Version 1.0.1.9
The present version is 1.0.1.9
The release date is September 19, 2006.
- Added reusable mesh for multiruns, support is for full motor model only.
- Added support to up to 4 parallel threads for Multiruns. Can be used on dual-core, dual processor computers.
- Made some major changes in the internal working of mesh generation and finite-element analysis.
- Applied for logo registration on Sep 26, 2006.
Version 1.0.1.8
The present version is 1.0.1.8
The release date is September 17, 2006.
- Migrated to Visual Studio 2005.
Version 1.0.1.7
The present version is 1.0.1.7
The release date is September 04, 2006.
- Added feature that allows length dimensions to be input in mm or inches.
- Added new splash screen and application icons. Created Samarium logo and print logo.
- Moved multirun menu as a separate menu item.
- Fixed some small bugs.
- Fixed a dxf export bug regarding rotor position.
- Fixed a major bug in cogging torque computations which produced inaccurate results.
Version 1.0.1.6
The present version is 1.0.1.6
The release date is August 29, 2006.
- Added skew effects for FEA results.
- Included skew effects for tooth and stator back iron flux density waveforms via analytical design.
- Included skew effects on slotted motor slot area.
- Added FEA and multirun data outputs.
Known issues-
- Skew effects for FEA are done by crude array scaling and shifting (opposed to via FFTs), so expect crude results with low number of steps and/or high skew.
Version 1.0.1.5
The present version is 1.0.1.5
The release date is August 18, 2006.
- Added torque calculations from energy in FEA post-processing.
- Added magnet, lam, hub, and magnet wire material properties to Data window for easy visualization and export.
- Added several FEA post processing parameters that users can control.
- Fixed some small bugs
Version 1.0.1.4
The present version is 1.0.1.4
The release date is August 1, 2006.
- Added folder browser with file filters to easily open Samarium compatible files from within Samarium.
- Added line-line zero back emf position indicators.
- Added demagnetization current calculations.
- Fixed failure of analytical cogging torque in certain cases.
- Fixed memory leaks during import of FEA or FEA multirun data.
Version 1.0.1.3
The present version is 1.0.1.3
The release date is July 25, 2006.
Industrial strength FEA is integrated in Samarium. Run several runs in parallel to reduce run time if your PC supports multiple processors or cores.
For detailed FEA analysis 2 Gb or more of RAM is recommended.
- Added dxf format export of motor model.
- Added multi-run for FEA.
- Added post processing capability after winding diagram changes (FEA need not be run again).
- Fixed several small bugs and improved overall performance.
- Added several FEA and Multirun capabilities including toolbars.
- Moved export of data and FFT to grapher, so any data displayed in a graph can be exported as data, any data displayed in a graph can be sent to the FFT engine.
- Fixed a problem with FEA legend, works better now but still has some issues.
Known issues-
- Failure of analytical cogging torque calculations in certain cases.
- FEA inductance not available yet.
- FEA back emf uses crude differentiation of flux linkage.
- All FEA multirun data is stored in memory.
- Skew not taken into account in FEA post processing.
Version 1.0.1.2
The present version is 1.0.1.2
The release date is June 16, 2006.
- Added exact pixel by pixel interpolation for all appropriate fields from FEA.
- Adding dxf format motor model export.
- Improving the core loss model.
- Working to fix failure of analytical cogging torque calculations in certain cases.
- Adding multi-pole slotless motor support (indefinite time frame).
Version 1.0.1.1
The present version is 1.0.1.1
The release date is March 31, 2006.
- Added complete partial motor model support for all slotted motors for FEA
- Added third order elements in FEA
- Data window remembers vertical scroll position now during design change updates
- Added limited arc magnet support
- Added parallel magnetized option for arc magnets and 2 pole ring magnet rotors in FEA and analytical design
- Added magnet waveform generation via Sigmoid functions (this is recommended for breadloaf and arc magnets, while Exponent generation is recommended for ring magnets)
- Fixed a bug with FEA flux density air gap waveform results for slotless inner rotor motors.
- Fixed a bug in calculating back emf with the Elkg coefficient for slotless motors
- Fixed a memory leak
- Fixed a problem with resource numbers that prevented Samarium working on certain computers
- Improving the core loss model.
Version 1.0.1.0
The present version is 1.0.1.0
The release date is March 31, 2006.
- File converter created from v1.0.0.5 to v1.0.1.0.
- Tool tips added to Mesh and FEA properties.
- Added mesh and FEA properties for user.
- Added additional toolbars.
- Added default window property loader.
- Fixed a bug in the GL Engine, drawing is now faster.
- Fixed several small bugs.
Known issues:
- FEA legend box does not display values at the correct locations in some cases.
Version 1.0.0.9
The present version is 1.0.0.9.
The release date is February 11, 2006.
- Adding some tools to improve user friendliness. This may take a while before any other computational features are added.
- Creating FEA.
- Improving the core loss model.
- Added second order FEA with all fields available for visualization.
- Added first order FEA with all fields available for visualization.
- Added tool tips for certain input dialogs to help user identify the input data symbols.
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Version 1.0.0.8
The present version is 1.0.0.8.
The release date is January 18, 2006.
- Mesh generation is completed for slotted inner/outer rotor and slotless inner rotor motors !
- Fixed an Open GL bug regarding display lists.
- Completed mesh input data for slotted outer rotor motors. Only ring magnets are supported at this time.
- Added full support for analytical design of slotted outer rotor motors with ring magnets.
- Refined the graph auto grid size algorithm.
- Completed mesh input data for slotless inner rotor motors. Slotless motor will not have the winding present in FEA.
- Completed mesh input data for slotted inner rotor motors.
- Fixed a bug regarding saving of the drive type.
Version 1.0.0.7
The present version is 1.0.0.7.
The release date is January 10, 2006.
- Changed license information request format. Users of older versions will be required to regenerate license information again with a new program while upgrading to a newer version.
- Added full support for slotted inner rotor motor with bread loaf and ring magnets.
- Improved the graph auto grid size algorithm.
Known issues:
- Improved inductance calculations via "new" equations but they may need more adjustments.
- Graph grid size needs refinement.
Version 1.0.0.6
The present version is 1.0.0.6.
The release date is December 20, 2005.
- Added support for slotted, inner rotor, multi-pole motor with bread loaf and ring magnets.
- Added support for multiple output parameters that are user selectable for saving in multi-runs.
- Added 2 types of magnet waveform generation.
- Added cogging torque calculations.
- Added several user customization features for analytical calculations and simple optimizations.
- Fixed all memory leak issues in computation code and a GUI memory leak.
- Fixed a bug in graph updates.
- Fixed a bug while updating the status tree.
- Fixed a bug where the drive type was not being saved correctly.
Version 1.0.0.5
The present version is 1.0.0.5.
The release date is December 3, 2005
- Released file converter between v1.0.0.2 and v1.0.0.5.
- Added 'hole' visualization though it will never be part of analytical calculations.
- Customized slotless motor optimization helper for magnet length and magnet OD multi-runs.
- Added moment of inertia calculations for rotor. This is only approximate for bread-loaf rotors.
Known issues:
- Liner model for slotted motor fails in certain cases.
Version 1.0.0.4
The present version is 1.0.0.4.
The release date is November 22, 2005
- Model overhangs are part of the input data now.
- Added limited font support for Open GL models, now slot numbers can be displayed.
- Added slotted motor simple winding diagram generation in Line model view.
- Added temporary code to ultimately help in optimization of slotless motors. Treat this as beta and preliminary until it is updated. This code is under "Optimization" though true optimization is far away.
- Added shortcuts to certain Windows tools.
- Fixed a bug in F coil design affecting coil angle when magnet axial length is changed.
- Fixed the annoying file corrupted message and crash.
- Fixed some Open GL drawing bugs.
- Graphs now keep hidden series hidden during updates.
Version 1.0.0.3
The present version is 1.0.0.3.
The release date is November 22, 2005.
- Changed file format.
- Added approximate sine drive simulation without dynamic current waveform switching.
- Added losses vs. speed curve as a separate graph.
- Added friction simulation
- Added hall sensor error simulation
- Added status to an output window.
- Added export ability of simulation results.
- Added full support for tool tips for all outputs.
- Fixed a drawing bug for slotted motor windings with no skew.
- Changed OpenGL pixel format to 24 bit depth. Now GL and Model settings are saved to file.
- Fixed some bugs in peak current detection.
- Fixed max turns in a layer for D and S coils.
Version 1.0.0.2
The present version is 1.0.0.2.
The release date is October 18th, 2005.
- Added extended logging capabilities including verbose mode. Access this from the logger properties.
- Added D coil simulation, treat it as preliminary.
- Added tool tips in Data window to explain symbols. Access this from the data window properties.
- Added features to monitor why program does not work on certain computers.
- Fixed an error in F coil simulation.
Version 1.0
The release date is September 25th, 2005.