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This page describes the linear actuator that the MOST group made from 3-D printed parts.  In particular, it explains how to use it as a syringe pump and a microscope stage.
This page describes the linear actuator that the MOST group made from [https://github.com/mtu-most/linear-actuator 3-D printed parts].  In particular, it explains how to use it as a syringe pump and a microscope stage.
 
==Printing the parts==
 
The 3D-printed parts were designed in [[OpenSCAD]]. To render the different 3D parts in [https://github.com/mtu-most/linear-actuator linear_actuator_v0.scad]:
* Install the [https://github.com/mtu-most/most-scad-libraries MOST SCAD libraries] by downloading them as a zip file and adding them to the OpenSCAD path using <code>export OPENSCADPATH=</code><*your local path*> (in <code>~/.profile</code> on Ubuntu), or using <code>File->Show Library Folder</code> to add them to your OpenSCAD library.
* Change <code>render_part()</code> to the 3D part you want to render. You need <code>end_motor</code> (1), <code>end_idler</code> (2), <code>carriage_syringe_pump</code> (4), <code>clamp_syringe_pump</code> (5) and <code>syringe_plunger_retainer</code> (7) at a minimum.
* Before printing the syringe holder (part 5, <code>clamp_syringe_pump</code>), set the variable <code>d_syringe</code> to the be the same as the diameter of the syringe body you're using.
* Before printing the motor end (part 1, <code>end_motor</code>) set the <code>motor</code> variable to the size of stepper motor you're using, e.g. <code>NEMA17</code>
* It's recommended to print the idler end (part 2, <code>end_idler</code>) with support material.


==Hardware==
==Hardware==
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A step-by-step guide (with videos and photos) on building the actuator is [http://openpump.dozuki.com/Guide/Building+the+syringe+pump/2 available].


==Software==
==Software==
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