Microscope for cartridge inspection

I'm looking for a microscope for cartridge inspection (hence the tittle) and came across this in my search.

Does anyone have any experience with this scope or this company?

audiorusty02-27-2026 5:19pm

jasonbourne71 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,866 posts 02-28-2026 at 11:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Amazon Prime has it for $139.99. Of course a laptop computer is needed, new or used.
johnss Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 683 posts 02-28-2026 at 12:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete yes, that scope is fine to look for general close ups of the cartridge, but not enough resolution to determine tip wear.
rsf507 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,578 posts 02-28-2026 at 06:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Anyone try this? https://www.amazon.com/Microscope-SKYBASIC-Handheld-Microscopes-Compatible/dp/B0D78L92RZ
audiorusty OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 355 posts 02-28-2026 at 06:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @wlutke Thanks for the response. What model do you have? @johnss Do you have a different solution?
johnss Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 683 posts 03-01-2026 at 01:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You may want to look for a direct view microscope either stereo or mono view with a 1500X or 2000x magnification range. If you are looking to determine wear keep in mind you'll need to focus only on the stylus tip area not the entire stylus so tons of magnification is needed to get to the detail you'll need to inspect the tip geometry and angles.