Topic · 4 posts
Laser
4 posts on Laser, 2016–2026, newest first.
Laser posts, newest first
- 16 Jul2026
Understanding TTL control, Blanking & Device Streaming, and why it matters for your research.
While this is an old subject in terms of technology, I find that every few years I end up describing it to a new group. Surprisingly to me, every time people seem to appreciate the information, and I think it’s just not covered often in…
ImagingLaserNebula8 min read
- 27 Feb2026
xTool Conversion utilities
We are about to announce some new products made using the amazing xTool UV laser engraver. Along te way, we needed to convert the 3d files used on the system to SVG. I figured I may as well share that, and so you can find it on my github…
LaserOptics1 min read
- 28 Apr2016
Optical Design comes to the iPad!
Over the past 5 years, almost every project I’ve worked on has required some level of optic design. In many cases, simple designs suffice. For example, projecting an LED can be accomplished at a basic level with an aspheric condenser. But…
ImagingLaserOptics1 min read
- 15 Jan2016
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…
ArduinoDevice automationImaging5 min read