I have the same one. I think in general it is pretty good for the price. The image quality is good, the focus is precise, there is not to much delay or lag in the image and the adjustable LED's is a nice feature. But i do have two complaints on mine: 1. The aluminium stand is connected to the shielding on the USB cable, and i have many times zapped my laptop with static electricity causing it to shut down and restart, I solved this by using a powered USB hub between my laptop and the camera. 2. The threads on the height adjustment on my stand was bad when i got it so it has a tight spot on each revolution.
+Wankel Motor Haven't got those issues. I'm actually very surprised at how good the video is. I expected it to be really laggy, but with good light levels from the LEDs it scrubs up reasonably OK. Colour saturation definitely suffers from low light as well. In the Windows camera app there is an exposure adjustment, which helps a bit. Cheers Rob
That is a very nice piece of equipment. Everyone should have a USB microscope just for the novelty of it if nothing else. As for poking into tight places like a car door or a pipe or whatever I have one of those cameras on a 3 foot flexcable (1 meter). It is very hard to figure out what your looking at and how big it might be. I thought I would be able to use it to check brake pad thickness without taking the tire off but the judgement of thickness is hard to get right. Thanks for sharing.
This little microscope is great for finding steel splinters in your fingers when removing them with a pick and tweezers. Better than the loupe that I normally use.
Splinters of any kind can be hard to find and determine if totally removed, so this little unit could be just the ticket. No doubt you will be giving this a workout on the lathe Rob.
Now that was interesting. I do not use Windows so the software might be a problem, but my head does not fit where I want to use the loupe:) The stand is flimsy but just a bunch of turning so I am sure you could remake it.
+Juan Rivero Hi Juan. It's an interesting little gadget, and while not as convenient as a loupe, it can get into tight places. When I get time I may cut a gear with it, just as a demonstration. I take it you may be using Linux ? Basic web cam software from the repository should work, as that's all this gadget is - it just has a different focal length. Cheers Rob.
+leachim235 Looking in from the bottom of the column, you can see that twist is controlled by a cross pin riding in two slots. A slightly bigger diameter pin would solve the issue. However, I don't see how the screw column comes apart, and don't wish to break it May have to investigate further. Cheers Rob.
I had a look at the ADSM201 video and it is a better product. The new stand is much more rigid, and the 1080p capability is also a major step up. Of course it's a lot more expensive, but for high end users it's a definite improvement. Cheers Rob
Me again Rob. One last question. I have tried a web cam and the problem I had was the camera is backwards. When you put this camera over your right index finger and pull it towards you. Does it show it coming towards you on the monitor?? The web cam I have shows you finger or tool going the opposite way. Hope this makes sense. Lin
+Lin Bayford Hi Lin, If I point the camera away from myself towards a wall, then put my finger between the camera and the wall, when I move my finger it shows the correct direction of movement on the screen (as your eye sees the movement in real life). So if I move it away from me, the camera shows that direction of movement. Same thing for moving the finger right or left. Cheers Rob
I have one of these too, and quite like it except for the shiny aluminum finish. Sadly, the USB plug has a loose connection and I don't think that's something I'll be able to repair.
Hi Barry, The shiny base plate is a silly idea, but it's easily remedied by putting a small piece of matt finish paper/manilla folder on it. Plus you can move the item around with the paper. Works well. It's been so long since I did this video I can't remember if I mentioned that or not. Cheers Rob
good reveiw, really happy you like our product, and also made a review even we didn't ask. It's touching
It is a good product.
The review was totally fair and unbiased.
Glad you liked the video.
Cheers Rob
I have the same one. I think in general it is pretty good for the price. The image quality is good, the focus is precise, there is not to much delay or lag in the image and the adjustable LED's is a nice feature.
But i do have two complaints on mine:
1. The aluminium stand is connected to the shielding on the USB cable, and i have many times zapped my laptop with static electricity causing it to shut down and restart, I solved this by using a powered USB hub between my laptop and the camera.
2. The threads on the height adjustment on my stand was bad when i got it so it has a tight spot on each revolution.
+Wankel Motor Haven't got those issues.
I'm actually very surprised at how good the video is. I expected it to be really laggy, but with good light levels from the LEDs it scrubs up reasonably OK.
Colour saturation definitely suffers from low light as well.
In the Windows camera app there is an exposure adjustment, which helps a bit.
Cheers Rob
Good to hear from you rob
very cool item. I need to learn more about these.
thanks for sharing this. id love a microscope, but not sure what way to go yet.plenty of years left yet i hope.
