Category Archive for : ‘3d parts’

Dyche designed these adapters that allow you to use a coverslip in a stage holder that accepts standard slides: https://3dprint.nih.gov/discover/3DPX-017720

Some configurations need a spacer between a Nikon microscope Ti2 base and an ASI MS2000 stage. For example, with a Bioptechs’ objective spacer, the stage must be moved up. Two models with different heights. Print 2x copies.

File here: https://3dprint.nih.gov/discover/3dpx-014906

Download this design from the NIH 3D Print Exchange: Nikon Ti2 eyepiece tube filter holder

This allows you to put a multi-band emission filter in your eyepiece tube of a Nikon Ti2 microscope to block any laser light, for laser safety when doing TIRF or other laser-based illumination. Inspired by Kurt Thorn’s version for the Nikon Ti-E scope. (More info here.)

Download the design from the NIH 3D Print Exchange: box for 24x50mm coverslips

This box is for storing and transporting 24×50 mm coverslips after they have been cleaned or treated.

We wanted some coverslip spinners to dry coverslips after washing and rinsing. It’s way faster than blowing them with air. Nico kindly gave me his 3D design file for the coverslip holder, and I modified the box design from here.

Here’s a parts list (Digikey part numbers unless otherwise noted):

Power supply/AC adaptor (3V, 500mA 5V, 1A)

T975-P7P-ND 1470-2771-ND

3V DC motors (2)

P14355-ND
wired in parallel

Momentary switch

CKN1123-ND

Enclosure

377-1220-ND

Cushion feet (4)

SR52-ND

Screws for motors

Mcmaster-Carr part 90116A009

3D print coverslip holders (2)

this design was modified from one by Nico Stuurman
works for 18 or 22 mm square coverslips
IPT file
STL file
NIH 3D Print Exchange

Safety cover

laser-cut design
plexiglass
hinges

Superglue,

Download the design from the NIH 3D Print Exchange: box for 22x50mm coverslips

This box is for storing and transporting 22×50 mm coverslips after they have been cleaned or treated.

Download the design from the NIH 3D Print Exchange: box for 22mm coverslips

This box is for storing and transporting 22 mm coverslips after they have been cleaned or treated.

Download this design from the NIH 3D Print Exchange: Nikon TE2000 eyepiece tube filter holder

This allows you to put a multi-band emission filter in your eyepiece tube of a Nikon TE-2000 microscope to block any laser light, for laser safety when doing TIRF or other laser-based illumination. Inspired by Kurt Thorn’s version for the Nikon Ti-E scope. (More info here.)

Download the design from the NIH 3D Print Exchange: Nikon TE2000 epi plug

This plugs the hole in the Nikon TE2000 microscope epifluorescence illuminator arm after the ND sliders are removed. This is useful if you upgrade to an LED illuminator and can control intensity from software. (More info here.)