[Noisebridge-discuss] Binocular microscope

[dpc]

Andy Isaacson <adi at hexapodia.org> writes:

> On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 12:34:48PM -0700, dpc wrote:
>> > I can donate $50 towards a NB stereo scope suitable for fine circuit
>> > work.  Anybody else interested in contributing?  And, who can organize
>> > the purchase -- I'm too busy until April.
>> 
>> i'd go in on one of those. 
>> 
>> is the one from your link 'good enough'? i've never really gotten to
>> touch/use the scopes at work to know what to look for, but would be
>> happy to take care of the purchase/etc.
>
> There's a bit of a risk in buying any scope -- the internal optics can
> make or break the setup, and you can't really test them until you're in
> the same room.  That said, we don't need ultimate quality (a mediocre
> scope will do us just fine) and the reputable shops are pretty good
> about QC before shipping.
>
> So yeah, I'd be fine with some 'good enough' scope from one of the
> established ebay sellers.

ok. i'll poke around and just order something that seems like it has
good !/$.

\p
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