417 automatically pull bindings from bindings folder (#419)

* Remove old new scale, add const for bindings

* Add platform info

* Move Pinpoint ID to server

* Migrated bindings

* Generate GUI dynamically

* Dynamic binding instancing

* Updated binding documentation

docs/development/adding_a_manipulator.md

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ read [how the system works first](../home/how_it_works.md) before proceeding.
 ## Create a Manipulator Binding
 
 Manipulators are added to Ephys Link through bindings. A binding is a Python class that extends the abstract base class
-[`BaseBinding`][ephys_link.utils.base_binding] and defines the functions Ephys Link expects from a platform.
+[`BaseBinding`][ephys_link.utils.base_binding] and defines the methods Ephys Link expects from a platform.
 
 Create a new Python module in `src/ephys_link/bindings` for your manipulator. Make a class that extends
 [`BaseBinding`][ephys_link.utils.base_binding]. Most IDEs will automatically import the necessary classes and tell you
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ descriptions of the expected behavior.
 As described in the [system overview](../home/how_it_works.md), Ephys Link converts all manipulator movement into a
 common "unified space" which is
 the [left-hand cartesian coordinate system](https://www.scratchapixel.com/lessons/mathematics-physics-for-computer-graphics/geometry/coordinate-systems.html).
-The two functions [
+The two methods [
 `platform_space_to_unified_space`](../../reference/ephys_link/utils/base_binding/#ephys_link.utils.base_binding.BaseBinding.platform_space_to_unified_space)
 and [
 `unified_space_to_platform_space`](../../reference/ephys_link/utils/base_binding/#ephys_link.utils.base_binding.BaseBinding.unified_space_to_platform_space)
@@ -37,19 +37,29 @@ are used to convert between your manipulator's coordinate system and the unified
     the [New Scale Pathfinder MPM](https://github.com/VirtualBrainLab/ephys-link/blob/main/src/ephys_link/bindings/mpm_bindings.py)
     binding for an example where the platform uses a REST API to an external provider.
 
-## Register the Binding
+### Binding Names
 
-To make Ephys Link aware of your new binding, you'll need to register it in
-`src/ephys_link/back_end/platform_handler.py`. In the function [
-`_match_platform_type`](https://github.com/VirtualBrainLab/ephys-link/blob/c00be57bb552e5d0466b1cfebd0a54d555f12650/src/ephys_link/back_end/platform_handler.py#L69),
-add a new `case` to the `match` statement that returns an instance of your binding when matched to the desired CLI name
-for your platform. For example, to use Sensapex's uMp-4 the CLI launch command is `ephys_link.exe -b -t ump-4`,
-therefore the matching case statement is `ump-4`.
+The two naming methods [
+`get_display_name`](../../reference/ephys_link/utils/base_binding/#ephys_link.utils.base_binding.BaseBinding.get_display_name)
+and [
+`get_cli_name`](../../reference/ephys_link/utils/base_binding/#ephys_link.utils.base_binding.BaseBinding.get_cli_name)
+are used to identify the binding in the user interface. As described by their documentation, `get_display_name` should
+return a human-readable name for the binding, while `get_cli_name` should return the name used to launch the binding
+from the command line (what is passed to the `-t` flag). For example, Sensapex uMp-4 manipulator's `get_cli_name`
+returns `ump-4` because the CLI launch command is `ephys_link.exe -b -t ump-4`.
+
+### Custom Additional Arguments
+
+Sometimes you may want to pass extra data to your binding on initialization. For example, New Scale Pathfinder MPM
+bindings needs to know what the HTTP server port is. To add custom arguments, define them as arguments on the `__init__`
+method of your binding then pass in the appropriate data when the binding is instantiated in the [
+`_get_binding_instance`]() method of the [`PlatformHandler`][ephys_link.back_end.platform_handler]. Use [New Scale
+Pathfinder MPM's binding][ephys_link.bindings.mpm_binding] as an example for how to do this.
 
 ## Test Your Binding
 
 Once you've implemented your binding, you can test it by running Ephys Link using your binding
-`ephys_link -b -t <your_manipulator>`. You can interact with it using the Socket.IO API or Pinpoint.
+`ephys_link -b -t <cli_name>`. You can interact with it using the [Socket.IO API](socketio_api.md) or Pinpoint.
 
 ## Submit Your Changes
 

pyproject.toml

@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ dependencies = [
     "requests==2.32.3",
     "sensapex==1.400.3",
     "rich==13.9.4",
-    "vbl-aquarium==1.0.0b1"
+    "vbl-aquarium==1.0.0b3"
 ]
 
 [project.urls]
@@ -80,5 +80,8 @@ dependencies = [
 serve = "mkdocs serve"
 build = "mkdocs build"
 
+[tool.ruff]
+unsafe-fixes = true
+
 [tool.ruff.lint]
 extend-ignore = ["DTZ005"]

src/ephys_link/back_end/platform_handler.py

@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@
 Responsible for performing the various manipulator commands.
 Instantiates the appropriate bindings based on the platform type and uses them to perform the commands.
 
