NIKON TMD MICROSCOPE LAMP SOCKET

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TURNING A 30+ YEAR OLD MICROSCOPE INTO A FUTURISTIC MICROSCOPE. While upgrading my microscope with a DIY custom scanning stage, I decided to make some tweaks to its parts. One of these modifications was fixing the lamp socket, which had been in heavy use for over three decades and was showing signs of wear. More information about this project can be found at medium.com/micrograph-stories/turning-an-30-year-old-microscope-into-a-more-modern-microscope-2837ef78991d#xiuaxivoq LAMP SOCKET FIX: The lamp socket had become a major concern due to its frequent use over the years. I wanted to design a new socket that would allow for easy insertion of the power plug without it moving or hanging loosely, which could lead to failure over time. My solution was as follows. PRINT SETTINGS: Printer Brand: Ultimaker Printer Model: Ultimaker 2 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: .2mm Infill: 10%