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Triggerscope
7 posts on Triggerscope, 2015–2026, newest first.
Triggerscope 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
- 01 Mar2026
Triggerscope Mini Micro-Manager Setup
Below is a short video introducing the Triggerscope Mini, as well as demonstrating how to set it up in micromanager. If you’re in a hurry, I’ve also outlined the basic steps below with screen shots. Connect the triggerscope mini to a USB-2…
ImageJMicro-ManagerNebula1 min read
- 26 Feb2026
Triggerscope Mini Released
Compact, Simplified TTL and DAC – Micromanager Native I’m happy to share a new device I’ve been working on after encouragement from numerous clients. This new smaller version of the Triggerscope is intended to bridge the gap between large…
ImagingMicroscopesNebula1 min read
- 01 Feb2018
Mac OSX Serial Terminal for ARC
I’ve long wanted to build a terminal and testing application for my products. Using the exceptional QT Creator, I was able to cook one up in a relatively short period of time! This application was built using the QT Terminal example…
ArduinoProgrammingTriggerscope1 min read - 13 Apr2017
LED, laser, or other PWM control using Triggerscope
It appears that more and more people want to use PWM control for illumination devices from Micro-Manager and other imaging software. PWM may be used for any number of applications, from high speed pulsing of an LED, or a laser, in order to…
Micro-ManagerMicroscopesProgramming1 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
- 16 Nov2015
Triggerscope & Micro-Manager Demo LED
With ASCB right around the corner, I’ve been looking for opportunities to showcase the controller, so I’m happy and grateful to announce that the TriggerScope16 will be demonstrated at the Open-Imaging Micro-Manager booth (#1312) this…
Micro-ManagerMicroscopesTriggerscope1 min read