DIY Fiberoptic Illumination for Olympus BH2/BHS Microscope
A DIY fiberoptic suprastage light source for the BH2/BHS microscope enables direct illumination for microscopic studies, particularly for biofluorescent specimens. It is cost-effective and designed for stability during prolonged observations. The assembly is customizable with various LED wavelengths and is easy to install, maintain, and operate, costing around $30.
Olympus BH2/BHS Illuminator DIY Upgrade
FABRICATION OF A REPLACEMENT SUBSTAGE LIGHT SOURCE FOR THE BH2/BHS MICROSCOPE Figure 1. Olympus OEM illuminator housing, bulb, magnifier, diffuser, mounting tube and electrical connector. Not included in image are the transformer, electrical components and controller which are in the base of the microscope The purpose of this posting is to satisfy the needs of amateur…
CHEETAH POPULATION, SE AFRICA, Part 6 RESEARCH USING AI
This final post in a six-part Africa safari series proposes a new way to track cheetahs and other wildlife: using safari guides’ radio conversations, AI language models, and GPS data. The article outlines methods, challenges, and a Florida-based pilot project inviting citizen scientists to help test the approach.
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