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openUC2 ElectronicsBox

Automate Your Microscope with Ease

The openUC2 ElectronicsBox is a modular and open-source toolkit designed to introduce you to the automation of traditional microscopes. With cutting-edge components like an ESP32 microcontroller, stepper motor drivers, and an advanced LED array, this kit provides everything you need to start exploring automated imaging workflows.

Included Components

Cube Modules

• Z-Stage (NEMA 11 motor, RMS Thread, 25mm travel range, <1µm step size)
• LED Array (for advanced illumination techniques)
• UC2 Electronics (ESP32-based, 2x2 cube, slots for TMC2209 stepper drivers, ports for LEDs, lasers, and other peripherals, compatible with UC2-eSP firmware)

Additional Accessories

• 10x Puzzle Baseplates
• 1x Objective Lens (10x, NA=0.25, finite)
• Micro USB Cable
• PS4-Compatible Controller (wireless control)
• 12V Power Supply

Features and Applications

• ESP32 Microcontroller: Runs the UC2-eSP firmware for seamless integration with Python, JavaScript, and other programming interfaces.
• Precision Automation: Achieve sub-micron accuracy with the Z-stage, enabling advanced tasks like autofocus by capturing contrast curves.
• Remote Control: Use the PS4 controller for intuitive, wireless operation of the microscope.
• LED Array: Test and experiment with digital contrast techniques, such as differential phase contrast (DPC).
• Software Integration: Quickly integrate the electronics into the Python-based ImSwitch software for advanced control and imaging.

Explore Advanced Automation Today

Transform your microscope into a fully automated imaging system with the openUC2 ElectronicsBox. Experiment, innovate, and build workflows tailored to your research needs.

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