Small Microscope - Revision history

Mcmaster: /* Dino-Lite */

2022-03-11T22:34:18Z

‎Dino-Lite

Mcmaster: /* QX3/QX5 */

2022-03-11T08:47:41Z

‎QX3/QX5

Mcmaster: /* QX3/QX5 */

2022-03-11T08:47:21Z

‎QX3/QX5

Mcmaster at 08:46, 11 March 2022

2022-03-11T08:46:48Z

Mcmaster: Mcmaster moved page Compact Microscope to Small Microscope

2022-03-11T08:42:53Z

Mcmaster moved page Compact Microscope to Small Microscope

Mcmaster at 08:41, 11 March 2022

2022-03-11T08:41:58Z

Mcmaster: /* Optem */

2022-03-11T08:27:11Z

‎Optem

Mcmaster at 08:09, 11 March 2022

2022-03-11T08:09:20Z

Mcmaster at 08:08, 11 March 2022

2022-03-11T08:08:52Z

Mcmaster at 08:04, 11 March 2022

2022-03-11T08:04:36Z

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 ===Dino-Lite===
 These are the most common professional option in this category. Common models appear to be the AM2111 (basic, ~$100) and AM3111 (more LEDs, variable brightness, $150). However they have relatively low resolution (0.3 MP)
 ====AD-4013MT====

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 https://www.microscopemaster.com/digital-blue-microscope.html
-Could be interesting to try. They are really cheap on eBay (~$15)
+Could be interesting to try....QX5 can be had for $15 on eBay
 ==Modular tube==

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 McMaster: fixed zoom which unfortunately wasn't enough for my application. Otherwise I liked the focus knob
-=== QX3/QX5 ===
+===QX3/QX5===
 https://www.microscopemaster.com/digital-blue-microscope.html
-Could be interesting to try
+Could be interesting to try. They are really cheap on eBay (~$15)
 ==Modular tube==

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 McMaster 2022-03-10 summary:
-* Currently using a Jiusion-1000x, although its just barely enough for my application (hard to tell if laser is fully focused)
+*Currently using a Jiusion-1000x, although its just barely enough for my application (hard to tell if laser is fully focused)
-* Tried a USB2-MICRO-250X. Not enough magnification for me but otherwise nice
+*Tried a USB2-MICRO-250X. Not enough magnification for me but otherwise nice
-* Ordered a surplus Dino-Lite AD4013MT, a high end USB microscope
+*Ordered a surplus Dino-Lite AD4013MT, a high end USB microscope
-* Ordered a Nikon CM-10A from eBay Japan
+*Ordered a Nikon CM-10A from eBay Japan
-* A local friend has an Optem system I might be able to test
+*A local friend has an Optem system I might be able to test
 ==USB microscope==
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 [[File:USB2-MICRO-250X.jpg|none|thumb|174x174px]]
 McMaster: fixed zoom which unfortunately wasn't enough for my application. Otherwise I liked the focus knob
 ==Modular tube==
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 [[File:Optem devin.jpg|none|thumb|Above: unit with epi illumination from inspection machine. Far left: 90 degree steering mirror. Middle knobs: zoom and focus. Side port: for epi illumination fiber. Far right: a "Mituotyo M Plan Apo 20x SL" objective was attached]]
-=== Navitar ===
+===Navitar===
-=== Edmund? ===
+===Edmund?===
 edmunds compact
 <nowiki>https://www.edmundoptics.com/f/compact-telecentric-lenses/13816/</nowiki>
-=== infinistix ===
+===infinistix===
 Interesting but wasn't clear if enough magnification
-== Simple microscope ==
+==Simple microscope==
 These are purpose built microscopes with more integrated chassis supporting typically a single viewing port and a single objective.
-=== Mitutoyo VMU ===
+===Mitutoyo VMU===
-=== Nikon CM ===
+===Nikon CM===
 http://www.ckpi.net/Catalog_Nikon/Nikon%20CMseries.pdf
 McMaster: although these are generally fairly expensive on eBay, I found one for $80. Let's see how it does!

