In this page, an open-source LIBS-core scanner is described. LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) is a form of atomic emission spectroscopy where a low energy but high power density laser pulse is used to ablate a small amount of material and turn it into plasma. When cooling down, the excess energy is emitted as photons with discrete energy states. From this light the elemental composition of the sample can be determined.
All the .scad and .stl files will be shared as soon as they are printed and tested.
The design is based on http://web.archive.org/web/20201124074442/https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:11653 and https://www.appropedia.org/Open-source_laser_system_for_polymeric_welding
Designer[edit | edit source]
Lasse Kangas, Aalto University, Department of Civil Engineering
Project[edit | edit source]
Concept[edit | edit source]
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Early stage frame design, front
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Early stage frame design, back
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Concept model of the manual z-translator, back
Mechanical Parts[edit | edit source]
- 2 x MakerSlide - 25142-04 1800 mm
- 1 x MakerSlide - 25142-03 1000 mm
- 12 x Dual Bearing V-Wheel Kit - 25203-06
- 3 x Standard Wheel Carriage Plate - 25200-01
- 5400 mm 45x45 mm aluminium extrusion (Norcan)
- 6 x Eccentric Spacer - 25195-01
- Aluminum Spacers - 25312-13
- Button Head Cap Screw - 25286-05
- Plastic MXL Pulley - Dual Flange - 25204-02
- MXL Belting - Open Ended - 25205-01
Printable Parts[edit | edit source]
- Laser casing
- Fiber holder
- Optics holders
- Steppermotor mounts
- 3 x Belt braice to carriage
Electronics[edit | edit source]
- Arduino Mega 2560 R3
- Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield for Arduino v2 kit - v2.3
- SN754410 H-Bridge Motor Driver
- Stepper motor - NEMA-17 size - 200 steps/rev, 12V 350mA
- Optical Endstop Light Control Limit Switch for 3D Printer - RED
- Power Source 5/12V
Estimated Costs[edit | edit source]
Frame and sliders:
- 2 x MakerSlide 1800 mm = 58€
- MakerSlide 1000 mm = 20€
- 12 x Dual Bearing V-Wheel Kit = 53€
- 3 x Standard Wheel Carriage Plate = 19.5€
- 5400 mm 45x45 mm aluminium extrusion (Norcan) = 95€
- 6 x Eccentric Spacer - 25195-01 = $12
- Aluminum Spacers - 25312-13 = $2.99
- Button Head Cap Screw - 25286-05 = $2.99
- Plastic MXL Pulley - Dual Flange - 25204-02 = $5.99
- MXL Belting - Open Ended - 25205-01 = $1.99/12 in
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