Make V1.6

Make — v1.6 Release Notes

Release: Make Editor v1.6

Project started: 12 November 2025

What’s new in v1.6

• New example scripts — A curated examples folder to help beginners and tinkerers get started fast. Included examples:
  • Torch Toggle — toggle the flashlight with conditional jumps
  • Flicker — fast and slow flashlight flicker demos
  • Indian Flag — emoji-based terminal art using \repeat_n_times
  • (a + b)² — algebra demo and proof expansion
  • Factorial — iterative factorial example using save/load
  • Start Pattern — star/triangle pattern using repeat tokens and jumps
  • Study Timer — wait + vibrate + notification example (1 hour and short timers)
  • File I/O demo — read/write example and self-save using \code + setSourceCode
  • Many small utility examples: progress bar, countdown, random number game, and more
• About section — A concise “About Make” page has been added to the documentation inside the editor and on the itch.io page so new users can quickly understand Make’s philosophy and origins.
• Editor / UX improvements:
  • Save & Load buttons in the editor (one-tap save/load)
  • Load last saved file on startup
  • Auto-complete improvements for keywords and shortcuts
  • Android-specific tokens now color-coded in the editor (toast, vibrate, switchOnTorch, switchOffTorch)
  • Keywords listed in the shortcut panel for faster access
• Stability & polish: small bug fixes, documentation updates, and example cleanup to make the first-time experience smoother.

Quick reminder — core features

• English-like, line-driven syntax: show, wait, delete, save, load, skipTo, and more.
• Powerful Android integration: toast, vibrate <time>, switchOnTorch, switchOffTorch.
• File operations & self-code access: readFileFromPath, writeText, \code, setSourceCode.
• Language-as-a-platform: disableCore / enableCore and an extensible keyword system so you can build custom DSLs on top of Make.

Included example: Torch Toggle (summary)

comment: Torch Toggle Example
skipTo end if a = 1.0
switchOnTorch
a = 2
end

skipTo end if_not a = 1.0
switchOffTorch
a = 0
end

show \a
a - 1

How to try the examples

1. Open the Make editor.
2. Go to the Examples folder in the sidebar.
3. Tap any example (e.g. Torch Toggle, Flicker, Indian Flag) and press Load.
4. Press Compile / Run to see the script run on your device.

Notes & compatibility

• Make runs on Android devices — some hardware features (torch, vibrate) require device permissions. The editor will request them when needed.
• Example files include a version tag so the editor can suggest upgrades or replacements when older examples are opened.
• If you see any bugs or have suggestions for additional examples, please share screenshots or logs — every report helps a lot.

Download: Make Editor — APK and editor available on the itch.io page.

Thanks for trying Make — if you enjoy it, please share screenshots, star the project, or send feedback. — Rare Developer