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Control Options PatchPad
The PatchPad offers all the functionality and benefits as the Control Cube but is presented as a flat panel. Each axis of movement is designated a wheel on the panel, an approach to control which may suit your spatial needs and personal preferences.
The PatchPad - with three wheels, designed to be assigned to the X,Y and Z axis, and additional functionality as detailed in the Features tab controllable via buttons and switches.
The PatchPad Touch - with three wheels to control the movement, but with the additional functionality controlled through a colour touch panel screen. It also has the advantage of being able to control up to 8 motorised components.
The PatchPad One - designed with the single axis IVM in mind, with a single wheel and additional 'Emergency Stop' button to overide preset movement.
The PatchPad offers all the functionality and benefits as the Control Cube but is presented as a flat panel. Each axis of movement is designated a wheel on the panel, an approach to control which may suit your spatial needs and personal preferences.
The PatchPad - with three wheels, designed to be assigned to the X,Y and Z axis, and additional functionality as detailed in the Features tab controllable via buttons and switches.
The PatchPad Touch - with three wheels to control the movement, but with the additional functionality controlled through a colour touch panel screen. It also has the advantage of being able to control up to 8 motorised components.
The PatchPad One - designed with the single axis IVM in mind, with a single wheel and additional 'Emergency Stop' button to overide preset movement.
Approach on/off: This function converts the direction of movement from X or Z to the ‘Approach Angle’. This approach angle is needed for penetrating slices without lateral motion causing cell or tissue damage. An encoder built into the manipulator detects the headstage angle and the speed and step size of the horizontal & vertical motors are adjusted automatically so that the probe or pipette approaches at an even angle. And it is all done in realtime in firmware so there is no need for fiddly dipswitches or programming.
Speed setting: This function allows you to select at which speed the manipulator can move. And you have an almost infinite choice of speeds available in the LinLab software.
Home In/Home out: These functions allow you to confidently retract and reinsert your probe into your sample. An offset function is available to prevent longer pipettes from crashing.
Step: The step size can be configured to your requirements and is particularly useful to penetrate the membrane for making sharp electrode recordings.
Memory positions: Allows you to set and recall up to 50 preset positions.
Push and hold buttons: Continual motion of an axis can be achieved by simply pressing and holding this button, one of which is assigned to each axis. The motion stops when the button is released.
