NocFree Link Changelog
Customize your NocFree keyboard, your way.
Explore the latest firmware updates, improvements, and fixes for your NocFree keyboard and NocFree Link.
Latest Firmware Version: v2.3.0
Firmware updates are optional. If your keyboard is working properly, you can keep your current firmware version.
New
- 2.4G Key Protection: Added automatic key status checks to help prevent keys from getting stuck if the wireless connection is interrupted.
Improved
- Wireless Stability: Improved the connection between the left and right keyboard halves and the 2.4G dongle.
- Typing Stability: Reduced missed keys, repeated inputs, stuck keys, and input delays during fast typing.
- USB Performance: Improved USB input response and overall stability.
- macOS Compatibility: Improved typing stability when using faster key repeat settings on macOS.
Fixed
- Stuck or Repeating Keys: Fixed several issues that could cause a key to remain pressed or repeat after being released.
- Right-Side Wake-Up: Fixed an issue where the right keyboard half could occasionally fail to wake from sleep.
- LR/MT Keys: Fixed LR/MT key functions not working correctly between the keyboard halves or on the numpad.
- Layer Switching: Fixed an issue where previous key inputs might remain active after switching layers.
Known Issue
Bluetooth Fn + i Shortcut: In Bluetooth mode, Fn + i may not display the firmware version and battery level.
The fix is ready and will be included in the next firmware update.
New
- Firmware Version and Battery Check: Added the Fn + i shortcut to check the device firmware version and battery level.
Improved
- Wired Mode Stability: Improved wired mode stability by enhancing HID report transmission reliability.
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JP Layout Key Mapping: Updated the default left-hand key mapping for the JP layout to: Ctrl, Alt, MT (Eisu / Cmd), MT (Eisu / Fn), Space.
For MT keys, tapping triggers the first function, while holding triggers the second function.
- Firmware Build Process: Optimized the firmware build process by skipping unnecessary DFU ZIP generation during Arduino builds.
Fixed
- Stuck Key and Key Release Behavior: Fixed an issue where key inputs could occasionally get stuck or fail to release properly.
- UK Layout Space Key: Restored the UK layout’s right Space key to function as a standard Space key.
New
- Japanese / Korean Layout Key Support: Added support for Japanese and Korean layout-specific keys, improving compatibility for JIS and KR layout users.
- Independent 2.4G Transmission for Left Half: Added an independent 2.4G transmission channel for the left keyboard half, improving receiver communication and reducing interruptions during wireless input.
Improved
- Wireless Connection Stability: Improved communication stability between the left and right keyboard halves, helping reduce missed inputs, delayed responses, and right-side unresponsiveness.
- 2.4G Receiver Reliability: Optimized 2.4G receiver communication and error handling for more reliable input performance.
- Bluetooth Input Stability: Improved BLE input handling to reduce input lag, stuck key behavior, and occasional unresponsive input after reconnecting.
- Key Release Detection: Improved key release recognition across Bluetooth and 2.4G modes to reduce the chance of keys feeling “stuck” after being released.
- Wake-Up and Reconnection Behavior: Improved wake-up behavior after sleep or reconnection, helping the keyboard respond more reliably when returning to use.
- Power and Radio Management: Optimized wireless radio behavior to improve stability and reduce conflicts between Bluetooth and 2.4G communication.
Fixed
- Bluetooth Reconnection Input Issue: Fixed an issue where input could become unresponsive or delayed after reconnecting through BLE2 / BLE3.
- Bluetooth Report Loss: Fixed an issue where keyboard or consumer control reports could occasionally be lost after a Bluetooth send failure.
- 2.4G Input Loss: Fixed an issue where single-packet transmission failures could cause missed keystrokes in 2.4G mode.
- Media Key Reliability: Improved multimedia key release behavior to reduce the risk of media keys becoming stuck.
- WebUSB Receiver Commands: Fixed an issue where receiver DFU or re-pairing commands could still return “OK” even when the command failed.
- Accidental Key Press Detection: Reduced the chance of accidental press detection during Bluetooth key testing or wake-up scenarios.
Note for macOS Users
When dragging a firmware file into the NocFree & drive, some macOS users may see a Finder pop-up saying that the operation cannot be completed because certain data could not be read or written. This may appear as Error Code -36.
This may happen during the firmware update process when the device reconnects automatically. Please don’t worry — this does not necessarily mean the update failed.
Please continue dragging all 3 firmware files one by one in the instructed order. After completing all steps, open NocFree Link and check the firmware version.
As long as NocFree Link shows Firmware Version: 2.1.0, your firmware update has been completed successfully.
New
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MT/LT Dual-Function Keys: Added support for MT/LT dual-function keys, allowing a key to perform different actions when tapped or held.
NocFree Link configuration support for this feature is coming in a future update.
Improved
- Wireless Connection Stability: Improved communication stability between the left and right keyboard halves, reducing right-side unresponsiveness and lighting sync inconsistencies.
- 2.4G Receiver Reliability: Optimized receiver communication and error handling for more reliable 2.4G input.
- Key Wake-Up Response: Improved wake-up behavior to reduce missed or delayed keystrokes.
- Multimedia Key Experience: Fixed multimedia key issues and improved the typing, audio, and playback control experience.
Fixed
- Windows / Mac Layout Switching: Fixed an issue where layout status could display incorrectly after switching between Windows and Mac layouts using Win/Mac + arrow keys.
New
- FN Key Customization: Added full support for remapping FN key functions.
- Backlight Controls: Integrated backlight adjustment options into the key remapping area.
- Pairing Guidance: Added interactive guides for right-hand keyboard and numpad.
Fixed
- Resolved a layer mapping issue in FN Layer Settings.
- Corrected backlight “−” and “+” placement on F5/F6.