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Your cart is empty.This is a brand new graduated mechanical stage attachment for AmScope M148, M149, M150, M152 series microscopes. It holds standard microscope slides. It has a center mount screw with two locating pins at 1-3/8" (35mm) apart. Its travel ranges are 1.2" (30mm) and 2.0" (50mm). Features & Specifications: Two Locating Pins: 1-3/8" (35mm) apart Travel Range: 1.2" (30mm) and 2.0.
Steven
2025-09-04 11:38:28
I use a bunch of simple compound microscopes for science outreach, so my microscopes are typically being used by microscopy novices. As a result, it really helps to have a slide holder to move the slides around, since most people tend to underestimate how far they are moving the slide (with respect to the field of view) when they are using their fingers. I have bought five of these and will buy more if the opportunity / need arises. I have found the quality to be fairly uniform across the five that I have purchased, and I bought some of them almost a year after the others.Potential buyers should note a few things:First, these are (at the time of writing: 08/26/2023) under $30, and equipment for microscopy is always expensive. They are a great deal, but they are not going to give you the same smoothness of motion that you would get for 10x or 5x or even 2x the price.Second, they are not incredibly sturdy, but regular, basic maintenance with a set of jewelry screwdrivers will keep them in working order. Even the million-plus-dollar microscopes in my work lab require occasional maintenance and tuning, so it is not surprising that a $30 slide holder would require the occasional tweak to keep it in good working order. My microscopes are regularly loaded into and out of my car and then used for several hours by total novices (many of whom are under the age of 10) and they seem to be holding up fine.HERE IS SOMETHING THAT I DID TO MINIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF MAINTENANCE REQUIRED (this isn’t necessary but again my microscopes get jostled a lot and used by young children): I took all of the screws out one at a time, swabbed a tiny bit of Loctite glue on them, and then put them back in. Sure, this takes me about a half hour per slide holder, but microscopy is time-consuming, and it’s definitely reduced the frequency with which I need to tighten the screws. PLEASE NOTE: You do not need to do this to have a functional product. The clamps work fine as they are but mine get used often and jostled a lot.Third, you need to make sure that the mechanical slide holder does not hit the focus wheel when you are lowering the stage. If this is done too many times, it will warp the mechanism of the slide holder and make it difficult to move around on the stage (see the attached image)Bottom line: These are a decent product for the price, and they will definitely enhance your imaging capabilities over simply moving the slide around with your fingers. I use them regularly to track paramecia and other aquatic micro-critters, and they are simple enough that an 8-year-old can figure out how to use one within a couple minutes.I wish you the best of luck! Microscopy is a great way to learn about the world around you and a slide-holder like this one is definitely a must.
Armando Parodi
2025-07-12 10:54:53
Simple, inexpensive and precise can describe this adaptor that help to play with the slide on the microscope in any XY position.
Danielle Boudet
2025-06-21 15:23:00
I wish I could give this more stars, but as far as moving the slide around, there's nothing wrong with it. But it does not allow me to view MOST of the slide in my M150C. That makes it completely useless too me. The first slide I tried to view was one of the prepared slides from Amscope that came with the kit, and I couldn't even move the slide into range to see ANY of it. I then prepared a slide of my own, making sure to put the specimen at the very back edge of the slide. Only then could I see part of it under low magnification.A minor complaint was that the attachment screw was so hard to screw down that I had to call Amscope to make sure I had the right stage for my microscope. I was told to make sure the threads were aligned and basically force it to screw down, with pliers if necessary. That worked for me, but I'm glad I called first, because it really felt like it was going to break if I kept screwing.
rocky666
2025-05-15 17:26:47
This accessory works well with the M148 class AmScope; good range of motion; reasonably precise. My purchase did not come with instructions, so it took a few minutes to install. Also, the thumbscrew shares a hole used by one of the hex screws that holds the stage in place, and I couldn't screw it down as much as needed. Nevertheless, if you don't pull up on the adjustment knobs it will stay rigidly in place and work as well as expected for a low cost attachment.
Tom M (Kensington, MD)
2025-04-30 18:15:17
If your microscope uses springs to hold down slides and includes the holes required to add this mechanical stage I urge you to do so... particularly if you want to view protozoa and other living subjects.I have purchased several of these mechanical stages for use on the low-cost AmazonBasic microscope.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TVHLY4CI did have to replace the included mounting screw with a #6-32 x 1/2" button head (cap screw) to fit the threads on the AmazonBasic scope; but, those are no problem to find at any local hardware store.One of the mechanical stages was slightly out of alignment; but, it only required loosening two screws and realigning the mechanism to correct. Very easy to do.Since our basic application is exploring the world of micro-creatures, with affordable student scopes, not having a mechanical stage can be frustrating to students. So, we REALLY appreciate these affordable additions that make chasing down live specimens so much easier.
KJ
2025-04-11 15:07:50
I don't use it on a microscope. I do extreme macro photography and the precision of movement is exactly what I needed. It has screws to attach to an AmScope microscope, but they're removable. I just clamp it to my 6" lab jack and I have 3-D adjustment.
Kortner
2025-02-25 14:04:20
On an Amscope M150, it cannot scroll to the top HALF of the slide. After telling me that it must fit because they are matched to each other, they finally decided that their supplier made a mistake and they sent a free replacement. That worked slightly better...60% of the slide now visible. They finally said that this mechanical stage cannot allow viewing of an entire slide.They suggested taking the slide out and turning it 180°! They don't have a mechanical stage for the M150 that can scroll to the top 40% of a slide. Buy a different scope?My backyard fix is to balance the slide on top of the slide clamp (not clamped in).The scrolling mechanism is useable but does have some uneven spots, requiring extra torque on the adjustment knob.Overall, it is useable for about half a slide.
S.A.
2025-01-17 12:04:59
Good product! Mechanical stages are very useful if you need to be looking at an entire slide.
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