PLUSB2MIC250

USB2-MICRO-250X

Plugable

The Plugable 250x Digital USB Microscope is a handy and compact magnifying tool that is ideal for hobbies, crafts, or science projects. This versatile scope can be used both as a handheld device or placed into a flexible arm on a stand for hands-free operation. At the core of the device is a 2MP sensor, capable of capturing 1600 x 1200 images and videos and delivering them to your computer via a USB cable. To deliver perfect brightness and clarity in many lighting conditions, the scope features a built-in LED ring that's situated around the imaging sensor, under a protective polymer diffuser bezel.Imaging Performance 2MP imaging sensorProduces still images and video with 1600 x 1200 resolution40 - 250x digital magnification range allows for a multitude of applications from viewing rocks and textiles, to small organismsCapacitive touch button for image capture instead of a physical push button because at high magnifications a small bump can cause the head to move the capacitive button only requires a light touch to snap an imageUse the software to capture images & video or configure a time-lapse captureTether to Your Computer Useful for students, collectors, testers, and anyone interested in exploring the microscopic world Note: Not suitable for use as a document cameraTethers to a computer via USB 2.0 port to display images and provide powerCompanion software is available on the manufacturer website that allows finer control of the device&nmdash;or use almost any other video capture softwareCompatible with Windows 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, and XP; macOS and OS X 10.4.2 and above; Linux kernels 2.6.26 and above; Raspberry Pi with Raspbian Jessie (Cheese or GTK+ UVC viewer recommended); all Chrome OS devices with the built-in camera applicationiOS device iPhones, iPads are not compatible with external cameras and cannot be used with this microscopeStand and Illumination Large single-speed focus collarFlexible gooseneck lets you precisely position it where you want itUse handheld or stand-mountedFlexible arm can be used to position the scope in any direction Suction cup can be used to attach the scope to any flat smooth surfaceWide base offers a platform for specimens and has linear and angular reference scalesFour white LEDs on the head, arrayed around the camera, provide variable illuminationA diffuser evenly distributes light across the object being viewed