Ruby
If you are installing Ruby for the first time on a piece of hardware (controller and/or vehicles/air units), follow the full install instructions below.
If you are updating an existing Ruby system, follow the update procedure below as it's simpler and faster. You just need a USB memory stick.
Note: If you use an OpenIPC camera or OpenIPC AIO unit for the air side, and you are installing Ruby for the first time on it, see the specific downloads and full install instructions here for a first full install on OpenIPC hardware: Setup OpenIPC Hardware.
If you are updating an existing Ruby instalation on OpenIPC camera or OpenIPC AIO unit, just follow the update procedure below.
If one of the following conditions below is true, Ruby will assume that it's running on a vehicle/relay and will automatically configure everything accordingly. Otherways it will assume it's running on a controller.
Note: If you use an OpenIPC camera or OpenIPC AIO unit for the air side, see the downloads and setup instructions here: Setup OpenIPC Hardware
What's new:
* Redesigned video protocols, video radio protocols, adaptive video algorithms, retransmissions algorithms;
* Improved end-to-end video latency for all hardware platforms (Pi, Radxa, OpenIPC hardware, Pi cameras, Veye cameras);
* Updated OTA (over the air) vehicles remote update procedure; fix edge cases;
* Improve search speed (faster search);
* Fix bug: random telemetry lost message and MSP OSD refresh rate & speed;
* Fix bug: some RTL8812EU cards not detected on Radxa;
* Added option to delete all models on controller;
* Fix bug on SBUS input on controller;
* Added user customizable GPIO mappings (for controller buttons);
What's new:
* Added support for MSP OSD (also you can change color of MSP and size);
* Added option to disable post flight stats;
* Minor OSD UI fixes;
* Added option to choose OpenIPC air unit type;
* Bug fixes;
What's new:
* Added support for video streaming at 2k, 3k and 4k resolutions;
* Added more developer settings;
* Performance improvements for Radxa hardware;
* Fix saving of H265 videos to USB sticks;
* Fix playback of H265 recordings;
What's new:
* Added support for H265 (Radxa and OpenIPC hardware only);
* Added support for RTL8812EU radio cards (Radxa and OpenIPC hardware only);
* Bug fixes
What's new:
* Added support for Radxa Zero 3W/3E boards;
* Added option to start/stop video recording using the menu (when no QuickActions buttons or USB keyboard are present);
* Adjusted adaptive video algorithm and parameters;
* Added more developer/power users graphs and stats info;
* Bug fixes
What's new:
* Add OTA (Over the Air) update for OpenIPC hardware;
* Fix adaptive video on OpenIPC hardware;
* Fix camera flip on OpenIPC hardware;
Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.4.zip
Alternative download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Add second hardware UART to Sigmastar OpenIPC camera;
* Add temperature reading for OpenIPC hardware;
* Add shutterspeed for OpenIPC hardware;
* Performance improvments for OpenIPC hardware;
* Update default params for OpenIPC hardware;
* Fix bugs for OpenIPC hardware;
* Added 60 FPS support for Veye cameras;
* Minor UI fixes;
What's new:
* Added native full support for OpenIPC hardware (Read here about OpenIPC hardware and it's advantages);
* Show an indicator in the OSD video mode indicator when video link is set as one way video link only;
* Added option to disable all logs on vehicles;
* Reorganized video menu for easy of use and allow for fixed one way or adaptive video link;
* Added option to disable (all) uplink(s), making the system a one way radio link(s) system (downlink only);
* Display in the Tx Power Menu the output power when using a Tx booster too;
* Added option to set a vehicle as always armed (when using vehicles without a flight controller for example);
* Added option to quicky change AGC (camera sensor Automatic Gain Controll) for Veye cameras, using the rotary encoder;
* Fix setup of relay switching using a QA button;
* Minor updates to the video stream protocols;
* Minor bug fixes and improvements;
What's new:
* Added support for ELRS radio modules;
* Updated video retransmissions algorithm;
* Updated video error correction algorithm;
* Updated HP video profile;
* Added OSD option to render only 3rd party plugins;
* Bug fix: OSD elements are not turned off if an OSD screen is turned off;
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added message when wrong OpneIPC key is detected;
* Aadded option to copy openipc key from memory stick;
* Added favorites option for vehicles, switch between favorites quick action;
* Added option to do update from /boot folder too if an update is present;
* Added option to discard duplicate FC messages;
* Set led blink to fast while software upload;
* Fix SBUS input bug;
* Fix bug: Enabling/disabling RC link does not change on the fly;
* Fix Bug: Switch camera profile Quick Action is not working;
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added support for OpenIPC cameras;
* Minor UI fixes;
* Add numeric keypad mappings for menu navigation;
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added option to set maximum auto keyframe interval;
* Added device id into camera name for Veye cameras;
* Added option to ignore Tx spikes (in video menu);
* Added support and power levels for AWUS036ACS 5.8 Ghz radio card;
* Auto decrease video bitrate if CPU load is too high;
* Added option to switch radio links if a vehicle has multiple radio links;
* Added support for plug and play keyboards, a keyboard can be used now for menu and interface navigation;
* Updated radio configuration menu;
* Updated statistics OSD panels;
* Changed 5.8 Ghz band default frequency to 5825Mhz
