Aerotech A3200 Modular Mount Solution

Edit: 3/17/16: This Thing is no longer supported, and probably isn't used by anyone else, but others can still learn from it.. never underestimate the utility of picatinny rail!
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We had a heap of crap with an old mount and multiple sensors and adapters taped to it. As the needs changed, more wood and tape was screwed/glued to it, and old parts were not removed or disconnected. It looked like garbage, and I'm extremely surprised the Air Force (our sponsor) decided to continue funding after showing them that rat's nest (unfortunately I don't have pictures). Even though I am a lowly research assistant (until starting master's next fall!), the PhD student finally decided to take my advice and let me take a crack at designing a new fixture.

Now, we have a new mounting solution for our Aerotech gantry! This will allow a variety of attachments to be used in a clean and modular manner, that will also be more precise than the pile of wood, tape and wires that was there before.