Diffractometer devices controlled by a personal computer

The application of single-board microcomputers as programmable interfaces simplifies the construction of complex diffractometer control units. The amount of hardware components of the control units is reduced and the structure of the circuits is easy to survey. These intelligent multipurpose single-board microcomputers unburden the personal computer and simplify the development of the diffractometer measuring program. The presented solution is based on an Atari 1040 STF. The concept, however, can be applied to any type of personal computer.