https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/scientific-instruments/ Recent content in Scientific-Instruments on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-14-self-hosted-microscope-automation-instrument-control-guide/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-14-self-hosted-microscope-automation-instrument-control-guide/ <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>Modern microscopy has moved far beyond looking through eyepieces. Today&rsquo;s research microscopes are computer-controlled instruments capable of automated multi-channel acquisition, time-lapse imaging, z-stack capture, and high-content screening. However, commercial microscope control software from manufacturers like Zeiss (ZEN), Leica (LAS X), and Nikon (NIS-Elements) is proprietary, expensive, and locks you into specific hardware ecosystems.</p>