OpenFIRE ESP32 v6.2-beta2: The true wireless, zero-lag firmware is now 100% Feature Complete. Call for testers!
Hi everyone. I am developing the advanced ESP32-S3 port of the OpenFIRE firmware. The primary goal of this project is to cut the cord completely, providing a native wireless lightgun experience via ESP-NOW while maintaining the exact real-time responsiveness of a direct USB connection.
I have just released **v6.2-beta2**, and the code is now 100% feature-complete across the entire ecosystem (Lightgun, Dongle, and wireless Pedal).
**What to expect in this release:**
* **Refined IR Tracking:** We integrated deep anti-jitter techniques and better rotation handling. You will notice much smoother cursor behavior and rock-solid precision, even near the edges of the screen.
* **True Wireless Freedom:** Highly optimized ESP-NOW protocol for zero-lag communication.
**Call for Testing:**
Before labeling this as our final Stable release, I need your help to stress-test it in real-world scenarios. While the protocol is optimized, ESP-NOW operates on the 2.4GHz band. I want to gather feedback on how the system behaves in real homes, especially in environments with heavy Wi-Fi interference.
You can find all the technical details, installation instructions, and download links in the official GitHub Issue here:
https://github.com/alessandro-satanassi/OpenFIRE-Firmware-ESP32/issues/13
**Hardware Project:**
If you want to build a fully battery-powered wireless lightgun utilizing this firmware, you will also find the link to the **PICON-AS** open-source hardware project inside the release notes.
Thanks for your help, looking forward to your feedback on GitHub!