CHEAP USB microscope

**pjrage** · 05-10-2009, 03:23 PM

Anyone tried this one out? I've been eyeing it, but haven't pulled the trigger. It seems like a pretty good price. I bought my regular microscope through this company and everything worked out OK.

**TomSD** · 05-10-2009, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by pjrage

Anyone tried this one out? I've been eyeing it, but haven't pulled the trigger. It seems like a pretty good price. I bought my regular microscope through this company and everything worked out OK.

That and the OP's look the same actually. And look at the first review...

Originally Posted by Reviewer

Pros: It's a great, useful tool - I use it to check the edge when honing straight razors.
positive points:
- build quality
- great image quality
- high resolution
- useful stand
- supported on Linux (a must for me)

Cons: - after a few months a greasy substance appeared on the adjustment ring but I could wipe it off.

Other Thoughts: can't say andything about the quality of the included Windows-drivers and software as I use the product on Linux.

Bottomline: A great, useful tool, I don't want to miss it anymore. It's also way cheaper than in stores over here in Europe - electronics supply companies list the exact same product for three times the price you get it shipped here on DX...

**hi_bud_gl** · 05-10-2009, 04:25 PM

i should say before you guys run to buy this. it is very hard to focus on this . and you will see straight line. missing all chips i think too strong for edge. i can see chips clear with 100x buy this 200 x nothing perfect line. just my 2 cent

**The0ctopus** · 05-10-2009, 04:32 PM

these usb microscopes have been around for years, and they work pretty good for the price.

**hi_bud_gl** · 05-10-2009, 05:32 PM

check it out.if this is ok then go head buy it.whole edge 200x

YouTube - usp edge 200x

**Walt** · 05-10-2009, 06:24 PM

Thanks for that example of 200x. Is there any chance that you could post a similar video of the edge at 100x. That would be very helpful.

Regards - Walt

**hi_bud_gl** · 05-10-2009, 08:11 PM

i am sorry i can't .100x is a lot better will show to you every chips in the edge. i am using another microscope for 100x. if i miss chips on 20x, 30x ,i will find it on 100x -100%.
This is my experience with magnification.

**The0ctopus** · 05-11-2009, 05:24 AM

the lens looks super dirty, im surprised it wasnt better than that. ive seen great results using them to inspect trichomes
hers another review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2QH1JEqe88

**pjrage** · 05-11-2009, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

check it out.if this is ok then go head buy it.whole edge 200x

YouTube - usp edge 200x

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