This is a kit containing just the assembly components for making an OpenFlexure Microscope v7. This Assembly Kit is ideal for users who plan to use their own 3D-printer for making an OpenFlexure Microscope. For each kit sold, 20% of profits is donated to the Humanitarian Technology Trust. Kit Contents The assembly kit contains the hardware, electronics and motors as outlined below. Visit the Product Guide for a detailed list of the kit contents including photos of all of the parts. Microscope Assembly Kit contains: Raspberry Pi Camera Board v2 - 8 Megapixels - with 20cm long flex ribbon cable and lens removal tool Sangaboard v0.5 - pre-programmed and tested 3 x 28BYJ-48 5V stepper motors 64GB High Speed MicroSD Card with Raspbian OpenFlexure OS Condenser Lens (5mm focal length plastic lens) Light Oil (approx. 1 mL in squeeze bottle) Illumination Kit: Illumination LED board with 12” long 2-pin cable and 3 x LED diffusers 2.5mm Ball-End Allen Key Hardware Kit: 17 x M3 10mm Socket Head Screws, 18 x 6.5mm self-tapping screws, 4 x M3 25mm Hex Bolt Screws, 3 x M3 Brass Nuts, 21 x M3 Hex Nuts, 8 x M3 Washers, 3 x O-Ring, 1 x M3 8mm Socket Head Screw, 1 x set of extra parts Additional Components Not Included The kit does not include a Raspberry Pi. The microscope software supports Versions 3B, 3B+, and 4B. You can provide your own Raspberry Pi with power supply or you can purchase a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and power supply as separate products from our online store. Raspberry Pi 4 Model B - 4 GB RAM Raspberry Pi power supply, 5.1V 3A with USB C To build the High-Resolution version, you will also need to two additional optical components: 12.7mm achromatic doublet lens and a suitable microscope objective such as the 40X Plan objective. You can supply your own optics or purchase these from our online store.