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-[[File:Mcmaster 2022 fi workstation.jpg|none|thumb|McMaster laser fault injection workstation showing microscope being used to focus and aim a laser]]
+[[File:Mcmaster 2022 fi workstation.jpg|none|thumb|McMaster laser fault injection workstation showing microscope being used to focus and aim a laser. Jiusion-1000x installed]]
 Originally created while researching basic microscopes for McMaster SCA/FI workstation. These need to see a rough idea of a die position, but not resolve individual transistors. Goals were:
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 *Compact => not get in the way of other tools such as laser
 *Relatively inexpensive (no more than $300?)
 ==USB microscope==
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 These are the most common professional option in this category. Common models appear to be the AM2111 (basic, ~$100) and AM3111 (more LEDs, variable brightness, $150). However they have relatively low resolution (0.3 MP)
-==== AD-4013MT ====
+====AD-4013MT====
 [[File:AD-4013MT mcmaster.jpg|none|thumb]]
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 "The AD4013MT handheld digital microscope is a 1.3 MP camera with an aluminum alloy housing and interchangeable nozzle feature and a max resolution of 1280 x 1024. The MicroTouch feature on the handheld digital microscope gives users the option of taking a picture right from the scope itself. This model comes with both a standard open faced nozzle as well as a sealed transparent cap nozzle designed to protect the lens and built in LED lights from dust, debris and moisture common to certain work environments. The removable nozzle feature also provides the user the option of increasing working distance when using the digital microscope without any nozzle installed."
-=== Jiusion-1000x ===
+===Jiusion-1000x===
 [[File:Jiusion-1000x.jpg|none|thumb]]
 One of the least expensive microscopes on Amazon.
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 McMaster:
-* The first laser workstation used one of these
+*The first laser workstation used one of these
-** Usable for my application but just barely. Try to replace with something I enjoy using more
+**Usable for my application but just barely. Try to replace with something I enjoy using more
-* Knob changes both focus and zoom
+*Knob changes both focus and zoom
-* Plastic cap can be removed
+*Plastic cap can be removed
-* Needed more tension to keep balls stable
+*Needed more tension to keep balls stable
-** Locking nut was replaced with a 1/4-20 bolt after drilling through
+**Locking nut was replaced with a 1/4-20 bolt after drilling through
-* USB combination cable is unreliable / bad contact sometimes
+*USB combination cable is unreliable / bad contact sometimes
-* Ground off mounting stand and epoxied the remaining ball + shaft into a 3D printed adapter to allow mounting the microscope to t-slot
+*Ground off mounting stand and epoxied the remaining ball + shaft into a 3D printed adapter to allow mounting the microscope to t-slot
-=== USB2-MICRO-250X ===
+===USB2-MICRO-250X===
 [[File:USB2-MICRO-250X.jpg|none|thumb|174x174px]]
 McMaster: fixed zoom which unfortunately wasn't enough for my application. Otherwise I liked the focus knob
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 ===Optem===
 [[File:Optem devin.jpg|none|thumb|Above: unit with epi illumination from inspection machine. Far left: 90 degree steering mirror. Middle knobs: zoom and focus. Side port: for epi illumination fiber. Far right: a "Mituotyo M Plan Apo 20x SL" objective was attached]]

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−	Originally created while researching basic microscopes for McMaster SCA/FI workstation. These need to see a rough idea of a die position, but not resolve individual transistors.	+	Originally created while researching basic microscopes for McMaster SCA/FI workstation. These need to see a rough idea of a die position, but not resolve individual transistors. Goals were:

−	Optem	+	* Light enough to mount on 3018 Pro CNC Z axis
		+	* Compact => not get in the way of other tools such as laser
		+	* Relatively inexpensive (no more than $300?)
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		+	== USB microscope ==
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		+	== Modular tube ==
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		+	==== Optem ====
		+	[[File:Optem devin.jpg\|none\|thumb\|Above: unit with epi illumination from inspection machine
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		+	Far left: 90 degree steering mirror
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		+	Middle knobs: zoom and focus
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		+	Side port: for epi illumination fiber
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		+	Far right: a "Mituotyo M Plan Apo 20x SL" objective was attached]]
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		+	They make