Parts list (BOM)#
Core-Assembly#
Sourced parts#
| Qty | Name | Model / Spec | Supplier | Notes | Used in | Cost (total) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2x | Quartz Cuvette | Any | eBay Marketplace | 1x is sufficient, but two cuvettes facilitate calibration (sample cuvette & fluorescent cuvette), matching the dimensions of Kuvettecase_Bottom and Kuvettecase_Top. |
Sample Assembly | 20€ |
| 1x | Microscope objective | Any, Leitz PL Fluotar 20x/0.45 D EPI, oo/0 | eBay Marketplace | Any, 20x, inf.- corrected, WD > Cuvette-Thickness (alternative to printed part: CP42/M) | Sample Assembly | 80€ |
| 4x | Guide Rod ⌀ 6 mm, 100 mm | Any, ER Assembly Rods for 30 mm Cage Systems i.e. ER4 (4" ~ 100 mm) | Thorlabs / eBay Marketplace / various | Ideally for optical applications (tight tolerances) | Sample Assembly, Focusing Assembly | - |
| 1x | Laser 532nm | Any, 532 nm DPSS, 30mW - 70mW, (⌀ 18 mm) | Aliexpress | Cylindrical laser module, 18 mm body. | Laser Assembly | 25€ |
| 2x | Kinematic Mount | Thorlabs KM100 | Thorlabs | Kinematic mirror mount. | Laser Assembly, Dichroic Assembly | 90€ |
| 1x | Longpass filter (550 nm) | Thorlabs FELH0550 | Thorlabs | Focusing Assembly | 170€ | |
| 1x | Focusing lens | Thorlabs AC127-019-A - f = 19 mm, Ø1/2" Achromatic Doublet | Thorlabs | (mounted in CP32/M) | Focusing Assembly | 60€ |
| 1x | Dichroic mirror (550 nm) | Thorlabs DMLP550 | Thorlabs | Dichroic Assembly | 230€ | |
| 8x | M3 screw + nut | Any | - | Sample Assembly, Focusing Assembly | - | |
| 4x | M4 heat-set insert | Any | - | Laser Assembly, Dichroic Assembly | - | |
| 7x | M3 heat-set insert | Any | - | Laser Assembly, Focusing Assembly | - |
Printed parts#
| Qty | Part name (.stl) | Used in |
|---|---|---|
| 4x | Defaultholder |
Sample Assembly, Focusing Assembly |
| 4x | Rodholder |
Sample Assembly, Focusing Assembly |
| 1x | Sample-Stage |
Sample Assembly |
| 1x | Kuvettecase_Top |
Sample Assembly |
| 1x | Kuvettecase_Bottom |
Sample Assembly |
| 1x | Objective-Mount_Insert |
Sample Assembly |
| 1x | Laser_KM100-Insert |
Laser Assembly |
| 1x | Laser_KM100-Mount |
Laser Assembly |
| 1x | SMA905_Insert |
Focusing Assembly |
| 1x | Dichroic_KM100-Mount |
Dichroic Assembly |
| 1x | Baseplate_Small |
Baseplate Mounting |
Various#
| Qty | Name | Model / Spec | Supplier | Notes | Used in | Cost (total) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | Laser safety glasses | PROTECT-Laserschutz Terminator, Filter 0277 | PROTECT-Laserschutz | Any laser safety glasses for 532nm (DONT BUY CHEAP CHINESE KNOCK-OFFS HERE!) | EVERYWHERE | 130€ |
| 1x | 3D-printing filament | PETG-CF (Black) | - | - | EVERYWHERE | 25€ |
| 1x | Fluorescent dye | Rhodamine B (CAS: 81-88-9), 5g | eBay | Any strong fluorescent material with excitation at around the laser's wavelength (532 nm) | Align-with-Fluorescence | 15€ |
| 1x | Bandpass filter 532nm | Edmund Optics #65640 | Edmund Optics | OPTIONAL FOR NOW (use for cheap laser) | Final Raman Assembly | 95€ |
| 2-4x | (Optional) Cage Plate | 30 mm cage plate, https://www.thorlabs.de/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=2273 | Any, Thorlabs, Edmund Optics | Offers a thread, unlike the printed Defaultholder |
Spectrometer-Setup#
Sourced parts#
| Qty | Name | Model / Spec | Supplier | Notes | Used in | Cost (total) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | Spectrometer unit | B&W Tek BTC100-2S | eBay | Or any other spectrometer - ideally with SMA905 input, if you use fiber. | Spectrometer-Setup | 200€ |
