Pimax Official Update: SLAM updates and more (24th April)
April 24th progress update:
https://pimax.com/blogs/blogs/april-24th-progress-update
Also YouTube video update: https://youtu.be/qsJy0_aweAg?si=SgMlhENA52nuLCCo
Today in this update
Shipping update
Dream Air update (face mask, backstrap, SLAM version)
Sboys3 driver for Dream Air
8KX model on Printables
Pimax Progress Updates is a bi-weekly column sharing key updates for users. For questions or comments, contact a Pimax representative via Discord, OpenMR, or the support page.
Shipping update
There have been minor delays due to:
Packaging and material improvements
Component shortages
Supply chain and logistics disruptions related to the Middle East conflict
Below is the latest delivery status.
Current orders
Crystal Super (micro-OLED)
Optical engines now in production
Delivery timeframe: 2–4 weeks (including warehouse transit)
Estimated arrival: end of May
Crystal Super (Lighthouse faceplate)
Now in steady production after initial issues
Estimated arrival: end of May
Dream Air
Production nearly complete
Most units already shipped
Remaining units arriving: end of May to early June
Warehouse transit alone: 2–4 weeks
Dream Air SE
Launch event scheduled soon
Mass production has begun
Timeline aligned with products above
New orders
Crystal Super (Lighthouse faceplate)
Order now for estimated delivery: early June
Dream Air
Order now for estimated delivery: early June
Dream Air update (hardware)
SLAM version production model is now available
Updates provided on:
Face mask
Backstrap
Ringless controller
(Additional details available via official article or video)
Sboys3 driver
Tested by Martin; further coverage expected
Driver available here:
https://github.com/sboys3/CustomHeadsetOpenVR
8KX model (Printables)
8KX front cover added following user requests
Available here:
https://www.printables.com/model/1691655-pimax-8kx
Dream Air models will be added soon
Upcoming roadshow
Planned for Europe and the United States
Full lineup of high-end PCVR headsets will be demonstrated
Author: Vera Liu
Last updated: April 24, 2026