For the this assignment, I made a mobile microscope. It is small, handheld, and fully portable. With this simple microscope, you can now observe your surrounding in micro-scale.

Making: For materials, all we need is a tin can (with a removable lid) and a converted webcam.

 First, cut off the clipping part of the webcam.

 Then, drill a hole on the lid.

 Cut off the excess part until the webcam can fit inside the hole.

 Cut an opening on the can (so the usb cable can pass through).

Testing:Connect the webcam to your computer. Open Photo Booth.

Take the portable microscope up close to your object.

 Now you can observe your object in micro-scale.

When you are done, put the cable back in the can. You can carry it anywhere you go.