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arXiv:2102.13207 (physics)
[Submitted on 24 Feb 2021]

Title:A Step-by-Step Guide to 3D Print Motorized Rotation Mounts for
Optical Applications

Authors:Daniel P.G. Nilsson, Tobias Dahlberg, Magnus Andersson
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Motorized Rotation Mounts for Optical Applications, by Daniel P.G.
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    Abstract:Motorized rotation mounts and stages are versatile
    instruments that introduce computer control to optical systems,
    enabling automation and scanning actions. They can be used for
    intensity control and position adjustments, etc. However, these
    rotation mounts come with a hefty price tag, and this limits
    their use. This work shows how to build two different types of
    motorized rotation mounts for 1" optics, using a 3D printer and
    off-the-shelf components. The first is intended for reflective
    elements, like mirrors and gratings, and the second for
    transmissive elements, like polarizers and retarders. We evaluate
    and compare their performance to commercial systems based on
    velocity, resolution, accuracy, backlash, and axis wobble. Also,
    we investigate the angular stability using Allan variance
    analysis. The results show that our mounts perform similar to
    systems costing more than 2000 Euro, while also being quick to
    build and costing less than 200 Euro. As a proof of concept, we
    show how to control lasers used in an optical tweezers and Raman
    spectroscopy setup. When used for this, the 3D printed motorized
    rotational mounts provide intensity control with a resolution of
    $0.03$ percentage points or better.

Subjects: Instrumentation and Detectors (physics.ins-det); Applied
          Physics (physics.app-ph)
Cite as:  arXiv:2102.13207 [physics.ins-det]
          (or arXiv:2102.13207v1 [physics.ins-det] for this version)
          https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2102.13207
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          arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite
Related   https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.422695
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From: Magnus Andersson [view email]
[v1] Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:28:38 UTC (31,473 KB)
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