Raspberry Pi Camera Adapter remix

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With reference to Jbeale's original concept: I simply increased the internal barrel diameter up to 25.4mm, which then slides smoothly over the microscope tube. I've included the STL file for your convenience, but you can easily start with jbeale's original OpenSCAD file if preferred. This particular budget microscope features a sub-stage plano/concave mirror, so I employed a torch to illuminate the (blood smear) slide. I believe you will capture improved images in natural daylight or by utilizing proper illumination. Note that I have removed the original Pi camera lens and am not using the microscope's eyepiece lens. Also, jbeale's idea is specifically designed for camera v2. Camera v1 has additional surface-mounted chips, so you simply need to carve a pocket into the mating face. To use: Start by running raspivid -k -o dummypreview while focusing and taking pictures: raspistill -o .jpg. There are numerous settings available on the Pi Camera that you can experiment with, including time-lapse filming. For more information, visit: https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/raspbian/applications/camera.md Revision 0: I've added a PI zero mounting plate. Use four standoffs to connect to the pi zero, which also keeps the ribbon connector organized. The mounting plate rebate is now designed for both v1 and v2 Pi cameras. An objective sleeve that fits the larger diameter 25.4mm barrel allows you to mount the objective as per JBeale's telephoto lens design. Simply slide the sleeve into the barrel and clamp up the objective when the image comes into sharp focus. I've provided the OpenSCAD files because your objective may have different dimensions. Learn more about microscopes at: http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/