Ryan138
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Latest build. Used a computer monitor stand and 3d printed a part to connect it all. Works great! pla print is holding up great as well. All about $60 invested for a great working articulating stand!
Homemade articulating stand for microscope
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interesting, for sure. does it hold where you want it, or do you have to tweak it now & then ?
Ryan138
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I grabbed an old drill press for a stand so that really helps with my distance to the work. As far as the arm it's great, has a tensioner spot right in the crook of the arm so just tight enough to not drop but loose enough for full range motion.
Leonardo
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Ryan, I would not be very confident in a parts made of PLA, even more when you are stressing them with screws. These parts may crack when you are away of your microscope with awful result for it.
I would use PETG, Nylon or ABS. These materials has much better mechanic properties than PLA.
I would use PETG, Nylon or ABS. These materials has much better mechanic properties than PLA.
Ryan138
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This stand fortunately did not require any screws into it. The vesa plate adaptor on the stand is what I'll call a 'clip in'. It took me a few hours to find one like this but the pla fixture was shaped to slide in and lock. When I'm away I swing it over the desk with it resting maybe an inch above it. Thank you for the tip! I will look into a stronger material to be more cautious. So far this is just a prototype until I can find a machinist to make one out of some metal.
Ryan138
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Just wanted to update this and say it officially has lasted 2 months! I have been letting it hang freely just in case I can have excuse to buy new scope.
. But all is going well!
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