Just wanted to add, that I can highly recommend Macrero as a seller!
Thanks a lot!

Thanks!

Wow! This last ant is really outstanding!

UPLANAPO 60XW 1.2 PSF, DIC, no flash... Scale bar lower left side is 25µm http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/userpix/5697_DSC_7112_1024px_1.jpg http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/userpix/5697_DSC_7232_1024px_1.jpg http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/userpix/5697_DSC_7331_1024px_1.jpg http://...

A pretty specific question, but has anyone experience with the motorized focus on a BX61? Probably schematics / service manual? Specifically, I want to know about the purpose of the fork photoelectric barrier that reads out a disc every 90° (the disc is located directly on the stepper motor shaft in...

Hi and thanks for your answers! As I do not have a flash adaption yet (biiiig thing on the wish list), I am forced to use the continuous light of the scope. Here it was a BX50 with a U-LH100 lamp house, so 100W halogen. For pond peeping pictures, I remove all filters (ND, LBD...) from the light path...

Olympus UPLANAPO 40x, U-DICT, 1/2000sec, no flash...





Best regards,
Michael

mawyatt wrote: Anyway, I can't see any need for my use beyond what the THK rails can provide with the Stackshot controller

+1

Best regards,
Michael

Just forget about the piezo actuators (copper ports), no one needs that precision. And those coaxial micrometers are manual only.
If you really want to use the piezos (and if only to impress someone at the bar), that ain't too complicated either.

Need 5nm steps? Here ya go:



Nice gadget, I only needed the "coarse" dials till now.

I also have three servo rails lying around here, but no manual. I have found out quite a bit about the protocol (there's an AT Mega controller built in), but i am still far from being able to use those.

Servo's can go faaaast!

Look at this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G28aEqWfCTQ

Looks like you won't get along without programming... Servos are different beasts compared to steppers. Good thing is, that documentation and software is available, no need to reverse engineer. Another link to get a glimpse whether you want to take the challenge or not: http://www.everythingbends.co...

Ain't a case for WeMacro or Stackshot, but here's a long read to get you started:
https://www.parkermotion.com/manuals/Di ... G_7-03.pdf

Nice gear, worth the hassle imho.

Best regards,
Michael

Beautiful!
I really like the lacquer / coating on those. Brilliantly lit.

Best regard,
Michael

Thanks for all your comments and appreciation!
This is a great motivation for me to keep experimenting and posting.

Thanks a lot et merci,
Michael