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docs:modular_manual [2019/01/18 19:43] Melissa Glidewell [Phase 1] |
docs:modular_manual [2022/10/25 22:47] (current) Jon Daniels [Fine alignment] |
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===== Overview ===== | ===== Overview ===== | ||
- | Two objectives are placed at right angles to one another, each 45° from vertical, above a horizontally-mounted sample. A light sheet is created from one objective and then imaged through the other objective. A stack of images is collected by moving the light sheet through the sample. | + | Two objectives are placed at right angles to one another, each 45° from vertical, above a horizontally-mounted sample. A light sheet is created from one objective and then imaged through the other objective. A stack of images is collected by moving the light sheet through the sample |
- | The core assembly, | + | |
- | * ASI RAMM frame (<imgref SPIM_Figure> | + | |
- | * Leica DMI-6000 | + | |
- | * Nikon TE-300, Ti, TE-2000, Ti2 | + | |
- | * Olympus IX-71/81, IX-73/83 | + | |
- | * Zeiss Axio-Observer | + | |
===== Mount the SPIM Head ===== | ===== Mount the SPIM Head ===== | ||
{{ youtube> | {{ youtube> | ||
- | **Tools**: | + | **Tools**: |
The video is cued up to show the process for mounting a diSPIM onto an ASI RAMM frame, but the principles apply to other scopes as well.\\ | The video is cued up to show the process for mounting a diSPIM onto an ASI RAMM frame, but the principles apply to other scopes as well.\\ | ||
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Notice: If your system uses piezo objective movers, take care that you do not rest the SPIM Head on (or otherwise apply mechanical stress to) the piezos; they can be permanently damaged. | Notice: If your system uses piezo objective movers, take care that you do not rest the SPIM Head on (or otherwise apply mechanical stress to) the piezos; they can be permanently damaged. | ||
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+ | ===== Red Bracket ===== | ||
+ | **Tools**: 5 mm and 6 mm hex drivers\\ | ||
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+ | RAMM frames are shipped with a red bracket supporting the inverted scope; it must be removed. For detailed instructions with pictures, please visit [[http:// | ||
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===== Scanners ===== | ===== Scanners ===== | ||
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- | **Tools**: | + | **Tools**: |
The video is cued up to show the process for mounting the scanners.\\ | The video is cued up to show the process for mounting the scanners.\\ | ||
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===== Orientation ===== | ===== Orientation ===== | ||
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- | **Tools**: | + | **Tools**: |
The video is cued up to show the process for mounting and orienting the cameras.\\ | The video is cued up to show the process for mounting and orienting the cameras.\\ | ||
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+ | Depending on the accessibility of your system, it may be advantageous to connect all of the camera' | ||
+ | As with the scanners, a C-mount-to-tube-lens adapter is used. Screw the adapter' | ||
For thin samples, having the beam enter the camera' | For thin samples, having the beam enter the camera' | ||
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The convention the Shroff lab uses in their Nature protocols paper has the cameras rotated so that the beam enters from the same side of the field as the camera is on. On Path A, the beam from the left scanner appears to the right camera as entering from the right. The convention ASI uses has the beam cross the field of view in the same direction that it travels across (the front-view of) the microscope. On Path A, the beam from the left scanner appears to the right camera as entering from the left. | The convention the Shroff lab uses in their Nature protocols paper has the cameras rotated so that the beam enters from the same side of the field as the camera is on. On Path A, the beam from the left scanner appears to the right camera as entering from the right. The convention ASI uses has the beam cross the field of view in the same direction that it travels across (the front-view of) the microscope. On Path A, the beam from the left scanner appears to the right camera as entering from the left. | ||
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+ | (After deciding how to orient the cameras, label the corner that goes " | ||
===== Camera Setup ===== | ===== Camera Setup ===== | ||
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===== Filters and Mirrors ===== | ===== Filters and Mirrors ===== | ||
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- | **Tools**: ASI ring tool, small Phillips head screwdriver, | + | **Tools**: ASI ring tool, small Phillips head screwdriver, |
The video is cued up to show the process for installing an excitation filter, emission filter, and dichroic filter.\\ | The video is cued up to show the process for installing an excitation filter, emission filter, and dichroic filter.\\ | ||
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<WRAP left round info 50%> | <WRAP left round info 50%> | ||
- | Notice: It is very easy to warp dichroic mirrors; only lightly tighten the retaining clip of the D-CUBE. | + | Notice: It is easy to warp dichroic mirrors |
