qcodes instruments are not thread safe
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Description
Some of the instrument drivers are not thread safe. This means that a `Loop` could case problems with the `use_threads` option set to `True`.
We should at least document the thread safety of instruments (parameters) and consider setting `use_threads` to `False`
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Research direction
Start by reviewing the instrument drivers and the Loop use_threads option described in the issue. Determine which instrument parameters are thread safe, document that behavior, and clarify whether use_threads should default to False; the issue is done when the supported behavior and decision are recorded.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- backend, documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100