Recently I was fascinated by use of Centering Microscope. There are actually two types of these devices: purely optical microscope and more modern USB camera related. Both have their proses and cons. I looked at the market ( including FB, ebay... ) - device appears quite expensive even used, so I decided to build one 🙂
there are few videos and articles around so idea and principles are more or less clear
I found some pieces in my optical stuff bin - eyepiece with internal focusing (important !!!) and objective lens. Here is proof of concept and measuring distances between optical components and workpiece. As an improvised optical bench I used stands for dial indicators and had 3d printed holders. Crude but quick and it works.
You can see some lettering in focus
Measuring distances
Next step is inserting 45 degrees mirror with adjusting screws.
To be continued.
there are few videos and articles around so idea and principles are more or less clear
I found some pieces in my optical stuff bin - eyepiece with internal focusing (important !!!) and objective lens. Here is proof of concept and measuring distances between optical components and workpiece. As an improvised optical bench I used stands for dial indicators and had 3d printed holders. Crude but quick and it works.
You can see some lettering in focus
Measuring distances
Next step is inserting 45 degrees mirror with adjusting screws.
To be continued.
