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Developing a 3-D Printable Stage for Microscopy (SCBEjr02) Done by: Tan Hon Jung Dillon Phang Chun Wei

Introduction In this research project, we aim to prototype a stage for microscopes ● which are 3D printable, making them both cost effective and relatively easy to make. It also cuts down on the time required to make a single unit of such model. After one entire year of planning, research and trials, we have finally ● came up with our design of the 3D printable stage. During the entire testing phase of our experiment, we had to constantly ● keep in mind the various requirements we are trying to hit, such that the objectives of the whole research is met.

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Problem Identified Despite its wide use, microscopes remain costly and massive ● OMAX 40X-2500X Full Size Lab Digital Trinocular Compound LED ● Microscope With 14MP USB Camera and 3D Mechanical Stage $615.99 ○ Due to its high costs, microscopes may not be readily available for the ● masses to use and because of its many steel components, it is very heavy to bring around Therefore, our prototype serves as a light-weight, cheaper and equally ● powerful alternative for microscopes.

Methodology Sketchup ● The structure of the microscope was broken up into the key ○ components of the stage, base, connecting rod, lens holder and microscope holder. Each component was designed separately 3D printing Filament ● Provide a durable, strong yet lightweight material ○ Weistek Ideawerk Super Fast 3D Printer ● Allows for efficient printing of the various parts of the microscope ○ to be assembled

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Stage

Lens Holder Bottom view Side view

Microscope Holder

Handheld Microscope

Comparison Microscope Model Costs of individual components Total Cost (SGD) (SGD) OMAX 40X-2500X Full Size Lab Digital $615.99 Trinocular Compound LED Microscope With 14MP USB Camera and 3D Mechanical Stage This project Jiusion 40 to 1000x Magnification Endoscope, 8 LED USB 2.0 Digital $122.77 Microscope - $20.99 [3] Bulb - $1.90 Screws - $0.80/10 screws ESUN 3D Filament PLA Yellow (1kg) - $22.99 [1] Amscope 4X Plan Achromatic Objective Lens with Knurled Ring - $28.53 [5] Amscope 10X Plan Achromatic Objective Lens with Knurled Ring - $47.56 [5]

Limitations 3D printing filament is not as durable and strong as compared to metals ● and other materials used in commercially sold microscopes. Additional time and work is needed as the microscope would need to be ● assembled manually after the various parts have been printed out. Parts of the microscope my go through wear and tear after long-term ● use, causing certain parts of the microscope to possibly loosen. A laptop or device that can portray images is needed to accompany the ● microscope in order for the specimen to be viewed.

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