Learn how to build the spatial light modulator (SLM) of the PUMA 3D printed microscope for advanced computer-controlled Fourier light filtration contrast methods.
PUMA is an open source portable microscope with fluorescence, polarisation, dark ground, phase contrast, epi-illumination and other advanced features.
CONTENTS
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00:08 Intro
01:29 Types of SLM
03:33 Pros and Cons of the PUMA SLM
06:53 WARNING! Dangers of making the SLM.
07:57 How to Build the SLM
29:50 How to insert and remove the SLM from a slot
SUPPORT PUMA
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PARTS AND TOOLS
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For the latest details see the 'Bill_of_Materials' (BoM) on the PUMA GitHub page ( github.com/Tad... ). The following notes explain the changes made while preparing this video. These changes have been on GitHub prior to release of this video.
3D Printed Models Updated for this Video
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The below changes were made and uploaded to GitHub on 17th May 2022)
Dominus:
- Condenser_23_30 - Improved 30 mm lens fitment and screw head cut-outs.
- Condenser_base - Modified to have a circular diaphragm over the thread. This provides a guide for any filter slider (including the SLM) and prevents the front of the filter getting stuck at the far end.
- Cnd_to_UC - Modified to have the top thread shortened by 0.5 mm. This is to ensure it does not contact the above-mentioned diaphragm on the condenser base and raise the diaphragm thereby potentially impeding the passage of a filter / SLM
- Cnd_mirror_holder_socket - Modified to have the top thread shortened by 0.5 mm (same reason as for the Cnd_to_UC above).
Non-Printed Parts and Tools
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No changes were introduced with this video. For non-printed parts see the BoM.
Tools include:
- Safety goggles and gloves
- flat bladed knife e.g. Stanley knife
- surgical scalpel (No.4 handle and No 22 blade) or similar craft knife
- Scissors
- Some soft packing foam or polystyrene to rest TFT screen on during cutting
- Fine toothed craft saw to cut the PCB (I use a Zona SA35/050 52-Teeth Razor Saw)
- two part epoxy resin
- 1.5 mm Allen key
- solder and soldering iron, stand, sponge, etc.
- long nosed pliars
- TFT screen driver and power supply of your choice. You must ensure you use the right voltage equipment for your model of TFT.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
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1. Open access write-up about PUMA on the FreeCAD blog:
blog.freecad.o...
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/Tad...
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.nl...
onlinelibrary....
PJT 04/06/22
13 сен 2024
