3D-Printable Components#
All parts are available as STL files (ready to print) and IPT CAD files (editable) in the hardware repository.
Base#
A cylinder with a 1-inch diameter. An adhesive magnet is bonded to the bottom so the base can be repositioned on any magnetic surface. Posts friction-fit into the top.
Posts#
½ inch diameter, 4 inches tall (an 11.5 cm variant is also provided). The post slides into the base with enough pressure applied. All mounts attach to the post via a pressure-fit hole.
Mounts#
Five mount types accommodate different optical components. Each has a hole that pressure-fits onto a post.
Mount |
Fits |
|---|---|
Laser Mount |
11 mm diameter laser |
Lens Mount |
1-inch diameter Fresnel lens; clamping filament holds the lens in place |
Retardation / Polarizer Mount |
Films < 1 mm thick (polarizing film, wave plates) |
Beam Splitter Mount |
1 mm thick beam splitter |
Mirror Mount |
Mirror with adhesive backing |
Wheel#
Attaches to the waveplate (retardation plate) and allows manual rotation of the polarization basis. Rotating the wheel changes the superposition state measured during an experiment.