Instructions for ordering custom components (mouse headbar, lenslet holder, mouse headbar clamp)
The main things you will likely need to order are headbars (headplate_ring_13mm_tab_shelf_v13.ipt) and the lenslet holder (20171214_lenslet_holder_v10_final.ipt).
For the headbar clamp, you will need to order 2x each of HeadPostHolderBottom.ipt and HeadPostHolderBottom.ipt
- Make an account on www.protolabs.com
- Click 'Get a Quote' ---> CNC Machining
- Upload the ipt CAD file. If you want stainless steel as the material, then you need to click the 'hard metals' option (aluminum is cheaper and faster, and honestly, is probably adequate). Note: you will be able to adjust quantities later.
- Submit the quote request.
- When the quote comes back (it needs to be approved by protolabs; this takes about a day), for the headbar, you will likely want to thread the two holes on the tabs. In the quote interface, under 'threading options', select the two tab holes and select 4-40 threading. When manufacturing the HeadPostHolderBottom, you will also need to thread the holes to 8-32 threading.