1. + Smartphone Microscope By: Eric Zunica NEM 3002 – Principles of Nematology Entomology and Nematology Department

2. + Introduction – How to build a $1 dollar laser microscope How to build a $4 dollar smartphone microscope Comparison of 3 slide images with 3 different smart phones Discussion concerning why this simple technology would be useful in the classroom. Microscope conclusion

3. + Building a $1 dollar microscope Open the paper clip. Use pliers to make a circle at the end of the paper clip. Use rubber band to hold the paper clip in place. Position the paper clip so that the red laser shines through the hole at the end of the paper clip. Use a white wall to project images. A B CD E F

4. + Building a $4 dollar microscope Remove the batteries from the laser pointer. Remove “warning sticker” from laser shaft. Use pliers to gently remove the top part of the laser. Remove the green motherboard from the shaft of the laser. A B C

5. + Building a $4 dollar microscope Use a flat-head screwdriver to unscrew the black plastic screw. Remove the magnifying lenses. Locate the flat side of the lenses. Gently separate the plastic box provided in the kit. Insert the magnifying lenses, flat side up, into the hole that corresponds with your phones camera position. B A CD E

6. + Building a $4 dollar microscope Remove push light from the box and insert 3 AAA batteries. Break apart two close pins and discard metal spring. Cover push light with parchment paper. Cover push light and parchment paper with the plastic box without drilled holes. A B

7. + Building a $4 dollar microscope Stack the other part of the plastic box with holes and the magnifying lenses on top of the solid plastic box. Insert close pin halves into each corner between the plastic box halves. Open your smart phones camera app and put your smart phone in the plastic box. Insert a specimen slide between the plastic box halves and enjoy your $4 dollar microscope. A B