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Follow the build process of a custom microscope, from a simple single-lens macro setup to a more advanced three-lens configuration. This section highlights the use of 3D-printed parts, lens alignment, ...

An introduction to a low-cost DIY thermal microscope project, covering the main goals, basic concept, and hardware used. This section sets the foundation for understanding how thermal imaging can be ...

Scientists at EPFL have published a guide to building an add-on that turns a standard optical microscope into an instrument capable of producing super resolution, 3D images of cells, organoids, and ...