* Added option to enable video HDMI output on vehicle Pi;
* Tweaked adaptive video parameters;
* Tweaked H264 auto-quantization parameters;
* Fix bugs in 433/915Mhz radio links;
* Fix bugs on connections with multiple radio links;
* Fix OTA update bug;
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Updated logic for autodetection of hardware buttons;
* Add option to enable SSH access on controller;
* Changed default frequency for 433 Mhz band to 443 Mhz;
* Add support for relay nodes with no camera;
* Update video decoding, adaptive video, auto keyframe algorithms;
* Updated OSD elements and messages to better reflect the relaying state;
* Bug fix: fix slow rendering of menus;
* Fix some bugs on OSD rendering;
Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.6.zip
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Simplify relay menu and procedure;
* Add autodetection of GPIO pins for buttons: detects if they are connected to 3.3v or ground;
* Added a new OSD stats window: Packets history monitor and radio interfaces Rx history;
* Added a new Quick Action for buttons: Freeze OSD;
* Added a new option to set a custom radio modulation scheme for a particular video profile;
* Update adaptive radio modulation schemes algorithm;
* Optimize IPC mechanisms;
* Fix relaying bugs;
Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.5.zip
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added GPIO to force controller mode (GPIO 26);
* Added warning if 433/868/915Mhz radios are not on latest firmware;
* Added OSD telemetry stats window;
* Show warnings and alarms from all active vehicles (when relaying) instead of just active vehicle;
* Bug fix: pairing with vehicles having old versions of Ruby;
* Bug fix: detection of veye cameras on Pi zero 2 or Pi boards with different I2C bus numbering;
Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.4.zip
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added support for 433/868/915Mhz bands radio modules;
* Added support for RTL8814AU card and TPLink Archer T2U Plus;
* Added menu option to factory reset a vehicle;
* Show user a warning when camera was forced to a different type than autodetected one;
* Added hue parameter control for Veye 307 cameras;
* Added support for newer revisions of Veye 307 cameras;
* Update autodetection of hardware components at boot time;
* Update logic for auto asigning radio interfaces to radio links (when a vehicle has multiple radio links);
* Update vehicles menu to be able to select or delete vehicles more convenient;
* Last valid log file is copied to the public SD card partition at each boot;
* Show wind (if enabled) in OSD for drones too;
* Added alarm for motor failure (user customisable current draw threshold);
* Fix user selected measuring OSD units for OSD plugins;
* Fix Menu button long press action timings for Raspberry 4;
* Minor UI fixes and updates;
Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.4.zip
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added relay functionality. Now you can relay a vehicle to your controller using another vehicle.
* Added day/night option for Veye cameras;
* Minor updates to adaptive video logic;
* Minor OSD updates for wind indicator;
* Fix bug on auxiliary data link serial port selection;
Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.2.zip
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Updated logic for serial ports;
* Updated adaptive video logic;
* Allow downgrade (both controller and vehicles). Some parameters can be reseted on a downgrade;
* Added imperial units for temperatures;
* Added wind speed and direction (for planes vehicle type);
* Added temperature OSD element (from flight controller);
* Added OSD grid overlay options;
* Bug fix: telemetry not working on controller serial output;
Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.1.zip
Raspberry Pico addon: ruby_pico_extender_6.8.uf2
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Improved video quality;
* Updated adaptive video and adaptive radio link algorithms;
* Fixed bug on searching and pairing;
Full image for all Pi versions (except Pi Zero2): ruby_image_6.9.zip
Full image for Pi Zero 2: ruby_image_zero2_6.9.zip
Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_6.9.zip
Raspberry Pico addon: ruby_pico_extender_6.8.uf2
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* OSD, Stats and UI Updates;
* Changed algorithm for adaptive video;
* Updated radio link protocols;
* Added option to download vehicle logs;
* Updated H264 encoding logic;
* Added autodetection of radio interfaces types and manufacturers;
* Added HDMI output resolution: 1920x1200, 60/75hz
* Added an OSD plugin for heading;
* Added SDK for core plugins development (i.e. for custom data streams, custom video streams, gimbals controll, etc);
* Unified radio links and radio interfaces parameters under a single menu;
* Fix bug for IMX307 cameras;
Download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added option to force telemetry to always be sent on lowest radio datarate, no matter the adaptive radio and video link flags; This is for pushing the longest range;
* Added SDK for hardware plugins;
* Updated SDK for OSD plugins in order for them to be able to receive full MAVLink/LTM telemetry packets if needed;
* Added WDR mode setting DOL for Veye Cameras;
* Added 1600x1200, 60hz HDMI resolution option for controller video output;
* Added support for multiple GPS units;
* Added RX history graph for vehicle radio interfaces too;
* Added option to disable each individual alarm;
* Updated radio links logic; Adjusted adaptive video link params;
* Updated OTA update procedure;
* Updated Ruby commands sent to vehicle logic resulting in faster responses from vehicle;
