- Add DIPERIODIC structure support for Sine/Square/Triangle/Sawtooth effects
- Implement proper effect creation and parameter handling
- Add effect cleanup and release in DestroyFFBEffect
- Fix memory management for periodic effects
- Add debug logging for effect lifecycle tracking
- Fix effect persistence after device reattachment
- Set correct periodic effect parameters (magnitude, period, phase)
- Integrate with existing FFB effect management system

- Fixed periodic effects initialization and updates
- Added debug logging system for FFB effect creation and updates
- Implemented proper force data array management
- Added sample period handling based on device capabilities
- Corrected effect parameter initialization sequence
- Added proper cleanup for custom force resources
- Improved error handling and debug reporting

Technical details:
- Implemented DICUSTOMFORCE structure with proper initialization
- Added support for 10 magnitude inputs and sample period control
- Fixed effect parameter synchronization between C++ and C#
- Added proper memory management for force data arrays
- Fixed E_INVALIDARG (0x80070057) error debugging
- Added comprehensive debug logging system
- Added proper cleanup in DestroyFFBEffect

Known issues:
- Custom force effect creation still returns E_INVALIDARG despite correct parameters
- Device reports custom force support but rejects effect creation

Note: Custom force implementation needs further investigation as the device
reports support but rejects creation with proper parameters. A debug log will be created once it tested every time.

Added new info for hardware support as well as new features based on the latest code update

…irectInput into Update2024

Added Demo App Preview Screenshot

- Updated the Demo App Screenshot
- Added a notice

fixed Thrustmaster links

Updated hardware support items

Added some clarifications

## Updated the Unity C# part
- Added periodic and custom effects
- Fixed the way the native DLL was wrongly called the Update Effects functions
- Added enhanced Ramp and Periodic parameters
## Updated ReadMe
- Added additional info
- Corrected typos
## Improved C++ Native code
- Ramp effect now uses Start and End
- Periodic effects now use frequency as well
### FFB Explorer utilizes the Ramp effect in the old simplified way
### Cleaned up the repository and added a Unity Sample Scene

The Custom Effects keep returning the Wrong Parameters value, so I hid it in the Unity Inspector but the fundamentals and all of its functions are already in the project.

Update2024

* Input Management for Unity (Input System) Enhancements

⚡️ DIInputValueMonitor - New Features & Improvements

✨ Core Changes:
- Adapted to work with DIInputManager singleton
- Removed direct InputSelector dependency
- Enhanced error handling and initialization
- Automatic manager instance detection

🎮 Monitoring Features:
- Real-time input value monitoring
- Detailed logging with device and input names
- Automatic reconnection to manager
- Value change detection and reporting

🛠️ Editor Improvements:
- Enhanced interface with mapping details foldout
- Real-time value display in Editor
- Device and input name visualization
- Current mapping status display
- Improved error messaging
- Better visual organization

🔧 Technical Updates:
- Singleton pattern integration
- Robust error checking
- Automatic manager finding
- Enhanced property serialization
- Improved Editor refresh handling

📝 Usage Notes:
- Simply add to any GameObject
- Select mapping from dropdown
- Monitor values in Editor/Runtime
- View detailed mapping info
⚡️ DIInputValueMonitor: New monitoring tool for DIInputManager

- Adapted for DIInputManager singleton
- Real-time input monitoring
- Enhanced Editor interface
- Detailed mapping information
- Automatic manager detection
- Improved error handling
- Real-time value display
- Device/input visualization

* Updated to 2025 updates

* Syntax fixes

* Added Update 2025 Demo Image

Updated the demo image

* Update README.md

* Updated the images

* Update README.md

* Latest 2025 Update

Corrected Info

* v1.0Final - Comprehensive DirectInput Force Feedback & Input System Overhaul

Implements a complete runtime and editor-based input management system with DirectInput Force Feedback support and IL2CPP compatibility.

