Open Micro-Manipulator GUI is a small graphical user interface for controlling the Open Micro-Manipulator, featuring a live microscope camera view for real-time feedback. You can find the Open Micro-Manipulator repository.

1. Clone the repository and navigate into the project directory.
2. Install the required Python dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt
3. Run the application: python main.py

Make sure you are using a compatible Python version and that your hardware is properly connected before launching the GUI.

The serial port and the live view camera configuration can be found in main.py.

The program can display a live camera feed using the open-cv image capturing framework. For best experience I recommend a camera capable of capturing 60 frames per second (also make sure you are not limited by the cameras shutter time).

The G-Code runner supports simple absolute movement commands of the form: G0 X Y Z F. All other commands are ignored. You may press the 'Set Origin' button to set the current device loaction as zero position for running the G-Code.

⚠️ Warning
Running G-Code that exceeds the machine’s physical limits may cause rapid and uncontrolled movements. Use with caution.

A custom scaling directive can be added at the beginning of a G-Code file: SCALE=0.123. This is useful when running G-Code generated by external software, such as 3D-printing slicers.