{"product_id":"lw-scientific-soilite-ring-light-illuminator","title":"LW Scientific SoiLite Ring Light Illuminator","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLW Scientific SoiLite Ring Light Illuminator - available with i4 Rear-Mount Controller or Desk Controller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee what's actually happening on the surface of your soil samples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe worked with regenerative agriculture educator Matt Powers and LW Scientific to create the SoiLite—a ring light that lets you observe the living surface of roots, fungal hyphae, spores, and soil aggregates the way traditional bottom lighting just can't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Ways to Use It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoiLite i4\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mounts directly to your LW Scientific i4 microscope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoiLite Desk Model\u003c\/strong\u003e – Standalone unit that works with most compound microscopes via cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Useful\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable LED lighting that doesn't wash out your sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop-down view shows you root surfaces, mycorrhizal networks, and how soil particles stick together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural color rendering so you can actually tell what you're looking at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple clamp design fits objectives up to 1\" (25.4mm) in diameter—works with nearly all microscope brands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt tough enough for the field, clean enough for the lab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom lighting shows you outlines and shadows. Top lighting shows you texture—the fungal threads weaving through organic matter, bacterial films on root hairs, the sticky stuff holding aggregates together. If you're trying to understand whether your soil or compost is actually alive, this helps you see it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for growers, consultants, researchers, or anyone who wants to know what's really going on down there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ LW Scientific SoiLite Controller (Desk Mount or i4 Rear-Mount)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Ring Light with Gooseneck \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ 12vDC \/ 1amp Power Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ 2x Mounting Screws (Only with i4 Rear-Mount)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSetup Instructions - i4 Rear-Mount Controller\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Using a screwdriver, remove the two existing screws from the rear of the microscope body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-i4-remove-microscope-screws_160x160.jpg?v=1789571864\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Install the SoiLite rear-mount controller using the longer screws that were included with the controller. When installing screws into the rear of the i4, ensure they are kept level and horizontal. Avoid inserting them at an angle to ensure proper thread alignment. Tighten securely, but do not overtighten. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-i4-controller-mounted-microscope_160x160.jpg?v=1789571931\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e   \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-i4-rear-mount-controller-installation_160x160.jpg?v=1789571930\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 5px; float: none;\"\u003e  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite_160x160.jpg?v=1789571930\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-4dd35f2e-7fff-28da-3866-c1559b9e8ab7\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Install the gooseneck onto the controller, ensuring to align the tab into the groove, then tighten the ring nut securely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-gooseneck-groove_160x160.jpg?v=1789572163\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-gooseneck-tab-alignment-groove_160x160.jpg?v=1789572163\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 5px; float: none;\"\u003e   \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-gooseneck-fully-installed-i4_160x160.jpg?v=1789572163\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f7edec29-7fff-550b-762a-957ba130f383\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Plug the 12vDC power adapter into the controller. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-9f910f2e-7fff-7cef-07dd-c1564b6eed98\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Turn the unit on by turning the dimmer knob to the right. Increase the brightness as needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-8feaac13-7fff-9fef-d535-502cfb3541c4\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-i4-dimmer-knob-turn-on_160x160.jpg?v=1789572298\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-left: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSetup Instructions - Desk Controller\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Install the gooseneck onto the controller, ensuring to align the tab into the groove, then tighten the ring nut securely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-gooseneck-groove_160x160.jpg?v=1789572163\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-gooseneck-tab-alignment-groove_160x160.jpg?v=1789572163\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 5px; float: none;\"\u003e   \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-gooseneck-fully-installed-i4_160x160.jpg?v=1789572163\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f7edec29-7fff-550b-762a-957ba130f383\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Plug the 12vDC power adapter into the controller. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-9f910f2e-7fff-7cef-07dd-c1564b6eed98\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Turn the unit on by turning the dimmer knob to the right. Increase the brightness as needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-8feaac13-7fff-9fef-d535-502cfb3541c4\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-i4-dimmer-knob-turn-on_160x160.jpg?v=1789572298\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-left: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eInstalling the SoiLite - Mount onto Objective\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Lower the stage slightly and rotate the desired objective to the side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Hold the SoiLite by the blue EasyGrip lever. Press the lever to open the clamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/SoiLite_EasyGrip_lever_to_closed_clamp_for_microscope_objective_160x160.jpg?v=1789572880\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-easygrip-blue-lever-open_160x160.jpg?v=1789572880\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Position the SoiLite around the chosen objective (10x, 40x, etc.). Release the EasyGrip to secure it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-positioning-around-microscope-objective_160x160.jpg?v=1789572957\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-easygrip-release-secure_160x160.jpg?v=1789572957\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-secured-microscope-objective_160x160.jpg?v=1789572957\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Rotate the objective with SoiLite back into position above the slide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/Rotate_the_desired_objective_to_the_side_160x160.jpg?v=1789573041\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-objective-rotate-working-position_160x160.jpg?v=1789573041\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Position the SoiLite higher or lower on the objective for the desired lighting effect. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-adjusting-height-on-objective_160x160.jpg?v=1789573084\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-left: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/soilite-positioned-desired-lighting-effect_160x160.jpg?v=1789573084\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LW Scientific","offers":[{"title":"with i4 Rear-Mount Controller","offer_id":49225240019199,"sku":"ILL-SOIL-I4M3","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"with Desk Controller","offer_id":49225240051967,"sku":"ILL-SOIL-TBL3","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/1139\/1588\/files\/LW_Scientific_SoiLite_Ring_Light_Illuminator_-_with_Desk_Controller.jpg?v=1789570477","url":"https:\/\/redcarpetoptics.com\/products\/lw-scientific-soilite-ring-light-illuminator","provider":"Red Carpet Optics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}