3-level microscopy stage

Before you start building the station, you will need to source all the components listed in our bill of materials (, ), which is given on the next page.

Instructions

These instructions will take you through how to assemble the 3-level version of the stage. For more designs, go to Customisation and accessories.

The assembly is described in several steps:

1. Print the plastic parts
2. Laser cut the acrylic parts
3. Assemble the focus mechanism
4. Assemble the basic optics module
5. Attach parts to the top plate
6. Attach parts to the middle plate
7. Attach parts to the bottom plate
8. Mount the optics
9. Mount the electronics
10. Assemble the illumination
11. Assembly complete

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