Monoprice 60/250x USB microscope

[Doug]

On 01/26/2015 01:25 PM, Dotan Cohen wrote:
> On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 7:19 PM, Richard Shaw <hobbes1069 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Anyone know if this works? Obviously the software would take WINE or
>> virtualization in Windows so I'm not worried about it, but is the hardware
>> compatible?
>>
>> http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=117&cp_id=11711&cs_id=1171101&p_id=11613&seq=1&format=2&cl=res
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Richard
>>
>
> If it uses regular webcam drivers then it might work. I don't see who
> the manufacturer is, but if I find it then I'll contact then directly
> to ask.
>
> This microscope is more expensive, but it does work with Linux:
> http://www.adafruit.com/products/636
>

Those thinking about using a microscope should be aware that for electronics work, a magnification range of
roughly 7 to 25 is all you can practically use, and you _will_ need the lower magnification ~ 10x--most of
the time.

--doug, retired RF engineer