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  • Mac OSX Serial Terminal for ARC

    I’ve long wanted to build a terminal and testing application for my products. Using the exceptional QT Creator, I was able to cook one up in a relatively short period of time!
    This application was built using the QT Terminal example program, so it will work for the ARC Triggerscope 2, 16, and Triggerscope 3 products, as well as the ARCLED.
    In addition, anyone using an Arduino or other serial-based device may find it useful. You can find the program on my Github.

    I am aware that the vast majority of end users rely on Windows for control of devices, so if you read this and have an interest in a compiled x64 version, I’d be interested to know.
    Over time I plan on expanding this application to include full configuration over delay timing, sequencing, and other functions.

    Quick Demo of the program

  • DIY Syringe Pump

    Interesting little project.

    Not sure the money pans out considering how much time it would take to build, but if one wanted to learn mechanical control, this would be a good way to dive in!

    https://www.drdflo.com/syringe

     

  • LED, laser, or other PWM control using Triggerscope

    It appears that more and more people want to use PWM control for illumination devices from Micro-Manager and other imaging software. PWM may be used for any number of applications, from high speed pulsing of an LED, or a laser, in order to reduce phototoxicity or just to control brightness, or to drive a DC motor at a varying speed, or to drive a device like a spinning disk to set the PRM. I figured I’d address this using the Triggerscope system controllers. rIn order to support PWM drive over an external device, I wanted a few useful functions to work in MM:

    • PWM duty cycle should be controlled form presets
    • PWM should be called to “off” from a TTL or other “shutter” style command
    • Once off, a similar “ttl on” type command should re-enable PWM at the alst used duty cycle
    • multiple output lines should be supported at different duty cycles.

    Version 407 of the Triggerscope firmware now supports this, and uses the existing driver available for these devices. I’ve made a short demo video showing how this works on an oscilloscope output. I’ll place an option for this on the store. Please get in touch with any questions or post here – thanks!

  • Op Amp Design Reference

    I came across this excellent design reference, which shows quite a few basic op amp design examples. Great guide to keep handy should you be working on amps!

    Op Amps For Everyone

     

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