USB Digital Microscope Driver

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Quick Access For Driver
Windows 
Mac
Chrome OS
Linux
Android
Update Driver in Windows



Use in Windows 

Cainda USB Microscope will automatically install default webcam (UVC) drivers when plugged into a host device. So it's compatible with any webcam app, you can choose one or more softwares below to install on your PC according to your need.  

Recommend Softwares and the Features: 

 
1) Win10 Built-in Software
If you are a Win10 user, you can open its built-in camera app to use this microscope directly.
You can click the "Windows" logo on the left to find the "Camera" app. 
Connect the microscope to your computer via the USB cable and then you can see the image.
 
Note: You can't use the SNAP and ZOOM buttons in this app.
Please set up the privacy setting to let apps access the camera if can’t get the image on software. 

 
2) xploview
Windows users can choose to use the "xploview" app.
Step 1: Download the "xploview"
Please download the "xploview.exe" via the link below to install:
xploview.exe(3.87MB) | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 | 32/64 bit
Step 2: Install the "xploview"
Doube click the "xploview.exe" and follow the steps below:
Step 3: Use your microsocpe
Plug the USB microscope into your computer and remove the microscope lens cover.
Run the "xploview" app and click “Settings” – “Device” to select “USB2.0 UVC PC Camera” on the dropdown list, finally click "Apply".
Note: ZOOM button doesn’t work on the "xploview" . 

 
3) Amcap
“Amcap” is a custom Windows software designed for the digital microscopes. 
Step 1: Download the “Amcap” and extract
Please download the “Amcap” software package via this link:
Amcap.zip(3.38MB) | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 | 32/64 bit
After finishing download, right-click the "Amap.zip" and select “Extract All...” to extract it out.

Step 2:  Install the “Amcap"
Open the "Amcap" folder and double click the “setup.exe” to install the "Amcap" app.
 
 
 
When you install the "Amcap" software successfully, it would remind you to restart your computer in the last step.
Please select "No, I will restart my computer later", or your computer will shut down and restart immediately.
Step 3: Use your microsocpe
Plug the microscope into the computer and remove the microscope lens cover.
Right click the Amcap and select "Run as administrator" to open the Amcap software.
Click "Devices" on the top menu and select the "GL USB2.0 UVC Camera Device" on the dropdown list. 
Step 4: Set up the location to save pictures/videos 
You need to set up the snapshot location for pictures on Amcap when you first use it. 
Pictures: Select “Capture” – Snapshot Location – Find or new a folder and click “Open”.
Videos: Click “File” – “Set Capture File”. Find and select an avi format video file. Click “Open”.
 
4) CoolingTech
If you need the measurement function, you can use the Coolingtech software.
Step 1: Download the “Coolingtech” and extract
Please download the “Amcap” software package via this link:
Coolingtech.zip(2MB) | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 | 32 or 64 bit
After finishing download, right-click the "Coolingtech.zip" and select “Extract All...” to extract it out.
 
 
Step 2: Use your microsocpe
Plug the microscope into the computer and remove the microscope lens cover.
As it is a installation-free version, you don't need to install this software.
Right click the "CoolingTench" and select "Run as administrator" to open it.

If you still have any trouble while using it on your PC, pleases contact us via our service email: cainda-seller@outlook.com



Use in Mac

1) Photo Booth
Mac user can use the "Photo Booth" to use this microscope directly.
Plug the microscope to your Mac. Click to open the "Photo Booth" software.
Click "Camera" on the top menu and select the "USB2.0 UVC PC Camera" on the dropdown list. 
2) Digital Viewer
"Digital Viewer" App is compatible with a general-purpose Mac microscope.
The software is generated from Plugable Technologies company.
Please check your Mac version and choose the right one to install on your Mac: 
Digital_Viewer_3.3.30.pkg(8.66MB) | macOS (10.13.4 and later) | 64 bit
Digital_Viewer_3.1.08.dmg(2.67MB) | Older macOS / OS X versions (10.5 and later) | 32 bit
Plug the microscope into the Mac computer and run the "Digital Viewer" app.
Click “Settings” – “Device” to select “USB2.0 UVC PC Camera” on the dropdown list.
Then click "Apply" to make the microscope work.
Note: The ZOOM button doesn’t work on this software.
MacOS10.14 and above users and need to allow the "Digital Viewer" app to access camera in "System Preferences" - "Security & Privacy"



Use in Chrome OS

Cainda USB Digital microscope can be used with the default Camera app that comes with Chrome. 
Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Privacy > Content Settings > Camera, and change the device in the dropdown list to “USB Microscope”. Run the camera and your magnified object should appear on the screen.



Use in Linux

On Ubuntu, search for the application "cheese" and click install. Once the installation is completed, open the application cheese. If the program displays your other camera, click on the word cheese in the top bar to access your preferences. In the webcam tab click on the dropdown menu and select USB Microscope.



Use on Android Smart Phone

Step1: Download the app
Please note that Android support is on a case-by-case basis. Phone manufacturers must have support for USB Video Class devices built in or this will not work.

You can install the 3rd party camera app like “USB Camera”, "OTG View", "AN98" as below or install from Google Play.
Note: It may report unsafe as you don't install it from Google Play. You can choose to continue the installation or install it from Google Play.

Google Play Download Link: “USB Camera”, "OTG View", "AN98"

Download the apk file directly:
USBCAMERA.apk(5.42MB) | Android 4.4 and above
OTG View.apk(17.52MB) | Android 4.4 and above
AN98.apk(14.01.MB) | Android 4.0 and above


Step2: Use you microscope
Some phones may need to turn on the OTG manually by flicking downwards on the top side of the screen.
If you can't find this option on your phone, please skip it.
Micro USB phone users please flip a piece on the USB plug from the microscope and plug the micro usb to the phone.
Type C phone users please use the type C adapter to connect the microscope to the type C phone.
Then open the app (USB Camera/ OTG View/ AN98) to use the microscope.
If the microscope LED doesn't light up, please email to cainda-seller@outlook.com to contact us. It is the micro usb or type C connection problem. We will exchange the adapter to you.

Update Driver in Windows

Open the "Device Manager" (Directly search "Device Manager" on Cortana. Or right click "This PC" and select "Properties"- "Device Manager".)
Click "Imaging Device" to show the dropdown. Right click "GL USB2.0 UVC Camera" and select " Update driver" - "Browser my computer for driver software" - "USB Video Device" - "Next" - "Close". Click "Yes" to restart the computer. Once the computer is restarted, open the Amcap and select the microscope under the "Device" to use the microscope.
If you still have any problem about your microscope, please contact us via cainda-seller@outlook.com