* Redesigned radio links OSD elements and stats;
* Minor UI updates and fixes;
* Bug fix: Absolute altitude could not be displayed on OSD;
Download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Added option to set a radio card as internal/external;
* Update processes monitor;
* Added one more larger menu font size;
* Added option to set speeds measure units to feets, meters, miles or kilometers (/h);
* Updated adaptive video link logic;
* Added option for calibrating controller HDMI display;
* Changed alive led flashing mode: on controller: it flashes every 3 seconds, on vehicle it flashes every second;
* Bug fix: reboot command takes too long to execute;
Download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Added new OSD analog gauges for speed, altitude and AHI;
* Updated threshold for video transmission time overload;
* Add options in OSD to show background only on texts elements;
* Added one extra large OSD font size;
* Fix bug in Video menu for Veye Cameras;
* Bug fixes
Download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Updated logic for adaptive video link, retransmissions and vehicles with multiple radio links;
* OSD: Added summary video decoding statistics option;
* OSD updates;
* Video bitrate will now automatically be reduced (temporarily) when there are interferences or TX overloads;
* Added option to automatically sync all the data on the controller on a USB memory stick. After a factory reset or re-flash of the image, Ruby will ask the user to restore settings if he/she wishes so;
* Changed default H264 parameters;
* Added option to reset all developer settings (if modified);
* Added support for newer Raspberry Pi 4 board revisions;
* Bug fix: some 5.8 Ghz radio cards where incorrectly always set to 40Mhz channel bandwidth, resulting in reduced range;
* Bug fixes;
Download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Updated support for Veye cameras;
* Add WDR parameter for Veye IMX327 camera;
* Add support for live realtime change of video bitrate for Veye cameras;
* Updated logic for adaptive video link;
Full image for all Pi versions (except Pi Zero2): ruby_image_6.0.zip
Full image for Pi Zero 2: ruby_image_zero2_6.0.zip
Raspberry Pico addon: ruby_pico_extender_5.5.uf2
Alternative download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Added option to customize controller radio data rates for uplink for each individual card;
* Add support for video retransmissions on multiple video streams;
* Compute uplink quality for each individual radio link;
* Reorganize links statistics and radio card statistics;
* Redesign OSD elements for radio links info and radio interfaces info;
* Show in OSD the current TX card for each individual radio link;
* Show in radio interfaces menus and in OSD which radio card is assigned to which radio link;
* Added the ability to execute custom commands for USB updates and OTA updates;
* Added option to change the resolution of statistics graphs;
* Added more vehicle alarms over radio;
* Ignore frequency hopping while controller is in search mode;
* Show confirmation message when changing the OSD screen using a QA button;
* When applying unsupported radio settings to a radio link, revert them is they are not working;
* Added option to set radio cards models;
* Added more radio control flags: SGI, LDPC, 40/20 Mhz bandwidth;
* Radio control flags are confirmed as working or not by both ends of a radio link;
* Added version check a and capabilities query for external Pico board;
* Added options for even larger OSD font sizes;
* Added one more video resolution for the camera: 1024 x 576p;
* Made OSD font size and transparency configurable per OSD screen and per vehicle, not global;
* When new radio interfaces are detected on controller, show info popup about setting the card as Tx/Rx only if a booter/LNA is connected to it;
* Handle broken I2C buses (bad I2C hardware);
* Vehicle tells the controller when link is lost/recovered;
* Updated video profiles and video parameters;
* Added radio support for multiple video streams capability;
* Updated radio protocols;
* Check vehicles names for invalid characters;
* Fix bug: Timer and total battery mAh where not reset after vehicle hard restart;
* Fix bug: Air speed is zero on OSD (if enabled);
* Fix bug: Camera type and name do not show correctly on controller;
* Fix bug: Ruby UI might restart after video processing to a USB memory stick;
* Fix bug: Video recording and copy to USB stick does not work if vehicle name contains spaces;
Full image for all Pi versions (except Pi Zero2): ruby_image_5.5.zip
Full image for Pi Zero 2: ruby_image_zero2_5.5.zip
Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_5.5.zip
Raspberry Pico addon: ruby_pico_extender_5.5.uf2
Alternative download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Updated video recordings naming convention;
* Minor OSD updates: Signal bars order when vertical; radio card names overlap; show exponential curves for RC channels; OSD HID sticks show RC external link too;
* Add 800x480 video resolution for vehicle camerae, to match some DSI displays;
* Updated logic for RC link and external RC link automatic handover;
* Updated rotary encoder logic;
* Bug fix: Rotary encoder was not used when calibrating joystick if it was set up to be used for menu navigation;
* Bug fix: Total mAh and flight time was not reset after a flight/power off;
* Bug fix: OTA update did not work when multiple radio links where active;
* Bug fix: Parse all variants of MAVLink RSSI indicators messages;
Older versions can be found here: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
If you are updating an existing Ruby system, follow the update procedure below as it's simpler and faster. You just need a USB memory stick.
