OpenFlexure Microscope
3 months ago
- #3D-printing
- #microscopy
- #open-source
- OpenFlexure Microscope offers lab-quality microscopy with open-source design.
- Guide available for printing and assembling the OpenFlexure Microscope.
- Option to purchase microscope or kit from nearby vendors.
- Software available for download to control the microscope.
- Microscope is customizable, supporting both low-cost and lab-grade optics.
- Uses inverted optical geometry and high-precision mechanical stage.
- Motorization possible with low-cost geared stepper motors.
- Published overview in Biomedical Optics Express for v6.0.0.
- Academic publications and media coverage available for project insights.
- High-performance design with steps below 100 nanometers.
- Stable to within a few microns over several days.
- Minimizes post-print assembly and non-printed parts for ease and stability.
- Major expense is Raspberry Pi and camera module.
- Optics module can be swapped or modified for different magnifications.
- Optional filter cubes enable various microscopy techniques like fluorescence.