USB Microscope

[drillher]

Has anybody used a inexpensive USB microscope to view their stylus and cantilever to set the SRA?It would also be good to check the azmuth.If so,which microscope?Thanks,
Dave

 

[kirk57]

Check out this thread. I bought the scope linked in the first post, but haven't received it yet

 

[william13]

I never checked out a stylus but if it is thicker than a mosquito's Proboscis it could work
Its really not a toy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/INTEL-PLAY-...147?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f18c3513b

 

[drillher]

Kirk,

The link did not connect.Thanks,
Dave

 

[william13]

its called an intel play qx 3 microscope: they are about 30 bucks on ebay used. I bet it would work

 

[kirk57]

Kirk,

The link did not connect.Thanks,
Dave

Sorry about that, I fixed the link.

 

[william13]

This is off topic but I noticed you have a Lenco-75: Good job!!! I am jealous

 

[drillher]

Thanks for that link Kirk.Do you know if the microscope comes with the software built in that was used for the SRA angle measurement?
Dave

 

[william13]

No it does not. This is a toy microscope that has a great magnification. For instance I swatted an ant in my house and it was still alive. My wife said could that be a termite? So I took the critter and put it under the usb microscope. I could see the ant perfectly and all structures perfectly. But this is just something to magnify things...not for stylus per say. That why its cheap. I think you are looking for something more sophisticated than my idea

 

[kirk57]

Thanks for that link Kirk.Do you know if the microscope comes with the software built in that was used for the SRA angle measurement?
Dave

If you mean the DigiMicro scope that I linked to, the answer is 'I don't know'. The OP (AK member Phack) definitely used some kind of SW to determine SRA. After I get mine I'll know more.

 

[drillher]

Please do let me know about the angle measurement software.I could use a protractor right on the screen of my lap top...