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# Prepare the microscope stand

## For this section you will need:

### Tools

- 1 2.5mm Ball-end Allen key
- 1 extra M3x10 cap screw

### Printed Parts

- 1 Microscope stand

### Mechanical Components

- 4 M3 nut

## Step 1: Embed mounting nut in the stand

- Take the microscope stand
- Place an M3 nut in the slot under a mounting lug
- Put an M3x10 cap head screw into the hole above the nut
- Tighten with a 2.5mm Ball-end Allen key until you feel reasonable resistance
- Unscrew and remove the screw. The nut should stay mounted.

## Step 2: Embed remaining mounting nuts in the stand

Repeat the above process for the other three mounting lugs

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