Here's a list summarizing some of the key undergoing changes to our library from earlier versions:
v0.5.1
- 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
v0.5.0
- 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
v0.4.1
- 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
v0.4.0
- 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
v0.3.2
- 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
v0.3.1
- 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
v0.3.0
- 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
v0.2.0
- 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
v0.1.9
- 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
v0.1.8
- Added MQ series gas sensors and a few others
- Generated Doxygen layout file to improve API look and feel
- Several sensor documentation updates
v0.1.7
- Fixed SWIG node build issues
- Added lpd8806 digital led strip
v0.1.6
- 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
v0.1.5
- New drivers for microphone and mpu9150
- Added generic driver for stepper motors
- Updated all code to use MRAA and version dependency
v0.1.4
- Added new bmp/gy pressure sensor and updated servo
- Started UPM documentation and related pages
- Updated MRAA dependencies
v0.1.3
- Updated SWIG support for some sensors
- New sensor support for mma7455 accelerometer
v0.1.2
- Several new sensors added
- Documentation fixes
- IPK generation
v0.1.1
v0.1.0
- Initial release with some basic grove sensors and hmc5883
- Doxygen and SWIG support implemented