FS: New 1080P USB microscope for easy SMT soldering

[diyinhk]

True hardware 1080P USB microscope for easy SMT soldering
Feature:
* 15cm working distance
* 1080P 30fps video, object size is 31mm(1920 pixel) x 17mm(1080 pixel) at 15cm working distance
* Equipped with tailer made megapixel lens, edge to edge sharpness
* UVC compatible, no driver is needed in windows 7 for 1080P operation
* True hardware 1920*1080 pixel high quality non-interpolate Large CMOS sensor
* Aluminum Stand with precision height adjustment
http://www.diyinhk.com/shop/home/48-1080p-smt-microscope.html

[BravoV]

@ USD299.95

This product is not sold individually. You must select at least 10 quantity for this product.


 


Pssstt... this is not Taobao here, are you sure you browsed at the right web site ? 

[SLJ]

But at the bottom it says your only allowed one. 

[jmole]

despite the oblivious lack of seller etiquette, edge-to-edge sharpness in a cheap USB microscope is a rare find. if the image is legit, this looks like a good piece.

[codeboy2k]

seems like they are just putting a Microsoft LifeCam on a cheap aluminum (likely hollow) stand.. that stand looks like it will be an everyday hassle to deal with, looks flimsy.  Should not be worth $299.



Notice in the OP's picture on the upside down U-channel, there is a reflection of a blue LED from the top of the LifeCam.

They also state in chinglish "The Lens is fixed with glue on the PCB. It is not interchangeable. Don't try to turning it out and it will broken the PCB immediately" So they have glued a lens onto the front of the LifeCam.

Oh.. just saw this too  "reset the device by select Device > Lifecam Studio" so it is in fact a LifeCam Studio with a different lens glued to the front.

[kayvee]

No No.... this one is "tailer made" 

[BravoV]

Notice in the OP's picture on the upside down U-channel, there is a reflection of a blue LED from the top of the LifeCam.

They also state in chinglish "The Lens is fixed with glue on the PCB. It is not interchangeable. Don't try to turning it out and it will broken the PCB immediately" So they have glued a lens onto the front of the LifeCam.

Oh.. just saw this too  "reset the device by select Device > Lifecam Studio" so it is in fact a LifeCam Studio with a different lens glued to the front.

Nice, sharp eyes ! 

Now to OP, how about just selling the lens and the stand, how much will that cost ? Only 1 please, not 10. 



Few more comparison shots vs Microsoft LifeCam studio.

[SLJ]

I have a USB Lifecam sitting in a drawer I'm not using along with a couple of dead Halogen lamps which would make great adjustable stands.  I'll have to try it.

[bingo600]

I'm quite sure that Lady Ada was the first place i was one mentioned.

I looked it up , it was like this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280994270364

Another price at 60$.

/Bingo

[diyinhk]

seems like they are just putting a Microsoft LifeCam on a cheap aluminum (likely hollow) stand.. that stand looks like it will be an everyday hassle to deal with, looks flimsy.  Should not be worth $299.



Notice in the OP's picture on the upside down U-channel, there is a reflection of a blue LED from the top of the LifeCam.

They also state in chinglish "The Lens is fixed with glue on the PCB. It is not interchangeable. Don't try to turning it out and it will broken the PCB immediately" So they have glued a lens onto the front of the LifeCam.

Oh.. just saw this too  "reset the device by select Device > Lifecam Studio" so it is in fact a LifeCam Studio with a different lens glued to the front.

the glue is used to avoid loose of screw thread, The Lens is fixed with precision fixture and screw directly on the PCB.

it's natural and normal all camera has reflection problem if the lens and light source is point directly at the same right angle to the object surface
the easier way is point it at little angle, use polarization filter, use light source from different angle etc.

yes, it's microsoft 1080p lifecam studio! the sensor quality is guarantee
after trying many sub100 vga(fake megapixel) microsope, I decided use sensor from famous brand
microsoft 1080p lifecam studio =$99.95MSRP (~60 market)
Stand = ~60+30(added parts)
megapixel lens + precision fixture=90
Cree LED lighting =30
plus testing and assembly
if there are enough person have interest, and just order the parts for diyer to modification, the cost can be down at less 70%(not including lifecam studio).
but be careful when modding, I permanently damaged 3 lifecam studio during modification before perfect mod every later one.

[diyinhk]

I'm quite sure that Lady Ada was the first place i was one mentioned.

I looked it up , it was like this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280994270364

Another price at 60$.

/Bingo

yes, it's mod of this stand.
The quality of this stand can be good but the QC of this stand is bad,
I got some with missed screw thread, etc

[diyinhk]

Notice in the OP's picture on the upside down U-channel, there is a reflection of a blue LED from the top of the LifeCam.

They also state in chinglish "The Lens is fixed with glue on the PCB. It is not interchangeable. Don't try to turning it out and it will broken the PCB immediately" So they have glued a lens onto the front of the LifeCam.

Oh.. just saw this too  "reset the device by select Device > Lifecam Studio" so it is in fact a LifeCam Studio with a different lens glued to the front.

Nice, sharp eyes ! 

Now to OP, how about just selling the lens and the stand, how much will that cost ? Only 1 please, not 10. 

if there are enough person have interest, and just order the parts for diyer to modification, the cost can be down 70%(not including lifecam studio).
but be careful when modding, I permanently damaged 3 lifecam studio during modification before perfect mod. every later one...

