Watched your video and went directly to buy a NB F80 for my eakins microscope. For my surprise this went better than expected, I hooked up the microscope stand directly to the arm plate with the provided clamping screw. Let me tell you it works great. And the working área is now more than 50 cm Wide and long. Thanks.
This is awesome. Thank you so much for sharing the idea and even better the design. I recently got into electronics and figured out quick that modern stuff needs a microscope but as you know with a stand it can be pricey. So far I have been using a handheld mag glass lol. As you can imagine this isn't fun. Ill need to find a printing service. Thanks again!!!!
This is wonderful. I have seen others done it on here but they have not shared the details. It should fit mono hdmi unit and lens too. I used hdmi camera, mono lens 180x and view via a screen. I have been using the arms and stand demonstrated by Micro repairs Ltd. It cost around £135 with postage on Alpress. The cod3r uses the same one with his microscope. A very good one to use but can make grinding squeaky metal noise if not maintained.
It's work perfectly, I done the same thing one year ago with a digital one and with 50 euro more or less I got the best microscope articulating arm I never seen. Fortunately the lcd arm I bought had the same hole of my old microscope stand so every pieces seems build by the same factory to be mounted as a normally kit....... I must admit I m really satisfied no doubt.
That's awesome man. You should link the stuff you used to make it easier for folks looking for a quick and easy solution! Feel free to here in the comments and I'll pin it :)
@@NewRetroRepair i should find every single piece i used to do it but no problem. The only bad news is not all the stuff I bought is still available, anyway I can make here down a kind of list.
@@jmaragh8114 basically I used an articulated arm bought on Amazon, then I took some pieces of my old microscope. As I said that arm is no more available on Amazon, I bought one some years later but not the same quality and idraulic piston inside, so it isn't strong as the first I bought. The only thing I can say you don't buy a cheap arm, the one worked for me was till up 32".
This is awesome! I had a similar idea a while ago. I wanted to make a 90deg mounting adapter that would attach to the VESA mount and then I'd bolt on the original height adjustment tube, preserving the Z slider mechanism as-is. I would mount the tube hanging down from the adapter to give me the maximum Z working height and adjustment range.
Brilliant, thanks for sharing! Just been exploring a 'scope setup and baulking at the high shipping cost or locally inflated price of the arm being a big chunk of the setup. I figured a monitor arm could be a great low cost substitute and a quick google search "monitor stand microscope" brought me straight to you. I just wasn't smart enough to think of splitting the focus bracket the way you have.
Cool video, thanks for the recommendation! I bought the same holder and made my own solution with lasercut from mdf. It works well so far, but my monitor holder is not stable enough and there is always a slight wobble. It is therefore only of limited use to me and I have to look for another solution.
Thanks for sharing, works well! Looks like TH-cam doesn't allow links here, but I've put one in the thingiverse comments showing pictures of the conversion process. It might help someone!
Is there a way to fix the difference in the field view being much much more narrow then what you see through the lenses ? I know i need some kind of adapter, but which one ?
Oh hey! I recently subbed to your channel. Great GPU repair content btw! Anyway as for the field of view, assuming you mean the camera FOV you need a reducer. You generally want to marry up your camera reducer to the same level as your objective lens. If you're using a .5x objective lens then also install a .5x reducer on the camera port. If you already have a .5x reducer then you can swap it out for a .35x as that'll widen up the field of view on the camera. Bear in mind though your camera's CMOS sensor is rectangular and your viewing port/lenses are round. That's why the camera sees a reduced field of view versus the eye cups. If you use too large a reducer on the camera port you'll see the round shape of the lens itself. I'm making the assumption here that you're using a trinocular scope. Anyway tldr; grab yourself a .35x and .5x CTV reducer. You can get those over at www.aliexpress.com/item/32972322264.html
Not at all! The files are licensed under BSD so are completely free for you to do anything you like with. The only thing I'd request is that you mention me, though it isn't required.
