diff --git a/documentation/docs/community/contribute/tips-and-tricks.md b/documentation/docs/community/contribute/tips-and-tricks.md
index f17dce7d1..ed1123cb4 100644
--- a/documentation/docs/community/contribute/tips-and-tricks.md
+++ b/documentation/docs/community/contribute/tips-and-tricks.md
@@ -57,6 +57,15 @@ If that doesn't work, type `nmap -sn 192.168.1.0/24` from your computer to find
 
 See also the operating guide [Networking](https://docs-edge.planktoscope.community/operation/networking/)
 
+## Disable splash screen
+
+We recommend disabling the splash screen to get better boot logs
+
+```sh
+sudo nano /boot/firmware/cmdline.txt
+# remove "quiet splash plymouth.ignore-serial-consoles"
+```
+
 ## Backup and Restore SD Card
 
 You will need to plug the SD card into your computer.
diff --git a/software/distro/setup/planktoscope-app-env/python-hardware-controller/backend-version b/software/distro/setup/planktoscope-app-env/python-hardware-controller/backend-version
index f90c21baa..139b8b66f 100644
--- a/software/distro/setup/planktoscope-app-env/python-hardware-controller/backend-version
+++ b/software/distro/setup/planktoscope-app-env/python-hardware-controller/backend-version
@@ -1 +1 @@
-eea1e8b
+6e1e468