The material list is based on the Requirements list

Bill of Materials

This time we will not use a microprocessor.

Must have

# Amount Description Supplier NL Cost
1 1 Webcam Tweakers Pricewatch 7.00
2 1 3mm MDF Houthandel Schmidt 3.00
3 1 Power switch iPrototype, EOO 0.95
4 1 White LED iPrototype, EOO 0.52
5 1 220 Ohm resistor iPrototype, EOO 0.45
6 1 7.5 W power supply iPrototype, EOO 13.95
7 1 Jack Adapter iPrototype, EOO 0.85
8 4 35 mm focal length convex lens (*1) ScienceStore, GreenWeld 1.25
    Total costs   **
  • You will also need some M3 10 mm and 30 mm bolts and nuts

(*1) 35 mm focal length lenses can also be found in single use cameras, available anywhere like Kruidvat EUR 5.89 or you could simply ask a shop to save the used cameras for you.

Alternatives

  • You can often find sweet deals for microscope objectives on eBay
  • Professional lens suppliers are Thorlabs, Knight and Edmund

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