How is the adapter holding up now it's been some months? A concern would be the plastic detereorating over time with the heat and pressure. I checked some of your recent videos and the microscope looks very shaky but I'm not sure if that's due to your desk setup or the mount
Yes! This is exactly what I was visualizing when I saw the price of the kit at $500 with the arm from Ali. I scroll down a few vids and here you are! THANK YOU! :) Now I'm just trying to find the least expensive ali Eakins of just the head. Muwahahahahaha....
Hi I really like the idea for a vesa 75 articulated arm, and have downloaded the files. I have no idea when it comes to 3D printing, and wondered do you know of a reputable company who offers this service. Any help would be much appreciated, regards Andy
I don't think the arm in the link (1st amazon link) is identical. The spring is really strong (or piston - whatever is there) and it won't stay in the position (ie. it will but it needs at least a few kg of weight). It is adjustable but it's really strong even in it's lowest setting. Doesn't work for me anyway - it'll always go to the upmost position....
Yea got the link from Phill quick one I need a new scope so will grab one in the link and use the download for the 3de printer but where do I get that black arm for the scope?
Which ring adapter is that, from where? The two 76mm's I have are slightly different... Olympus SZ-STB1 and Nikon C-FMBN. In fact, I'm not sure if I can even remove the knobs and post (that seems like a big factor here).
So Is there a guide for this scope? It finally showed up and assembled everything, but the only way I can get it to work is when I put the scope 1 inch away from the PCB. That's impossible when you're trying to work on a PCB
To a limited extent it does, sure. It's dependent on the VESA arm, the desk or workbench and weight of the microscope and where and what it's mounted to. If you mount the vesa arm to a wall it'll be more stable for example. I personally don't notice the problem much, but there is some shake present. It also depends on how much you're Zoomed in.
It didn't actually no. It actually feels the same as the original part in use. You do need to use silicone grease on the parts that move on the bracket though.
@@NewRetroRepair thanks for the swift reply, i mus have a different type then. Mine has 2strips of ballbearings at each end i’ll see if i can alter your design a little bit. Anyway thanks for sharing the part
@@dylanjohnston1702 no i ended up buying a monitor arm and drilled into the vesa mount, i use the screw hole in the back to secure the mounting. This way i still have the smooth ball bearings.
@@mcc5651 cheers for the reply mate! Yeah that's a good idea, captec has a new design that will fit any 25mm mount so I'm gonna give that a go but I like you're idea !
@@NewRetroRepair you are amazing! I wanted to ask to be sure - would this screw right into a vesa mount from any compatibile monitor arm. do let me know and really, your time and what you've already done is very much appreciated :D
Twist the focusing handles until the gear rail is exposed, it should show a screw. Undo the screw and then move the handles in the opposite direction and it should come apart.
So I bought the same scope you did, and they haven't shipped it after 4 days, and they're not replying to my messages. Did you have trouble with them shipping it in a timely manner? Most sellers on aliexpress are quick to ship.
I bought from "Eakins Microscope Store" there's two others with similar names "Eakins Store" and "Eakins Mic Store". I've ordered from Eakins Microscope Store and Eakins store and had no problems at all. The shipping took a little while but they were quite good. But no, personally I had no problem with them shipping quickly. I had no reason to message them because they shipped within a day or so of me placing the order.
@@NewRetroRepair The scope you've linked to is from the seller 'Eakins Store'. This is the link to 'Eakins Microscope Store' www.aliexpress.com/item/32916029845.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.42c63c00IjmOin&mp=1
Hi mate, we were chatting on discord about this but I am a little confused. Tried to text you again but says we need to be friends? Could you accept my request just for a quick sec, thanks!
Hi Jim. Apologies as I should have replied to you sooner. I no longer offer printing these as a service. I've edited the video description to reflect this.
