A Boy and His Microscope - A Love Story

[@mustafaahmed3693]

"Our tastes develop much faster than our skills." What great advice.

[@葛哥-h9y]

Have so many money by my advise

[@MusicBent]

The gap between taste and skill... Ira Glass of This American Life fame gave a fascinating interview in 2009 about good story telling where i believe he coined this idea : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmPafYNmnt-YgKc Adam Savage and Tested have talked on multiple occasion about how anyone creating things experiences this gap: www.tested.com/art/makers/460018-ira-glass-gap-between-taste-and-skill/

[@twertas]

More like insight, not advise

[@igorhcc]

Mustafa Ahmed where's the link to the podcast?

[@drnrqsldch]

this was like wow, forget about the microscope that sentence is magic haha

[@YJ0AUF]

Wow, so many coincidences. I had the same clunky USB scope. I went to Huaqiangbei last November and purchased exactly the same microscope (same camera, screen and illuminator) from the same girl on the second floor. Now it's next to me on the workbench bench 100km East of Melbourne. Doing lots of SMD service work with it too. Awesome tool! I have a Chinese friend who lives/works in Shenzhen and operates a parts brokerage (Sunshun Electronics) and she helps me to find what I need, confirms genuine parts and sends frequent packages to Australia (or anywhere) Last week my Rigol spectrum analyser was delivered from the same market. The nearest parallel experience of visiting these markets I can convey, is watching Homer visiting the land of chocolate. The best advice I can give to upcoming electronics experimenters is to bite off more than you can chew, then chew like hell!

[@cinobro6393]

Hey, are you still in Melbourne and doing electronics?

[@agalah408]

@@cinobro6393 Absolutely. We have been steadily busy this year despite the Melbourne lockdown for several months. Some of the bits we make are for agricultural machinery and some in trucking. That part never stopped.

[@StrangeParts]

I totally forgot to include the AliExpress link in the description! Oops:) Here it is: goo.gl/XQX6s5 UPDATE 2: SueMay had some problems with the original AliExpress link. The short version is that another microscope seller was jealous of how many of you bought a microscope from her, and complained to AliExpress she was using a copyrighted image in her listing. So they deleted the listing, and she had to create a new one. The new link is the exact same microscope with the same accessories, just a new listing. It's a pity, as she had lots of really great feedback from you guys on the old listing! UPDATE: Matthew Wolfe found the interview I was referring to. Turns out it was Ira Glass, not Adam Savage. Another man I'm deeply inspired by and respect immensely. Go watch the video Tested posted about it: www.tested.com/art/makers/460018-ira-glass-gap-between-taste-and-skill/

[@MrFlynn10101]

love you man keep up the quality videos

[@Zakrz2007]

Strange Parts Thanks! :)

[@trailfork7815]

did linus survive china?

[@klickgeil8442]

You could edit the description.

[@gtechzero7668]

Thank you for fast response...will be nice also if you can link us the re-balling form :D

[@PapasDino]

Well, I FINALLY received my scope with DHL shipping (very quick!) and I'm totally pleased with its performance, thanks again!

[@MrAnderson84]

*I really like this guy, seems like just an all around good person who one would enjoy to be around. Another great video, keep it up*

[@goldark3]

Totally what i'm thinking woukd like to have a friend like that guy ;)

[@claralim5997]

He is so positive! I'm really inspired by him too

[@Kazutas]

(Y)

[@markp8295]

Watching the video of Scotty and Linus from LTT only amplifies this fact. Scotty is so nice, that I worry he gets taken advantage of.

[@katerose567]

he does

[@osmancelik6577]

I really love your channel!!! One of the most inspiring videos.

[@sooriyah007]

I can just imagine the joy of walking around the markets. For me its motorcycle parts. Just going to workshops or looking at parts online gives me such joy. Im so happy there is someone out there really doing what they love and being able to share it. Keep on going:)

[@bigandy1982]

You're helping someone out because she seems like a nice person. I love this. MASSIVE thumbs up!

