NeoBleeper 1.4.0 Beta

[GeniusPilot2016]

NeoBleeper v1.4.0 Beta (Early 2026 Preview)

This update focuses on UI spatial precision, audio hardware transparency, and structural diagnostics. We have refined the interface to handle Windows-specific rendering quirks and improved how the software reports NBPML errors generated by AI.

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🚀 New Features & Improvements

NBPML Structural Diagnostic Viewer

The AI Generated NBPML Window has been upgraded from a simple error prompt to a diagnostic display. While the window remains read-only to preserve the raw output for troubleshooting, it now visually identifies exactly where the AI failed.

• Error Marking: If the AI produces invalid NBPML, the software now marks the specific broken tag that caused the validation failure.
• Transparency: Users can now see exactly which part of the generated document is malformed, providing clarity when a generation cannot be processed.

Redesigned GCode Creator

We have completely overhauled the Convert File to GCode interface for better usability and safer machine operation.

• Improved Layout: Streamlined the selection for Firmware (Marlin support), Note channels, and Axis mapping (X, Y, or Z).
• Safety Integration: Added clear mechanical damage warnings when using high-speed motor commands.
• Alternating Note Logic: New radio buttons allow users to toggle between sequential playback or odd/even column priority for complex patterns.

Updated System Speaker Status Messages

Based on testing with IBM PC Speaker-style hardware (physical magnets rather than piezo buzzers), we have updated the audio status messages to be more descriptive of hardware behavior.

• Unexpected Audio Feedback: During development on older laptop hardware, it was discovered that these speakers produce "popping" or "clicking" sounds during initialization rather than standard beeps.
• Clarified Warnings: The System Speaker Checker and System Speaker Awaker now include warnings about these clicking/popping sounds. This ensures users know the sound is a result of the chipset engaging and not a software malfunction.

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🛠️ Bug Fixes

Windows 10 Checkbox Layout Fix

We addressed a rendering bug in Windows 10 where text labels in checkboxes with icons would overflow their boundaries.

• The Fix: Added small, precise paddings to the internal sizes of these checkbox components. This ensures text remains properly contained and aligned with its associated icon, even at different system scaling levels.

NBPML Integrity & XML Stability

We have resolved the "Constant XML Error" loop and the accidental "breaking" of NBPML files in the Create Music with AI module.

• Accidental Breaks: Fixed a logic flaw where the engine would accidentally corrupt valid NBPML structure while attempting to sanitize AI hallucinations.
• Stability: Resolved persistent XML errors, ensuring the AI music creation process is significantly more resilient and consistent.

Localization Audit

• Duplicate Cleanup: Fixed an issue where localized strings were duplicated, missing or inaccurate in certain menus, which some of them are appearing as English in non-English languages.
• Consistency: Synced all localizations to ensure that new v1.4.0 features and hardware warnings are accurately described in all supported languages.

Full Changelog: 1.3.0-beta...1.4.0-beta

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