Optical stereo microscope SporePlay+

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Overview
SporePlay+ is an easy-to-use manual tetrad dissection microscope designed for performing classical genetic experiments analysing meiotic progeny. It applies intuitive handheld controls from motor-driven systems to a compact manual device, offering a comfortable, cost-effective workbuddy for tetrad dissection.

Key features

• Manual tetrad dissection workflow optimised for ease-of-use and teaching.
• Joystick control that mimics hand movement at a 25:1 ratio for natural pen-like picking and plating.
• Locking collars for finer needle movements and a stage that can be moved across X and Y axes in 5 mm increments.
• Quick-reference pointer and precise clickstops to navigate grid positions without noting coordinates.
• Purpose-made durable glass needles with an easy-aligning needle holder system for fast replacement.

Proven use cases
SporePlay+ has demonstrated use with multiple spore-producing species including:

• Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Schizosaccharomyces pombe
• Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
• Cryptococcus neoformans

Precision control
The joystick provides pen-like control with a 25:1 movement ratio. Finer adjustments are possible using locking collars; stage indexing and clickstops make it straightforward to return to previously viewed positions.

Optics
Comes supplied with x15 wide-angle eyepieces featuring integrated dioptre adjustment to minimise eye strain and an extra-long working-distance x20 objective lens for improved colour reproduction and fidelity.

Accessories and consumables
Durable, purpose-made glass needles and a dedicated tool/needle holder are available for rapid worldwide dispatch; needles align immediately when inserted into the holder, facilitating fast replacement during practice or teaching sessions.

Applications & suitability
Designed for geneticists and teaching labs who require a comfortable, compact manual solution for tetrad dissection; positioned in the product range as the manual alternative to semi-automated/motorised systems for teaching and research workflows.

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Product type: Manual tetrad dissection microscope
• Commercial name / model: SporePlay+
• Brand: Singer Instruments
• Joystick movement ratio: 25:1 (hand to needle/stage motion)
• Stage movement: X and Y axes with 5 mm increments and positional clickstops
• Needles: Durable glass needles (purpose-made for unicellular manipulation)
• Eyepieces: x15 wide-angle with integrated dioptre adjustment
• Objective: x20 extra-long working distance objective
• Typical use species: S. cerevisiae, S. pombe, C. reinhardtii, C. neoformans
• Included accessories: tool/needle holder (needle replacement/alignment system)