I Got a New MICROSCOPE! | Andonstar AD249S-M | Let's TEST It!
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- This new AD249S-M Microscope was very kindly sent over to me by Andonstar. I already purchased the AD407 microscope by Andonstar a couple of years ago, and I love it!
Is it worth upgrading to the 249S?
I'll give you my thoughts, as rubbish as they are, and give it a little test in this video by soldering a micro USB port. How exciting.
Steve
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Been wondering about this microscope. Looks like it's more adjustable as well. I think I'll buy one. Thanks for your review!
Damn. Steve (as well)! I‘m also subbed to your channel. Nice that you‘re supporting smaller channels. Although Steve has grown A LOT over the past couple of months.
Thanks Steve. Andonstar make great 'scopes. If you've got the room for this one, it'll be well worth it. 👍
@@Gaborsk1 but notice now he bigger, Dave doesn't get a look in now. Feel like he got used then discarded. Poor Dave
@@Gaborsk1 Thanks for the support! Steve makes great videos, but I guess that's to be expected since he's a Steve!
Back to you, Steve
Ooh it’s the same as mine! Although I have the smaller screen version, it’s flipping awesome
Yeah, they are cracking microscopes. Although mine didn't record any audio, so it was a pain to sync up the videos when editing. Does yours? 🤔
@@StezStixFix no… it recorded a soundtrack of very low static 😅 and yeah, syncing was a ballache. I might get in touch with them, hopefully it can be fixed with a firmware update
@@StezStixFix I guess it's time to make a led blinking thing with some sound.
Some kind of clapperboard 😂
Arduino, buzzer, battery and a led should do fine👍
@@StezStixFix oh… I got a response from them .. “Well, indeed. Part of the effect of the mainboard controlling the recording function is very poor. Our current new model has withdrawn this function, I hope you understand.”
I got the 8.4" from another 'brand' but identical in every which way, buttons, ports, arms, lights, etc. I've been happy with it so far.
You know what else is solid? The screen on that new microscope lol😂
Love your shirt!
Nice one, Steve-o! Microscopes were invented by the Dutch. Just a fun fact from The Netherlands. Anyway, carry on!
Nice fun fact! I like it! 👍
Where did u get that articulating arm. Having same problem. Thanx. Need more height.
I haven't got a microscope, but I've got really big eyes.
Isit just me or does the screen quality look better on the old one
Get your very own AD249S-M here: UK amzn.to/3LaoB1c US amzn.to/3U9rP9g
But only if you want to, obviously.
Oh I want to, maybe when the leccy bills go back down. {sigh}
I think that negative reviews are still valid, you know? Because someone might watch this and think "ah, I believe the negative is not that bad... I could enjoy that, even if this person didn't so much". Plus, it shows that it is an honest review. If the cons are not a problem, the person will know what to expect.
The bigger one has more jelly like image effect while the subject moving, in my opinion I love your older one better. Love your videos, so SOLID.
Yeah the image wobble really was noticeable.
He didn't say solid after soldering all those USB pins!!!
For image quality i like your old one better, the new has weird overly saturated colours and some sort of soft focus effect(which might be adjustable) but it seems to be higher resolution, the older one seems to be true to life colour saturation and without that soft focus effect. But ultimately id watch anything you upload, love the content!
Every lab needs two. If one breaks, it’s not like you can throw it up on itself and see what’s wrong to fix it in some kind of magnifying inception…
Very good point! 😬
Really appreciate you being honest there! Perhaps Andonstar less so, but honesty is always good.
I got the same microscope your old (maybe still current) one is, the AD407. Honestly, it's really good for all my little quick jobbies, fixing Gameboy cartridges or a controller as a friend threw it against a wall, does kinda suck space wise you're definitely right. Great idea you had with yours to mod it to go higher, i might have to steal that idea! Other than space its a great little microscope.
