What is a foldscope?
Foldscope is the paper microscope that combines low-cost materials with precision optics. This innovation results in microscopes that are both high-quality and affordable. Our microscopes have a range of magnifications (50X-340X). You can visualize tiny microorganisms to larger samples like insects, plants, fabrics, and tissues. Foldscope can also attach to mobile phones for imaging and is very portable, durable, and waterproof. With that versatility, the possibilities are endless!
How to work your foldscope
A foldscope is a paper-based miscroscope that you can use with your smartphone!
You've got one but now what? See the video on how to set it up and use it. For any troubleshooting issues click here.
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