Assemble the illumination

In this section we are assembling the transmission illuminator for an upright microscope. This mounts the LED and condenser lens below the sample, so the transmitted light can be imaged by the microscope optics above the sample.

For this section you will need:

Tools

Printed Parts

Printed Tools

Materials

Optical Components

Electronic Components

Mechanical Components

If the illumination PCB is not available, you can use a 5mm LED instead, by following the LED workaround.

Step 1: Push-fit the lens

Step 2: Cut out the diffuser

Step 3: Mount the diffuser and LED board

Step 4: Assemble the illumination wiring harness

Step 5: Attach the illumination cable

Step 6: Attach the condenser to the condenser platform

Checkthat the illumination wiring and the small slot in the condenser body are both pointing away from the mounting dovetail.

Step 7: Add the condenser mounting screw

Step 8: Mount the upright condenser onto the main body


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