During the fall 2008 semester, a huge development in the project is the finalization of a design for the “skeleton” framework that will both support and contain the electronic, optical, and mechanical components of the microscope. To do this, TurboCad drafting software was used to create ANSI-standardized renderings of the different pieces that will ultimately come together to form the skeleton. The idea for a skeleton framework for the actual microscope box was decided on as a way to conserve weight in the final design. The final design must also be light-sealed and durable, and the contents of the box must be easily accessible for routine maintenance. All of these specific considerations were taken into account when designing the tagger microscope's skeleton (and complete box), and all of the details of this work are described below. | During the fall 2008 semester, a huge development in the project is the finalization of a design for the “skeleton” framework that will both support and contain the electronic, optical, and mechanical components of the microscope. To do this, TurboCad drafting software was used to create ANSI-standardized renderings of the different pieces that will ultimately come together to form the skeleton. The idea for a skeleton framework for the actual microscope box was decided on as a way to conserve weight in the final design. The final design must also be light-sealed and durable, and the contents of the box must be easily accessible for routine maintenance. All of these specific considerations were taken into account when designing the tagger microscope's skeleton (and complete box), and all of the details of this work are described below. |