Yeah, I still love the AD407. It's never let me down. The articulated arm on the stand makes a big difference, you should definitely do it! 👍
I have the AD208 and even that works great; spacewise a little less indeed, but otherwise a great bargain!
@@nicmate2543 just mount it on the end of the lens instead of the top, which the documentation says. You can find videos and pictures online. I've done that since I got it. It works perfectly
@@StezStixFix what articulated arm did you used for the modding?
It's still a massive win for them to show their microscope. ex: I just checked their prices and their website because of this video.
I have a Cyberdyne system 101. The CPU is a neural net processor. A learning computer.
Great, honest review! I hope Andonstar don't give you any stick for it... I think you gave a really favourable impression of the product and simply stated it's a little too big for your setup (maybe, unless you start to like it!)
Thanks AFU! You're right, I don't have a great deal of room, so the bigger screen doesn't really suit me. I can see it would work perfectly well for others though! 👍
@@StezStixFix el otro microscopio que hiciste la comparación, que modelo es ??
The real winners here are the supplier of the microscope who got 30K views for less than $100.
In the digital Marketplace that is a screaming deal. Just 0.003 cents per view! Unbelievably cheap marketing.
I. Got. a. New. Microscope. Audpnstar ad249S. M. Let’s. Test. It’s
300 euros, yakes. Just got myself a brand new Amscope Se400-z for 166 euros.
I too got it for review (I think I was the first on youtube: D) as well as had AD407 before. What can I say at the moment when it comes to construction - the AD249S lens is almost entirely made of plastic (inside there is a brass ring with actual glass). Mine jams when adjusting. The base is a bit larger and the stand (now it also moves forward), but it does not solve all the problems of the predecessor and so if you want more space under the microscope, you need to use a different arm. The lenses are mounted with two screws and you will not buy any other, they are custom, only for Andonstar. The recording quality is almost the same as in the AD407 - very good, the resolutions are identical. Thanks to the lenses in the AD249S you can get a lot more space and a larger working area. LCD is also similar, same resolution only bigger. If I had to judge which one is better, then if you do not need a much larger working area, it is better to stay with the AD407. A 7" LCD is more than enough for comfortable work, and the stand still needs to be redone in the new model.
The AD249S also has WiFi, which is not working at the moment ... and it can be connected via USB to a PC as a camera, which I remember was not possible with the AD407.
You can take a look at my review, but I haven't added English subtitles yet.
Plastic lenses?! ....wow...
One of the reasons is cheaper than the older Ad409 ( 10' screen)
@@dsavoy66 To be more precise - plastic is the case of the lens. The lens itself is made of glass and it is mounted on the brass ring. th-cam.com/video/Ce7BZUfGpVk/w-d-xo.html
407 can connect to a monitor/tv via hdmi. The lead comes in the kit.
No PC connection on 407 is a deal breaker to me, but those shi tty plactic cheapish lens on 249 is deal breaker as well😂
Also - can I have a link for the PCB holder you use please?
You can! It's this bad boy: amzn.to/3LlYIf1
The two may not look that different for you but the newer one definitely is a lot crisper and cleaner on the video.... which does also somewhat exacerbate any jiggle. Given the higher center of mass, perhaps an even wider base would be a good tweak?
The clarity looks better on the old one I think .
I don’t like being soooo close on the picture. Old one had better visual for video. Can’t see any other part of the board.
Put a webcam on top of the monitor so you can film yourself without having to move the screen aside while you're using it.
The image seems crisper on the old one, is the new one setup with the same format/compression? old at 3:38 vs new at 4:23
I watch the videos for you, not to see the back of a massive screen. Stick with the old one.