[@mustafaahmed3693]

Love your channel. Loved the Collab with LTT and love the frequent video uploads.

[@boiii9793]

Mustafa Ahmed I found it boring.... Linus looked totally unenthusiastic.... Totally different vibe, I like these videos and the projects but that was just walking around a mall.

[@boiii9793]

It's just that collabs with ltt are never good.

[@leinadyon]

That collab was a fucking mess

[@mustafaahmed3693]

JOHN PAUL RODRIGUES Yeah, I can see why. I also prefer his videos that he does solo but at the same time want him to do collabs maybe... Just my taste but I see your point.

[@Astro_80]

That video was kinda embarrassing to watch honestly.

[@gabe5499]

I wish you and the microscope a life full of love and happiness

[@DummyAccount]

This video right here is how marketing works, people see you using something -> they see it works -> they like it -> they want one for them, now I'm looking forward to the next update video where you say that the lady from the markets is overwhelmed from all the microscope sales she's handling.

[@AnonymousMod.]

Looking at her store she hasn't sold any of these YET. But she has already moved 100+ orders or other scopes. So it looks like things are starting off okay :)

[@Quad5Ny]

Don't ever loose the enthusiasm, it is one of your best character traits. And it greatly enhances your videos. What I mean to say is; Don't get sucked into the daily KZbin grind. Anyway love your hard work and the content! Looking forward to the next one.

[@sensepsga6748]

I saw you on Linus Tech Tips recently! I don’t know why but I was really happy when I saw you. Thanks for making great content,. :D

[@allinone-eq1fk]

Sen you hutiya

[@sensepsga6748]

allinone 1 no sadly not, this is a fake name

[@cbluebeard]

I saw that too. Scott, you were awesome. Linus...not so much.

[@rogeliosaxon3391]

the channel is getting awesome!

[@ProPlayer-wq3nu]

Still a better love story than twilight

[@9yearoldepicgamersoldier129]

Pro Player 1⃣ LMFAO! 😂

[@bsvenss2]

My dad took me to the electronic store "Eltema" in Sweden when I was eight years old. My friends wanted to buy candy for their weekly allowance, I wanted electronics!! 🤣👍

[@roddiaz6128]

Loved seeing you with Linus in Junkyard Wars Worldwide. It did seem like he was stressed at the end of it and maybe next time y’all should have more time.

[@gkaradag11]

This is the first time I am ever commenting on a KZbin video but... the last part of your video where you talk about patience and our abilities growing much slower than expected kept me going several months ago and with practice I am somehow decent at what I do now. I just wanted to say thank you.

[@R.E.HILL_]

No link to the microscope store?

[@StrangeParts]

Oh man, totally forgot! Thanks for the reminder - just added it to the description.

[@Deses]

The goo.gl link doesn't seem to work? It just closes itself when I open it...

[@R.E.HILL_]

Strange Parts lol... what about the reducer, that you say is very important, how about a link for that one too?

[@benaaasaaas]

It's included with microscope that he linked

[@R.E.HILL_]

Benaaasaaas it is? Can't see it mentioned in the description or depicted on the store page...

[@26degration]

I actually got to strange parts after binge watching tested, then i binged all your content too. So glad you're a fan of tested aswell, love the super inspiring and especially extensive build videos. Mistakes and frustrations make you great!

[@ricksterk7014]

Ben heck next mate.

[@namepending155]

As for superhero qualities, my great aunt was an awesome lady, think the Grandma from Downton Abby. She had to use a microfiche reader like device to read and write due to Glaucoma. You'd get these letters written in perfect and neat font, but so small you would need a magnifying glass to read it because she was working off the screen. Yes, your mind can adjust from what it sees, working on small physical scale.

