Software for the MCM301 Stepper Motor Controller

This software package can be used to operate Thorlabs' MCM301 Stepper Motor Controller. The download includes a GUI, drivers, and LabVIEW/C++/Python SDK for third-party development support.

  1. Software: The latest version of the MCM301 software package.
  2. Firmware: The latest version of the firmware.
  3. Utilities: Firmware upgrade tool which is necessary for updating the firmware.
  4. Communications Protocol: Document describing the communication commands for the MCM301 Stepper Motor Controller.
  5. Archive: Previous versions of the MCM301 software package.
Software  
DescriptionSoftware package can be used to operate Thorlabs' MCM301 Stepper Motor Controller. The download includes a GUI, drivers, and LabVIEW/C++/Python SDK for third-party development support.
Version1.2
Filesize6.7 MB
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System RequirementsThis software was verified with the following operating systems:
  • Windows® 10 64-bit
  • Windows® 11 64-bit
Additional SoftwareMicrosoft .NET Desktop Runtime x86 6.0.4 or a later version is required. The install program will check and download it from the internet if necessary.
Firmware  
DescriptionThis is the latest version of the firmware for the MCM301 Stepper Motor Controller. 
Version6.2
Filesize369 KB
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Utilities  
DescriptionTool used to upgrade the firmware of the MCM301 Stepper Motor Controller. This tool is necessary to apply firmware updates to the MCM301 controller.
Version6.0
Filesize6.63 MB
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Communications Protocol  
DescriptionThis document describes the communication commands for the MCM301 Stepper Motor Controller. 
Version1
Filesize441 KB
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Archive  
DescriptionSoftware package can be used to operate Thorlabs' MCM301 Stepper Motor Controller. The download includes a GUI, drivers, and LabVIEW/C++/Python SDK for third-party development support.
Version1.1
Filesize6.6 MB
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ReadMe
License
Change Log
System RequirementsWindows® 7 or Later (64 Bit)
Additional SoftwareMicrosoft .NET Desktop Runtime x86 6.0.4 or a later version is required. The install program will check and download it from the internet if necessary.