Note: If you use an OpenIPC camera or OpenIPC AIO unit for the air side, and you are installing Ruby for the first time on it, see the specific downloads and full install instructions here for a first full install on OpenIPC hardware: Setup OpenIPC Hardware.
If you are updating an existing Ruby instalation on OpenIPC camera or OpenIPC AIO unit, just follow the update procedure below.
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To install Ruby the first time: |
To update an existing Ruby instalation: |
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Just download the latest software image for your SBB (Single Board Computer, ie: Raspberry Pi, Radxa, OpenIPC) from the links below, extract the file from the archive and then write it to two SD cards (one for the controller, one for the vehicle). On first power up, Ruby will automatically pair the two (the vehicle with the controller). To write the software on the SD cards, use a SD card image tool, like 
To write the software on the Raspberry Pi Pico: If you are using the additional optional Raspberry Pi Pico board, then connect the Pico using a USB cable to a PC, while keeping the BOOT button pressed. After it connects you can release the BOOT button. Copy the Ruby Pico software file to the USB drive that shows up in Windows. Unplug the Pico. That's all. |
Controller:
1. Download the latest update from the links below and copy the zip file to a USB memory stick;
2. Plug the USB stick into a USB port on the controller
3. Update the controller from:
Menu->Controller->Update
Done. Controller is updated now. You can remove the USB stick Vehicles:
You must have an updated controller, paired with the vehicle, as the vehicle is always updated over the air (OTA) from the paired controller. 1. Connect/Pair your controller to a vehicle as you normally do;
2. Update the vehicle over the air from:
Menu->Vehicle->Management->Update
3. Repeat 1,2 for all vehicles
Done. |
Tip:
Ruby detects automatically, at boot time, if it's running on a vehicle/relay or on a controller.- A CSI or HDMI camera is present in the system;
- GPIO pin 19 is pulled-up (to 3.3V, only for Raspberry Pi boards);
- A file called forcevehicle or forcevehicle.txt is present to the SD card;
Downloads:
(If you are looking just for plugins, browse the Plugins Library)
Note: If you use an OpenIPC camera or OpenIPC AIO unit for the air side, see the downloads and setup instructions here: Setup OpenIPC Hardware
Latest version 9.8
(07 Nov 2024)| Image for Pi Zero, Pi 1,2,3,4: | ruby_image_pi_9.8.zip |
| Image for Pi Zero 2: | ruby_image_pi_zero2_9.8.zip |
| Image for Radxa 3W: | ruby_image_radxa_9.8.zip |
| Image for OpenIPC boards: | OpenIPC download & setup |
| Update only (for all hardware types): | ruby_update_9.8.zip |
| Raspberry Pico addon: | ruby_pico_extender_6.8.uf2 |
| Alternative download locations: | https://ruby.fastjack2.net/ |
What's new:
* Redesigned video protocols, video radio protocols, adaptive video algorithms, retransmissions algorithms;
* Improved end-to-end video latency for all hardware platforms (Pi, Radxa, OpenIPC hardware, Pi cameras, Veye cameras);
* Updated OTA (over the air) vehicles remote update procedure; fix edge cases;
* Improve search speed (faster search);
* Fix bug: random telemetry lost message and MSP OSD refresh rate & speed;
* Fix bug: some RTL8812EU cards not detected on Radxa;
* Added option to delete all models on controller;
* Fix bug on SBUS input on controller;
* Added user customizable GPIO mappings (for controller buttons);
Version 9.7
(15 Sept 2024)| Image for Pi Zero, Pi 1,2,3,4: | ruby_image_pi_9.7.zip |
| Image for Pi Zero 2: | ruby_image_pi_zero2_9.7.zip |
| Image for Radxa 3W: | ruby_image_radxa_9.7.zip |
| Image for OpenIPC boards: | OpenIPC download & setup |
| Update only (for all hardware types): | ruby_update_9.7.zip |
| Raspberry Pico addon: | ruby_pico_extender_6.8.uf2 |
| Alternative download locations: | https://ruby.fastjack2.net/ |
What's new:
* Added support for MSP OSD (also you can change color of MSP and size);
* Added option to disable post flight stats;
* Minor OSD UI fixes;
* Added option to choose OpenIPC air unit type;
* Bug fixes;
Version 9.6
(13 Aug 2024)| Image for Pi Zero, Pi 1,2,3,4: | ruby_image_pi_9.6.zip |
| Image for Pi Zero 2: | ruby_image_pi_zero2_9.6.zip |
| Image for Radxa 3W: | ruby_image_radxa_9.6.zip |
| Image for OpenIPC boards: | OpenIPC download & setup |
| Update only (for all hardware types): | ruby_update_9.6.zip |
