PyStages GUI

A user interface has been implemented to control the stages.

You can run it with the following command:

python -m pystages.gui

This tool presents basic controls. After connection to the stage, it polls the position and prints out at the bottom of the window.

Stage selection and connection

Select the type of stage that you want to control and chose either a serial port to connect to, or select Auto detect to make pystage to select the correct one according to the device description.

Then click to Connect. If the connection success, the control buttons are activated.

Relative move

You can click on buttons to move for a positive of negative relative distance. The direction correspond to the axis number of the stage (X for first axe, Y for the second one, Z for the third one). The moving distance is selected throug the Step dropdown menu.

Absolute move

You can enter absolute coordinates in the 3 entry boxes and trigger the move by clicking the Go To Position button.

Z offset

The Z offset checkbox and dropdown menu permit for each horizontal move (X or Y) to make first a vertical-up displacement (Z+) followed by the actual move, and then a final vertical-down displacement (Z-).

Homing

The Home button permits to trigger the calibration process of the stage. Be careful that your setup is clear before using it.