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Building a Analog Meter Gauge GUI using Tkinter and ttkbootstrap library

In this tutorial, we will learn how to build a Cross platform analog meter GUI, resembling the classic gauges that display pressure, temperature, speed, and more, with Python and the ttkbootstrap theme in tkinter.

This type of Meter or Gauge GUI elements are excellent for displaying continuously varying quantities like temperature, pressure on your PC or Linux Single Board Computers like Raspberry PI as apart of Data Acquisition, logging or Control Software.

Running Periodic background tasks in tkinter (ttkbootstrap) using .after() method

Here we will learn to use the .after() method from tkinter(ttkbootstrap) method to automatically update the tkinter GUI  widgets like Labels, Textboxes at regular intervals without user intervention to create a responsive and usable GUI that can multitask effectively without freezing.

A Quick & Easy Introduction to Python GUI design using ttkbootstrap and tkinter

As an embedded designer, your task often involves crafting nimble programs to facilitate seamless communication with an array of devices, including data loggers ,data acquisition modules, Serial port monitors etc. Python emerges as the go-to language for engineers operating within the embedded domain, enabling the creation of such programs with ease. 

Controlling AC Electrical devices from PC using USB Port and Python

Controlling AC electrical devices from a PC using the USB port and Python involves interfacing with external hardware capable of switching AC power, such as relays, and using Python to send commands to the hardware over USB. Here's a general overview of how you can accomplish this: