Some time ago I bought a Mantis microscope for cheap at an auction.
The reason why it was cheap was that the base was not included. Therefore I designed a new base and 3D printed it. The base is printed from PETG and has a M10x50 bolt + nut to reinforce it.
The bottom of the microscope:
Print without bolt:
With bolt:
Mounted:
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Downloads:
–STL File
2 comments
Looks great!
What settings did you use, like infill? Thanks!
Author
I do not remember, but I think it is the “almost complete” infill setting. It is printed with an up mini. This printer does not have these setiings in %.
Regards,
Stijn