StentorCam V2
Updated: Jul 2024 Tech: Python, 3D Printing, Infrared Imaging

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Context
Created for experiments with Stentor to avoid disrupting their behavior with visible light.
Contribution
- Designed stable camera mount for large lens
- Built IR light tray using diffusion film for even illumination
- Updated code for ease of use
Approach
3D-printed custom mounts and trays, integrated IR LEDs, and optimized camera positioning for stable imaging.
Result
Enabled detailed studies of Stentor’s phototaxis and habituation.
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