1. Aluminum Breadboard (6" x 6" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps; ThorLabs; Cat # MB6)
2. Swivel-Base Mini-Series Post Holder, (3" (76 mm) Tall, 1/4" (M6) Slot; ThorLabs; Cat # MSL3)
3. Oil Hard Drill Rod (7/32" diameter, 36" long; Grainger; Cat # 33J316)
4. Mini Series Post Collar (ThorLabs; Cat # MSR2)
5. Mini-Post Swivel Post Clamp (360° Continuously Adjustable; ThorLabs; Cat # MSWC)
6. 6 mm carbon fiber tube - 1 m (0.236" OD, 39.37" long; CST; Cat # T518Lm)
7. Core Pin (0.060" Diameter, 2-1/2" Long; McMaster-Carr; Cat # 98378A405)
8. Gimbal holder for commutator/fiber rotary joint (Custom printed)
-The drill rod, carbon fiber tube, and core pins can be cut to length with a Dremel metal cutting wheel.
-The continuously adjustable swivel sits on top of the post collar. Adjust the set screw so the swivel moves freely – may require heat to loosen.
-Adjust the position of the post collar on the drill rod for the required height of the balance arm.
-Drill a hole in a 50 ml conical tube to fit the carbon fiber tube and fill with screws or pennies. Adjust the weight and location to balance the Rotary Joint on the opposite end.
-The gimbal holder was custom printed using a 3D printer (contact Dr. Mulholland for the file). Insert the core pins through the holes in the gimbal holder and into the heads of the set screw on the gimbal ring (purchased separately from Med Associates, Inc).
https://www.mcmaster.com/98378a405
https://www.thorlabs.com/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=MSL3
https://www.thorlabs.com/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=MSWC
https://www.thorlabs.com/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=MSR2
https://www.thorlabs.com/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=MB6
http://www.cstsales.com/Carbon_Fiber_Tubes.html
https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Oil-Hard-Drill-Rod-33J316?searchBar=true&searchQuery=33J316
Download Mouse Balance Arm Instructions