stable usb microscope stand

by octo

Printable files (7)

  • stl

    rack.stl

    24 Ko · 18 424 downloads

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  • stl

    slider_and_holder.stl

    308 Ko · 18 471 downloads

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  • stl

    left_knob.stl

    460 Ko · 18 336 downloads

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    right_knob.stl

    459 Ko · 18 309 downloads

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  • stl

    base.stl

    140 Ko · 18 340 downloads

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  • stl

    pinion.stl

    537 Ko · 18 321 downloads

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  • step

    microscope-pinion_v6.step

    1.4 Mo · 18 156 downloads

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Description

Just like many others i found the cheapo USB orginal microscope stand useless.

However I didn't want to go out and buy rods and such, I wanted to make a cheaper design.
I used rack and pinion design to regulate height.

Now I can control the microscope height smoothly and without wobbling. Tighten the axel nuts and bolts to your liking.

Needed:

  • 3 M3 nuts and bolts about 12-15mm length to tighten the axel so it doesn't slide on its own and to keep the microscope fastend.
  • The holes are 3.4 mm which is about 1/8 inch (in case you have no love for the metric system).

Print:

  • With supports on.
  • 0,15 layer height.
  • See image for recommended print orientation.
  • If you find that movement is not soft try to print the pinion with a smaller layer height or otherwise with higher surface quality.

Tags

#cheap #easy #holder #Lab #Microscope #pinion #rack and pinion #simple #stand #usb microscope