Desktop Spectrometer 3.0 parts list
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* two-piece box printed on [Neenah Sundance Eclipse Black Smooth 100 # paper](http://www.neenahpaper.com/FinePaper/ROYALSUNDANCEPapers). Download the latest [print and cut files on github](https://github.com/publiclab/spectrometer3) [![IMG_20150210_161224ed.jpg](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/933/medium/IMG_20150210_161224ed.jpg)](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/933/original/IMG_20150210_161224ed.jpg) * "gumstick" webcam (from a laptop screen) with USB cable. datasheet: Spec_of_JDEPC-OV04_Ver_1.01.pdf [![IMG_20150210_170941ed.jpg](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/934/medium/IMG_20150210_170941ed.jpg)](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/934/original/IMG_20150210_170941ed.jpg) * 45 degree wooden (ash) block, 3cm x 3cm x 3cm [![IMG_20150210_161050ed.jpg](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/938/medium/IMG_20150210_161050ed.jpg)](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/938/original/IMG_20150210_161050ed.jpg) * Ash bench 1/4" (6mm) x 40mm x 235mm [![bench.jpg](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/937/medium/bench.jpg)](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/937/original/bench.jpg) * 50cm of 3/4" (2cm) width adhesive-backed loop fastener (Velcro-style) * 25cm of 3/4" (2cm) width adhesive-backed hook fastener (Velcro-style) [![velcro-labeled.png](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/939/medium/velcro-labeled.png)](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/939/original/velcro-labeled.png) * DVD-R * photo emulsion printed slit 0.2mm wide printed on .004" acetate. (In same envelope as DVDR) [ files on github](https://github.com/publiclab/spectrometer3) [![IMG_20150210_161112ed.jpg](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/936/medium/IMG_20150210_161112ed.jpg)](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/936/original/IMG_20150210_161112ed.jpg) * binder clip [![IMG_20150210_170952ed.jpg](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/935/medium/IMG_20150210_170952ed.jpg)](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/935/original/IMG_20150210_170952ed.jpg) * 6 yard roll of [1/8" Thermoweb Supertape](http://www.thermowebonline.com/p/supertape-roll-%E2%80%A2-1-8-in) double sided tape. (3mm) * printed assembly instructions (below) [![IMG_20150210_161037ed.jpg](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/940/medium/IMG_20150210_161037ed.jpg)](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/940/original/IMG_20150210_161037ed.jpg) ...


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warren "I'd also like to highlight the issue of the webcam USB cable pushing the camera -- we need a better way to manage the cable and have since the 2.0 ..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
tonyc " This isn't quite right dimensions, but proof of concept on the flared base allowing the block to register (with pressure from the bowed side wa..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
warren "Oh! comments crossed in cyberspace. I like the angled design, for strength! I think we could figure out the angles by building it in Sketchup and ..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
tonyc " This is a sketch of new version, with rectangular base. This would prevent the nose slopping around. Still tapers to a width equal to the webcam...." | Read more » over 8 years ago
warren "I just put together a little test based on your idea, although it only includes the webcam stand and not the DVD so far. I tried to make more inter..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
tonyc " " | Read more » over 8 years ago
tonyc "Here are some photos of another scale version. At the bottom is a new idea I want to create, but just parking for now. This model has a narrow "no..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
warren "Thanks for your excellent empirical work and suggestion. I've left a comment on your older note, and this is very helpful. " | Read more » almost 9 years ago
lukebrown "@warren Hmm, well I've just been outside to repeat the experiment (overcast, cloudy conditions today) and light is definitely being transmitted thr..." | Read more » almost 9 years ago