packet_read_thread

spidr4.stream.packet_read_thread(tpxStub, queue, chipIndex=0, top=True, bottom=True, forward_empty=True, tag=None)[source]

Start read thread starts a thread retrieving pixel data from the ScDaq using PacketReadout.

This thread will run for the entire duration of the program.

Parameters:

  • tpxStub – The gRPC Timepix4 stub

  • queue – The queue to place packets in

  • chipIndex – the index of the chip (default = 0)

  • top – Whether or not to stream the top

  • bottom – Whether or not to stream the bottom

  • forward_empty – Whether or not to forward empty packets

  • tag – The optional tag to put the queue

Returns:

PacketReaderThread