@mxtommy/kip 3.10.4 → 3.12.0

package/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,7 +1,29 @@
+# v 3.12.0
+# New Features
+* Chartplotter Mode: A dual‑panel, performance‑tuned split experience that lets you run KIP dashboards and Freeboard‑SK together in one adaptive shell. Keep the chart live while moving between dashboards. Seamless side‑by‑side in landscape, smart vertical stacking in portrait and as always, designed for mobile and touch. Use the per‑dashboard forced collapse option for data‑focused layouts while Freeboard remains active in the background. Drag resize split distribution with commit‑on‑save editing. This feature brings you:
+  * Freeboard-SK chart continuity while you cycle dashboards (full-on dedicated MFD feel, Signal K native!)
+  * Remote dashboard switching compatible (no chart context loss)
+  * Split collapse and change dashboard transitive animations
+  * Per‑dashboard collapse flag to lock map closed for data‑dense layouts
+  * Optional Freeboard‑SK widget still available if persistent background map not required
+# Improvements
+* Updated help documentation:
+  * New Community section: curated video library, creator channel directory, contribution guidelines (PR / Discord #showcase) and ecosystem resource table.
+  * Added optional Chromium "No Sleep" and resource usage optimization launch parameters to the "Kiosk Mode" documentation.
+  * Enhanced "Digital Switching and PUT" section with links to supported devices.
+  * "Managing Dashboards" tips and recommendations update.
+# v 3.11.0
+# New Features
+* Level gauge: Dual-scale heel angle indicator combining a high‑precision ±5° fine level with a wide ±40° coarse arc for fast trim tuning and broader heel / sea‑state monitoring. **Special thanks to @fymmot for permission to integrate his plugin code. See https://github.com/fymmot/signalk-heel-angle**
+# Improvements
+* Minor Switch Panel state visibility improvement using bold fonts and a glow effect. Fixes #813
+* Enhance Countdown Timer Widget with Configurable Time and Sound Alerts. Fixes #814
+## Fixes
+* Dashboard edit button in disabled state on initial app load. Fixes #809
 # v 3.10.4
 ## Fixes
 * Dashboard edit button disabled by default on load. Fixes #805
-* Clicking the right sidenav Settings button close the sidenav but does not navigate to the page on some browsers.
+* Clicking the right sidenav Settings button closes the sidenav but does not navigate to the page on some browsers.
 # v 3.10.3
 ## Fixes
 * Failed to start: pluginConstructor is not a function. Fixes #808

package/README.md

@@ -1,8 +1,22 @@
-# About KIP
+# KIP – Signal K Multi-Function Display (MFD) and Marine Instrument Panel
+[![Help Docs](https://img.shields.io/badge/Help-Docs-blue)](src/assets/help-docs/welcome.md)
+[![Community Videos](https://img.shields.io/badge/Community-Videos-purple)](src/assets/help-docs/community.md)
+[![Contact](https://img.shields.io/badge/Contact-Get_in_touch-success)](src/assets/help-docs/contact-us.md)
 
-KIP is a powerful and versatile marine instrumentation package designed to display [Signal K](https://signalk.org) data ([GitHub Projet](https://github.com/SignalK/signalk-server)). It replicates the functionality of modern Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) similar to most commercial products, while offering unmatched flexibility and customization. KIP can be tailored to any arrangement, displaying all kinds of data available from the [Signal K](https://signalk.org) server.
+**KIP is the most popular Signal K MFD and marine instrument panel: plug-and-play, touch-optimized, pre-installed, and ready-to-use across all devices.**
 
