Rotating stage for Laborlux S

[Gasman]

Hi guys
Been imaging crystals lately and they are not always in the right postion on the slide so came up with this for my Laborlux S scope. Attaches to the x axis slider. Trying it both with the conveyor bearings and without, prefer without I think.
Its turned gently by thumb and the slide pushed or pulled in the top slot. Seems to work ok, designed in DesignSpark Mechanical - an excellent free cad package.

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Steve

[Scarodactyl]

Very cool! Given what people ask for rotating stages this seems like a great idea.

[Gasman]

Thanks for that , I think these 3d printers are becoming very useful for a lot of hobbies !.
Steve

[iconoclastica]

Can you keep the focus centered?

[Gasman]

Sorry for delay, yes seems to keep focus fine when turning it by hand!.