OpenOcular
Visit our exhibit to experience the microcosmos like never before with our fully 3D-printable microscope-to-smartphone adapter. At our exhibit, you'll have the unique opportunity to connect your own smartphone or use one of ours to explore and capture intricate details of the microscopic world. Our adapter is designed with the community in mind and is available for free download on our website. Whether you're an educator, student, or just curious about the unseen, OpenOcular’s innovative tools make the world of microscopy accessible to everyone. Discover how we’re bridging the gap between modern smartphone technology and the age-old wonders of microscopy, and join a growing community dedicated to exploring, documenting, and sharing the wonders of the microscopic world.
Exhibit Zone: Spirit - West
Exhibit Space: SG1 (Subject to Change)
Exhibit Number: 24-57
Maker
Josue Gimbernard
Digitized microscopy is inaccessible to most user, especially in education. Having digital images is crucial for microscopy in order to communicate observation and engage in collaborations but microscope cameras are expensive, complicated, and out of reach to most users. By leveraging the smartphone capability most people already have and 3D printed designs, I've created a universal adapter that securely adapts the smartphone camera to the microscope or telescope eyepiece. Allowing anyone to capture their own discoveries onto their own device.
