Manual microscope
This version of the OpenFlexure Microscope does not include motors. There is no autofocus or slide scanning.
It is the simplest version of the microscope, and is suitable for manual operation using a web-cam like the Logitech C270, to produce a microscope with field of view about 750μm, similar to using a 20x objective.
If you use this microscope for research please consider citing our paper in Optics Express.
Before you start building the microscope you will need to source all the components listed our bill of materials (
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The assembly is broken up into several steps:
- Configure and test your printer
- Print the plastic parts
- Prepare the main body
- Prepare the microscope stand
- Assemble the actuators
- Prepare the Logitech C270 HD webcam for mounting
- Assemble the basic optics module
- Mount the optics and the microscope
- Assemble the illumination
- Mount the illumination
- Attach the sample clips
- Complete the wiring
- Assembly complete
There is also an interactive 3D view of the finished microscope.