dune-weaver/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

[1.4.0] Soft- and Firmware updater

Added

• Added Software Updater to make it easier to update the app and get the latest firmware updates for the Arduino
• Added Firmware updater to make it possible to flash the Firmware from the web app.
• Included Icons in UI

Changed

• Moved Roboto font files locally
• Made notifications clickable with a 3rd optional parameter

[1.3.0] Revamped UI

Massive thanks to Thokoop for helping us redesigning the UI just within a few days! The new design looks gorgeous on both PC and mobile.

[1.2.0] - Playlist mode, Spirograph functionality

Added

Playlist mode

• Added UI selection mode for single pattern run, create a playlist, and run a playlist. The UI is work in progress and will be changed in the near future.
• Created playlist will be saved as a JSON file on disk. There are options to:
  • Run the playlist once or on an indefinite loop
  • Shuffle the playlist
  • Add a clear pattern between files that will run immmidiately before each pattern. If you would like to customize the clear pattern, select None here and add clear patterns manually.
  • Add a pause time (in second) between each pattern.

Spirograph mode

• Added support for Spirograph mode for the arduino with DRV8825 or TMC2209 motor drivers
• Can be used if optional hardware (two potentiometers and a button) is connected.

Changed

• Fixed a bug that created conflicting threads, leading to serial errors
• Fixed a bug that caused the speed setting functionality to not work
• Fixed a bug that caused the ball to move in slightly when a pattern starts at the perimeter and theta != 0

Known issues

• Patterns with theta does not start with 0 will behave abnormally. To get around this, be sure to select start from center or perimeter when creating your pattern in sandify.org.

[1.1.0] - Auto connect functionality

Added

• Auto-connect Serial Connection when app is started
  • Automatically selected the first available serial port if none was specified.
• Added Footer with:
  • Links to github
  • Toggle button to show/hide the debug log

Changed

• Improved UI
  • Certain buttons are now only visible when it's applicable for the current state.
  • Moved Stop button and Speed input to Quick Actions**
• Pattern file prioritization:
  • Updated the /list_theta_rho_files endpoint to:
    • Only display files with the .thr extension.
    • Include custom_patterns/default_pattern.thr at the top of the list if it exists.
    • Prioritize files in the custom_patterns/ folder over other files.

[1.0.0] - Initial Version

• Initial implementation of the Flask application to control the Dune Weaver sand table.
• Added core functionality for:
  • Serial port connection and management.
  • Parsing .thr files (theta-rho format).
  • Executing patterns via Arduino.
  • Basic Flask endpoints for listing, uploading, and running .thr files.