Mount the illumination

For this section you will need:

Tools

1 2.5mm Ball-end Allen key

Printed Parts

1 Illumination dovetail

Sub-Assemblies

1 assembled illumination module

Mechanical Components

Step 1: Mount the dovetail

Place the illumination dovetail onto the stage above the z-actuator of the main body.
Secure in place with two M3x10 cap head screws and 2 M3 Washers (using 2.5mm Ball-end Allen key)

Step 2: Insert the illumination wiring

Take the assembled illumination module
Pass the illumination cable from the top to the bottom of the cable guide in the illumination dovetail.
Pass the illumination cable from the top to the bottom of the cable guide in the main body, between the Z gear and the Y gear.

Step 3: Mount the condenser arm

Slide the condenser arm into the illumination dovetail until it is approximately flush with the top
Tighten the thumbscrew by hand to lock the arm in place.
Do not worry about the exact position, this will be adjusted on first use.

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