General Python Programmings
1. Books:
o Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart (great for beginners and
practical coding).s
o Python Cookbook by David Beazley and Brian K. Jones (advanced techniques
and recipes).
2. Courses:
o Python for Everybody (Coursera) – Beginner to intermediate level.
o Advanced Python by Real Python – Covers multithreading and
multiprocessing.
DAQ and Virtual Machine Configuration
1. Virtual Machine (VM) Basics:
o VirtualBox Documentation – For setting up VMs.
o Proxmox VE Administration Guide – If you use Proxmox for VM
management.
2. DAQ and Instrumentation with Python:
o Data Acquisition with LabVIEW and Python (learn about DAQ and transition
to Python).
o Python libraries:
pyvisa – For instrument control and communication (supports GPIB,
serial, USB).
pydaqmx – Interface with National Instruments DAQ systems.
Network Configuration and Protocols
1. GPIB and Serial Communication:
o Interfacing with Lab Equipment Using Python (online guides on pyvisa with
GPIB/serial setups).
o Serial Port Complete by Jan Axelson (for understanding RS232, RS485, and
similar protocols).
o Python libraries:
pyserial – For serial communication.
pyvisa-py – VISA backend for GPIB and serial modes.
2. Socket Programming:
o Foundations of Python Network Programming by John Goerzen (detailed
coverage of networking in Python).
o Python library: socket.
3. CAN Bus Communication:
o Introduction to CAN Bus Using Python (online resources and examples).
o Python library: python-can.
Driver Development & SCPI Command Structure
1. SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments):
o Programming with SCPI Commands (free online tutorials).
o Official SCPI reference: SCPI Standards Documentation.
2. Driver Development:
o Writing Instrument Drivers in Python (blogs and tutorials).
o Examples in pyvisa documentation for controlling devices using SCPI.
IV Tracer and MPP Tracking
1. IV Curve Tracing:
o Photovoltaic IV Curve Tracing with Python (online examples).
o Libraries for mathematical modeling:
numpy – For numerical computations.
scipy – For curve fitting and optimization.
2. MPP Tracking:
o Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithms (research papers for background
understanding).
o Python libraries:
matplotlib – For plotting IV and MPP curves.
Multithreading and Multiprocessing
1. Books:
o Python Concurrency with Asyncio, Threads, and Multiprocessing by Matthew
Fowler.
2. Courses:
o Concurrency and Parallelism with Python (Pluralsight).
3. Documentation and Tutorials:
o Official Python docs on threading and multiprocessing.
Data Handling and Storage
1. CSV and SQL:
o Python libraries:
pandas – For data manipulation and storage.
sqlite3 – Lightweight database management.
pyodbc – For MSSQL integration.
2. Courses:
o Data Analysis with Python and SQL (Kaggle).
Error Handling and Troubleshooting
1. Books:
oPython Testing with pytest by Brian Okken – For unit testing.
oEffective Python by Brett Slatkin – Covers debugging and code optimization.
2. Debugging Tools:
o pdb – Built-in Python debugger.
o Visual Studio Code debugger.
Documentation and Reporting
1. Reporting Libraries:
o matplotlib and seaborn – For graphical reporting.
o reportlab – For PDF generation.
2. Documentation Best Practices:
o Documenting Python Projects (Real Python guide).