[@Bacon420]

I had Boy's Life from the School for the Blind, and in the back were always ads to sell greeting cards, gift wrap, and other party accessories door to door. I did that for YEARS, and every year it would get me a new microscope from the catalog of cool things you could get for selling so much stuff. Wow, the nostalgia! I loved microscopes.

[@miRaxTiPa]

Man, you must be the best microscope seller ever. EPIC! Even I want one now :D

[@ddegn]

I received mine last week. It's a great microscope.

[@ncc74656m]

And I will say this, too. For YEARS I only ever had a basic Rat Shack soldering iron, and I thought after a while that I'd hit a wall with my soldering skill. I was able to do board level work with it, but just barely, it was messy, and SMD was not even an option for me. After Radio Shack died, I needed to replace my soldering iron, and finally just gave up on trying to go cheap, so I bought a Hakko FX-888D... And I found out I can actually solder. Start small. Understand and work within the limits of your tools. Don't get discouraged. And once you've hit the point where your tools are holding you back, not your skills, then you can upgrade. If anything, working with limited tools improves your skills down the line for when you can afford to upgrade. And when all else fails, people like Scotty and the folks at your local hackerspace will be there for you.

[@rememberkarma]

Sue May is going to get hammered big time

[@perrywhitlow]

DUDE!!!!! you just made my whole day! i was one of the ones who emailed you and put notes in the comments section asking about your microscope, thank you! man your awesome!!! love the channel man keep up the good work!

[@OfficialSIRTRAPRELOADED]

If I would live in China especially in Shenzhen oh boy I would DIY a lot of things (more then I do already :P) You're living the dream mate! :-) EDIT: By the way, try out the TS100 Portable Soldering Iron. It's amazing and with the right power supply it kicks a*s! :-)

[@Cher007]

Eh was suchst du denn hier :O :D

[@OfficialSIRTRAPRELOADED]

Alex Kirchgessner Nichts nur mein Nerd Herz belustigen 😄

[@OfficialSIRTRAPRELOADED]

Linus indeed!

[@MichaelTeeuw]

TS100 FTW! ❤️

[@BassBoostedDuck]

SIR' TRAP - RELOADED so true I’m trying to get started i have what I need it’s just finding a space to do it in

[@HungarianManbeast]

Dude, you are the greatest youtube influencer ever, just rewatching all of your videos and I have to say, this is what youtube for. You are a day to day inspiration for me.

[@GadgetReviewVideos]

Hey Scott, been enjoying your journey. Reminds me of me when I first started getting serious into the hobby as an adult and with the same trouble being yelled at for always taking things apart as a kid. I still have my first radio shack 15 watt fire stick soldering iron. I wanted to share some info on your microscope to help your viewers. And if you have any questions feel free to contact me. They are almost all made by sunny optical and re-branded by a lot of different companies. The main things are the magnification, bi or tri nodular for camera or cyclops camera viewing. And the quality of the reduction lens for the camera makes a big difference not just in quality of the image but also the field of view and focus area to keep the camera focused with your eye pieces while changing magnification. I have a few reduction lenses, contact me if you want to try some better ones. I have a long video on this topic, still doesn’t cover 100% since their is so much around microscopes but it also might help your viewers. This is mine and looks like your microscope head, it the SZM Series Zoom Stereo Microscope head made by sunny optical. Looks like yours is a Standard magnification 7X~45X. Use optional auxiliary lens, the magnification can be up to 3.5X~180X depending on the Barlow lens. I would suggest getting a 1.0X Barlow lens, basically no magnification but it’s a lot easier to clean the solder splash or flux fumes from it and can thread into the bottom of the Barlow you use. Also this way you don’t mess up any coating in the 0.5 Barlow lens, it’s also harder to clean because of the curved options lens. The bi-nocular one is two optical lenses as you mentioned. The Tri-nocular one is with a prism for the third camera port that reflect the image to the camera and allows you to still see through both eye at the same time. Their are some that close off one eye by flipping a mirror for the image to the camera, commonly referred to cyclops camera microscopes. Usually only good if you need to snap a picture then go back to both eyes but not for video to a separate recording source. I also have a great slice in China for microscope cameras and reduction lenses, but he doesn’t sell microscopes. Maybe your friend and mine should partner up? I tend to recommend cameras with the Sony IMX series sensors, they just seem to be great sensors. Well I hope this helps your viewers some, and maybe you also? Scott (yes, that’s my name also).

