ReConf v1.1.0: Firmware Version Display and Update Notifications

Overview

The keyboard configurator “ReConf” has been updated to v1.1.0. The main additions in this release are firmware version display for the connected keyboard and update notifications when a newer version is available. The changelogs for both ReConf itself and the firmware are now also viewable directly within the app.

New Features

Version Display

The sidebar now shows two lines of version information in the bottom-left corner:

  • ReConf vX.Y.Z — The version of the configurator (app) you are using
  • Firmware vX.Y — The version of the firmware flashed to the connected keyboard

Previously, only the keyboard-side version was visible, and it was displayed under the name “ReConf,” which was confusing. The two are now clearly distinguished.

Update Notifications

If the firmware on the connected keyboard is older than the latest version, you will be notified in the following ways:

  • A toast notification pops up when the keyboard is connected
  • An update dot appears next to the version display in the sidebar
  • An “Update available” badge is shown on the Settings screen

No notifications are shown if you are already on the latest version. The design principle is to draw attention only when an update is needed, so it does not interfere with normal operation.

Changelog

Clicking the version display in the sidebar opens a popup showing the changelogs for both ReConf and the firmware. You can review what changed in each version without leaving the app.

Understanding Version Numbers

  • ReConf (app) — Uses semantic versioning: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH. The minor version is incremented for backward-compatible feature additions (this release: 1.0.0 → 1.1.0).
  • Firmware — Managed as a 16-bit value and displayed as vMAJOR.MINOR.

Demo

You can explore the UI in demo mode even without a keyboard on hand.