Macro rig

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rjlittlefield wrote:I had forgotten this thread, and I see that one of your earlier questions went unanswered.
Thanks Rik ! Looks like bottom line is - balance between vignetting and aberrations.
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Interesting setups, thanks for sharing.

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rjlittlefield wrote:... If the distance is too short, the system may experience aberrations...
Thanks Rik, sorry for the late reply !
So, only way to check aberrations - make tests at the different distances between objective and tube lens ?
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Small improvement to my Labophot stacking base - I got it without the light, had to use Jansjo through the back opening. Few cheap ebay parts - 10W led 272389345999 , heatsink 182195476144 & LED dimmer 282671724717 - now I have a comfort adjusting background brightness

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Sweet setup Saul.

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Smokedaddy wrote:Sweet setup Saul.
Thanks James, it keeps my blood pressure lower :wink:
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Are you happy with the spectrum of the LED?
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ChrisR wrote:Are you happy with the spectrum of the LED?
Did not try yet, fresh update . Should I look for the better CRI ? It is just for the background illumination ...
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Got a new toy !
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...and time for improvements:
Beta 3D printed dovetail adapter to the M42 extension ring
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I was thinking of doing the same, but getting it machined. :)
Is the thread itself 3D-printable?
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ChrisR wrote:I was thinking of doing the same, but getting it machined. :)
Is the thread itself 3D-printable?
With my colleague's 3D printer - no :)
And even with the great printer I wouldn't do it - to press in+ glue M42 extension ring is cheaper/faster solution.

Machining - later option (if needed), after all beta testing :)
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... just my opinion, I wouldn't expect great results with M42x1 threads with any FDM printer. For that sort of thing you would need something like the Ember SLA/DLP resin printer (only about $8,000 plus the expensive resins). <g> Like Saul said simply gluing that puppy on is super simple.

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OK, next step - to attach to the my existing setup

With 3D printed dovetail adapter for the tube lens/infinity objective

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...and the turret version. I can use this setup with infinity objective also by placing back Reichert tube lens to the trinocular head

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It is little bit overkill to have two focus assemblies in one setup....
Most probably it will be useful to use Double Flange Long High-Cycle Linear Bearing with Brake Holes instead aluminum back plate for the Optiphot focus block - something similar to https://8020.net/shop/6536.html in order to have lower profile than my previous sliding head+focus block combination.

Previous version:

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BTW, my Labophot base stage does not have slide holder, so there is 3D printed solution:

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Now it is much more easier to place different diffusers, screens, scrims, etc.
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Sweet Saul.

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Smokedaddy wrote:Sweet Saul.
Thanks, James, it is like obsession ... not only for me, right ;) ?
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