Bumblebee X Firmware Release Notes
Firmware Version 2604.0000.010.000 v1.3
May 11, 2026
Changes/Enhancements
Chunk Data - Added support for chunk data. This allows for select camera metadata to be embedded directly into streamed images.
HD Stereo Resolution - Introduced new "HD" stereo resolution option (1280 x 960 for XC3 and XC5 models, 1280 x 720 for XC7 models). Existing customers who would like to access the new HD mode can contact our support team for enablement instructions.
Frame Rate Improvements - General performance improvements resulting in frame rate increases of 1 - 8 FPS, depending on pixel format and number of active streams.
Bugs Fixed
Fixed an issue where resend requests for trailer packets used the stream index from the last enabled stream rather than the stream index from the original request. Trailer packet resends now reference the correct stream index as expected.
Known Issues
In an uncommon stream configuration using RGB12 pixel format where Raw Left, Raw Right and Disparity streams are enabled simultaneously, the camera may abort streaming. Lowering the frame rate or enabling Rectified streams can improve stability when using this configuration.
Firmware Version 2508.0000.025.000 v1.2.1
August 28, 2025
Changes/Enhancements
Sharpening - Added new feature Sharpening to the Analog Control feature set. Sharpening is disabled by default.
Minimum/Maximum Range - Added two new nodes "Minimum Range (Z)" and "Maximum Range (Z)" to show estimated depth range (in meters) of the point cloud based on configured disparity settings. These nodes will help users to better understand how changes to minimum disparity affect the depth range, allowing better optimization of setup based on scene and working distances.
Bugs Fixed
Disparity Image Fix - Resolved an issue that could cause incorrect disparity images when switching Source Selector or Component Selector nodes during acquisition.
Known Issues
None.
Firmware Version 2506.0000.005.000 v1.2
June 27, 2025
Changes/Enhancements
Mono Sensor Support - Initial support added for mono sensor variants of IMX265.
12-bit Pixel Format Support - Bumblebee X now supports Mono12Packed and RGB12 pixel formats. Pixel format selection now applies to both Raw and Rectified components.
IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) - Added support for IEEE 1588 PTP, enabling Bumblebee X to synchronize its internal clock with other supported networked devices with microsecond accuracy.
Bugs Fixed
Fixed a typo in node label: Number of Disparity. Now correctly reads as Number of Disparities.
Made various improvements to ensure better compliance with GigE Vision 2.0 standards.
Known Issues
None.
Firmware Version 2402.0001.187.000 v1.1
January 27, 2025
Changes/Enhancements
Stereo Resolution - Renamed Half to Quarter. This change more accurately reflects the output image being halved in resolution both vertically and horizontally.
Pixel Formats - Added YUV422Packed as a selectable pixel format. This format is available for Raw and Rectified components.
New HDR Mode feature - This feature aids in stereo disparity by enhancing the detectability of shadows and highlights. It is enabled by default but can be configured through User Sets. Note that HDR Mode cannot be enabled simultaneously with LUT feature.
Updated PHY firmware version.
Bug Fixes
Fixed issue with Defect Pixel Correction. In rare cases, the first image captured did have defect pixel correction applied correctly.
Fixed issue with the Look Up Table (LUT). The LUT was applying the same look-up value to all indices. Now, each LUT index can have its own look-up value.
Fixed issue with File Access. Previously, File Access could lock up under certain conditions.
Fixed issue with Digital IO Aux. Output. Previously Aux. Output was left floating at 2 V after the camera completed its power-up sequence. It now settles to 0 V once the power-up sequence is complete.
Known Issues
None.
Firmware Version 2402.0001.158.000 v1.0
October 25, 2024
Initial Release
Known Issues
Defect Pixel Correction – In rare cases, the first image grabbed may not have defect pixel correction applied correctly.
Look Up Table (LUT) – The applied look-up value for one index is incorrectly applied to all indices. This can cause incorrect image processing results when using LUT.
File Access – Continuous read/write operations to the camera file system may cause file system to lock up. This can lead to delays or failures in saving or retrieving data.
Digital IO Aux. Output – The auxiliary output floats at approximately 2 V until either the 3.3 V or 5.0 V output is enabled and disabled. This can cause temporary voltage inconsistencies in auxiliary output.
Multiframe Acquisition Mode – Occasionally, an extra image may be reported as grabbed in multiframe acquisition mode despite correct images being transmitted from the camera. Note: this is a Spinnaker issue.