first-drop / instruments /camera-01.yaml
Sterling Hooten
Initial release of First Drop dataset
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instrument_tag: camera-01
uuid: d3e42ef2-60d7-40ac-9ed1-a9a28bbd93e0
instrument_type: digital_camera
manufacturer: AmScope
model: MD100
serial_number: null
description: >
1.3MP CMOS USB digital eyepiece camera designed for use with
AmScope microscopes (including the B120). Connects via USB
and replaces one eyepiece for image capture and live display.
specifications:
sensor_type: CMOS
resolution_px: [1280, 1024]
pixel_size_um: null # fill in if available from datasheet
frame_rate_fps: 30 # typical for USB 2.0 at lower resolutions
output_format: JPEG, BMP, PNG, AVI
mount: 23.2 mm (standard eyepiece tube)
interface: USB 2.0
operating_system_support:
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
capabilities:
- still_image_capture
- live_video_display
- video_recording
- software_measurement (with calibration micrometer)
usage_notes: >
Insert into microscope eyetube in place of an eyepiece. Requires
AmScope software for image acquisition, calibration, and measurement.
Performance depends on illumination quality and microscope optics.
Calibration micrometer recommended for quantitative measurements.
location: lab-bench-01
status: active