Equipment

August 2023 microscope status update

We performed another benchmarking on August 17 for the Titan Krios. At magnification 130kx, we collected 717 exposures and extracted 209021 particles. Cryosparc gives a resolution of 1.93A. The pixel size is around 0.93A. We believe the Nyquist is reached. At magnification 165kx, we collected 992 exposures and extracted 108962 particles. Cryosparc gives a resolution of 2.01A. The pixel size…

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Glacios firmware upgrade completed

Glacios firmware was upgraded on Aug 4. The test was performed on Aug 8. EPU 3.5 has a different interface with image shift calibration, whose tutorial can be found in the same tab next to the start calibration. Athena service is back online, 250 exposures were collected and uploaded without problem. SmartEPU is operational, too. Camera error and blanking during…

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July 2023 microscope status update

Titan reached 1.47A resolution with apoferritin on June benchmarking and is running smoothly now. July’s benchmarking is 1.53A. Glacios is running well for screening. A software upgrade and benchmarking are expected in the next few weeks. For Aquilos installation, ETS fixed the DC magnetic field problem. Waiting for the next pre-install survey.

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Titan Delivery Scheduled for Nov. 1st & 2nd

We are in the final process of confirming that the Titan will be delivered Nov. 1st & 2nd (Thr. & Fri.). Baring further unforeseeable problems, installation can finally begin! If you are interested in witnessing this event e-mail Duncan.

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