Get a HAYEAR 34MP 2K set off Amazon. And a Barlow lense and youll thank me later!
mounted on an adjustable arm...good shout
Well brother Steve! I've seen both scopes in action and for me the 10" cries out 2 things. 1 Ring light 2 Articulating scope arm (both would benefit your work area immensely)
Also If you can get one, that will hold the weight, a microphone arm, that could be modified. But definitely a ring light! would be much better than the goose neck LEDs 👍🖖
Thanks brother Steve, yeah a ring light is a great idea! And I couldn't live without my articulated arm now, so much more flexibility! 😊
There was a lot of complaints about the small one that "you can't solder because it's not a stereo microscope". I found it works perfectly. I assume because of the shadow from the two LEDs. Wouldn't a ring light remove those shadows so it becomes more difficult to judge the distance based on these shadows?
ngl a goose neck light is better for glare. as you can position to suit. but yeah extra light is are welcome.
Bought the 246 directly from their website. It's the one with the smaller screen and I think it's the perfect size, same mounting. It was 200$ exactly, plus another 50 for customs. Payment was through paypal, it left China in under 24 hours, after another 24 hours was already in my country (Romania) where it spent a whole month (argh!) awaiting customs. It arrived a few days ago and I'm amazed. I never had a microscope so it opens up a whole new world for me. But, I'm a picky boy, yet I can't honestly fault it. Lots of small details that make it a quality feel. No sharp edges, no google translate manual. The only niggle is the small focus jams on the A and D lenses (PS. actually that went away after I completely turned the two screws). The L one feels smooth. For me, it has already payed for itself, as it helped me bridge a broken flat flexible circuit on my abandoned Vive VR controller. Although it's main use is gonna be modelling and miniature painting (I have really bad eyes). Biology slides were actually cool. I'd rate it an honest 4.5 stars out of 5 and a must-buy.
great addition. i made my own, got an old 7 inch tablet with otg support, and a stand with a usb microscope. and mounted them together. of course not a professional, but not bad. it works
I prefer the video quality from the old one. It's probably the lens that is a little different. Old one seems to have a little clearer image
I asked for and received an AD407 for my birthday based on your videos.
Looks a nice bit of kit Steve. Good upgrade from your previous one!
Actually the old one looked crisper to me.
I bet Northridgerfix loves you Steve.
Maybe he'll send you some free stuff from his online store ?
NOT ! ! 😂
🤣 yeah, he's not reached out to me yet!
Nice. I'd say keep both, maybe you could do something where you need them both, who knows. But I do have one question, where's the singing?
😁 I reserve that for my Fix It videos! 😬
I just picked up a brand new AD407 for £39 !!! The seller has a bunch more for sale, they seem to be priced somewhat randomly, £45, £69 . . he was selling them at £79 last week, so who knows his logic . . . (but go for the cheapest prices, because they are all the same AD407 just at differing prices) . . . I was 100% expecting to open the box and find some terrible Chinese rip off copy, but nope ! I am now the proud owner of an AD407 for just £39 🙃🙂😊 . . . get them before they sell out kids ! An AD407 for under £50 (at least at the time of this post).
By the way . . . on your older AD407, there's not need for your elaborate extension arm contraption (to gain more room beneath the lens), you can simply mount the lens higher in the mount, there is a mounting position at the top of the lens - where it is by default - as well as a mounting position right at the bottom near the front element, use this one if you need more working room.
Good tip! I do like the way I can move the arm easily side to side and back and forth, but for those with the original mount, it's a great idea! 👍
@@StezStixFix Imagine using both, it'd sorta' be like the James Webb Telescope, but smaller and much closer to earth, I want you to think about that.
@Daniel Andersen I would like to see that if he replies.
Me too. Show us yer aric arm, S 🎉
Absolutely love your channel Steve, keep up the amazing work ❤️
I couldn't help noticing that there was no rap that I could skip. I demand that horrible thing back.
I reserve the horror for my fix it videos! 🤣
In Rome andosta' means "where is it?"
watching from my iPad, the original display looked more crisp from what I saw. It seemed the new camera, while having the larger display didn’t correlate into a sharper image imho. In any case, loved the video Steve! Cheers from Oregon :)
I like british hiphop repair Guy Fieri.
