Stabiliser module for the PUMA open source microscope

Reduce vibrations and improve mechanical stability of the PUMA microscope with these tips and with the new stabiliser exoskeleton module described in this video.
CONTENTS
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00:00 Intro
01:13 General tips to minimise vibrations
04:46 Stabilising brackets
07:27 The 'Stabiliser 1' Exoskeleton
15:26 Demonstration of stabilised imaging
21:43 Conclusions
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PARTS AND TOOLS
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For the latest details and instructions on how to print the parts see the 'PUMA_3D_Printing_Guide.pdf' and 'Bill_of_Materials' spreadsheet on the PUMA GitHub page ( github.com/TadPath/PUMA ).
3D Printed Models Updated for this Video
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AR_Module:
AR_Stay_thumbwheel.stl - Improved model.
Stabilise:
This whole group is new. See the GitHub repository for the FreeCAD files.
Non-Printed Parts and Tools
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No changes were introduced with this video.
LINKS TO REFERENCED VIDEOS
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Introduction to PUMA: • Introduction to PUMA M...
Z-Stage: • How To Build the Stage...
Z-Motor: • Fitting a stepper moto...
AR Projector: • How To Build and Fit t...
OTHER LINKS
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
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1. Open access write-up about PUMA on the FreeCAD blog:
blog.freecad.org/2023/02/13/a...
2. The official PUMA GitHub page where you can download the specs and source files to build or customise your own PUMA system:
github.com/TadPath/PUMA
3. The scientific peer reviewed publication on PUMA that was published in 2021 in the Journal of Microscopy (a journal of the Royal Microscopical Society) available here:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34151...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1...
Thanks for your interest in the PUMA microscope system.
PJT 01/04/23

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