Optogenetics with Scanbox

The latest version of Scanbox includes a panel to allow uses to perform 1p optogenetics with 2p imaging.  The panel provides an interface to the ThorLabs DC2200 dual channel controller, but can also be used with the simpler T-cube driver.  You can use the LED of your preference.  We have been working both with mounted…

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Finding the optimal sample clock phase

Some time ago we talked about the advantages of synchronizing the digitizer sample clock to the laser.  Our new system incorporates an on-board PLL multi-phase clock that allows Scanbox to automatically measure the contrast in a test image as a function of sample phase delay and select the optimal value for your setup. A typical measurement…

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Using the correct range and bias for PMT amplifiers

Update[6/1/2018]: Please update Scanbox to make this feature work correctly.  An error in the code of earlier versions incorrectly set the gain for fixed-type amplifiers (variable type amplifiers were handled correctly).  An alternative, easy way to fix the issue without having to update Scanbox is to search for the constant INPUT_RANGE_PM_1V in scanbox.m and replace…

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