VsReality Blog https://vsreality.com/news VsReality Blog Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en <![CDATA[Kinisi SDK v2.1.0 brings connection monitoring and live motion updates]]> https://vsreality.com/news/kinisi-sdk-v2-1 https://vsreality.com/news/kinisi-sdk-v2-1 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kinisi controller firmware and the Python, JavaScript, and Arduino SDKs have reached version 2.1.0. This update makes it easier to follow your robot's movement and respond when its control connection is lost.

The main improvements are:

  • Connection monitoring. The SDKs can keep track of an idle connection with lightweight heartbeats. When the configured timeout expires, the controller stops driving the motors. Normal commands count as activity, so busy connections don't need extra heartbeat messages.
  • Automatic motion updates. Subscribe to encoder or robot-position readings at your chosen interval instead of requesting each reading separately. Every update keeps its original measurement timestamp.
  • USB disconnect handling. USB disconnect notifications now stop motor output and clear the old control session. Reconnecting does not automatically resume movement.

The familiar commands for requesting a single motion reading are still available. Python and JavaScript handle heartbeats in the background; Arduino sketches service them through poll() in the main loop.

Get the release​

Update your controller firmware and SDK together to use the new features:

You can also open the Kinisi web client to connect from a supported browser.

]]> <![CDATA[Kinisi controller SDK v2.0.0 is here]]> https://vsreality.com/news/kinisi-sdk-v2 https://vsreality.com/news/kinisi-sdk-v2 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Version 2.0.0 of the Kinisi controller SDKs is now available for Python, JavaScript, and Arduino, alongside an updated controller firmware release.

We're continuing to improve the tools that help you build and test your robots. This release makes connecting to a controller clearer and gives you more useful information about its movement.

The main improvements include:

  • Clearer connection setup. Your software can identify the connected board and know when it's ready to use.
  • Timestamped motion readings. Position and rotation readings now include when they were measured. Python and JavaScript can synchronize time with the controller; Arduino uses time since the controller started.
  • Better feedback. Clearer error messages help explain when a command cannot be completed.
  • An improved web client. Reorganized controls and readable timestamps make encoder and robot-position readings easier to follow.

Get the release​

Download the firmware and the SDK for your project from GitHub:

Upgrading from version 1? Update both the controller firmware and your SDK together. Version 2 uses a new communication format and isn't compatible with version 1.

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