I would like to ask you if there is a way to control the Aerotech axes from Python?
I know from my experience with Aerotech axes that there are libraries for MATLAB and LABVIEW.
Do you have something similar for Python or another example of how this might work?
Existing there some libraries or drivers for Python and Aerotech?
Step-by-step guide
the A3200/Ensemble/Soloist does not support Python. We also do not have sample programs or libraries available to integrate aerobasic into Python. Basically the A3200/Ensemble/Soloist supports the following high-level languages: .NET (Visual Basic, C++, C#), C, LabVIEW and Matlab.
An alternative is to use an ASCII command interface. With the ASCII Command Interface, you can send words and some commands to the controller via RS-232 or Ethernet. The controller must still be configured correctly for this. Please first read the chapter "ASCII Command Interface" in the A3200 Help file.
A customer told me that you can also use C or C++ libraries in Python. You can also read about this possibility, I can hardly help you with this, as I have no further experience with Python.
In the new software "Automation1" there will be Python libraries and examples in the next years. There is no exact date for the release of the software and Python libraries yet, only that we want to include this option in the new software.
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