Today we switched gears; we realized that the native software of both the stages and the power meter was not compatible with MATLAB, so we had to switch languages, and downloaded the Visual C++ Studio. While that does mean unfortunately my training for MATLAB was (currently at least) in vain, it does also mean that I now get the chance to learn to program in C++, which is an incredibly widely known and respected language. It may be quite difficult to learn, but it will undoubtedly be worth it. Today I was able to make a great deal of process creating and debugging the basic code for our power meter. I'm creating an application for it, which we will be able to run from the console and automate to synchronize with our movements of the stages. I have completely written the code, and I'm now just working on one last bug, getting rid of which will allow the code to run.
I also upgraded my setup today! Now that the original issue with the monitor ports has been fixed, I can use dual monitors. The double screenspace is incredibly helpful to have, as it allows me to bring up a manual, guide, or webpage on one monitor while the window for code and debugging is open on the other.
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