FlyCam V2
Updated: May 2024 Tags: Bioengineering, Microscopy, Low-Cost Engineering Tech: Fusion 360, 3D Printing, Python
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Context
Needed a sustainable replacement for the original FlyCam system to support ongoing behavioral assays.
Contribution
- Led migration to Ender-3 platform for imaging
- Designed and printed new hardware mounts
- Reduced cost while improving long-term maintainability
Approach
Evaluated hardware options, adapted design for FDM printing, and ensured compatibility with existing software.
Result
Secured a reliable platform for future high-throughput fly experiments.
Acknowledgments
- National Institutes of Health U-RISE: T34-GM145400
- NSF LSAMP: HRD-1826490
- Genentech Foundation Scholars #G-7874540
- NSF STC Center for Cellular Construction: DBI-1548297
- Student Enrichment Opportunities (SEO) at SFSU
- Esquerra Lab