liger_galil_controller

Galil Motion Controller (DMC-4080) utility for Liger (WMKO). This script allows for testing switches, moving stepper motors, and disabling stepper motors using a Galil controller.

Requirements

• Python 3 (3.13)
• Network connectivity to the Galil controller

Usage

python3 liger_galil_controller.py [-h] -a ADDRESS {switch,stepper,disable} {A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H}

Arguments

• -a ADDRESS, --address ADDRESS: IP address of the Galil controller (Required)
• mode: Operation mode. Choices:
  • switch: Monitor switch status (Home, Forward Limit, Reverse Limit)
  • stepper: Move the stepper motor with pre-configured parameters
  • disable: Disable the stepper motor on the specified axis
• axis: Axis identifier. Choices: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H

Examples

Monitor Switches

Monitor the status of switches on Axis A. Press Ctrl+C to stop.

python3 liger_galil_controller.py -a 192.168.1.10 switch A

Move Stepper Motor

Move the stepper motor on Axis B. The movement parameters (degrees, speed, acceleration) are currently configured in the code.

Warning

You must disable the stepper motor after running the stepper command. The stepper motor will become extremely hot due to the current continuing to flow to the motor.

python3 liger_galil_controller.py -a 192.168.1.10 stepper B

Disable Stepper Motor

Disable the stepper motor on Axis B.

python3 liger_galil_controller.py -a 192.168.1.10 disable B