Gridflow v1.1.0

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Gridflow v1.1.0 - GridDash Compatibility Update

Welcome to Gridflow v1.1.0! This version transforms your Arduino-based keypad into a powerful, context-aware productivity ecosystem for Windows, now with foundational support and seamless integration for GridDash.

🚀 What's New in v1.1.0:

• GridDash Integration: Automatically broadcasts real-time connection status, COM port info, and current display modes to GridDash via a shared gridflow_status.json file.
• Auto-Generating Configuration: No more manual file setup! Gridflow now automatically creates a default gridflow_config.json in your AppData folder on the first run.
• Smart Port Switching: Change your COM port on the fly in the config file, and the Connection Manager will automatically drop and reconnect to the new port—no restarts required.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Added comprehensive background logging (debug_log.txt) to easily track serial connections, module loading, and workflow execution errors.
• Persistent QoL Features: All your favorites remain intact, including Workflow Orchestration, Real-time PC Telemetry, Context-Aware Media, and lightweight System Tray Efficiency.

🛠 How to Install:

• Download the Gridflow.zip (or the executable).
• Ensure your Arduino is connected and flashed with the provided sketch.
• Run Gridflow Main.exe.
• Note: Your config file will now automatically generate at %appdata%\GridFlow rather than the local executable folder.

⚙️ How to Automate (Run on Startup):

• Create a shortcut for Gridflow Main.exe.
• Open the run dialog using Win + R and type shell:startup.
• Paste the shortcut file into the startup folder.

⚠️ Notes & Tips:

• Finding Your Config & Logs: To edit your keybinds/workflows or check the debug log, press Win + R, type %appdata%\GridFlow, and hit Enter.
• GPU Stats: Currently requires an NVIDIA graphics card and the latest drivers to display correctly.
• Windows Security: You may need to click "More Info" -> "Run anyway" when launching for the first time as the executable is self-signed.

Gridflow v1.0.0

Gridflow v1.0.0 - Initial Production Release

Welcome to the first official release of Gridflow! This version transforms your Arduino-based keypad into a powerful, context-aware productivity ecosystem for Windows.

🚀 What's Included:

• Workflow Orchestration: Execute sequences of apps, websites, and hotkey combos with one press.
• Real-time PC Telemetry: Live monitoring for CPU, RAM, GPU (NVIDIA), Disk, and Network stats.
• Context-Aware Media: View current artist/song title directly on your hardware.
• Background Efficiency: Runs as a lightweight system tray application.
• Hot-Reloading: Modify your config.json while the app is running—no restarts required.

🛠 How to Install:

• Download the Gridflow.zip (or the executable).
• Ensure your Arduino is connected and flashed with the provided sketch.
• Run Gridflow Main.exe.

⚙️ How to Automate:

• Create a shortcut for Gridflow Main.exe
• Go to "shell:startup" using win + r
• Paste the shortcut file in the startups folder

⚠️ Notes:

• GPU Stats: Currently requires an NVIDIA graphics card and the latest drivers.
• Windows Security: You may need to click "More Info" -> "Run anyway" when launching for the first time as the executable is self-signed.