first steps

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• [x] Install latest Bluesky conda environment.
• [x] Start with new Bluesky instrument package from online template.
• [x] Configure with Lambda 2m area detector, sticking to principle of as simple as possible.
• --- Configure Eiger area detector, sticking to principle of as simple as possible.
• [x] Motors are not necessary at this time.

Staff will develop prep function(s) for acquisitions once above steps are complete.

Keep mind:

• When developing new plans:

  Configure devices one time for a sequence of acquisitions. Configure stage_sigs only when necessary.

• Add devices and plans as we need them. Start with area detector above.
• Rely on a prep function before acquisition, similar to how these steps are done in other languages such as SPEC.

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• Archived the old repository: https://github.com/aps-8id-dys/ipython-8idiuser
• Archived the old IPython profile: cd ~/.ipython-bluesky; mv profile_{,2022_}bluesky/
• Created new IPython profile: ipython profile create --ipython-dir="${HOME}/.ipython-bluesky" bluesky
• Copy IPython console starter to new profile: cp console/__start_bluesky_instrument__.py ${HOME}/.ipython-bluesky/profile_bluesky/startup/

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With no local devices or plans configured, the new installation of bluesky starts!

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There are problems with version info of some of the packages:

In [1]: RE.md["versions"]
Out[1]: 
{'apstools': '0.1.dev8+g0c0ec98.d20221216',
 'bluesky': '1.10.0',
 'databroker': '1.2.5',
 'epics': '3.5.0',
 'h5py': '3.7.0',
 'intake': '0.6.4',
 'matplotlib': '3.6.2',
 'numpy': '1.23.5',
 'ophyd': '1.7.0',
 'pyRestTable': '0.1.dev8+g0c0ec98.d20221216',
 'spec2nexus': '0.1.dev8+g0c0ec98.d20221216'}

This is related to use of setuptools-scm.get_version() in packages apstools, pyRestTable, and spec2nexus. Requires a fix (probably the same fix) in each of those.

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Weird! The Lambda2M file in the old repo declares it provides support for the Eiger!

Somebody got confused with this file.

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Actual Lambda2M support is in a branch.

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(bluesky_2023_1) bash-4.4$ ./blueskyStarter.sh 
/home/beams10/8IDIUSER/micromamba/envs/bluesky_2023_1/bin/python -- Python 3.10.8
Python 3.10.8 | packaged by conda-forge | (main, Nov 22 2022, 08:23:14) [GCC 10.4.0]
Type 'copyright', 'credits' or 'license' for more information
IPython 8.7.0 -- An enhanced Interactive Python. Type '?' for help.

IPython profile: bluesky
Exception reporting mode: Minimal
/home/beams10/8IDIUSER/bluesky/instrument/_iconfig.py
Activating auto-logging. Current session state plus future input saved.
Filename       : /home/beams10/8IDIUSER/bluesky/.logs/ipython_console.log
Mode           : rotate
Output logging : True
Raw input log  : False
Timestamping   : True
State          : active
I Fri-17:07:44 - Console logging: /home/beams10/8IDIUSER/bluesky/.logs/ipython_console.log
I Fri-17:07:44 - ############################################################ startup
I Fri-17:07:44 - logging started
I Fri-17:07:44 - logging level = 10
I Fri-17:07:44 - /home/beams10/8IDIUSER/bluesky/instrument/session_logs.py
I Fri-17:07:44 - /home/beams10/8IDIUSER/bluesky/instrument/collection.py
I Fri-17:07:44 - CONDA_PREFIX = /home/beams10/8IDIUSER/micromamba/envs/bluesky_2023_1
I Fri-17:07:44 - /home/beams10/8IDIUSER/bluesky/instrument/mpl/console.py
I Fri-17:07:45 - #### Bluesky Framework ####
I Fri-17:07:45 - /home/beams10/8IDIUSER/bluesky/instrument/framework/check_python.py
I Fri-17:07:45 - /home/beams10/8IDIUSER/bluesky/instrument/framework/check_bluesky.py
I Fri-17:07:49 - /home/beams10/8IDIUSER/bluesky/instrument/framework/initialize.py
I Fri-17:07:49 - using databroker catalog '8idi_xpcs'
I Fri-17:07:49 - using ophyd control layer: pyepics
I Fri-17:07:49 - /home/beams10/8IDIUSER/bluesky/instrument/framework/metadata.py
I Fri-17:07:49 - /home/beams10/8IDIUSER/bluesky/instrument/epics_signal_config.py
I Fri-17:07:49 - Using RunEngine metadata for scan_id
I Fri-17:07:50 - #### Devices ####
I Fri-17:07:50 - /home/beams10/8IDIUSER/bluesky/instrument/devices/ad_lambda2M.py
I Fri-17:07:50 - #### Callbacks ####
I Fri-17:07:50 - #### Plans ####
I Fri-17:07:50 - #### Utilities ####
I Fri-17:07:50 - #### Startup is complete. ####

In [1]: listobjects()
======== ================ ============ ========
name     ophyd structure  EPICS PV     label(s)
======== ================ ============ ========
lambda2M Lambda2MDetector 8idLambda2m:         
======== ================ ============ ========

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We'll add support for the Eiger after the new year.

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@keenanlang : The beam line will meet to discuss this on Monday.