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A cool toy.... (sort of B5 related)

samuelksamuelk The Unstoppable Mr. 'K'
in Babylon 5
The Intelplay(tm) QX3 Computer Microscope (USB)...

I love toys...especially digital toys. [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]

This was captured at the 10x magnification:

[img]http://members.theglobe.com/samuelk/WATCH.GIF[/img]
The scope can magnify 10x, 60x or 200x...

I love it.


[This message has been edited by samuelk (edited 06-25-2001).]

Comments

  • SanfamSanfam I like clocks.
    Sam, you have excellent taste in toys.

    Little, expensive gizmos [b]always[/b] rock [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
    I almost purchased one of those because It looked so nifty. I mean, it wasn't too expensive ($99) compared to the other things I had purchased that day, but I was flat broke from the spending spree. Perhaps I'll pick it up again. I also need to get a webcam. I'm hoping to make a PileCam (A camera monitoring the cyberpile work area) once I get the place online, but that's for later, and once I get a job [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]

    And only you, Sam, could so stylishly brag about your collection of watches in such a subtle manner [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/biggrin.gif[/img]

    [This message has been edited by Sanfam (edited 06-25-2001).]
  • samuelksamuelk The Unstoppable Mr. 'K'
    I got mine on eBay for $49.99 [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/biggrin.gif[/img]
  • SanfamSanfam I like clocks.
    bitchin' [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img] I Think I'll really check ebay more often now [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
    I've been getting very into it right now. This month alone I have spent at least 300 on it [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    I've always wanted one of those, but I can't find them in this country. I wouldn't mind a webcam either.

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    The Balance provides. The Balance protects.

    "Nonono...Is not [i]Great[/i] Machine. Is...[i]Not[/i]-so-Great Machine. It make good snow cone though." - Zathras
  • foonachafoonacha Ranger
    Glad u explained exactly *what* a Pilecam is Sanfam.... [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/wink.gif[/img]...I had visions of tubes of ointment & eyes of needles for a mo there!
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    Oh that's sickening!

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    Never eat anything bigger than your own head.
    The Balance provides. The Balance protects.

    "Nonono...Is not [i]Great[/i] Machine. Is...[i]Not[/i]-so-Great Machine. It make good snow cone though." - Zathras
  • SanfamSanfam I like clocks.
    very. I don't see how "Pilecam" brings that mind. I just dont.
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    I do, unfortunately.

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    Never eat anything bigger than your own head.
    The Balance provides. The Balance protects.

    "Nonono...Is not [i]Great[/i] Machine. Is...[i]Not[/i]-so-Great Machine. It make good snow cone though." - Zathras
  • SanfamSanfam I like clocks.
    but you are biggles. you have a natural right to be odd [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    I shall remember you said that, Sanfam. [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]

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    Never eat anything bigger than your own head.
    The Balance provides. The Balance protects.

    "Nonono...Is not [i]Great[/i] Machine. Is...[i]Not[/i]-so-Great Machine. It make good snow cone though." - Zathras
  • JackNJackN <font color=#99FF99>Lightwave Alien</font>
    I have one of those QX3 Microscopes from Intel...

    I bought it back in 1999 when I had cash working at Foundation...

    I use it every now and then, mostly a toy though, and I didn't buy it for the kiddies either, even though that's what Intel was marketing it for...

    [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/biggrin.gif[/img]
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    What does the surface of a CD look like? Is it powerful enough to see the data?

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    Never eat anything bigger than your own head.
    The Balance provides. The Balance protects.

    "Nonono...Is not [i]Great[/i] Machine. Is...[i]Not[/i]-so-Great Machine. It make good snow cone though." - Zathras
  • samuelksamuelk The Unstoppable Mr. 'K'
    200x isn't enough to see the pits on a CD...so it just looks normal. [img]http://216.15.145.59/mainforums/smile.gif[/img]
  • David of MacDavid of Mac Elite Ranger Ca
    Put a few magifying glasses over the lens and see what happens. Once you can make our the surface of a CD, move on to the DVD!
  • samuelksamuelk The Unstoppable Mr. 'K'
    Unfortunately, that would screw up the focal length of the lenses...lol
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    We have microscopes in the materials lab at uni powerful enough to easily make out the pits on CDs. They are so cool. They're used for looking at the grains in metals.

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    Never eat anything bigger than your own head.
    The Balance provides. The Balance protects.

    "Nonono...Is not [i]Great[/i] Machine. Is...[i]Not[/i]-so-Great Machine. It make good snow cone though." - Zathras
  • StrikerStriker Provided with distinction
    I'm going to get a webcam setup at the RadiusCo Web office when we finish moving in. Then you can watch the office all day long! :P
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    Can you point it at our server?

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    Never eat anything bigger than your own head.
    The Balance provides. The Balance protects.

    "Nonono...Is not [i]Great[/i] Machine. Is...[i]Not[/i]-so-Great Machine. It make good snow cone though." - Zathras
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