Since our microscopes use a standard webcam chipset, they will automatically install default webcam (UVC) drivers when plugged in to a host device. They can be used with any webcam app, including the ones built-in to most operating systems.
- It was hard to see clearly so we bought a ‘Celestron’ Microscope camera (model #44421) from Amazon for about $40. The packet doesn’t specify that it works with Apple computers, but it does and is very simple to use. It plugs into the usb port on your computer, and the camera replaces the eyepiece on the microscope.
- Turn on your Mac, locate the imaging software (we recommend Photo Booth), and open the program. Select the “Camera” tab in the program’s window. Select “Celestron Microscope” as your camera. The microscope should now be transmitting an image to the Photo Booth screen.
Plug the microscope into the Mac computer and run the 'Digital Viewer' app. Click “Settings” – “Device” to select “USB2.0 UVC PC Camera” on the dropdown list. Then click 'Apply' to make the microscope work. This USB digital microscope streams real-time video to your computer. Designed for beginners and hobbyists, the microscope can be used for science experiments, repair jobs, and much more.UVC compatibility for Windows and Mac computers. Software is provided for Windows with advanced editing and measurement tools. Mac software is available for basic photo and video capture.Eight built-in. Other Mac Digital Microscope Software Apps Digital Pan and Zoom control over your scope's camera image might be something you need. You can download a free trial of iGlasses webcam control software app from eCamm or the affordable Mactaris Webcam app and see if it helps you achieve the zoom and magnification control you need to get the most out of your digital microscope or inspection scope. This item USB Microscope,1000x Zoom Digital Mini Microscope Camera with OTG Adapter and Metal Stand, Compatible for Micro USB Type-C Android, Windows Mac Linux Jiusion 40 to 1000x Magnification Endoscope, 8 LED USB 2.0 Digital Microscope, Mini Camera with OTG Adapter and Metal Stand, Compatible with Mac Window 7 8 10 Android Linux. I had a security cam app that connected this way. So when the app couldn’t find the scope, I figured this was the issue. Sure enough, once in WiFi settings, there was a private network available, connected to it and the app connected to the scope immediately. Now, the problem. The pictures/images seen on the phone screen are barely discernible.
Some features of our microscopes aren’t available in some webcam applications. We designed our USB microscope software package, Plugable Digital Viewer, specifically for use with our microscopes. This enables features such as resolution switching, video processing amplifier control, and the capture button to be utilized.
Setup Instructions
Windows
macOS
Chrome OS
Linux
Android
iOS (Not supported)
Windows
Plugable Digital Viewer is designed specifically to work with the microscope. This package works with the following Windows releases (Windows 10 S mode and Windows RT not supported).
- Windows 10
- Windows 8/8.1
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
- Windows XP SP3
Note: Windows versions 8, 8.1, 10, and 10 in S Mode include a built-in camera application that works well with the microscope.
Mac
Plugable Digital Viewer is available for macOS/Mac OS X. There are two different versions depending on what OS version you are running.
macOS 10.13.4 and above
Mac OS X 10.5.x to macOS 10.13.3
Note: The built-in Photo Booth application works well with the microscope, though images are mirrored left-to-right.
Chrome OS
Our microscopes can be used with the default Camera app that comes with Chrome. Google provides an excellent usage guide, linked below.
In the Camera app, you may need to select the ‘Switch Camera’ button next to the red ‘Capture’ button. Some Chrome machines with built-in cameras may need to have the device pointer changed. This can be done by going to Settings > Advanced Settings > Privacy > Content Settings > Camera, and change the device in the dropdown to “USB Microscope”.
Linux
We have tested our microscope with many Linux distros utilizing either the Cheese app or GTK+ UVC Viewer. These can either be installed by searching by app name through the app store in your Linux distro (if available), or by using the following terminal commands.
GTK+ UVC Viewer
“sudo apt-get install guvcview”
Cheese
“sudo apt-get install cheese”
Android
Using the microscope on an Android device requires an OTG cable. We recommend the app CameraFi 2, available on Google Play.
Note: Android support is on a case-by-case basis. Device manufacturers must have support for USB Video Class devices built-in or this will not work.
iOS
iOS is not supported. iOS hosts specifically do not work with standard external USB Video Class devices.
I recently bought a 1000x Zoom Digital Microscope and it came with an installer disc. The problem is, my laptop doesn’t have a disc reader so we had to copy the files to a USB flash drive from another laptop just so I can install it on mine.
BTW, I bought mine here =>2Mp 1000X 8LED USB Digital Microscope Endoscope Zoom Camera
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Sa mga bumili rin nito.. para di na kayo ma-hassle, I uploaded the 1000x Zoom Digital Microscope Software Installer files to Dropbox so you can download it din. I hope you find this helpful – You’re welcome! 😉