At least now you have a microscope to fix your microscope if it goes wrong
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I've got a Motorola photo frame that doesn't power up if sent it to you can I pay for the repair I have read your disclaimer but thought it would be interesting to see on your channel possibly otherwise I prefer original magnifier
I'd love to, but I've got way too much stuff to work on at the moment. Appreciate you thinking of me though 👍
I’d bet that Andonstar has sold a lot of the AD407 microscopes because of your videos. I bought an AD407 Pro about two weeks ago after watching you and it’s been amazing. I’m able to see much better than my Optivisor. I wish it had warmer colored LEDs because these blueish, cool temperature LEDs are awful for our eyes and certainly give me eye strain if I don’t block them with the LCD while using it. Seems like every manufacturer is on a mission to burn the macula out of everyone’s eyes ever since the “white” LEDs came down in price back around 2005.
I have been using my Andonstar 407 for electronics repair, fixing eyeglasses as well as filing and polishing Hot Wheels diecast car axles to prepare them for racing. The 407 is quite good for the model hobby; price is low enough to be affordable while giving a high quality image with the ability to record video or still images. Your own videos proved the image quality to me and convinced me to buy this model. I’d sure like to try the AD2495 to see if it makes a difference, especially when needing to work with tools under it, but the 407 is working quite nicely for me so far.
Could it be that the new microscope has some kind of sharpening filter? In some parts of the video it looks like there are sharpening artefacts in the edges.
It does have a sharpness item in the menu, and it was set to "standard", so I think you might be right!
I hope this video does better than my recent mini review when I compared the ADSM301 to my old Digilife. TH-cam just flat out ignored it and it's currently 10th out of 10. I bought it after seeing your AD407 and was super impressed with the quality.
I subscribe to you and haven't seen that video. Crazy. Stupid Algorithm.
@@adambaranek Not sure why they didn't push it out to more people this time. This is why I always use the subscription feed first to see new videos and then go to home.
Quality is worse. and more wobbly with the new one :/ only plus more work space. Very good unpack video.! and the end is very good!
This is the first time I have ever seen one of your videos And I've got complement you I on how well produced this video is. Your timing and music are so perfectly in sink with one another. I thoroughly enjoyed it, start to finish, and your dry humor is very funny and charming. Thank you
He's well worth subbing to.
Solid
I much rather listen to a truthful idiot then a lying intellectual. PS not calling you an idiot🤗.
🤣 I agree!
Your soldering skills improved massively. You should definitely try a stero-microscope not one with a screen. You will be impressed how much of a difference you will see in image- & soldering-quality :)
I'm revisiting this video after a year now, as I wish to upgrade my current setup. I'm using a USB microscope with stand, attached to a tablet. I like the idea of the Andonstar models, as they appear to have good reviews. I wouldn't mind trying the stereo type, binocular ones you mentioned. Any particular brand or model you'd recommend?
Ohhh... a midweek upload. This new microscope quality is certainly better.
Dear Steve. I would like to see Dave under the microscooe in your next video. He's been flying under the radar for too long.
Thats a nice scope. I have a Tomlov 10" scope and its the same thing, same base , with very few small differences. You are right its big... but it does do a decent job for some applications. Great review Steve.
Thanks Ron! Yeah, a little too big for my cramped workspace, but I can see it'd be perfect for others. 👍
Stupid screen!
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I'm looking on Amazon at what is listed as Andonstar AD249-M 10.1 Inch Digital Microscope for Adults, and wondering how different it is from the AD249S-M you've reviewed here.
I fixed the same Usb port on the same JBL link 10 charging board only a couple of days ago. It was really hard to see what I was doing. I really could have used one of these microscopes. I want one.
As a total amateur, there's something I've been wondering about; You always use a lot of flux when soldering things. Is there a reason not to use pre-fluxed tin?
