📄️ 3D Printing and Laser Cutting
3D Printing Setup
📄️ Sub Assembly - Frame
The frame of the scope is made from 2020 (20x20mm) and 2040 (20x40mm) aluminium extrusions. The frame is secured using right angle brackets with M4x6mm screws and T-nuts.
📄️ Sub Assembly - X-Y Stage
1. Place the longest motor slide on the bottom panel as shown in the image below. Make sure the motor is at the back side. Fasten the slide to the panel using four M4 screws and hex nuts.
📄️ Sub Assembly - Light Tower
1. Assemble the Light Tower as shown in the image below. Just insert the M3 screws do not fasten the parts together.
📄️ Sub Assembly - Z Stage
1. Place the Z Gantry Base on the 2040 profile. Fasten the base to the profile using two M4 screws and T nuts. Then place remaining small motor slide on the base as shown in the image below. Fasten the slide to the panel using four M4 screws.
📄️ Sub Assembly - Optical Tube
1. Place the Thorlabs CML100 tube in the optical tube clamp as shown in the image below. Lightly fasten the tube to the clamp using one M4.
📄️ Sub Assembly - Slide Stage
1. Assemble the sample stage as shown in the images below.
📄️ Sub Assembly - Limit switches
1. Mount the limit switch to the Z end stops as shown in the image below. Use 2 M2 screws to fasten them together.