Objective:

To design a miniature telescope that:

• Is rugged yet low mass.
• Is manufactured in large volumes.
• Is accepted by the target population.

Design Features:

• Damped low friction focus.
• Shared components 4X and 6X mag.
• Parallax compensation.
• Sealed against dust intrusion.
• Accepts filter and diopter accessories.

Materials/Process Selection Criteria:

• Injection molded gear mechanisms.
• Injection molded enclosure and optical housings.

Engineering Tools and Prototype Fabrication:

• 3-D files for international design review.
• Mass properties for weight management.
• 3-D files for large scale prototyping.

Manufacturing Support:

• Specify prototype and production suppliers.
• Establish geometric tolerances for manufacturing process.