# Microcontroller breakout interface for the open source PUMA microscope

**URL:** <https://forum.microlist.org/t/microcontroller-breakout-interface-for-the-open-source-puma-microscope/1905>\
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**Created:** [September 3, 2022, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.microlist.org/t/microcontroller-breakout-interface-for-the-open-source-puma-microscope/1905 "2022-09-03T17:10:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 3, 2022, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.microlist.org/t/microcontroller-breakout-interface-for-the-open-source-puma-microscope/1905/1 "2022-09-03T17:10:28Z")

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The PUMA Control console uses an Arduino Nano and drives the focus motor, augmented reality projector and spatial light modulator (and lamp) of the scope. It can also be customised or other projects. See:

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/microlist/original/2X/d/df20a221617b2ee501248f5c484eac6737651df2.jpeg "The PUMA Control Console - a multimedia interface breakout box for small microcontrollers") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZe9j9cfFfs)