Labs
Lab manual
Each lab: goal, steps, pass criteria, common mistakes, review questions. Ready to teach from.
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Lab 1 · Pixel size calibration
Calibrate mm/px and verify against ground truth to within 0.05 mm.
- Estimated time
- 30 min
- Level
- Introductory
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Lab 2 · Hand-eye calibration
Solve the camera-to-motion relationship with the nine-point method, and see why the two configurations must not be mixed up.
- Estimated time
- 45 min
- Level
- Introductory
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Lab 3 · Motion error and backlash
Measure backlash, compensate it, and understand the difference between repeatability and accuracy.
- Estimated time
- 45 min
- Level
- Intermediate
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Lab 4 · Z focus calibration
Find the best focal plane from a sharpness curve, and watch noise push it around.
- Estimated time
- 40 min
- Level
- Intermediate
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Lab 5 · Galvo field correction
Map and correct in-field distortion, bringing the residual under 15 µm RMS.
- Estimated time
- 60 min
- Level
- Intermediate