KIP 3.0 brings improved user experience

We’re excited to announce the release of KIP v3.0, the latest major version of the Signal K Instrument Panel — a customizable, responsive dashboard for marine data built by and for the open boating community.

Version 3.0 is our biggest update yet, delivering a vastly improved user experience across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. Whether you’re fine-tuning your helm setup or creating a custom dashboard for your nav station, KIP v3.0 gives you more flexibility, clarity, and control than ever before.

🚀 New Features

• Touch-first user experience with keyboard hotkey support for desktop users.
• Fullscreen dashboards with the bottom navbar removed — great for helm stations and large displays.
• All-new grid layout enables simple drag-and-drop widget rearrangement.
• Deep black and true white themes designed for optimal contrast in direct sunlight.
• Seven new high contrast colors help you stay informed at a glance.
• Widget duplication for faster dashboard creation.
• Dynamic zone-based gauge color reactions enhance situational awareness.
• Zone override support allows widgets to ignore zones when needed.
• Unit label toggle for paths that are inherently unitless.
• New widgets:
  • Position widget (thanks to @Mantas)
  • Slider widget
  • Label widget
• Dashboard page management: label, reorder, and duplicate entire pages.
• New Night Mode option: Brightness+Sepia for low-light usability without losing color fidelity.
• Streamlined configuration: Easily back up or share your setup with config file download/upload.
• Redesigned notifications for a cleaner, more intuitive interface.
• Enhanced Data Inspector: Now shows which paths support PUT operations.
• New unit options: Inch, millimeter, and fuel economy (thanks to @emonty).
• Redesigned Help section for easier onboarding and support.
• Improved responsive design makes KIP more usable on all screen sizes.

🛠️ Fixes and Improvements

• Fixed label cutoff in Boolean Panels (#582)
• Fixed time conversion losing sign in HH:MM:SS format (#581)
• Resolved token renewal loop issue (#580)
• Fixed Boolean toggle push mode visual feedback issue on touchscreens (#579)

KIP continues to evolve thanks to the contributions of our passionate Signal K community. We’re proud to keep the project 100% free and open source, so every boater can customize their onboard experience without limitations.

Search for “KIP” in the Signal K appstore to find the latest version, or explore the full changelog on GitHub.

Happy sailing! ⛵