v2.0.0 - SimHub Plugin with Auto-Installer

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Internal Wind Machine v2.0.0 - Release Notes

🎉 Major Update: Native SimHub Plugin + Auto-Installer

This release introduces a native SimHub Plugin with automatic updates and a professional installer!

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📦 What's Included

For SimHub Plugin Users (Recommended)

• InternalWindMachineInstaller.exe - Professional installer with auto-admin elevation
• InternalWindMachinePlugin.dll - The plugin itself (v2.0.0)

For Standalone Python Users

• Python script updated to v3 with plugin recommendations

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✨ New Features

SimHub Plugin (v2.0.0)

• ✅ Native SimHub Integration - No external scripts needed
• ✅ Auto-Update System - Checks for updates on startup
• ✅ Windows Notifications - Get notified about new versions
• ✅ Live Status Monitor - Real-time fan speed display
• ✅ Individual Fan Overrides - Manual control for each fan
• ✅ Settings Persistence - Your settings survive updates
• ✅ Professional UI - Custom icon and sidebar integration

Professional Installer

• ✅ Automatic Admin Rights - No manual elevation needed
• ✅ Smart SimHub Detection - Finds your installation automatically
• ✅ Safety Checks - Detects running SimHub and creates backups
• ✅ One-Click Installation - Just run the EXE

Standalone Python (v3)

• ✅ Config v2 - New plugin notification setting
• ✅ Branding - "by The Real Karle" with Linktree
• ✅ Plugin Recommendation - Informs users about the new plugin

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🚀 Installation

Quick Install (Recommended)

1. Download InternalWindMachine-Plugin-v2.0.0.zip
2. Extract the ZIP file
3. Run InternalWindMachineInstaller.exe
4. Follow the on-screen instructions

Manual Install

1. Close SimHub
2. Copy InternalWindMachinePlugin.dll to your SimHub folder
3. Start SimHub
4. Enable the plugin in settings

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📋 Requirements

• SimHub (latest version recommended)
• Fan Control
• Windows 10/11
• .NET Framework 4.8 (usually pre-installed)

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🔧 Configuration

After installation:

1. Open SimHub
2. Navigate to "Internal Wind Machine" in the sidebar
3. Configure your settings:
   • Enable 3D Wind if using multiple fans
   • Set your sensor output path
   • Configure Fan Control to read from the sensor files

For detailed setup instructions, see the README.

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📢 Stay Connected

• Linktree (All Links)
• YouTube
• Twitch
• TikTok

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🐛 Known Issues

None at this time. Please report any issues on GitHub!

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💡 Upgrading from Previous Versions

The installer automatically creates a backup of your old plugin. Your settings will be preserved.

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