This page provides everything you need to update the firmware on your VBOX LapTimer and understand what has changed between versions.
It includes:
- Firmware update instructions to guide you through the update process.
- Release notes outlining new features, improvements and bug fixes for each version.
Firmware updates may introduce new features, improve performance, or resolve known issues. We recommend keeping your device up to date to ensure the best performance and compatibility.
The update process is SD card-based and does not require any cables, software tools, or a PC connection.
Equipment List
- An SD card (FAT32 formatted)
- A computer to download and copy the firmware file
- Login details to download firmware from VBOX Motorsport.
- Your VBOX LapTimer unit with a power supply
IMPORTANT
Your LapTimer unit must be registered for you to receive the required login details to download the firmware file. If you have not registered your unit yet, you can use this Registration Form.
- Download the latest firmware file from the VBOX Motorsport Website.
- Unzip the folder and place the .upgrade file in the root directory of the SD card (not in the media or any other folder).
- Insert the SD card into the side panel of your unpowered VBOX LapTimer.
- Power up the VBOX LapTimer unit while long-pressing and holding the Up arrow button.
- The LapTimer will display a progress bar until the upgrade is complete.
The unit will automatically power-cycle as part of the update process.
IMPORTANT
If the screen Orientation Mode is set to Inverted, the physical button functions temporarily revert to their default orientation during a firmware update. This means the Up button used during the update process is the physical arrow button pointing upwards when the unit is oriented with the Racelogic logo below the screen.
Click on a firmware version below to see the release notes.
IMPORTANT
The VBOX LapTimer V2 hardware and firmware are not backwards-compatible with the previous LapTimer version (VBLAP01).
9 October 2025
- New mode management
- Reinstated loading and saving reference lap files
- You can now load a reference lap file with any name, provided the file ends with .ref or .REF
- Reintroduced the shortcut to clear lap timing data
- Reintroduced saving and loading sectors and start finish line files via HD2
- Greyed out min speed and stop logging delay options when logging mode is set to continuous logging
- Improved track layout detection at the Nürburgring
- Fixed an issue where max lateral and longitudinal G values could extend off the screen
- Improved handling of reference laps while using VBOX Lap Timer with VBOX Sim
10 September 2024
- Supports the release of the rear connector hardware.
- Default screen brightness has been increased from 3 to 4.
- Auto Screen Orientation is now locked over when the vehicle is over 5 km/h.
- Fixed a bug related to reference lap times and gates settings being carried over from separate sessions.