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OpenFlexure Microscope V2
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THIS IS NOT MY OWN DESIGN! I am sharing the files from Richard Bowman documented in the public domain in detail here on DocuBricks: http://docubricks.com/viewer.jsp?id=9134926926759813120#brick_909106319 here on github: https://github.com/rwb27/openflexure_microscope, here published: http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4941068, and here on Waterscope: http://www.waterscope.org/.
Optomechanics is a crucial part of any microscope; when working at high magnification, it is absolutely crucial to keep the sample steady and to be able to bring it into focus precisely. Accurate motion control is extremely difficult using printed mechanical parts, as good linear motion typically equires tight tolerances and a smooth surface finish. This design for a 3D printed microscope stage uses plastic flexures, meaning its motion is free from friction and vibration. It achieves steps well below 100nm when driven with miniature stepper motors, and is stable to within a few microns over several days. This design a
Optomechanics is a crucial part of any microscope; when working at high magnification, it is absolutely crucial to keep the sample steady and to be able to bring it into focus precisely. Accurate motion control is extremely difficult using printed mechanical parts, as good linear motion typically equires tight tolerances and a smooth surface finish. This design for a 3D printed microscope stage uses plastic flexures, meaning its motion is free from friction and vibration. It achieves steps well below 100nm when driven with miniature stepper motors, and is stable to within a few microns over several days. This design a
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