Tag: TTL

  • Triggerscope 4 Released – with New Software and New Micromanager Driver Options

    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 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…

  • Setup Guide for Triggerscope 3B Using MicroManager

    Required Components and Preparation For a new Triggerscope 3B shipment, remove from packaging and account for the following: Hardware Connections Once unpackaged and all components are accounted for, plug the 12V power supply into the slot located on the left side of the unit labeled “12V,” and plug the other end of the power supply into…

  • LED, laser, or other PWM control using Triggerscope

    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…

  • Shutter Configuration of TTL devices in Micromanager

    Shutter Configuration of TTL devices in Micromanager

    I made this video to show how to use both a state device shutter object and a group shutter object in micro-manager. Hopefully others can make use of it! [youtube width=”600″ height=”365″ video_id=”nnYqcER-7ZI”]

  • How to use external triggers on scientific and industrial cameras

    How to use external triggers on scientific and industrial cameras

    Controlling a camera from an external trigger can be very useful. External triggering provides greater timing accuracy, direct control over exposure duration, and remote operation from TTL devices. This is a prime reason I made the Triggerscope controller, so I though it would be useful to explain how this works and what you can do…