Re: [micro-manager-general] sma/smb/bnc arduino shield for Micromanager?

[Karl B. <kar...@gm...>]

On Tue, Dec 10, 2019 at 2:38 AM Rusty Nicovich <rus...@gm...>
wrote:

> The driver for the NicoLase is close to what you're asking for.  It's an
> Arduino Uno BNC shield that can be used to drive up to 8 TTL-triggered
> devices (10 if you don't mind mucking around with firmware).  Can be run in
> MicroManager as a serial shutter or filter wheel.  PCB is ~$26 for Qty 3
> from OSH Park and another $10-20 in parts to populate.
>
> https://github.com/PRNicovich/NicoLase
> https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/hJnjgjDZ
>
> Working on a 8 x DAC shield that will stack with the BNC board.  Something
> I might get finished in the next couple of months.
>
> Rusty
>

Rusty,

Thanks for making your Nicolase progreect available. I had time to commit
to this project and I built my first NicoLase. I brought everything home
from work and built it at home.
https://trello.com/b/YKRST7D2/nicolase-ttl-board

I have two more to build...

It works great. I was able use your setup that you put on github for a
state device and as a shutter.  The documentation explained everything,
including use cases that I wanted. I am currently driving a Skyra laser
with it using DIgital TTL modulation. Eventually, I want the camera to act
as the trigger..

Just a one question, you set the default serial baud to 9600, which is fine
if are triggering the Nicolase from a Camera, but if you driving the
Nicolase with Micromanager, it could be faster. Any reason not to set it o
57600?

Again, thanks.