| Raspberry Pico addon: | ruby_pico_extender_6.8.uf2 |
| Alternative download locations: | https://ruby.fastjack2.net/ |
What's new:
* Added support for video streaming at 2k, 3k and 4k resolutions;
* Added more developer settings;
* Performance improvements for Radxa hardware;
* Fix saving of H265 videos to USB sticks;
* Fix playback of H265 recordings;
Version 9.5
(26 July 2024)| Image for Pi Zero, Pi 1,2,3,4: | ruby_image_pi_9.5.zip |
| Image for Pi Zero 2: | ruby_image_pi_zero2_9.5.zip |
| Image for Radxa 3W: | ruby_image_radxa_9.5.zip |
| Image for OpenIPC boards: | OpenIPC download & setup |
| Update only (for all hardware types): | ruby_update_9.5.zip |
| Raspberry Pico addon: | ruby_pico_extender_6.8.uf2 |
| Alternative download locations: | https://ruby.fastjack2.net/ |
What's new:
* Added support for H265 (Radxa and OpenIPC hardware only);
* Added support for RTL8812EU radio cards (Radxa and OpenIPC hardware only);
* Bug fixes
Version 9.4
(03 July 2024)| Image for Pi Zero, Pi 1,2,3,4: | ruby_image_pi_9.4.zip |
| Image for Pi Zero 2: | ruby_image_pi_zero2_9.4.zip |
| Image for Radxa 3W: | ruby_image_radxa_9.4.zip |
| Image for OpenIPC boards: | OpenIPC download & setup |
| Update only (for all hardware types): | ruby_update_9.4.zip |
| Raspberry Pico addon: | ruby_pico_extender_6.8.uf2 |
| Alternative download locations: | https://ruby.fastjack2.net/ |
What's new:
* Added support for Radxa Zero 3W/3E boards;
* Added option to start/stop video recording using the menu (when no QuickActions buttons or USB keyboard are present);
* Adjusted adaptive video algorithm and parameters;
* Added more developer/power users graphs and stats info;
* Bug fixes
Version 9.2
(05 May 2024)| Image for Pi Zero, Pi 1,2,3,4: | ruby_image_9.2.zip |
| Image for Pi Zero 2: | ruby_image_zero2_9.2.zip |
| Image for Radxa 3W: | N/A (pending) |
| Image for OpenIPC boards: | OpenIPC download & setup |
| Update only (for all Pi versions): | ruby_update_9.2.zip |
| Raspberry Pico addon: | ruby_pico_extender_6.8.uf2 |
| Alternative download locations: | https://ruby.fastjack2.net/ |
What's new:
* Add OTA (Over the Air) update for OpenIPC hardware;
* Fix adaptive video on OpenIPC hardware;
* Fix camera flip on OpenIPC hardware;
Version 9.1
(26 Apr 2024)Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.4.zip
Alternative download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Add second hardware UART to Sigmastar OpenIPC camera;
* Add temperature reading for OpenIPC hardware;
* Add shutterspeed for OpenIPC hardware;
* Performance improvments for OpenIPC hardware;
* Update default params for OpenIPC hardware;
* Fix bugs for OpenIPC hardware;
* Added 60 FPS support for Veye cameras;
* Minor UI fixes;
Version 9.0
(03 Apr 2024)| Image for Pi Zero, Pi 1,2,3,4: | ruby_image_9.0.zip |
| Image for Pi Zero 2: | ruby_image_zero2_9.0.zip |
| Image for OpenIPC boards: | OpenIPC download & setup |
| Image for Radxa 3W: | N/A (pending) |
| Update only (for all Pi versions): | ruby_update_9.0.zip |
| Raspberry Pico addon: | ruby_pico_extender_6.8.uf2 |
| Alternative download locations: | https://ruby.fastjack2.net/ |
What's new:
* Added native full support for OpenIPC hardware (Read here about OpenIPC hardware and it's advantages);
* Show an indicator in the OSD video mode indicator when video link is set as one way video link only;
* Added option to disable all logs on vehicles;
* Reorganized video menu for easy of use and allow for fixed one way or adaptive video link;
* Added option to disable (all) uplink(s), making the system a one way radio link(s) system (downlink only);
* Display in the Tx Power Menu the output power when using a Tx booster too;
* Added option to set a vehicle as always armed (when using vehicles without a flight controller for example);
* Added option to quicky change AGC (camera sensor Automatic Gain Controll) for Veye cameras, using the rotary encoder;
* Fix setup of relay switching using a QA button;
* Minor updates to the video stream protocols;
* Minor bug fixes and improvements;
Version 8.2
(08 Feb 2024)| Image for Pi Zero, Pi 1,2,3,4: | ruby_image_8.2.zip |
| Image for Pi Zero 2: | ruby_image_zero2_8.2.zip |
| Image for OpenIPC boards: | N/A |
| Image for Radxa 3W: | N/A |
| Update only (for all Pi versions): | ruby_update_8.2.zip |
| Raspberry Pico addon: | ruby_pico_extender_6.8.uf2 |
| Alternative download locations: | https://ruby.fastjack2.net/ |
What's new:
* Added support for ELRS radio modules;
