README.md

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TO DO

• For printbed

  • design light box (don't forget cut-through slots for cables)
  • laser cut it

• For extruder + camera Holder

  • design it
  • 3DP using PLA

• For z-Frame

  • design a U-shaped holder for z-linear actuator (NEAM 17+leadscrew+ x1 linear rail)

    • take into account syringe+needle tip length
    • start backwords from the light-box
    • design base for z-linear actuator
      • this will mounted on the flat side
      • possibly add an in termediate plate made form Alu

  • machine the U-shaped holder

    • Water jet thick HDPE (2") sheet
    • Flat operration using TRAK on the side, where the z-linear actuator will be mounted
    • Holes for mounting the z-linear actuator
    • Holes for mounting on the HDPE base plate

  • 3DP(Eden) base for linear actuator

• For extrusion

  • pneumatic
  • make PWM operation of electropneumatic regulator

• For pressure Measurements

  • figure out the sensor

• For computer vision

  • calibrate camera

DONE

• fix current microscope stage
  • start with the mini linear axes | miniature flexible shaft couplings form SDP SI
    • http://shop.sdp-si.com/catalog/product/?id=S50MSCMA12H04H04
  • adding linear rails - constraints
    • https://goo.gl/PRt7J5
  • not side rails but lay them flat to maximize load tolerance
  • add constraint pins to linear rails
  • update CAD model
  • order
• make a new microscope stage using your drawing inspired by the confocal's stage
  • CAD model
  • order

System Components

• Uscope Stage:
  • X linear actuator x2:
    • Miniature Linear Guide + Carriage x2
  • Y linear actuator x2:
    • Miniature Linear Guide + Carriage x2
  • Z linear actuator:
    • 15 mm wide guide rail x2
    • Ball Bearing Carriage for 15 mm wide rail x2