EPICS GUI for TRIUMF

Table of Contents

• Description - Why was this project created? Who is it for?
• Features - What does this GUI offer?
• Installation - How to set up the GUI on your system.
• Usage - How to use the GUI after installation.
• Contributors - Who contributed to this project?

Description

The EPICS GUI for TRIUMF project aims to build a cost-effective control system for tabletop experiments by leveraging a Raspberry Pi cluster running the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS). This project is designed to:

• Create a Raspberry Pi Cluster Running EPICS: Utilize a low-cost, scalable solution for controlling experiments.
• Control Tabletop Experiments with ER-PCC: Integrate with ER-PCC for streamlined experiment management.
• Offer a Cost-Effective Alternative: Provide a more affordable control system compared to existing solutions at TRIUMF.

Features

• Raspberry Pi Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Raspberry Pi clusters for versatile deployment options.
• EPICS Compatibility: Fully supports EPICS, ensuring compatibility with existing control systems and standards.
• ER-PCC Support: Includes support for ER-PCC, making it suitable for a range of experimental setups.
• User-Friendly Interface: Provides an intuitive GUI for easy control and monitoring of experiments.

Installation

To install and set up the EPICS GUI for TRIUMF, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository: Download the project files from GitHub.

   git clone https://github.com/MattiasHenders/epics-gui-triumf.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd epics-gui-triumf

3. Run the EPICS Server: Execute the startup script to initialize the EPICS server.

   bash ./start_server.sh

4. Configuration: Review the configuration files in the config directory to ensure proper setup for your environment.

Usage

Once installed, you can use the EPICS GUI to control and monitor your experiments. The main features include:

• Experiment Control: Use the GUI to start, stop, and manage experiments.
• Data Monitoring: View real-time data and logs from your experiments.
• Configuration Management: Adjust settings and configurations through the user-friendly interface.

For detailed usage instructions, refer to the Documentation or consult the docs directory within the project.

Contributors

This project was made possible by the contributions of many developers. You can view the list of contributors on GitHub:

Documentation

For more information, including detailed installation and usage instructions, visit the Documentation section in the docs directory.

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