# Build Reports **URL:** https://openflexure.discourse.group/c/build-reports/9.md [Latest](https://openflexure.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://openflexure.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://openflexure.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Where are you? (OFM location survey)](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/where-are-you-ofm-location-survey/771)
**Author:** [@JohemianKnapsody](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/JohemianKnapsody)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2026 10:48 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/where-are-you-ofm-location-survey/771 "2026-10-03T10:48:51Z")
Hi all. Great to see such a massive community around the project, but we’re curious just how far we reach. To the best of my knowledge, this is a list of all the countries where an OpenFlexure Microscope has been built o… --- ## [About the Build Reports category](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/about-the-build-reports-category/538)
**Author:** [@r.w.bowman](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/r.w.bowman)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [First build - Field Dissection Microscope](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-field-dissection-microscope/1545)
**Author:** [@Wacky](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/Wacky)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [16 October 2026 13:40 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-field-dissection-microscope/1545 "2026-10-16T13:40:09Z")
Hello I proudly present the first build of the Field Dissection Microscope :- ) Together with the OFM I built a few weeks ago I’m now ready to explore the microcosm… Thanks a lot for this wonderful projects!! The b… --- ## [Our first Manual microscope](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/our-first-manual-microscope/2459)
**Author:** [@Candy](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/Candy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2026 17:52 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/our-first-manual-microscope/2459 "2026-09-17T17:52:20Z")
Hi everyone, we are pedro, arnalduv and candy, a group of university students from Chile who are part of a volunteer initiative aimed at bringing the study of biological sciences to schools that lack the resources and eq… --- ## [Ultimative dust protection](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/ultimative-dust-protection/2553)
**Author:** [@sigmaphi](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/sigmaphi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 19:56 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/ultimative-dust-protection/2553 "2026-09-14T19:56:29Z")
After years of painstaking research and highly sophisticated engineering, I am finally ready to reveal the ultimate dust protection system for the OpenFlexure Microscope. Tadaaa! It’s a black polyester drawstring bag, … --- ## [Block stage build](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/block-stage-build/2546)
**Author:** [@teh](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/teh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2026 17:14 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/block-stage-build/2546 "2026-09-08T17:14:39Z")
Hi, I just built the block stage in about 40 minutes. It was the first time so I was extra careful. I could probably get this down to 10 minutes if I did it again. Some notes: The 3x m3 6mm screws for joining top and… --- ## [Upright v7.0.0-beta5 server 3.0.0beta1 + customizations](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/upright-v7-0-0-beta5-server-3-0-0beta1-customizations/2536)
**Author:** [@pondwind](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/pondwind)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [5 September 2026 14:34 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/upright-v7-0-0-beta5-server-3-0-0beta1-customizations/2536 "2026-09-05T14:34:56Z")
My 6yo daughter asked for a microscope after reading one of the Magic School Bus books. Being handy with a 3d printer and having most of the parts lying around in drawers, and having acquired conversational SCAD through… --- ## [Are suitable PMMA lens 10 mm diam/4.5 thickness as condenser lens?](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/are-suitable-pmma-lens-10-mm-diam-4-5-thickness-as-condenser-lens/2485)
**Author:** [@Gilabert\_DIYBioUCM](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/Gilabert_DIYBioUCM)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [28 July 2026 17:10 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/are-suitable-pmma-lens-10-mm-diam-4-5-thickness-as-condenser-lens/2485 "2026-07-28T17:10:53Z")
Good morning from Madrid, I am building a OFMv7 manual as a first step to build an high resol OFM later. A question, I have several PMMA lens 10 mm diam and 4.5 mm thickness, are they suitable for the OFM? (I know I will… --- ## [My first OFM: The DeltaStage](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/my-first-ofm-the-deltastage/2437)
**Author:** [@fxk8y](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/fxk8y)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [24 July 2026 13:41 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/my-first-ofm-the-deltastage/2437 "2026-07-24T13:41:39Z")
Want to get into microscopy to aid for example in my ceramics projects or for metallurgy stuff, so I decided to start out with the delta stage and using reflection illumination. Next step: Waiting for stepper arrival… --- ## [Upright v7 with HQ camera, X-003 - Nema14s, tall stage](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/upright-v7-with-hq-camera-x-003-nema14s-tall-stage/2480)
**Author:** [@adamglia](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/adamglia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2026 08:46 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/upright-v7-with-hq-camera-x-003-nema14s-tall-stage/2480 "2026-07-01T08:46:13Z")
A successful attempt at making a larger work area for the OFM. The third prototype is based around a custom main body, which was made by editing the STL - “grabbing” the table and stretching everything up. For most of it… --- ## [First Build - Very happy with my Low Cost Microscope](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-very-happy-with-my-low-cost-microscope/2455)
