Tools for Programmers Using Python Language
July 1, 2020
Applied Motion Products offers a set of free tools for programmers using Python computer programming language, to use with its stepper and servo motors to quickly and efficiently integrate motor control into their applications.
These tools, including an application note and sample code, guide Python programmers in sending high-level motion commands, using Applied Motion's Serial Command Language (SCL), to one or more axes of stepper and/or servo motors. Step-by-step instructions and examples explain how to do the following:
- Establish communications between a Python application and the motion control axes
- Send commands to one or more axes
- Handle replies from the axes including acknowledgments and data requests.
The SCL commands are text-based, making them easy to read and understand. Programmers can stream SCL commands to one or more motor axes at a time, creating straightforward sequences of motion profiles on multiple axes. SCL provides commands for motion control including homing, absolute, relative and jog move types as well as input/output control, drive status, alarm status and more. SCL commands can be sent over Ethernet TCP or UDP, RS-485 and RS-232 connections.
For more information contact:
Applied Motion Products
404 Westridge Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
800-525-1609
www.applied-motion.com/products
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