Baseplate

Download a zip file containing all the model files. The total amount of each part that should be made is in the BOM.

Here is the complete Bill of materials (, ) for this guide.

Parts

Laser-cut baseplate:

• Baseplate v3 (x1) (BASEPLATE-v3.dxf/source). See manufacturing notes below.

Fasteners:

• M5 x 10 mm Button Head Screw (x3)
  • You can use shorter ones if the baseplate has threaded holes for these screws.
• M5 Hex Nut (x3)
  • Use these if the holes are not tapped.

3D-printed alignment "curbs" for labware alignment:

• Line curbs (x4) (source/MOD-I.V1.stl)
• Corner curbs (x4) (source/MOD-L.V2.stl)

Manufacturing

Tools:

• CNC Laser Cutter (x1)
• 3D Printer (x1)
• Holes are sized and tapping M6 threads, and in optical table layout.

Materials:

• PLA Filament 1.75mm (x1)
• Acrylic stock: 650 x 400 x 8 mm Acrylic Sheet (x1)

Laser Cutting

Files for laser cutting:

• DXF: BASEPLATE-v3.dxf (source).

Instructions for exporting DXF files from FreeCAD models can be found in our knowledgebase.

You may preview the file in your browser using https://vagran.github.io/dxf-viewer-example/.