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 4 Model B and power supply from our online store.

• Raspberry Pi 4 Model B - 4 GB RAM (+$55)
• Raspberry Pi power supply, 5.1V 3A with USB C (+$7.95)

High-Resolution Optics Components

To build the High-Resolution version, you will also need to two additional optical components: 12.7mm achromatic doublet lens and microscope objective. You can supply your own optics for this part or purchase these from our online store. Currently we have the 12.7mm achromatic lens and 40X objective options available.

• Microscope Plan Objective 40X (+$68)
• 12.7 mm achromatic lens (+$64)