Polarizer Mount

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A flexible polarizer mount for an at-home ellipsometer is currently being developed by me. It is designed to accommodate rotatable polarizers typically found in optical microscopes. In the main aperture, I have not included threads as I anticipate fitting a metal rim into the ABS plastic material using pressure. Updates will be provided as I encounter real-world lessons with this project. An update includes adding two manually rotatable insert components. However, it is still considered a proof-of-concept design and its functionality remains uncertain until measurements are taken with calipers after acquiring a new printer. On June 11th, the polarizer mount radius was modified to accommodate purchased microscope-based polarizers (version 3). It appears that standard M3-0.5 socket cap screws fit well for bolt and set-screw holes of the laser module. Currently, work is ongoing on AOI arm design and prints. A separate project ("Printable Ellipsometer") will be created to include component sourcing, calibration, and updates. Progress is being made.