The search for inexpensive, high-precision positioning stages with nanometric resolution has driven extensive exploration by scientists, engineers, and makers over the past few decades. One of the key factors that has enabled the democratization of high-end scientific techniques is the hacking and repurposing of widely available commercial products.

Some studies have demonstrated the potential of using piezo buzzers for nanometric positioning, particularly in DIY scanning tunneling microscopes (STMs). In our work, we will investigate the potential of combining piezo systems developed for haptic feedback technologies with standard 3D printing techniques to design a piezo-based scanner stage.