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@dennismysh dennismysh released this 31 Jan 23:29
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2026 Dot Matrix Timer v1.0.0

✨ New Features

  • Monthly Progress Visualization: 12 individual month matrices showing day-by-day progress
  • Smart Grid Layouts: Optimized grid dimensions for each month (31, 28, 30 days)
  • Visual Progress Logic: Past months (fully lit), current month (days elapsed), future months (dark)
  • Responsive Design: Adapts from desktop (4 columns) to mobile (single column)
  • Interactive Elements: Hover effects, click animations, fullscreen support
  • Dual Time Displays: Both elapsed and remaining time with color coding

🎨 Visual Improvements

  • Consistent Theming: All matrices use identical styling (no special backgrounds/borders)
  • Hover Animations: Subtle lift effects on month containers
  • Color Consistency: Green (active), dark gray (inactive) throughout
  • Typography: Uppercase labels with consistent spacing

📊 Time Hierarchy

  • Year Level: 365-day overview with percentage progress
  • Month Level: Individual monthly progress tracking
  • Day Level: Current time period progression
  • Time Units: Hours, minutes, seconds with real-time updates

🔧 Technical Details

  • Smart Grid Calculations: Optimal dimensions using sqrt-based approach
  • Performance: Updates every second with efficient DOM manipulation
  • Browser Compatibility: Works in all modern browsers with CSS Grid support
  • Mobile Optimized: Touch-friendly with responsive breakpoints

🚀 Installation & Usage

  1. Download dot-matrix-timer-v1.0.0.zip
  2. Extract and open index.html in any modern browser
  3. Works immediately - no installation required
  4. Fully functional offline - local time calculations

📱 Compatibility

  • ✅ Chrome/Chromium (v80+)
  • ✅ Safari (v13+)
  • ✅ Firefox (v75+)
  • ✅ Edge (v80+)
  • ✅ Mobile browsers with CSS Grid support
  • ✅ Tablet and desktop responsive

🎯 Use Cases

  • Year Progress Tracking: Visual representation of 2026 completion
  • Productivity Focus: Time awareness for goals and milestones
  • Meeting Timer: Quick visual reference during presentations
  • Educational Tool: Teaching time concepts visually
  • Ambient Display: Office/kitchen/dashboard dashboard

🔮 Future Roadmap

  • v1.1: Theme customization and color schemes
  • v1.2: Data export (CSV, JSON) and history
  • v1.3: Sound effects and notifications
  • v2.0: Progressive Web App (PWA) with offline support

🐛 Known Issues & Limitations

  • Requires modern browser with CSS Grid support
  • Time display accuracy depends on system clock
  • Large year matrix may be dense on small screens

Full Changelog: https://github.com/dennismysh/dot-matrix-timer/commits/v1.0.0

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