{"authors":[{"id":"187871597","orcid":"","email":"md656@cam.ac.uk","name":"Mihails Delmans","affiliation":"University of Cambridge"},{"id":"1358900552","orcid":"","email":"jh295@cam.ac.uk","name":"Jim Haseloff","affiliation":"Univeristy of Cambridge"}],"bricks":[{"abstract":"","id":"953918954","functions":[{"id":"495607397","description":"Instructions","implementations":[{"id":"497322421","quantity":1,"type":"brick"}]}],"authors":["187871597"],"files":[{"url":".\/.\/usdata\/Device.png"}],"long_description":"µCube is a framework for optomechanics design, which is compatible with 3D printing. The idea behind the project is to create an assembly standard for designing, building and sharing optical modules.\nµCube is implemented using OpenSCAD, a programming language for CAD modelling. This allows every component to be described as a parametric model, which can be easily shared in a form of a code.\nThe sorce code for the µCube project can be found at https:\/\/github.com\/mdelmans\/uCube.","instructions":[{"name":"assembly","steps":[]}],"name":"µCube","license":"CERN Open Hardware License","notes":""},{"abstract":"","id":"497322421","functions":[{"id":"389889537","description":"Instructions","implementations":[{"id":"34248204","quantity":1,"type":"brick"},{"id":"1551263293","quantity":1,"type":"brick"},{"id":"1518975525","quantity":1,"type":"brick"}]}],"authors":["187871597"],"files":[],"long_description":"Here is a summary of the basic assembly instructions common for any µCube-based project.","instructions":[{"name":"assembly","steps":[]}],"name":"Basic assembly","license":"","notes":""},{"abstract":"","id":"34248204","functions":[{"id":"1042130891","description":"3D printed parts","implementations":[{"id":"137884790","quantity":1,"type":"part"}]},{"id":"1906698192","description":"Fasteners","implementations":[{"id":"1774285120","quantity":36,"type":"part"}]}],"authors":[],"files":[],"long_description":"µCube is a basic structural unit. 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Make sure that the slotted end of the threaded insert is pointing away from the tip.","components":[{"id":"1906698192","quantity":"1"}]},{"files":[{"url":".\/.\/.\/.\/.\/.\/.\/usdata\/SolderIN.png"}],"description":"Gently press the screw insert into one of the holes of the µCube frame.","components":[]},{"files":[{"url":".\/.\/.\/.\/.\/.\/.\/usdata\/SolderOUT.png"}],"description":"Remove the soldering iron, leaving the threaded insert inside the hole. 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