Simple semiconductor sample holder v2

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Summary This improved simple sample holder is designed for pieces of semiconductor wafers used in optical experiments. It's part of the Open-source optics project, which aims to drastically cut the cost of scientific optical hardware by Michigan Tech's Open Sustainability Technology Research Group. For similar projects, see Open-Source Lab: How to Build Your Own Hardware and Reduce Research Costs. Instructions This open-source sample holder is designed to hold a semiconductor wafer part on a smooth 8mm diameter rod. It's an improvement over the last version - now you can quickly change samples using tweezers with one hand only. Print it on your favorite open source 3-D printer and use it right away. You can attach it to the smooth rod using M3s and the thumbscrew. Use the thumb screw from Thingiverse thing:30500. If you need the base, go to Thingiverse thing:28133. Full information is available at Open-source Optics Library: Zhang C, Anzalone NC, Faria RP, Pearce JM (2013) Open-Source 3D-Printable Optics Equipment. PLoS ONE 8(3): e59840. This component is part of a project to reduce the cost of scientific equipment using open-source hardware. Read more about it here.