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...
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...
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...
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). ... ...
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...
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...
All, On this site, and on the practicalmachinist site, there have been discussions on what liquid best breaks loose rusted/corroded threads. The discussions...
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...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Frank, There are a number of commonly available substitutes for correctly tailored immersion oil. ( Refractive Index = 1.516 or, 1.524 ) Firstly there is...
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...
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 ... ...
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...
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. ...
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...
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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