# News and Announcements **URL:** https://forum.electromage.com/c/news-and-announcements/10.md [Latest](https://forum.electromage.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.electromage.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.electromage.com/tags.md) --- ## [Release V3.70 - bugfixes for sync groups and more](https://forum.electromage.com/t/release-v3-70-bugfixes-for-sync-groups-and-more/4746)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/release-v3-70-bugfixes-for-sync-groups-and-more/4746 "2026-09-04T16:48:58Z")
This is a bugfix release, chasing down a few hard to chase down bugs! Fix a bad bug that could brick a PB when in playlist mode and all of it’s patterns are deleted (not removed from the playlist). It’s possible but tr… --- ## [Release V3.67 - bugfixes](https://forum.electromage.com/t/release-v3-67-bugfixes/4598)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/release-v3-67-bugfixes/4598 "2025-11-28T23:57:50Z")
This is a quick bugfix release: Fixes WiFi power save setting. In the previous version it would start up regardless of the setting, though the LED was still dim. Fix issue editing playlist durations when the page was s… --- ## [V3.66 Release - Community Patterns & Pixelblaze integration & More LED types](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v3-66-release-community-patterns-pixelblaze-integration-more-led-types/3891)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v3-66-release-community-patterns-pixelblaze-integration-more-led-types/3891 "2025-11-12T01:43:10Z")
(NOTE: previously a beta release v3.60, this post has been updated for v3.66 :green\_circle:) To make it easier to discover, share, and use patterns, the pattern sharing library has had a complete overhaul. You can find … --- ## [Significant feature release: Sync multiple Pixelblazes](https://forum.electromage.com/t/significant-feature-release-sync-multiple-pixelblazes/2891)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/significant-feature-release-sync-multiple-pixelblazes/2891 "2025-11-09T00:55:13Z")
Hi everyone, We have an exciting release that will allow you to: Group Pixelblazes and control them all from one device’s web UI (launch patterns, run playlists, set global brightness) Send sensor board data (audio, f… --- ## [Lux Lavalier - now available in the shop!](https://forum.electromage.com/t/lux-lavalier-now-available-in-the-shop/2549)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/lux-lavalier-now-available-in-the-shop/2549 "2025-11-08T15:08:40Z")
Lux Lavalier is a beautiful wearable 40mm battery powered pendant with 64 HDR RGB LEDs surface mounted in a Fibonacci distribution and powered by a Pixelblaze V3 Pico. It’s a collaboration between Jason Coon (@JasonC… --- ## [Forum was spam attacked, locking down signups for now](https://forum.electromage.com/t/forum-was-spam-attacked-locking-down-signups-for-now/4543)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/forum-was-spam-attacked-locking-down-signups-for-now/4543 "2025-09-27T18:54:31Z")
Hi all, Overnight the forum was attacked with spam bots, got tons of spam posts and fishy new user signups. I’ve deleted every user that signed up overnight, including all the spam posts. I didn’t see anything that look… --- ## [Forum Email backlog](https://forum.electromage.com/t/forum-email-backlog/4096)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/forum-email-backlog/4096 "2025-05-07T17:01:30Z")
Hi everyone, Looks like my email sending provider has changed some things, and emails hadn’t been going out. I think I have it sorted, and you may see a bunch of digest emails, etc. as it catches up. Sorry about that! --- ## [V2.29 Release - Pattern compatibility with V3.24 and more](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v2-29-release-pattern-compatibility-with-v3-24-and-more/2519)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v2-29-release-pattern-compatibility-with-v3-24-and-more/2519 "2024-09-10T15:32:33Z")
Hello! This brings most of the features added in V3.24 like the new UI controls, and 2D/3D previews up to 256 pixels. Added live 2d and 3d previews. A new preview pane is visible on the Editor tab. Preview pixels up t… --- ## [New Pixelblaze cases](https://forum.electromage.com/t/new-pixelblaze-cases/3510)
**Author:** [@jeff](https://forum.electromage.com/u/jeff)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/new-pixelblaze-cases/3510 "2024-04-29T21:02:43Z")
Hey everyone! We have four new slim case configurations available in the shop. Here’s an overview: They use a new sliding friction-fit lid - securing it with a screw is optional. The flexible “Any conne… --- ## [2D Pixel coordinate mapping tool for images](https://forum.electromage.com/t/2d-pixel-coordinate-mapping-tool-for-images/714)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/2d-pixel-coordinate-mapping-tool-for-images/714 "2023-12-27T23:07:14Z")
