• ESP32 auto pin handling: Improved board detection and automatic MAX7219 pin configuration for ESP32 variants.
• Reliable Web UI update mechanism: Replaced size-only validation of /index.html with content comparison to ensure HTML updates correctly, even when file size remains unchanged.
• AP-mode SSID/Password bug: Saving in AP mode now preserves the correct SSID and password, preventing the device from getting stuck in AP mode.
• AP-mode loop refactor: Display animation and web server handling optimized for better responsiveness and stability.
• Web UI updates: factory_reset and upload endpoints updated to match the new design. Small UI improvements.
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Notes:
• Users experiencing AP-mode issues should reselect their WiFi and re-enter their password once to restore STA mode.
• Patch release only; no new features added.
Fixed / Updated:
• AP-mode SSID/Password bug: Saving in AP mode now preserves the correct SSID and password, preventing the device from getting stuck in AP mode.
• AP-mode loop refactor: Display animation and web server handling optimized for better responsiveness and stability.
• Web UI updates: factory_reset and upload endpoints updated to match the new design.
Notes:
• Users experiencing AP-mode issues should reselect their WiFi and re-enter their password once to restore STA mode.
• Patch release only; no new features added.
Time Zone Update
•Added updated rule for: Atlantic/Canary → WET0WEST,M3.5.0/1,M10.5.0
•Ensures correct DST handling for Canary Islands region.
ESP32-S2 Adjustment
ESP32-S2 builds have been temporarily moved to HTTP-only mode.
This change improves stability due to SSL/TLS issues observed on certain boards (yes… looking at you, Wemos S2 Mini 👀).
Brand New Web UI
•Complete UI refinement for improved structure and clarity.
•Advanced settings reorganized into modular categories.
•Cleaner hierarchy and better consistency with the web installer.
•Improved micro-interactions and visual polish.
Time Zone Update
•Added updated rule for: Atlantic/Canary → WET0WEST,M3.5.0/1,M10.5.0
•Ensures correct DST handling for Canary Islands region.
ESP32-S2 Adjustment
ESP32-S2 builds have been temporarily moved to HTTP-only mode.
This change improves stability due to SSL/TLS issues observed on certain boards (yes… looking at you, Wemos S2 Mini 👀).
Brand New Web UI
•Complete UI refinement for improved structure and clarity.
•Advanced settings reorganized into modular categories.
•Cleaner hierarchy and better consistency with the web installer.
•Improved micro-interactions and visual polish.
- Centralized device identity (hostname, AP SSID, AP password).
- Added cross-platform setupHostname() for ESP8266 / ESP32.
- Apply hostname before WiFi connection in STA and AP modes.
- Enabled WiFi.persistent(false) to reduce flash writes.
- mDNS now uses configured hostname consistently.
- Added /ip and /hostname endpoints.
- Web UI footer now displays live IP and host (or AP mode).
- Clear behavior in AP mode (shows AP IP and AP-Mode).
- Implemented safe config migration for new JSON key
- Auto-update HTML UI when version changes
- Improve USB CDC serial stability on native USB boards
- Avoid blocking serial dumps on native USB boards
- Added “Clock-Only Mode When Dimmed” feature
- Cross-board stability validation (ESP8266 / ESP32 / S2)
The ESPTimeCast project now includes the web interface (HTML/CSS/JS) and configuration files directly in the sketch.
Key improvements:
- No separate `/data` folder or LittleFS upload is needed.
- After flashing the sketch, the device will automatically create and manage the configuration on first boot.
- The setup process is simplified: users only need to upload the main sketch for full functionality.
- Backwards-compatible with existing boards: previous configuration files will still be loaded if present.
This change makes installation faster, reduces potential errors with LittleFS uploads, and simplifies maintenance for new users.
