Homebrew PCBs

Just don't use that stupid software.
Install just the drivers (ASPI? don't remember - but standard for webcams)
and use some good graphics software, even freeware. There is a separate
directory for drivers-only installation on the QX3 software CD.
If You have installed all the software, drivers are allready here.

Than use the microscope as a scanner (files->select source, files->acquire
image) and you will see everything You need.
Look for the correct kind of graphics software - some of them close scanner
window after each picture snap, others don't. I used IrfanView - that one is
good.

That was written in detail somewhere on the web, but I've lost the url.

KPL


> There are some pictures posted at
>
> http://www.robotroom.com/Microscope.html
>
> I just bought one on eBay for $25 + $9 shipping (but haven't received it
> yet). Do a search for QX3 on eBay, but make sure you check the shipping
> costs (typically $15 or $16).
>
> The same seller (with the $9 shipping fee) has another one for sale:
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2053941834
>
> I have no relationship with the seller, other than being a buyer.
>
> --
> Dave Hylands
> Vancouver, BC, Canada
> http://www.davehylands.com/
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: cgrier@... [mailto:cgrier@...]
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 11:31 AM
> > To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Intel QX3+ USB microscope was Making
> > SMT boards
> >
> >
> > I've got one, it's called a QX3 or QX3+. I got it for about
> > $39 on-line. Intel
> > made them for kids, and discovered that nobody wanted them
> > for the $100+ price
> > tag.
> >
> > It does have a tight range on the fixed focus lens, but it is good at
> > documenting things that go wrong with your board - using
> > close in digital
> > pictures.
> >
> > Anybody else use this camera for PCB work?
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Paul Weber
> > To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 3:35 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] making SMT boards
> >
> >
> > The max those little cameras will see is about 1/4 in. square
> > area at a
> > time.
> > I like to use is the circle ring lights with glass in the
> > center.  You can
> > cover a lot of area quickly.
> > Paul
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Steve Greenfield" <alienrelics@...>
> > To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 11:53 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] making SMT boards
> >
> >
> > > What about those toy USB computer microscopes?
> > >
> > > Mine isn't where I can get to it and I don't recall the name, but I
> > > think it goes up to 100X power. I got it specifically to see if it
> > > was suitable for inspecting SMT boards. Plus it only cost me $5 at
> > > a garage sale.
>
>
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