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Eyepiece Cube with Smartphone Holder

This is the repository for the Eyepiece Cube and the Smartphone Holder.

To acquire the STL-files use the UC2-Configurator. The files themselves are in the RAW folder. The module can be built using injection-moulded (IM) or 3D-printed (3DP) cubes.

Purpose

It adapts an eyepiece to the UC2 cube. Further, a plate for holding a smartphone can be added.

Properties

  • design is derived from the base-cube

Parts

The Bill of Materials is always the most up-to-date version!

3D printing parts

  • No support needed in all designs
  • Carefully remove all support structures (if applicable)

The Cube consists of the following components.

Default:

  • IM Cube which houses the insert and adapts it into a UC2 setup.
  • The Eyepiece holder which connects the eyepiece to the Cube. The default one fits the eyepiece listed in Additional parts (20_Insert_Eyepiece_v3.stl)
  • The Smartphone holder, on which the phone will be placed (30_Smartphone_Holder_v3.stl)

Alternatives:

  • 3DP Cube which will be screwed to the Lid. Here all the functions (i.e. Mirrors, LED's etc.) find their place (10_Cube_1x1_v3.stl) and 3DP Lid which closes the Cube (10_Lid_1x1_v3.stl) - find the details in ASSEMBLY_CUBE_Base
  • Custom Eyepiece holder which connects the eyepiece to the Cube. For any other eyepiece, generate a holder on Thingiverse
  • Generic Eyepiece holder which connects the eyepiece to the Cube. If you have multiple eyepiece you wish to switch between or if you are unsure which to use, you can use the generic holder (UC2_v3_20_Cube_Insert_Holder-okular+flashlight_v3.stl)

Additional parts

  • Check out the RESOURCES for more information!
  • 1× Eyepiece (20×) 🢂

Assembly (Attention: Parts have been updated)

  • Insert the eyepiece into the Insert
  • Place the insert inside the cube
  • Close the cube accordingly (IM/3DP)
  • Attach the smartphone holder
  • Done!

Tutorial with images

  1. All parts for this model

  1. Insert the eyepiece into the Insert. It simply fits to its size.

  1. Place the insert inside the cube. Mind the correct orientation - the eyepiece has to 'look through' the two sides with pins, as shown in the picture.

  1. Close the cube accordingly. If you are not planning to use the Smartphone holder for some reason, you're done.

  1. Attach the smartphone holder to the pins of the cube, so that the Smartphone will be then placed above the eye-end of the eyepiece.

Safety

Don't touch the surfaces of the lenses!