Manufacturer | Plugable |
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Place of Business | Redmond, WA 98052,US |
Item model number | USB2-MICRO-250X |
Product Dimensions | 22.86 x 15.24 x 5.08 cm; 82.21 g |
ASIN | B00XNYXQHE |
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Plugable USB Digital Microscope 250x, 2MP Micro Camera with Flexible Arm Stand - Handheld USB & USB-C Microscope for Adults & Kids, Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, Linux, Android, iPad Compatible
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Light source type | LED |
Model name | USB2-MICRO-250X |
Material | Plastic |
Colour | Black |
Real angle of view | 45 Degrees |
Magnification maximum | 250.00 |
Item weight | 2.9 Ounces |
Voltage | 5 Volts |
Brand | Plugable |
Compatible devices | Laptop |
About this item
- Hobby Focused: Explore the microscopic world with ease; ideal for students, collectors, and testers. Use as an electronics microscope, soldering microscope, USB coin microscope, and more. Capture single images, time-lapse, and video.
- Perfect for Grab and Go Examination: Convenient for laptop, tablet, or desktop use. Includes flexible arm stand and observation pad for measurements or handheld use.
- Broad compatibility: Utilizes a webcam chipset and sensor for seamless operation with most operating systems. Connects via USB and USB-C/Thunderbolt ports. Requires ChromeOS 108 or above.
- High Definition Microscope with Built-in Lighting: 2.0 Megapixels, 60x to 250x magnification. LED halo light with adjustable brightness. Offers 7000K color temperature and 0-38 lumen for optimal clarity.
- Unlock the Microscopic World: Discover hidden details in everyday objects; perfect for educational purposes, hobbyists, and professionals seeking precision in their work.
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- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 22.86 x 15.24 x 5.08 cm; 82.21 g
- Date First Available : June 5 2015
- Manufacturer : Plugable
- Place of Business : Redmond, WA 98052,US
- ASIN : B00XNYXQHE
- Item model number : USB2-MICRO-250X
- Country of origin : China
- 鶹 Rank: #7,602 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
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Product Description
Discover the Microscopic World with Plugable’s Digital USB Microscope
Makes a great STEM gift! Great for kids, hobbyists, and anyone with a passion to look closer at the world around them. The Plugable 250x USB 2.0 Digital Microscope (USB2-MICRO-250X) allows you to work quickly and effectively at the microscopic level. Common uses include classroom exploration and homework, stamp or coin analysis, micro-soldering, plant examination, bug collecting and more.
This adaptable tool can be used with the included stand for lower magnifications, handheld for quick point-and-click inspection, or placed directly on subjects for the highest magnifications. The rugged plastic body makes it ideal for children, classrooms, and home use, while also providing durability for outdoor exploration. Its lightweight design ensures easy portability, making scientific discovery possible anywhere.
Toss the microscope in your bag, and use with a compatible portable device on your next hiking trip, or family vacation for an on the go examination station. Whether you're exploring the intricate patterns of a leaf, soft fluffy moss, shiny rocks, or the tough bark of a tree, this portable microscope transforms your normal outdoor time into a journey of discovery, making science fun and accessible for the whole family.
Compatibility
Windows: USB Video Class (UVC) support is built in to all versions of Windows from XP and above (11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, XP). USB microscope camera software is available on our website that allows finer control microscope, and other video capture software can be used
macOS: Mac computers with OS versions 10.5.x and above have built-in support for USB Video Class (UVC) devices. USB microscope camera software is available on our website that allows finer control microscope, and other video capture software can be used
Chrome: Works on all Chrome OS devices with the built-in Camera application
iPadOS: USB C Equipped iPads running iPadOS 17.x are compatible. Third Party Application Required
Android: Compatible with well known USB C equipped Android devices. Third Party Application Required. Check with Android manufacturer for official information on support for external cameras
Linux: Linux distributions with kernels 2.6.26 and above have built-in support for USB Video Class (UVC) devices. Works on Raspberry Pi OS. We recommend using Cheese, or GTK+ UVC Viewer
Not Compatible: iPhones are not compatible with external cameras and cannot use our USB Microscopes
Interface | 4ft USB 2.0 Cable |
Magnification | 0x-250x |
Lighting | 1600x1200 Snapshots, 640x480 Video |
Sensor | 2/3in (11mm) CMOS |
Controller | EtronTech eSP570A |