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Introduction to the OpenFlexure Microscope

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Build the microscope
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Programming Clients
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Software extensions
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Other Projects

Block stage
Precision sample positioning system

Delta stage
Alternative stage design for specific applications

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Interactive View

Interactive 3D view of the OpenFlexure Microscope

Below is an interactive (exploded) 3D view of a v6 OpenFlexure Microscope with RMS optics.

The OpenFlexure project aims to make high precision mechanical positioning available to anyone with a 3D printer - for use in microscopes, micromanipulators, and more.

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