Open-source magnetic optics base

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Summary A versatile base holds rods attached to optics gear for optical experiments, serving as a crucial component in the Open-source Optics project. This initiative aims to significantly lower the cost of scientific optical hardware through innovative approaches by Michigan Tech's Open Sustainability Technology Research Group. For similar projects and ideas, refer to the Open-Source Lab book, which provides guidance on building your own hardware and reducing research expenses. Instructions Customize the OpenSCAD files to suit your specific needs, then print it using your preferred open-source 3-D printer. The optics base comes in two versions: a flat one for use on a standard table and another with a small cylinder at the bottom designed to hold a magnet, ensuring components stay in place on magnetic surfaces. To remove or add the magnet hole from the .Scad file, modify the line "magnet_hole = true;" to "magnet_hole = false;". For more detailed information, visit http://www.appropedia.org/Open-source_optics_base. Xin and Nick deserve credit for their designs, which are part of the Open-source Optics Library. This component is part of a broader effort to lower the cost of scientific equipment through open-source hardware solutions. Learn more about this initiative at [insert link].