 Core Changes:

 - Added Logitech SDK logics
 - Added runtime configuration UIs (F2: Input Mapping, F3: FFB Settings)
 - Implemented IL2CPP callback support with proper __stdcall convention
 - Added input mapping cache with duplicate protection
 - Integrated real-time device detection and configuration

 Technical Improvements:

 - Enhanced error handling and device connection management
 - Implemented proper FFB effect cleanup and memory management
 - Added DBTEvents enum support (0x0007, 0x8000, 0x8004)
 - Streamlined save/load system with PlayerPrefs persistence
 - Fixed IL2CPP NotSupportedException in Windows builds

 The update provides a complete runtime alternative to editor-only configuration,
 enabling both FFB and input mapping adjustments during gameplay while ensuring
 proper IL2CPP support for production builds.
 Core Changes:
 - Added Logitech SDK logics
 - Added runtime configuration UIs (F2: Input Mapping, F3: FFB Settings)
 - Implemented IL2CPP callback support with proper __stdcall convention
 - Added input mapping cache with duplicate protection
 - Integrated real-time device detection and configuration

 Technical Improvements:
 - Enhanced error handling and device connection management
 - Implemented proper FFB effect cleanup and memory management
 - Added DBTEvents enum support (0x0007, 0x8000, 0x8004)
 - Streamlined save/load system with PlayerPrefs persistence
 - Fixed IL2CPP NotSupportedException in Windows builds

 The update provides a complete runtime alternative to editor-only configuration,
 enabling both FFB and input mapping adjustments during gameplay while ensuring
 proper IL2CPP support for production builds.

* v1.0Final - Comprehensive DirectInput Force Feedback & Input System Overhaul

Implements a complete runtime and editor-based input management system with DirectInput Force Feedback support and IL2CPP compatibility.

 Core Changes:

 - Added Logitech SDK logics
 - Added runtime configuration UIs (F2: Input Mapping, F3: FFB Settings)
 - Implemented IL2CPP callback support with proper __stdcall convention
 - Added input mapping cache with duplicate protection
 - Integrated real-time device detection and configuration

 Technical Improvements:

 - Enhanced error handling and device connection management
 - Implemented proper FFB effect cleanup and memory management
 - Added DBTEvents enum support (0x0007, 0x8000, 0x8004)
 - Streamlined save/load system with PlayerPrefs persistence
 - Fixed IL2CPP NotSupportedException in Windows builds

 The update provides a complete runtime alternative to editor-only configuration,
 enabling both FFB and input mapping adjustments during gameplay while ensuring
 proper IL2CPP support for production builds.
 Core Changes:
 - Added Logitech SDK logics
 - Added runtime configuration UIs (F2: Input Mapping, F3: FFB Settings)
 - Implemented IL2CPP callback support with proper __stdcall convention
 - Added input mapping cache with duplicate protection
 - Integrated real-time device detection and configuration

 Technical Improvements:
 - Enhanced error handling and device connection management
 - Implemented proper FFB effect cleanup and memory management
 - Added DBTEvents enum support (0x0007, 0x8000, 0x8004)
 - Streamlined save/load system with PlayerPrefs persistence
 - Fixed IL2CPP NotSupportedException in Windows builds

 The update provides a complete runtime alternative to editor-only configuration,
 enabling both FFB and input mapping adjustments during gameplay while ensuring
 proper IL2CPP support for production builds.

* Update README.md

* Added Demo Link

* version bump

added to the version number
added credits

* Update README.md

syntax corrections

* Update package.json

* version bump

* corrected version

* Json Parse Fix

* Json Parse Fix

* version 1.0f

* Added more info

Clarify Download Link

* refactor: Replace SAFEARRAY with direct memory management for string arrays, WinApp Ramp fix

Major changes across multiple files to improve string array marshaling between C++ and C#:

DirectInputForceFeedback.h:
- Updated function declarations to use direct memory management
- Added new function declarations for string array handling
- Removed SAFEARRAY parameters from affected functions
- Added FreeStringArray declaration for memory cleanup

DirectInputForceFeedback.cpp:
- Implemented direct memory management for string arrays using const char**
- Added proper error handling with HRESULT returns
- Added memory cleanup functions to prevent leaks
- Modified GetActiveDevices, EnumerateFFBEffects, and EnumerateFFBAxes
- Maintained existing business logic while improving memory handling
- Added try-catch blocks for better error management
- Added validation checks for input parameters

DirectInputManager.cs:
- Updated P/Invoke signatures to match new C++ functions
- Added IntPtr-based string array marshaling
- Implemented proper unmanaged memory cleanup
- Added ReadStringArray helper method for consistent string conversion
- Improved error handling with HRESULT checks
- Added null checks and proper resource disposal
- Maintained backward compatibility with existing method signatures

