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HiTekRedNek Guru Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44.56024"N 15.307971E Posts: 8277 Good Answers: 270	A Foldable Microscope 07/20/2025 9:34 AM
	If Einstein was one in a million, then there are millions of similar geniuses in this world, but they do not have the technology to explore their curiosity or ideas. Who knows what amazing things can be discovered when technology is made available to everyone. This is but a small thing, but it is a start. My hat is off to the ones that developed it. IMHO they deserve a Pulitzer Prize. A very cheap microscope! https://youtu.be/ky-cqSI5mwE __________________ "A man never stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child." "Never argue with a stupid person.They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" "To create an apple pie from scratch, first you must create a universe"
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Deefburger Guru Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sebastopol, California Posts: 1205 Good Answers: 54	#1 Re: A Foldable Microscope 07/21/2025 10:02 AM
	Very cool! __________________ Most people are mostly good most of the time.
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HiTekRedNek Guru Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44.56024"N 15.307971E Posts: 8277 Good Answers: 270	#3 In reply to #1 Re: A Foldable Microscope 07/22/2025 7:41 AM
	There are many kits available on line, I but have not found a really cheap one yet, not even printable instructions. I see the excitement in a child's eyes when they use this microscope. This is the initial spark that leads a lifetime of curiosity and to great discoveries. I am sure great things will be inspired when everyone is able to see the unseen, and imagine the unknown. __________________ "A man never stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child." "Never argue with a stupid person.They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" "To create an apple pie from scratch, first you must create a universe"
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Rixter Guru Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: About 4000 miles from the center of the earth (+/-100 mi) Posts: 9910 Good Answers: 1141	#2 Re: A Foldable Microscope 07/21/2025 8:45 PM
	How does a foldscope work? https://foldscope.com/blogs/blog/a-paper-microscope-how-does-a-foldable-microscope-work#:~:text=The%20Foldscope%20lens%20provides%20a,insects%2C%20textiles%2C%20or%20minerals.
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HiTekRedNek Guru Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44.56024"N 15.307971E Posts: 8277 Good Answers: 270	#4 Re: A Foldable Microscope 07/22/2025 7:57 AM
	Here is a link that turns your cellphone into a microscope, and it is a single drop of clear silicone. https://youtu.be/F9gWvXdWwAU __________________ "A man never stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child." "Never argue with a stupid person.They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" "To create an apple pie from scratch, first you must create a universe"
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