help please help i havea general usb microscope and cant for the life of me figure out how to get an image please if anyone knows
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Can you post the model and brand?
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I have a similar One but It came with USB cable and a stand to position It better
I needed an app for my PC to read and use the camera
The microscope needs a seperate camera app on your phone to work as your inbuilt camera app won’t detect the microscope.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zyepro.mobilescopes is the app I recommend.
Install app
Plug in microscope and it “should” automatically give you the option to open the app.
You also need to ensure your phone is OTG compatible.
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right i have the usb cable and it will connecto my laptop but i cant seem to get an image im and tech no stooopid
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Okay that looks near the same to mine and everyone is correct you need an app for it to work.
The USB cable may also just be for charging, mine is at least. Is this a WIFI unit?
Mine is and to get it to work you need to:
1: connect your phone/computer via wifi to the microscope. Disconnect from your internet wifi and when you turn on the microscope a new network would pop up; this will be the microscope.
2: when connected, the application specified by the manufacturer will now connect to the microscope.
IF IT’S PLUG IN TYPE:
1: you NEED the app recommended by the manufacturer. Then once installed and running it will recognize your USB microscope when on and connected to the computer.
Do you have the box for it @olschool ? Or where did you order it from at least?
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it is a usb connected device no i dont have the box and i got it from amazon
Mine looks very similar. There is a cable for charging the battery. I’m not sure if it can be connected to a computer or mobile device with the cable. I use mine wirelessly.
Install the app on your phone. When you turn on the scope, it should generate a WiFi network. Go into the phone’s WiFi settings and join that network. Now your phone and scope are talking to each other. In the app on the phone you should be able to see what the scope is pointing at. There should be a button to snap a pic or take a video clip. I found it very difficult to keep steady for a good picture when holding it in your hand. You’ll get better results with the scope on a stand.
Hope that helps!
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@olschool try this app:
Application name: AN98
Search for “your computers operating system AN98 download”
Here’s a link I found fast on google play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AN98&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Edit: found this too!
Looks similar to mine too. I’ve only used it connected to my desktop with the usb cable. In order to get the mic to work, I have to launch a desktop app first, then hit the on/off switch on the scope itself. It also has a plastic lens cover. Without removing it all I get is blur. You’ve probably got that covered. FWIW, I’m a Mac guy.
Looks just like one I have. Connect the USB to your computer. Open the start menu on windows then click “Camera”. That should allow you to view your scope. Good luck
did all that puter recognizes scope and says ready for use app that im using recognizes also but still no picture and when goto the laptop camera the image shows up but when toggle to the scope its just a black window
ok got it figured out i dont think the scope is working my laptop will no longr recognize it hopefully an upgrade to a wireless scope will do the trick thanks everyone
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The wireless scope, you use your phone/app. Then connect to a WiFi network your microscope makes. It’s a pain but relatively straightforward & it works well 
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The microscope will create it’s own wifi hotspot name. When you turn it on go to your phone, scan for wifi signals and select the microscope.
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I have the same one as well.
Haven’t used it in a while…
I have to use an app on my phone to use it.
You could possibly do it on your computer but you might need an emulator to make it work.
I would think it would be easier to do it on the phone with the “Max-see” app.
Sometimes it takes awhile for my phone to find/connect to the scope/app.
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