Discovery | Fluorescence (LED, 488nm)
This is an extension to the coreBOX that adds fluorescence imaging using an 480nm LED as an excitation source, a dichroic filter and an emission filter to image e.g. GFP Samples. In combination with the infinity kit, one can create a professional fluorescence microscope.
Inside the box:
- Beamsplitter (Emission Filter, Dichroic Filter)
- 25mm lens for collimtating the beam (Condenser
- 100mm lens for focussing the beam in the back focal plane of an objective lens
- High power LED Mounted inside a cube
- Aperture (Iris)
- 10 Puzzle Pieces
openUC2 FluoBox LED Edition
Turn Your CoreBox into a Fluorescence Imaging System using a 480nm High-Power LED. This setup eliminates the complexity and safety concerns of laser-based illumination while providing bright, stable fluorescence excitation, especially suited for GFP samples. In combination with the Infinity Box, it offers a professional infinity-corrected fluorescence microscope. An adjustable iris facilitates Köhler illumination alignment and system optimization.
Included Components
In Cubes
- Beamsplitter (Dichroic/Filter)
- 25mm Lens (collimation)
- 100mm Lens (focusing the beam into the back focal plane of an objective lens)
- High-Power 480nm LED Module (mounted inside a cube)
- Iris (aperture control)
- 10 Puzzle Pieces
Additional Accessories
- 10x Baseplates (for modular assembly and alignment)
- Electronics Compatibility (works seamlessly with the openUC2 electronics kit and CoreBox)
Features and Applications
- LED-Based Excitation: Safer and simpler than traditional laser systems, reducing regulatory and handling concerns.
- Optimized Beam Shaping: Collimation and focusing lenses enable precise illumination, suitable for high-quality fluorescence imaging.
- Dichroic and Emission Filtering: Achieve clear separation of excitation light and emitted fluorescence for efficient detection.
- Köhler Illumination Setup: The integrated iris helps with precise alignment, improving brightness uniformity and image contrast.
- Infinity Microscopy: Combine with the Infinity Box for professional-grade, infinity-corrected imaging of fluorescent samples.
Build Your Fluorescence Microscope
Enhance your CoreBox setup with LED-based fluorescence imaging. The openUC2 FluoBox LED Edition offers a flexible, user-friendly path to building and customizing your fluorescence microscope, whether for advanced research, teaching labs, or hobby projects.