Lab+7+-+Microbes

=__Exercise 1__= __Photo from Here__


 * DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT (cited from the BioniCam instruction manuel and adapted in my own words):**

Pictured above is the Eyeclops, a form of a handheld microscope that takes pictures and is battery-operated, rendering it a useful and portable examination mechanism. On the top of the magnifying device is a **Removable USB Drive** that stores the pictures taken and plugs into the USB port at the top of the Eyeclops. In this photo the USB drive is not pictured, but would plug into the top. This USB drive can then be plugged into a computer to load photos onto a different database.

The Eyeclops takes photos by using the twistable **I.R.I.S. Lens Attachment**, which you can't see in the picture, but it is pointed toward the penny. The I.R.I.S. Lens Attachment can be twisted to adjust the focus of the lens. In order to adequately take a photo, one must place the I.R.I.S. Lens entirely on the specimen, so that the lighting is able to focus on the object at hand, allowing the specimen to be adequately magnified---proper lighting in taking these photos is critical. On the back side of the Eyeclops (the side facing us) we are able to view the specimen under investigation on the **Color LCD Viewing Screen**, which currently shows the photo of the specimen. Using the **Adjustable Magnification Dial,** located on the right side of the machine (green dial), one can choose the level of magnification desired.

Using the buttons located below the viewing screen include a large circular button for moving the image, an **A**, **B**, **Delete**, and **Gallery** button. The A button snaps photos and is the "choose" selection, and the B button takes one back to the previous screen. The Gallery button allows one to scroll through the gallery and view as well as delete photos, with the Delete button.

The machinery connected to the bottom of the Eyeclops by a cord (pictured to the right of the Eyeclops) is called the **Belt Clip Battery Pack,** which powers the Eyeclops and holds the batteries. The power switch for the Eyeclops is located on this part, which is on the right side of the battery pack (small green button), and various TV inputs are also on this section which permits the user to project the images on larger screens.


 * MANUAL FOR USE:**


 * __Basic Rules for Using Any Microscope:__ Cite **
 * 1. Carry the microscope with two hands. **
 * 2. Do not swing a microscope by the cord or handle it in a destructive manner. **
 * 3. Do not touch the lens of the microscope or the LCD viewing screen. **
 * 4. If you have a microscope that uses a mirror, do not use direct sunlight as your light source as it may damage your eyes. If you have a microscope that uses a built-in light, make sure to turn off the light when it is not in use. **
 * 5. When you are done using a microscope, make sure to turn the light off and set all settings to their lowest levels. **


 * __Basic Rules for Using The Eyeclops Video Microscope:__ **
 * 1. Insert 5 AAA batteries into the Battery pack. This is necessary to operate the Eyeclops. **
 * 2. Do not touch the lens with your fingers or the objects you are examining. **
 * 3. Keep the Eyeclops away from liquid or direct interference with other objects. **
 * 4. Do not shine the light from the Eyeclops in your eyes -- it may cause damage. **
 * 5. Image discoloration might occur if focused on the same image for too long. If his happens, turn the device off and then turn it on again. **

2. ** Twist the I.R.I.S. Lens Attachment on the device. You know it is firmly secured when the red groove is aligned with the arrows on the focusing gauge. **
 * __Basic Instructions/Tips for Using the Eyeclops Video Microscope (cite: BioniCam instruction manuel):__ **
 * 1. Turn on the Eyeclops using the power button from the battery pack. **
 * 3. Place the center of the microscope onto the Focusing Disc and look at the screen. **
 * 4. Rotate the focusing knob in order to select 100x, 200x, or 400x to make the image more or less magnified. **
 * 3. Twist the lens attachment until the text comes into focus and becomes clearer. According to the manual, this should happen within one to two full turns of the attachment. You should a picture in the screen looking like: **

=__** Exercise 2&3: **__=
 * 1. The Letter "e": **


 * The original orientation was normal, right-facing, regular-reading. The Eyeclops did not invert, flip, or distort the orientation when taking the photo. **

2. Threads:

3. Sand at 100x:

The type of sand I used was desert sand, and here is a photo I found online of desert sand. This sand can be found in a desert or on beaches: cite

4. FUN!!! Baking soda v. Starch:

v. Baking Soda (left), Starch (right)

= = =__Exercise 4:__=

1. Below are pictures of plant life! I put them on a slide and used the eyeclops to magnify and take photos:

leaf at 100x leaf at 200x plant life dirt at 200x

2. Below are pictures of a slide swabbed from the inside of my cheek and the iodine that stained the bacteria. I took pictures with the eyeclops. cheek bacteria 1 cheek bacteria 2

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