Optical LAB Table
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- Strong glue x 1:
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Modular Optical LAB Table
A DIY alternative using easily accessible parts for expensive optical tables. Perfect for educational purposes in schools and beyond.
This modular table offers almost unlimited possibilities for creating custom modules to fit your optical components or specific experiments. It features intuitive and secure magnetic mounting of optical modules, allowing full 360-degree rotation. The scale every 15 degrees simplifies positioning.
Out of space? Print an additional part of the table. Need an extra element? Edit the empty module and create your own.
Ideal for experiments such as:
- Wave interference
- Light polarization
- Focal length of lenses
- Light dispersion
- Interferometry and holography
- Detectors
- Photoelectronics and communication
- Lasers
- Light filters
etc...
Additional parts and components:
- Flat neodymium magnets 10x3mm.
- Round Threaded Brass Heat-Insert Nut.
- M3 screws.
- Strong adhesive, soldering iron, or tool for hot-pressing M3 brass inserts.
- Optical elements (lenses, mirrors, filters, prisms, etc.) - depending on needs.
Light sources, detectors, screens, mechanical parts (apertures), etc. - depending on needs.
Important information, questions and answers.
| Are neodymium magnets necessary? | Not necessarily, but they provide stability for the entire table, prevent the module from accidentally tipping over or moving. They also ensure safety when working with lasers. |
| Which filament to use? | You can use any, however, when working on an optical table, any reflection from a non-optical element can distort the result of the experiment. Use dark, preferably matte filament. You can paint or varnish the elements with a thin layer of black. |
| Can I make a larger version? | Yes you can. Remember to scale all objects from the original file equally. Don't forget to correct the holes for mounting the optics. |
| How to attach a magnet to the optical module? | Use the pause function on the appropriate layer (layer may vary depending on settings). Be sure to mark the magnet S/N and mount it with the correct polarity. |
| How to properly mount magnets so that they attract each other? | Label the poles of the magnets. Opposite poles attract. Remember to use a different pole for the table and another for the optical module. |
| How to attach a magnet to a table? | Use strong glue for metal and plastic. |
| How to increase table surface? | Print another table element. They can be connected like a puzzle. |
| Where can I get lenses, filters and other optical parts? | You can buy them on well-known shopping portals. The selection is really huge. You can also get them from an old projector, binoculars and other optical devices. |
| How to perform any experiment? | Take advantage of publicly available knowledge on the Internet, scientific books or ask your teacher (if you are a student) for tips and necessary equipment. |
| Is it safe? | If you are not using powerful light sources such as lasers, discharge lamps, UV light, or infrared. Otherwise, if you are underage, ask for assistance from a teacher, parent or guardian. Remember to take precautions and wear protective goggles. The table is made of plastic, so it is recommended to work with low-power light sources. |
| What do the markers on the table mean? | The four larger markers on the circle alternately indicate rotation of 90, 180, 270, 360 degrees. The smaller markers indicate rotation of 15 degrees. |
| Where can I find instructions with pictures? | The project itself is simple. There is a PDF attachment on the page along with assembly pictures and short descriptions. |
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