-With its responsive design, KIP works seamlessly across phones, tablets, Raspberry Pi, and computers, ensuring an optimal user experience on any device. It supports touchscreen gestures, night/day modes, Progressive Web App (PWA) functionality for a full-screen, app-like experience or Kiosk mode as a dedicate hardware solution.
+Unlike many dashboards, KIP comes **automatically included with Signal K distributions**, so there’s nothing extra to install or configure. Simply start your [Signal K](https://signalk.org) server, open KIP in a browser, and it’s ready to go. A single instance works everywhere — no per-device deployment is needed.
+
+KIP is designed for sailors and boaters who want:
+
+- A **ready-to-use, classic marine app experience** with minimal setup.
+- A **modern, polished interface** optimized for marine displays.
+- **Touch-optimized design**: touch-first, intuitive design for tablets, phones, and other touch-enabled devices.
+- **Cross-platform support**: runs on phones, tablets, laptops, Raspberry Pi, Web Enabled TV or other fixed displays - anywhere you can run a web browser.
+- **Instant access to all Signal K data**: displays gauges, charts, switches, and other widgets right out of the box.
+- **Flexible dashboards**: customize layouts, drag-and-drop widgets, night/day mode, kiosk/fullscreen and remote control support.
+
+With KIP, you get the **familiar feel of professional Multi-Function Displays** combined with the flexibility of Signal K. It’s simple, reliable, and highly usable — the ultimate ready-to-go, modern, touch-first, Multi-Function Display for [Signal K](https://signalk.org) vessels.
 
 ![KIP](./images/KIPDemo.png)
 
@@ -53,18 +67,15 @@ Run KIP in full-screen mode without browser controls, just like a native mobile
 - Effortlessly create and customize dashboards using an intuitive grid layout system.
 - Add, resize, and align widgets to design tailored displays for your specific needs.
 - Duplicate widgets or entire dashboards, including their configurations, with a single click.
-- Organize and reorder dashboards by adding names and arranging them to suit your workflow.
-- Seamlessly switch between multiple dashboards for different roles, devices, or use cases.
-
-### Multiple User Profiles
-Create and manage profiles for different roles, devices, or use cases. Each profile can have its own dashboard configurations and settings.
+- Simply drag dashboards to reorganize them. Double-click any dashboard to open the icon gallery and give each page a unique visual identity.
+- Seamlessly switch between multiple configuration profles for different roles and devices or use cases.
 
 ## User Experience
 
 ### Flexible and Easy
 Meant to build purposeful dashboards with however many widgets you want, wherever you want them.
 
-Add, resize, and position the widgets of your choosing. Need more? Add as many additional dashboards as you wish to keep your display purposeful. Simply swipe up and down to quickly cycle through dashboards.
+Add, resize, and position the widgets of your choosing. Need more? Add as many additional dashboards as you wish to keep your display purposeful. Simply swipe up and down to quickly cycle through dashboards or effortlessly jump between dashboards with a single tap in the action sidenav, always knowing exactly where you are thanks to clear highlighting of your current dashboard.
 
 Add widget lists sorted by category
 ![Layouts Configuration Image](./images/KipWidgetConfig-layout-1024.png)
@@ -95,6 +106,7 @@ All KIP widgets are visual presentation controls that are very versatile, with m
 - **Radial gauge**: Visually display any numerical data on a radial scale: boat speed, wind speed, engine RPM, etc.
 - **Compass gauge**: A card or marine compass to display directional data such as heading, bearing to next waypoint, wind angle, etc.
 - **Radial and linear Steel gauge**: Old-school look & feel gauges.
+- **Level gauge**: Dual-scale heel angle indicator combining a high‑precision ±5° fine level with a wide ±40° coarse arc for fast trim tuning and broader heel / sea‑state monitoring.
 - **Pitch & Roll**: Horizon-style attitude indicator showing live pitch and roll for monitoring trim, heel, and sea-state response.
 - **Wind Steering Display**: Your typical sailboat wind gauge.
 - **Freeboard-SK Chart Plotter**: A high-quality Signal K implementation of the Freeboard integration widget.

package/package.json

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 {
   "name": "@mxtommy/kip",
-  "version": "3.10.4",
+  "version": "3.12.0",
   "description": "An advanced and versatile marine instrumentation package to display Signal K data.",
   "license": "MIT",
   "author": {

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package/public/assets/help-docs/community.md

