Modular optical components

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A range of optical components comprise the build plate, including a XY-stage, linear rail for translation, caps/holders, mounts for rails, stages, etc., and base mounting plates. The purpose is to develop a printable compound microscope. Most parts have 4-40 cap bolt holes for positioning or as set screws. Two linear rails can be joined on a common base plate by stacking them end-on with 4-40 bolts. However, the base plate might encounter issues during low infill printing. The XY-stage uses four thin S-springs at the corners, providing up to +/-5mm translation, though some diagonal positions may require adjustments. A cuvette and cap, available from thingiverse.com/thing:33638, are also part of this build plate.