README.md

zundscope

zund usb microscope tool with wifi streaming

Connecting to the scope

1. Add power through USB battery (remember to push the button)
2. Give Linux about ~60 seconds to start up.
3. Join the "Zundtastic" wifi network from any nearby computer.
4. Open a terminal and log into the tool: ssh pi@192.168.4.1
5. Start the webcam server: /usr/local/bin/mjpg_streamer -i "/usr/local/lib/mjpg-streamer/input_uvc.so -n -f 15 -r 1920x1080" -o "/usr/local/lib/mjpg-streamer/output_http.so -p 8080 -w /usr/local/www"
6. Open a web browser and go to http://192.168.4.1:8080/target.html to view the stream.
7. When you are ready to shut down the scope, from the terminal run sudo shutdown now
8. Unplug the battery.

BOM

1. Raspberry Pi Zero W, $10.00
2. SuperEyes B008 USB Microscope, $95.50
3. Anker 3350mAh USB Battery, $19.99
4. Flat tipped M4 set screw, 8x (TODO, find exact link)
5. USB type A plug (TODO, find exact link)

Building the scope

3D models to print

The main body, with supports for 3D printing is available here.

Setting up Raspberry Pi

TODO: host OS image for preconfigured download for flashing SD cards

TODO: make detailed installation instructions from vanilla raspian

Assembly

TODO

Alignment