USB Microscope Stand

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# Microscope Stand A 3D-printable adjustable microscope stand for USB microscopes. These scopes are super cheap and seem to be sold under many brand names, but the OEM appears to be [ToupTek]; An example for sale is here [on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Jiusion-Magnification-Endoscope-Microscope-Compatible/dp/B06WD843ZM/). The scopes themselves do the job pretty well (you get what you pay for, but for tasks like surface-mount soldering, they're perfectly adequate). But the stand that comes with it is pretty flimsy and not good for much. So this project will give you a more reliable stand with a built-in focus adjustment. [ToupTek]: http://touptek.com/product/product.php?lang=en&class2=85 ## What's in the box | File | Description | | ---------- | ----------- | | `Micro-Base-Transmission-Plate.stl` | This is the base of the holder; the gear assembly for the focus control is mounted on here | | `Micro-Cover-Base.stl` | The cover that goes over the completed base assembly | | `Micro-Gear-Thumbwheel.stl` | The thumbwheel gear for focus control | | `Micro-Gear-Main.stl` | The main gear that transmits thumbwheel movement to the two wormscrews | | `Micro-Worm-Drive.stl` | The wormscrews that the scope holder is supported by. You will need to print *two* of these | | `Micro-Scope-Holder.stl` | The holder for the scope itself, this is driven up and down the wormscrews when the focus thumbwheel is turned | | `Micro-Cover-Cap.stl` | The cap that sits on top of the guide pillars from the base, to finish everythign off | Refer to the images `Final Assembly - Gears.png` and `Final Assembly.png` to see how things are put together.