DiamondLightSource/dodal
Jul 2025 – Jan 2026
2 Months active
Languages Used
Python
Technical Skills
EPICS control systemsbeamline configurationdevice integrationEPICS controlPython programming
iain-hall
PROFILE
Iain-hall
Worked on the DiamondLightSource/dodal repository to enhance the I20_1 beamline’s data acquisition and automation capabilities. Delivered a trajectory scan feature by integrating new device configurations, including motors and a Panda detector, and streamlined the beamline setup by removing the Synchrotron device. Subsequently introduced PMacIO Fly Scan Support, enabling automated fly scans with the PMac trajectory controller to improve throughput and reproducibility. Focused on robust EPICS control systems, Python programming, and device integration, the work emphasized maintainability and clear commit traceability. These contributions improved experiment speed, data reliability, and hardware integration while reducing manual intervention and simplifying ongoing maintenance.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
100%Features
Repository Contributions
2Total
Bugs
0
Commits
2
Features
2
Lines of code
61
Activity Months2
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59 peopleWork History
January 2026
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jan 1, 2026Monthly summary for 2026-01 focusing on business value and technical achievements for DiamondLightSource/dodal. The primary deliverable this month was the introduction of PMacIO Fly Scan Support on the I20_1 beamline, with a dedicated PMacIO device to enable fly scans using the PMac trajectory controller. This work enhances automation, throughput, and reproducibility for beamline experiments while broadening hardware integration capabilities of the dodal repository.
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jan 1, 2026Monthly summary for 2026-01 focusing on business value and technical achievements for DiamondLightSource/dodal. The primary deliverable this month was the introduction of PMacIO Fly Scan Support on the I20_1 beamline, with a dedicated PMacIO device to enable fly scans using the PMac trajectory controller. This work enhances automation, throughput, and reproducibility for beamline experiments while broadening hardware integration capabilities of the dodal repository.
January 2026
July 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jul 1, 2025July 2025 — DiamondLightSource/dodal: Implemented i20_1 beamline trajectory scan enhancement to enable more comprehensive data acquisition. Delivered new device configurations (motors and Panda detector) for trajectory scans and removed the Synchrotron device. PV access and beamline setup were updated to simplify configuration and improve data reliability. This work is captured in commit 925df073628755b431777103a3a55ee50e3549e1 ("Add devices to i20_1 for running trajectory scans (#1355)"). No major bugs reported this month. Overall impact: faster, more configurable trajectory scans with higher data quality and reduced maintenance due to consolidated setup. Technologies/skills demonstrated: EPICS PV access, device configuration, beamline instrumentation (motors, Panda detector), Git/version control, and repository maintenance.
July 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jul 1, 2025July 2025 — DiamondLightSource/dodal: Implemented i20_1 beamline trajectory scan enhancement to enable more comprehensive data acquisition. Delivered new device configurations (motors and Panda detector) for trajectory scans and removed the Synchrotron device. PV access and beamline setup were updated to simplify configuration and improve data reliability. This work is captured in commit 925df073628755b431777103a3a55ee50e3549e1 ("Add devices to i20_1 for running trajectory scans (#1355)"). No major bugs reported this month. Overall impact: faster, more configurable trajectory scans with higher data quality and reduced maintenance due to consolidated setup. Technologies/skills demonstrated: EPICS PV access, device configuration, beamline instrumentation (motors, Panda detector), Git/version control, and repository maintenance.
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Correctness90.0%
Maintainability90.0%
Architecture90.0%
Performance80.0%
AI Usage20.0%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
Python
Technical Skills
EPICS controlEPICS control systemsPython programmingbeamline configurationdevice integration
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