Here's a list summarizing some of the key undergoing changes to our library from earlier versions:
- Minor cmake changes for Java builds and Java examples are now toggled with the same BUILDEXAMPLES cmake switch
- Made some improvements in the utilities class for our C drivers
- Fixed issue with some drivers not being usable on subplatforms due to pin numbers using uint8 type
- New sensors: ims, ecezo, mb704x, rf22
- Warnings as errors enabled for C/CXX (fixed warnings from -Wall and others)
- Fix for C/CXX compile flag append issue #485
- C sensor libraries for: my9221, otp538u, guvas12d, ppd42ns
- New sensor: ms5803
- Added approximately 50 C sources for UPM drivers that can be used on both Unix and RTOS boards
- Provided generic alternatives to the Grove set of classes as they will be deprecated over time and eventually removed
- UPM modules are now being packed and published on NPM as sources rather than binaries to enhance compatibility with various boards and systems
- Build both python2 and python3 modules if the corresponding python libs are available and removed cmake BUILDPYTHON3 switch
- Converted python examples to run on both python2 and python3
- Added 'upm' hierarchy to python module install path which changes the way UPM modules are imported Example: old: import pyupm_dfrph new: from upm import pyupm_dfrph or import upm.pyupm_dfrph
- Added ctests for consistancy checking UPM repo as well as sanity checking for python2/3 modules and examples
- Various documentation and driver fixes throughout
- New sensors: nmea_gps, mma7361, bh1750, hka5, dfrorp, dfrec, sht1x
- Extended l3gd20 driver to support I2C connections in addition to IIO
- Updated ads1x15, mcp9808 and ssd1306 I2C drivers to not throw a fatal exception if they fail to set a different I2C speed
- Added extra functionality to apa102 driver, backlight control to jhd1313m1 LCDs and fixed htu21d
- Improved documentation with build dependencies, refreshed the list of known limitations and simplified the component name for a few sensors
- Fixed several existing drivers and updated Grove Temperature sensor to use new formula for v1.1+ by default
- Separated codebase for upm_grove module that bundles some of the starter kit sensors into individual source files
- Documentation and doxygen tag updates with correct spelling for Celsius in several places, this also affects API compatibility
- Removed superfluous BUILDSWIG option, some build recipes might be impacted
- New sensor: ms5611
- Mraa 1.1.1 required changes to UPM drivers and examples for IIO core kernel support
- Rev'ed libmraa requirement to 1.1.1
- Fix for building python2 vs python3 bindings
- Fixes for jhd1313m1 row/font size and reset
- Added bacnet utility class
- New sensors: bmx055, bmi055, bmc160, bma250e, bmg150, bmm150, t8100, tb7300
- C++ header files have been renamed from *.h to *.hpp along with all Intel provided examples and code samples to allow for native C drivers
- Updated driver compatibility to new MRAA 1.0 API
- First sensor implementations for our newly added Dallas One Wire support
- Several fixes based on issues reported on Github
- Changed SWIG linking strategy, more robust Travis CI build checks
- New sensors: ds2413, ds18b20, bmp280, bno055, l3gd20
- Added a generic driver for taking snapshots from an USB camera device
- New API changes section in documentation to let users know when the UPM API gets modified
- Fixed some spelling errors and improved JavaScript documentation builds with newer versions of YUI and Node
- Enhanced Cmake scripts and the build process
- New sensors: vcap, e50hx
- Fixed library build process for different configurations across multiple environments reported by users.
- Fixed multiple GFX library header clash and improved SSD1351 compatibility by changing SPI mode
- Added Node and Python array typemaps for nrf24l01
- Added 2 new JAVA examples
- Introduced C++ Interfaces for several sensor categories that will help consolidate the sensor APIs with uniform function names upon implementation
- Greatly improved Node.js detection and handling during build and install, and should be now compatible with all major versions
- Added a driver for the Curie IMU (accelerometer + gyroscope) that works with the new Firmata support implemented by MRAA
- Continued to provide several JAVA fixes and examples
- Many new industrial and maker sensors: cwlsxxa, teams, tex00, h803x, apa102, smartdrive, bmi160, bme280, ds1808lc, hlg150, lp8860, max44009, si1132, t6713, si7005, ssd1351
- Updated the API and added new functionality for the MY9221 class and derived sensors: grovecircularled and groveledbar, along with new code samples that show these changes
- Provided a fix for one JAVA example that uses interrupts and updated library install paths
- Several documentation improvements and pictures were added for new sensors
- A few other sensors received minor patches
- First implementations for industrial grade Modbus sensors, along with first sensor examples that use the new iio system driver in MRAA
- Significant improvements to the stepmotor driver that will now allow precise control using any GPIO pin and extended the API with new functionality
- Further improved JAVA bindings and sensor ISRs have been modified to implement Runnable objects
