diff --git a/WORKSHOP/MAKE_LIGHT_SHEET/ASSEMBLY_CUBE_RaspiCam_v2/IMAGES/picam2_lens_removal.jpg b/WORKSHOP/MAKE_LIGHT_SHEET/ASSEMBLY_CUBE_RaspiCam_v2/IMAGES/picam2_lens_removal.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000..49ca7d24 Binary files /dev/null and b/WORKSHOP/MAKE_LIGHT_SHEET/ASSEMBLY_CUBE_RaspiCam_v2/IMAGES/picam2_lens_removal.jpg differ diff --git a/WORKSHOP/MAKE_LIGHT_SHEET/ASSEMBLY_CUBE_RaspiCam_v2/Readme.md b/WORKSHOP/MAKE_LIGHT_SHEET/ASSEMBLY_CUBE_RaspiCam_v2/Readme.md index e3ffecf3..6e2455bb 100644 --- a/WORKSHOP/MAKE_LIGHT_SHEET/ASSEMBLY_CUBE_RaspiCam_v2/Readme.md +++ b/WORKSHOP/MAKE_LIGHT_SHEET/ASSEMBLY_CUBE_RaspiCam_v2/Readme.md @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ The Cube consists of the following components. ### Additional parts * 8× DIN912 M3×12 screws (galvanized steel) * 1× Raspi Camera (v1, v2) -* 1× long cable for Raspi Camera +* 1× long cable for Raspi Camera * 2× M2*10 screws (best: plastic) * 2× M2 nuts (best: plastic) @@ -44,6 +44,19 @@ The Cube consists of the following components. * Take the cube lid and mount it using the 4 hex screws * Done! +## Remove the lens from the camera +The Raspberry Pi camera has a tiny lens and you will need to remove it for the experiments. Do this before you mount the camera to the insert. Be careful not to damage the camera chip. + +The picture and the instruction are taken from the nice tutorial of the [openflexure microscope](https://build.openflexure.org/openflexure-microscope/v6.1.5/docs/#/2a_basic_optics_module?id=step-5). + +Unscrew the lens from the camera module. Use the plastic tool to grip the lens module. This is a small circular part with four prongs that fits over the lens of the camera board (version 2 only) as shown. To remove the lens, push the removal tool onto the lens (just the top part, with the little plastic flanges) and turn anticlockwise to remove it. + +Once you've removed the lens, be sure to place the camera face down on the desk, or put a piece of tape over the square black lens holder; this will help stop dust settling on the sensor, which is extremely hard to clean. + +

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+ ### Tutorial with images 1. All parts for this model