[@GadgetReviewVideos]

For this interested in the video I mentioned you can find it with this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHeqh2mVicdqjKM

[@fatigue1522]

cool thx for the info

[@26degration]

Gadget Review Videos tldr

[@cylepsycc1050]

I am so glad that your child dream coming true as you found an place filled with stuffs you like and need. I really like your positive attitude to each project you made, and each person you communicate with. Thank you very much for these contents and please do more.

[@glost12311goduer]

Wow it already has 68 orders, you're doing great stuff man

[@interestingspagetti]

Anyone had one of these yet? I'm about to order

[@Electronic4081]

Literally my life! I’m 15 and using a cheap adjustable temperature soldering iron. I want to get a really nice soldering iron soon but never find the time/money to... I don’t feel like I need a microscope though because I don’t really do small solder work. I would rather buy a hot air station or expand my inventory on parts. It’s great to see that you started out like me and ended up that good and smart! I hope that I know as much as you when I’m older! Very inspirational! Keep up the great videos!

[@simonstergaard]

Where is the link to aliexpress ?

[@StrangeParts]

Oh man, totally forgot! Thanks for the reminder - just added it to the description.

[@art1muz13]

DUDE,not to come off as a cliche, but you are extremely articulate in what you do and say on the entertaining and informative videos. Keep up the stellar stuff!

[@Tntdruid]

Where is the shop link?

[@StrangeParts]

Oh man, totally forgot! Thanks for the reminder - just added it to the description.

[@Tntdruid]

Strange Parts np 😄

[@PeterM0911]

This story about the microscope is amazing. Basically you just free advertised SueMay for the world and now she can extend her business. I mean, probably lot more people will buy this m.scope, because you used it. Everyone wins. The internet and social media could do so magnificent things if people would use them reasonably. Great video again.

[@salutoitoi]

If you could visit some factories in China, it could be cool. Love your videos !

[@sean3278]

salutoitoi he's done a few

[@juicyclaws]

Its cool and heart warming to see someone like you get such a big following. I see so many around me who havent experienced the mental serenity that comes with solving a truly difficult and focus demanding task. Its really a super power these days when everything is so quick and short dopamine burst driven.

[@seanodonnell3683]

Does anyone have a link to the Tested podcast episode?

[@MusicBent]

I don't have a link to the podcast, but Adam has mentioned this idea on multiple occasions. One is here: www.tested.com/art/makers/460018-ira-glass-gap-between-taste-and-skill/ Ira Glass of This American Life fame gave a fascinating interview in 2009 about good story telling where i believe he coined this idea : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmPafYNmnt-YgKc

[@jayamd3579]

did you get a link?

[@morels]

... just waiting for the link...

[@MultiAdrake]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWq0kJSimduta5o is it this one?

[@soulsurvivor10]

I just posted the link in the comments to where you can find what he's talking about. See if you can like it to boost it up for people to see.

[@sadakotube]

Same, I used to think I was horrible at soldering until I got myself a soldering station. Having steady heat helps a lot

[@unixnerd1]

76 orders already, nice bit of business you've sent her way. :-)

[@Joker1531993]

126 for this day :)

[@amshermansen]

I got into DIY keyboards a year ago with the Ergodox kit. I had limited soldering experience prior to that, but I love how it becomes almost like meditation to solder LEDs and switches in.

[@seanmchughnt]

Thought you did a great job on the video with Linus. Seemed like a "Tough Crowd". He is brilliant as are you, but I think I would be in the same place wth "overload"...