Performance & Reliability Improvements:
- Eliminated potential versioning issues with SafeArray
- Reduced memory overhead with direct management
- Added proper cleanup of unmanaged resources
- Improved cross-platform compatibility
- Better error handling and reporting

Testing:
- Verified string array marshaling works across different machines
- Confirmed memory cleanup works correctly
- Validated error handling in edge cases

## Windows App
Fixed Ramp Force Demo Showcase

* Delete DirectInput-SampleScene.unitypackage

Clean  up old version

* Patched Unity Sample

Updated to work with the latest version of the plugin

* Added more info

Clean up the footer sections

* Unity Double Initialization Bug Fix

* Updated Unitypackage to the latest version

* Delete DirectInput-SampleScene.unitypackage

* Complimentary Example Scene

Updated to the latest version

* Hotfix

feat(core): Improve stability and Unity integration in DirectInputForceFeedback

This comprehensive update enhances the DirectInputForceFeedback library with
improved stability, error handling, and Unity integration while maintaining
backward compatibility with standalone applications.

Key improvements:
- Add Unity plugin lifecycle functions (UnityPluginLoad/UnityPluginUnload)
- Implement robust error handling with try/catch blocks and detailed logging
- Fix memory leaks in FFB effect creation and device management
- Replace FindMainWindow with GetForegroundWindow for better compatibility
- Add fallback window handle acquisition for reliability
- Fix compiler errors related to variable initialization and naming conflicts
- Enhance debugging capabilities for force feedback effects
- Ensure backward compatibility with existing applications
- Add Unity runtime logs for the DLL

The library now properly handles Unity's Asset Database refresh process,
preventing crashes outside of play mode, while still working correctly
in standalone applications through manual initialization.

Fix : Crash during Unity Asset Database refresh
Fix : Memory leaks in FFB effect creation
Fix : Window handle acquisition failures

* Improve code quality and robustness

- Fix string marshaling in P/Invoke calls using CharSet.Ansi with UnmanagedType.LPStr
- Add proper initialization for collections to prevent NullReferenceException
- Add [In] attribute for array parameters in UpdateFFBEffect method
- Change P/Invoke method visibility from public to internal
- Fix Debouncer class to properly initialize fields
- Fix MD5 usage with factory pattern instead of deprecated provider
- Add readonly modifier to immutable fields
- Remove unnecessary object initialization before out parameters
- Modify UpdateEffect to correctly handle existing condition objects
- Add targeted warning suppressions for P/Invoke marshaling
- Windows 10 22H2+ Support

* HotFixes

# **What’s New: Steering Handling & Force Feedback**
• **Force Feedback** – precise, low‑latency steering‑wheel/controller effects;consistent multi‑device quality; stable connections.
• **Moza Driver workarounds** – Now supports Moza R9 (and potentially all the newer Moza wheelbases that had the new encoder)

**1. Memory Management**
SafeStrDup/SafeStrFree helpers; proper allocation, error checks, cleanup; null‑pointer guards; fixed leaks in StopDirectInput.

**2. Parameter Sanitization**
IsValidGUIDString; null‑ and format‑checks on all GUID inputs (CreateDevice, DestroyDevice, GetDeviceState, GetActiveDevices, EnumerateFFBEffects).

**3. Effect Lifecycle**
Device‑handle validation and error handling in CreateFFBEffect/DestroyFFBEffect/UpdateFFBEffect; resource‑management fixes.

**4. Encoding Consistency**
Rewritten string↔wstring conversions with error detection/logging; robust GUID↔string routines; UTF‑8/UTF‑16 checks.

**5. Buffer Management**
Boundary checks, size validation, init/truncation handling in GetDILastError and string‑array functions; fixed array cleanup.

**Miscellaneous**
Defined buffer‑size constants; clarified ownership in comments; standardized error handling/logging; ensured resource cleanup.
Added a guide to add support to the very niche and special FFB devices that have more than one axis of FFB. Steering wheels have one axis (the X-axis a.k.a the steering) for FFB. This guide is in the `Readme.md` file.

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Co-authored-by: D4N005H <[email protected]>

Grammar fixes