I Made A Crude Microscope!

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  1. S-H

    S-H MacGyver in the Garden

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    Remember these 2 glass lenses I got recently?

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    Well combining these 2 back to back, I discovered that I now have a makeshift crude microscope.

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    Now this simple contraption can easily enable me to spot plant pests very quickly - Instead of lugging the microscope which me into the garden.

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    Phone camera is unable to do justice here, (the eye can focus on 4 times more magnification)... It's far better zoom in comparison to any magnifying glass, which at best are 2x power. But this is the same power as a jeweler's loupe, exceeding 10x easily. And instead of squinting through it - This is a giant where both eyes can easily see the target at the same time!

    I think I'm more happy with this use and configuration, instead of utilizing these in a security system to blind intruders (by burning their retina to a crisp).
     
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  3. Zigs

    Zigs Young Pine

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    Nice one Shahbaz :)

    I have a Jeweller's Loup, he keeps emailing me and saying he wants it back :D
     
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    S-H MacGyver in the Garden

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    Very funny Zigs. :snicker: But yes, I like this configuration a lot. I'll get more lenses for the security system - However on this I'm thinking about adding a small ring light of smartphones. Or make one myself, if whatever is available turns out to be of the wrong size.
     
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    Anniekay Shovel Kicker

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    If it's really crude you need to slap it every time it doesn't talk to you with respect. ....
     
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    Zigs Young Pine

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    That should get it to focus :D

    I took a pic of my magnifying glass with led lights for you to see Shahbaz :)

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