Optomechanic Microscope OpenFlexure
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OpenFlexure Microscope 3 Basic Data Category: Microscopes URL (first publication): https://github.com/rwb27/openflexure_microscope Keywords: Microscope License: CERN OHL v1.2 Project status: Active
Technical documentation Maturity of the project: production / kit
Assembly instructions are published: Yes Bill of materials is published: Yes
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Description
The OpenFlexure Microscope is a 3D printable microscope, including a precise mechanical stage to move the sample and focus the optics. There are many different options for the optics, ranging from a webcam lens to a 100x, oil immersion objective. The trick of making a microscope out of a webcam has been around for a little while, and produces good results. However, getting a nice mechanical stage to focus the microscope and move around on the sample is tricky. This project is a 3D printable design that enables very fine (sub-micron) mechanical positioning of the sample and the lens, with surprisingly good mechanical stability. It's discussed in various (https://github.com/rwb27/openflexure_microscope/wiki/Media-Articles media articles) and a (http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4941068 paper in Review of Scientific Instruments) (open access).
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