
For more information on the microscope and its performance [see our paper in Biomedical Optics Express](https://doi.org/10.1364/BOE.385729). If you use this microscope for research please consider citing this paper.

>? For known bugs, building tips, and advice, please use our [Forum](https://openflexure.discourse.group/). If you find any problems with the build, please let us know on [GitLab](https://gitlab.com/openflexure/openflexure-microscope/-/issues) or on the Forum.

Before you start building the microscope you will need to source all of the components listed in the [bill of materials]{bom}.  
If are not confident of acquiring all of the correct parts, or you would like to get everything in a single place, there are several [vendors offering kits of parts](https://openflexure.org/about/vendors).


The assembly is broken up into several steps:

