CXBOX Lab // Firmware Update & Diagnostics

CXBOX WEB ECOSYSTEM

Make sure you have your ESP32 module ready in hand. Simply plug in the USB data cable to your computer and click the connect button to begin.

ESP32 firmware

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CXSOLO

Emulate professional camera controllers (Blackmagic, Sony) on a $10 ESP32. Use Xbox/PlayStation controllers as wireless camera remotes.

Blackmagic & Sony Camera Control
Xbox & PlayStation Remote Support
Ultra Low Cost: Runs on $10 ESP32
Plug & Play: Auto-pairing on boot

~~$45~~ FREE (BETA) FREE TRIAL

SMART HUB

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CXBOX

Advanced studio automation firmware for ESP32. Wirelessly coordinate CXSOLO, gimbals, follow-focus motors, and lighting (IR/BLE/Wi-Fi) to script and repeat camera movements.

Replicate Camera & Gimbal Paths
Control Lights, Gimbals & Focus
One-Man Studio Automation
Xbox & PlayStation Remote Support

~~$149~~ FREE (BETA) FREE TRIAL

ADD-ON

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CXG

Ultra-low latency command link firmware optimized for real-time gamepad controller inputs and studio triggers. Bundled free when you get CXBOX.

Real-Time Gamepad Optimizations
Ultra-Low Latency RF Link
Included Free with CXBOX
Zero Configuration Setup

~~$89~~ FREE BUNDLE FREE BUNDLE

Desktop Applications

DESKTOP

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CREATOR PAD

Mac & Windows companion software. Turn your standard Xbox or PlayStation controller into a powerful left-hand shortcut remote for editing and design.

Mac & Windows Desktop App
Gamepad to Shortcut Mapping
Ideal for Left-Hand Wacom Use
Speed Up Video Editing & Design

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MORE APPS COMING SOON

New desktop utilities are currently in development to expand the control ecosystem.

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INTEGRATION TOOLS

Custom third-party integrations and developer SDK extensions are on our roadmap.

FACTORY ADMIN MODE

Use this tool to flash production firmware and bind a device license to its CHIP ID (anti-copy). Warranty registration is done by the customer later. Keep this page private.

ADMIN TOKEN

Stored in this browser session only.

CONNECT

READ CHIP

FLASH FW

BIND CERT

PRODUCT

UNIT SERIAL (REQUIRED)

Only letters and numbers. No dashes/spaces.

FIRMWARE VERSION

Written into the factory record for warranty/support.

CHIP ID 0x000000000000

FLASH MANIFEST LOCAL

KEY MANAGER

BATCH ID

FORMAT

CHANNEL

PRODUCT

COUNT

NOTE

LOOKUP CODE

Use to check status and manage SOLD/VOID.

SOLD TO

ORDER REF

BATCH VIEW

CODE	STATUS	PRODUCT	SOLD TO	USED CHIP	NOTE / ORDER REF	ALERT

DIRECT ISSUE (NO CODE)

Customer sends CHIP ID. You issue a paid certificate bound to that CHIP ID directly. Customer applies via Monitor: LICCERT <token>.

CHIP ID 0x000000000000

PRODUCT

CUSTOMER REF

NOTE

LIVE ACTIVITY

Real-time sessions and QA serial monitor. Use LIVE to see who is connected now, QA to send test commands to a device.

WINDOW (SEC)

REFRESH (MS)

LIMIT

AUTO REFRESH

LAST SEEN	ACTION	CHIP	PRODUCT	LICENSE	SOURCE	COUNTRY	IP	SESSION

QA SERIAL MONITOR

Run QA commands immediately after flashing. Connect serial, then type commands.

CHIP ID 0x000000000000

SERIAL DISCONNECTED

STATUS CHIPID LICSTATUS PING HELP

OPERATIONS SUMMARY

Quick totals and Google Sheets link. Detailed telemetry log below.

TODAY

...

THIS WEEK

...

THIS MONTH

...

WEBHOOK HEALTH

...

Loading webhook status from server metrics.

OPEN GOOGLE SHEETS →

TELEMETRY LOG

Filter logs by date/chip/product/action and export. IP is masked by default.

