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stable usb microscope stand

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  • base.stl
  • left_knob.stl
  • microscope-pinion_v6.step
  • pinion.stl
  • rack.stl
  • right_knob.stl
  • slider_and_holder.stl

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Publication date 2023-06-13 at 10:45
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Published to Thingiverse on: 2017-09-09 at 13:53
Design number 1269119

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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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