Cubes

Image Name Description
Support Black cube used for support to place other cubes in the correct position in space.
Shielded Black horizontal or vertical tunnel that prevents unnecessary noise and signal interruption and provides an easy solution to a safely enclosed light path. Also used to space cubes at the correct distance relative to each other.
1” Lens Light Blue cube designed to hold a standard 1” optical lens. The lens is fixed in place by an M4 set screw; a press fit cap is included for extra security. The lens is positionally aligned with 2× M6 set screws and a manual rail adjustment.
0.5” Lens Light Blue cube designed to hold a standard 1/2” optical lens. The lens is fixed in place by an M4 set screw; a press fit cap for extra security. The lens is positionally aligned with 2× M6 set screws and a manual rail adjustment.
Horizontal Mirror Purple cube designed to fit a rectangular mirror. The mirror’s distance and alignment are determined by 3× heat pressed brass thread inserts, along with an M3 screw contacting magnets on the mirror plate.
Vertical Mirror Purple cube designed to fit a rectangular mirror. The mirror’s distance and alignment are determined by 3× heat pressed brass thread inserts, along with an M3 screw contacting magnets on the mirror plate.
Dichroic Mirror Yellow cube that holds a standard 1” dichroic mirror. It is sized for SM1 to hold standard 1” filters via press fit.
Camera Red cube that fits a standard size SM1 via a press fit and encloses the light path.
Objective Pink cube that holds a standard microscope objective. It is positioned along the z-axis of the xyz-stage.
Light Source

White* cube pair that hold the light source and are adjustable similarly to the lenses; the system of 2× mounts facilitates positional alignment as well as tilt. Covers are included to enclose the light once aligned.

*Tip: These cubes can be printed in the color corresponding with the laser they will hold.