- Improved Python typemaps and error checking, documentation now includes detailed function descriptions
- Simplified the build process by eliminating the need to define redundant MRAA related environment variables
- New sensors: nlgpio16, ads1x15, t3311, hdxxvxta, hwxpxx, rhusb, ili9341, apds9930, kxcjk1013
- Over 150 supported sensor drivers including some industrial grade devices
- Improved the JAVA bindings, added a large number of examples for sensors, enabled JAVA builds in Travis CI, and introduced automatic loading for the JAVA shared libraries
- Continued to improve existing sensor drivers and to enhance them with the new C++ coding style and exception types
- Several cmake improvements to allow building on various Linux distributions and with a newer version of Node.JS
- Simplified adding and building of C++ sensor examples via cmake
- New sensors: micsv89, xbee, urm37, adxrs610, bma220, dfrph, mcp9808, sx1276, groveultrasonic, ozw
- Fully functional and documented JAVA language bindings for sensors with several examples also available
- Added standardized exception handling support across all language bindings and updated sensors to use this feature
- Sensor drivers are now available and can be installed individually using NPM for Node.js users
- Continuous Integration with Travis CI ensures new contributions are built automatically once they are received
- API rewrite and improvements for hcsr04, sm130, eboled, loudness
- Documentation improvements and code style changes from C to C++
- New sensors: hyld9767, mg811, wheelencoder, grovegprs, mpu9250, ssd1306, es9257, lm35, mq4, mq6, mq7, mq8
- Introduced RPM package generation feature from cmake via cpack
- Performed a thorough documentation review and merged resulting changes, includes last remaining images and grouping sensors by kits
- Added support for Sparkfun Sensor Blocks (OLED & IMU)
- Fully reworked API for at42qt1070, mpu9150 and lcd classes, while maintaining backwards compatibility for existing lcd displays
- Extended doxygen tags for better integration with automated documentation generators
- New sensors: rgbringcoder, hp20x, pn532, sainsmartks, lsm9ds0, eboled
- Updated index pages for API documentation and cross-linked them
- More images were added for Grove, Adafruit and Sparkfun sensors along with licensing information
- Applied a set of patches to improve code robustness
- Added support for Grove NFC Tag sensor
- Fixed several typos in library and sensor names
- New sensor: m24lr64e
- Provided automated, updated and comprehensive sensor API documentation for C++, Python and JavaScript
- Edited sensor names, library descriptions and doxygen tags for consistency
- Fixed the TH02 sensor driver and made major improvements to i2clcd driver
- Added new and updated images for numerous new and existing sensors
- Started this changelog
- New sensors: sx6119, si114x, maxsonarez, hm11, ht9170, h3lis331dl, ad8232, grovescam
- Passed 100 supported sensor drivers
- Updated header files with new doxygen tags for improved API documentation generation
- Added python examples for sensors
- Fixed the buzzer and servo drivers for the Intel Edison
- Renamed bmp and gp2y sensor classes to be more generic
- Completely revamped implementation for tm1637
- New sensors: mma7660, cjq4435, adxl335, hmtrp, nunchuck, otp538u, l298, groveelectromagnet, grovecollision, adis16448, at42qt1070, grovemd, ina132, grovegsr, groveo2, groveemg, pca9685, pca9685ss, adafruitms1438, hx711, flex, groveeldriver, mhz16, apds9002, waterlevel, zfm20, uln200xa, grovewfs, isd1820
- Passed 50 supported sensor drivers
- Starter Kit and Additional Roadshow and Hackaton sensors added
- Several examples and documentation updates submitted
- Wrote new proper SWIG typemaps for arrays
- Fixed the i2clcd write function, improved several other sensors
- New sensors: rpr220, rotaryencoder, biss0001, rfr359f, grovespeaker, mq303a, ppd42ns, wt5001, yg1006, ublox6, mpr121, groveloudness, guvas12d, grovewater, grovevdiv, grovelinefinder, ta12200, groveehr, grovemoisture, gp2y0a, a110x, ds1307, adc121c021, enc03r, ttp223, itg3200, am2315, tp401, ldt0028, htu21d, mpl3115a2, lsm303, joystick12, tsl2561, groverotary, groveslider, adxl345, grovebutton, lol, groverelay
- Added MQ series gas sensors and a few others
- Generated Doxygen layout file to improve API look and feel
- Several sensor documentation updates
- Fixed SWIG node build issues
- Added lpd8806 digital led strip
- Fixed SWIG python builds
- Extended i2clcd devices with new functions
- Made SWIG interface improvements and added extra types
- Added nrf8001 BLE support
- Few other sensor additions and fixes
- New drivers for microphone and mpu9150
- Added generic driver for stepper motors
- Updated all code to use MRAA and version dependency
- Added new bmp/gy pressure sensor and updated servo
- Started UPM documentation and related pages
- Updated MRAA dependencies
- Updated SWIG support for some sensors
- New sensor support for mma7455 accelerometer
- Several new sensors added
- Documentation fixes
- IPK generation
- Updated MRAA dependency
- Initial release with some basic grove sensors and hmc5883
- Doxygen and SWIG support implemented