[@ByteReview]

Yay for the ongoing video quality improvement! Love your stuff dude! Keep cracking!

[@sonny01red]

Can you turn your Xiaomi into a Hackintosh? Would love to see that

[@wmcmick]

I bought one of these a year and a half ago, it has helped immensely, so fun to use.

[@tonylorentzen]

May I at least suggest you have some small Strange Parts emblems made up that we can stick onto our new microscopes ;-)

[@rodolfoalvim]

watching about you childhood just got me to remember that i also dreamed to build a robot, with parts that i had at home as a plastic barrel of oil that i used to play with, thinking about how to put a floor polisher inside it... it doesn't make much sense today but it was a good remembrance, thanks to make me remember that...

[@midsummer251]

Your channel is so good!!!!!

[@Dr.Peppermintz]

Thanks Scott. Another great video, and great advice. I feel like I can relate with some of our struggles in some aspects; I.e, the clumsiness and frustration. I hope you’ll continue making videos with the same positive atmosphere you do all the time.

[@BeechHorn]

Thanks for sharing/organizing this. Just one question, where is the link to Sue May's microscope on AliExpress?

[@StrangeParts]

Oh man, totally forgot! Thanks for the reminder - just added it to the description.

[@picpac2348]

I don't know why it is, but your videos are the best. It's just so clear that you simply film your passion and I think that's all you need :D

[@unarei]

where is the store link

[@StrangeParts]

Oh man, totally forgot! Thanks for the reminder - just added it to the description.

[@AKFORDAYS]

www.aliexpress.com/store/product/1080P-HDMI-digital-camera-0-7-4-5X-three-head-video-microscope-LED-adjustable-light-source/3210043_32836175023.html

[@andrewb.5996]

Mate as a married and totally straight bloke....what can I say....you are adorably honest! Keep up the great vids dude. Not that there is anything wrong with that if you are a Seinfeld fan!!!!!!!!!!! Andrew.

[@arielelbaum]

Can anyone see a link to the AliExpress item? Thanks

[@StrangeParts]

Oh man, totally forgot! Thanks for the reminder - just added it to the description.

[@arielelbaum]

Strange Parts thank you, absolutely love your content by the way!

[@brandonbaichoo7408]

That last part of the video was gold.

[@stvn___]

Wait, do you have a link to the AliExpress store?

[@StrangeParts]

Oh man, totally forgot! Thanks for the reminder - just added it to the description.

[@stvn___]

Cool, thanks

[@guykhalat]

I truly enjoy the content you make, ever since i saw the original iphone video i realised i need to see more and when you started uploading a while back it made me really happy, so please keep up with the videos and content you make

[@Dman1812]

I want to hear your story, how did you wind up a full time traveler?

[@zetapi]

Hey, Scotty! I absolutely love your videos and the amount of effort you put into the production of them. You have inspired me to look at the world of technology and electronics even closer than ever before and have given me an amazing insight into the great things that can be achieved by one person! Also... Android is the phone master-race. Sorry ;D

[@o_-_o]

What is the link to her AliExpress shop?

[@StrangeParts]

Oh man, totally forgot! Thanks for the reminder - just added it to the description.

[@o_-_o]

Thank you and her so much!!!

[@Ashwin-zg7rt]

So much joy in your eyes. This is what happens when you pursue your life's true passions

[@Zak-ob5ze]

What's the maximum magnification, and is there any way to increase it

[@Scarodactyl]

It is your standard 4.5x max zoom stereo microscope, multiplied by 10x through thr eyepieces for 45x. You can get a 2x auxiliary lens, which doubles zoom but halves working distance, or higher mag eyepieces which do increase the size of the image you see but don't increase resolution--15x is usually ok but 20x can be uncomfortable to use. There are stereo microscopes with higher baseline zooms but most are fairly expensive unless you find a nice vintage one.

[@vonnikon]

$300 is a great deal for this piece. However, most people probably don't need the camera feature. And shipping costs from China are high. Most people should be able to find regular stereo microscopes (without camera) more locally in the $200~300 range.

