OE1

The original adapter, OE1, connects your smartphone to a microscope, enabling crisp photo and video capture. Though now retired, the OE1 design remains available as a free download, proving effective in various applications. Notably, OE1 boasts a strong and secure clamping force on the eyepiece, an adjustable Z-axis, and a versatile phone clamp that accommodates any phone size and camera placement.

OpenOcular OE1 smartphone to microscope adapter 3D printable design

OpenOcular began as a college project aimed at making digital microscopy accessible to everyone. The OE1 adapter enables your smartphone to capture images and videos of microscope observations using a fully printable attachment. Designed to work with any smartphone and microscope, OE1 is printable with any desktop 3D printer.

OE1 Main Features

Versatile Compatibility: Works with most smartphones and microscopes, making it a versatile tool for capturing detailed images and videos.

Easy Setup and Adjustment: Secure the smartphone onto the clamp, align the camera within the slot, and fasten the adapter onto the ocular. The adjustable design ensures easy camera alignment for optimal image capture.

3D Printable and Durable: Made from durable PETG plastic, the OE1 adapter can be printed using most desktop 3D printers, balancing material efficiency and robustness.

Print Settings

The adapter was designed using 50% infill and at .3 mm resolution.
For best results, print laying objects on print bed as shown:

Specifications

  • Rafts: No

  • Supports: Yes

  • Resolution: .3 mm

  • Infill: 50%

  • Filament material: PETG

  • Eyepiece Diameter Range: 15mm -50mm

  • Phone Max Width: 90mm

Let’s Connect!

Need help with your adapter, have ideas, or just want to say hello? We’d love to hear from you.

josue@openocular.com
509 S. Chickasaw Tr. #245
Orlando, FL 32825

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