That is a very nice piece of equipment. Everyone should have a USB microscope just for the novelty of it if nothing else. As for poking into tight places like a car door or a pipe or whatever I have one of those cameras on a 3 foot flexcable (1 meter). It is very hard to figure out what your looking at and how big it might be. I thought I would be able to use it to check brake pad thickness without taking the tire off but the judgement of thickness is hard to get right. Thanks for sharing.
+cerberus I like the new channel avatar Harold. Very professional. Cheers Rob
+cerberus And your recent video of a steel splinter in your finger via USB microscope got me thinking about getting one again. Rob
+xynudu it was done by one of my subscribers, anonymouseme, or a spelling close to that. Glad you like it.
This little microscope is great for finding steel splinters in your fingers when removing them with a pick and tweezers.
Better than the loupe that I normally use.
Splinters of any kind can be hard to find and determine if totally removed, so this little unit could be just the ticket.
No doubt you will be giving this a workout on the lathe Rob.
Great. Thanks. I just ordered one.
great video. very useful microscope.
i have the knob version of this....its pretty nice...i might 3 print a black base for it
Could you check the max magnification? Maybe putting a caliper or micrometer under it.
Excellent
Now that was interesting. I do not use Windows so the software might be a problem, but my head does not fit where I want to use the loupe:) The stand is flimsy but just a bunch of turning so I am sure you could remake it.
+Juan Rivero
Hi Juan. It's an interesting little gadget, and while not as convenient as a loupe, it can get into tight places.
When I get time I may cut a gear with it, just as a demonstration.
I take it you may be using Linux ? Basic web cam software from the repository should work, as that's all this gadget is - it just has a different focal length.
Cheers Rob.
Hi, I have the same scope, I am also impressed, but I hate a bit the horizontal wiggle. No Idea how to fix it. Do you?
+leachim235 Looking in from the bottom of the column, you can see that twist is controlled by a cross pin riding in two slots. A slightly bigger diameter pin would solve the issue.
However, I don't see how the screw column comes apart, and don't wish to break it
May have to investigate further.
Cheers Rob.
Yes I tried it a littlebit, but its hard to get the pin out without destroying the threads and that would be a pitty.
Greetings Mike
Hello xynudu, do you where I can download the software ? Thanks
www.oasisscientific.com/downloads.html
Try them all and see which one works best on your Windows operating system.
@@Xynudu thanks..!
Does it fit down a spark plug hole?
No.
500x? can't believe that.. this was not more than 100x.
Very big delay
our new product doesn't have delay problem, )
Which product are you referring to?
Enigma758
come to my channel and you will see. ADSM201
I had a look at the ADSM201 video and it is a better product.
The new stand is much more rigid, and the 1080p capability is also a major step up.
Of course it's a lot more expensive, but for high end users it's a definite improvement.
Cheers Rob
Our company is developing a new product with a big HD screen on it. And i'm really excited about that. And also a new stand.
xynudu. check Dave Jones' review EEVBlog #566
+acklan3
That's what made me buy this one. I'd only seen the fat barrel ones before.
Cheers Rob.
That works really good I say it's worth the money you spent
Definitely beautiful!
Many thanks for sharing.
Wish you all the best
Cheers
Looks very good.. thanks for sharing
Oh ! Like your camera !!
Me again Rob. One last question. I have tried a web cam and the problem I had was the camera is backwards. When you put this camera over your right index finger and pull it towards you. Does it show it coming towards you on the monitor?? The web cam I have shows you finger or tool going the opposite way. Hope this makes sense.
Lin
+Lin Bayford
Hi Lin,
If I point the camera away from myself towards a wall, then put my finger between the camera and the wall, when I move my finger it shows the correct direction of movement on the screen (as your eye sees the movement in real life).
So if I move it away from me, the camera shows that direction of movement.
Same thing for moving the finger right or left.
Cheers Rob
I have one of these too, and quite like it except for the shiny aluminum finish. Sadly, the USB plug has a loose connection and I don't think that's something I'll be able to repair.
Hi Barry,
The shiny base plate is a silly idea, but it's easily remedied by putting a small piece of matt finish paper/manilla folder on it. Plus you can move the item around with the paper. Works well. It's been so long since I did this video I can't remember if I mentioned that or not.
Cheers Rob
I want to use one of these for woodturning. I need to focus it about 14 to 20 inches from the object. Is this possible??
+Lin Bayford
Yes, these will focus from a few mm out to infinity - can be used as a web cam.
Cheers Rob
i need to measure soldering penetration, is this microscope able to give accurate dimension measurements?
No.
Rob I need to ask you some questions on this scope. Can I email you.
+Lin Bayford
Yeah, no problem, ask away.
Cheers Rob