TS1500 Probe Control Software

A PyQt6-based GUI application for controlling and monitoring the TS1500 Probe system.

Running the Application

To run in CLI (headless) mode:

python main.py

To run the GUI version of the application:

python main.py --mode gui

This launches the graphical interface for:

• Setting temperature export paths
• Entering test parameters
• Homing the system
• Running tests
• Monitoring progress through the log window

Hardware Commands

• TEST: System-wide self-test
• STATUS: Current system status
• TEMP: Read temperature sensor
• MOVE <steps>: Move stepper motor
• HOME: Home stepper motor
• STOP: Stop motor movement
• CALIBRATE: System calibration
• EMERGENCY_STOP: Emergency stop

Quick Start Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/nm-z/Python_GUI_TS1500_Probe-B.git
cd Python_GUI_TS1500_Probe-B

2. Create and activate virtual environment:

python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate  # Linux/Mac
# or
.venv\Scripts\activate  # Windows

3. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Start the application:

python main.py

Dependencies

# Core Dependencies
PyQt6==6.5.2
pyserial==3.5
pyqtgraph==0.13.3

# Data Processing
numpy==1.22.4
matplotlib==3.5.2
pandas==1.4.3

# Additional Tools
PyYAML==6.0.1
keyboard==0.13.5

System Dependencies

Before installing Python dependencies, ensure the following system libraries are installed:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install libxcb-cursor0 libxcb-xinerama0 libxcb-xfixes0 libxcb-shape0 \
    libxcb-render-util0 libxcb-render0 libxcb-shm0 libxcb-keysyms1 libxcb-icccm4 \
    libxcb-image0 libxcb-util1 libxcb-xkb1 libxkbcommon-x11-0

These libraries are required for the PyQt6 GUI components to function properly.

Features

Data Management

• Automatic data logging
• Backup and restore functionality
• Results tracking with run numbers
• VNA and temperature data file management

Data Files

• results.txt: Contains test results including:
  • Run number
  • VNA data file paths
  • Temperature data file paths
  • Total execution time
  • Angles tested
  • Configuration used

Arduino Library:

1. LiquidCrystal (v1.0.7)

   • For controlling alphanumeric LCD displays (Hitachi HD44780).

2. AccelStepper (v1.64)

   • Object-oriented library for controlling stepper motors.

3. Adafruit BusIO (v1.12.6)

   • Abstraction library for I2C and SPI interfaces.

4. Adafruit GFX Library (v1.11.11)

   • Core graphics library for Adafruit displays.

5. Adafruit MPU6050 (v2.2.6)

   • Arduino library for MPU6050 accelerometer/gyroscope.

6. Adafruit SSD1306 (v2.5.13)

   • Driver for SSD1306 monochrome OLED displays (128x64, 128x32).

7. Adafruit Unified Sensor (v1.1.14)

   • Sensor abstraction layer for Adafruit sensor libraries.

8. DallasTemperature (v3.9.0)

   • Library for Dallas Temperature ICs (e.g., DS18B20).

9. MAX6675 (v0.3.2)

   • Library for MAX6675 K-type thermocouple.

10. MAX6675 Thermocouple (v2.0.2)

    • Thermocouple temperature handling library for MAX6675.

11. MPU6050 (v1.4.1)

    • Another MPU6050 library for 6-axis accelerometer/gyroscope.

12. OneWire (v2.3.8)

    • Access library for 1-Wire devices, including temperature sensors.

13. Time (v1.6.1)

    • Library for timekeeping functionality in Arduino, supporting GPS and NTP.

MPU-6050 Wiring (Tilt)

MPU-6050 Pin	Arduino Pin	Notes
VCC	Power - 3.3V	Supply voltage to the MPU-6050. Ensure 3.3V compatibility.
GND	Power - GND	Ground connection.
SCL	SCL Pin 21	I2C Clock line (SCL).
SDA	SDA Pin 20	I2C Data line (SDA).

MAX6675 Wiring (Temp)

MAX6675 Pin	Arduino ICSP Header	Notes
GND	Pin 6 - GND	Connect to Ground.
VCC	Pin 2 - VCC	Connect to 3.3V or 5V (based on MAX6675 module compatibility).
SO	Pin 12 - MISO	SPI Data Out (Slave Out).
SCK	Pin 13 - SCK	SPI Clock.
CS	PWM Pin 10	Chip Select (can be any digital pin).