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Classic S4 & S4+: Gecko Firmware Release

The Gecko release focuses on improving audio performance, whiteboard functionality, and system reliability. This update introduces new accessibility features, additional whiteboard resources, improved screen sharing, and important bug fixes to enhance the classroom experience.

Release Name: Gecko
Release Type: Feature improvements and bug fixes
Applies to: CommBox Classic S4

 

✏️Whiteboard Improvements

State-Based Write-to-Text Fonts

The whiteboard now includes handwriting fonts from every Australian state and territory and New Zealand in the write-to-text feature. This allows teachers to match digital handwriting to their local curriculum requirements.

Aligned with Australian and NZ education standards:

  • Education: Beginner — ACT/NSW

  • Education: Beginner — NT/VIC/WA

  • Education: Beginner — QLD

  • Education: Beginner — SA

  • Education: Beginner — TAS

  • Education: Beginner — NZ

New Background Access & Templates

Whiteboard backgrounds are now accessible directly from the bottom toolbar, making them quicker and easier to use during lessons.

New backgrounds include:

  • Updated handwriting lines

  • Music staves

  • Additional structured learning templates

New Symbols

These new Symbols can be found under "Shapes" on the bottom toolbar

  • Treble Clef

  • Bass Clef

Translate

The whiteboard now includes Translate functionality to support:

  • Language learning

  • Multilingual classrooms

🛠️ App Improvements

Spinner, Rewards & Scoreboard

These engagement tools have been upgraded! You can now:

  • Import a class list via .CSV file for quick setup

  • Streamline reward tracking and random name generation

Perfect for classrooms looking to boost participation and streamline routine tasks.

Posters

Now import directly into Whiteboard

New Posters

Fresh visual content to support learning and engagement:

  • Core Boards

  • Yoga Poses

  • Landforms

  • Colour Mixing

  • Work in Progress

  • Months of the Year

CommBox Connect Updated to v5.12

CommBox Connect has been updated to version 5.12, delivering:

  • Improved connection stability

  • Better performance during screen sharing

Bug Fixes

  • Freeze & Annotation issue resolved

  • HDMI ARC Improvements

  • Audio Out Improvements - to better support mixed audio environments, including hearing loop systems.

  • Ethernet Firmware upgrade - for enhanced stability

How to Update

Click here to access the firmware update instructions for the Classic S4.