From bf52f99a3abc9bd10daaa0cff44fc432a03f63a3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Fred Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2021 12:41:03 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Create release-notes.md Add release notes to main sketch folder --- release-notes.md | 93 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 93 insertions(+) create mode 100644 release-notes.md diff --git a/release-notes.md b/release-notes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0893e1a --- /dev/null +++ b/release-notes.md @@ -0,0 +1,93 @@ +The DCC-EX Team is pleased to release CommandStation-EX-v3.0.0 as a Production Release. This release is a major re-write of earlier versions. We've re-architected the code-base so that it can better handle new features going forward. + +**Known Bugs:** + - **Consisting through JMRI** - currently does not work in this release. You may use the command to do this manually. + - **Wi-Fi** - works, but can be challenging to use if you want to switch between AP mode and STA station mode. + - **Pololu Motor Shield** - is supported with this release, but the user may have to play around with some timings to enable programming mode due to limitation in its current sensing circuitry + +**Summary of the key new features added to CommandStation-EX V3.0.3** + - ** command to write loco address and clear consist** + - ** command will allow for consist address** + - **Startup commands implemented** + +**Summary of the key new features added to CommandStation-EX V3.0.2:** +- **Create new output for current in mA for ```` command** - New current response outputs current in mA, overlimit current, and maximum board capable current +- **Simultaneously update JMRI to handle new current meter** + +**Summary of the key new features added to CommandStation-EX V3.0.1:** + - **Add back fix for jitter** + - **Add Turnouts, Outputs and Sensors to `````` command output** + + **Summary of the key new features added to CommandStation-EX V3.0.0:** + + - **New USB Browser Based Throttle** - WebThrottle-EX is a full front-end to controller to control the CS to run trains. + - **WiFi Support** - AP and station modes supported. Auto-detection of an ESP8266 WiFi module with AT firmware on a Mega's serial port. Connection to JMRI and WiThrottle clients. + - **Withrottle Integrations** - Act as a host for up to four WiThrottle clients concurrently. + - **Add LCD/OLED support** - OLED supported on Mega only + - **Improved CV programming routines** - checks for length of CV pulse, and breaks out of the wait state once it has received an ACK, now reading one CV per second. + - **Improved current sensing** - rewrote current sensing routines for safer operation. Current thresholds based on milliamps, not magic numbers + - **Individual track power control** - Ability to toggle power on either or both tracks, and to "JOIN" the tracks and make them output the same waveform for multiple power districts. + - **Single or Dual-Pin PWM output** - Allows control of H-bridges with PH/EN or dual PWM inputs + - **New, simpler function command** - `````` command allows setting functions based on their number, not based on a code as in `````` + - **Function reminders** - Function reminders are sent in addition to speed reminders + - **Functions to F28** - All NMRA functions are now supported + - **Filters and user functions** - Ability to filter commands in the parser and execute custom code based on them. (ex: Redirect Turnout commands via NRF24) + - **Diagnostic `````` commands** - See documentation for a full list of new diagnostic commands + - **Rewrote DCC++ Parser** - more efficient operation, accepts multi-char input and uses less RAM + - **Rewritten waveform generator** - capable of using any pin for DCC waveform out, eliminating the need for jumpers + - **Rewritten packet generator** - Simplify and make smaller, remove idea of "registers" from original code + - **Add free RAM messages** - Free RAM messages are now printed whenever there is a decerase in available RAM + - **Fix EEPROM bugs** + - **Number of locos discovery command** - ```<#>``` command + - **Support for more locomotives** - 20 locomotives on an UNO and 50 an a Mega. + - **Automatic slot managment** - slot variable in throttle/function commands are ignored and slot management is taken care of automatically. `````` command added to release locos from memory. + + +**Key Contributors** + +**Project Lead** +- Fred Decker - Holly Springs, North Carolina, USA (FlightRisk) + +**CommandStation-EX Developers** +- Chris Harlow - Bournemouth, UK (UKBloke) +- Harald Barth - Stockholm, Sweden (Haba) +- Fred Decker - Holly Springs, North Carolina, USA (FlightRisk) +- Dave Cutting - Logan, Utah, USA (Dave Cutting/ David Cutting) +- M Steve Todd - - Engine Driver and JMRI Interface +- Scott Catalanno - Pennsylvania +- Gregor Baues - Île-de-France, France (grbba) + +**exInstaller Software** +- Anthony W - Dayton, Ohio, USA (Dex, Dex++) + +**Website and Documentation** +- Mani Kumar - Bangalor, India (Mani / Mani Kumar) +- Fred Decker - Holly Springs, North Carolina, USA (FlightRisk) +- Dave Cutting - Logan, Utah, USA (Dave Cutting/ David Cutting) +- Roger Beschizza - Dorset, UK (Roger Beschizza) +- Keith Ledbetter - Chicago, Illinois, USA (Keith Ledbetter) +- Kevin Smith - (KCSmith) + +**WebThrotle-EX** +- Fred Decker - Holly Springs, NC (FlightRisk/FrightRisk) +- Mani Kumar - Bangalor, India (Mani /Mani Kumar) +- Matt H - + + + +**Beta Testing / Release Management / Support** +- Larry Dribin - Release Management +- Keith Ledbetter +- BradVan der Elst +- Andrew Pye +- Mike Bowers +- Randy McKenzie +- Roberto Bravin +- Sim Brigden +- Alan Lautenslager +- Martin Bafver +- Mário André Silva +- Anthony Kochevar +- Gajanatha Kobbekaduwe +- Sumner Patterson +- Paul - Virginia, USA From 92fb06c69182a7fbb764cf4f5dad00d07c720b2f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Fred Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2021 12:43:15 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Rename release-notes.md to release_notes.md --- release-notes.md => release_notes.md | 0 1 file changed, 0 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-) rename release-notes.md => release_notes.md (100%) diff --git a/release-notes.md b/release_notes.md similarity index 100% rename from release-notes.md rename to release_notes.md