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===== Stage limits ===== | ===== Stage limits ===== | ||
- | **Tools**: | + | **Tools**: |
Setting the limit magnets on the motorized stages prevents crashes that can break coverslips or otherwise damage equipment; hardware limits are the most foolproof way to prevent crashes.((Limits may also be defined in software. Software-defined limits persist when the controller is powered down, but are lost when the firmware is updated or reset.)) The limit magnets move with the stage plates; when a magnet approaches a Hall effect sensor affixed in the stage body, the firmware detects a limit condition and stops the stage. The polarity of limit magnets relative to the stage is essential to their function. | Setting the limit magnets on the motorized stages prevents crashes that can break coverslips or otherwise damage equipment; hardware limits are the most foolproof way to prevent crashes.((Limits may also be defined in software. Software-defined limits persist when the controller is powered down, but are lost when the firmware is updated or reset.)) The limit magnets move with the stage plates; when a magnet approaches a Hall effect sensor affixed in the stage body, the firmware detects a limit condition and stops the stage. The polarity of limit magnets relative to the stage is essential to their function. | ||
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===== Single axis ===== | ===== Single axis ===== | ||
- | {{ youtube> | + | {{ youtube> |
The video is cued up to demonstrate setting the F-axis limit magnet.\\ | The video is cued up to demonstrate setting the F-axis limit magnet.\\ | ||
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=== F-axis (SPIM head) === | === F-axis (SPIM head) === | ||
- | In contrast to the upper limit, the lower limit of the upper single axis stage (< | + | In contrast to the upper limit, the lower limit of the upper single axis stage (< |
To set the lower limit of the F-axis: | To set the lower limit of the F-axis: | ||
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===== XY-axes ===== | ===== XY-axes ===== | ||
{{ youtube> | {{ youtube> | ||
- | **Tools**: | + | **Tools**: |
The video is cued up to demonstrate setting the XY-axes limit magnets; note that we now recommend setting the X-axis magnets first.\\ | The video is cued up to demonstrate setting the XY-axes limit magnets; note that we now recommend setting the X-axis magnets first.\\ | ||
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===== Beam position ===== | ===== Beam position ===== | ||
- | We are concerned with getting both the beam position and angle correct. Fortunately, | + | We are concerned with getting both the beam position and angle correct, along with getting both objectives " |
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^ Adjustment | ^ Adjustment | ||
- | | Tilt of dichroic mirror | + | | Tilt of dichroic mirror |
- | | Tilt of camera mirror | + | | Tilt of camera mirror |
- | | Position of upper Z stage | No | No | Angle varies if scanners are not connected to dichroic tubes | + | | Z position of SPIM head | No | No | |
| Objective bushing (focus) | | Objective bushing (focus) | ||
| Linear objective adjustment | | Linear objective adjustment | ||
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**Outline**\\ | **Outline**\\ | ||
+ | * Phase 0 (coarse alignment by eye as described above) | ||
* Phase 1 (iterative) | * Phase 1 (iterative) | ||
- | * 1. Co-align SPIM objectives to focus and center beams. | + | * 1.1 Co-align SPIM objectives to focus and center beams. |
- | * 2. Tilt dichroic mirrors for horizontal | + | * 1.2 Tilt dichroic mirrors for __horizontal__ |
- | * 3. Tilt imaging mirrors to center epi spots. | + | * 1.3 Tilt imaging mirrors to center epi spots. |
+ | * 1.4 Adjust lateral position of objective. | ||
+ | * 1.5 Go back to 1.1 and repeat until no adjustments needed | ||
* Phase 2 (may have to be repeated for initial alignment, and again when scanners or cameras are changed or disturbed) | * Phase 2 (may have to be repeated for initial alignment, and again when scanners or cameras are changed or disturbed) | ||
- | * 4. Focus collimators to center beam waists in FOV. | + | * 2.1 Focus collimators to center beam waists in FOV. |
- | * 5. Rotate scanners for __uniform__ focus of the sheets. | + | * 2.2 Rotate scanners for __uniform__ focus across |
- | * 6. Rotate cameras for vertical sheets from epi view. | + | * 2.3 Rotate cameras for vertical sheets from epi view. |
- | * Phase 3 (performed just once for initial alignment and again for objective | + | * Go back to 1.1 |
- | * 7. Establish the coverslip location. | + | * Phase 3 (performed just once for initial alignment and again for objective |
- | * 8. Align the inverted scope with the SPIM objectives. | + | * 3.1 Establish the coverslip location. |
- | * 9. Cross-calibrate the piezo and light sheet movement. | + | * 3.2 Align the inverted scope with the SPIM objectives. |
+ | * 3.3 Cross-calibrate the piezo and light sheet movement. | ||
+ | * Phase 4 (performed for any new sample) | ||
+ | * 4.1 Check that light sheet and detection plane are coincident; adjust offset in plugin if needed. | ||
==== Phase 1 ==== | ==== Phase 1 ==== | ||
- | Repeat the steps of Phase 1 steps multiple times (after the first iteration, in no particular order) | + | Repeat the steps of Phase 1 steps multiple times as you spiral in on alignment. |
=== Cofocus SPIM objectives === | === Cofocus SPIM objectives === | ||
{{ youtube> | {{ youtube> | ||
