Complete the wiring

For this section you will need:

Printed Parts

Electronic Components

Mechanical Components

Note on Sangaboard v0.5

The Sangaboard v0.5 from our preferred supplier has 11mm tall header connectors. If you purchase a board from another supplier and they use standard 8.5mm headers you will need to print a different electronics drawer

Alternative electronics options

If you are using a version of the Raspberry Pi other than v4, or Sangaboard other than v0.5, you may need a different electronics drawer.

If you do not have a Sangaboard, you can make up a compatible solution from a microcontroller and separate driver boards. This is described in the motor electronics workaround page.

Assembly video

Step 1: Prepare the electronics drawer

Step 2: Connect the Raspberry Pi

Step 3: Connect the Sangaboard

Your Sangaboard requires firmware in order to work. If you have purchased the board pre-flashed with firmware, it will already be installed. If you have made the board yourself, you may need to obtain and upload the firmware. Details of how to do this are given in the Sangaboard v0.5 page.

Step 4: Connect the LED to the Sangaboard

Connect the LED to the Sangaboard

Connect the wires to the Sangaboard v0.5

"CC" stands for Constant Current, it is the best way to reliably drive the LED.

Step 5: Mount the electronics drawer

Step 6: Wiring Complete

To power up your microscope you will need a power supply. The microscope is powered through the Sangaboard v0.5 UCB-C socket.


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