Plugable Technologies 250x Digital USB Microscope with Observation Stand

Explore the World at the Microscopic Level With Plugable’s Digital USB Microscope!
Great for kids, hobbyists, and anyone with a passion to look closer at the world around them. The Plugable 250x USB 2.0 Digital Microscope (USB2-MICRO-250X) allows you to work quickly and effectively at the microscopic level. Common uses include classroom exploration and homework, stamp or coin analysis, micro-soldering, plant examination, bug collecting and more.

This adaptable tool can be used with the included stand for lower magnifications, handheld for quick point-and-click inspection, or placed directly on subjects for the highest magnifications. The rugged plastic body makes it ideal for children, classrooms, and home use, while also providing durability for outdoor exploration. Its lightweight design ensures easy portability, making scientific discovery possible anywhere.

Features include:

• Hobby Focused: Useful and fun for students, collectors, testers, and anyone interested in exploring the microscopic world. Use as electronics microscope, soldering microscope, USB coin microscope and more. Take single images, time-lapse, and video
• Perfect for Grab and Go Examination: Use with laptop or tablet, or focused sessions with desktop. Included flexible arm stand and observation pad can be used for measurement, or use as handheld microscope
• Broad Compatibility: This USB microscope uses a webcam chipset and sensor to support nearly any operating system using standard webcam software. Includes connectors for USB and USB-C/Thunderbolt ports for seamless connectivity. ChromeOS 108 or above is required.
• High Definition Microscope With Built-in Lighting: 2.0 Megapixels, 60x to 250x magnification. LED halo light with brightness control. Features 7000K color temperature, 0-38lumen for optimal light and clarity
• Built-In Lighting: Includes built-in LED's with adjustable brightness and a built-in diffuser to combat glare and properly view your objects. This is especially useful when viewing reflective objects like coins. Instead of harsh glare, the diffuser gives even light distribution across the object being viewed.
• Image Capture: Capture still images, time-lapse photos, and video with incredible microscopic detail. Captured content is stored on the host device which allows for easy access and sharing of high-resolution visuals. Use the included user-friendly software, or camera software of your choosing to allow microscopic exploration for users of any skill level.
• Versatile Stand: Easily analyze the surface of at any angle by positioning the flexible gooseneck precisely where you want it. Attach the microscope with the suction cup to the included observation stage. All fittings have 1/4"-20 TPI threads, which almost all camera mounts and selfie sticks use, and custom riggings can be used.

Specifications:

Compatibility:

• Windows (11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, XP)
• macOS - 10.5 and above
• ChromeOS - All
• iPadOS - USB C 17.x - (Third Party Application Required)
• Android - USB C - (Third Party Application Required)
• Linux - Kernel 2.6.26 and above

What's in the Box:

• 1x Microscope body
• 1x Observation stage
• 1x Suction cup
• 1x Gooseneck
• 1x C-clip
• 1x USB C Keychain Adapter
• 1x Quick Start Guide

Video Capture Modes:

• Video Capture Source: Camera Sensor
• Data Interface: UVC
• Video Formats: YUY2 (USB 3.0+ Only) or MJPEG
• Audio Formats: No Audio
• Video Capture Resolutions: 640x480 @ 30Hz

Image Capture Modes:

• Data Interface: UVC
• Capture Resolutions: 1600x1200
• Image Format: JPEG

General:

• Connection to Host: 1x USB-A
• Version and Link Rate: USB 2.0 (480Mbps)

Physical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.2 x 1.2 inches
• Weight: 3 oz.