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  • Triggerscope Mini Micro-Manager Setup

    Below is a short video introducing the Triggerscope Mini, as well as demonstrating how to set it up in micromanager.

    If you’re in a hurry, I’ve also outlined the basic steps below with screen shots.

    Connect the triggerscope mini to a USB-2 compliant port, via it’s USB C connection cable (included).

    Open micromanager, select the device configuration wizard, and browse to the add device page.

    Scroll the device list until you see “Triggerscope-MM” expand that and select the -Hub device.

    A window will appear, set the COM port to the port used by the triggerscope mini, and set the baud to 115,200, then click OK.

      After a few seconds, a list of components will appear. Note this is for the full triggerscope, so we will only choose the TTL 1-8 Bank, and DAC 1 + DAC 2. Below is a basic chart showing what devices are supported on the mini vs the standard triggerscope.

        When prompted for the DAC voltages, only select 0-5V (default), and click OK.

          That’s it! Follow the manager to complete the install. Once done, you’ll have the common TTL output control, DAC control, blanking, sequencing and other features of a standard triggerscope!

          1. Firmware setup for Micromanager

            Here is a quick video on how to get going with the TriggerscopeMM Firmware and Micromanager 2.0 Gamma.

            -Austin

          2. Triggerscope 4 Released – with New Software and New Micromanager Driver Options

            I’m excited today to announce the release of the Triggerscope version 4. TG4 marks a major improvement in the performance and capability of the Triggerscope.

            New Features

            • At the heart of Triggerscope 4 is a New high speed MCU running @ 600 Mhz. This is an 83x improvement over the Triggerscope 3B.
            • On board 1024K MCU RAM provides more than enough memory for arrays.
            • A new features provides access to a 16GB External SD Card, installed inside. Memory may be used for storing data for sequence access, recording of external parameters and timing events, or saving of advanced settings.
            • A new Real Time Clock is included for better timing over long duration experiments and delays.
            • DAC update rates can be overclocked, to a maximum frequency of 270kHz. 
            • Integrated and simplified external controls for easier operation.

            New Software

            In addition to the release of Triggerscope 4, ARC is introducing a python-based, multi-platform compatible standalone control application. Our application can be installed on Windows, OS-X, or Linux systems. Source is also available from the GitHub Repo here. Users have two options for use – EXE and APP executables provide a small containerized version of python, so the entire application runs without any external installs required. Or, for customers who already have python installed, simply downloading and running the native python file is an option.

            For debugging, all communication between the software and the triggerscope are printed for the user to view, to make diagnostics and custom driver development as simple as possible.

            Light and Dark themes are provided to keep monitor glare down during imaging. This software is available for all Triggerscope 3 and up devices, and can be found on our GitHub Repo here.

            New Micromanager Firmware Options

            Nico Stuurman recently undertook a huge endeavor, and implemented a new approach for using MicroManager and the Triggerscope, with faster syntax, greater memory capacity, and tight integration into the Micromanager sequencing system for fast device control. ARC can install this firmware option before your triggerscope ships, just let us know which version you’d like to use!

            For Information on setting up the Triggerscope 4, please refer to this guide.

            Purchase your Triggerscope 4 at the ARC Online Store here.

            -Austin

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