LcdMenu v5.4.0

New Features

• Add Widgets Example Sketch by @forntoh in #262
• Remove WidgetCharset class and introduce templated WidgetList class by @forntoh in #255
• Add widget functionality into the library by @forntoh in #248

Enhancements

• Update Examples to use Widgets by @forntoh in #260
• Refactor ItemSubMenu class to inherit from BaseItemZeroWidget and update methods by @forntoh in #259
• Enhance widget rendering to ensure that the active Widget is always visible by @forntoh in #258
• Improve memory management and string handling in ItemInput class by @forntoh in #256
• Remove WidgetCharset class and introduce templated WidgetList class by @forntoh in #255
• Update ItemBack class to inherit from BaseItemZeroWidget by @forntoh in #252
• Refactor item command class to use item widget by @forntoh in #251
• Update logging mechanism with LOG macro in multiple classes by @forntoh in #250

Bug Fixes

• Bugfix: 4 bars appear when no indicators are being shown by @forntoh in #257

Documentation Updates

• Comprehensive Documentation Update for Widgets and Menu Items by @forntoh in #275

Full Changelog: 5.3.1...5.4.0

LcdMenu v5.3.1

Bug Fixes

• Bugfix: 4 bars appear when no indicators are being shown by @forntoh in #257

Full Changelog: 5.3.0...5.3.1

LcdMenu v5.3.0

New Features

• Add support for additional board types by @forntoh in #246
  Introduced support for additional board types (ESP32, ESP8266, STM32, MKR1000 etc) in the Arduino compilation workflow.

Enhancements

• Integrate Fast and Efficient String Formatting Library by @forntoh in #244
• Enhanced the LCD display configuration and temperature measurement logic in the RTOS example by @forntoh in #246
• Streamlined text rendering in the CharacterDisplayRenderer, improving performance and clarity by @forntoh in #246

Full Changelog: 5.2.0...5.3.0

LcdMenu v5.2.0

New Features

• Add Support for LCDs using SSD1803 controller by @forntoh in #243
• Add View Shifting to MenuRenderer for Handling Long Text by @forntoh in #241

Enhancements

• Delegate Rendering of Separator and Value to Renderer by @forntoh in #240

Chore Updates

• Add release notes generation by @forntoh in #239
• Add tagging options for PR types and update checklist. by @forntoh in #238

Documentation Updates

• Fix typo in character-display.rst by @forntoh in #242
• Update API references to use C++ syntax for better clarity and consistency by @forntoh in #237

Full Changelog: 5.1.0...5.2.0

LcdMenu v5.1.0

New Features

• [Feat] Add Menu Renderer by @forntoh in #233

Enhancements

• Patch/remove screen row dependency in renderer by @forntoh in #235
• Remove itemIndex dependency from renderer by @forntoh in #234

Full Changelog: 5.0.0...5.1.0

LcdMenu v5.0.0

New Features

• Feature/move control to items by @ShishkinDmitriy in #199
• Feature/eliminate types by @ShishkinDmitriy in #213
• Feature/introduce menu screen by @ShishkinDmitriy in #216
• [Feat] Add Digital Input Adapter for Enhanced Menu Navigation by @forntoh in #214
• Feature/refactor items by @ShishkinDmitriy in #221
• [feat] Replace ItemProgress with Item[type]Range by @forntoh in #228

Enhancements

• Replace SimpleNavConfig with KeyboardAdapter by @forntoh in #218
• Replace DigitalInputAdapter with ButtonAdapter by @forntoh in #223
• Update various item setters by @forntoh in #225
• Enable jumping to upper bound when lower bound reached by @forntoh in #226
• Isolate constants by @forntoh in #227

Bug Fixes

• Bugfix/stuck on submenu enter by @ShishkinDmitriy in #219

Chore Updates

• [chore] Improved Debug Logging by @forntoh in #220

Documentation Updates

• LcdMenu 5.0.0 Documentation by @forntoh in #230
• Update Code Documentation by @forntoh in #224

Breaking Changes

• This release introduces breaking changes. Please review the migration guide for details on how to update your code.

Full Changelog: 4.2.0...5.0.0

LcdMenu v4.2.0

New Features

• Replace RotaryNavConfig with RotaryInputAdapter by @forntoh in #206
• Add SimpleNavConfig and deprecate processMenuCommand by @forntoh in #189

Bug Fixes

• Remove dependencies [fix for #203] by @forntoh in #215
• Make global util functions inline by @ShishkinDmitriy in #192

Full Changelog: 4.1.0...4.2.0

LcdMenu v4.1.0

New Features ⭐️

• Menu Command Processor Helper for Rotary Encoder by @forntoh in #185
  A helper function was added to handle menu navigation using a rotary encoder. This makes it easier for developers to implement rotary-based navigation for their LCD menus, streamlining the interaction process. It allows smoother scrolling through menu items and simplifies input with just a rotary encoder.

Enhancements:

• Examples: Added basic rotary encoder and input rotary examples to demonstrate functionality.

Bug Fixes:

• Code Cleanup: Removed unused print statements to improve code quality.

Full Changelog: 4.0.0...4.1.0

LcdMenu 4.0.0

This release introduces a major refactor of the display management system, aimed at making it more modular and flexible. The key change is the introduction of a display interface abstraction that decouples the display logic from the specific hardware, allowing for easier integration of different display types.

What's Changed

• Display Interface Abstraction:
  • A new DisplayInterface class has been introduced to define a common interface for all display types.
  • This interface allows developers to easily swap out display implementations (e.g., LCD, OLED) without modifying the core logic.
• Implemented LiquidCrystalI2CAdapter to support LiquidCrystal_I2C displays.
• Implemented LiquidCrystalAdapter to support LiquidCrystal displays.
• Improved Modularity and Flexibility:
  • By decoupling the display management logic from the specific hardware, the system is now more modular and easier to extend with new display types.
  • The menu and cursor handling logic has been adapted to work seamlessly with the new interface, ensuring backward compatibility while providing enhanced flexibility.
• Debug mode is now turned off by default

Bug Fixes and Improvements

• Memory Management: Optimized the handling of dynamic memory allocation to prevent memory leaks and improve stability.
• Code Cleanup: Refactored the codebase for better readability and maintainability. Deprecated functions and variables have been removed or replaced with more efficient alternatives.
• Documentation: Updated and expanded the documentation to reflect the new architecture and features.

Breaking Changes

• API Changes: The introduction of the DisplayInterface class and its implementation may require changes to existing projects. Users must update their code to work with the new interface and adapters.
• Some methods and features directly tied to the LiquidCrystal_I2C library have been refactored or removed. Please review the migration guide for details on how to update your code.

Full Changelog: 3.5.6...4.0.0

LcdMenu 3.5.6

Chore Updates

• Make isAtTheStart and isAtTheEnd public by @forntoh in #172

Full Changelog: 3.5.5...3.5.6