# New EYESY OS v3 **URL:** \ **Category:** EYESY\ **Created:** [March 13, 2025, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911 "2025-03-13T01:24:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![oweno](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/oweno/32/10_2.png) [@oweno](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oweno)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/1 "2025-03-13T01:24:32Z")
## 🎉 Introducing EYESY OS v3: A Major Update with New Features and Improvements! We’re excited to announce the release of **EYESY OS v3** , bringing a wave of new features, improvements, and refinements to enhance your video synthesis adventures. This update builds on the immediacy and fun of EYESY while adding deeper customization and expanded functionality. ### 🚀 What’s New in OS v3? - **Customizable Color Palettes** – Select from built-in palettes or even create your own for a unified color theme across all modes. - **Knob Recording & Sequencing** – Automate knob movements for evolving animations and hands-free performance. - **MIDI Scene Mapping** – Assign MIDI Program Change messages to instantly recall your favorite scenes. - **Extended MIDI Mapping** – Easily customize CC numbers, MIDI Channel, and other settings. - **HDMI Resolution Selection** – Choose the best resolution for your display setup. - **Improved WiFi Support** – Better compatibility with wider range of USB WiFi adapters. - **Enhanced Web Editor** – Many small improvements, like editor tabs, to make editing modes on the EYESY easier. - **Run from USB Drive** – Load modes, scenes, and settings directly from USB storage. Try out different modes and save your work without WiFi. - **Backup to USB Drive** – Easily save and restore your settings, modes, and scenes. - **On Screen Menu** – Many of the new features are easily accessible using the new on screen menu. - **Python 3 Compatibility** – All factory modes and system functions updated for Python 3. ### 📥 Get the Update EYESY OS v3 is available now! Download the new OS and follow the instructions in section 6.1 the **EYESY User Manual v3** to upgrade your device. **[📥 Download OS v3](https://cgdiskimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/EYESY_v3.1.img.zip)** **[📖 Read the new manual](https://critterandguitari.github.io/cg-docs/EYESY/ey_os_3/)** ### Flashed SD cards We also have micro SD cards already flashed with the latest software available on the website: **[Flashed SD cards](https://www.critterandguitari.com/shop/micro-sd-card)** ---
**Author:** ![deLuxe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8dc957/32.png) [@deLuxe](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/deLuxe)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/2 "2025-03-12T23:27:32Z")
The link to download OS v3.0 in the user manual seems to be broken. Can you direct me to that new OS file? Also, just confirming that v3.0 will run on the old (red) Eyesy Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![oweno](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/oweno/32/10_2.png) [@oweno](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oweno)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/3 "2025-03-13T01:22:28Z")
These links should be working now: [Download OS v3](https://cgdiskimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/EYESY_v3.0.img.zip) [OS v3 Manual](https://critterandguitari.github.io/cg-docs/EYESY/ey_os_3/) This will work with all EYESYs (black or orange versions) ---
**Author:** ![uglymule](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/uglymule/32/5529_2.png) [@uglymule](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/uglymule)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/4 "2025-03-13T02:54:14Z")
(SHIFT + SCENE SAVE) ![oh boy](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/uploads/critterandguitari/original/2X/c/c96783041fd7645cfd23d4842a53eeb46da9799d.gif) edit: Holy cow, there’s a lot more than just this new feature. Thank you!!! ---
**Author:** ![paulyoyo](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/paulyoyo/32/5759_2.png) [@paulyoyo](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/paulyoyo)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/5 "2025-03-13T23:15:14Z")
Oh wow!!! 🫶🏻 ---
**Author:** ![justin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ab097/32.png) [@justin](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/justin)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/6 "2025-03-14T17:30:47Z")
Great news, especially re Python 3.11 What’s the status of the Lua OS version that existed alongside the previous Python 2 version? ---
**Author:** ![Beeph](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/beeph/32/5790_2.png) [@Beeph](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Beeph)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/7 "2025-03-14T21:06:48Z")
This is cool! I especially like the palettes. Thanks for continuing to support the Eyesy! ---
