IBM open sources $300* fully-functional Lego microscope design (2020)

a year ago

IBM scientist Yuksel Temiz built a $300 fully-functional microscope using LEGO bricks, a Raspberry Pi, and a 3D printer.
The microscope has a resolution of 10 micrometers and rivals commercial microscopes that cost significantly more.
Temiz created a LEGO-style instruction manual and a DIY video to help others build the microscope at home.
The microscope is used in IBM's microfluidics lab for research and has been featured in peer-reviewed papers.
The design allows for high-resolution images without glare, useful for scientific reports and presentations.
A child successfully assembled the microscope using the LEGO instructions, demonstrating its accessibility.
The microscope can be modified for different uses, such as taking cross-section images.
Temiz hopes the microscope will be used in schools and developing countries due to its low cost and educational value.

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