FastCS

Source	DiamondLightSource/fastcs
PyPI	pip install fastcs
Documentation	https://diamondlightsource.github.io/fastcs
Releases	DiamondLightSource/fastcs

FastCS is a control system agnostic framework for building Device support in Python that will work for both EPICS and Tango without depending on either.

See What is FastCS? for a high-level overview of the architecture and benefits.

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How the documentation is structured

Documentation is split into four categories, also accessible from links in the top bar.

• Tutorials
  • Dynamic FastCS drivers
  • Installation
  • Creating a FastCS Driver

Tutorials for installation and typical usage. New users start here.

• How-to Guides
  • Arrange EPICS Screens with Groups and Sub-Controllers
  • Contribute to the project
  • Use the Launch Framework for CLI Applications
  • Run Multiple Transports Simultaneously
  • Work with Table and Waveform Data
  • Testing Log Output
  • Update Attribute Values from a Device
  • Synchronize Operations with Wait Methods

Practical step-by-step guides for the more experienced user.

• Explanations
  • Controllers
  • Datatypes
  • Architectural Decision Records
  • Transports
  • What is FastCS?

Explanations of how it works and why it works that way.

• Reference
  • API
  • Index
  • Release Notes
  • Projects Using FastCS

Technical reference material including APIs and release notes.