Pen Microscope Holder and Rail system

prusaprinters

<p>I have a pen microscope that is real pain to use because you have to keep it at an exact distance for it to focus correctly. So I designed a holder and rail system to aid me.</p><p>The holder keeps it the correct distance from what ever you are examining and the rails allow you to scan over a section of the part.</p><p>The Rail system snaps together like puzzle pieces so you can extend the rails as far as you need. The rails are separated by at least 2 pieces or more to make sure they are the correct distance apart. More can be added if you need stability.</p><p>I will be making the 3D files available after I'm done tweaking the design. I can also print one for you if you want one and don't have a 3D printer.</p><p>The Microscope I have is similar to this one (Made by the same company):</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Opti-Tekscope-Digital-Microscope-Definition-1600x1200/dp/B00PEZ3GMK/ref=sr_1_30?crid=3UPL2CGAHRUF8&amp;keywords=opti-tek%20scope%20microscope&amp;qid=1642837651&amp;sprefix=opti-tek%20scope%20microscope%2Caps%2C99&amp;sr=8-30&amp;fbclid=IwAR0_esqtS6jJflkfKgXC0pK0rslE6k8S9wSMH1uR82g3oTOAtqYGNGYgv4E">https://www.amazon.com/Opti.../dp/B00PEZ3GMK/ref=sr_1_30...</a></p><p>Made a quick video here:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7tZSpN-qZA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7tZSpN-qZA</a><br><br>It's a snap together design. &nbsp;If the Microscope spins too much in the holder, you can do like I did and add a touch of Hot Glue to keep it from spinning.</p><p>The only part that needed support was the Microscope Cross Bar. &nbsp;Everything else was printed without supports. &nbsp; I printed the parts in Hatchbox PLA with a layer height of 0.3.<br><br><strong>Updated:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Added different size legs and tweaked the body.</p>