µCube, not to be confused with miCube, is an a framework for the design and assembly of 3D printed housing for optical devices. This includes templates for a Camera, and a light source, along with a myriad of other parts. You can check out Mihails Delman’s and Jim Haseloff’s paper on the μCube in the […]
Month: October 2018
New Lab Startup Discounts
If you building a new lab, or have just relocated, many distributors will offer special discounts just to get you working with them. ThermoFisher, SigmaAldrich, VWR even gives you a “Lab Set up Guide” to help you spot discounts. If you are setting up a new lab, check with your distributors to find out if […]
Making Vacuum Chambers
If you would like to make an essentially free vacuum chamber with pump, Chris Notap has a useful video on making one out of spare parts using a vacuum pump from a discarded dehumidifier or fridge. Component parts are in the description. If you want something a little more solid, check out this write up […]
Build-your-own Lego Spectrometer
Check out this open source design for a spectrometer built out of Legos. You can use their designs to 3D print your own Legos and follow the online assembly instructions (or forge your own path!). Or you can buy a kit starting at $30 and running up to $85 for a kit with a Raspberry Pi and […]