Hardware

Parts list (bill of materials)

FIP parts list

Ordering instructions:

Order parts from each vendor: Thorlabs (short lead time), Semrock (~1 week lead time), Point Grey (short lead time if in stock), National Instruments (short lead time if in stock), Doric Lenses (longest lead time), Amazon (short lead time if Prime)
Thorlabs rapid order file: download this and upload to here

Set up and alignment:

Here is the general schematic, as found in the paper:

Here is a labeled photograph of the completed setup:

Alignment instructions:

Lay out all pieces on the MB1224 first
Insert dichroic into DFM1, ensure that the dichroic is oriented in the correct way (check chroma or semrock website for their convention)
Connect cubes with ERSCA, then mount to breadboard using posts and forks
Connect everything else
Position fiber bundle tip at working distance of the objective. Ensure that LED illumination is as uniform as possible through all fibers of the bundle. Ensure that camera is focused onto the end of the fiber bundle.
Hook up LED drivers to nidaq or microcontroller for controlling alternating illumination

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