Anyone know the cheapest Eakins trinocular kit to buy? Something that has just the minimum necessary parts. Which I think is just the trinocular microscope, the vertical focus mount, the right light and the .5x lens. I assume that's the one to get. I see a lot of focal lens options and have no idea which one to choose. With the camera or a recommendation. Hopefully all with free shipping. TIA. I'm spending way too long trying to find the best value kit without the arm or stand. Thanks much.
A .5X objective Barlow lens is a good choice. It's pretty much the Swiss army knife of objective Barlow lenses. Your assumptions are all correct. Minimum is the scope head, an objective lens and lighting, and of course a VESA arm of your choice. If you want a camera module don't forget you'll also need a reducer. Match the reducer to your Barlow lens. So if you get a .5x objective Barlow lens, get a .5X reducer for your camera as well. I think they're called CTV reducers iirc. If you're trying to do this on a constrained budget consider other microscope heads. The only thing that needs to stay the same to use this particular vesa adapter is the focusing rack, which should fit just about any microscope. Some may need a reducer if the neck of the scope head is too small but that should be easy enough to 3D print.
I was gonna buy an arm from amscope then I saw this video and decided to buy a 3d printer instead, took about a day and half to print and it's not compatible with my Eakins don't judge me.
It's only the focusing bracket you need to be compatible. The 25mm one here is the exact one I designed it for www.aliexpress.com/item/4000053160671.html
@@NewRetroRepair that makes sense, my focusing bracket came with my microscope but thank you. You have inspired me to learn and design my own adapter, I'm bypassing the vesa and making it so it would fit directly to the hinge bracket behind it.
Excellent idea and less expensive than the arm that they sell for their microscopes. I'm looking into buying an Amscope Microscope (SM745NTP), would this work for it?
Yep, just be sure to get the linked bracket in the description as it was designed for use with it. You can get one here: www.aliexpress.com/item/4000053160671.html
Awesome can't wait for this 😁
Hi Phil, did you actually get this vesa 75 bracket. Do you know a reputable business that does 3D printing at a reasonable price? Regards Andy
Watched your video and went directly to buy a NB F80 for my eakins microscope. For my surprise this went better than expected, I hooked up the microscope stand directly to the arm plate with the provided clamping screw. Let me tell you it works great. And the working área is now more than 50 cm Wide and long. Thanks.
That’s brilliant, the brackets for microscopes cost an arm and a leg. Really enjoyed watching this.
This is excellent. Printed one and switched my microscope over to a much more convenient setup!
ditto. you made my day man.
Hi I'm looking to get one of these printed, do you know of any reputable companys, who offer a good service and fair price? Regards Andy
This is awesome. Thank you so much for sharing the idea and even better the design. I recently got into electronics and figured out quick that modern stuff needs a microscope but as you know with a stand it can be pricey. So far I have been using a handheld mag glass lol. As you can imagine this isn't fun. Ill need to find a printing service. Thanks again!!!!
Phil was right. This is awesome. Thanks for the design and sharing the stl. I will be attempting this in the future! Subbed!
Look at all that space for activities!
This is wonderful. I have seen others done it on here but they have not shared the details. It should fit mono hdmi unit and lens too. I used hdmi camera, mono lens 180x and view via a screen. I have been using the arms and stand demonstrated by Micro repairs Ltd. It cost around £135 with postage on Alpress. The cod3r uses the same one with his microscope. A very good one to use but can make grinding squeaky metal noise if not maintained.
It's work perfectly, I done the same thing one year ago with a digital one and with 50 euro more or less I got the best microscope articulating arm I never seen.
Fortunately the lcd arm I bought had the same hole of my old microscope stand so every pieces seems build by the same factory to be mounted as a normally kit.......
I must admit I m really satisfied no doubt.
That's awesome man. You should link the stuff you used to make it easier for folks looking for a quick and easy solution! Feel free to here in the comments and I'll pin it :)
@@NewRetroRepair i should find every single piece i used to do it but no problem.
