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#734 Optivisor

Trying a new Optivisor for close-up work.

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Notes

I’ve previously used magnifying glasses from a seller on aliexpress. These are convenient, but I don’t find them comfortable for extended use.

I decided to try an optivisor with headband to see if these were more comfortable. I found a good deal from a seller on shopee.sg

So far:

yes, they are more comfortable
but perhaps not as convenient as the glasses

I can see myself continuing to use both, switching between them depending on the task.

Instructions

build01a product-front product-back

Credits and References

DayDayTo Optivisor headband magnifier loupe repair magnifying glass spectacles - seller on shopee
Eyeglass Magnifier with LED Lamp with 1.5X 2.5X 3.5X Lens Illuminated Magnifying Glass Loupe Make Both Hands Free for Repairing - from a seller on aliexpress

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electronics - usually involving an Arduino or other microprocessor in one way or another. Some are full-blown projects, while many are trivial breadboard experiments, intended to learn and explore something interesting
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