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This article was published by "Makuake"It was also featured on the official DIPLE website.
When you were a kid, did you ever collect various samples for a summer vacation research project and look at various microorganisms under a microscope?
When I was a child, I remember excitedly assembling the Gakken supplements and looking at all kinds of things through a microscope.
This time, we borrowed a gadget from the seller that can easily turn your smartphone into a high-performance microscope. We would like to introduce it to you. Please read it and return to your childhood!
The photo on the top right is the microscope I own. Let me explain how smart it has become.
No dedicated app required, up to 1000x magnification! Enter the microscopic world
The "DIPLE" we will introduce this time isNo dedicated app requiredThis gadget easily and reliably turns your smartphone into a high-performance microscope with a magnification of up to 1000 times.
To peer into the microscopic world, you generally need a microscope with a magnification of 500x or more.
A microscope with decent performance is going to be expensive.
That's when "DIPLE" came along, allowing you to see the microscopic world at an extraordinary magnification of up to 1000 times, and it appeared on the crowdfunding site "Makuake."
This time, I would like to introduce "DIPLE," a tool that allows you to easily observe this world of unconventional magnification on your smartphone.
Easy setup and micro experience!
When you open the heavy, promising box, you'll find the kit beautifully packaged.
The size is very compact at 17.6 x 10 x 4 cm.
My microscope weighs over 5kg, but this microscope kit weighs less than 700g.
It's the perfect size and weight for outdoor gathering and activities.
Since children probably don't have smartphones, it's best for them to enjoy it as a family with their mom and dad, who do have smartphones.
Setup is not difficult as it comes with the bare minimum "DIPLE" kit.
- Turn on the light on the bottom of the box
- Setting up the microscope base
- Set the glass plate for the specimen.
- Setting the lens
- Set the smartphone camera in the lens position
The setup is now complete!
A world expanded by x35, x75, x150 magnification lenses
Three types of lenses are available.
DIPLE RED is 35x, DIPLE GREY is 75x, and DIPLE BLACK is 150x.
DIPLE RED has a resolution of 3 microns. Samples that can be seen are cells and microorganisms.
DiPLE GRAY has a resolution of 1 micron, allowing for greater magnification of specimens.
The DIPLE BLACK has a resolution of 0.7 to 0.8 microns and is primarily suited to observing bacteria, etc.
By using the telephoto camera on your smartphone, you can peer into the microscopic world at up to 1000 times its magnification.
The lens is also made of aluminum, making it extremely durable and able to withstand a 10 meter drop.
Not only that, but the lenses themselves are very cool because they are Italian designed!
The secret to taking beautiful photos up to 1000x
The secret behind DIPLE's ability to transfer samples at 1000x magnification so neatly lies in the box that holds it.
When you put the smartphone on the box, the image stabilization doesn't work when you use digital zoom.
Even the slightest shaking can cause the sample sheet to shift.
When magnified 1000 times, the slightest breeze can cause things to shift.
Therefore, DIPLE has a box-shaped layout that allows the smartphone to be placed stably on it, and the smartphone covers it from above to prevent it from slipping off.
It also comes with two legs to ensure that any smartphone can be placed stably.
I went back to my childhood and observed various things.
The kit comes with sample samples, so I took a look at a few of them.
By the way, the lens used was a 35x DIPLE RED.
It looks like some kind of cell. It has a beautiful pattern that looks like Jupiter.
The second thing that looks like some kind of cell. Personally, I think it looks like a shrimp from a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, but maybe it's just my imagination.
It looks like a typhoon vortex in the weather forecast...fun...too much fun!
This way you can peek into the microscopic world.
It can be used indoors, but since it's lightweight, you can also take it outdoors and have fun collecting samples in the field.
↓Below is the PV from DIPLE's official YouTube channel.
I interviewed the seller
When I first saw DIPLE I wondered what it was.
I thought it would be a really cheap thing, but it was made of metal and was sturdy, so I was impressed.
I thought it would be difficult if it had been a cheap plastic product, but it was sturdy so I thought I could manage it.
It's indeed authentic and made in Italy, so the design is simple, but I like the gadget-like feel that appeals to a masculine soul.
When I received it, I wondered how I would use it, but it reminded me of Gakken's Chemistry magazine and I felt excited and hopeful. It reminded me of the monthly supplements that come with Gakken's Chemistry magazine.
I also like the analog feel of manually adjusting the focus.
So, what is the appeal of this product?
・A mechanical feel that tickles the gadget lover's heart
The lens material is metal, not plastic.
- Water is prevented from entering, making it easy to clean
・Microscopes are not usually carried around, but this product can be carried around
- Compact and easy to carry in a bag
- Can be used outdoors and has excellent functionality
・The high specifications offered in university courses overseas
The above points are the attractions of DIPLE.
It's not the same as an electron microscope, but you won't find anything else with these specifications at this size and price.
Who do you want to enjoy this product?
When I was wondering whether or not to use it, I thought that although it would be fun for me, I wondered who else in the world would enjoy it too.
For now, we think our target audience is parents with small children.
I hope it will become one of the items that you can enjoy together with your children.
I hope that by spending time together looking at and sharing the microscopic world of microorganisms, and struggling to focus, children will have fun and also stimulate their intellectual curiosity.
DIPLE is functionally geared towards adults and has high specs, but rather than focusing on that, we think of it as an item that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
Is there anything you would like to convey to the world through this product?
Due to the effects of COVID-19, people who make high-quality products overseas have been deprived of a place to promote their products, so I would like to help create some kind of opportunity for them to sell in Japan.
It may be an exaggeration to say that I am a go-between, but the people at this Italian manufacturer are very nice, they respond to emails quickly, and they are serious. When I told them that sales at MAKUAKE were higher than expected, they were very happy, and I would like to be able to give some kind of light start to those who are in trouble.
DIPLE is also a catalyst for future developments.
Thank you very much!
Summary
"DIPLE" allows you to experience the microscopic world at up to 1000x magnification using any smartphone with a camera.
Even as adults, the world of microscopes is fascinating, full of surprises and expansion of our dreams.
DIPLE can currently be supported by purchasing through the crowdfunding site "Makuake".
It's a little early, but why not consider purchasing one as a communication tool for parents and children in preparation for summer vacation?
Enjoy Gadget Life!
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What were your impressions and surprises when you first saw "DIPLE"?