Eakins Microscope external switch for auto/manual focus control

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<p>Microsoldering under a microscope becomes even harder, when you need to put down your tools to switch between Auto and Manual focus, with a mouse in a chunky UI.<br>Using an external foot switch is much easier.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>This project builds on top of the fantastic work of charliex:<br><a href="https://charliex2.wordpress.com/2020/01/14/eakins-camera-hackery-pokery-and-the-legend-of-measuretwice/">https://charliex2.wordpress.com/2020/01/14/eakins-camera-hackery-pokery-and-the-legend-of-measuretwice/</a><br><a href="https://github.com/charlie-x/eakins-camera">https://github.com/charlie-x/eakins-camera</a><br><br>Fusion360 editable files included.</p><p>Microscope controller software for the esp32:<br><a href="https://github.com/lmjohansen/MicroscopeController">https://github.com/lmjohansen/MicroscopeController</a></p><p>Hardware used:<br>Eakins microscope kit with lens (no storage) <a href="https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AD9Xt1">https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AD9Xt1</a><br>Esp32 board <a href="https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9yT49d">https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9yT49d</a><br>Connectors <a href="https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AE4WYF">https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AE4WYF</a></p><p>See makes and Comments for more details</p><p>&nbsp;</p>