YuanCon Firmware

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This page contains instructions and links for how to update the firmware for YuanCon controllers.

Some updater executables may get flagged as malware. This is a false positive. Disable your anti-malware software or whitelist the executable to update your controller.

Sound Voltex

SDVX 12

For SDVX 12 controllers, the firmware update file is embedded within the updater.

  1. Download the latest firmware updater below
  2. Plug in your SDVX 12 controller
  3. Press Enter and it will start updating

Versions

v1.11 (Latest)
Download
Fixes the top RGB strip going in opposite direction of the knobs
v1.10 Beta
Download
Fixes compatibility with EAC/Konasute
v1.04
Download
This version has no known fixes or changes from the previous version
v1.03
Download
This version has no known fixes or changes from the previous version

SDVX Lite 3

For SDVX Lite 3 controllers, the firmware update file is embedded within the updater.

  1. Download the latest firmware updater below
  2. Plug in your SDVX Lite 3 controller
  3. Press Enter and it will start updating

Versions

v3.1 (Latest)
Download
TODO: changes unknown

Old Controllers

For controllers prior to SDVX 12, and the SDVX Lite (1 and 2/+), the firmware file and update utility are separate.

  1. Download the old YuanCon Update utility
  2. Download the desired firmware version below
  3. Plug in your controller and put it into update mode (see: What are the different modes for YuanCon SDVX controllers?)
  4. Start the YuanCon Update utility and select downloaded firmware file
  5. Press "Start Upgrade" and wait until the updater is finished

Versions

2021-12-05 (Latest)
Download (Old Model), Download (Lite Model)
Fixes EAC compatibility for Lite controllers
Fixes knob behavior and adds EAC compatibility for old controllers
This update changes the behavior of modes and adds lighting control capabilities, see here for the new behaviors (TODO: consolidate info into wiki)
2020-04-03
Download (Old Model)
The infamous knob behavior update that disables RGB lights, and only has the corrected behavior in mode 1
Original (RGB)
Download (Old Model)
The original firmware for old RGB YuanCon controllers, use on non-RGB controllers at your own risk
Has inaccurate constant-speed knob behavior (see here)

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Dx5th

For Dx5th controllers, the firmware update file is embedded within the updater.

  1. Download the latest firmware updater below
  2. Plug in your Dx5th controller
  3. Press Enter and it will start updating

Versions

v2.5 (Latest)
Download
Changelog TODO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpwj2_w_wZQ
v1.5 Beta
Download
Adds RGB light adjustment, see here for full reference
v1.1
Download
Fixes compatibility with Infinitas

Old Controllers

For controllers prior to the Dx5th, the firmware update file and utility are separate.

  1. Download the old YuanCon Update utility
  2. Download the desired firmware version below
  3. Hold Start + Select + V.E.F.X and plug in your controller
  4. Start the YuanCon Update utility and select downloaded firmware file
  5. Press "Start Upgrade" and wait until the updater is finished

Versions

2022-06-26 (Latest)
Download
Adds Infinitas support for old controllers and makes the turntable more sensitive, lighting is still broken.
2020-03-12
Download
Breaks lighting on all modes except mode 1