Four-stop height comparator

Move four metric reference blocks under a spring-loaded probe. The carriage, plunger, dial and live metric readout share one model: the blocks represent 0.6, 1.2, 1.8 and 2.4 mm, with 2 mm per needle turn. The scale is illustrative.

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Four-stop height comparator: model preview
Authored preview · Adapted and generated for this project with the Anatomy kit. Original code and drawing helpers by Ryan, MIT; the four-stop geometry, machined housing and metric model are project adaptations.

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  1. Anatomy dial-indicator source and kit (opens in a new tab)

    MIT source used as the authoring foundation. This project changes the geometry, four-block travel range and metric readout.

  2. Anatomy MIT license (opens in a new tab)

    Terms for the kit and adapted source. Original attribution is retained.

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