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The Ring Stand Microscope
Versatile technology for Material Science
Needs of our budding scientists
Chemistry, Physics, Geology and Engineering have need of a microscope.
Science and Engineering students need lab experience in supramolecular phases and nanotechnology.
The cost associated with lab equipment is prohibitive to many high schools and colleges.
The solution:Design a better ‘scope
Low cost Easy setup and modification Polarizing Media supportive for camera/video Temperature controlled
The prototype:
Prototype One, results:
The design process:
Prototype one: Pros Light weight Temperature regulated Easy to setup and use Utilizes low cost components User friendly
The design process: cont.
Prototype one: Cons Platform is too small Slide is constrained in non-rotating groove Very sensitive to temperature influences Unit is not attached to solid support structure Light polarizing lenses are not built in
The current design:
Platform is larger and rotates Slide is not constrained in a groove Less sensitive to temperature influences
(more mass in platform) Unit is attached to support structure and is
very stable Light polarizing lenses are provided for in
two separate areas
A picture is worth…..
More pictures:
Further developments
Rapid Prototyping in plastic (ABS) of ‘scope body for economic considerations.
Developing light source that is bright but low cost.
Pressure control adapter Spectrometer module Productions costs and considerations to
keep cost down……student projects in manufacturing and marketing?
Market applications
High schools/colleges introducing students to subject matter in Material Sciences.
Project Lead the Way curriculum for science explorations.
Geology subject matter. Video/still capture of changing
structures/cells.
Thank you for coming
UC Clermont College faculty
Cliff Larrabee…….Chemistry
Dexter Hulse……..Computer Aided Design