The only bad news is not all the stuff I bought is still available, anyway I can make here down a kind of list.
@@kamikazekk-df4vz did you ever make the list. This would be really helpful for others. Thank you
@@jmaragh8114 basically I used an articulated arm bought on Amazon, then I took some pieces of my old microscope.
As I said that arm is no more available on Amazon, I bought one some years later but not the same quality and idraulic piston inside, so it isn't strong as the first I bought.
The only thing I can say you don't buy a cheap arm, the one worked for me was till up 32".
Great work, very intuitive and a good resolution. Thanks mate!
This is awesome! I had a similar idea a while ago. I wanted to make a 90deg mounting adapter that would attach to the VESA mount and then I'd bolt on the original height adjustment tube, preserving the Z slider mechanism as-is. I would mount the tube hanging down from the adapter to give me the maximum Z working height and adjustment range.
Brilliant, thanks for sharing! Just been exploring a 'scope setup and baulking at the high shipping cost or locally inflated price of the arm being a big chunk of the setup. I figured a monitor arm could be a great low cost substitute and a quick google search "monitor stand microscope" brought me straight to you. I just wasn't smart enough to think of splitting the focus bracket the way you have.
Cool video, thanks for the recommendation! I bought the same holder and made my own solution with lasercut from mdf.
It works well so far, but my monitor holder is not stable enough and there is always a slight wobble.
It is therefore only of limited use to me and I have to look for another solution.
I also used an monitor arm it works perfect
Nice one! I was just looking at buying a boom arm for my microscope, this will save me a lot of money!
Fantastic idea / thank you for sharing it / well done
Thanks for sharing, works well! Looks like TH-cam doesn't allow links here, but I've put one in the thingiverse comments showing pictures of the conversion process. It might help someone!
Is there a way to fix the difference in the field view being much much more narrow then what you see through the lenses ?
I know i need some kind of adapter, but which one ?
Oh hey! I recently subbed to your channel. Great GPU repair content btw!
Anyway as for the field of view, assuming you mean the camera FOV you need a reducer. You generally want to marry up your camera reducer to the same level as your objective lens.
If you're using a .5x objective lens then also install a .5x reducer on the camera port. If you already have a .5x reducer then you can swap it out for a .35x as that'll widen up the field of view on the camera.
Bear in mind though your camera's CMOS sensor is rectangular and your viewing port/lenses are round. That's why the camera sees a reduced field of view versus the eye cups. If you use too large a reducer on the camera port you'll see the round shape of the lens itself.
I'm making the assumption here that you're using a trinocular scope. Anyway tldr; grab yourself a .35x and .5x CTV reducer.
You can get those over at www.aliexpress.com/item/32972322264.html
Pretty good idea.
Awesome thanks!!
Love it. I have an arm just sitting here waiting to be used. But they want $100 to ship that scope.
Nice! Good to see the setup too :)
Awesome job
Thanks Jason!
Just what I wanted to do, an you showed that this will work with a microscope❤
What an awesome adapter to make! So many possibilities! Do you mind if I make this and show it off on my channel someday!?
Not at all! The files are licensed under BSD so are completely free for you to do anything you like with. The only thing I'd request is that you mention me, though it isn't required.
@@NewRetroRepair oh don’t worry, I’ll make sure everyone knows where to find you! 💪💪 where you located at?
@@TheArtofRepair www.TH-cam.com/NewRetroRepair or physically on a small rain drowned island out on the other side of the great ol' pond, the U.K 😁
How is the adapter holding up now it's been some months? A concern would be the plastic detereorating over time with the heat and pressure. I checked some of your recent videos and the microscope looks very shaky but I'm not sure if that's due to your desk setup or the mount
Sorry, I just saw this comment. It's two years later and I've had zero issues with it. It's still like the day I built it.
Oh my god. Genius.
