High-resolution microscope
This is the standard research version of the OpenFlexure Microscope. It supports Standard RMS threaded objectives. It is a fully functioning motorised laboratory grade microscope. For more information on the microscope and its performance see our paper in Optics Express.
If you use this microscope for research please consider citing this paper.
For known bugs, building tips, and advice, please use our Forum. If you find any problems with the build, please let us know on GitLab or on the Forum.
Before you start building the microscope you will need to source all of the components listed in the bill of materials (
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The assembly is broken up into several steps:
- Test your printer
- Print the plastic parts
- Prepare the main body
- Prepare the microscope stand
- Assemble the actuators
- Assemble the high-resolution optics module
- Mount the optics and the microscope
- Assemble the illumination
- Mount the illumination
- Assemble the motors
- Attach the sample clips
- Prepare the Raspberry Pi and Sangaboard
- Complete the wiring
- Assembly complete
There is also an interactive 3D view of the finished microscope.