Those of you who have been following our YouTube channel have seen many of the educational gadgets we have tested over the years. Microscopes should be on the top of the list of anyone looking for a science toy. The latest models are much more user-friendly and versatile. Take the iLYNX Microscope: it is a dual mode detachable microscope with a built-in IPS display that can be used for observations indoors and outside.
iLYNX has a 4.3-inch screen, so you can easily view micro-organisms, circuits, or anything else you are observing. It offers magnification up to 1000x. What’s neat is you can remove the microscope unit and take it with you outside to observe the world around you. iLYNX has a foldable display that allows up to 90-degree adjustable viewing angle. Here are the most relevant specs:
- 10MP CMOS sensor
- 5-1000x magnification
- Continuous focus system
- 4.3-inch screen with brightness, zoom control
- LED fill light
- Thermometer
- Up to 10 hours battery
This microscope supports microSD cards up to 512GB. You can use this as a PC camera as well. It supports screen sharing to Windows and macOS. You can find this project on Kickstarter.
