v1.4.2

New in this version:

• Add crystal finding routines using supervised machine learning via Predicrystal through Ilastik.
• Add new script: instamatic.find_crystals_ilastik

v1.4.1

Bump version to 1.4.1

v.1.3.1

• Fixes a misnamed variable that can cause a crash.

v.1.3.0

Instamatic is a Python program for automated electron diffraction data collection. At the core is a flexible Python library for transmission electron microscope experimental control with bindings for the JEOL/FEI microscopes and interfaces to the Gatan/Timepix/TVIPS cameras.

New/updated in this version:

• Add config option rotate images for each magnification (ctrl.get_rotated_image)
• Align stage to template image (ctrl.align_to)
• Refactor mode/screen/beamblank API
• Re-structure calibration config
• Add non-blocking camera call ctrl.get_future_image (returns future)
• Add file with default settings (defaults.yaml)
• Add grid montaging / mapping functions
• Implement 'Acquire at items' functionality similar to SerialEM
• Add Goniotool server to remotely control rotation speed on JEOL TEMs
• Pass image data via shared memory (Python 3.8+)
• Communicate via json/msgpack over socket
• Add tests
• Add stagematrix calibration
• Many small changes/tweaks

Instamatic

Instamatic is a Python program for automated electron diffraction data collection. At the core is a flexible Python library for transmission electron microscope experimental control with bindings for the JEOL/FEI microscopes and interfaces to the Gatan/Timepix/TVIPS cameras

Below is a portable stand-alone installation of instamatic that includes a full Python (3.6) installation for 32-bit and 64-bit installations The command prompt can be started using start_Cmder.exe. When using instamatic for the first time, run instamatic.install to set up the correct paths (also when the directory is moved or instamatic is updated).

New in this version:

• Routines for serial rotation electron diffraction on a Timepix camera
• Interfaces for reading SerialEM .nav files
• Support for TVIPS cameras via EMMENU
• Support for Thermo Fisher microscopes (although not as well tested as for JEOL microscopes)
• Routines for finding the eucentric height
• Better support for custom scripts and serial data collection
• Many new functions added to the TEM control interface

Instamatic 1.1.0dev

Instamatic is a Python program that is being developed with the aim to automate the collection of electron diffraction data. At the core is a Python library for transmission electron microscope experimental control with bindings for the Thermo Fischer/JEOL microscope and interfaces to the gatan/timepix cameras. Routines have been implemented for collecting serial electron diffraction (serialED), continuous rotation electron diffraction (cRED), and stepwise rotation electron diffraction (RED) data.

This is a portable stand-alone installation of Instamatic that includes a full Python installation. The command prompt can be started using start_Cmder.exe. After extraction it is necessary to run instamatic.install to set up the correct paths (also when the directory is moved or Instamatic is updated).

Updated in 1.1.0:

• Bindings for Thermo Fisher microscopes (experimental)
• Routines for serial rotation electron diffraction

Instamatic 1.0.0

Instamatic is a Python program that is being developed with the aim to automate the collection of electron diffraction data. At the core is a Python library for transmission electron microscope experimental control with bindings for the JEOL microscope and interfaces to the gatan/timepix cameras. Routines have been implemented for collecting serial electron diffraction (serialED), continuous rotation electron diffraction (cRED), and stepwise rotation electron diffraction (RED) data.

This is a portable stand-alone installation of Instamatic that includes a full Python installation. The command prompt can be started using start_Cmder.exe. After extraction it is necessary to run instamatic.install to set up the correct paths (also when the directory is moved or Instamatic is updated).

Instamatic 0.6.2

Python program with routines for collecting serial electron diffraction (serial ED) and continuous rotation electron diffraction (cRED) data. Included is a Python library with bindings for the JEOL microscope, and gatan/timepix cameras, used for automating data collection.

Instamatic 0.6.1

Python program with routines for collecting serial electron diffraction (serial ED) and continuous rotation electron diffraction (cRED) data. Included is a Python library with bindings for the JEOL microscope, and gatan/timepix cameras, used for automating data collection.