That price 😍😍 thanks a lot
Yes! This is exactly what I was visualizing when I saw the price of the kit at $500 with the arm from Ali. I scroll down a few vids and here you are! THANK YOU! :) Now I'm just trying to find the least expensive ali Eakins of just the head. Muwahahahahaha....
Hi I really like the idea for a vesa 75 articulated arm, and have downloaded the files. I have no idea when it comes to 3D printing, and wondered do you know of a reputable company who offers this service. Any help would be much appreciated, regards Andy
Thats very good
great idea, tnx, i'm gonna do that as well!
I've just done a similar thing to mount a Andonstar microscope to a VESA arm.
Nice! It'd be great if you put it on thingiverse like I have 😁 I'm planning to design one for the andonstar myself as it happens.
@@buckhobbit both 404 dead links mate.
@@NewRetroRepair www.thingiverse.com/thing:4858569/files try this one
@@buckhobbit That's a nice looking bracket. Awesome!
Brilliant idea m8! Thanks.
This is awesome. Will have to get a 3D printer.
I don't think the arm in the link (1st amazon link) is identical. The spring is really strong (or piston - whatever is there) and it won't stay in the position (ie. it will but it needs at least a few kg of weight). It is adjustable but it's really strong even in it's lowest setting. Doesn't work for me anyway - it'll always go to the upmost position....
Please design an identical one for the microscopes that only have a screen.
very cool!
Yea got the link from Phill quick one I need a new scope so will grab one in the link and use the download for the 3de printer but where do I get that black arm for the scope?
Check the video description 😁
How much is the printing cost? And what type of filament did you use?
Which ring adapter is that, from where? The two 76mm's I have are slightly different... Olympus SZ-STB1 and Nikon C-FMBN. In fact, I'm not sure if I can even remove the knobs and post (that seems like a big factor here).
It's an Eakins branded 76mm one that they ship with their trinocular scopes.
@@NewRetroRepair Thanks
How much you sell it mate just adapter please
Great idea....does anyone know the official Eakins store to order from Eakins Microscope Store or Eakins Store... Thanks
@@dantheman3k I've ordered from "Eakins Microscope Store" a few times. As far as I know they're the "official" one.
@@NewRetroRepair thank you
So Is there a guide for this scope? It finally showed up and assembled everything, but the only way I can get it to work is when I put the scope 1 inch away from the PCB. That's impossible when you're trying to work on a PCB
You need to attach a Barlow lens. Try using a .5x Barlow lens on the microscope.
I have a question. I have done something similliar but my picture is shaking when I touch microscope. Do You have same problem?
To a limited extent it does, sure. It's dependent on the VESA arm, the desk or workbench and weight of the microscope and where and what it's mounted to.
If you mount the vesa arm to a wall it'll be more stable for example. I personally don't notice the problem much, but there is some shake present. It also depends on how much you're Zoomed in.
Did your original microscope adjustment also has ballbearings in them? How ist the printed version affecting this, is it noticeable?
It didn't actually no. It actually feels the same as the original part in use. You do need to use silicone grease on the parts that move on the bracket though.
@@NewRetroRepair thanks for the swift reply, i mus have a different type then. Mine has 2strips of ballbearings at each end i’ll see if i can alter your design a little bit. Anyway thanks for sharing the part
MC did you manage to alter it? I have the same issue
@@dylanjohnston1702 no i ended up buying a monitor arm and drilled into the vesa mount, i use the screw hole in the back to secure the mounting. This way i still have the smooth ball bearings.
@@mcc5651 cheers for the reply mate! Yeah that's a good idea, captec has a new design that will fit any 25mm mount so I'm gonna give that a go but I like you're idea !
Does not work on an AmScope - SM-4NTP!
Hi
Could this be adapted to fit the amscope SE400-Z
Many thanks
Possibly! I've just developed a more universal mounting system that should help though! I'll be making a video very soon
@@NewRetroRepair cool I'll look out for it
Thank you
@@NewRetroRepair Did you make any progress with this fitting the Amscope SE400-Z?
