From d7b28346974e20f7361e70d6eab71d962194e2ba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "Peter F. Patel-Schneider" <pfpschneider@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:33:49 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] release 1.1.17rc1

---
 CHANGELOG.md     | 18 ++++++++++++++++++
 Release_Notes.md |  8 ++++++++
 2 files changed, 26 insertions(+)

diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index c5a5fe29..35070ae1 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,21 @@
+# 1.1.17
+
+* Add setting for HAPTIC feature
+* Add setting to adjust force needed for force-sensing buttons
+* Expand new settings type
+* Add new settings type for structure-backed setting
+* Use PATH instead of hardcoded absolute paths (#3014)
+* Add scroll ratchet force setting
+* Fix debug messages for MouseClick rule
+* Improve debug message for rule evaluation
+* App wrapper and launch agent scripts for MacOS
+* Ignore hidden features
+* Don't pop up window in response to ADC changes
+* Update bug report template
+* Fixed malformed doc file by adding closing tag
+* Fix error in low-level request for device with no recevier
+* Update documentation files
+
 # 1.1.16
 
 * Add new flags for reprogrammable keys feature
diff --git a/Release_Notes.md b/Release_Notes.md
index 4572ca1e..f8471e69 100644
--- a/Release_Notes.md
+++ b/Release_Notes.md
@@ -1,5 +1,13 @@
 # Notes on Major Changes in Releases
 
+## Since 1.1.16
+
+* Several new features have been added related to the MX Master 4
+** The scroll ratchet force can be adjusted
+** The force required to click the button under your thumb can be adjusted
+** The haptic force can be adjusted
+** Haptic feeback can be triggered by commands like `solaar config 'mx master 4' haptic-play 'HAPPY ALER'`
+
 ## Version 1.1.16
 
 * Two bugs that were affecting users in 1.1.15 are fixed.