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Thank you for your suggestions.
There is a problem with the microscope software (SoftWorx). It will not
sync to any part of the microscope. The hardware works fine. API wants
$4,500 to attempt to fix the software. They emphasize that the entire
system is outdated (even the microscope stand). They encourage me to buy an
entire new system ($130K).
The unit itself is assembled with parts from API, although I don't know the
source of each part. It was donated and did not come with a parts list. But
I could look up the individual components. However, it's the software that
is the problem. I see that deconvolution can be performed with
DeconvolutionLab. But this doesn't help with the driver. Post-donation, the
whole thing was also assembled and tested by API. They insist that it
worked after installation...
Does anyone have a not-too-old confocal they would like to donate to a
non-profit? :)
Thank you,
Heather
On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 9:23 PM, Guy Cox <
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> Heather,
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> You do not mention why you want to update the software. If
> you install freeware you will just have a fairly routine Olympus microscope
> instead of the tightly-integrated Deltavision system. Assuming that you
> are not upgrading hardware, and it doesn't sound like you are, the 2001
> software will do everything you need. Deconvolution algorithms haven't
> changed much in that time. Sure, you will be running an out-of-date OS
> but why does that matter in a single-purpose system?
>
> Guy
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> I have a Deltavision deconvolution microscope. All components are from
> 2001 and the unit was donated to us. The software upgrade costs an arm and
> a leg and we are a nonprofit. Can anyone please send me some links to
> freeware that they recommend? Thanks!
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