Fnirsi-1014d Firmware | Update

Alternatively, you can check via software:

If your firmware file does not explicitly state it is for your hardware version (e.g., "1014D_V4.3_Firmware_V1.0.4.bin"), do not proceed.

File format: You are looking for a .bin file. Sometimes it comes in a .zip or .rar archive containing the firmware and a .txt readme. fnirsi-1014d firmware update

While the 1014D doesn't receive radical new features frequently, some updates have introduced:

Absolutely yes—if you are on version 1.0.2 or earlier. Alternatively, you can check via software:

The jump from 1.0.2 to 1.0.5 transforms the 1014D from a “glorified toy” into a “serious hobbyist tool.” The cursor lag fix is non-negotiable.

But hold off if you are on 1.0.4. The only major change in 1.0.5 is a “bug fix for waveform saving” and the slower button repeat. You aren’t missing much. If your firmware file does not explicitly state

FNIRSI eventually released an official firmware update (Version 1.11 and later versions) that addressed many of the stability issues the community had complained about.

Gather your tools: