Releases: prathameshnium/PICA-Python-Instrument-Control-and-Automation
Release list
v1.0.5: Lakeshore Enhancements, New Utilities & Core Fixes
New Features & Enhancements
- Lakeshore Integration: Added granular control for Lakeshore instruments, including new Temperature Step (T-step) ie temperature stabilization functionality.
- Data Visualization: Introduced a new data plotter specifically for the PE (Polarization-Electric field) Loop Tracer.
New Utilities
- Added a new electrometers Polling Utility
- Included a Timer Utility.
- Added a mini Python Calculator utility for quick inline computations.
- Added mini unit converter
Bug Fixes & Corrections
- Graphing Fix: Resolved an issue where axes were not updating properly during High Resistance and Pyroelectric measurements.
Beta / Experimental Features
- Dielectric Modules: Added new dielectric modules (currently in beta and under active testing).
v1.0.4 - Documentation Fix
Full Changelog: v1.0.3...v1.0.4
v1.0.3 - UI Refinement & PyPI Deployment
What's New
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UI/UX Refinement: Updated the application's color scheme to a clean, lighter "Latte" theme. This shifts away from the darker interface to provide a professional, high-contrast look that is easier to read in laboratory environments.
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Official PyPI Release: PICA is now officially published and available on the Python Package Index. You can view the live project page here: pica-suite on PyPI.
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Read the Docs Integration: We have successfully deployed our basic documentation to Read the Docs, making the user manuals and instrument guides much easier to browse online.
Quick Install / Update
To pull this latest version directly from PyPI, simply run:
pip install --upgrade pica-suiteFull Changelog: v1.0.1...v1.0.3
Full Changelog: v1.0.1...v1.0.3
v1.0.1 - Updated JOSS Manuscript
Changelog
- Updated
paper/paper.mdto include:- AI Usage Disclosure statement.
- "Research Impact" section.
- "Software Design" section.
JOSS Submission Context
- Initial Submission: v1.0.0 (Submitted to JOSS on Dec 21, 2025).
- Current Status: This release (
v1.0.1) supersedes the initial submission and serves as the authoritative version for the JOSS review process and Zenodo archiving.