# Adjustable Plate Cell

# Christophe's Adjustable Flat Plate Cells

<p class="callout info">**Created By:** Christophe Campaign</p>

### Version 1

<p class="callout success">Source: [https://www.thingiverse.com/scarou/designs](https://www.thingiverse.com/scarou/designs)</p>

Improvement of the initial variable plate cell. Now using a GT2 belt to move the plates instead of the previous complex nylon thread system.

Beware! You may learn something...

You will need:

> closed loop rubber GT2 timing belt 180-2GT-6.  
> Stainless steel 4x M3x15 mm screws  
> Stainless steel 8x M3x10 mm screws  
> M5 threaded rod for the drive shaft  
> 2 x Stainless steel plate for electrodes (the size you want. Could be in 304 material but not necessary)  
> Something to connect the plates. (I usually use stainless steel metal cable ties)

##### Video:

<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" height="314" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JcV2RfEz2I0" width="560"></iframe>

##### Files

> [GT2\_pulley.stl](http://stanslegacy.com/attachments/59)
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> [GT2\_pulley\_drive.stl](http://stanslegacy.com/attachments/60)
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> [Sliding\_support.stl](http://stanslegacy.com/attachments/61)
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> [Base.stl](http://stanslegacy.com/attachments/62)
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> [static\_parallelism\_adjustment\_support.stl](http://stanslegacy.com/attachments/63)

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### Version 2

<p class="callout success">Source: [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1041707](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1041707)</p>

##### Summary

Variable plate cell that can be used with the 8XA experiment. Fit easily in 85 mm diameter jar.

##### Post-Printing

It is designed for 60 mm plate width. ( I use 60 x 120 mm 304L plates)

**You will need:**

> 4 smooth rods 3 mm diameter.  
> 1 x M5 threaded rod (lenght depends of your plate size)  
> 6 x - M5 nuts  
> 4 x - M3 x 15 mm screws + Washers  
> 2 x Small screws to block the fishinf line in place.  
> Some fishing line (fluorocarbon works well)

Use a 3.1 or 3.2mm drill bit to have an effective guide with the 3mm smooth rods (Too much play and it will not work properly)

##### Files

> [Plate\_cell\_-\_Base\_2.stl](http://stanslegacy.com/attachments/64)
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> [Plate\_cell\_-\_Base\_1.stl](http://stanslegacy.com/attachments/65)
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> [Plate\_cell\_-\_Base\_3.stl](http://stanslegacy.com/attachments/66)

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