Fiber optic cable switcher

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This 3D printable holder facilitates simple switching between two fiber optic cables on an 8mm smooth rod, contributing to the Open-Source Optics project led by Michigan Tech's Research Group for reduced optical hardware costs. The design is shared online, with thumb screw attachment available at thingiverse.com/thing:30500 and a base option at thingiverse.com/thing:28133. For more details, visit the full information link, thanks to Chenlong for the designs. This project is part of a larger initiative to lower scientific equipment expenses using open-source hardware, as detailed in Zhang C, Anzalone NC, Faria RP, Pearce JM (2013) Open-Source 3D-Printable Optics Equipment. PLoS ONE 8(3): e59840.