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General Discussion / Minor modifications to hardware and software

« on: July 10, 2017, 06:48:07 PM »

Wondering if anyone out there has the skills and inclination to help me make some upgrades/capabilities to the minscope? I don't have the EE or coding know-how, but I know what I want the system to be able to do to enhance my research capabilities. Others would likely find the mods useful once we worked out the kinks.

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Surgery and Baseplating / Sterilization of lenses

« on: May 26, 2017, 02:22:25 PM »

Before implantation, what steps can be taken to sterilize the lens? According to inscopix, autoclave is a no-no.

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Optics / Re: GRIN lens with diameter of 0.5 mm

« on: May 25, 2017, 07:12:20 PM »

Not yet. I have  0.5mm lenses from Inscopix, so I haven't needed to order any from Gofoton. It is good to know that they are being tested though. Good to have more than 1 source.

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Optics / Re: GRIN lens with diameter of 0.5 mm

« on: March 15, 2017, 12:54:50 PM »

I have done so. THANKS Daniel! THis resource in its entirety is amazing, and your responsiveness to our questions and issues is surprising and appreciated. Looking forward to meeting you at the April workshop. -Alec

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Optics / Re: GRIN lens with diameter of 0.5 mm

« on: March 14, 2017, 06:55:03 PM »

Daniel - Can you give me details on the gofoton lenses (i.e. what are the options, costs, timeline and product #s)? I have ordered a few relay lenses from Inscopix to try, but want to identify other sources as well. 

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DAQ Software/Firmware / Re: Frame retrieval error, 3 DAQ box lights

« on: March 09, 2017, 02:49:13 PM »

Hey everyone - I wanted to add my voice to the chorus. I was having serious frustration with the exact same problem. all 3 DAQ lights on, CMOS red LED on, I could adjust the excitation LED with the software, but kept getting 'mscam retrieve error' and a red screen. 4 computers, 3 camera electronics assemblies, 2 DAQ boards, 3 USB cables, same failure. I finally tried a 1ft USB cable from an external drive in the lab, and voila, got it to work. So yes, even though I tried n=3 samsung usb 3.0 5ft long cables from amazon, the culprit was STILL the USB cable connecting the DAQ with the PC. So keep trying. 

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Optics / Re: GRIN lens with diameter of 0.5 mm

« on: September 14, 2016, 03:33:33 PM »

Hey Austin/Daniel- I am also interested in trying 0.5mm and 0.6mm diameter lenses for ventral hypothalamus. Needs to be ~8.5mm long.  Let me know if you find any success sourcing the correct lenses. So far Inscopix has turned me down. email me at adavidson@msm.edu.