**Author:** [@jmd67650](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/jmd67650)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [23 May 2026 13:21 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-very-happy-with-my-low-cost-microscope/2455 "2026-05-23T13:21:55Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve just completed my first OpenFlexure “Low Cost” microscope build, and I wanted to share a quick report here. The microscope works really well, and I’m honestly impressed by the quality and capabiliti… --- ## [First Build - Excited to have my first ever microscope!](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-excited-to-have-my-first-ever-microscope/2435)
**Author:** [@bprobert](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/bprobert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2026 10:51 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-excited-to-have-my-first-ever-microscope/2435 "2026-05-15T10:51:01Z")
Whilst the OFM simulator is awesome, I’ve finally moved on to using real hardware! Very happy with my first scan on a v7 microscope! --- ## [High resolution v7 with HQ camera, X-002 - Nema14s, alternative illumination setup](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/high-resolution-v7-with-hq-camera-x-002-nema14s-alternative-illumination-setup/2353)
**Author:** [@adamglia](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/adamglia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [25 January 2026 23:11 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/high-resolution-v7-with-hq-camera-x-002-nema14s-alternative-illumination-setup/2353 "2026-01-25T23:11:23Z")
This is an experimental version of the OFM that uses the BIGTREETECH SKR Pico V1.0 board for driving NEMA14 steppers, uses klipper + fluidd for the UI and easy movement, with crowsnest to stream the view from the micr… --- ## [I printed a high resolution microscope](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/i-printed-a-high-resolution-microscope/2351)
**Author:** [@Anurag09](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/Anurag09)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [17 January 2026 10:59 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/i-printed-a-high-resolution-microscope/2351 "2026-01-17T10:59:53Z")
Hi everyone, i printed a high resolution microscope. I am posting pictures i took from microscope. please advice how can i do it better. --- ## [Build report --- 2 camera type microscope](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/build-report-2-camera-type-microscope/2257)
**Author:** [@touchari](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/touchari)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [13 December 2025 14:06 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/build-report-2-camera-type-microscope/2257 "2025-12-13T14:06:57Z")
Hello, everyone, Inspired by the impressive microscope design, I built one and do some custom design. My goal is to create a low-barrier, high-precision microscope. Our team includes PhDs in optics and AI, but we work o… --- ## [Optical tweezers build with OpenFlexure](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/optical-tweezers-build-with-openflexure/2337)
**Author:** [@ali](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/ali)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2025 15:32 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/optical-tweezers-build-with-openflexure/2337 "2025-12-12T15:32:46Z")
Hi everyone, We’ve been working on an extension optical tweezers setup and just put together a video walkthrough that might be of interest here: :movie\_camera: Video: https://youtu.be/GGlHxX-9Ro8 We’ve been using the … --- ## [First build, high res V7 with IORodeo parts kit](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-res-v7-with-iorodeo-parts-kit/2323)
**Author:** [@Twodogstar](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/Twodogstar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [30 November 2025 08:19 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-res-v7-with-iorodeo-parts-kit/2323 "2025-11-30T08:19:14Z")
Last year I was looking around for projects that use lasers and found Breaking Taps on YouTube who used the delta stage to build a CLSM. I found it intriguing and started printing parts for the V7. Took a while and I fi… --- ## [First build, high res v7 with HQ camera](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-res-v7-with-hq-camera/2283)
**Author:** [@adamglia](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/adamglia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [31 October 2025 19:23 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-res-v7-with-hq-camera/2283 "2025-10-31T19:23:55Z")
Hey! We’re looking into making the Open Flexure Microscope here at Glia, with a possibility of R&D work into the device in the future. We plan on selling the Microscope to nearby schools, later on setting up an ISO-1348… --- ## [Build Report of second build - High resolution upright microscope - V7 Hardware, V3 Server](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/build-report-of-second-build-high-resolution-upright-microscope-v7-hardware-v3-server/2262)
**Author:** [@zeus](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/zeus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2025 03:35 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/build-report-of-second-build-high-resolution-upright-microscope-v7-hardware-v3-server/2262 "2025-09-30T03:35:19Z")
After I finished a “regular” HighRes-OFM, my wife (working as a biohacker, aka. bio-informatics software-developer and is a former pathologist) insisted to build herself an upright OFM, but also in HighRes. The build-ins… --- ## [First build, High-Res v7 (#969fc80) with v3-alpha-server](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-res-v7-969fc80-with-v3-alpha-server/2169)
**Author:** [@zeus](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/zeus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2025 16:13 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-res-v7-969fc80-with-v3-alpha-server/2169 "2025-09-20T16:13:34Z")
I am not a scientist or something, just an average linux-guy from germany with a long-lasting love for 3d-printing. However, my wife is a scientist, and has done a lot of pathology-microscopy in her career and still enj… --- ## [First build, high res V7 (969fc80)](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-res-v7-969fc80/2246)
