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How to Make a Mini Microscope

If you are not a scientist, but want to investigate small objects, make a mini microscope to observe them. People have magnified small objects since 1000 A.D. The process gradually evolved into the first compound microscope made by Zacharias Jansen and John Lipperhey. The microscope was 6 feet long. With modern technology, make a mini microscope from used computer parts and accessories from your home.

Things You'll Need

Old CD drive
Old CD player
Screwdriver
Utility knife
Soft cloth
Super glue
Webcam

Instructions

- 1
  Locate an old CD drive or old CD player. Turn off the device and remove the batteries or power adapter. Open the casing of the CD drive or player with a screwdriver.
- 2
  Remove the CD reader lens from the CD player. Insert a utility knife along the bottom of the lens. Cut through the adhesive and carefully remove the lens.
- 3
  Clean the CD reader lens and your webcam lens with a soft cloth. Remove all dust and residue.
- 4
  Place a thin layer of super glue around the existing lens of your webcam. Attach the CD reader lens directly over the webcam lens. Let the glue dry for 20 seconds.
- 5
  Plug in your webcam. Point the lens toward a small object. The CD reader lens magnifies the object.

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