Discovery | Electronics Add-On
Discovery | Electronics expands the Core with a digital control unit, along with a software suite, a controllable, motorized axial movement unit, an array of individually controllable LEDs, and a monochrome camera. This allows you to set up your first automated imaging workflow and lay the foundation for professional data processing. Upgrade your smartphone microscope into a full-fledged, remote-controlled microscope.
Included Components:
Electronic Z-Stage (NEMA 11 motor, RMS Thread, 25mm travel range, <1µm step size)
LED Array (for advanced illumination techniques)
8x Puzzle Baseplates
1x Objective Lens (10x, NA=0.25, finite)
UC2 Electronics (ESP32-based, 2x2 cube, slots for TMC2209 stepper drivers, ports for LEDs, lasers, and other peripherals, compatible with UC2-eSP firmware)
Micro USB Cable and USB-C Cable
PS4-Compatible Controller (wireless control)
12V Power Supply
Note: works only in combination with *Discovery | Core*.
openUC2 Electronics Add-On
Does not work without CoreBox
Automate Your Microscope with Ease
The openUC2 Electronics Add-On 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
- Electronic Z-Stage (NEMA 11 motor, RMS Thread, 25mm travel range, <1µm step size)
- LED Array (for advanced illumination techniques)
Additional Accessories
- 10x Puzzle Baseplates
- 1x Objective Lens (10x, NA=0.25, finite)
- UC2 Electronics (ESP32-based, 2x2 cube, slots for TMC2209 stepper drivers, ports for LEDs, lasers, and other peripherals, compatible with UC2-eSP firmware)
- Micro USB Cable and USB-C 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 Electronics Add-On. Experiment, innovate, and build workflows tailored to your research needs.
Expand Your Setup
This is an Add-On to be combined your openUC2 CoreBox for extended capabilities. While this set does not include a camera, upgrading to the Infinity Package adds imaging functionalities to complete your automated microscope.