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# Astro Software v1.7 - What’s New
[**| UPDATE NOW**](/astro/maintenance/software-release-notes/software.md#updating-astro-firmware) **|**
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#### New: LR1 Thermal Module \[Boson 640R]
* We just started shipping the [Thermal Module for the LR1 Payload](https://store.freeflysystems.com/collections/astro/products/lr1-thermal-upgrade). This adds a radiometric 640x512 LWIR core to Astro!
* More info can be found [here](https://freefly.gitbook.io/astro-public/other-user-manuals/payloads/lr1-payload/lr1-lenses-and-expansion/expansion-modules/lr1-thermal-module), feature highlights include:
* Spot temperature readout
* Mix/max temperatures of region
* Adjustable region size
* Selectable Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin
* Media capture - Jpeg, Radiometric Tiff, both, video
* Zoom - digital up to 8x
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#### New: LR1 and A7R4 Payload Features
* **Digital Zoom:**
* 1.0 to 4.0x digital zoom for live preview and saved images/videos. This can be controlled with the on screen buttons or the right hand rocker on pilot pro.
* **Tap to Focus:**
* A new mode under Auto Focus is exposed: Flexible Spot with size small, medium, or large.
* This can be enabled/disabled by the tap icon next to the shutter button as well
* Note: A7R4 tap to focus is much slower than LR1, limited by the camera's autofocus speed
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#### Update: Payload zoom on Pilot Pro right side rocker
* Zoom function is now mapped to the right hand rocker (below R1 button) on Pilot Pro. This works for:
* LR1 Payload
* A7R4 Payload
* Thermal Module for LR1
* Wiris Pro Payload
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#### Fixes and Improvements:
* LR1 Payload - Fixed an overheat condition on bootup
* LR1 Payload - Fixed soft focus in infinity focus mode
* A7R4 Payload - Removed incorrect 50mm infinity focus setting
* AMC - Removed Structure Scan
* AMC - LR1 and Thermal Module appear as EO/IR toggle when both connected
* Distance Sensor Module - can now select between ft. and meters
* Distance Sensor Module - displays *+99m* when max range is reached
* Added support for up to 3 cameras on Astro
* Currently, only video can be recorded on LR1 and one additional camera (ex: LR1 and Thermal) simultaneously. Wiris Pro is treated in the software as one camera
[**| UPDATE NOW**](/astro/maintenance/software-release-notes/software.md#updating-astro-firmware) **|**
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