- | **Adjust**: OBLPA (<imgref piezo_with_bushing|OBLPA>) for steering the beams up and down in the Live mode window((i.e. aligning the beams in the Y-axis)) and threaded objective bushings for focusing\\ | + | **Configure** the [[docs:mm_dispim_plugin_user_guide# |
- | **End goal**: Both beams in focus with the epi-spot sitting on the beam waist (roughly at first, as in <imgref BeginAlign>, | + | select |
- | The video is cued up to demonstrate cofocusing | + | use the "On tab activate" |
- | In the [[docs:mm_dispim_plugin_user_guide# | + | **Adjust**: |
+ | * both objective bushings, and | ||
+ | * the knob on the OBLPA (<imgref piezo_with_bushing> | ||
+ | **The goal** is to have both beams in focus (roughly at first, as in <imgref BeginAlign>, | ||
+ | The video is cued up to demonstrate cofocusing the SPIM objectives using Micro-Manager.\\ | ||
This is best done by alternating between steering and focus adjustments, | This is best done by alternating between steering and focus adjustments, | ||
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=== Dichroic tilt === | === Dichroic tilt === | ||
{{ youtube> | {{ youtube> | ||
- | **Adjust**: | + | **Adjust**: |
**End goal**: Both beams uniformly in/out focus((i.e. exactly parallel to its imaging objective' | **End goal**: Both beams uniformly in/out focus((i.e. exactly parallel to its imaging objective' | ||
The video is cued up to demonstrate adjusting the tilt of dichroic.\\ | The video is cued up to demonstrate adjusting the tilt of dichroic.\\ | ||
- | In the [[docs: | + | In the [[docs: |
- | Use CUBE-III kinematic adjuster A alone, or B and C in tandem, to get the beams uniformly in/out of focus; an easy way to check it is by adjusting the imaging piezo (e.g. using the joystick knob) to see if the beam comes in and out of focus uniformly | + | Check the // |
Next, adjust kinematics B or C (alone or in opposition) to get the beam horizontal. Confirm that this did not affect the uniformity of focus. The grid overlay in Micro-Manager (**Plugins** > **Acquisition Tools** > **Pattern Overlay**) can be helpful by providing reference lines. | Next, adjust kinematics B or C (alone or in opposition) to get the beam horizontal. Confirm that this did not affect the uniformity of focus. The grid overlay in Micro-Manager (**Plugins** > **Acquisition Tools** > **Pattern Overlay**) can be helpful by providing reference lines. | ||
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=== Imaging mirrors === | === Imaging mirrors === | ||
{{ youtube> | {{ youtube> | ||
- | **Adjust**: Right-angle mirrors CUBE-III | + | **Adjust**: Right-angle mirrors' |
**End goal**: Epi-spots centered on the camera\\ | **End goal**: Epi-spots centered on the camera\\ | ||
The video is cued up to demonstrate cofocusing the SPIM objectives using Micro-Manager.\\ | The video is cued up to demonstrate cofocusing the SPIM objectives using Micro-Manager.\\ | ||
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==== Phase 2 ==== | ==== Phase 2 ==== | ||
- | Phase 2 should only have to repeated once or twice for the initial alignment, but should be revisited anytime the collimators, | + | Use a solution or 2D sample of fluorescent beads((Certain highlighters, |
=== Collimator === | === Collimator === | ||
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If it is not already open, open the iris completely to see the beam waist (i.e. focus point). When the beam waist is centered horizontally, | If it is not already open, open the iris completely to see the beam waist (i.e. focus point). When the beam waist is centered horizontally, | ||
- | To center the waist, insert the small black eccentric tool, seen in <imgref Collimator>, | + | To center the waist, insert the small black eccentric tool, seen in <imgref Collimator>, |
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**Adjust**: Rotation of the camera (and camera' | **Adjust**: Rotation of the camera (and camera' | ||
**End goal**: Epi-view of the sheets produces a vertical line in the camera image\\ | **End goal**: Epi-view of the sheets produces a vertical line in the camera image\\ | ||
- | **Tools**: | + | **Tools**: |
The video is cued up to demonstrate adjustment of the camera' | The video is cued up to demonstrate adjustment of the camera' | ||
- | If the epi-view of the sheet is not vertical, | + | If the epi-view of the sheet is not vertical, |
If you make any changes in Phase 2, return to the start of Phase 1. | If you make any changes in Phase 2, return to the start of Phase 1. | ||
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- | === Cross calibrate piezo and scanner movement[sub: | + | === Cross calibrate piezo and scanner movement === |
{{ youtube> | {{ youtube> | ||
**Adjust**: Values in the Piezo/Slice Calibration section of the [[docs: | **Adjust**: Values in the Piezo/Slice Calibration section of the [[docs: | ||
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Use the Setup Path tabs. Establish a focused beam in the dye solution. Set the manual controls so that the left knob controls the imaging piezo and the right knob controls the Sheet Beam, Slice Position. | Use the Setup Path tabs. Establish a focused beam in the dye solution. Set the manual controls so that the left knob controls the imaging piezo and the right knob controls the Sheet Beam, Slice Position. | ||
- | Detailed instructions can be found in the Micro-Manager diSPIM Plugin User Guide' | + | Detailed instructions can be found in the [[docs: |