How To Turn Your iPhone Into a Microscope

Every science student will have to deal with microscopes at some point. Microscopes are actually quite a lot of fun to play with but the professional versions of them can cost you a good amount of money. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way we all could turn our iPhones into mini microscopes? It has actually been done before. This simple guide demonstrates how one can transform an iPhone into a mini microscope for about $15.

Crabfu’s solution is not that hard to implement, especially if you are into DIY guides. The Mini Microscope for iPhone is probably a better solution for everyone hoping to hit the ground running with their iPhone microscope fast. This accessory is a tad bit more pricey and will set you back about $50. At the same time, it has a 60x zoom and 3 LEDs to make your viewing experience richer. One of the LEDs on this device can be used to verify watermarks on notes.

Mini Microscope for iPhone is a very compact accessory and attaches to your iPhone 4 without any issues. It won’t replace a professional microscope anytime soon. Nevertheless, it can be used to explore your surroundings in a whole new fashion.