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stable usb microscope stand

by octo

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##### 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.

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What you need to print this: Intermediate Low confidence

Why?

supports needed

Single piece Supports required Hardware needed

Supports 2/3

Assembly 0/3

Settings 1/3

Bed size 0/3

Post-process 1/3

Printer