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by aidanmoore
Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: [Sold] Nikon Eclipse 90i Frame and Prior Stage $4600.00 US
Replies: 0
Views: 1406

[Sold] Nikon Eclipse 90i Frame and Prior Stage $4600.00 US

I'm sorry to have to sell my super hi-tech microscope but retirement plans and downsizing requries me to adapt to a more portable microscope system and this 90i is a beast. More pics are here: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-business-industrial/city-of-toronto/nikon-eclipse-90i-research-microscope-wit...
by aidanmoore
Mon Aug 29, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: 3D Printed Nikon DIC Slider Storage Container
Replies: 1
Views: 486

3D Printed Nikon DIC Slider Storage Container

I created a .stl file for the DIC holders that are used to store Nikon DIC sliders.

Works in PLA or PETG.
Nikon DIC Holders S.jpg
Thingverse link:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5486300
by aidanmoore
Thu May 26, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: 3D Printing M25 Threads for Objective Cases
Replies: 13
Views: 1783

Re: 3D Printing M25 Threads for Objective Cases

Yes. I printed several translucent discs to check for transparency, but they are quite good diffusers. Overture transparent PETG printed at 2mm thick is a decent starting point for a diffusion element.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0875J ... =UTF8&th=1
by aidanmoore
Thu May 26, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: 3D Printing M25 Threads for Objective Cases
Replies: 13
Views: 1783

Re: 3D Printing M25 Threads for Objective Cases

Thanks for looking into this. I'm using Cura 5.0 and some of your sugestions do not translate into Cura-speak. But I will try based on your suggestions and update here.
by aidanmoore
Thu May 26, 2022 7:59 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: 3D Printing M25 Threads for Objective Cases
Replies: 13
Views: 1783

Re: 3D Printing M25 Threads for Objective Cases

Well I finally am getting very good fit with the objective threads. case2.jpg case3_sm.jpg I had to iteratively scale the case top to get an easy fit for the objectives as well as chamfer the start of the threads to allow an easy start to the rotation. I ended up using a 2% scaling factor and the ob...
by aidanmoore
Fri May 20, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: 3D Printing M25 Threads for Objective Cases
Replies: 13
Views: 1783

Re: 3D Printing M25 Threads for Objective Cases

Thanks for the suggestions! I just looked at a few Nikon M25 X 0.75 objectives with my Wild M8 at 40X and it looks like I can pull the data I need using Chris's suggestion of superimposing a micrometer scale at the same magnification. I'll update with some pics once I've photoshopped the compsite im...
by aidanmoore
Wed May 11, 2022 8:16 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: 3D Printing M25 Threads for Objective Cases
Replies: 13
Views: 1783

3D Printing M25 Threads for Objective Cases

Does anyone have an accurate thread profile for the M25X0.75 thread used for Nikon and Leica Objectives? After reviewing the cost of shipping Aliexpress M25 (Nikon) Objective cases from China, I am experimenting with designing and printing M25 Objective cases using Fusion 360. cases.jpg CLEAR copy.j...
by aidanmoore
Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:16 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Help Identifying an Old Leitz Stage
Replies: 0
Views: 488

Help Identifying an Old Leitz Stage

I've created a "Frankenscope" out of an old TE300 Condensor and a Leitz stage I picked up on eBay along with a few other parts shown below. I love the stage as it's stepper driven with high resolution and it interfaced well to the Trinamic controllers. But I cannot find out anything about the ancest...
by aidanmoore
Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Nikon Eclipse C-CU Universal Condenser and DIC literature
Replies: 6
Views: 4375

Re: Nikon Eclipse C-CU Universal Condenser and DIC literature

Hi,

I have a work in progress PDF document showing the old and new Nikon DIC systems with some pictures, part numbers and Nikon system diagrams.

If you send me a PM I can send you a copy.
by aidanmoore
Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:51 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Nikon E200 focussing failure
Replies: 2
Views: 2472

Re: Nikon E200 focussing failure

I took the back off a E200 to see how the stage attaches. Perhaps the screws that hold the focus assembly has loosened from the stage rack and pinion assembly
E200 Opened.jpg
by aidanmoore
Sat Jul 25, 2020 6:07 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Darkfield Adapter for Whole Slide Imaging
Replies: 13
Views: 5762

Re: Darkfield Adapter for Whole Slide Imaging

This reminds me of the MVI Darklite I picked up on eBay a few years ago dark1sc.jpg It uses a halogen light source and a fiber optic tube, but the idea is the same dark2sc.jpg dark3sc.jpg Here's some shots of some old Victorian mount slides using the Darklite: treefixed_sc.jpg geodesc.jpg
by aidanmoore
Sat May 16, 2020 9:46 am
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: Nikon HTM Y-DA DIC Analyzer for Eclipse Microscopes E600 etc
Replies: 0
Views: 2340

Nikon HTM Y-DA DIC Analyzer for Eclipse Microscopes E600 etc

Used Nikon DIC Analyzer for Eclipse Microscope system. Just posted on eBay for $299, will sell to members here for $225.00 plus shipping at cost. Paid almost $350.00 a few years ago...too much most likely. Optics are clear. For Eclipse microscopes such as E600 or any microscope system with a DIC C-N...
by aidanmoore
Tue May 12, 2020 3:58 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Controlling Motorized rigs - Arduino or Raspberry Pi?
Replies: 11
Views: 4227

I started with Mike's custom Trinamic 5072 boards as shown in my pic above, and then built a few of my own custom boards to accomodate a more powerful Trinamic 5160 and a single 5072 on a second rig. start http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/userpix/5301_Trinamic_Homemade_smalljpg_1.jpg Mike has w...
by aidanmoore
Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: **SOLD**Stackshot Package + Canon Sync Cable $320.00
Replies: 2
Views: 2333

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by aidanmoore
Wed Apr 22, 2020 2:59 pm
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: **SOLD**Stackshot Package + Canon Sync Cable $320.00
Replies: 2
Views: 2333

**SOLD**Stackshot Package + Canon Sync Cable $320.00

Selling a Stackshot package with Canon N3 sync/trigger cable for EOS50 etc cameras. Ships in original box and packaging. $320.00 + shipping at cost. Only used indoors. Will guarantee fully operational. Uses S-video type cable (included) http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/userpix/5301_Stack3s_1.jp...