Quantity   Component name
1 × Akiyama Probe This is used with the AFM used in dynamic mode. With the akiyama probe control electronics needed are increased however the hardware build complexity is slightly reduced as there is no need for the laser and 4 quadrant diode.
3 × Geared Nema 8 motors These are highly geared so that the degrees per step of the motor is very low. This allows for fine movements.
3 × Linear threaded shafts from old cd-rom assemblies These are used for the linear translation of the rotational motion produced by the stepper motors.
4 × Syringe Used as an air shock absorber to eliminate the external vibrations.
1 × FPGA I am using an old altera cyclone 2 which I had on hand. I also have a Xilinx Spartan 3E on hand and will use the most suitable.
1 × Arduino Mega 2560
1 × Ramps Board Used to control the stepper motors for the coarse x,y,z movements.
1 × RaspberryPi This will be used to connect the AFM to the internet.
1 × Scilab Software
1 × Gwyddion Software
1 × Computer with OpenScad or other CAD design program installed.
1 × 3D printer This will be used to print the designed parts.