Advanced Research Consulting · Newcastle, California · Est. 2014

Creative solutions for tough problems.

We design, test, prototype, program, build and service a wide range of optical, mechanical, electronic and software devices for research and industry.

  • Design
  • Test
  • Prototype
  • Program
  • Build
  • Service
Triggerscope Mini, front, side and end views Line drawing traced from the Triggerscope Mini CAD drawing. The case measures 101 by 108.02 millimetres and the side view is 21.3 millimetres deep. Seven SMA connectors: 4X TTL, 2X DAC and a 3.3/5V input. The end view shows the USB Type C port. 4X TTL2X DAC3.3/5V INPUTUSB TYPE CFRONTSIDEEND 101108.0221.3
FIG. 1 Triggerscope Mini · front, side & end views · dimensions in mm Released · Rev A
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Multi-discipline engineering team.

A group of hard working engineers at your disposal. Our engineers come from diverse backgrounds, bringing a unique perspective to solving problems.

  1. 1Electronics
  2. 2Mechanical
  3. 3Optical systems
  4. 4Software
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Electronics

Schematic

Analog & digital design, schematic drawing & PCB design, small-run prototype production of PCBAs.

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Mechanical

Isometric, exploded

Parametric CAD modeling, dimensional & assembly drawings, low-volume production via CNC machining, lathe turning, 3D printing and laser cutting.

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Optical systems

Ray trace

Certified in Zemax OpticStudio: optical modeling, design, test and low-volume assembly.

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Software

Source
// sketch: one hardware-timed step
void onTrigger() {
  ttl.write(CAMERA, HIGH);
  dac.write(LASER, 2.50);  // volts
  delayMicros(exposure);
  ttl.write(CAMERA, LOW);
}

Well versed in C++, AVR, Nordic & Raspberry Pi microcontrollers, with extensive experience in Python and PyQt5.

Trusted by Stanford, Yale, NIH, Google and many more.

Products and services for clients around the world since 2014.

  • Stanford University
  • Yale
  • Caltech
  • National Institutes of Health
  • Google
  • Nest
  • UCSF
  • Allen Institute for Brain Science
  • Boston University
  • University of Cambridge
  • Keysight
  • Arizona State University
  • Colorado State University
  • CAL FIRE
  • Biosearch Technologies
  • Fellowes Brands
  • Carthage College
  • Universität Potsdam
  • Université Laval
  • 89 North
  • Shared Studios

Inside the shop.

Some examples of our in-house projects over the years.

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  1. 0:00 Opto-mechanical systems
  2. 0:20 Research & development
  3. 0:34 Electrical engineering
  4. 1:04 Mechanical engineering
  5. 1:27 Unique products