QubiSet: Our Journey Since the First Public Preview

Two months ago, we released the first public preview of QubiSet, marking an exciting milestone in our mission to simplify lighting network management. Since September 10, 2025, we've been listening to your feedback, fixing bugs, and building new features to make QubiSet more powerful and user-friendly. Today, we want to share what we've accomplished across four releases and where we're heading next.

Version 0.1.2 - The First Public Preview

Our initial release introduced the foundation of QubiSet: a modern, Electron-based desktop application for Windows that simplifies lighting network management. 

The first public preview featured automatic discovery of Art-Net devices, an interactive network graph visualization showing your connected lighting devices, and comprehensive error handling with retry delays and recovery mechanisms. The application came complete with telemetry and logging capabilities to help diagnose issues quickly which is very important in an alpha release.

Version 0.1.5 - Stability and User Experience

After some internal versions we released version 0.1.5, focusing on making QubiSet more stable and responsive. 

This update improved UI layout handling and window resize support, ensuring the application adapted smoothly to different screen sizes and workflows. We enhanced our telemetry system with Sentry integration for better error reporting and diagnostic capabilities, and improved debugging symbols to help troubleshoot any issues more effectively. Of course privacy is key and all the logging will be optional and on an opt-in basis in the upcoming beta release of QubiSet.

Version 0.1.6 - Device Management Refinements

Version 0.1.6, released on September 30, brought significant improvements to device management and data visualization. 

We added filter counters to the device list, allowing you to see device counts by type at a glance. 

RDM-only devices are now properly classified as fixtures, making your device inventory clearer and more accurate. 

For developers and advanced users, we introduced PCAP file replay capability for debugging network issues, giving you powerful tools to diagnose complex network scenarios.

Version 0.1.7 - The Biggest Update Yet

After a month of focused development throughout October, we released Version 0.1.7 on November 6, 2025, our most substantial update to date.

The headline feature is the new full device info page, which displays all device properties in a dedicated full-screen view for easier configuration and inspection. 

We've also introduced layout options, allowing you to choose between horizontal and vertical network layouts to better visualize different network topologies.

One of the most requested features is now live: ArtIpProg support. 
You can now set device IP addresses directly through QubiSet using the Art-Net protocol, eliminating the need to access manufacturer-specific configuration interfaces for this common task.

We've also added property change feedback, so you'll immediately know whether your configuration changes succeeded or failed. Finally (boring but important), you can now access legal texts and third-party licenses directly in the Settings, ensuring full transparency about the software components powering QubiSet.

Bug Fixes That Matter

Beyond new features, we've addressed several important issues that improve the overall experience. 

We corrected device list sorting to be more natural and resolved issues where RDM devices would appear multiple times. We've also corrected how device names and labels are displayed, improved UI responsiveness when updating device information, and made device updates and data validation more reliable.

What's Next

The journey doesn't stop here. We're committed to making QubiSet the go-to tool for lighting network management, and we have ambitious plans for upcoming releases. 

Our roadmap includes features like bulk DMX address assignment in both device list and network view, configuration sets to store and load detected network configurations, RDM sensor monitoring including device temperature, and a DMX monitor showing current values for entire Art-Net and sACN universes.

We're also exploring customizable device nodes that let you display the information you need to see most often, making QubiSet adapt to your specific workflow. As always, our roadmap evolves based on feedback from our community of users, so keep your suggestions coming.

Thank you for being part of the QubiSet journey. 

Whether you're a lighting technician managing complex stage setups or a manufacturer integrating networked lighting solutions, QubiSet is built for you. 

If you aren’t signed up for the Beta program yet, make sure to fill out the questionnaire and join the QubiSet journey!