* Updated video retransmissions algorithm;
* Updated video error correction algorithm;
* Updated HP video profile;
* Added OSD option to render only 3rd party plugins;
* Bug fix: OSD elements are not turned off if an OSD screen is turned off;
Version 8.1
(15 Jan 2024)Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added message when wrong OpneIPC key is detected;
* Aadded option to copy openipc key from memory stick;
* Added favorites option for vehicles, switch between favorites quick action;
* Added option to do update from /boot folder too if an update is present;
* Added option to discard duplicate FC messages;
* Set led blink to fast while software upload;
* Fix SBUS input bug;
* Fix bug: Enabling/disabling RC link does not change on the fly;
* Fix Bug: Switch camera profile Quick Action is not working;
Version 8.0
(28 Nov 2023)Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added support for OpenIPC cameras;
* Minor UI fixes;
* Add numeric keypad mappings for menu navigation;
Version 7.8
(19 Nov 2023)Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added option to set maximum auto keyframe interval;
* Added device id into camera name for Veye cameras;
* Added option to ignore Tx spikes (in video menu);
* Added support and power levels for AWUS036ACS 5.8 Ghz radio card;
* Auto decrease video bitrate if CPU load is too high;
* Added option to switch radio links if a vehicle has multiple radio links;
* Added support for plug and play keyboards, a keyboard can be used now for menu and interface navigation;
* Updated radio configuration menu;
* Updated statistics OSD panels;
* Changed 5.8 Ghz band default frequency to 5825Mhz
* Added option to enable video HDMI output on vehicle Pi;
* Tweaked adaptive video parameters;
* Tweaked H264 auto-quantization parameters;
* Fix bugs in 433/915Mhz radio links;
* Fix bugs on connections with multiple radio links;
* Fix OTA update bug;
Version 7.7
(04 Oct 2023)Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Updated logic for autodetection of hardware buttons;
* Add option to enable SSH access on controller;
* Changed default frequency for 433 Mhz band to 443 Mhz;
* Add support for relay nodes with no camera;
* Update video decoding, adaptive video, auto keyframe algorithms;
* Updated OSD elements and messages to better reflect the relaying state;
* Bug fix: fix slow rendering of menus;
* Fix some bugs on OSD rendering;
Version 7.6
(28 Aug 2023)Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.6.zip
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Simplify relay menu and procedure;
* Add autodetection of GPIO pins for buttons: detects if they are connected to 3.3v or ground;
* Added a new OSD stats window: Packets history monitor and radio interfaces Rx history;
* Added a new Quick Action for buttons: Freeze OSD;
* Added a new option to set a custom radio modulation scheme for a particular video profile;
* Update adaptive radio modulation schemes algorithm;
* Optimize IPC mechanisms;
* Fix relaying bugs;
Version 7.5
(24 July 2023)Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.5.zip
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added GPIO to force controller mode (GPIO 26);
* Added warning if 433/868/915Mhz radios are not on latest firmware;
* Added OSD telemetry stats window;
* Show warnings and alarms from all active vehicles (when relaying) instead of just active vehicle;
* Bug fix: pairing with vehicles having old versions of Ruby;
* Bug fix: detection of veye cameras on Pi zero 2 or Pi boards with different I2C bus numbering;
Version 7.4
(23 May 2023)Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.4.zip
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added support for 433/868/915Mhz bands radio modules;
* Added support for RTL8814AU card and TPLink Archer T2U Plus;
* Added menu option to factory reset a vehicle;
* Show user a warning when camera was forced to a different type than autodetected one;
* Added hue parameter control for Veye 307 cameras;
* Added support for newer revisions of Veye 307 cameras;
* Update autodetection of hardware components at boot time;
* Update logic for auto asigning radio interfaces to radio links (when a vehicle has multiple radio links);
* Update vehicles menu to be able to select or delete vehicles more convenient;
* Last valid log file is copied to the public SD card partition at each boot;
* Show wind (if enabled) in OSD for drones too;
