Remote control

It is becoming increasingly important for researchers to be able to operate their instruments remotely. Below are some notes that may help in this regard.

Video Conferencing

Solution: Tablets

• Purchase a tablet:
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0" (2019), 32GB, Black (Wifi) $130

1. Initiate a video conference session, either:
   1. Create a Gmail account.
   2. Use Google Hangouts to create a meeting.
2. Or:
   1. Use Google Meet to create a new meeting.
   2. Email the link.

Remote Desktop

Solution: VNC

VNC is a generic cross-platform protocol for remote desktop. Free and open-source viewers/clients and servers are available for all major operations systems.

OS	Viewer	Server
Windows	TightVNC TigerVNC	TightVNC
OS X	RealVNC TigerVNC	Vine Server (OSXvnc)
Linux	TigerVNC	TigerVNC

Viewing

Solution: Network Web Cameras

Cameras:

• Amcrest UltraHD 2K WiFi Camera 3MP (2304TVL) IP3M-941

Data Access

Solution: Linux Shared Network Drives

• Linux system (accessible via SSH, scp, rsync, etc.) that hosts an NFS shared drive to Windows machines (via Samba).

Instrument Tests

Labscale SAXS

TBD

Cypher AFM

Vendor uses proprietary web-based "OnSite platform" for remote connection.

JEOL e-beam

We are planning an upgrade to the tool:

• Upgrade computer to Linux (will provide more remote control options)
• New cassette for loading multiple wafers and doing automated exchange

Percy STM

Percy has remote access and a functioning web camera.