Our Products
At Sho-Me Extractions, LLC, we focus on pioneering solutions that harness tomorrow's technology from yesterday's innovation. Our advanced product lineup includes cutting-edge bio-organic processing equipment and state-of-the-art electronic hardware designed to modernize legacy systems. We offer three categories of products: the Jupiter interface and control boards, which provide robust solutions for precise system management; the Venus series of chemical sensors and instruments, dedicated to advanced bio-chemical processing and monitoring; and our re-engineered solutions, where we upgrade existing instruments to enhance their compatibility with modern web-based and computer systems. Discover our diverse offerings tailored to meet your unique needs and propel the future of technology.
Jupiter Products
Introducing the Jupiter IO Development and Data Acquisition (DAQ) Board
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🎥 Watch the JupiterIO Video Preview
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A Smarter, More Flexible Platform for Modern Engineering
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The Jupiter IO Board is a powerful and versatile platform designed for engineers, developers, and makers who want more than a standard data acquisition system. It merges the real-world interfacing capabilities of a traditional DAQ board with the open-ended potential of a full-featured development environment — and it's built to support rapid AI-assisted application development.
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Designed with an open-source philosophy, the Jupiter IO ecosystem includes fully customizable firmware and a Python-based GUI, enabling users to tailor both hardware and software to their specific needs. Whether you're using traditional coding workflows or leveraging AI tools to generate firmware routines and analysis scripts, Jupiter IO provides the foundation.
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An intuitive, fully interactive control panel (shown below) enables real-time monitoring, configuration, and testing of both analog and digital I/O — making it easy to prototype, optimize, and deploy intelligent control solutions with or without writing code from scratch.
All source code for the firmware and GUI — including the libraries and configuration tools — is hosted on GitHub:
👉 Download the Jupiter IO software
Whether you're working on precision motion control, environmental monitoring, or custom instrumentation, the Jupiter IO Board empowers you to harness advanced chip technology without the complexities of extensive design processes.
As part of our commitment to education and accessibility, we're also launching a new YouTube course on computer interfacing — designed for scientists, engineers, and makers. The Jupiter IO DAQ and Development Board plays a central role in these lessons, offering real-world context and hands-on experience with modern interfacing tools.
🎓 The first lesson will be available soon at:
👉 youtube.com/@theiterationstation
🔧 Key Features
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Integrated ADCs and DACs
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Flexible Communication Protocols
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Open Architecture
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Educational Resources
Designed to pair with instructional content and academic programs, making it an ideal tool for teaching and research.
The Jupiter IO Board is more than just a product; it’s a gateway to discovering new possibilities in technological development.
For more information and to explore opportunities for purchasing, visit the Lightwave Precision, LLC website. Lightwave Precision proudly markets and distributes the Jupiter IO Board, ensuring that innovation and quality are at the forefront of your project's success.
Jupiter Euro:
Mach4 to Closed-Loop Machine Control
Introducing the Jupiter Euro Mach4 Closed Loop Machine Control Board from Sho Me Extractions, LLC, now available through Lightwave Precision, LLC. Designed for seamless integration with NewFangled Solutions' highly-regarded Mach4 CNC motion control software, this board offers precise closed-loop control for both servo and stepper motor systems.
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Key Features:
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High-Speed Encoder Input: A quadrature differential input (including index) for the exact position of the axis, allowing for precise control and accuracy.
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Real-Time Error Correction: The board's onboard high-speed counters and microcontroller compare the target position from Mach4's step and direction outputs with the actual position from the axis encoder. It then outputs an error signal, either as step and direction pulses or a servo analog signal, to precisely align the axis to its intended position.
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Advanced Control Algorithms: Utilizes a Laplace transform approach to manage position, velocity, and torque feedback loops, ensuring optimal speed and critical damping.
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Open Source and Customizable: Both the hardware and software are open source, enabling users to modify algorithms or even hardware to meet specific requirements.
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Versatile Communication Options: The board connects via a USB-C port, supporting remote communication with any operating system, including Linux, via simple customizable terminal commands.
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Firmware Flexibility: Firmware can be easily updated or modified through a JTAG port using Texas Instruments' Code Composer Studio IDE.
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Adaptable Operation Modes: Capable of operating as a standalone unit or as part of a more complex motion control system through USB connectivity, allowing control via programs written in C++, Python, or Lua on a fast advanced platform.
Closed loop motion control systems like these often run into tens of thousands of dollars, putting them out of reach for many applications. However, our customers will find the Jupiter Euro board a much more cost-effective and versatile solution, providing exceptional value without compromising on performance or flexibility. Whether you're looking for standalone functionality or integration into larger systems, this board provides the flexibility and control needed to achieve exacting performance standards.
Venus Products
Venus Crisp: Freeze Dryer
Introducing the Venus Crisp Freeze Dryer by Sho Me Extractions, LLC—an innovation in freeze-drying technology that sets new standards for the industry. Here’s why the commercial freeze-drying community will turn to the Venus Crisp technology for unparalleled performance:
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Exceptionally Uniform Environment
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The Venus Crisp features a unique cylindrical design with nine adjustable shelves across three independently controlled chambers, totaling 27 shelves. This configuration accommodates varying material heights and ensures a consistent temperature throughout, eliminating "hot or cold spots." Materials are loaded from the top and lowered using a winch, ensuring precision and consistency in post-processing outcomes.
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Advanced Water Vapor Pressure Measurement
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Equipped with an optical absorption and sealed convection hybrid pressure measurement system on each shelf, the Venus Crisp accurately gauges water vapor content evolving from the materials. This precise pressure control—close to the water's triple point—increases efficiency and quality. Unlike traditional single-point measurement systems, this advanced technology provides precise shelf-specific data, enhancing the freeze-drying process.
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Innovative Hybrid Cooling Technology
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The Venus Crisp employs a cutting-edge cooling system where liquid nitrogen is sprayed via a central tube onto each shelf. This method flash freezes the material, driving out air and water vapor, leaving only water vapor and nitrogen in the chamber. The result is a more efficient freeze-drying process that prevents frost deposition. A secondary closed-cycle refrigerator regulates the environment at the triple point, while thermo-electric coolers offer fine temperature control on each shelf.
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Smart AI-Controlled Environment
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Harnessing the power of a deep learning neural network, the Venus Crisp intelligently adapts the environment on each shelf according to specific recipes and material types. This AI-driven customization optimizes the freeze-drying process for each batch, ensuring superior quality and efficiency in the final product.
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Explore the future of freeze drying with the Venus Crisp and experience the difference innovations bring to your operations.
Hydor:
Water Vapor
Vacuum Guage
Amber:
Organic Extractor
