Thanks for reading this far; if you’re going to build something, make sure you also read this:
And, somewhere in all this I posted instructions on how to build the spectroscope that works a lot better than the original one described in this thread. Here 'tis:
Camera_Profiling_Spectrometer-Build_Instructions.pdf (746.4 KB)
One of the design considerations for the new model was simplicity of construction; I got the use of power tools down to a radial arm saw and a drill. Please be sure you operate these machines safely, including getting some instruction from an experienced individual if you haven’t used either before.
The above post has links to all four posts in the series.