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▲ thenthenthen 3 hours ago

Very cool, and I understand the off the shelf parts ambition, but what are those usb microscopes used for? These are absolute garbage (but light weight).

▲wongarsu 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Sounds like they are used for homing. For that they just need to observe a tiny spot at known distance with high resolution

To look at the output they recommend a separate regular microscope

▲ZiiS 3 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Phisics dictate they have a small depth of field but they can be absolutely incredible.

▲idiotsecant 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

To see the print? Weird comment.

▲MobiusHorizons 2 hours ago | parent [-]

The op asked because a usb microscope is basically unsuitable for seeing something this small with much clarity. From other replies it sounds like the purpose is for automated positioning which makes more sense.