Release Notes for Gecko OS Edition 4
To install the latest version of Gecko OS on your device, use the DFU Update Command or Gecko OS Studio (GSS) .
Gecko OS 4.0.18 (April, 2019)
This is a patch release of Gecko OS.
This release fixes several minor issues and provides performance improvements. There are no changes to commands or variables.
The SDK MQTT example,
cloud/mqtt_demo
, has been updated. See
Gecko OS Studio
for access to SDK examples.
Known Issues
Last Updated : April, 2019
| Topic | Description | Solution or Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| Peripherals | GOS currently permits configuration of more than one function associated with a peripheral, such as enabling the UART log bus together with bulk serial flash. When configured like this, the peripheral will not function correctly. | Take care not to configure multiple functions for a single peripheral. |
Gecko OS 4.0.17 (March, 2019)
This is a patch release of Gecko OS.
This release adds improvements to power saving features. There are no changes to commands or variables.
Known Issues
Last Updated : March, 2019
| Topic | Description | Solution or Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| Peripherals | GOS currently permits configuration of more than one function associated with a peripheral, such as enabling the UART log bus together with bulk serial flash. When configured like this, the peripheral will not function correctly. | Take care not to configure multiple functions for a single peripheral. |
Gecko OS 4.0.16 (GA Release - Feb 28, 2019)
This is the first public release of Gecko OS. Changes described below are updates from previous beta releases.
A further Gecko OS release in April 2019 updates the SDK MQTT example
cloud/mqtt-demo
. To obtain this update, use
GSS
and choose the most recent Gecko OS release in the
Software
drop down list, in the
New Project
page or
Clone Example
page. The release should have a version number later than
Gecko_OS-4.0.16-1298
.
Known Issues
Last Updated : February 28, 2019
| Topic | Description | Solution or Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| Peripherals | GOS permits configuration of more than one function associated with a peripheral, such as a USART. However the peripheral does not function correctly when this is done. | Take care not to configure multiple functions for a single peripheral. |
Changelog
Last Updated : February 28, 2019
This is the official GA release for Gecko OS Edition 4, version 4.0. The following changes were made in addition to earlier beta releases.
Variables Added
| Change | Description |
|---|---|
| dms.product_id | Read the DMS Product ID |
Variables Renamed
| Change | Description |
|---|---|
| system.factory_reset.gpio |
Set factory reset GPIO. Renamed from
system.factory_reset.aux_gpio
|
| system.factory_reset.level |
Set level for factory reset GPIO. Renamed from
system.factory_reset.aux_level
|
NOTE: Beta releases are included in the release notes to provide continuity for customers that were involved in the Gecko OS Beta program.
Gecko OS 4.0.7 (Beta 2 Release - Jan 21, 2019)
Known Issues
Last Updated : January 21, 2019
| Topic | Description | Solution or Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| mDNS | The mdns_discover command is not included in this release. The mdns.* variables are included. |
Changelog
Last Updated : January 21, 2019
This release contains a number of fixes and improvements.
The
setup
command has been replaced by a group of setup commands:
Commands Added
| Change | Description |
|---|---|
| setup_cmd | Executes a specified setup script |
| setup_web | Invokes web setup mode |
| setup_device | Setup device for development |
Commands Removed
| Change | Description |
|---|---|
setup
|
Replaced with setup_cmd , setup_web |
Variables Added
| Change | Description |
|---|---|
| ethernet.link_local.enabled | Enable Ethernet link local IP |
Gecko OS 4.0.7 (Beta 1 Release - Dec 5, 2018)
Known Issues
Last Updated : December 5, 2018
| Topic | Description | Solution or Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| mDNS | Network discovery and mdns are not supported in the alpha release. The mdns_discover is not included in this release. The mdns.* variables are included but have no effect. | Use the IPv4 address in place of an mdns name. |
| Peripherals | GOS permits configuration of more than one function associated with a peripheral, such as a USART. However the peripheral does not function correctly when this is done. | Take care not to configure multiple functions for a single peripheral. |
Changelog
Last Updated : December 5, 2018
This beta release contains a number of fixes and improvements.
Obtaining link local IP addresses is supported for WLAN and Ethernet. See ethernet.link_local.* and wlan.link_local.* variables below.
The bulk flash SPI port can be set. See system.bflash.port .
Options are available to print responses in base64 format or msgpack format for:
Commands Added
| Change | Description |
|---|---|
| dms_activate | Options added: update, generate request only in base64 or msgpack format |
| dfu_query | Default response format is base64. Optionally print response in msgpack format |
| dfu_request | Default response format is base64. Optionally print response in msgpack format |
| dfu_response | Default response format is base64. Optionally print response in msgpack format |
Variables Added
| Change | Description |
|---|---|
| ethernet.link_local.enabled | Enable Ethernet link local IP |
| ethernet.link_local.timeout | Set timeout for obtaining Ethernet link local IP address |
| system.bflash.port | Set SPI port for bulk flash. |
| wlan.link_local.enabled | Enable WLAN link local IP |
| wlan.link_local.timeout | Set timeout for obtaining WLAN link local IP address |