Adjustable stand for microscope (or other stuff)

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Description --------------- Mounting device for lightweight components such as microscopes, designed to hold items weighing less than one kilogram. A custom fitting can be added with two M3 holes spaced 10mm apart to accommodate additional parts. The device features a knob for adjusting the height of the object in question, and tightening the nut adjusts the friction level. Stability is achieved by adding heavy rocks or scrap metal to the base of the stand. To print this device: 1 x arm 1 x gear 1 x knob 1 x neck 1 x rack (1 x plate if you have the same microscope as I do) 2 x leg After printing, fill the triangular hole in the neck object with a heavy substance. In my case, I filled it with old screws, nails and leftover metal scraps secured with epoxy, resulting in a stable and pleasant feel to the stand. The arm can be positioned forward or backward to keep the center of mass within the area of the legs. You can test this by lightly hanging something from the arm; if it tilts forward, move the arm back further. The effective distance is determined by the weight of the heavy substance in the neck and the weight of what you have mounted. If you have a microscope identical to mine, use the plate to attach it non-destructively. Otherwise, design a custom fitting that can be screwed onto the rack with two M3 holes spaced 10mm apart.