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+# Online Community Content
+
+> Want to contribute a video or resource? Share your links by [submitting a PR to this page](https://github.com/mxtommy/Kip/blob/master/src/assets/help-docs/community.md), use the [KIP Discord channel](https://discord.gg/AMDYT2DQga) or open a [GitHub issue](https://github.com/mxtommy/Kip/issues)**!
+
+Explore KIP in action and learn from the community. Below are curated videos, creator channels, and related ecosystem resources.
+
+## Community Video Library
+Curated videos created by community members. Ordered to highlight broad onboarding value first.
+
+| Thumbnail | Video | Focus | Author / Channel |
+|-----------|-------|-------|------------------|
+| ![KIP v3 Overview](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/53s4JsivXjU/hqdefault.jpg) | [KIP v3 – New Features, Setup & Configuration Walkthrough (Full Overview)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53s4JsivXjU) | Full platform overview & configuration | Boating with the Baileys |
+| ![Raspberry Pi Dashboard Review](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vDWr8qbK55s/hqdefault.jpg) | [Full review raspberry PI dashboard for sailboats. SV GOAT teach](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDWr8qbK55s) | Hardware + dashboard review (Raspberry Pi) | sailing sv goat |
+| ![Open Source Boat Build Part IV](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BOPwfBOE1DE/hqdefault.jpg) | [Building an Open Source Boat with Raspberry Pi & NMEA 2000 - Part IV - OpenPlotter, Signal K, KIP](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOPwfBOE1DE) | Integration & onboard system build | The Florida Captain |
+| ![SignalK Racer Widgets](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oFX2F0z5xqU/hqdefault.jpg) | [SignalK racer plugin KIP widgets – July 2025](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFX2F0z5xqU) | Racing plugin KIP widgets demo | Gregory J Wilkins |
+| ![Charla Nautica Friki](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3pnVsj44VO4/hqdefault.jpg) | [I Charla Náutica Friki: Raspberry, Domótica, Signal K, Interconexión de Equipos…](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pnVsj44VO4) | Spanish session: ecosystem & integration | Luisloflipa Sailing |
+
+Improve or add entries: PR or Discord #showcase.
+
+---
+
+## Authors & Channels
+Creator channels producing helpful KIP or Signal K related content.
+
+### Boating with the Baileys
+- Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BoatingwiththeBaileys
+- Focus: End‑user onboarding, feature walkthroughs, configuration best practices.
+- Featured Video: [KIP v3 – New Features, Setup & Configuration Walkthrough](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53s4JsivXjU)
+
+### Sailing sv goat
+- Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sv_goat
+- Focus: Practical onboard installs, Raspberry Pi builds, real‑world usage.
+- Featured Video: [Full review Raspberry Pi dashboard for sailboats](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDWr8qbK55s)
+
+### The Florida Captain
+- Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFloridaCaptain
+- Focus: Open source boat build series, NMEA 2000 integration, system architecture.
+- Featured Video: [Open Source Boat Build Part IV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOPwfBOE1DE)
+
+### Gregory J Wilkins
+- Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gregoryjwilkins6001
+- Focus: Racing plugin experimentation, tactical visualization, performance tooling.
+- Featured Video: [SignalK Racer Plugin KIP Widgets](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFX2F0z5xqU)
+
+### Luisloflipa Sailing
+- Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@luisloflipa
+- Focus: Spanish-language coverage, integration discussions, DIY marine electronics.
+- Featured Video: [Charla Náutica Friki](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pnVsj44VO4)
+
+### Want to Be Listed?
+Open a PR or post in Discord #showcase with:
+- Channel name + link
+- Focus summary (1 line)
+- One featured video (link + short purpose sentence)
+
+---
+
+---
+
+## More Community Resources
+
+- [Signal K Home page](https://signalk.org/) — The open marine data standard powering KIP
+- [Signal K Discord](https://discord.com/invite/uuZrwz4dCS) — Live chat server: questions, support, contribute and collaborate
+- [Signal K GutHub Project](https://github.com/SignalK) — Feature requests, bug reports, and feedback
+- [SensESP](https://signalk.org/SensESP/) — A Signal K sensor development toolkit for the ESP32 platform
+- [OpenMarine Community](https://openmarine.net/) — OpenPlotter, MacArthur HAT and open source marine tech
+
+## More Community Resources
+
+- [Signal K Home page](https://signalk.org/) — The open marine data standard powering KIP
+- [Signal K Discord](https://discord.com/invite/uuZrwz4dCS) — Live chat server: questions, support, contribute and collaborate
+- [Signal K GutHub Project](https://github.com/SignalK) — Feature requests, bug reports, and feedback
+- [SensESP](https://signalk.org/SensESP/) — A Signal K sensor development toolkit for the ESP32 platform
+- [OpenMarine Community](https://openmarine.net/) — OpenPlotter, MacArthur HAT and open source marine tech
+
+---
+
+> Want to contribute a video or resource? Share your link in the Discord #showcase channel or open a GitHub issue!

