Building a Microscope with a 3D View - Hackaday

TL;DR

[Corebb] developed a custom microscope that offers a unique rotating side-angle view, addressing the limitations of traditional top-down models, particularly useful for inspecting solder joints on electronics. The setup utilizes a commercial C-mount microscope lens assembly combined with a USB camera, allowing for magnification up to 200x. It includes an LED ring light and two polarizing filters to combat glare from reflective surfaces.