* Added alarm for motor failure (user customisable current draw threshold);
* Fix user selected measuring OSD units for OSD plugins;
* Fix Menu button long press action timings for Raspberry 4;
* Minor UI fixes and updates;
Version 7.3
(21 Feb 2023)Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.4.zip
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added relay functionality. Now you can relay a vehicle to your controller using another vehicle.
* Added day/night option for Veye cameras;
* Minor updates to adaptive video logic;
* Minor OSD updates for wind indicator;
* Fix bug on auxiliary data link serial port selection;
Version 7.2
(25 Jan 2023)Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.2.zip
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Updated logic for serial ports;
* Updated adaptive video logic;
* Allow downgrade (both controller and vehicles). Some parameters can be reseted on a downgrade;
* Added imperial units for temperatures;
* Added wind speed and direction (for planes vehicle type);
* Added temperature OSD element (from flight controller);
* Added OSD grid overlay options;
* Bug fix: telemetry not working on controller serial output;
Version 7.1
(17 Jan 2023)Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_7.1.zip
Raspberry Pico addon: ruby_pico_extender_6.8.uf2
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Improved video quality;
* Updated adaptive video and adaptive radio link algorithms;
* Fixed bug on searching and pairing;
Version 6.9
(22 Dec 2022)Full image for all Pi versions (except Pi Zero2): ruby_image_6.9.zip
Full image for Pi Zero 2: ruby_image_zero2_6.9.zip
Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_6.9.zip
Raspberry Pico addon: ruby_pico_extender_6.8.uf2
Alternative download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* OSD, Stats and UI Updates;
* Changed algorithm for adaptive video;
* Updated radio link protocols;
* Added option to download vehicle logs;
* Updated H264 encoding logic;
* Added autodetection of radio interfaces types and manufacturers;
* Added HDMI output resolution: 1920x1200, 60/75hz
* Added an OSD plugin for heading;
* Added SDK for core plugins development (i.e. for custom data streams, custom video streams, gimbals controll, etc);
* Unified radio links and radio interfaces parameters under a single menu;
* Fix bug for IMX307 cameras;
Version 6.8
(17 Nov 2022)Download locations: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/
What's new:
* Added option to force telemetry to always be sent on lowest radio datarate, no matter the adaptive radio and video link flags; This is for pushing the longest range;
* Added SDK for hardware plugins;
* Updated SDK for OSD plugins in order for them to be able to receive full MAVLink/LTM telemetry packets if needed;
* Added WDR mode setting DOL for Veye Cameras;
* Added 1600x1200, 60hz HDMI resolution option for controller video output;
* Added support for multiple GPS units;
* Added RX history graph for vehicle radio interfaces too;
* Added option to disable each individual alarm;
* Updated radio links logic; Adjusted adaptive video link params;
* Updated OTA update procedure;
* Updated Ruby commands sent to vehicle logic resulting in faster responses from vehicle;
* Redesigned radio links OSD elements and stats;
* Minor UI updates and fixes;
* Bug fix: Absolute altitude could not be displayed on OSD;
Version 6.7
(2 Nov 2022)Download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Added option to set a radio card as internal/external;
* Update processes monitor;
* Added one more larger menu font size;
* Added option to set speeds measure units to feets, meters, miles or kilometers (/h);
* Updated adaptive video link logic;
* Added option for calibrating controller HDMI display;
* Changed alive led flashing mode: on controller: it flashes every 3 seconds, on vehicle it flashes every second;
* Bug fix: reboot command takes too long to execute;
Version 6.6
(9 Oct 2022)Download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Added new OSD analog gauges for speed, altitude and AHI;
* Updated threshold for video transmission time overload;
* Add options in OSD to show background only on texts elements;
* Added one extra large OSD font size;
* Fix bug in Video menu for Veye Cameras;
* Bug fixes
Version 6.5
(21 Sept 2022)Download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Updated logic for adaptive video link, retransmissions and vehicles with multiple radio links;