package/public/assets/help-docs/configuration.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Configuration Management
+## Configuration Management
 
 KIP provides a "Login to Server" option that determines where your configuration is stored. It is **strongly recommended** to enable server login in the **Settings** under the **Connectivity** tab. This ensures your configurations are stored remotely on the Signal K server and allows automatic loading of configuration from any device. See the "Creating a Signal K user" section below for information on how to create a user.
 

package/public/assets/help-docs/contact-us.md

@@ -1,16 +1,66 @@
-# Get in Touch
+## Get in Touch
 
-We’d love to hear from you! KIP has an active community on the Signal K Discord server. Join us to get help, explore what others are doing with KIP and Signal K, stay updated with the latest news, and share your ideas.
+We’d love to hear from you. The KIP community is active and friendly—whether you are just getting started, troubleshooting an installation, or brainstorming a new idea.
 
-👉 **Join the conversation in the [KIP Discord channel](https://discord.gg/AMDYT2DQga).**
+👉 **Chat with the community in the [KIP Discord channel](https://discord.gg/AMDYT2DQga).**
+
+Use Discord for quick questions, sharing dashboards, comparing hardware setups, and learning how others integrate KIP with Signal K.
 
 ---
 
-## Feature Requests and Bug Reports
+## When to Use GitHub Issues
+
+Please open a GitHub issue anytime you:
+- Want to request a feature or enhancement
+- Find a bug or regression
+- Notice incorrect documentation
+- Have a reproducible performance or stability problem
+
+🔗 **Create or review issues here: [KIP GitHub Issues](https://github.com/mxtommy/Kip/issues)**
+
+Before creating a new issue:
+1. Use the search box to see if it already exists (add keywords like the widget name, setting, or error text).
+2. If you find an existing issue, add a comment or reaction instead of opening a duplicate.
 
-Have a great idea for a new feature? Found a bug? Let us know!  
-Submit your feature requests or report issues directly on our GitHub project page:
+### What to Include in a Bug Report
+Provide clear, specific details so we can reproduce and fix the problem faster:
+- What you expected vs. what happened
+- Steps to reproduce (numbered list if possible)
+- KIP version (see About / build info) and deployment method (e.g. Signal K app store, manual build)
+- Signal K server version
+- Browser + version (e.g. Firefox 128, Chrome 129, Safari 18)
+- Relevant widget(s) or data paths (e.g. `navigation.speedOverGround`)
+- Screenshots or a short GIF (if visual)
+- Console errors (from browser dev tools) if any
+
+### Feature Requests
+Tell us:
+- The problem you want to solve (not only the solution you imagine)
+- Why it matters / how it improves use onboard
+- Any related Signal K paths or data sources
+- Rough idea of UI needs (new widget? setting? config option?)
+
+If you’re willing to help test or prototype—say so. That speeds things up.
+
+---
+
+## Response Expectations
+- Discord: often same-day community responses; core maintainer availability may vary.
+- GitHub issues: triage typically within a few days; complex features may be discussed before acceptance.
+- Pull requests: reviews depend on scope—small fixes are faster.
+
+If something critical slips through, feel free to politely bump the issue after about a week.
+
+---
+
+## Contributing Beyond Issues
+- Share dashboards, layouts, or usage patterns. Use the Discord #showcase chanel with a few pictures (great inspiration for others!).
+- Help answer other users’ questions on Discord.
+- Test new widgets or configuration flows and give feedback.
+
+---
 
-🔗 **[KIP GitHub Issues](https://github.com/mxtommy/Kip/issues)**
+## Thank You
+Your feedback, curiosity, and ideas directly shape KIP. Whether it’s a tiny typo fix or a major feature concept—every contribution moves the project forward.
 
-Your feedback helps us make KIP even better. Thank you for contributing!
+Fair winds, and happy hacking.