Using a xy Linear Stage between Horizontal andVertical Rigs

[Len Willan]

Vertical Microphotography is a far more dangerous exercise for the safety and care of pinned insects than using a Horozontal bench rig.
One has to be aware of this at all times, when using important , scientific, old and even unique TYPE specimens the risk of damage..
I decided on a design to interchange some parts of my" Simple Vertical Stacking Rig using a xy Linear Stage"as seen here:-
http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8857&highlight=

That they then could be used on my " Simple horizontal Rig" to facilitate the following points.

Sitting down to focus,getting twin flashes off camera,side adjustment of x micrometer using a large hand piece for better control.Allowing the use of an Indicating Digital Depth Guage (DRO) for accurate measurement of the x travel.
Back lash (slop/gear pinion excess) is negligible in one direction because of the spring loading on the DRO point,and the clamping of its separate mount on the bed rails.

[Craig Gerard]

Len,

This post must have slipped under my radar when originally posted April 24th 2011.

You have implemented some nice features. I especially like the digital readout device for monitoring X axis travel and the larger 'knob' attached to the linear stage actuator.

I know you have further developed your setup since these images were taken but wanted to respond to your post, albeit belatedly.


Craig
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