Light isolation and temperature regulation are often required for microscopic imaging. Commercial enclosures are available to satisfy these requirements, but they are often not flexible to the variety of custom systems found in research laboratories. We present the design for an affordable enclosure which utilizes aluminum t-slot profiles to support opaque expanded PVC panels. Temperature is regulated by exchanging the enclosure air with an external heater. In addition, we demonstrate baffles integrated into the enclosure improve temperature uniformity. Example designs for both upright and inverted microscopes are given, providing a starting point for creating a system-specific custom enclosure.

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用于温度调节和光隔离的显微镜外壳

显微成像通常需要光隔离和温度调节。可以使用商用外壳来满足这些要求，但它们通常对研究实验室中发现的各种定制系统不灵活。我们展示了一种经济实惠的外壳设计，该外壳利用铝制 T 型槽型材来支撑不透明的膨胀 PVC 面板。通过与外部加热器交换外壳空气来调节温度。此外，我们还展示了集成到外壳中的挡板可提高温度均匀性。给出了正置和倒置显微镜的示例设计，为创建系统特定的定制外壳提供了一个起点。