[proxime]

What is the magnification factor of this microscope?

[diyinhk]

What is the magnification factor of this microscope?

object size is 31mmx17mm = 1920 x 1080 pixel at 15cm working distance
Different monitor has different pixel size and magnification factor in computer monitor should not applicable.

I have just done some demonstration video hope can help

http://www.diyinhk.com/support/cam1080a.mp4

http://www.diyinhk.com/support/cam1080b.mp4

The first video demonstrate the motion quality of the microscope, most usb camera only capable of static quality, when the object is moving, serious motion blur will happen and it is not good for real time smt soldering.

The second video demonstrate the depth of field of the microscope, the PCB is 45 degree to the table. The XMOS chip is 10x10mm, using triangle formula the DOF is large >10mm for this kind of device.

*The mp4 file is direct capture using virtualdub and recompress using sony vegas to mp4 at 16Mbps.

*The raw video capture is already mpjeg compress but it is still very large 100MB=5 second. It is available below for people need to examine the video quality seriously

http://www.diyinhk.com/support/cam1080a.avi

[Shock]

Interesting mod on two products. 

This would be the ultimate mod for me with a Microsoft Lifecam Studio for around $200 US plus LEDs.

[diyinhk]

Interesting mod on two products. 

This would be the ultimate mod for me with a Microsoft Lifecam Studio for around $200 US plus LEDs.

If anybody has experience working with microscope, the powerful lighting can always cause eye pain and heat and it's uncomfort to sit behind. Powerful lighting for microscope is unnecessary and outdated now.

The lighting of this little baby uses only four 5mm led and it can achieve the quality as the above 1080p motion blur-less video sample file, it's the best I have ever seem.

[diyinhk]

Hope everybody enjoy

DIYINHK Lifecam Studio 3mins MOD to High Quality 1080P USB Microscope - YouTube

[diyinhk]

The senor is hard or impossible to clean if it has dust,
better do it in a dust less room and remember to turn off any fan behind the working bench



Demonstration video:

http://www.diyinhk.com/support/cam1080a.mp4

http://www.diyinhk.com/support/cam1080b.mp4

The first video demonstrate the motion quality of the microscope, most usb camera only capable of static quality, when the object is moving, serious motion blur will happen and it is not good for real time smt soldering.

The second video demonstrate the depth of field of the microscope, the PCB is 45 degree to the table. The XMOS chip is 10x10mm, using triangle formula the DOF is >10mm which is unbeliveable huge for this kind of device

This demonstration video also show the sensor dust problem^-^

[Lightages]

OK, what is the lens you used to replace the original? You haven't provided much information.

[BravoV]

Its an ad in disguised -> https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/fs-new-1080p-usb-microscope-for-easy-smt-soldering/

[Lightages]

 

[diyinhk]

OK, what is the lens you used to replace the original? You haven't provided much information.

It's a tailor made high quality megapixel len, you can check the superior quality in the capture video,
USB microscope with this kind of quality and resolution are cost thousands of dollar,
Yes, this device should impact the main market, if it's popular, nobody will buy those thousand+ microscope.

The mod video in youtube is mainly to teach people who want to mod their lifecam studio, they can uses their own lens and tools, sadly if you think it's an ad, everybody showoff their finding will be ads.

[diyinhk]

Its an ad in disguised -> https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/fs-new-1080p-usb-microscope-for-easy-smt-soldering/

The mod video in youtube is mainly to teach people who want to mod their lifecam studio, they can uses their own existing lens and tools in their working bench, sadly if you think it's an ad, everybody showoff their finding will be ads.

[GeoffS]

Its an ad in disguised -> https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/fs-new-1080p-usb-microscope-for-easy-smt-soldering/

The mod video in youtube is mainly to teach people who want to mod their lifecam studio, they can uses their own existing lens and tools in their working bench, sadly if you think it's an ad, everybody showoff their finding will be ads.

You're selling this product according to your first post so it certainly is advertising.

[BravoV]

The mod video in youtube is mainly to teach people who want to mod their lifecam studio, they can uses their own existing lens and tools in their working bench, sadly if you think it's an ad, everybody showoff their finding will be ads.

Just ask your friend that doesn't aware about the product you're selling to watch that video, I bet they will not have any clue what is that all about ?

Is that a lesson on how to dismantle/tear-down the lifecam ? or what ? It doesn't even have any sub-title explaining what are you doing ?  Even on the new lens replacement part, watch again, how many seconds in that video showing the clue or hint about the new lens ? After you dismantled the sensor, then suddenly its already installed with the new long lens, like a magic. Why hide it ?

Also about the lens ? What new lens ? Nor your video or your new thread (starting at post #16 which is now merged here) giving any details on it. For sure you're trying to hide it, which we all know that new thread will lead to this selling thread.

Nothing against bragging, show-off, infact its welcomed here in this forum. Also nothing against the selling either, its just put at the "right place", and also make it clear what is your intention, and if you're selling, I still don't know what "EXACTLY" you intended to sell ? Lens ? How much ?

Please, don't ask me how many people will going to buy, and you only able to give the lens price until you have 1000 potential buyers.