Optical filter cubes - openUC2 (improved)

3D printable filter cubes for fluorescence microscopy and more optics in your lab, based on the "You See Too" (UC2) cube
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The UC2 "You See Too" project (https://github.com/openUC2/UC2-GIT) offers a versatile, modular framework for developing interactive optical projects as open source hardware (publication: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-19447-9). Designed for beginners and professionals alike, the UC2 system offers ease of assembly, acting as a rapid-prototyping tool.

The files we're sharing are an improvement and extended version of the UC2 cube to hold optical filters, developed by us at the Wenzal Lab, University of Chile. Fell free to explore, adapt, and innovate.

You will also need to buy or print the UC2 base cube to go with the filter specific inserts shared here.

Design files: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/6ad90b1b9211810137d71b1d/w/b1b0cc05a0494bf4bc912f91/e/4aaebb8caa525faf67f73e4c?renderMode=0&uiState=654132f06c073336b7bce2e0 

Documentation of particular bioscience use-case: https://github.com/wenzel-lab/Open_FADS_optomechanics

Licence (currently not available on Printables): CERN Open Hardware Licence v1.2

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Model origin

The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

We added heat inserts to secure then filters with grub screws. We improved the fit of the immersion filter holder. We also corrected several symmetry details and added holder rings for more filter thicknesses. 

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