Eakins Microscope external switch for auto/manual focus control
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Using a foot switch to control focus when microsoldering.
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Microsoldering under a microscope becomes even harder, when you need to put down your tools to switch between Auto and Manual focus, with a mouse in a chunky UI.
Using an external foot switch is much easier.
This project builds on top of the fantastic work of charliex:
https://charliex2.wordpress.com/2020/01/14/eakins-camera-hackery-pokery-and-the-legend-of-measuretwice/
https://github.com/charlie-x/eakins-camera
Fusion360 editable files included.
Microscope controller software for the esp32:
https://github.com/lmjohansen/MicroscopeController
Hardware used:
Eakins microscope kit with lens (no storage) https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AD9Xt1
Esp32 board https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9yT49d
Connectors https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AE4WYF
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