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Changelog {#changelog}
===============
Here's a list summarizing some of the key undergoing changes to our library
from earlier versions:
### v0.7.0
* 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
### v0.6.2
* 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
### v0.6.1
* 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
### v0.6.0
* 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
### 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
* Updated MRAA dependency
### v0.1.0
* Initial release with some basic grove sensors and hmc5883
* Doxygen and SWIG support implemented