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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: USB microscopes & pcb holders

From: joe M <joe9mail@...>
Date: 2012-09-26

That looks pretty cool. Thanks.

On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 5:16 PM, AlienRelics <alienrelics@...> wrote:

> ∗∗
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> Working distance, 4 inches:
> http://store.amscope.com/sw-2b13.html
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> Steve Greenfield AE7HD
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> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Any USB microscope will not be ideal for working under it.
> >
> > The best solution would be a stereo microscope. It gives you magnified
> > 3D vision and you can actually judge distances, which is very
> > important when manipulating stuff under the 'scope.
> >
> > There are various options for stereo microscopes, with various working
> > distances. I would say you are looking at something like $100 minimum
> > for something you can work with that doesn't hurt your eyes while you
> > use it (unless you find a great second-hand deal). There is almost no
> > upper limit.
> >
> > I do not use a PCB holder personally (don't see the point really), but
> > this one was recommended before and would be my first choice:
> > <
> http://www.amazon.com/PanaVise-333-Assembly-Circuit-Holder/dp/B000SSR8FY/ref=pd_sbs_indust_4
> >
> >
> > ST
> >
> >
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