A depth stabilization plugin

Some experiments require long imaging times. In cases where we are recording from  small structures, such as dendritic processes or spines, any slow drift in the depth of the imaging plane would affect the quality of the data. Here is a Scanbox plugin that will: (a) perform a quick z-stack around the desired imaging plane,…

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Using USB3 cameras with Scanbox

Scanbox has long supported the use of GigE cameras for behavior, but integrating USB3 cameras which support an external trigger is also possible.  As an example, consider the Mako-U series. Wire up the camera To use one of these cameras you have to be using a trigger cable.  Different manufacturers offer cables that differ in…

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