3D Printed XYZ Table

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The plan was to create a 3D prototype that enables anyone with access to a printer to design custom laboratory equipment suited for experiments where an object or sensor must travel from point A to B. To achieve my goal, I had to attach a hall-effect sensor to scan the magnetic field of a rare earth magnet, and for another project, I fitted a piezoelectric sensor to the device and used it for topographic scanning.\nOther uses for this platform:\nInspecting USB microscope samples.\nAutomating pipetting processes. \nThe objective of this project is to inspire individuals to develop their own customized applications and share them publicly!\nThe device isn't intended to meet lab standards, but it's perfect for high school science projects.\nAll of my experiments were conducted using an Arduino board and spare servos I had available.\nA blog post providing more details on magnetic field scanning is located at: http://www.nuclearfarnsworth.com/boldly-going-where-no-man-has-gone-before/\nVideo footage of the device in action can be found at: http://youtu.be/zf2CvUZoLX8\n \n \n Building Instructions\nDownload all required parts, secure them together with bolts and nuts. The servo slots are slightly loose and require hot glue for stability. I made this adjustment to allow users to choose from various servo options without restrictions. For further customization, you can resize the slots and add bolt-holes using the included Solidworks files.