microsync 2.6.3

Python driver for 32-bit microscope synchronization device.

microsync — Python driver for microscope synchronization device

Python driver for microsync — a universal 32-bit Arduino Due-based triggering device. Control lasers, cameras, and timing with microsecond precision.

• Full documentation: stjude-smc.github.io/microsync
• Repository: github.com/stjude-smc/microsync

Install

Requires Python 3.7+ and pyserial (installed automatically):

pip install microsync

Quick start

Upload the microsync firmware to an Arduino Due, then:

from microsync import SyncDevice

sd = SyncDevice("COM4")   # or "/dev/ttyUSB0" on Linux
sd.pos_pulse("D8", 1000, ts=1000)   # 1 ms pulse on D8 after 1 ms delay
sd.go()

Features

• Microsecond-precision event scheduling (pulses, toggles, camera triggers)
• Laser shutter and interlock safety logic
• Acquisition modes: continuous, stroboscopic, ALEX
• Interactive event visualization (Bokeh)
• Context manager for jitter-free batch commands