The picture quality looked nicer on the TH-cam video, made the TH-cam video clear to view.
your honesty is refreshing
@StezStixFix, I recently picked up the AD407 and was curious about how you configured yours. I really like the adjustment you made with the articulating arm. In your video, you mentioned that you had a lot less work area. Did you know that you can mount it closer to the lens to gain about 3.5 inches of clearance between the microscope and the work surface? You’re probably already aware, but I thought I’d mention it just in case.
Thank you for that. Excellent review as I was not expecting a non-biased review based on a company sending most TH-camrs their product with a caveat as to please leave a review regarding my product. It's my hope that most companies are well intended with their products being sent out with payment being made in the form of a review in order to better their product for the mass market of customers. You actually said everything that made sense! It was actually very refreshing quite honestly to watch a video not knowing whether or not someone was going to favour a product for every 10 videos I watch regarding a product. I only find one valid review, such as yours. Well done well done👍🏽 my friend. Where trust is earned and lost in mere seconds of one opening their mouth regarding a product review. You managed to check off all of the trustworthy attributes from an individual reviewing a product. It's my hopes that others will soon follow suit in order to better inform everyday people by empowering them to make informed educated decisions moving forward. Thanks again.
Very nice video. A question please; How do I download photo-files from my Adonstar 209 to my computer? Nothing explained in manual... Tx!
If I didn’t already have a 407 or I would get one. I am working on a stand mod that should make it a little better. Same mod as Adamant It.
From what I saw of your footage your old one was much better IMHO.
I'm going to go buy one now. Thanks for the review. I do not have one yet anyway......Prime Day with $10 coupon. $141 US with tax.
I like the 10.1" AD409pro (metal body lens) but it's price is a bit hard to swallow... That AD249S-M (plastic lens) you review is good enough for me and can be found for $278 US, a 400 series stereo AmScope is cheaper but i'm a old "one good eye" man wearing glass so I saddly decline this "Only for young "padawan" option. Thank you for the honest review.
Dude….. Mount the camera to a solid point separate from the desk!
Also take this onboard to… You gotta ‘100%’ Rock solid mount that desk too…. AKA - ‘Work Space’
Plus….
(100% Solid camera mount too)
With the 100% separation of any vibrational interference between the two will equal an emended improvement in the quality of the output to ‘Us’, your loyal viewers x
@StezStixFix Love your channel, as an amateur fixy guy myself, your content is inspiring and your fixes somehow always seems to work out, can't always say the same myself! Can you do a vid please on how you modified your original microscope? Im looking to get mine higher and thinking microphone boom arm type thing but not sure how to attach to the microscope tube...... Would appreciate some insight into your setup.
Hey Steve, I hope you'd make a video about the "Frankenstein modification"... Like how did you install it and what type of arm you used etc.
You have to be honest if not honest then honesty is in honest trouble.
Honesty is the honestest policy. Or something. 😬
It looks like there's an AD407 Pro now with a bigger more adjustable stand, which seems like the best of both worlds. Only $240 USD right now.
🤣 but would you buy one if you didn't have the other one?
I need to upgrade mine as it is a bit pathetic and small. I've been thinking a HDMI option with a screen mounted to the back of my workspace rather than an all in one.
*Raises hand* - errrmmm uh Mr. Stezstix Fix & DAVE (Master of time)
I realize you already have one, and your comparing (thx for that, btw) but, if I may Sir.. ,Mr.. ,General, Führer of electronic repair...
wasn't the point to review the product on its merits (if any) for those who dont have any.?
Burn me not with thy soldering iron sir for my insolence !!
So it has a "huge screen". Interesting? How huge is "huge"? What's the dimension? Is it a 4 inch screen? ... a 6 inch screen? .... a 7 inch screen??? ...perhaps its a 9 inch screen? Or maybe its the Tommy Lee 13 Inch or John Holmes 16 inch screen? Don't you just love these tutorial videos that leave out the important specs?
