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blokdots.h

blokdots.h is the generated header file for your project. Include it once at the top of your sketch and it pulls in everything your project needs — the right component classes, the event system, and any required Arduino libraries.

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#include "blokdots.h"

The Blokdots app regenerates this file automatically each time you export or upload a sketch.

#What it includes

The file is tailored to your specific project:

  • Arduino standard library (Arduino.h)
  • External libraries — only the ones your components actually need (e.g., Adafruit_NeoPixel.h for an LED Strip)
  • Value types — blokdots::String and blokdots::Color
  • Utility helpers — color, string, and bitmap utilities, included only when needed
  • EventBus — the global eventBus instance for events and timers
  • ComponentBase — the base class all components extend
  • Component headers — one per component type used in your project (e.g., Button.h, LEDStrip.h)

#Why it's generated

Every project uses a different set of components. Generating blokdots.h per project means:

  • Only the headers your project actually uses are included, keeping compile times and binary size small
  • Internal buffer sizes are set to exactly what your project needs, with no wasted RAM