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| rhb:
I bought an Amscope binocular, but found it uncomfortable. I suggest one of these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-3in-LCD-1000X-Desktop-8-LED-Digital-Microscope-Endoscope-5MP-Camera-hk-f-g/232984501083 I have one of these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1000X-Digital-Microscope-Camera-Video-720p-with-4-3-LCD-Screen-8-Led-Holder/153241317556 which I modified to put the screen at a more comfortable angle. Actual magnification is 5-30x which is what you need for PCB work. |
| akowalczyk:
I know a few people who have AmScopes, they work pretty well, but you can also snag a great used microscope on ebay if you look around. I ended up buying a StereoZoom 4 microscope head on a really nice adjustable stand Got some new eyepieces from Amscope, just need to work on a light ring and eye cups and it'll be all set. |
| jfiresto:
--- Quote from: akowalczyk on March 13, 2019, 01:30:52 am ---... I ended up buying a StereoZoom 4 microscope head on a really nice adjustable stand.... --- End quote --- I like the stand and the dual (coarse/fine?) focus controls. How much room does it give you from the center of the field of view to the lower rack? You could make a short platform, level with the top of the foot, to accommodate bigger boards. I only have 9 cm from the center of the FOV to my stand's vertical rear post. I am working on a short swivel arm to add another 15 cm and a bit of articulation. I may be able to get a few minutes on a high pressure water jet to cut the material. |
| akowalczyk:
--- Quote from: jfiresto on March 13, 2019, 07:56:40 pm --- How much room does it give you from the center of the field of view to the lower rack? You could make a short platform, level with the top of the foot, to accommodate bigger boards. --- End quote --- It's about 5.5cm from the closest part of the base, but 16cm if you rest a board on top of the stand. --- Quote from: jfiresto on March 13, 2019, 07:56:40 pm --- I am working on a short swivel arm to add another 15 cm and a bit of articulation. I may be able to get a few minutes on a high pressure water jet to cut the material. --- End quote --- Sounds like a neat project! |
| ali_asadzadeh:
Use your smart phone with this app "Magnifier Camera" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jkfantasy.camera.jkpmagnifiercamera&hl=en It's free and can do a very good job at that price :) |
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