microTool

microTool is a Python application in development.

Development

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/microTool.git
   cd microTool

2. Create a virtual environment (recommended):

   pyenv install 3.13.0
   pyenv virtualenv 3.13.0 microTool
   pyenv local microTool

3. Install Python dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Install Ximea Camera API (xiAPI):

   • Visit Ximea API Software Package
   • Download version appropriate for your OS
   • For macOS ARM: Download xiAPI LTS V4.28.00 or later
   • Follow platform-specific installation instructions

5. Run the application:

   With the Ximea camera (the default):

   python app.py

   Or without camera hardware, using the mock noCam backend:

   python app.py --camera nocam

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the GNU License. See the LICENSE file for details.