moOde 8.3.1 is available

[Tim Curtis]

Hi,

moOde 8.3.1 is available for download at https://moodeaudio.org :-)

    

This release is based on RaspiOS Bullseye Lite most recent packages as of 2023-04-17, Linux kernel 6.1.21, our suite of custom drivers and patches, and important updates and bug fixes as listed below.

Highlights

• Bump to Linux kernel 6.1.21 build #1642
  
• Bump to upmpdcli 1.7.7
  
• Add Volume range option for CamillaDSP volume type
  
• FIX: Rpi Imager WiFi credential import fail due to race condition
  
• FIX: CamillaDSP volume restore after renderer ends
  
• FIX: CamillaDSP volume proxy high CPU utilization
  
• Add I2S entries for the Raspberry Pi branded audio devices
  
• Add new FluxFM stations
  
• Update playable URL's for FluxFM station group, 2BOB and Czech Radio Classical
  

Security

The ISO image does not contain the userid pi, SSH service, WiFi SSID or
Access Point password. Refer to the moOde Setup Guide for details on how
to set these up.

In-place update

There is an in-place update available via the "CHECK for software update" button in System Config. Click the VIEW button to read about the contents of the update package. Be sure to BACKUP your system before applying the update.

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Take a moment and make a donation to show your appreciation for the effort and dedication that goes into developing and supporting moOde audio player. Your donation helps to ensure the moOde project is able to continue to make great audio software for the wonderful Raspberry Pi audio community :-)

Regards,
The moOde crew

Release notes

Code:

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Audio devices

- NEW: Raspberry Pi Codec (I2S)
- NEW: Raspberry Pi DAC+ (I2S)
- NEW: Raspberry Pi DAC Pro (I2S)
- NEW: Raspberry Pi DigiAMP+ (I2S)

Radio Stations (New Image Only)

- NEW: FluxFM - 2000's Naughty
- NEW: FluxFM - Chillout Radio
- NEW: FluxFM - Hamburg
- NEW: FluxFM - Indie Disco
- NEW: FluxFM - Melides Art Radio
- NEW: FluxFM - Radio Alternative
- UPD: FluxFM station group
- UPD: 2BOB Radio 104.7 FM
- UPD: Czech Radio Classic

Updates

- UPD: Bump to Linux kernel 6.1.21 build #1642
- UPD: Bump to upmpdcli 1.7.7
- UPD: Bump to libnpupnp 5.0.1
- UPD: Bump to libupnpp 0.22.4
- UPD: Bump to libupnp-bindings 0.21.0
- UPD: Bump to mpd2cdspvolume 0.3.1
- UPD: Add Volume range option to CamillaDSP Config
- UPD: Add pinout diagram link to GPIO Config help
- UPD: Change overlay name rpi-dac to i2s-dac
- UPD: Change overlay name rpi-cirrus-wm5102 to cirrus-wm5102
- UPD: Improve the help for the NFS server option
- UPD: Improve the security section if the Setup guide
- UPD: Remove playlist import from moodeutl (never implemented)
- UPD: Replace hard coded /home/pi references
- UPD: Move all moOde related log files to /var/log
- UPD: Replace unmaintained Allo ASIX driver with stock driver
- UPD: Allow Multiroom Receiver w/o Hardware volume
- UPD: Add CamillaDSP volume sync to watchdog monitor

Bug fixes

- FIX: Rpi Imager WiFi credential import fail due to race condition
- FIX: CamillaDSP volume restore after renderer ends
- FIX: CamillaDSP volume proxy high CPU utilization
- FIX: CamillaDSP quick config menu height
- FIX: CamillaDSP Loudness.yml
- FIX: Favorites playlist overwritten during in-place update
- FIX: Debug message being displayed in update check