A hardware system is described which provides for software-independent timing of events necessary for the smooth operation of an adjustable waveform spark source. Illustrative cases are given showing the extension of this system into a single-channel spectrometer and a complex schlieren photography experiment. Software outlines are also provided. The use of an optical coupler and a fiber optic are shown to improve system performance greatly in high radio frequency interference environments.
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