Easy On The Eyes - Watch Repair.

[Usil]

I set up a CCD camera on my microscope years ago so I don't have to squint into an optic for hours. It must be worse even for watch repair folks. Why not just set up a CCD to project the watch on a screen and go from there in repair without all the wear and tear on the eyes. They do this in the oeprating room too so fine work can be accomplished this way with training.

Does this make sense? Anyone doing this or considered it?

Usil

Edited November 16, 2006 by Usil

[Davey]

Thats a good idea, but I should think the focus distance would not be sufficient enough to allow for the lens to be located further enough away to get full access to the movement from above.

[AMK000]

Good idea.

A technique also used in surgery.

[Usil]

Focusing distance, field of view and working depth can all be worked out with proper optics.

Usil

[ubiquitous]

A nice idea, but don't watchmakers use loupes to see what they're doing?

[bkdc]

I use a low power microscope. Camera idea is nice, but I like to have depth perception.

[Usil]

At the risk of repeating myself...

AMK000 - A technique also used in surgery.

To which I say refer to:

They do this in the operating room

And:

ubiquitous - A nice idea, but don't watchmakers use loupes to see

To which I would refer back to the entire purpose of the post which is not using loops and saving the eyes using the CCD imaging system.

Sorry it has been a long day and I am a little testy but these just set me off. I have been dealing with people who have not been listening to me all day.

Usil

[Chronus]

Good idea, but is it expensive, and does all the equipment take up a lot of space?