User Devices
Adding custom devices for use in the labscript-suite can be done using the user_devices mechanism.
This mechanism provides a simple way to add support for a new device without directly interacting with the labscript-devices repository.
This is particularly useful when using standard installations of labscript, using code that is proprietary in nature, or code that, while functional, is not mature enough for widespread dissemination.
This is done by adding the labscript-device code into the userlib/user_devices folder. Using the custom device in a labscript connection table is then done by:
from user_devices.MyCustomUserDevice.labscript_devices import MyCustomUserDevice
This import statement assumes your custom device follows the new device structure organization.
Note that both the userlib path and the user_devices folder name can be custom configured in the labconfig.ini file.
The user_devices folder must be in the userlib path.
If a different user_devices folder name is used, the import uses that folder name in place of user_devices in the above import statement.
Note that we highly encourage everyone that adds support for new hardware to consider making a pull request to labscript-devices so that it may be added to the mainline and more easily used by other groups.
3rd Party Devices
Below is a list of 3rd party devices developed by users of the labscript-suite that can be used via the user_devices mechanism described above.
These repositories are not tested or maintained by the labscript-suite development team.
As such, there is no guarantee they will work with current or future versions of the labscript-suite.
They are also not guaranteed to be free of lab-specific implementation details that may prevent direct use in your apparatus.
They are provided by users to benefit the community in supporting new and/or unusual devices, and can often serve as a good reference when developing your own devices.
Please direct any questions regarding these repositories to their respective owners.
If you would like to add your repository to this list, please contact us or make a pull request.