[@webeskimo]

@Hesher no this is really a good price

[@irchonite1953]

This video has partly helped motivate me to continue working on learning about how computers work & computer sciences. I stopped teaching myself about it for a good few weeks, now I'm aching to get back to learning

[@smithwillnot]

113 orders

[@YOLO-tq3el]

As a new mech engineer student your videos are very inspiring.

[@Zak-ob5ze]

Next project. Make your OWN phone.

[@liujiangogogo]

Zak R ,he already made...

[@Zak-ob5ze]

The end of time an iPhone

[@liujiangogogo]

Zak R ,so?

[@Zak-ob5ze]

The end of time I want him to make a custom phone

[@SlowlyLosinIt]

Real quick, I'm going to be the "basic drama KZbin comment"....but I have to say it. This is, by far, the best channel on KZbin. Watching you makes me want to take on the world, for some odd reason. Like, I was in a depressed state of mind (idk why, happens when I have a seizure), until I saw you uploaded. Now I'm ready for my day.

[@Slasher6339]

Quick question: what qualifications do you have ?

[@Vyrkhan]

He is an ex-silicon valley software engineer

[@Slasher6339]

Vyrkhan thanks that’s good to knw cuz I’m an engineering student myself

[@6jonline]

I saw a video when you got this for your DIY iPhone. I was almost as impressed by the setup and demonstration before delivery as I was with the actual quality of the scope. If the camera on it looks this good, I'm sure the actual scope makes SMD work look like you're soldering your thumb to your fist. $300usd+35usd shipping to Canada....found my next major lektronix purchase. Your final advice is quite wise advice. Being based on Adam's wisdom just adds that much more credibility to it.

[@VlogDeIT]

Primul :D

[@VlogDeIT]

Da, am fost al 57-lea :D

[@kanidomemaster5419]

After watching your first video, I was afraid that it was it, but now watching you do videos often makes me super happy!

[@ringodooby]

Someone just made a new best friend in the markets.....nice guy doing nice things for nice people

[@Reikes2]

That Boy's Life article was also my starting point into a passion for electronics and robotics.

[@Tomyb15]

I just wanna say that I love the Strange Parts logo. I'm always looking at different logos and thinking about how I'd try and make my own logo of a given thing. My personal preference is the sort of minimalist, sometimes material design that's simple yet meaningful and I have to say: Your logo ticks every item on my list. I'm always seeing (what in my opinion are) tacky and over complicated logos but yours just struck me. Whoever made it has my admiration.

[@codebeat4192]

The two lenses to keep depth is really an useful advice. Great video.

[@DurackUnderwood]

Love it Scotty, you're doing an excellent job in keeping us all entertained, yet again! Appreciate the variety and passion in each video you're throwing at us, love it!

[@DIY3DTECHcom]

The key is good tools as I too started soldering almost 50 years ago and you should have seen the soldering iron I had to use and crap solder (with lead in it!). Talk about "cold joints" and frustration yet today with a high quality soldering station and equally high quality solder it is far easier then yester-year! Also, if you are are addicted to the smell of fresh IC chips (yes they have a new chip smell) then you must make a pilgrimage to Shenzhen! (Singapore & KL also have similar areas, however Shenzhen is the epi-center).

[@posban]

My kind of guy and another classic bit of content. Thanks and keep them coming.

[@Flojoe6274]

1) RIP Radio Shack. Might need to explain that reference to anyone born before 2000. 2) You ran into doorjams but they let you sordor? Wish I had your parents. I couldn't cut nice butterflies and thry wouldn't let me cut my food (until I got a scholarship to college.) 3) You might have needed glasses. Or, you might be an Aspie, like me. But, who cares? You can now be a hero to all clumsy nerds, like the one I was anf you might have been. 4) Thank you. You make "strange parts" come together into amazing things and introduce us to amazing people...like you are now.