Here is a quick and dirty pixel mapping tool. You can upload a photo, click to mark a coordinate on the image, press z (not control-z) to remove the last coordinate. It puts the coordinates into a text area for copyi… --- ## [Release: V3.47 New HDR LED Drivers, faster WS2812, and editor improvements](https://forum.electromage.com/t/release-v3-47-new-hdr-led-drivers-faster-ws2812-and-editor-improvements/3045)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/release-v3-47-new-hdr-led-drivers-faster-ws2812-and-editor-improvements/3045 "2023-12-21T15:17:42Z")
Hello! Total rewrite of all LED drivers. Many see a speed improvement, and previews no longer dim based on brightness settings - only pattern values. Much faster WS2812 drivers for Pixelblaze. Now supports full HDR 48-… --- ## [Official case available for sale](https://forum.electromage.com/t/official-case-available-for-sale/3271)
**Author:** [@jeff](https://forum.electromage.com/u/jeff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/official-case-available-for-sale/3271 "2023-11-08T19:55:55Z")
It’s ready! Our first case is available for sale. We sell this as a complete kit but you can print or remix the case yourself. Model files are up at: New variants for other configurations are coming soon. Thanks for… --- ## [Black Friday Sale: Screaming deal on Pro Expanders](https://forum.electromage.com/t/black-friday-sale-screaming-deal-on-pro-expanders/3293)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/black-friday-sale-screaming-deal-on-pro-expanders/3293 "2023-11-24T03:35:37Z")
Starting Friday 11/24 and running through Monday 11/27, Pro expanders are 33% off! --- ## [Free PB cases / enclosures for first 5 beta testers](https://forum.electromage.com/t/free-pb-cases-enclosures-for-first-5-beta-testers/3215)
**Author:** [@jeff](https://forum.electromage.com/u/jeff)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/free-pb-cases-enclosures-for-first-5-beta-testers/3215 "2023-11-02T00:07:06Z")
We’ve been working on a line of official compact plastic enclosures for Pixelblaze. While the design will undoubtedly evolve, we have our first variant ready for some feedback. The first variant can hold a Pixelblaze an… --- ## [Preview release: Burning man 2023 Edition](https://forum.electromage.com/t/preview-release-burning-man-2023-edition/3122)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/preview-release-burning-man-2023-edition/3122 "2023-08-18T19:19:53Z")
This is a preview/beta build intended to make your life a little easier at the burn. I’ve added a fallback mode in the event the leader is offline and you press a button on a follower. It will now fall back to whatever … --- ## [Free priority shipping this week!](https://forum.electromage.com/t/free-priority-shipping-this-week/3114)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/free-priority-shipping-this-week/3114 "2023-08-17T16:42:20Z")
In prep for that thing in the desert, burning man, to help out any last minute procrastinators I’ve added a coupon code BMAN23 to the shop that should give you free shipping, which I’ll send out Priority USPS. Just pick … --- ## [Our first-ever user experience survey](https://forum.electromage.com/t/our-first-ever-user-experience-survey/3034)
**Author:** [@jeff](https://forum.electromage.com/u/jeff)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/our-first-ever-user-experience-survey/3034 "2023-08-04T23:13:06Z")
Hi everyone! If you’re subscribed to our email list, you should have received an invitation to take a 12-question / 8-minute survey (if you’re not subscribed and want to receive infrequent newsletters, subscribe here). … --- ## [Beautiful Pixelblaze Display Box Kit](https://forum.electromage.com/t/beautiful-pixelblaze-display-box-kit/2810)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/beautiful-pixelblaze-display-box-kit/2810 "2023-02-21T00:23:17Z")
There’s a new Pixelblaze kit in the shop, the Beautiful box! Gorgeously diffuse. Smooth gradients roll and morph across the special black acrylic screen. Perfect as a desk toy, or perched on a shelf. This kit is easy t… --- ## [V3.30 Release - palettes, Perlin noise, and much more!](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v3-30-release-palettes-perlin-noise-and-much-more/2562)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v3-30-release-palettes-perlin-noise-and-much-more/2562 "2022-10-28T20:15:45Z")
A big update, many features! This release adds gradient palettes, noise, and some transition utility functions. Gradient palettes. Define an array with RGB color stops at specified locations and apply it with setPalette… --- ## [New XL V3 Standard Storage Size](https://forum.electromage.com/t/new-xl-v3-standard-storage-size/2510)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/new-xl-v3-standard-storage-size/2510 "2022-10-14T13:29:11Z")
