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Constellation
Control and data acquisition system
by Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Official site: flathub.org
About Constellation
Constellation is an autonomous control and data acquisition system for small-scale experiments and experimental setup with volatile and dynamic constituents such as testbeam environments or laboratory test stands. Constellation aims to provide a flexible framework that requires minimal effort for the integration of new devices.
Devices participating in the DAQ system are called satellites. Satellites are autonomous and communicate over the network with each other. Constellation provides user interfaces to control and monitor these satellites.
Detailed documentation on how to setup and run Constellation can be found on the homepage.
How to install Constellation
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub de.desy.constellation
- Open Constellation once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Constellation free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Constellation is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Constellation from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub de.desy.constellation. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Constellation safe?
Constellation downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.