[@shivamanand1709]

The last line is actually really nice. It takes time and practice. 😊

[@greywolf271]

Your comment at about 7:02 about depth of field, need for binocular vision, etc might only be an individual preference. At work, I use a Tagarno with a monitor and never have that problem. You need to first position the tip close to the IC and then work your way to the joint. Works for me all the time. One issue I did have with a monitor initially was that if I had it sitting to the side, being able to relate to the workpiece in front of me was somewhat difficult. However once your brain reorients itself with a bit of practice, even this issue soon disappears. Interestingly, we also have a Nikon low power binocular microscope that we used previously. After I got used to the monitor, going back to a direct viewing glass scope was disconcerting.

[@shammeerr]

The simplest and honest youtuber ever 😍😍😍😍😍

[@KX36]

I just bought *almost* the same microscope from within Europe/UK, so without having to pay extra import tax and expensive shipping. The model number seems to be SZM45T1. The binocular version is SZM45B1, but there are several variants in the manual with different combinations of bases etc. Mine looks identical to Scotty's one except for mine has a tiny little metal lever on the left side of the head. *TAKE CARE WHEN SHOPPING*. This lever disengages one eyepiece and diverts the light to the trinocular port, so my microscope is not "Simul-focal" like the one in the video. This is actually pretty standard for trinocular microscopes in my experience. Often you either only use the trinocular port for taking still photos or you use the eyepieces for focussing and then work/teach through the camera for the rest of the session. You can still work through the right eyepiece and record the video, just know that you'll be blind in 1 eye. It's still better than the adapters for binocular microscopes where you take one eyepiece out to put a C mount adapter in for a camera and then you can't get your face in to use the other eyepiece. Also, be very careful shopping for "Simul-focal" microscopes on ebay etc. Most of the ones labelled as Simul-focal under $500-700 are not, they are exactly like my one. Other points I hope will be helpful to those shopping for this: - Be very careful with what camera you get for the trinocular port. Some of them only have a CVBS (BNC connector) on them and you need hardware meant for CCTV in order to get the picture out of them. The one that came with mine has USB, VGA and CVBS, but all the settings on it that come up on the on-screen display menu appear on the VGA but not the USB outputs. I don't know if that's still true for the newer ones with HDMI output instead of VGA. If I was to buy the camera separately, I'd get the blue 14MP Lapsun (USB+HDMI+TF card outputs) camera with the 6 red buttons that's all over ebay for $150. I could have got the trinocular microscope without a camera and then bought that separately for about $70 more than i spent on the bundle. - You will need a M28 (the threaded trinocular port on the microscope) to C mount (the threaded port on the camera) adapter lens of power between 0.3x and 0.5x. You can see at 4:14 that Scotty has the SZMCTV1/2 which is a 0.5x lens. 0.3x-0.35x (SZMCTV1/3, $30 on aliexpress) would better show the full field of view from the eyepiece. My microscope came with a 1x adapter which zooms in way too far. This is something which can't be fixed with digital zoom on the camera. Be very careful again shopping for these as if they have "eyepiece" in the title, they'll be the type meant to swap an eyepiece out for and won't fit the trinocular port. - The Barlow lens adapter thread for the objective appears to be a standard M48*0.75 thread. That didn't come with my microscope and it looks like it doesn't come with the one Scotty's linked either. It's not an absolute requirement, but it gets you some more working distance and gets your head up into a more comfortable position and protects the objective lenses from damage as you work under them. You probably want around 0.5-0.7x. They're only around $20-30. In short, all my issues and extra expenses come from the trinocular port and camera. You should probably question whether you really need a trinocular microscope instead of a binocular. For me, binocular with the Barlow lens would have been around $300 delivered, trinocular without camera would have been $315, whereas the trinocular with camera + Barlow lens and 0.33x C mount adapters has cost me around $420. The microscope in the video is apparently Simul-focal, has a more appropriate c mount adapter lens than mine, has a more modern camera, but it looks like the camera doesn't have USB output and doesn't come with an objective Barlow lens and that would have cost me about $450 with import tax, shipping and a Barlow lens.

