Class 4 - Optics & Microscopy

Synopsys

We will make our own microscope to take a closer look at how your cultures have grown. The subject of this class is optics and biomaterial production.

Schedule

• Microscopy & Optics theory PDF - Video
• Microscope Design PDF - Video
• Gene.coop Discussion: genetics and ethics. gene coop contract
• Practicals
  • Preparing microscope slides
  • Operating a microscope
  • Gram Staining
  • Loeffler Methylene Blue Staining
  • Liquid culturing
  • Alternative staining with food colouring

Devices

This week you may choose what type of device you like to build. The Microscope Webcam Hack is relatively simple, compared to the full Microscope Design.

Webcam Microscope

• BHA_Webcam_Microscope repository

Compound Microscope

• BHA_Microscope repository

Bill of Materials

In order to take part in this class you will need the following materials:

• Webcam Microscope materials
• Compound Microscope materials

Additional reading and hacking

• Microscopy
  • Microscopy theory
  • Microscope basics animation
  • DIY stainings
  • Microbehunter
  • Yahoo Microscopy Group
  • Lens simulations
  • Single lens simulation
• DIY Designs
  • 3D printable microscope
  • OneDollar Compound Microscope
  • Hackteria Microscopy
  • DIYBio Singapore
  • Makezine Laser Microscope

Feeling lazy?

Go ahead and buy a microscope:

• LCD video microscope

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