**Author:** ![oweno](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/oweno/32/10_2.png) [@oweno](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oweno)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/8 "2025-03-14T23:43:32Z")
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**Author:** ![Kylesnoise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/919ad9/32.png) [@Kylesnoise](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Kylesnoise)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/9 "2025-03-15T15:15:28Z")
Very exciting! Would love to see what python 3 can do in this environment, hope to see some cool posts soon! ---
**Author:** ![bazzhandler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d2c977/32.png) [@bazzhandler](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/bazzhandler)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/10 "2025-03-16T05:06:15Z")
Has anyone else had a bizarre problem once they have flashed their SD card with the new OS? When I boot the eyesy I get a weird DOS type error asking me to press enter … Is flashing the SD card on a card reader of different types an issue? ---
**Author:** ![oweno](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/oweno/32/10_2.png) [@oweno](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oweno)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/11 "2025-03-16T13:57:07Z")
> [@bazzhandler](#): > > When I boot the eyesy I get a weird DOS type error asking me to press enter That sounds strange, did you run into any trouble flashing the card? What does the error say? ---
**Author:** ![oweno](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/oweno/32/10_2.png) [@oweno](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oweno)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/12 "2025-03-16T14:01:01Z")
> [@justin](#): > > What’s the status of the Lua OS version that existed alongside the previous Python 2 version? The plan was to get Lua and OpenFrameworks working alongside Python, but due to changes to the underlying operating system (which we had to upgrade to support newer WiFi adapters), we were struggling to get it working. Hopefully the situation improves in the future. ---
**Author:** ![EfeuWinterfest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e79b87/32.png) [@EfeuWinterfest](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/EfeuWinterfest)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/13 "2025-03-16T16:11:28Z")
same here. I says something like “cannot acces directory. Root directory is locked”. Sorry, I don’t know exactly the words because I installed 2.3 again. I tried flashing 6 times. No trouble while flashing ---
**Author:** ![bazzhandler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d2c977/32.png) [@bazzhandler](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/bazzhandler)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/14 "2025-03-16T22:12:09Z")
No trouble flashing the card … and the error was the same as “EfeuWinterfest” mentioned … that is " “cannot access directory. Root directory is locked”. It then asks for me to press enter etc … I will try and flash the card on a PC - usually that solves the problem! ---
**Author:** ![bazzhandler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d2c977/32.png) [@bazzhandler](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/bazzhandler)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/15 "2025-03-16T22:19:24Z")
Did you flash it on a mac or PC? ---
**Author:** ![oweno](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/oweno/32/10_2.png) [@oweno](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oweno)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/16 "2025-03-16T22:21:59Z")
Thanks for the update… I’ve been using a Mac to flash, I don’t know if I’ve tried flashing this specific disk image on PC, so that might be something to try. ---
**Author:** ![EfeuWinterfest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e79b87/32.png) [@EfeuWinterfest](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/EfeuWinterfest)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/17 "2025-03-16T22:38:15Z")
I flashed it on PC ---
**Author:** ![chrisk](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/chrisk/32/11_2.png) [@chrisk](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/chrisk)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/18 "2025-03-16T22:47:11Z")
@EfeuWinterfest & @bazzhandler - did you try flashing with the disk image zipped or unzipped? ---
**Author:** ![allhellbreaksloops](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e5b9ba/32.png) [@allhellbreaksloops](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/allhellbreaksloops)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/19 "2025-03-16T23:23:08Z")
Were the Ableton Link features deprecated in v3.0? I only see references to these in the v2.0 manual. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![soundhouse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d07c76/32.png) [@soundhouse](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/soundhouse)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911/20 "2025-03-17T00:01:52Z")
I’m running into the same issue flashing on a Mac. “Root directory is locked” message comes up on a blue screen after booting the Eyesy up [Next page](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-eyesy-os-v3/10911.md?page=2)