
Worked on the DiamondLightSource/dodal repository to enhance the reliability of BimorphMirror device control by implementing an idle-state wait after setting target voltages. This approach ensured that the device consistently reached a safe and deterministic state before proceeding, reducing operational risk and improving hardware uptime. The update required careful integration with asynchronous programming patterns and EPICS-based device control, as well as comprehensive adjustments to the existing test suite to accurately reflect the new waiting behavior. All changes were developed in Python, with a focus on robust testing practices to maintain coverage and ensure the reliability of the updated control loop.
January 2025 monthly summary for DiamondLightSource/dodal: Implemented reliability-focused enhancement for BimorphMirror device control by introducing an idle-state wait after setting target voltages, improving deterministic operation and safety. Updated tests to reflect the new waiting behavior to prevent premature transitions. Commit a29f3af8136fb2ada534d896770fdd67413da822 documents this change (Bimorph mirrors (#974)). Overall, delivered a more robust hardware control loop, reducing operational risk and improving uptime.
January 2025 monthly summary for DiamondLightSource/dodal: Implemented reliability-focused enhancement for BimorphMirror device control by introducing an idle-state wait after setting target voltages, improving deterministic operation and safety. Updated tests to reflect the new waiting behavior to prevent premature transitions. Commit a29f3af8136fb2ada534d896770fdd67413da822 documents this change (Bimorph mirrors (#974)). Overall, delivered a more robust hardware control loop, reducing operational risk and improving uptime.

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