If you’ve ever struggled to share microscope images with a group or found yourself squinting through the eyepieces for long periods, there’s a simple, effective solution you may not have considered: a heads-up display (HUD) for your microscope.

In a recent video, Chad Potts from Microscope Marketplace demonstrates just how easy—and useful—it is to add a screen to your existing microscope setup using the Excelis™ HD Lite with Monitor. Whether you’re in a veterinary clinic, high school classroom, research lab, or training session, this upgrade can make microscope work more efficient, accessible, and collaborative.

Watch the demo video here:
👉 Heads-Up Display with Chad Potts

What Is a Heads-Up Display for a Microscope?

A microscope heads-up display is simply a camera and monitor setup that shows the live image from your microscope on a screen. Instead of (or in addition to) viewing a specimen through the eyepieces, you can see it on the monitor in real time.

Chad uses the Excelis™ HD Lite with Monitor in the demo, which plugs into the trinocular port of your microscope and instantly displays the live feed on a compact screen—no software or PC required.

Why It’s a Game-Changer

Here are a few reasons why so many clinics, classrooms, and labs are choosing to add a heads-up display:

• Easier for some users – Not everyone finds eyepieces comfortable, especially those with glasses or visual strain. A screen provides a more relaxed viewing experience.

• Better for teaching – A screen allows multiple people to view the same specimen at once without crowding around the microscope. This is perfect for demonstrating slides to a group of students or colleagues.

• Increased accessibility – For users with limited mobility or difficulty adjusting to eyepiece alignment, a screen can remove a major barrier.

• More efficient training – New users can see exactly what the instructor sees, which improves learning and reduces frustration.

Fits Most Microscopes with a Trinocular Head

The beauty of this setup is that you don’t need a brand-new microscope to benefit from it. As long as your microscope has a trinocular head, you can add the Excelis™ HD Lite with Monitor and instantly level up your workflow.

Plug-and-Play Simplicity

No need to tinker with drivers, software, or complicated cables. This camera and screen kit is truly plug-and-play. Within minutes, you’ll have your microscope image up on the screen and ready to go.

Shop the setup here:
👉 Excelis™ HD Lite with Monitor

What Users Are Saying

Here’s what our customers have shared about adding a heads-up display to their scope:

"This has made my life so much easier during teaching labs. Students can see everything without having to take turns at the eyepieces."
— Dr. Rachel Klein, Biology Instructor, NC

"We added a screen to our microscope after one of our techs had trouble using the eyepieces for long periods. It’s helped everyone work faster and more comfortably."
— Amanda T., Veterinary Lab Manager, TX

"I didn’t think we needed it until we had it. Now I’m wondering how we ever trained new techs without a live screen."
— Dan S., Clinical Lab Supervisor, FL

Let Us Help You Upgrade

Thinking about adding a heads-up display to your lab, clinic, or classroom microscope? We’d be happy to help you choose the right components and make sure everything fits your current equipment.

Check out our full microscope camera inventory at:
Microscope Marketplace – Cameras & Monitors

Or give us a call—our team at Munday Scientific is here to help.

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