The microscope comes with a stand, a CDROM with Windows drivers and tools, and a “Microscope micrometer calibration ruler”. Supported operating systems include Windows and Linux, Android, and Windows 8 according to the package. There are apparently other models based on the one I purchased with useful features like auto-focus, wireless support, different levels of magnification, and different colors. Such microscopes can be used to inspect skin and hair, PCB, textile, bank notes, jewelery, and so on. But I found a similar looking USB microscope with a 2.0MP sensor and 1000X magnification on Ebay for $16.59 shipped, so I bought it, received it today, and I’ve given it a try. It’s not always easy to read the part number on IC you find on boards, and some time ago, I watched a video where Lady Ada used a USB microscope to demonstrate how to solder some components, and probably using that 5.0 MP model sold on Adafruit for about $80.
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