Annoucements

May 9, 2023

This SD card image is an update for v2.8.1 software and contains the changes listed in the previous announcement.

If you have a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B+ in your Piper Computer Kit V4 and you are having issues, please do ONE of the following:

Option 1: Install the patch directly

Start your kit.
Exit to the desktop by clicking the "power" icon, then clicking "Exit to Desktop":

Go to https://bit.ly/3LFqh3G
If you don't have a keyboard, you can use the on-screen keyboard and your mouse.
Click this button to open the Patch Install Page

Option 2: Re-flash your SD Card

Re-flash your SD card with our new v2.8.2 software by following instructions in the Piper Software Guide.

Option 3: Request to Exchange your SD Card

Email us at hi@playpiper.com to request a new v2.8.2 SD card.
- Please include your order number and shipping address.
- Note: We ask that you ship back your v2.8.1 SD card.

Users with RPi 4 Model B+s using our v2.8.1 software reported several issues in PiperCode and one issue in Story Mode.

This patch, released as a shell script file that can be downloaded here includes the following fixes:

Fixes in PiperCode which allow inputs to be properly detected and processed to trigger actions. This corrects issues previously seen with Light Show, Siren, and Debug (PiperCode).
SPI pins (GPIO pins 24 and 26) previously incorrectly enabled are disabled to allow proper function. This corrects issues previously seen with Funky Fungi (StoryMode).
The Piper Self-repair tool has been removed to reduce risk of erroneously corrupting Piper software with download of incompatible packages.
- We now recommand that you reflash your SD card to the version appropriate for your kit you are experiencing any issues by following the instructions in the Piper Software Guide.
Relevant bookmarks have been added to the Chromium browser to simplify access to updates as needed.
Unmutes the audio driver on startup to help keep audio enabled.