The vignetting on the lens that was on it to start with was a bit annoying. I guess not really an issue, since you'd be using the more close in lens anyway.
7" is the better one, because it's less wobble. It's got HDMI out so you can have it on as big a screen as you like.
If there was one that didn't have a screen and only had the HDMI, I'd probably have chosen that.
Already made up my mind but I appreciate your honesty. These are really expensive in Ozand my one (like yours) is easy to grab and I fold mine down and store it in a cupboard . . . the Andonstar I mean.
I use the smaller screen and not even worried about connecting it to my 24" workshop monitor. Why bother, the 7" screen is ample and so is the working space. The only niggle is the lift assembly mechanism is sloppy and the whole unit wobbles as I raise or lower the assembly.
Also the mSD slot is in a tight position. Andonstar could move it out to the side.
Used it just the other day actually to install an Hekate injector into a Switch. Too easy and after watching another video on this model, I can't see the asking price for th 10" model really. I will never see a freebie in my post box that's for sure. :-)🤫
does anybody know how to polarize the adsm249 digital microscope lenses? I know can cut the direct polarizing the adsm24? For the led lamp lights I can cut out circular small rings measured out with polarize film install them easily and turn them to deflect light, but as for the 3 lenses andonstar provides lens a d and the one mounted is there a glass lens I can buy to install on all 3 lenses so I can cut film for it that fits or an adapter? Does anybody know where they are or who sells the compatible glass lens?
Actually, the AD407 comes in Pro version which comes with the exact same stand and bigger base that came with the new one.
Still use the Andonstar A1 with my 21" screen. Eye hand coordination is lets say a learningcurve when the screen is in front of you and you still want to look to you solderiron. Nice screen I prefer the small one.
I wish this video would have come out last weekend. I ordered an Andonstar AD407 microscope on Monday, which literally just arrived.
The AD407 is still a cracking microscope! 👍
@@StezStixFix el otro microscopio donde haces la comparación en este video que MODELO ES???
Well...Waching your videos inspired me to buy Andonstar few months ago, so they shouldn't be totally unhappy wirh you.
Do you look at the screen when soldering a HDMI port or look with your eyes at the actual port? I just got a trinoqulaor microscope and i sometimes feel the Andonstar may have been better . Time will tell? lol
❤️ .... just ❤️
Im in the market for one of these. SO MANY choices!!!!!!
So many different opinions doesnt help! One thing im not talking about this particular scope but one review will say a scope sucks another its the greyest thing since sliced bread!
Do you have the information of the extension you use on the AD407, or perhaps do a video on the mod you did on it? I purchased the same one a while back based on what you have. Thank you
I heard that the 409 Pro doesn't work with HDMI with an external monitor and records on the SD card at the same time?
Can you tell me if this model turns off the main monitor screen when connecting HDMI?
I thank you very much for your information, it is helping people around the world. Thanks.!
Not much in it. Looks good though. Personally, as I have a PC on my workbench already, I went the route of having a usb/hdmi microscope (seperate lens and c mount 4k microscope camera) mounted on an articulating arm with focussing mount, and outputting to the PC. Less clutter and no additional screen.
Do a Dave close-up comparison...the only true test we need
You should go through your Amazon wishlist. Half the stuff are Unavailable and might not be available again. Maybe add alternatives? :D
Should you consider giving away the unused one for my micro-soldering beginner work, I should be happy!
Looks like as an upgrade, not worth it. As a new buy, probably worth the increase in price for the additional screen/zoom/space.
My microscope is a cheap USB one which I view on my 32" PC screen, its OK but I wish it had better resolution.
I need a Microscope. If I was to buy one I would get the 7" model with HDMI and use the 43inch TV I use as a monitor.
but if I don't have any soldering microscope yet and I'm looking for one for home/hobby use, would you recommend it?
Going by the prices on Andonstar's official store, they're the same price? They're both listed at $399, but both are on sale right now for $299. Bizarre...