@@NotSkeletor I did actually. Here you go: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4950628
@@NewRetroRepair you are amazing! I wanted to ask to be sure - would this screw right into a vesa mount from any compatibile monitor arm. do let me know and really, your time and what you've already done is very much appreciated :D
How do you get the gear out?
Twist the focusing handles until the gear rail is exposed, it should show a screw. Undo the screw and then move the handles in the opposite direction and it should come apart.
So I bought the same scope you did, and they haven't shipped it after 4 days, and they're not replying to my messages. Did you have trouble with them shipping it in a timely manner? Most sellers on aliexpress are quick to ship.
I bought from "Eakins Microscope Store" there's two others with similar names "Eakins Store" and "Eakins Mic Store". I've ordered from Eakins Microscope Store and Eakins store and had no problems at all. The shipping took a little while but they were quite good. But no, personally I had no problem with them shipping quickly. I had no reason to message them because they shipped within a day or so of me placing the order.
@@NewRetroRepair The scope you've linked to is from the seller 'Eakins Store'. This is the link to 'Eakins Microscope Store' www.aliexpress.com/item/32916029845.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.42c63c00IjmOin&mp=1
First comment and I have been waiting for this video to come.
Dude!!!!!
Duuuuuuuuude!
Hi mate, we were chatting on discord about this but I am a little confused. Tried to text you again but says we need to be friends? Could you accept my request just for a quick sec, thanks!
Hi I have sent you an email , about this but you have not replied?
Hi Jim. Apologies as I should have replied to you sooner. I no longer offer printing these as a service. I've edited the video description to reflect this.
Anyone know the cheapest Eakins trinocular kit to buy? Something that has just the minimum necessary parts. Which I think is just the trinocular microscope, the vertical focus mount, the right light and the .5x lens. I assume that's the one to get. I see a lot of focal lens options and have no idea which one to choose. With the camera or a recommendation. Hopefully all with free shipping. TIA. I'm spending way too long trying to find the best value kit without the arm or stand. Thanks much.
A .5X objective Barlow lens is a good choice. It's pretty much the Swiss army knife of objective Barlow lenses.
Your assumptions are all correct. Minimum is the scope head, an objective lens and lighting, and of course a VESA arm of your choice.
If you want a camera module don't forget you'll also need a reducer. Match the reducer to your Barlow lens. So if you get a .5x objective Barlow lens, get a .5X reducer for your camera as well. I think they're called CTV reducers iirc.
If you're trying to do this on a constrained budget consider other microscope heads. The only thing that needs to stay the same to use this particular vesa adapter is the focusing rack, which should fit just about any microscope. Some may need a reducer if the neck of the scope head is too small but that should be easy enough to 3D print.
I was gonna buy an arm from amscope then I saw this video and decided to buy a 3d printer instead, took about a day and half to print and it's not compatible with my Eakins don't judge me.
It's only the focusing bracket you need to be compatible. The 25mm one here is the exact one I designed it for www.aliexpress.com/item/4000053160671.html
@@NewRetroRepair that makes sense, my focusing bracket came with my microscope but thank you. You have inspired me to learn and design my own adapter, I'm bypassing the vesa and making it so it would fit directly to the hinge bracket behind it.
fuck, I wish I had a 3d printer :(
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Excellent idea and less expensive than the arm that they sell for their microscopes. I'm looking into buying an Amscope Microscope (SM745NTP), would this work for it?
Yep, just be sure to get the linked bracket in the description as it was designed for use with it. You can get one here: www.aliexpress.com/item/4000053160671.html
Hi, the aliexpress link to the microscope does not work. 404.
I'll get that updated in a few minutes. Thanks for pointing that out!
Updated. But here, this is the exact one I purchased:: www.aliexpress.com/item/4000052074925.html