Hello magicians, wizards, and pixel enchanters! I’ve added a new XL storage version of V3 Standard. This version more than doubles the available storage for patterns from about 1.4MB to 3MB. Internally, it has a 16MB f… --- ## [V3.25 Release - small fixes](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v3-25-release-small-fixes/2518)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v3-25-release-small-fixes/2518 "2022-09-20T21:34:28Z")
This is a minor bugfix patch. Faster pattern switching for the shuffle sequencer. Fixed an issue that might cause the spinning cube screen to stick around when it should go away. v3.25.pb32.stfu (1.4 MB) v3.25.pico32… --- ## [V3.24 Release - 2D/3D previews, more controls, backup + restore tool, low power options, and more!](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v3-24-release-2d-3d-previews-more-controls-backup-restore-tool-low-power-options-and-more/2071)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v3-24-release-2d-3d-previews-more-controls-backup-restore-tool-low-power-options-and-more/2071 "2022-05-30T15:28:14Z")
This is a big one! Compared to V3.20, here’s what’s changed: Features Added live 2d and 3d previews. A new preview pane is visible on the Editor tab. Preview pixels up to 1000, up from 100. If you have more it s… --- ## [Mini buck DC-DC 12V to 5V converter for Pixelblaze](https://forum.electromage.com/t/mini-buck-dc-dc-12v-to-5v-converter-for-pixelblaze/2073)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/mini-buck-dc-dc-12v-to-5v-converter-for-pixelblaze/2073 "2022-03-22T01:17:14Z")
New part in the stores! This DC-DC converter efficiently converts 12V to 5V to power Pixelblaze and add-on boards. Up to 18V input (19V absolute max) 5V output @ 600mA, plenty for Pixelblaze and add-on boards 80-90% c… --- ## [V2.25 - fix for iOS brightness slider](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v2-25-fix-for-ios-brightness-slider/859)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v2-25-fix-for-ios-brightness-slider/859 "2020-12-29T17:53:48Z")
This is a quick browser compatibility fix for a bug introduced in 2.24. On iOS Safari, the brightness slider didn’t work as reported here. --- ## [V2.27 Release - Language & API compatibility with V3.18](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v2-27-release-language-api-compatibility-with-v3-18/1410)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v2-27-release-language-api-compatibility-with-v3-18/1410 "2021-07-22T18:08:48Z")
Hello! This release for V2 brings over several features from V3 including the new math, array, and coordinate transformation APIs. The language support is now on par with V3.18, including various minor fixes. There are… --- ## [ElectroMage shop, 10% discounts through Monday](https://forum.electromage.com/t/electromage-shop-10-discounts-through-monday/1772)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/electromage-shop-10-discounts-through-monday/1772 "2021-11-29T23:13:51Z")
Hello! I’ve opened up a new shop! Check it out, let me know what you think! It’s still a bit new and I have a few more items to add, and soon I will be adding a few exclusive items. Also, it’s the Black Friday - Cyb… --- ## [Pro Output Expander V3](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pro-output-expander-v3/1678)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pro-output-expander-v3/1678 "2021-11-26T18:45:05Z")
The 3rd version of the Pro Output Expander design has been improved with fuse protection and the same improved MCU as the non-pro expander. The Pixelblaze Pro Output Expander, drives up to 8 independent sets of addre… --- ## [V2.28 Release - Language & API compatibility with V3.20](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v2-28-release-language-api-compatibility-with-v3-20/1671)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v2-28-release-language-api-compatibility-with-v3-20/1671 "2021-10-22T23:06:42Z")
Hello! This release for V2 brings over several features from V3 including array literal support. The language support is now on par with V3.20. There are a number of other small enhancements that have been brought over… --- ## [V3.20 Release - Array literals, bugfixes, and more](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v3-20-release-array-literals-bugfixes-and-more/1640)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v3-20-release-array-literals-bugfixes-and-more/1640 "2021-10-18T15:31:51Z")
Hello! Here’s what’s new: Array literals! This will be very handy for initial setup and data sets for sure. No GC, so it’s still important to re-use arrays. The new methods, arrayReplace and arrayReplaceAt can be used… --- ## [RGBW and HDR 8X8 Matrix options!](https://forum.electromage.com/t/rgbw-and-hdr-8x8-matrix-options/1461)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/rgbw-and-hdr-8x8-matrix-options/1461 "2021-08-11T19:31:21Z")
Adding to the popular 8X8 RGB Matrix using SK6812 LEDs come two more LED types to the ElectroMage store: RGBW using SK6812 and the same PCB design, and an HDR option using SK9822 with clock+data on a slightly larger pane… [Next page](https://forum.electromage.com/c/news-and-announcements/10.md?page=1)