**Author:** [@Rosie231](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/Rosie231)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2025 12:55 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-res-v7-969fc80/2246 "2025-09-17T12:55:28Z")
Started building the microscope today (UK based). Bought kit from https://labcrafter.co.uk Printed components in: Black PLA, silk purple PLA, transparent PLA, and transparent blue PETG (for the pi case). Built most o… --- ## [OFM workshop Sweden | Sjölabbet - A summary and evaluation](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/ofm-workshop-sweden-sjolabbet-a-summary-and-evaluation/1664)
**Author:** [@Pelle](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/Pelle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [5 September 2025 15:23 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/ofm-workshop-sweden-sjolabbet-a-summary-and-evaluation/1664 "2025-09-05T15:23:10Z")
Just to give some background… The workshop was a collaboration between myself (through one man company) and the local science center Vattenhallen, provided as the course Sjölabbet (Swedish only) aimed towards teacher… --- ## [First Build, high resolution v7.0.0-beta4 with v2 server](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-resolution-v7-0-0-beta4-with-v2-server/2206)
**Author:** [@suitcase24](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/suitcase24)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [31 July 2025 16:20 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-resolution-v7-0-0-beta4-with-v2-server/2206 "2025-07-31T16:20:39Z")
I’m pretty new to microscopes and 3d printing in general so this was a really fun project to complete. I’m sure I’ll get a laugh out of it later, but I spent probably 6 hours or so troubleshooting poor resolution. I rebu… --- ## [Flat Top Microscope | IIBM UC | Chile](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/flat-top-microscope-iibm-uc-chile/1140)
**Author:** [@biodotpe](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/biodotpe)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [24 July 2025 22:59 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/flat-top-microscope-iibm-uc-chile/1140 "2025-07-24T22:59:07Z")
\[UPDATED\] Hey everyone! :raising\_hand\_man:t4: I hope you are doing well. Since @r.w.bowman released the flat-top microscope documentation, I always wanted to build one. This semester, we will offer droplet microfluidics… --- ## [Delta Stage Build Report](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/delta-stage-build-report/2145)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2025 13:51 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/delta-stage-build-report/2145 "2025-06-17T13:51:36Z")
Initial build of Delta Stage. This was assembled quickly with a breadboard, Arduino Mega instead of Nano, bad pin header soldering and some missing screws. Heat sink was added to Pi 4. Future updates incoming… Configura… --- ## [I built the Block Stage](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/i-built-the-block-stage/2121)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 May 2025 09:06 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/i-built-the-block-stage/2121 "2025-05-24T09:06:00Z")
Just wanted to share my Block Stage build. I’ve managed to get it to move using an Arduino Nano and python with the sangaboard library. It was initially meant to be used for a scanning laser microscope that uses a laser… --- ## [IO Rodeo Kit Build Report](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/io-rodeo-kit-build-report/2084)
**Author:** [@vmx8pn](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/vmx8pn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2025 00:41 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/io-rodeo-kit-build-report/2084 "2025-05-15T00:41:20Z")
Two undergraduate students spent about 7 weeks (15 hours total) working on this project during class time. We built the low-cost microscope and had the printed parts pre-printed (we did not 3D print any parts ourselves).… --- ## [Build from git, added a display](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/build-from-git-added-a-display/1392)
**Author:** [@tkircher](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/tkircher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [6 April 2025 19:23 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/build-from-git-added-a-display/1392 "2025-04-06T19:23:15Z")
I thought I’d share this build, along with the details. It turned out nice. I picked up a Sangaboard v5 + lighting kit from taulab as part of an openflexure build, for a friend’s kid. 4GB Pi 4 model B, Pi camera v2, … --- ## [First Build-High Resolution v7 obtained from IO Rodeo](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-resolution-v7-obtained-from-io-rodeo/1657)
**Author:** [@BobEChuck](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/BobEChuck)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [2 April 2025 22:28 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-resolution-v7-obtained-from-io-rodeo/1657 "2025-04-02T22:28:49Z")
Hi, I learned about your Openflexure project from the folks at IO rodeo .https://iorodeo.com/products/openflexure-microscope-kit They provide a kit with various options. I opted for the high resolution version. I was … --- ## [First build, High Resolution v7, with Arduino](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-resolution-v7-with-arduino/2020)
**Author:** [@josefnovak](https://openflexure.discourse.group/u/josefnovak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2025 10:09 UTC](https://openflexure.discourse.group/t/first-build-high-resolution-v7-with-arduino/2020 "2025-03-25T10:09:51Z")
Hi! I am a scientist from the Czech Republic. The OpenFlexure project caught my attention. I do quite a lot of microscopy and image analysis, but frankly, I am not as familiar with the optics behind the microscopes as I… [Next page](https://openflexure.discourse.group/c/build-reports/9.md?page=1)