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A project log for Internet of Things Microscope

We are updating the microscope using open source materials to make microscopy accessible globally

arch-reactorArch Reactor 05/08/2016 at 02:120 Comments

We had a bit of a late start for are last build night but we were able to test a lot of the elements to the scope. The soda glass sphere's came in and we tested them in the 3D printed housing. We used the light of a cell phone to shine though a leaf however we we unable to control the fine focus needed to have a clear and stable picture. The current setup used a Raspberry pi 3 this time and the same 5mp camera. Ninju was able to update the software and allow for a remote desktop on his laptop. Since this is a keyboard that he is use to the software should start to go quicker. We have loaded up some open source code that we are looking to send both video and pictures to a WiFi connected phone. I have started both concept sketches of a microscope that will use 20mm extruded aluminum as the main structure. I plan having a base that has a compartment you will be able to load weights into. This will allow you to stabilize the scope with sand, metal scraps, or rocks.

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