README.md

Setup

Prerequisites

• Git: Download and install Git from Git Downloads.
• Miniconda:
  • Download Miniconda from the official page.
  • Note: There's no need to install Python separately.
  • Important: During Miniconda installation, ensure you check the option to "register as default python."

Initial Terminal Setup

1. Close your current terminal.
2. Open the Anaconda Powershell Prompt.
3. Type and run:

   conda init bash

4. Next, open Git Bash and navigate to your repository.

Environment Setup

Run the following commands in Git Bash:

# Create the conda environment (HSP) from environment.yml
conda env create -n HSP -f environment.yml

# Activate the environment
conda activate HSP

# Install pip requirements
python -m pip install -r requirements.txt

LJM Software Installation

Install the LJM Software by downloading the installer from: LabJack Minimal LJM Installers

Troubleshooting GUI Issues

If you encounter errors with the simple GUI, try installing the following packages:

pip install --upgrade rsa
pip install PySimpleGUI -i https://pysimplegui.net/install

You may use the free trial if applicable.

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Test

To verify that everything is working correctly, run:

# Test dearpy
python test_dearpy.py

# Show full DAQ UI
python daq_ui.py

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Saving

After installing any new packages, update your environment files:

# Update the conda environment file (environment.yml)
conda env export --from-history > environment.yml

# Update the pip requirements file (requirements.txt)
python -m pip freeze > requirements.txt

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Troubleshooting

• Ensure you activate the correct environment:

  conda activate HSP

• Check your environments:

  conda env list

  If you see different environments, sync the correct environment files and then re-download.
• Tip: Always use python -m pip ... to ensure you are using the pip version tied to your active environment, not the system pip.

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