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One preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a handle and shaft assembly including a rotatable shaft with a shaped end portion, where the shaped end portion has a non-circular cross-section. A handle cross-member is mounted to the shaft. A first distal portion of the cross-member is of

One preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a handle and shaft assembly including a rotatable shaft with a shaped end portion, where the shaped end portion has a non-circular cross-section. A handle cross-member is mounted to the shaft. A first distal portion of the cross-member is offset from the shaft. A pedestal is mounted to the distal portion of the cross-member. A ball portion is associated with the pedestal. In one embodiment, a knob defines a socket, which is coupled to the cross-member with a ball and socket joint. In a preferred shaft connection assembly, a locking member is fittingly engaged to the shaped end portion of the rotatable shaft such that the locking member and the rotatable shaft are substantially rigid in rotation. The locking member is also fittingly engaged with the cross-member such that the locking member and the cross-member are also substantially rigid in rotation. In one alternate embodiment, the locking member is a washer with an internal channel which engages the shaped end portion of the shaft. The washer includes a periphery which engages the cross-member to prevent movement between the cross-member and the shaft.

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One preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a handle and shaft assembly including a rotatable shaft with a shaped end portion, where the shaped end portion has a non-circular cross-section. A handle cross-member is mounted to the shaft. A first distal portion of the cross-member is of

One preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a handle and shaft assembly including a rotatable shaft with a shaped end portion, where the shaped end portion has a non-circular cross-section. A handle cross-member is mounted to the shaft. A first distal portion of the cross-member is offset from the shaft. A pedestal is mounted to the distal portion of the cross-member. A ball portion is associated with the pedestal. In one embodiment, a knob defines a socket, which is coupled to the cross-member with a ball and socket joint. In a preferred shaft connection assembly, a locking member is fittingly engaged to the shaped end portion of the rotatable shaft such that the locking member and the rotatable shaft are substantially rigid in rotation. The locking member is also fittingly engaged with the cross-member such that the locking member and the cross-member are also substantially rigid in rotation. In one alternate embodiment, the locking member is a washer with an internal channel which engages the shaped end portion of the shaft. The washer includes a periphery which engages the cross-member to prevent movement between the cross-member and the shaft. ate; a movable drive plate mounted to the mounting plate; an input mechanism mounted on the movable drive plate, the input mechanism capable of receiving the micro devices containing tapes; a tape driver on the movable drive plate capable of engaging and advancing the tapes provided by the input mechanism; a drive mechanism for driving the tape driver; and a feeder width adjustment mechanism for adjusting the micro device feeder system to accommodate tapes with different widths, the feeder width adjustment mechanism on the movable drive plate. 2. The micro device feeder system as claimed in claim 1 wherein: the feeder width adjustment mechanism includes: an adjustment structure coupled to the mounting plate, and a securing device coupled to the movable drive plate, the securing device including: a positioning mechanism for positioning the securing device along the adjustment structure; and a locking mechanism capable of securing the securing device to the adjustment structure. 3. The micro device feeder system as claimed in claim 1 wherein: the feeder width adjustment mechanism includes: an adjustment structure movably mounted to the mounting plate, and a locking device capable of securing the adjustment structure to the mounting plate. 4. The micro device feeder system as claimed in claim 3 including: a robotic handling system; and wherein: the adjustment structure is adapted to align the input mechanism with the robotic handling system. 5. The micro device feeder system as claimed in claim 1 wherein: the feeder width adjustment mechanism includes: an adjustment structure movably mounted to the mounting plate, and a securing device including a positive location mechanism for positioning the securing device and movable drive plate along the adjustment structure. 6. The micro device feeder system as claimed in claim 1 wherein: the feeder width adjustment mechanism includes: an adjustment structure movably mounted to the mounting plate and a securing device including a visual indicator for indicating the location of the securing device and movable drive plate along the adjustment structure. 7. The micro device feeder system as claimed in claim 1 wherein: the tape driver engages the tapes along edges of the tapes having a plurality of centerlines wherein the tapes have a common centerline; and the tape driver is movable to accommodate the plurality of centerlines while maintaining the common centerline. 8. The micro device feeder system as claimed in claim 1 wherein: the tape driver engages the tapes along edges of the tapes having a plurality of centerlines wherein the tapes have a common centerline; the tape driver is movable to accommodate the plurality of centerlines while maintaining the common centerline and assuring positive linear movement of the tapes; and the drive mechanism is mounted on the movable plate to remain stationary relative to the tape driver. 9. The micro device feeder system as claimed in claim 1 wherein: the input mechanism includes: a top plate secured to the movable drive plate, a bottom guide biased towards the top plate; and the tape driver is disposed between the bottom guide and the movable drive plate. 10. The micro device feeder system as claimed in claim 1 including: an outer plate secured on the movable drive plate; and wherein: the input mechanism includes: a top plate secured to the movable drive plate, a bottom guide connected to the outer plate and biased towards the top plate; and the tape driver is disposed between the outer plate and the movable drive plate, and the tape driver is disposed between the bottom guide and the movable drive plate. 11. The micro device feeder system as claimed in claim 1 wherein: the input mechanism includes: a top plate secured to the movable drive plate for removing a cover tape off the tapes to expose the micro devices. 12. The micro device feeder system as c