[NOVA II 2x1] Firmware Update V1.3
This update improves lighting effects, DMX behavior, wireless control, and overall system stability.
Released 1-13-2026
Download Version 1.3.0 here
This update must be performed with a USB drive. The update over Sidus Link and Sidus Link Pro will be coming soon.
Improvements
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Improved NFC performance for faster and more reliable pairing and configuration.
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Updated fan control logic to better match revised cooling requirements and operating conditions.
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Improved Lead / Follow mode behavior for more reliable synchronization between fixtures.
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Improved performance and stability of built-in lighting FX.
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Improved Bluetooth control stability for more reliable app-based control.
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Improved synchronization accuracy for lighting effects running across multiple fixtures.
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Improved error code messages for clearer fault identification.
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Improved overheating behavior and related warning messaging.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Light Engine orientation so Light Engine 1 is on the gaffer’s left and Light Engine 2 is on the gaffer’s right when facing the front of the fixture.
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Fixed an issue where DMX 16-bit control could behave abnormally at very low brightness levels.
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Fixed an issue where the fixture could incorrectly allow a DMX address of 0.
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Fixed control channel issues in specific DMX profiles, including Strobe and Control channels in Profiles 53, 54, 81–90, and 181–190.
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Fixed CRMX behavior so CRMX is now enabled by default after a factory reset.
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Fixed Factory Reset behavior where selecting Reset Sidus BT did not turn Sidus BT on.
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Fixed Tint not being honored when Strobe is enabled on DMX profiles with Control Channels.
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Fixed Control Channels not responding on certain DMX profiles where only Fan Control worked.
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Fixed steppy and slow RGB color chase behavior on xy profiles over CRMX and DMX.
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Fixed steppy output during intensity ramps with color fades over CRMX and DMX.
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Fixed performance degradation when running Intensity Ramp and RGB Color Chase effects simultaneously.
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Fixed DMX Source Profiles producing inaccurate source colors and unstable xy adjustments.
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Fixed Control Channel Strobe behavior not performing to specification.
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Fixed strobe pausing when other DMX parameters are adjusted.
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Fixed DMX Fan Control being unresponsive across Control Channel profiles.
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Fixed UI menus not live-updating when Control Channel commands change settings.
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Fixed Output Mode menu issues where Control Channel commands did not live update and could cause incorrect option highlighting.
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Fixed Control Channel commands being unresponsive on VRGB profiles.
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Fixed FX Profiles where the FX selection parameter always triggered the Club Lights effect.
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Fixed Control Channel commands being unresponsive on LE FX and LE Control profiles, including Strobe, Control Channel actions, and Fan Control.