fast-scope-wolfson

Software for running fast microscope system in Wolfson Imaging Facility, University of Leeds.

Built With

• Python 3.10 on Windows 11
• Euresys eGrabber API for Coaxlink cards

Getting started

• Set up a Python 3 environment (only 3.10 tested).
• Install the eGrabber Python bindings wheel from Euresys.
• Install opencv, pillow
• Test with the sample eGrabber Python scripts from Euresys
  • Download the eGrabber sample programs
  • Navigate to the the eGrabber Python sample programs in a command prompt
  • Run a couple of them: python <script_name>

Code

• acquire-number-rate-exposure : A script to acquire and save unscrambled images from the Phantom S710 with user-chosen number of frames, frame rate and exposure time over an ROI.
• live-numpy-opencv-unscramble.py : A script to acquire and display unscrambled images from the Phantom S710 chip-reading pattern (two banks in use).
• set_grabber_properties.py : A library with functions for setting properties of the framegrabber.

camera_tests

• find_allowed_roi_widths.py : A script to discover the allowed widths of the ROI for aqcuisition.
• find_allowed_timings.py : A script to discover the minimum and maximum frame rates that can be set.

Files included

• allowed_roi_widths.txt : The allowed widths of the acquisition region for the Phantom S710.

Contact

Alistair Curd - [email protected]