OpenFlexure Microscope Kit Product Guide
This is the documentation site for the OpenFlexure Microscope Kit. The OpenFlexure microscope is an open hardware, 3D-printed, lab-grade automated microscope. To learn more about the OpenFlexure Microscope project, visit the project website: https://openflexure.org/.
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Development of the OpenFlexure microscope kits is carried out in collaboration with the OpenFlexure team and Open Science Shop. A portion of the profits from sales are contributed directly back to the open hardware project creators to support continued development.
Introduction to OpenFlexure Microscopes
Below is a link to the official website for the OpenFlexure Microscope project. The website includes links to all the build instructions, software, community forum, applications and more.
The OpenFlexure project
The OpenFlexure project aims to make high precision mechanical positioning available to anyone with a 3D printer - for use in microscopes, micromanipulators, and more.
This is a Spotlight feature we shared on the OpenFlexure project which includes some images from our first build.
Spotlight: Building an OpenFlexure Microscope
Spotlight on the OpenFlexure project as well as notes on building and using the open hardware microscopes
Kit Contents & Assembly
OpenFlexure Microscope Kit: Parts List
This page lists all of the parts in our OpenFlexure Microscope kit. This kit is used to build either the Low-Cost version or High-Resolution version of the OpenFlexure v7 Microscope. Parts in this kit are sourced using the official OpenFlexure Bill of Materials as a guide. Kit Checklist We have
OpenFlexure Microscope Kit: Supplemental Build Instructions
🪛The supplemental assembly images and notes on this page are included for additional guidance for this kit only, and are not a substitute for the official build instructions. Once you are ready to start building your OpenFlexure Microscope kit, you will follow the official OpenFlexure Microscope project instructions depending on
OpenFlexure Microscope Kit: Supplemental Electronics Assembly Instructions
🔌These steps are covered in the official OpenFlexure Microscope Complete The Wiring assembly page. The supplemental assembly images and notes on this page are included for additional guidance for this kit only, and are not a substitute for the official build instructions. Step 1: Prepare electronics drawer Follow steps as
Additional Information
Customizing your OpenFlexure Microscope - Color Options
All of the 3D-printed parts in the OpenFlexure Microscope Kit are printed by IO Rodeo in-house using a Bambu Lab X1 Carbon filament printer. The filament we use is the PLA Basic filament. PLA BasicPLA is the most common material in 3D printing as it’s easy to print and
Raspberry Pi and High-Resolution Optics Components
Additional Raspberry Pi requirements For both versions of the OpenFlexure microscope, you will also need a Raspberry Pi. As described in the Online Documentation, the microscope software supports Versions 3B, 3B+, and 4B. You can provide your own Raspberry Pi with power supply or you can purchase a Raspberry Pi
Low-Cost vs. High-Resolution microscope
OpenFlexure have developed several different microscope options. Our microscope kits are designed for making either the high-resolution or low-cost version. The main difference between these two microscopes is the optical component used, as highlighted below. Low-Cost Microscope Optics * The low-cost OpenFlexure microscope uses the lens from the Raspberry Pi Camera
Purchase a Kit
OpenFlexure Microscope Kit
This is an unassembled kit containing parts for making an OpenFlexure Microscope v7. The OpenFlexure Microscope is an open hardware, 3D-printed, lab-grade automated microscope. This open hardware science tool is highly customizable and can be used in a number of different applications. Since it was first introduced, th