The hexapod made by Janssen Precision Engineering (JPE) is tested for optical purposes. Equations describing the movements of the platform are derived and tested using interferometric techniques...Show moreThe hexapod made by Janssen Precision Engineering (JPE) is tested for optical purposes. Equations describing the movements of the platform are derived and tested using interferometric techniques and imaging systems. A Python program for the hexapod motion control is developed and implemented, and its limitations are discussed. Several technical features, most notably the piezo actuators of the hexapod, are examined.Show less