OpenFlexure Microscope Assembly Kit

This is a kit containing assembly parts for making an OpenFlexure Microscope v7. The kit has all of the same components as the original OpenFlexure Microscope Kit, except it does not include the 3D-printed microscope parts. This Assembly Kit is ideal for users who plan to use their own 3D-printer for making an OpenFlexure Microscope.

Kit Contents

The assembly kit contains the hardware, electronics and motors as outlined below. You can download the checklist for a printable list of kit contents. Visit the Product Guide for a detailed list of the kit contents including photos of all of the parts.

• Raspberry Pi Camera Board v2 - 8 Megapixels - with 20cm long flex ribbon cable and lens removal tool

• Sangaboard v0.5 - pre-programmed and tested

• 64GB High Speed MicroSD Card with Raspbian OpenFlexure OS

• 3 x 28BYJ-48 5V stepper motors

• Condenser Lens (5mm focal length plastic lens)

• Illumination LED board with 12” long 2-pin cable and diffusers

• Light Oil

• 2.5mm Ball-End Allen Key

• Hardware 

  • M3 x 10mm Socket Head Screws, Qty = 11

  • 6.5mm self-tapping screws, Qty = 18

  • M4 x 6mm Button Head Screws, Qty = 6

  • M3 x 25mm Hex Bolt Screws, Qty = 4

  • M3 Brass Nuts, Qty = 3

  • M3 Hex Nuts, Qty = 14

  • M3 Washers, Qty = 8

  • O-Ring, Qty = 3

  • M3 x 8mm Socket Head Screws, Qty = 1

  • Bag of extra parts 

The kit does not include a Raspberry Pi but you can purchase a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B along with the kit from our online store.

For each kit sold, 20% of profits is donated to the OpenFlexure development team.