Documentation

OpenFlexure Documentation

Guides, references, and resources for building, using, and developing OpenFlexure Microscopes.

Get Started

New to OpenFlexure? Start here to build a microscope and get the software running.

Assemble an OpenFlexure Microscope from printed and off-the-shelf parts.

Install the OpenFlexure software and connect to your microscope.

Learn how to operate the microscope and how it works.

Day-to-day use, imaging workflows, calibration, and troubleshooting.

Background information and design principles.

Modify and customise your microscope, or even contribute changes to the core project.

Customise and configure your microscope.

Configure the software or build new features.

Other Projects from OpenFlexure

Other flexure stages for microscopy and sample positioning.

Other types of microscope without stages.