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Build a 3D‑Printed Pocket Microscope 1‑Hour STEM Workshop
🔬 What We’ll Do
A quick intro to how the Matchboxscope works
Step-by-step assembly – no experience needed!
Live experimentation: focus your view, capture images and video to your phone or laptop
Q&A + handy tips for using it at home
↑ See how the Matchboxscope fits together — layer by layer.
👥 Who It’s For
Recommended age is 10+. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Perfect for families, homeschoolers, STEM enthusiasts, and curious makers of all ages.
💰 Cost
Free – all materials provided.
Want to take your microscope home? You can buy it for just $30 or buy 2 for $50 – this helps fund future workshops.
If not, we’ll reuse it in later sessions — and now you’ve got the skills to build your own!
↑ Watch how the Matchboxscope streams a live view to your phone — just like you’ll do in the session.
Event Details
August 9, 2025
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free