-Usage: Instantiate PlatformHandler with the platform type and call the desired command.
+Usage:
+    Instantiate PlatformHandler with the platform type and call the desired command.
 """
 
 from uuid import uuid4
@@ -14,22 +15,18 @@
     BooleanStateResponse,
     EphysLinkOptions,
     GetManipulatorsResponse,
+    PlatformInfo,
     PositionalResponse,
     SetDepthRequest,
     SetDepthResponse,
     SetInsideBrainRequest,
     SetPositionRequest,
     ShankCountResponse,
 )
-from vbl_aquarium.models.proxy import PinpointIdResponse
 from vbl_aquarium.models.unity import Vector4
 
-from ephys_link.__about__ import __version__
-from ephys_link.bindings.fake_binding import FakeBinding
-from ephys_link.bindings.mpm_binding import MPMBinding
-from ephys_link.bindings.ump_4_binding import Ump4Binding
 from ephys_link.utils.base_binding import BaseBinding
-from ephys_link.utils.common import vector4_to_array
+from ephys_link.utils.common import get_bindings, vector4_to_array
 from ephys_link.utils.console import Console
 
 
@@ -50,83 +47,80 @@ def __init__(self, options: EphysLinkOptions, console: Console) -> None:
         self._console = console
 
         # Define bindings based on platform type.
-        self._bindings = self._match_platform_type(options)
+        self._bindings = self._get_binding_instance(options)
 
         # Record which IDs are inside the brain.
         self._inside_brain: set[str] = set()
 
         # Generate a Pinpoint ID for proxy usage.
         self._pinpoint_id = str(uuid4())[:8]
 
-    def _match_platform_type(self, options: EphysLinkOptions) -> BaseBinding:
+    def _get_binding_instance(self, options: EphysLinkOptions) -> BaseBinding:
         """Match the platform type to the appropriate bindings.
 
         Args:
             options: CLI options.
 
+        Raises:
+            ValueError: If the platform type is not recognized.
+
         Returns:
             Bindings for the specified platform type.
         """
-        match options.type:
-            case "ump-4":
-                return Ump4Binding()
-            case "pathfinder-mpm":
-                return MPMBinding(options.mpm_port)
-            case "fake":
-                return FakeBinding()
-            case _:
-                error_message = f'Platform type "{options.type}" not recognized.'
-                self._console.critical_print(error_message)
-                raise ValueError(error_message)
-
-    # Ephys Link metadata.
-
-    @staticmethod
-    def get_version() -> str:
-        """Get Ephys Link's version.
+        for binding_type in get_bindings():
+            binding_cli_name = binding_type.get_cli_name()
 
-        Returns:
-            Ephys Link's version.
-        """
-        return __version__
+            if binding_cli_name == options.type:
+                # Pass in HTTP port for Pathfinder MPM.
+                if binding_cli_name == "pathfinder-mpm":
+                    return binding_type(options.mpm_port)
+
+                # Otherwise just return the binding.
+                return binding_type()
 
-    def get_pinpoint_id(self) -> PinpointIdResponse:
-        """Get the Pinpoint ID for proxy usage.
+        # Raise an error if the platform type is not recognized.
+        error_message = f'Platform type "{options.type}" not recognized.'
+        self._console.critical_print(error_message)
+        raise ValueError(error_message)
+
+    # Platform metadata.
+
+    def get_display_name(self) -> str:
+        """Get the display name for the platform.
 
         Returns:
-            Pinpoint ID response.
+            Display name for the platform.
         """
-        return PinpointIdResponse(pinpoint_id=self._pinpoint_id, is_requester=False)
+        return self._bindings.get_display_name()
 
-    def get_platform_type(self) -> str:
+    async def get_platform_info(self) -> PlatformInfo:
         """Get the manipulator platform type connected to Ephys Link.
 
         Returns:
             Platform type config identifier (see CLI options for examples).
         """
-        return str(self._options.type)
+        return PlatformInfo(
+            name=self._bindings.get_display_name(),
+            cli_name=self._bindings.get_cli_name(),
+            axes_count=await self._bindings.get_axes_count(),
+            dimensions=await self._bindings.get_dimensions(),
+        )
 
     # Manipulator commands.
 
     async def get_manipulators(self) -> GetManipulatorsResponse:
         """Get a list of available manipulators on the current handler.
 
         Returns:
-            List of manipulator IDs, number of axes, dimensions of manipulators (mm), and an error message if any.
+            List of manipulator IDs or an error message if any.
         """
         try:
             manipulators = await self._bindings.get_manipulators()
-            num_axes = await self._bindings.get_axes_count()
-            dimensions = self._bindings.get_dimensions()
         except Exception as e:
             self._console.exception_error_print("Get Manipulators", e)
             return GetManipulatorsResponse(error=self._console.pretty_exception(e))
         else:
-            return GetManipulatorsResponse(
-                manipulators=manipulators,
-                num_axes=num_axes,
-                dimensions=dimensions,
-            )
+            return GetManipulatorsResponse(manipulators=manipulators)
 
     async def get_position(self, manipulator_id: str) -> PositionalResponse:
         """Get the current translation position of a manipulator in unified coordinates (mm).

