20 Feb 2006, 20:47
Prescicion[spelling is not my forte] World is an ebay store full of microscopes. I recently picked up a 20-40X Stereo Microscope WITH USB computer camera for $239 - chinese made, but all steel w/glass optics - really quite nice. Then go over to widgetsupply.com and buy their 10X Goosenecked stand magnifier with 6" flourescent for around $40(I had a slew of magnifiers...actually bought this for the Mrs.) IMHO, the 40X will prove to be overkill much of the time, but it depends on what you are doing. Even for wirebonds it can be a bit heady. A nice 3X stand type is very adequate for a lot of work, and it gives you about 3.5"(9cm?) of focal distance....plenty of room for your grubby paws and a soldering iron.
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Sales of vintage LED, LCD, analog watches,
parts and gadgets -
repair tutorials & tips
Nov. 2022 - back in business!! BItter divorce is in home stretch, come grabs some great deals, I had to open the safe . . . damn attorneys. piss.