Build Instructions

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  Materials and Tools

  Things you'll need to build a PantoProbe:

  Materials:

  • 4 x 0.2" lengths of  3/16" brass tubing
  • 4 x 0.69" lengths of   5/32" brass tubing
  • 8   #8 SAE flat washers 
  • 1   1/4-20 nut
  • 1   1 " long 1/4-20 bolt
  • 5   3D Printed parts
  • 3   self adhesive rubber feet
  • 1   camera ball mount  careful to get ones that have the 1/4-20 threads. Search Ali Express for tripod mini ball head.
  • graphite powder

  For the most basic electrical probe you'll also need:

  • 1   1/8" length of stainless steel tubing (or brass in a pinch)
  • 1  1" length of 22 gage piano wire  (For the probe tip)

  Tools:

  • 54 tooth razor saw or other way of cutting the tubing
  • A file or sandpaper to de-burr the brass tubing/plastic parts
  • Some way of holding the tubing during cutting like a vice or clamp
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  Model Sizing

  In order to get a good press fit for the brass tubing I've done two things.  First all of the holes are octagons so minor changes in hole size don't have as big an impact on fit.  Second I created a sizing gage.   Print this first, and try fitting a piece of 5/32" brass tubing in the holes.  If the tubing slides in without any tapping you need to pick the next smaller size hole.

  The holes next to the - sign indicate you should use the under sized hole model.  The middle hole is for the standard model, and the + hole matches the over sized hole model.

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  3D Printing

  I've printed these models in both PLA and ABS.  In the videos all the things are printed using my Prusa i3 Mk2 with PLA.   I just use 0.2 layer height, and the default infill percentage.  No supports or brims required.   I'm sorry the main arms are somewhat long so they may not fit in some peoples printers.  Check out the PantoFlex model for a smaller printer based build.

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