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by LeoSzilard
Tue Jun 28, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: BX40CY compensation optics?
Replies: 7
Views: 1106

Re: BX40CY compensation optics?

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by LeoSzilard
Tue Jun 28, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: BX40CY compensation optics?
Replies: 7
Views: 1106

BX40CY compensation optics?

I got an Oly BX40CY for parts. The brochure from Olympus states that the -CY lowers the nosepiece and stage to make the scope more ergonomic since the stage is closer to the table. The revolving nosepiece appears to be mounted on a spacer to lower it. But, it’s not an empty tube; rather, it has a ve...
by LeoSzilard
Tue Jun 28, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: Microscopy accessories
Topic: Olympus BX40's U-READB
Replies: 4
Views: 4853

Re: Olympus BX40's U-READB

microb, how did your homemade U-READB adapter work? I’m in need of a U-READB also and I wanted to see if making (machining or even 3d printing) an adapter is viable.

Thanks!
by LeoSzilard
Sat Jun 25, 2022 3:47 pm
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: WANTED Olympus U-READB
Replies: 2
Views: 846

Re: WANTED Olympus U-READB

Thanks! I think I did see your post about adapting bh2 turrets to bx40. I will give some more thought to which direction I want to go.
by LeoSzilard
Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: Home-made microscope adaptations
Topic: Looking for U-READB solution
Replies: 0
Views: 1007

Looking for U-READB solution

I am working on rebuilding a BX40 and I want to add a revolving nosepiece turret with slot for analyzer or dic slider. I need an adapter called U-READB. I cannot locate one to buy, but I might be able to make one (machine out of aluminium or delrin, or maybe even 3D print one.) Does anyone have any ...
by LeoSzilard
Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: WANTED Olympus U-READB
Replies: 2
Views: 846

WANTED Olympus U-READB

I’m cobbling together a microscope and I would like to upgrade the revolving nosepiece of a BX40 to a 6-place turret with analyzer slot. I believe I need the U-READB to properly adapt from the BX40 to the new turret. If anyone has a lead on a U-READB for sale, I would greatly appreciate it!