Microscope low-cost motorized stage
An inexpensive motorized stage for an inverted fluorescent microscope
Project Overview
Inverted fluorescence microscopes are currently controlled using manual translational control knobs. These manual control knobs do not allow for automated imaging and automated stitching of images. Our goal is to design, program, and fabricate a motorized stage to be used for inverted fluorescent microscopes to allow for automated imaging and automated stitching that can be integrated with the Nikon Elements imaging software. The stage must cost less than $100 and the resolution of the stages’ movement should be around 1 um.
Team Picture
Files
- Final Notebook (December 15, 2021)
- Final Report (December 12, 2021)
- Final Poster Presentation (December 9, 2021)
- Preliminary Report (October 20, 2021)
- Preliminary Presentation (October 14, 2021)
- PDS (September 24, 2021)
Contact Information
Team Members
- Mark Nemcek - Team Leader
- Nate Burkard - Communicator
- Caitriona Treacy - BSAC
- Alex Nadolski - Co-BWIG
- Corey Steinhauser - Co-BWIG
- Charlie Fisher - BPAG
Advisor and Client
- Dr. Melissa Skala - Advisor
- Prof. John Puccinelli - Client