15 awesome images from the Catalyst Frame smartphone microscope
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The Catalyst Frame Microscope
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The Catalyst Frame Microscope
The Catalyst Frame is a 3D printed microscope that hooks on to your smartphone or tablet so you can take science lessons with you anywhere.
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A portable smartphone microscope
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A portable smartphone microscope
The microscope was successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
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Compatibile with all devices
Compatibile with all devices
The microscope is compatible with all smartphones and tablets.
Magnification
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Magnification
The microscope has a magnification of 30/50/170 or 30/170/340.
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Esophagus tissue
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Esophagus tissue
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Pine stem
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Pine stem
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Panoramic pine stem
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Panoramic pine stem
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Salt crystals
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Salt crystals
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Spleen tissue
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Spleen tissue
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Sugar crystals
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Sugar crystals
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Close-up of a quarter
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Close-up of a quarter
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Jing Luo, creator
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Jing Luo, creator
Luo has a background in molecular cell biology. He had the idea after talking to a friend who has trouble doing research in the field because of clunky, heavy microscopes.
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Prototypes
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Prototypes
These are the four prototypes Luo made using various 3D printers. He wants to manufacture using the Form1+ desktop 3D printer.
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Small and versatile
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Small and versatile
The microscope is powered by two AAA batteries.
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Panoramic bee leg
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Panoramic bee leg
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