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PSPVinyls Valued Member United States 150 Posts	Posted 01/12/2017 1:40 pm so I made one with Lego's But still working on it. The little webcam I got for 5 bucks, but the quality of the photos it takes are actually not that bad. I can slide the coin in and adjust the focus on the camera itself, but I can adjust the lighting using the dial that is on the USB cable. Not too bad as a temp I guess. Raising and lowering the camera is pretty easy, although I will probably make it stronger by adding another arm in the middle. * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

Mark1959 Pillar of the Community 7234 Posts	Posted 01/12/2017 1:43 pm Neat idea! Pictures? Report this Post to the Staff
PSPVinyls Valued Member United States 150 Posts	Posted 01/12/2017 2:08 pm Quote: Neat idea! Pictures? Here's a dime that I just snapped. I have to do a little fine tuning with the camera. I have to update the driver software. Report this Post to the Staff
PSPVinyls Valued Member United States 150 Posts	Posted 01/12/2017 3:14 pm Ok, never mind about the cheap little camera. Switching to using my phone's camera. Much better quality, I can adjust everything on screen and that means clearer pictures. Just making a platform that can hold my phone which will be able to move up and down. Probably will make the "tray" turn 360 degrees so the coin stays in straight. And on a side note.... Listening to the Ghostbusters theme song and watching those dancing fruits is mesmerizing Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 01/12/2017 4:10 pm Lego! For the Win! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
PSPVinyls Valued Member United States 150 Posts	Posted 01/14/2017 1:44 pm Introducing Scott's Lego microscope Version 2. The phone fits nice and snug so I don't have to worry about it slipping out. Adjusting the focus, zoom, color, and contrast is easily done using the phone's camera. The "tray/slide" can now be rotated 360 degrees. Perfect for taking multiple shots. Attached are photos of the microscope and the coin I used. And anyone wondering what that machine in the background is, it's a vinyl cutter used for decals. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 01/15/2017 2:21 pm Looking good. I definitely see myself raiding my son's Lego collection. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
jakes8 Valued Member United States 123 Posts	Posted 01/15/2017 6:05 pm I need to build me one of those! Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 01/15/2017 6:26 pm Very clever idea. Report this Post to the Staff
PSPVinyls Valued Member United States 150 Posts	Posted 01/15/2017 7:05 pm Quote: Very clever idea. Thanks, I've been using Lego's for a number of things lately. One is an exhaust fan for my laser engraver. The fan is from a gutted computer. Another Lego thing is a positive/negative tester when I work with electronics. Another one is just a simple USB on/off box. Lego's are a good stress relief. Report this Post to the Staff
PSPVinyls Valued Member United States 150 Posts	Posted 01/15/2017 7:07 pm Quote: I need to build me one of those! If you want, I can take photos of any parts that you need a better view of. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 01/16/2017 2:43 pm I built my son a T-Rex last night (we got it from the Lego store in Disney Springs). I hope that means he will let me scavenge some parts. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
coinlover1899 Pillar of the Community United States 3058 Posts	Posted 01/16/2017 6:56 pm Very cool idea! Report this Post to the Staff
cldague Valued Member United States 493 Posts	Posted 01/18/2017 4:15 pm I so need one of those. Time to go shopping. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCollector2000 Pillar of the Community United States 2563 Posts	Posted 01/18/2017 6:06 pm That makes me want to pull out my old legos and make a stand now! Innovative idea indeed! Report this Post to the Staff
Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 01/18/2017 9:45 pm Love the Legos! Report this Post to the Staff
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