mesoSPIM_supported_hardware

Modularity

The mesoSPIM software is compatible with various hardware, and your particular system can be defined using the config file. In other words, the hardware can be added, replaced or upgraded in a modular way. See config file examples.

Cameras

Model	FOV: W x H, diagonal, mm	Pixel array	Pixel size, $\mu m$	Megapixels	Status	Notes	mesoSPIM version
Hamamatsu Orca 4.0v3	13.312 x 13.312, diag. 18.8	2048 x 2048	6.5	4.2 MP	Supported and recommended	Use the version with PCIe frame grabber, not the USB3 (the latter is too slow)	v4-5
Hamamatsu Orca Fusion	14.976 x 14.976, diag. 21.2	2304 x 2304	6.5	5.3 MP	Tested, stable	Use CoaXPress frame grabber version, NOT the USB3.	v4-5
Teledyne Photometrix Kinetix	20.8 x 20.8, diag. 29.4	3200 x 3200	6.5	10.2 MP	Tested, use at your own risk		v4-5
Teledyne Photometrix Prime BSI	13.312 x 13.312, diag. 18.8	2048 x 2048	6.5	4.2 MP	Tested, use at your own risk		v4-5
Teledyne Photometrix Iris 15	21.49 x 12.61, diag. 24.9	5056 x 2960	4.25	15 MP	Supported and recommended	High resolution across entire FOV only with large-FOV detection objectives.	mesoSPIM-2.0 (Benchtop)

Stages/controllers

Controller model	Status	Notes	mesoSPIM version
PI C-884	Supported and recommended	Serves up to 6 stages, including rotation.	v4-5
PI C-663	Tested, use at your own risk	Serves 1 stage, multiple controllers can be used.	v4-5
Galil	deprecated	Up to 6 axes (slots)	Used in early versions.
ASI Tiger (TG8-BASIC)	Supported and recommended	Serves 4 motors with 5 additional free slots.	mesoSPIM2.0 Benchtop

Filter wheels

Model	Max. filter diameter, mm	N(filter slots)	Status	Notes	mesoSPIM version
Ludl 96A350	32 mm	10	Supported and recommended	Large filter wheel with separate controller (MAC6000), serial cable, and high cost.	v4-5
Sutter Lambda 10	25	10	deprecated		Used in early versions.
ZWO EFW-MINI	31 mm	5	Supported and recommended	Very compact and low-cost astronomy filter wheel, with integrated controller and USB cable.	mesoSPIM2.0 Benchtop