USB Microscope Stage and Tripod Mount

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ByMichael

Accessories for the Vividia usb digital microscope: http://amzn.to/1fPsfxc

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These are accessories for the Vividia usb digital microscope seen here:http://amzn.to/1fPsfxc

The 2 axis manual stage is good for making small measured motions. Using the 1/4-20 thread with the point of the hex nut as a displacement indicator you can measure down to .0083"

Silly putty works great for a holding the stage to the scope mount.

The software for the scope is free here: http://www.oasisscientific.com/downloads.html

Read more about why plastic turns white under stress here:http://engineerdog.com/2015/07/31/why-does-plastic-turn-white-under-stress/

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Materials and methods

Microscope Stage:
Printed at 33% infill min
Required Hardware:
(2) 1/4" bolt x 3.5" fully threaded
(2) 1/4-20 Nylock nut
(2) 1/4-20 regular nut

Tripod Mount:
Printed at 50% infill min
Required Hardware:
(1) 10-32 nut
(1) 10-32 bolt x 3/4"

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Mini engineerdog headMichael published this design ago