LadyBug: a 3D Scanning Microscope for Small and Huge Things

A project in Detroit, MI by Ahron Wayne
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An up-to-5-axis motorized macro camera for less than the cost of a single conventional lens. Take a look!
Backers: 36
Average Pledge Per Backer: $220

Funded: $7,917 of $17,500
Dates: Jun 2nd -> Jul 2nd (30 days)
Project By: Ahron Wayne
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Latest News

In the words of Billy Mays: "But wait! There's no more!"

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
At the moment that you receive this update, you should also be receiving a notification that the campaign has been stopped. Nobody is more disappointed about this than me, except perhaps the Universe. The Universe was so upset that, at the exact... (Read More)

More than halfway: New things to scan and about the project future

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, First, the fun stuff: Over the course of the Kickstarter I’ve met many potential users of a scanning macro system. Less general photographers, and more scientists and hobbyists who want to photograph the specific thing they... (Read More)

Deep in the month: New Video, Title, Picture

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone,  I made some changes that will hopefully help attract people to the project and more properly explain what this is and what the rewards are. So there's the title, now just 'A new way to scan macro', which I think is catchy and succinct... (Read More)

One week in: A publication big enough to send me a google alert!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, I've been continuing to try and get some more traction on the campaign. I make posts, talk to possible users, send tips to journalists. I just wanted to pop over and share a bit of good news ---  the first publication big enough to send... (Read More)

Polarized vs. Unpolarized light for inspecting reflective surfaces

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, I just wanted to share a little scan I did last night. It shows quite dramatically the difference in features that become visible when using reflected polarized light, an ability which will be included in the scope that ships with the LadyBug... (Read More)

Working on reformatting and getting the word out

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! A couple new backers for mini kits (Thank you!), but it's fair to say we've reached a bit of a lull in pledges and interest. One of my big questions before starting the campaign was whether interested people would be mainly power users... (Read More)

Update one --- 24 hours

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, If you were with me last night, you got my quick message of thanks. I'm going to say it again, because we have a few more backers since then: Thank you, not just for showing me that you believe in this project enough to put money in it,... (Read More)

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