src/ephys_link/back_end/server.py

@@ -1,7 +1,22 @@
+"""Socket.IO Server.
+
+Responsible to managing the Socket.IO connection and events.
+Directs events to the platform handler or handles them directly.
+
+Usage:
+    Instantiate Server with the appropriate options, platform handler, and console.
+    Then call `launch()` to start the server.
+
+    ```python
+    Server(options, platform_handler, console).launch()
+    ```
+"""
+
 from asyncio import get_event_loop, run
 from collections.abc import Callable, Coroutine
 from json import JSONDecodeError, dumps, loads
 from typing import Any
+from uuid import uuid4
 
 from aiohttp.web import Application, run_app
 from pydantic import ValidationError
@@ -12,8 +27,10 @@
     SetInsideBrainRequest,
     SetPositionRequest,
 )
+from vbl_aquarium.models.proxy import PinpointIdResponse
 from vbl_aquarium.utils.vbl_base_model import VBLBaseModel
 
+from ephys_link.__about__ import __version__
 from ephys_link.back_end.platform_handler import PlatformHandler
 from ephys_link.utils.common import PORT, check_for_updates, server_preamble
 from ephys_link.utils.console import Console
@@ -47,6 +64,9 @@ def __init__(self, options: EphysLinkOptions, platform_handler: PlatformHandler,
         # Store connected client.
         self._client_sid: str = ""
 
+        # Generate Pinpoint ID for proxy usage.
+        self._pinpoint_id = str(uuid4())[:8]
+
         # Bind events.
         self._sio.on("*", self.platform_event_handler)
 
@@ -63,15 +83,15 @@ def launch(self) -> None:
             check_for_updates()
 
         # List platform and available manipulators.
-        self._console.info_print("PLATFORM", self._platform_handler.get_platform_type())
+        self._console.info_print("PLATFORM", self._platform_handler.get_display_name())
         self._console.info_print(
             "MANIPULATORS",
             str(get_event_loop().run_until_complete(self._platform_handler.get_manipulators()).manipulators),
         )
 
         # Launch server
         if self._options.use_proxy:
-            self._console.info_print("PINPOINT ID", self._platform_handler.get_pinpoint_id().pinpoint_id)
+            self._console.info_print("PINPOINT ID", self._pinpoint_id)
 
             async def connect_proxy() -> None:
                 # noinspection HttpUrlsUsage
@@ -204,11 +224,11 @@ async def platform_event_handler(self, event: str, *args: tuple[Any]) -> str:
         match event:
             # Server metadata.
             case "get_version":
-                return self._platform_handler.get_version()
+                return __version__
             case "get_pinpoint_id":
-                return str(self._platform_handler.get_pinpoint_id().to_json_string())
-            case "get_platform_type":
-                return self._platform_handler.get_platform_type()
+                return PinpointIdResponse(pinpoint_id=self._pinpoint_id, is_requester=False).to_json_string()
+            case "get_platform_info":
+                return (await self._platform_handler.get_platform_info()).to_json_string()
 
             # Manipulator commands.
             case "get_manipulators":

src/ephys_link/bindings/fake_binding.py

@@ -5,9 +5,10 @@
 
 
 class FakeBinding(BaseBinding):
-    def __init__(self) -> None:
+    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs) -> None:
         """Initialize fake manipulator infos."""
 
+        super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)
         self._positions = [Vector4() for _ in range(8)]
         self._angles = [
             Vector3(x=90, y=60, z=0),
@@ -20,6 +21,14 @@ def __init__(self) -> None:
             Vector3(x=-135, y=30, z=0),
         ]
 
+    @staticmethod
+    def get_display_name() -> str:
+        return "Fake Manipulator"
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def get_cli_name() -> str:
+        return "fake"
+
     async def get_manipulators(self) -> list[str]:
         return list(map(str, range(8)))
 

src/ephys_link/bindings/mpm_binding.py

@@ -72,22 +72,31 @@ class MPMBinding(BaseBinding):
     COARSE_SPEED_THRESHOLD = 0.1
     INSERTION_SPEED_LIMIT = 9_000
 
-    def __init__(self, port: int) -> None:
+    def __init__(self, port: int = 8080, *args, **kwargs) -> None:
         """Initialize connection to MPM HTTP server.
 
         Args:
             port: Port number for MPM HTTP server.
         """
+        super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)
         self._url = f"http://localhost:{port}"
         self._movement_stopped = False
 
+    @staticmethod
+    def get_display_name() -> str:
+        return "Pathfinder MPM Control v2.8.8+"
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def get_cli_name() -> str:
+        return "pathfinder-mpm"
+
     async def get_manipulators(self) -> list[str]:
         return [manipulator["Id"] for manipulator in (await self._query_data())["ProbeArray"]]
 
     async def get_axes_count(self) -> int:
         return 3
 
-    def get_dimensions(self) -> Vector4:
+    async def get_dimensions(self) -> Vector4:
         return Vector4(x=15, y=15, z=15, w=15)
 
     async def get_position(self, manipulator_id: str) -> Vector4: