Balplanning, Phase 1 Complete

[microb]

OMG! They are together again!

I just need a phase contrast objectives.

[microb]

So I finally found a condenser. But the two spring screws on the side, how are working ones supposed to look like. These are just loose and wobble.

[apochronaut]

They are like that. That is the out position. You push them in against the slight spring resistance in order to engage the phase diaphragm centering hex screws.

[microb]

They are like that. That is the out position. You push them in against the slight spring resistance in order to engage the phase diaphragm centering hex screws.

Ohhhhh. I didn't think of that. I just thought some inside snap washer had popped off both of them. Now it makes sense.

It would have been nice though if B&L hadn't made them act so floppy. It looks broken that way. But I can see you need some angling range to make the connection.

Thanks.

[apochronaut]

Hopefully all of your hex screws are still good. I have used both the AO type of system with captive push pull wrenches and the B & L system with those funny little wiggly knobs and in use , the B & L system is more ergonomic. Those wrenches engage positively and securely and pop out of the way when not needed, without being intrusive.