In order to demonstrate the various methods of oblique illumination I've started making a series of videos. The first, using a convex knife edge (after...
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Salvatore Previtera
salvatore_pr...
Apr 1, 2007 8:19 am
Hi Don, I am facing a similar problem adapting a relatively low resolution camera to my binocular scope (a Zeiss one bought long time ago for clinical...
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Salvatore Previtera
salvatore_pr...
Apr 1, 2007 8:48 am
Sorry, Don, I could not play the video on my PC (Vista Operating System). Salvatore ... From: Don Williams To: Microscope@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April...
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David Sykes
microfunguy
Apr 1, 2007 11:01 am
... System). It is a standard AVI file with DivX compression. Plays fine on WinXP. David...
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Don Williams
edfwilli
Apr 1, 2007 11:10 am
You need the Div-X Codec. You can find it on their website. Its free. D ... -- Dr E D F Williams http://www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/ ...
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scitech200
Apr 1, 2007 2:03 pm
Don, An outstanding demonstration movie! Once again, thank you for sharing your work. I have updated the summary webpage: ...
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emeylan
Apr 1, 2007 2:30 pm
Frank, I am in the US and I sell immersion oil. You can contact me privately at: emeylan at yahoo dot com emile ... institution....
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emeylan
Apr 1, 2007 2:35 pm
An other software which play almost all types of video is VLC Media player. Its free and you can find it on: www.videolan.org ... free. ... System). ... ...
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Don Williams
edfwilli
Apr 1, 2007 2:53 pm
In order to demonstrate the various methods of oblique illumination I've started making a series of videos. The second, using the same convex knife edge as...
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Don Williams
edfwilli
Apr 1, 2007 2:59 pm
I used the outside of the 3.5" floppy disk as it comes out of the housing. The radius is 42.65mm. Video of test 02 is ready and waiting. I'll probably take...
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Gordon Couger
gcouger
Apr 1, 2007 4:46 pm
Don, How do you think it compares with a properly illuminated image? Gordon...
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Jim Bosley
bosleyjr04
Apr 1, 2007 5:13 pm
All, On this site, and on the practicalmachinist site, there have been discussions on what liquid best breaks loose rusted/corroded threads. The discussions...
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too_many_tools
Apr 1, 2007 5:51 pm
I am planning on building a custom desk just for my microscopy hobby. I am looking for ideas as to what to include. With the workspace that you use, what works...
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Gordon Couger
gcouger
Apr 1, 2007 6:19 pm
If I was doing it I would put number one on the list i a vibration damped platform for the scope isolated from the rest of the desk and the rest of the room....
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DonH
djhmis
Apr 1, 2007 6:25 pm
In addition to all that, it is helpful to have the scope and the chair ergonomically placed so that you don't strain your back and neck when using the scope ...
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Steven Born
stevenbornsfv
Apr 1, 2007 8:23 pm
Take a look at Charles Krebs' website, at how he has his microscopes set up with a heavy copy stand to isolate his microscope from DSLR vibration. I use my...
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Raymond
tsuperbus
Apr 1, 2007 8:27 pm
I know it is pretty obvious, but I recently attached a shelf to the wall, about 40cm above the workbench. That is very helpful in keeping the workplace...
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J. Gregory
petrographic...
Apr 1, 2007 8:30 pm
All good suggestions. I built mine of thick, heavy materials, screwed- n-glued, so it is very stable and solid. Be sure you design it so the eyepieces are at...
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mervhob
Apr 1, 2007 8:39 pm
Hi Jim, That is a very interesting observation - that a mixture of Acetone and automatic transmission oil works so well. Transmission oils, if my memory serves...
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Gordon Couger
gcouger
Apr 1, 2007 9:50 pm
Hi Merv, Automatic transmission fluid/hydraulic fluid is about 10 weight oil at room temperature. I am pretty sure the viscosity increases as the temperature...
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Arthur
roseoptics
Apr 1, 2007 9:55 pm
At Colorado State, Dept. of Anatomy, We used to build heavy desktops with 4x4 posts for legs sitting in large coffee cans full of sand to isolate the building...
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mervhob
Apr 1, 2007 10:06 pm
Frank, There are a number of commonly available substitutes for correctly tailored immersion oil. ( Refractive Index = 1.516 or, 1.524 ) Firstly there is...
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mervhob
Apr 1, 2007 10:21 pm
Hi Ron, That is a good tip - I had forgotten about brake fluid, which is mostly glycol. Works well on bolts seized into aluminium (on aircraft). However, it is...
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mervhob
Apr 1, 2007 10:27 pm
Gordon, Thanks for that, yes the old EP90 lubricants were based on vegetable oils and had a smell you just can't forget! Cheers, Merv ... at ... stays the ... ...
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Steven Born
stevenbornsfv
Apr 2, 2007 12:16 am
Nice idea Arthur! All I need then, is four coffee cans and some sand! Steve ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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L.D.
d30digital
Apr 2, 2007 12:53 am
Take two base kitchen cabinets mounted to the wall and install an 8' counter top on them. Makes a solid durable work area with drawers for storage. I use...
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Steven Born
stevenbornsfv
Apr 2, 2007 4:47 am
Nice idea I remember the heavy duty Polaroid MP4+ stands at college. The can also be equipped with light table bases, and are great for macro photography. ...
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interlofer
Apr 2, 2007 5:15 am
Thanks Dr. W, and thanks to all of you who share so much. I use 'scopes both professionally and as a hobbiest. The discourse here is the most valuable that...
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Don Williams
edfwilli
Apr 2, 2007 7:22 am
People have been asking about fitting cameras to microscopes recently and so I have posted a picture of exactly how to do it in the Don Williams Photo album....
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Andy Chick
deviant_myotis
Apr 2, 2007 11:47 am
... suggestions? ive seen people use a sheet of glass for this porpous ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
