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Fox Avery¹, Thomas Geer², Dirk Albrecht^1,3

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA.

|December 30, 2025

Summary

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This study introduces a low-cost, 3D-printed LED illumination system for microscopy. The system provides high-intensity, uniform illumination at a fraction of the cost of commercial alternatives, making advanced microscopy accessible.

Keywords:

Illumination Microscopy Optics Optogenetics

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Biophotonics and instrumentation

Background:

Microscopy illumination systems are often costly, incorporating multiple components like LED drivers, filters, and mirrors.
High-intensity illumination and precise timing are crucial for various microscopy applications, including in vivo/in vitro studies, fluorescence imaging, and optical stimulation.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a low-cost, simplified, single-wavelength LED illumination system for microscopy.
To achieve high optical power and excitation intensity with uniform field illumination using 3D-printed components.

Main Methods:

Designed and constructed a simplified, single-wavelength LED mount utilizing 3D-printed components.
Integrated a plastic PMMA light guide without the need for collecting or collimating lenses.
Employed passive cooling for the low-power (3W) red and blue LED systems.

Main Results:

Achieved nearly 300 mW optical power through the light guide and 40-60 mW excitation intensity at the sample.
Demonstrated ~95% flatfield uniformity at the sample.
The system's performance rivals commercial 7W-15W systems, at over 20-fold cost reduction (under $70 USD).

Conclusions:

The developed low-cost LED illumination system offers a viable, high-performance alternative to expensive commercial systems.
Its low power consumption, compact size, and affordability make it suitable for resource-limited settings and portable imaging devices.