.. _coax_commutator:

Coax Commutator
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   quick-start-guide/index
   user-guide/index
   developer-guide/index

Features
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                            <li>High bandwidth link up to 18 GHz</li>
                            <li>Optical table & 80/20 rail mountable</li>
                            <li>Remote control using JSON-encoded commands</li>
                            <li>Settings are saved between power cycles</li>
                            <li>Manual control using capacitive sense buttons</li>
                            <li>Indication LED (can be turned off)</li>
                            <li>Advanced stepper driver (TMC2130)</li>
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                                <li>Voltage-controlled for silent operation</li>
                                <li>Precise motion using step interpolation (256 uSteps/step)</li>
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Using these Docs
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- To confirm proper function of the commutator by controlling it with Bonsai
  and key presses, refer to the :ref:`quick_start` page.
- To automate the commutator with orientation data from specific hardware such
  as `Miniscopes <https://open-ephys.org/miniscope-v4/miniscope-v4>`__ or `ONIX
  headstages
  <https://open-ephys.github.io/onix-docs/Hardware%20Guide/Headstages/headstage-64/index.html>`__
  , refer to the complete :ref:`user_guide`.
- To interface the commutator with your custom software, third-party devices,
  modify your device, or build your own commutator, refer to the
  :ref:`dev_guide`.