Handheld Microscope Users Guide
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New Scope-On-A-Rope
The LSU VL-7EX II is the instrument used in Louisiana State University’s education outreach
program. This section describes parts and assembly of the SOAR, how to use lenses and
buttons, and how to set up the SOAR in different ways using accessories.
Note: The information on the “new” scope contained in this section applies equally to the “old”
scope. The only differences are (1) that where the new SOAR has a LIGHT button, the same
button on the old SOAR says ON; and (2) that the new SOAR does not have an ERASE button.
Parts and Assembly of SOAR
The Scope-On-A-Rope comes with three cords, three lenses, a scope body, and a cradle. All
cords connect to the cradle, with the curly, telephone-like cord connecting the body to the
cradle–hence the name “Scope-On-A-Rope”!
1. Scope
2. Cradle
3. Cover
4. 30X lens
5. 1X lens
6. 200X lens
7. Camera cable
(aka “rope”)
8. Power cable
9. Video cable
10. Stand
11. XYZ stage
12. Lamp
13. Lamp shade
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