<p>For the group assignment we found two different ways of interfacing the machine that we made before.
One method was using Python with Tkinter and Pyserial. The other manner
was to use an Inkscape plugin using Python. </p>
<p>
Tkinter and Pyserial are simple libraries that allow a quick learning curve, and a basic use can be enough to collect or send simple data.
However, they are limited. As example, Tkinter becomes quickly heavy and complex if you want more fancy interfaces. For example, here is the interface that Gilles obtained: not fancy at all but functional.
<p>For the group assignment we found two different ways of interfacing the machine that we made before.
One method was using Python with Tkinter and Pyserial. The other manner
was to use an Inkscape plugin using Python. </p>
<p>
Tkinter and Pyserial are simple libraries that allow a quick learning curve, and a basic use can be enough to collect or send simple data.
However, they are limited. As example, Tkinter becomes quickly heavy and complex if you want more fancy interfaces. For example, here is the interface that Gilles obtained: not fancy at all but functional.
