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A project log for Inverted microscope fiber optic lighting adapter

Fiber optic lighting design to fit around the objective to provide light to non transparent macro objects. (Failed but learned alot)

zachary-marlowZachary Marlow 07/23/2022 at 03:050 Comments

The fiber optics was harder to install than I thought it would be but I got it on the first try which is always nice. 

I cut it at 5 inch increments and I needed 8 per hole with a total of 8 holes. Bringing to a total of 64 pieces.  

Install : Insert all 8 pieces and leave about a half inch sticking out, drop off super glue near hole and cut flush then sand smooth.

So much super glue , sanding is the only reason it looks nice.

I'm currently trying to figure out the diameter of the fiber optic bundle so I can start designing the adapter to the light source.

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