GMU:DIY-Microscopy/Amel: Difference between revisions

== Hacking web cam ==

In the lab we dissassembled a webcam in order to turn the lens.  

We also removed the LEDs with a soldering iron. Mainly, because we will be using different light coming <br> from the microscope construction, we will be building later.

== Miroscopy Stage Construction ==

With this microscope construction I hope to build a tool that allows me to focus on my analysis without unnecessary material in the way.<br>I want to be able to twist it in order to use both, bright field and dark field microscopy technics. <br>Technically, it should be possible to easily change the lights or take off the camera, because there will be no cover material in front of the camera.

== 3D Model ==

In Google Sketch Up we created a 3D Version of our microscope construction. Most of my colleges are going to use a 3D Printer. <br>For that they had to build more complex 3D models. Since I'm going to produce a lazer cut, my model allows different physics. <br>Because the peaces can interlock and build cross over points I can build it with little material. All peaces have a depth of 1.5 mm.  

[[Media:3D Construction 2 amel.zip]]

== Stage Construction Cardboard Model  ==

Creating a model in cardboard will help to improve the construction. In fact I did some mistakes in the measurements, I didn't see in the 2D model. <br>Now I have to figure out the exact mm of every element, because the laser cutter charges every second it runs. I also have to change the side walls, because the model is very fragile.  

== Lazer Cut Components ==

The illustrator file you have to prepare for the laser cutter looks a little different than this picture below, that has changed colors. <br>I changed them, because the "ready to go file" has too thin lines. To illustrate the more important issue with this graphic, please look at the overlay of the lines: <br> The lazer will be running a lot less seconds, because it cuts two sides with one stroke. That is more efficient in money and material.

== FSH Assembly ==

That's actually the most fun part for me so far. The hours of measuring, card boards and re-sketching pay off and I can assemble the <br>beautiful parts, just finished by the laser cutter. I promised my self a little but more steady construction but with a little glue it works surprisingly good.  

== FSH Microscopy Stage Construction ==

== First Microscopy Experiment ==

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File:Spit Sample 2 DIVm AA.jpg|Spit sample 2

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== Idea Scatch from Amel and Nils  ==

Some group sessions improved the creative outcome and the work process. I'm now collaborating with Nils. <br>Our idea is to use the original size of our microscopy video footage, to create a moving collage. In this animation the <br>elements will have different surfaces that will be our videos. Nils already had an animation (black/white) that helped <br>us to illustrate the ascetics with some screenshots. Beside the interesting aesthetics, we were inspired by the idea <br>to create a high quality video by using a lot of little videos.

== Working with video stills  ==

This experiment was a different version of the idea to create high resolution pictures by using many small pictures/videos. <br>I want to return to this idea later, for now we are working on more video footage from specimens as well as more animation elements for another animation idea.

== Animation Idea with vector graphics  ==

Inspired by another class named: "Provokative Architecture" with this video we want to create a imaginary <br> world, that combines urban architecture with imaginary elements. The most interesting thing is the different <br> time lines in one video.  

== Collecting New Footage ==

In order to have more verity of video footage we went to the florist next door and asked for old water and rotten flowers. <br>We hoped to get some organisms, since we have winter and there is nothing to be found in the garden or forest.

== Final Work ==

==DOCUMENTATION ==

Follow the link to the DIY Microscopy Guide. Brian, Nils and me decided to create this poster that gives a quick overview of the project. It combines all important steps and helps you to avoid difficulties in case of future DIY project.

'''DIY-Microscopy Poster''';

[[Media:DIY DOCU LO Grafic 08.pdf]]