Microscope (Class 2)

Synopsys

We will make our own microscope to take a closer look at how last week’s cultures have grown. The subject of this class is microbio physiology and open source publishing.

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

Schedule

• Microbial physiology & Nutrient diversity
• Optics & The Cell
• Microscopy & Optics theory
• Open Source licensing & publishing
• Microscope design
• Microscopy practical
  • Preparing microscope slides
  • Operating a microscope
  • Gram Staining
  • Loeffler Methylene Blue Staining

Microscope Webcam Hack

To make a microscope you can hack a webcam Hackteria-style:

• SketchUp assembly
• SVG laser cut files

Microscope Design

Alternatively build your own microscope. Download the design files here:

• Functional and technical requirements
• SketchUp assembly
• SVG laser cut files
• STL 3D print files
• Fritzing wiring

Bill of Materials

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

• Webcam Microscope materials
• Microscope materials
• Microscopy practical materials

Assignment

Publish your microscopy video along with a Creative Commons license on your Github page.

Additional reading and hacking

• Microscopy
  • Microscopy theory
  • Microbehunter
  • Yahoo Microscopy Group
• 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