#INTEL PLAY QX3 MICROSCOPE PRICE HOW TO#
#INTEL PLAY QX3 MICROSCOPE PRICE UPDATE#

Short 1.8mb OGV video of me turning the lights on. The Intel Play QX3 Computer Microscope has been developed as the result of a creative partnership between computer chip giant Intel and the innovative toy designer Mattel.

#INTEL PLAY QX3 MICROSCOPE PRICE UPDATE#

This is not to update the software it's how often the panel updates the settings. This particular microscope has a CMOS imaging chip with a lower lamp for transmitted light to come through a specimen and an upper lamp for light to be reflected off of it, each of which is independently toggled on and off by software. Also note that v4lcp has an 'Update' setting. Years ago Mattel released an educational toy microscope called the Intel Play QX3, and later the QX5. I have had one for a couple years and I think it would be a great. Ubuntu seems to need a few seconds to register the microscope. Was at Toys R Us today and saw the Intel Play QX3 Microscope at a price of 25.xx It once sold for 99 - but has been around for a few years at 60 - and occasionally on sale for 40. Lastly if you do not see video try closing and restarting the media viewer. Alternatively usb expansion ports with secondary power supplies are very useful. Intel eventually discontinued its Intel Play line, selling it to Prime. Unplug unused usb devices or try a different port. The QX3 is a fairly simple computer microscope, which can connect to a computer. Some ports may have issues and cause blinking or the microscope to not function. Instruction for installing the QX3 Microscope with VistaNote, DO NOT use the software from the CD that came with the microscope.DO NOT plug in the QX3 micros. *Notes: Make sure your microscope is receiving the full 5V 200mA from your USB port. The microscope in question was an Intel Play QX3, and it had gone out of production in 2002 or so. Jackpot I took it home for 2.97 and quickly discovered why it was abandoned: it had been obsolete for over half a decade. When everything is working you should see something like this. I really liked the retro design and sturdy, easy-to-use controls (well, it was made for 8 year-olds).

#INTEL PLAY QX3 MICROSCOPE PRICE HOW TO#

How to Setup the Intel Play QX3в„ў Microscope in Ubuntu 14.04 The QX3в„ў Microscope can run on Ubuntu 14.04 by installing the ' Video4Linux Control Panel' from the Ubuntu Software Center and using either VLC Media Player then under 'Video device name' select /dev/video0 from the drop down menu.

Intel play qx3 microscope price