DATE

TYPE

LIMIT

ACTION

CHIP ID

PRODUCT

LICENSE

FIRMWARE SOURCE

COUNTRY

INCLUDE FULL IP

TS	TYPE	ACTION	CHIP	PRODUCT	FW	LICENSE	SOURCE	COUNTRY	IP	NOTE

SYSTEM CONFIG

These settings override backend defaults at runtime. Use SAVE DRAFT first, then PUBLISH to apply to production config.

FIRMWARE DEFAULT VERSION

CXSOLO VERSION

CXG VERSION

CXBOX VERSION

FIRMWARE GATE

GUMROAD PRODUCT IDS

GUMROAD ACCESS TOKEN

Saved in KV, redacted in LOAD output.

CXSOLO PRODUCT ID

CXG PRODUCT ID

CXBOX PRODUCT ID

LEMON SQUEEZY

STORE ID

CXSOLO VARIANT ID

CXG VARIANT ID

CXBOX VARIANT ID

PADDLE (CLASSIC LICENSE)

VENDOR ID

VENDOR AUTH CODE

Saved in KV, redacted in LOAD output.

CXSOLO PRODUCT ID

CXG PRODUCT ID

CXBOX PRODUCT ID

SALES MAPPING (DRAFT)

PRODUCT TYPE

PROVIDER

EXTERNAL ID

CURRENT SALES MAP (DRAFT)

PC LICENSING (ADMIN)

LICENSE KEY

MACHINE ID HASH (SHA256 HEX)

MACHINE FINGERPRINT (RAW)

Hashes locally in browser (SHA-256) and fills MACHINE ID HASH.

DOWNLOAD FILE KEY

Stored under downloads/<fileKey> in R2. Must start with productType folder.

OUTPUT

OPEN DOWNLOAD LINK →

PC POLICY (DRAFT)

PRODUCT TYPE

SEATS

RESET LIMIT

RESET COOLDOWN (H)

DOWNLOAD TTL (MS)

Global TTL used for /api/pc/download-token (10s..1h).

CURRENT PC POLICY (DRAFT)

CURRENT CONFIG (READONLY)

PRODUCT MANAGER (DRAFT)

PRODUCT ID

New product IDs should be lowercase: a-z, 0-9, _ or -.

DISPLAY NAME

CHIP FAMILY

CHIP

DEFAULT FIRMWARE FILE (NAME)

This must match the uploaded asset name under FIRMWARE area.

PAID FEATURES (CSV)

TRIAL FEATURES (CSV)

SALES IDS (OPTIONAL, DRAFT)

GUMROAD PRODUCT ID

LEMON VARIANT ID

PADDLE PRODUCT ID

REGISTERED FIRMWARE LIST

ID	NAME	CHIP	FIRMWARE FILE	SOURCE	ACTIONS
Click REFRESH LIST to load firmware catalog.

CHIP INFORMATION

DEVICE ID NOT IDENTIFIED

ID SOURCE ...

CHIP MODEL ...

FIRMWARE STATE ...

FACTORY DATE ...

UNIT SERIAL ...

ROM MAC: --

CONNECTED

NEXT ACTION

DISCONNECTED FW: UNKNOWN MODE: TOOL

DEVICE RECOVERY (ROM)

Uses ROM bootloader. Keep the cable plugged in. Some actions may wipe data.

BACKUP FLASH

SERIAL CONSOLE LIVE

> Handshake established.
> System active.

STATUS CHIPID LICSTATUS HELP CLEAR

ADVANCED TOOLS

AUTO-SCROLL

FILTER LOG

Filtering hides non-matching lines (it does not delete logs).

FLASH ROM FROM YOUR COMPUTER

Use only if you know what you are doing. Close other serial tools before flashing.

LOCAL MANIFEST (.json)

LOCAL BIN PACK

Order: bootloader@0x1000, partitions@0x8000, boot_app0@0xE000, firmware@0x10000.

CXBOX WEB ECOSYSTEM

CXSOLO

CXBOX

CXG

CREATOR PAD

MORE APPS COMING SOON

INTEGRATION TOOLS

Step 1: Connect Device