Usil Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Good idea. A technique also used in surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Focusing distance, field of view and working depth can all be worked out with proper optics. Usil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 A nice idea, but don't watchmakers use loupes to see what they're doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkdc Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I use a low power microscope. Camera idea is nice, but I like to have depth perception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Good idea, but is it expensive, and does all the equipment take up a lot of space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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