Build a Delta Stage
To build a delta stage, download the STL files from the assembly instructions.
Don’t just print everything from the STL folder, as there are a number of different configurations possible. The assembly instructions contain instructions on what parts to print and how to build it.
Install the OS
Download Raspbian-OpenFlexure
Full desktop OS.
Includes full graphical microscope control software.
Required:
Raspberry Pi 2 Model B (1GB RAM)
(or better)
Reccommended:
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (2GB RAM)
(or better. 8GB model not supported)
Minimal OS without desktop.
You will need another computer to control the microscope graphically.
Required:
Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+ (512mb RAM)
(or better)
Reccommended:
Raspberry Pi 2 Model B (1GB RAM)
(or better. 8GB model not supported)
Write your SD card
A guide explaining how to install a Raspberry Pi operating system image onto an SD card can be found here on the Raspberry Pi website. You will need another computer with an SD card reader to install the image.
The default username is pi, with a default password openflexure.
First boot
Connect your Pi to a display, mouse, keyboard, and power. When the Pi first boots, you will be asked to complete a quick setup, before rebooting.
After rebooting, the OpenFlexure Microscope Server should run automatically. You no longer need to connect the microscope to a display or peripherals if you’re using the microscope from another computer. The server application will handle all communication to the microscope.