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Firmware Releases

This page is the historical record of firmware releases for BlackPaw Control System devices.

Firmware Releases cover updates delivered to physical ESP-based devices. Each release note makes it clear which device or devices the firmware applies to and whether it is intended for Nomad, Helm, or both.

If you are looking for updates for the Home Assistant side of the BlackPaw Control System, see System Releases.

How to use this page​

Use this page to:

  • find the latest firmware release for a device
  • see whether a release applies to Nomad, Helm, or both
  • distinguish between Stable, Beta, and Edge releases
  • follow links to detailed release notes

Release tracks​

Firmware Releases are published on one of three release tracks:

Stable​

Stable releases are recommended for most users and are intended for normal day-to-day use.

Beta​

Beta releases provide earlier access to upcoming changes, but may still contain issues or incomplete work.

Edge​

Edge releases provide the newest changes first and are intended for testing and development use.

For more guidance, see Release Streams.

Latest releases​

Stable​

  • No stable firmware releases listed yet.

Beta​

  • No beta firmware releases listed yet.

Edge​

  • No edge firmware releases listed yet.

Release history​

2026​

Stable​

  • No stable firmware releases recorded yet.

Beta​

  • No beta firmware releases recorded yet.

Edge​

  • No edge firmware releases recorded yet.

Reading release notes​

Each release note should clearly state:

  • which device or devices it affects
  • whether it applies to Nomad, Helm, or both
  • which release track it belongs to
  • whether any action is required
  • any important upgrade or compatibility notes

A typical firmware release note may include:

  • summary
  • highlights
  • included changes
  • breaking changes
  • upgrade notes
  • compatibility notes
  • known issues
  • rollback or recovery guidance where relevant

BlackPaw Firmware License​

You may download and use this firmware for your own personal or internal use on supported hardware. You may not copy, redistribute, sublicense, sell, or publish the firmware. You may not modify or create derivative works from the firmware except where law does not allow this restriction. Provided as-is, without warranty.