Scientifica Motorised Movable Base Plate
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    Scientifica Motorised Movable Base Plate (MMBP)

    The MMBP is a popular and versatile foundation for electrophysiology and imaging rigs. Easily convert your set up between in vitro and in vivo experiments.

    Benefits

    Super-smooth movement

    Crossed roller bearings ensure smooth motion enabling you to search for other areas of interest even when cells are patched

    Ultra-stable motorised platform

    An electrically quiet, stable and versatile platform with 50 mm of movement in x and y axes

    In vivo and in vitro compatible

    Easily switch between in vivo and in vitro samples, with plenty of room between underneath your objective.

    Large, versatile mounting plate

    Space for multiple manipulators and other equipment on easy to mount sliding carriages to help get your pipettes in the ideal position

    Silent

    Electrically quiet for recording of extremely small signals without having to switch off the motors

    Compatible with major upright microscopes

    The MMBP can be used with a large number of microscopes from the major manufacturers, such as Nikon, Olympus, Leica and Zeiss

    Control Options

    Operate via our ergonomically designed control options or through the specially designed LinLab software

    Downloads

    Download the Motorised Movable Base Plate (MMBP) brochure for more information.

    Design & Specifications

    Number of axes
    Number of axes
    2
    Travel distance
    Travel distance
    50 mm (in X and Y axes)
    Electronic resolution
    Electronic resolution
    20 nm
    Minimum step size
    Minimum step size
    0.1 µm
    Minimum speed
    Minimum speed
    1 µm per second
    Maximum speed
    Maximum speed
    4 mm per second
    Memory positions
    Memory positions
    50 on control device (unlimited via LinLab)
    Software
    Software
    LinLab for Windows

    Schematics

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    Nadella, K., Roš, H., Baragli, C., Griffiths, V., Konstantinou, G., & Koimtzis, T. et al. (2016). Random-access scanning microscopy for 3D imaging in awake behaving animals. Nature Methods, 13(12), 1001-1004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nmet...

    Yildrim, M., Sugiharam, H., So, PTC., & Sur, M. (2019). Functional imaging of visual cortical layers and subplate in awake mice with optimized three-photon microscopy. Nature Communications, 10(177). https://www.nature.com/article...

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