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- Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2017I've had many USB microscopes over the years and it seems that in this price range (+/- $25 bucks or so) there are two classes - complete garbage and pretty good. This scope lands in the "pretty good" category and actually went a bit above and beyond my expectations.
First of all, the directions, software and website support page are written in English which I find to be a HUGE plus. Even with very basic software like what's included with this scope, there always seems to be some oddball issue that prevents the install from completing or something along those lines. Not here. This software is basic, downloaded without any problems and does exactly what I need it to do.
Another plus for this scope is the quality of the focus wheel. It's actually tight enough to hold in place and not go out of focus with the slightest tap as many others do. Also, the LEDs are difussed which prevents glare. I've had some ISB scopes that are actually unusable with the LEDs on because the glare is so intense. This scope has a nice, diffused light that is relatively glare free.
Lastly, this scope doesn't have to be a kilometer away from the subject to properly magnify. I use this to enlarge my view of PCBs while I'm soldering small SMD (surface mount) parts. For years I used a magnifying glass on a boom arm but they are clumsy, get in the way, smudge easily and generally annoy me. This USB scope has solved my problem and allow me to view my live image clearly on my big ole monitor. My soldering SMD soldering tasks are much more enjoyable now and my eyes are thankful for it.
Are there better USB microscopes out there? Of course there are but if you want to stay anywhere near this price range then I would recommend this model without hesitation. See my pics for some image samples that I took as well as some pics of the scope itself.
**The last pic is with the scope about 4" above the board and if you look at the "R19" SMD, well... that's too small for me to solder by hand and I'm fairly experienced. The larger SMD components I can solder by hand and they're still very small. This is to give you an idea of the magnification at a fair distance above the board.
Great scope in this price rangeI've had many USB microscopes over the years and it seems that in this price range (+/- $25 bucks or so) there are two classes - complete garbage and pretty good. This scope lands in the "pretty good" category and actually went a bit above and beyond my expectations.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2017
First of all, the directions, software and website support page are written in English which I find to be a HUGE plus. Even with very basic software like what's included with this scope, there always seems to be some oddball issue that prevents the install from completing or something along those lines. Not here. This software is basic, downloaded without any problems and does exactly what I need it to do.
Another plus for this scope is the quality of the focus wheel. It's actually tight enough to hold in place and not go out of focus with the slightest tap as many others do. Also, the LEDs are difussed which prevents glare. I've had some ISB scopes that are actually unusable with the LEDs on because the glare is so intense. This scope has a nice, diffused light that is relatively glare free.
Lastly, this scope doesn't have to be a kilometer away from the subject to properly magnify. I use this to enlarge my view of PCBs while I'm soldering small SMD (surface mount) parts. For years I used a magnifying glass on a boom arm but they are clumsy, get in the way, smudge easily and generally annoy me. This USB scope has solved my problem and allow me to view my live image clearly on my big ole monitor. My soldering SMD soldering tasks are much more enjoyable now and my eyes are thankful for it.
Are there better USB microscopes out there? Of course there are but if you want to stay anywhere near this price range then I would recommend this model without hesitation. See my pics for some image samples that I took as well as some pics of the scope itself.
**The last pic is with the scope about 4" above the board and if you look at the "R19" SMD, well... that's too small for me to solder by hand and I'm fairly experienced. The larger SMD components I can solder by hand and they're still very small. This is to give you an idea of the magnification at a fair distance above the board.Images in this review
