

Modifying the bottom lighting is worthwhile to improve transmitted light results especially at 60x and 200x. At higher mags a compound microscope with digital eyepiece or webcam potentially offers superior results. For the enthusiast: The QX5 offers a cheap, quick and easy way of achieving VGA images at 10x and 60x. In the author's view, if introducing youngsters to the macro and microscopic world, a digital microscope should be a complement to, but not a replacement for, simple and easy to use optical microscopes and hand lenses. Well supported with third party student and teacher resources (written for the QX3). The 'sample measurement tool' mentioned on the maker's website is apparently a hardware feature not part of earlier units, including the author's example. The bottom light isn't strong enough at 200x for best results but a modification can significantly improve them.įor the youngster expressing a particular interest in prepared slides and higher mags, a student compound optical microscope which sell in a similar price range would offer superior results. The time lapse is a particularly exciting feature. Works well for top lit subjects at all mags or bottom lit at 10x and 60x. The LED's provide a cooler better colour balanced illumination. The higher resolution sensor can give smoother results than the QX3. Summary: As a toy: A great way of introducing the youngster to the world at the microscopic scale and digital imaging. By David Walker, UK Notes on its use both as a toy, and with modification, its potential as a cheap imaging route for the microscopy enthusiast. If none of these helps, you can for further assistance.įun with a QX5 digital microscope. Please scroll down to find a latest utilities and drivers for your Digital Blue QX5(tm) Microscope driver.īe attentive to download software for your operating system. As there are many drivers having the same name, we suggest you to try the Driver Tool, otherwise you can try one by on the list of available driver below. You should uninstall original driver before install the downloaded one. Please identify the driver version that you download is match to your OS platform. As with the QX3, the QX5 can take digital images these can be still shots, time-lapse video and movies. The QX5 functions at 640x480, a higher resolution that makes for more detailed image and videos. The QX5 has significant improvements compared to the previous Digital Blue microscope.

Q: Why my Digital Blue QX5(tm) Microscope driver doesn't work after I install the new driver? Common questions for Digital Blue QX5(tm) Microscope driver Q: Where can I download the Digital Blue QX5(tm) Microscope driver's driver? Please download it from your system manufacturer's website. Digital Blue QX5(tm) Microscope driver is a windows driver.
