facing problem in using DLL file in MATLAB app and communication with instrument

How and where to add .DLL files in MATLAB GUI APP code. I am making a software to run the Elliptic Thorlab 14k motor. Please also guide me about how can I communicate with this instrument.

Answer 1

[Harshit Saini]

I understand that you are facing issue while including the .DLL files to control the Elliptic Thorlabs 14k Motor in MATLAB.

To interface the Thorlabs’ ELL14K Motor with MATLAB, you need to download the DLL files from the components website and place them inside a directory which you can refer to later.

I see from Thorlabs’ website that they provide .NET APIs. Refer to the link below to understand how to call external functions from MATLAB.

https://in.mathworks.com/help/matlab/external-language-interfaces.html

You will need to use the following command to make .NET Assembly visible to MATLAB

>> asmInfo = NET.addAssembly(globalName)

Refer to Carlo Vinchi’s response in the MATLAB Answers thread below to guide you on how to interface the motor.

https://in.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/810875-using-dll-from-thorlabs-to-communicate-with-the-motors