Stable Release

New Features

• Text Plotting Tool - Plot text using single-line Block font with adjustable sizes (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large)
• Multi-line Text Support - Create text with multiple lines directly in the web interface
• SVG File Upload - Upload and plot SVG files with automatic scaling to fit canvas
• G-code File Upload - Upload pre-generated G-code files for plotting
• Captive Portal - Automatic redirect when connecting to PlotterBot WiFi for easier access
• Confirmation Dialog - Prevents accidental plotting with confirmation before sending to plotter

Improvements

• Enhanced Web Interface - Streamlined UI with Draw and Text tools
• Better README - Added detailed installation instructions with Windows/macOS/Linux support
• Download Options - Clear instructions for downloading releases vs cloning repository
• Motor Calibration - Updated default values and clearer calibration instructions

Bug Fixes

• Fixed X-axis inversion for correct plotting orientation
• Improved motor step calculations for accurate positioning

Installation

See the README for complete installation instructions.

Quick Start:

1. Download and extract this release
2. Install PlatformIO: pip install platformio (or pip3 on macOS/Linux)
3. Connect ESP32 via USB
4. Upload: cd plotter_sketch && pio run --target upload
5. Connect to WiFi "PlotterBot" (password: plot2025)
6. Open http://plotter.local or http://192.168.4.1

Hardware Requirements

• ESP32 DevKit (38-pin recommended)
• 3x 28BYJ-48 stepper motors with ULN2003 drivers
• 5V power supply (1-2A)

Full hardware setup guide: HARDWARE_SETUP.md

Initial Release

This is the initial stable version. Supports drawing and plotting via the device wifi network and web server.