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DIY Spherometer
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So...you are crazy enough to build your own telescope mirror or other optics? Well, you'll definitely need a spherometer!
This design has 2 configurations, based on the central hole - 8mm and 8.3mm. When I print a hole, my printer has an accuracy of about 0.3mm so in my case, 8.3mm is actually close to 8.1mm. The body of the dial indicator is 8mm so it fits like a glove. If you don't know your printer accuracy - use the 8mm version and drill it after the print.
You'll also need the following
This design has 2 configurations, based on the central hole - 8mm and 8.3mm. When I print a hole, my printer has an accuracy of about 0.3mm so in my case, 8.3mm is actually close to 8.1mm. The body of the dial indicator is 8mm so it fits like a glove. If you don't know your printer accuracy - use the 8mm version and drill it after the print.
You'll also need the following
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