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PatchStar Micromanipulators

Posted 28th July 2025

Need help setting up your PatchStar Micromanipulator? Our quick, easy-to-follow video guides walk you through common setup and configuration steps, so you can maximise the potential of your equipment.

Switching from Right to Left-Handed Configuration

Our PatchStar Micromanipulators are shipped in a right handed configuration. Need to change it to left-handed? This simple guide will show you how.

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Attaching a Dovetail Probe Holder or Headstage

Whether using a Dovetail Probe Holder or a Headstage, get quickly set up with the steps in this video.

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Adjusting the Approach Angle

Need to adjust the angle of approach of your probe or headstage to your sample? Follow the quick steps in this video to adjust your PatchStar's approach angle.

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Adjusting the Sliding Carriage

Adjust the reach or height of your PatchStar's Sliding Carriage with the simple to follow steps in this video.

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Adjusting the Rotation of the Base

Want greater or lesser rotation of your PatchStar? This video shows you how to quickly adjust the stops in the manipulator base to control the degree of rotation.

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Setting Up the Steep Bracket

Looking to use the Steep Bracket for the PatchStar. This video shows you how to set it up.

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