Battery Buddy Desktop

⌘K
  2. Home
  4. Battery Buddy Desktop
  6. Release Notes

Release Notes

v3.1.0 – 07 September 2026

Major changes:

  • PCAN Support – Added support for PCAN communication.
  • 7.2 Firmware Support – Added backend support for 7.2 firmware.

Improvements:

  • Zone Temperature Display – Used Temperature_Max/Min from can_data for the zone min/max display.

Bug Fixes:

  • NOR Flash Extraction – Fixed a bug where NOR Flash data extraction was not showing the progress percentage.

v3.0.0 – 29 July 2026

Major changes:

  • Bluetooth support – Added support for BLE(Bluetooth) communication.
  • 7.1 firmware support – Added backend support for 7.1 firmware.
  • Time-Based Historical Data Extraction – Users can now extract historical NOR flash data for a specific time range.
  • Remaining Capacity & Avg. Temperature – Added these two indicators to the dashboard.

Improvements:

  • Removed unnecessary delay in the analytics graph rendering.

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed an issue where some device information wasn’t updating correctly.

v2.4.0 – 11 May 2026

Major changes

  • Multi-Protocol Communication Support – Added support for RS485 and UART communication in addition to existing CAN support, enabling more flexible connectivity options across different hardware setups.

Known Limitations

  • Firmware flashing is currently not supported over RS485.

v2.3.0 – 30 March 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue related to NOR flash time inconsistency to ensure accurate time handling.

Improvements

  • Added Battery ID display on the user interface for improved traceability and identification.
  • Implemented timezone synchronization across the application to ensure consistent and accurate time representation.

v2.2.0 – 06 March 2026

Major Changes

250 Baud Rate Flashing Support

  • Added support for 250 baud rate firmware flashing

Historical Data Time Synchronisation

  • Implemented a correction to the time synchronization for historical data records.

Bug Fixes

  • Corrected the firmware version display on the user interface, which was previously not shown.

v2.1.0 – 17 Feburary 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved an issue related to the cell balancing

v2.0.1 – 09 Feburary 2026

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved an issue where historical data extraction was not functioning correctly, ensuring accurate retrieval of past records.

Improvements

  • Boot logs are now automatically saved in a dedicated folder alongside other system logs, making access and troubleshooting easier.
  • Optimized the firmware flashing process by reducing boot command timing from 400 ms to 10 ms, resulting in significantly faster performance.

v2.0.0 – 23 December 2025

Major Changes

Improved Application Setup

  • Significantly reduced installation and update time, ensuring faster deployment and minimal user downtime.

Enhanced COM Port Handling

  • Improved UI behavior when a COM port is blocked, offering clearer guidance for users.

Preset Module Added

  • Introduced a new Preset Module to streamline configuration updates.
  • Users can now create or upload presets, enabling quicker, more consistent configuration management across devices.


v1.0.6 – 25 November 2025

Bug Fixes

  • Log Sheet:
    Resolved an issue that caused temperature values to mismatch in certain scenarios, ensuring accurate and reliable data logging.
  • Data Stability:
    Resolved an issue where readings would occasionally fluctuate due to BMS communication, ensuring smoother and more reliable live data.
  • UI Improvements:
    Addressed multiple minor UI bugs to enhance visual clarity, usability and overall user experience.

v1.0.5 – 3 November 2025

Major Changes

  • Config Module:
    Enhanced with a new status and review interface, improving the overall user experience and allowing users to easily track configuration progress and review details before applying changes.
  • Firmware Support:
    Added support for both firmware and configuration flashing, ensuring seamless compatibility with the latest hardware versions and simplifying the flashing workflow.

v1.0.4 – 7 August 2025

Major Changes

  • Terminal:
    Added Play/Pause feature for the terminal to improve usability and control during live monitoring sessions.
  • Table View Mode:
    Integrated a Table View mode along with the Graphical View, allowing users to view data in a structured tabular format for easier analysis.
  • FOTA Flashing:
    Integrated FOTA flashing support for V3.3 hardware, expanding compatibility and update capabilities.

Bug Fixes

  • Log Sheet:
    Added previously missing keys to ensure complete log data capture.
  • Improved data arrangement and alignment in the log sheet as per updated requirements.

v1.0.3 – 25 July 2025

Major Changes

  • Analytics Module Added:
    Introduced a new Analytics module that transforms logged data points into interactive graph and table views.
    This enhancement provides users with better insights and a more intuitive way to analyze performance data.

v1.0.2 – 02 July 2025

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved a PIN Security Bug

v1.0.1 – 01 July 2025

Major Changes

  • PIN Security Feature:
    Introduced a new PIN-based security system to prevent unauthorised firmware flashing or configuration changes.
    Only users with the correct PIN can now make sensitive modifications.

Minor Improvements

  • Firmware Flashing Restriction:
    Disabled firmware flashing from older CAN USB devices to ensure compatibility and maintain tool integrity with newer systems.

v1.0.0 – 26 June 2025

Major Changes

  • Initial Release of Battery Buddy Desktop Tool
    The first public release of the Battery Buddy desktop application with the following key capabilities:
    • Real-time CAN data decoding
    • Data extraction and logging
    • Firmware flashing via CAN
    • Realtime fault monitoring

How can we help?