* OSD: Added summary video decoding statistics option;
* OSD updates;
* Video bitrate will now automatically be reduced (temporarily) when there are interferences or TX overloads;
* Added option to automatically sync all the data on the controller on a USB memory stick. After a factory reset or re-flash of the image, Ruby will ask the user to restore settings if he/she wishes so;
* Changed default H264 parameters;
* Added option to reset all developer settings (if modified);
* Added support for newer Raspberry Pi 4 board revisions;
* Bug fix: some 5.8 Ghz radio cards where incorrectly always set to 40Mhz channel bandwidth, resulting in reduced range;
* Bug fixes;
Version 6.4
Download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Updated support for Veye cameras;
* Add WDR parameter for Veye IMX327 camera;
* Add support for live realtime change of video bitrate for Veye cameras;
* Updated logic for adaptive video link;
Version 6.0
Full image for all Pi versions (except Pi Zero2): ruby_image_6.0.zip
Full image for Pi Zero 2: ruby_image_zero2_6.0.zip
Raspberry Pico addon: ruby_pico_extender_5.5.uf2
Alternative download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Added option to customize controller radio data rates for uplink for each individual card;
* Add support for video retransmissions on multiple video streams;
* Compute uplink quality for each individual radio link;
* Reorganize links statistics and radio card statistics;
* Redesign OSD elements for radio links info and radio interfaces info;
* Show in OSD the current TX card for each individual radio link;
* Show in radio interfaces menus and in OSD which radio card is assigned to which radio link;
* Added the ability to execute custom commands for USB updates and OTA updates;
* Added option to change the resolution of statistics graphs;
* Added more vehicle alarms over radio;
* Ignore frequency hopping while controller is in search mode;
* Show confirmation message when changing the OSD screen using a QA button;
* When applying unsupported radio settings to a radio link, revert them is they are not working;
* Added option to set radio cards models;
* Added more radio control flags: SGI, LDPC, 40/20 Mhz bandwidth;
* Radio control flags are confirmed as working or not by both ends of a radio link;
* Added version check a and capabilities query for external Pico board;
* Added options for even larger OSD font sizes;
* Added one more video resolution for the camera: 1024 x 576p;
* Made OSD font size and transparency configurable per OSD screen and per vehicle, not global;
* When new radio interfaces are detected on controller, show info popup about setting the card as Tx/Rx only if a booter/LNA is connected to it;
* Handle broken I2C buses (bad I2C hardware);
* Vehicle tells the controller when link is lost/recovered;
* Updated video profiles and video parameters;
* Added radio support for multiple video streams capability;
* Updated radio protocols;
* Check vehicles names for invalid characters;
* Fix bug: Timer and total battery mAh where not reset after vehicle hard restart;
* Fix bug: Air speed is zero on OSD (if enabled);
* Fix bug: Camera type and name do not show correctly on controller;
* Fix bug: Ruby UI might restart after video processing to a USB memory stick;
* Fix bug: Video recording and copy to USB stick does not work if vehicle name contains spaces;
Version 5.5
Full image for all Pi versions (except Pi Zero2): ruby_image_5.5.zip
Full image for Pi Zero 2: ruby_image_zero2_5.5.zip
Update only (for all Pi versions): ruby_update_5.5.zip
Raspberry Pico addon: ruby_pico_extender_5.5.uf2
Alternative download locations: http://www.fastjack2.net/ruby/
What's new:
* Updated video recordings naming convention;
* Minor OSD updates: Signal bars order when vertical; radio card names overlap; show exponential curves for RC channels; OSD HID sticks show RC external link too;
* Add 800x480 video resolution for vehicle camerae, to match some DSI displays;
* Updated logic for RC link and external RC link automatic handover;
* Updated rotary encoder logic;
* Bug fix: Rotary encoder was not used when calibrating joystick if it was set up to be used for menu navigation;
* Bug fix: Total mAh and flight time was not reset after a flight/power off;
* Bug fix: OTA update did not work when multiple radio links where active;
* Bug fix: Parse all variants of MAVLink RSSI indicators messages;
Older versions can be found here: https://ruby.fastjack2.net/