Fix for ''No module named pkg_resources" error

Published August 29th, 2024 by Jobin Valliyakalayil

During installation of the Moku API on the latest versions of Python (>3.12), the installation may encounter an error No module named ‘pkg_resources' when the command moku download is run. The error message can be shown as below: To fix this error, running the command, pip install --upgrade setuptools , will allow you to finish the Moku API insta

Troubleshooting USB connection on Windows App

Published August 29th, 2024 by Jobin Valliyakalayil

As an alternative to wireless/Ethernet connection, you can also connect your Moku device to your PC through USB (USB-C connection for the Moku:Go/Moku:Pro/Moku:Delta, and through micro-USB for the Moku:Lab). The connected device can then be accessed using the Moku Desktop App or API on your Windows PC. If the Moku is not recognized, it would likely

Optimizing lock assist in Laser Lock Box

Published September 4th, 2024 by Jobin Valliyakalayil

The Lock Assist is a unique feature of the Laser Lock Box instrument that allows users to simply select a set point for the closed-loop control of their system, corresponding to a particular zero-crossing point on the error signal. While this instrument is designed for the purpose of locking a laser, the principle can be applied to similar control l