| 1x | Fiber optic cable, 200 μm | Any, SMA905-SMA905 1m VIS-IR 200um | Any, Aliexpress | - | Spectrometer-Setup | 50€ |
| 1x | Data cable | RS-232 to USB | Amazon | Choose a chipset compatible with your OS (many FTDI / Prolific chips work reliably). | Spectrometer-Setup | 15€ |
| 1x | Power supply | 5V, ~3A, DC barrel jack | Amazon | Spectrometer-Setup | 15€ | |
| 1x | Calibration lamp | Dedicated calibration / CFL / mercury-vapor lamp | Any, eBay Marketplace | Needs several sharp lines near ~550 nm for wavelength calibration. | Spectrometer-Setup | 25€ |
Printed parts#
| Qty | Part name (.stl) | Used in |
|---|---|---|
| 1x | Spectrometer-Case_Bottom |
Spectrometer-Setup |
| 1x | Spectrometer-Case_Top |
Spectrometer-Setup |
| 1x | Spectrometer_Screw-Cover |
Spectrometer-Setup |
Dustproof-Workspace#
Sourced parts#
| Qty | Name | Model / Spec | Supplier | Notes | Used in | Cost (total) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | Storage box | IKEA SAMLA, transparent, 57×39×42 cm |
IKEA | Any similar box works, separate lid that forms tight seal is ideal. | Dustproof-Workspace | 12€ |
| 1x | HEPA filter | IKEA UPPATVIND | IKEA | Any HEPA / fine dust filter of similar size works. Higher filtration = more pressure drop. | Dustproof-Workspace | 5€ |
| 2x | PC fan | Any, 120 mm PC fan | - | 12V DC fans. Check current draw and airflow rating. | Dustproof-Workspace | 10€ |
| 2x | Gloves | Any, long‑sleeved chemical or dishwashing gloves | - | Choose gloves long enough to reach all areas inside the box. | Dustproof-Workspace | 2€ |
| 14x | M4 screw + nut | Hex socket head cap screw | Any | Mixture of lengths below. | Dustproof-Workspace | - |
| 4x 4x 2x 4x |
M4 × 12 mm M4 × 16 mm M4 × 20 mm M4 × 65 mm |
Printed parts#
| Qty | Part name (.stl) | Used in |
|---|---|---|
| 1x | Fan_Connector‑Bracket |
Dustproof-Workspace Fan / filter assembly |
| 1x | Fan_Baseplate |
Dustproof-Workspace Fan / filter assembly |
| 2x | Filter_Holder‑Clamp |
Dustproof-Workspace Fan / filter assembly |
| 4x | Fan_Outer‑Bracket |
Dustproof-Workspace Fan / filter assembly |
| 2x | Glove‑Insert_Inner |
Dustproof-Workspace Glove ports |
| 2x | Glove‑Insert_Outer‑Ring |
Dustproof-Workspace Glove ports |
| 1x | Large‑Insert_Inner |
Dustproof-Workspace Large service port |
| 1x | Large‑Insert_Threaded‑Cover |
Dustproof-Workspace Large service port |
| 1x | Large‑Insert_Outer‑Cover‑Open |
Dustproof-Workspace Large service port |
| 1x | Large‑Insert_Outer‑Cover‑Closed |
Dustproof-Workspace Large service port |
| 1x | Cable‑Insert_Inner |
Dustproof-Workspace Cable / feedthrough port |
| 1x | Cable‑Insert_Nut |
Dustproof-Workspace Cable / feedthrough port |
| 1x | Cable‑Insert_Cover |
Dustproof-Workspace Cable / feedthrough port |
DIY-Linear-Stage#
Sourced parts#
| Qty | Name | Model / Spec | Supplier | Notes | Used in | Cost (total) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | Micrometer screw | ~10-15 mm travel | Aliexpress | With mounting nut/collar | DIY-Linear-Stage | 10€ |
| 2x | Guide Rod ⌀ 6 mm, 55 mm | Any, ER Assembly Rods for 30 mm Cage Systems | Thorlabs / eBay Marketplace / various | Ideally for optical applications (tight tolerances) | DIY-Linear-Stage | - |
| 2x | Compression spring | ⌀ ≥ 6 mm | Any | Stiffness chosen for light pre-load | DIY-Linear-Stage | - |
| 4x | M3.5 screw + washer + nut | ~12 mm length | Any | DIY-Linear-Stage | - |
Printed parts#
| Qty | Part name (.stl) | Used in |
|---|---|---|
| 1x | LinearStage_Base |
DIY-Linear-Stage |
| 1x | LinearStage_Stage |
DIY-Linear-Stage |
| 1x | LinearStage_Frontplate |
DIY-Linear-Stage |
| 1x | LinearStage_L-Bracket |
DIY-Linear-Stage |