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A parody product with video was created and I was fortunate enough to get mass internet exposure. See it on youtube at:
Introducing Nanoscope
I was asked to create a guide of sorts for this site, so here goes...
The mod itself really isn't too hard to duplicate, which is fortunate, as I don't have any 'before' shots, so some mild photoshopping might occur :) Also I will try and detail the areas that need attention to make this work, rather than just showing photos.
For any mod at all I recommend a Dremel like product. Ease of access and in this case its higher speed settings were handy for melting through plastic which turned out to be much faster than the conventional cutting and sanding approach. This does have the downside of flicking bits of molten plastic pretty much everywhere so wear eye protection and have a vacuum cleaner nearby.
The original slide viewer used is a somewhat rare Photax Solar 3. This was chosen because it could be purchased from a friend for two pints :D Before that it came from a second hand camera shop I am told.
A parody product with video was created and I was fortunate enough to get mass internet exposure. See it on youtube at:
Introducing Nanoscope
I was asked to create a guide of sorts for this site, so here goes...
The mod itself really isn't too hard to duplicate, which is fortunate, as I don't have any 'before' shots, so some mild photoshopping might occur :) Also I will try and detail the areas that need attention to make this work, rather than just showing photos.
For any mod at all I recommend a Dremel like product. Ease of access and in this case its higher speed settings were handy for melting through plastic which turned out to be much faster than the conventional cutting and sanding approach. This does have the downside of flicking bits of molten plastic pretty much everywhere so wear eye protection and have a vacuum cleaner nearby.
The original slide viewer used is a somewhat rare Photax Solar 3. This was chosen because it could be purchased from a friend for two pints :D Before that it came from a second hand camera shop I am told.
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Signing UpStep 1First step: Remove wiring
I'm afraid I don't have any great photos of this stage, however it is not too difficult.
The first part is making getting rid of the lamp housing (mine just slid out), and pulling out the rest of the wiring. In the Solar 3 the wiring takes the form of copper or brass metal strips which are pop-rivited onto the plastic. Lacking any special tool to remove these, I just drilled 'em with the trusty Dremel and then the metal came easily away.
The first part is making getting rid of the lamp housing (mine just slid out), and pulling out the rest of the wiring. In the Solar 3 the wiring takes the form of copper or brass metal strips which are pop-rivited onto the plastic. Lacking any special tool to remove these, I just drilled 'em with the trusty Dremel and then the metal came easily away.
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