MightyZap 17Lf Python Library and CLI

A Python library to control the MightyZap 17Lf series of linear actuators.

Installation

As a CLI tool

uv tool install mightyzap-17lf

As a Python library

mkdir project & cd project
uv init
uv add mightyzap-17lf
uv run python
>>> from mightyzap_17lf import MightyZap17Lf
>>> mighty = MightyZap17Lf("COM4")
>>> mighty.speed = 500
>>> mighty.position = 10000

CLI usage

# Set position 8000
$ mz COM4 position 8000
# Set position 10000 with speed 500
$ mz COM4 position 10000 500
# Read current position
$ mz COM4 position
10000

# Set register 12 to 800 (long stroke limit)
$ mz COM4 register 12 800
# Read register 12
$ mz COM4 register 12

$ mz COM4 firmware_version
v1.2.3
$ mz COM4 serial_number
4752