Post #2465963
2026-05-10 20:37 UTC
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@kaidenshi@exquisite.social 2026-05-10 20:59
@davbucci@mastodon.sdf.org I use an Elmo digital projector that I picked up used for really cheap. It can output to several input types, HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, MiraCast, and it has a microscope function that works extremely well for delicate soldering work. They are expensive new, but they pop up on eBay and other marketplaces from time to time. I don't know if they are regularly available in Europe though. Mine is an older version of the TT-12G. https://www.elmousa.com/document-cameras
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@rrmutt@mastodon.social 2026-05-10 21:35
@davbucci@mastodon.sdf.org I’ve used several models from the “AmScope” brand. They work quite well and are inexpensive compared to Zeiss etc. I prefer stereo optical over camera systems because they maintain stereopsis, so you can tell the distance of tools above the work. (Most models have a camera port if you need that as well)
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@hazelton@sparkgap.marsfreeradio.org 2026-05-11 00:22
@davbucci@mastodon.sdf.org having dual gooseneck led lighting is also fun compared to a ringlight, adjust the angle lower for less glare and better contrast.
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@2ndNatureDev@mastodon.nu 2026-05-11 06:40
@davbucci@mastodon.sdf.org Be aware that if you get one with the capability of adding a camera to record what you’re seeing, some of those steal one of the eyepieces and you’ll be looking through only one of the lenses, losing the depth perception. There’s often a higher priced version of the same scope that doesn’t do that. It’s tempting to save a bit and go for the cheap one - but you really need that depth perception. Same for those with a screen, 2D is a pain for doing actual work.