[@djkevlarr]

Respect 2 U. I thank my father for showing me to Solder.. if you like electronics it’s a very important skill to learn.

[@rcninjastudio]

I've been a electronics engineer for 30 year and all I can say is that I need one of these, old age and long nights of looking at little fiddly parts have taken it's toll, then all I need is something to steady my hands lol

[@HugeHeadedGaming]

my favourite channel. period.

[@EXROXX]

Best Chanel of KZbin right now, no doubt

[@Psi105]

That microscope is quite a popular china microscope and sold by lots of people on aliexpress. Amscope (US microscope seller) rebrand them and sell for 3 times the price. A couple of extra things of note: 1) LuckyZoom is another aliexpress seller that is really good and sell lots of these microscopes in various configurations. 2) Be aware that some version have a knob you pull/pull to switch between using both eye pieces or one eyepiece and the camera. This is normally fine except for people who want to stream while they work. For those people you need to make sure you get one that can do all 3 at once. These are usually called 'simul focus' microscopes. 3) For the camera port at the top you need to buy a 0.5x adapter, if you don't use one the camera will only see about 30% of what you see in the eyepiece, its like the camera is always zoomed in on the center. Getting the 0.5x adapter mostly solves this, its more like 80% 4) i recommend the version with a boom arm, so you can move it back and forward or push it out of the way when not using it. 5) Some boom arm versions have no metal base under where you work, the microscope is just free standing above your desk mounted on a boom that goes back to a large base behind the microscope. This is the kind i like the most. 6) If you get a camera check what its native resolution is, most will output 1080p but not all have 1080p sensor. 7) 100% agree about getting a 0.5x barlow for the bottom. So much easier to work under it with the extra room. Some people say it reducing the optical quality but i don't notice this. You can get all that stuff including a nice boom arm, barlow lens, camera etc.. for about US$650 inc shipping in package deals on aliexpress (luckyzoom seller).

[@Tucciiz]

I am genuinely happy I found this channel a little more than a year ago.

[@JustinGreenwoodDelgado]

Mines finally arrived (UK customs checks) and I can confirm that they come with USA plugs but there rated to 240v so work fine with some USA to UK plug adaptors. I cant wait to use it on my next project! Top find thanks Strange Parts

[@ChristianGutierrez]

Thanks for pointing out the fact that a usb microscope on a screen will have latency, I did not know that, and was really opting for that type rather than the eye loop one.

[@bcadventure2015]

This video made me feel a lot better about my abilities and how they will co tiniest to grow. Sometimes it’s nice to be reminded. Awesome video Scotty!

[@davejacobsen3014]

Having taken microcell biology in the early seventies I learned how nice an expensive binocular microscopes in the classes are. But in those days they were expensive and mostly only pre med students purchased them.

[@nullgator8073]

I always thought I sucked at soldering, then I got rid of my RadioShack iron for a $30 weller one, found out about flux, got a board vice, and suddenly, soldering didn't seem like such an impossible skill to learn. Quality tools are way more important than a lot of people think

[@AbrahamUwana]

9:29 - 9:55 was the moment when I decided to definitely like this video. Thanks for those words.

[@Victor4X]

Even though I don't understand all the intricacies of the things in your videos, I feel like I can understand enough with your commentary. Your videos are very entertaining and educational! :)

[@bgoode20061]

I completely agree that having a microscope helps immensely. I have a cheap $100 microscope from Amazon but I'm able to do pretty much everything I want because of it. From working on phones to amps to game consoles.

[@brianfindlay61]

I found your channel through the LTT colab. Glad you did it because since then I've been watching all your previous videos! Your Awesome, keep making great stuff!!

[@Gooberpatrol66]

Legend says that this guy's smile once brought a puppy back to life.