Linear power

The following procedure will allow you to define a linearization table for your Pockels’ cell so you can obtain a linear power change with equal steps in the value of the power slider in Scanbox. During imaging the laser power is controlled by an 8-bit DAC that ranges from from 0V (at a DAC register value…

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Larger field of view and finer control of pixel size

There have been requests for Scanbox to accommodate a larger field of view and the ability to precisely calibrate the aspect ratio and size of pixels.  The latest version (along with modifications in the firmware) allow you to do just this. [This paragraph about the diodes is only relevant to older boards] A first step to maximize…

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