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Personal computer interface and software for the ZONAX microscope attachment controller.

D R Rigney·J H Velyvis·J Y Wei
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We describe the hardware and software of a general-purpose interface that permits a personal computer (PC) running MS-DOS to control cytometric devices, e.g., a scanning stage, shutters, and focus motor attached to a microscope. This note explains how to use the interface to convert the ZONAX microscope attachment controller from 8080-based hardware control to PC-based control.

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D R Rigney, J H Velyvis, J Y Wei. 1990. Personal computer interface and software for the ZONAX microscope attachment controller.. https://doi.org/10.1002/cyto.990110812

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