scanengine-3

A unified scanning and instrumentation control platform combining multiple hardware control modules.

Overview

scanengine-3 merges four previously separate projects into a single, cohesive platform:

• nuescan: SRAS scan planning and control software with PyQt6 GUI
• pymso: Tektronix oscilloscope control and data acquisition
• pybbd202: Thorlabs BBD203/MLS203 motor controller driver
• pypewpewhops: Coherent HOPS laser control via I2C

Project Structure

scanengine-3/
├── nuescan/          # Main scan control application with GUI
├── pymso/            # Oscilloscope control module
├── pybbd202/         # Stage controller driver
├── pypewpewhops/     # Laser control module
├── requirements.txt  # Unified dependencies
└── README.md         # This file

Installation

1. Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
   

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

Dependencies

• PyQt6: GUI framework for nuescan
• pyserial: Serial communication for hardware interfaces
• pyvisa/pyvisa-py: VISA instrument control for oscilloscopes
• pyftdi: FTDI device support for laser and stage controllers

Usage

Refer to the README files in each subdirectory for specific usage instructions:

• nuescan/README.md - Main application usage
• pymso/ - Oscilloscope control examples
• pybbd202/README.md - Stage controller documentation
• pypewpewhops/README.md - Laser control documentation

License

Each module retains its original license. See individual subdirectories for license information.