This model was discontinued in July 2015 in favor of our new, redesigned microscope. Please go have a look at plugable.com/usb2-micro-250x

Features

  • Optical Zoom from 1x to 50x
  • Digital Zoom up to 200x
  • 8 LEDs with dimmer for fine tuning illumination
  • Live view with video capture or snapshot feature
  • Solid alloy stand for stability.
  • Functions like a simple web cam, so it works with PC, Mac and Linux (including Raspberry Pi Raspbian)

Product Description

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    The Plugable USB2-Micro-200X USB microscope provides up to 50X magnification optically and up to 200x and can be used on computers running Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux simply by plugging it into a spare USB 2.0 port and it requires no external power. It operates like a standard webcam and can be used with the default webcam software included in your computer’s operating system.

    Setup and Drivers

    Since our microscope uses a standard webcam chipset, it will automatically install default webcam drivers when plugged in to a computer. It can be used with any webcam app, like the camera app built in to Windows 8.1, Photo Booth in OSX, or a third party program like VLC media player.

    We also have custom Windows and OSX software designed specifically to work with the microscope. The download for this can be found below:

    Air conditioner model number search. Windows: https://s3.amazonaws.com/plugable/bin/Digital_Viewer_3.1.07.exe
    Mac OSX: https://s3.amazonaws.com/plugable/bin/Digital_Viewer_3.1.07.dmg

    Raspberry Pi running Raspbian:
    ***NOTE: Working with the current version of Raspian Jessie***
    We have tested our Microscope with Linux using GTK+ UVC Viewer by using the following terminal commands:

    “sudo apt-get install guvcview”
    “guvcview”

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: How do I zoom in on an object?
    A: The level of magnification is controlled by the silver focus wheel, then the microscope or the object must be moved to the appropriate distance in order to be in focus.

    Q: I can’t get my microscope to zoom past ~30x indicated magnification, how do i get to 200x?
    A: At the closest distance with the clear shield touching the object, there are two possible magnifications. The first is at around 30x indicated, but if you continue to rotate the focus wheel, the image will get blurry, then sharp again at around 200x indicated!

    Q: How do I dim the LED lights?
    A: The LED lights can be dimmed or turned off by rotating the black LED light control wheel near the rear of the microscope. If you are having problems with glare, try viewing your intended object at an angle.

    Q: I see a “device not detected” message in MicroCapture when it’s clearly connected. What gives?
    A: You may have to disconnect and reconnect the microscope when restarting MicroCapture, and it can take up to 30 seconds for MicroCapture to detect the microscope. It’s also possible that the microscope isn’t running under it’s specialized driver that MicroCapture requires in order to see the microscope. If none of this helps, please contact us at support@plugable.com and we can help troubleshoot the issue.

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    After you upgrade your computer to Windows 10, if your Micro Innovations Camera Drivers are not working, you can fix the problem by updating the drivers. It is possible that your Camera driver is not compatible with the newer version of Windows.

    Find Micro Innovations Camera Device Drivers by Model Name or Number

    How to Update Device Drivers

    There are two ways to update drivers.

    Option 1 (Recommended): Update drivers automatically - Novice computer users can update drivers using trusted software in just a few mouse clicks. Automatic driver updates are fast, efficient and elimate all the guesswork. Your old drivers can even be backed up and restored in case any problems occur.

    OR

    Option 2: Update drivers manually - Find the correct driver for your Camera and operating system, then install it by following the step by step instructions below. You’ll need some computer skills to use this method.

    Option 1: Update drivers automatically

    The Driver Update Utility for Micro Innovations devices is intelligent software which automatically recognizes your computer’s operating system and Camera model and finds the most up-to-date drivers for it. There is no risk of installing the wrong driver. The Driver Update Utility downloads and installs your drivers quickly and easily.

    You can scan for driver updates automatically with the FREE version of the Driver Update Utility for Micro Innovations, and complete all necessary driver updates using the premium version.

    Tech Tip: The Driver Update Utility for Micro Innovations will back up your current drivers for you. If you encounter any problems while updating your drivers, you can use this feature to restore your previous drivers and configuration settings. I need a thousand dollars.

    1. Download the Driver Update Utility for Micro Innovations.

    2. Double-click on the program to run it. It will then scan your computer and identify any problem drivers. You will see a results page similar to the one below:

    3. Click the Update Driver button next to your driver. The correct version will be downloaded and installed automatically. Or, you can click the Update Drivers button at the bottom to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out-of-date on your system.

    Option 2: Update drivers manually

    To find the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, choose from our list of most popular Micro Innovations Camera downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific Camera model and your PC’s operating system.

    If you cannot find the right driver for your device, you can request the driver. We will find it for you. Or, try the automatic option instead.

    Tech Tip: If you are having trouble finding the right driver update, use the Micro Innovations Camera Driver Update Utility. It is software which finds, downloads and istalls the correct driver for you - automatically.

    After downloading your driver update, you will need to install it. Driver updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow. Visit our Driver Support Page to watch helpful step-by-step videos on how to install drivers based on their file extension.

    How to Install Drivers

    After you have found the right driver, follow these simple instructions to install it.

    1. Power off your device.
    2. Disconnect the device from your computer.
    3. Reconnect the device and power it on.
    4. Double click the driver download to extract it.
    5. If a language option is given, select your language.
    6. Follow the directions on the installation program screen.
    7. Reboot your computer.