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<h3>Electronics</h3> | <h3>Electronics</h3> | ||
− | <p>The OpenScope is a digital microscope based on open-source elctronics. Raspberry Pi provides the processing power, required to run the <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:Cambridge-JIC/Downloads | + | <p>The OpenScope is a digital microscope based on open-source elctronics. Raspberry Pi provides the processing power, required to run the <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:Cambridge-JIC/Downloads#Software" class="blue">NOOBSCOPE</a> software package, that we created. It enables your OpenScope to stream real-time picture over the WebShell... and much more (Read about this in the <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:Cambridge-JIC/Webshell" class="blue">Software</a> section). |
The Raspberry Pi Camera Module is used to capture the high-resolution images. An Arduino powers up the LEDs and motors and is directly controlled via the Pi.</p> | The Raspberry Pi Camera Module is used to capture the high-resolution images. An Arduino powers up the LEDs and motors and is directly controlled via the Pi.</p> | ||
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<h3>Affordable Price</h3> | <h3>Affordable Price</h3> | ||
<p>The total cost of OpenScope is determined mainly by the price of the electronics used, given that the plastic 3D-printed components round up to £2 (100g of PLA, £20 per kg). You will also definitely need the Raspberry Pi camera(£15-20), the Raspberry Pi itself (£25), an Arduino PCB (£20) and some LEDs. On top of that are some optional components: motors if you want to control OpenScope remotely and filters if you will be imaging fluorescence. To figure out which components you need and which not, for your own OpenScope, consult our <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:Cambridge-JIC/Webshell" class="blue">Make Your Own</a> page. You can download the full Bill of Materials below. The total price stays in the range £50-150, which is two or more orders of magnitude lower than the price of the commercial lab microscopes.</p> | <p>The total cost of OpenScope is determined mainly by the price of the electronics used, given that the plastic 3D-printed components round up to £2 (100g of PLA, £20 per kg). You will also definitely need the Raspberry Pi camera(£15-20), the Raspberry Pi itself (£25), an Arduino PCB (£20) and some LEDs. On top of that are some optional components: motors if you want to control OpenScope remotely and filters if you will be imaging fluorescence. To figure out which components you need and which not, for your own OpenScope, consult our <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:Cambridge-JIC/Webshell" class="blue">Make Your Own</a> page. You can download the full Bill of Materials below. The total price stays in the range £50-150, which is two or more orders of magnitude lower than the price of the commercial lab microscopes.</p> | ||
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<h3>Size & Weight</h3> | <h3>Size & Weight</h3> | ||
<p><img src="//2015.igem.org/wiki/images/5/56/CamJIC-Specs-Size.jpeg" style="height:300px;margin:5px;float:right">The plastic stage of OpenScope weights just over 100g, and the height of the whole assembly is just over 6cm in height. Together with all of the accompanying electronics, it is easily transportable in a 13x13x13 cm box. A 3m ribbon cable is used to connect the camera to the Raspberry Pi, which gives extra flexibility of movement. However, in order to reduce cable management requirements this can be shortened. In our set-up, the Arduino and Raspberry Pi are not housed in the chassis of the microscope and are stand-alone. </p> | <p><img src="//2015.igem.org/wiki/images/5/56/CamJIC-Specs-Size.jpeg" style="height:300px;margin:5px;float:right">The plastic stage of OpenScope weights just over 100g, and the height of the whole assembly is just over 6cm in height. Together with all of the accompanying electronics, it is easily transportable in a 13x13x13 cm box. A 3m ribbon cable is used to connect the camera to the Raspberry Pi, which gives extra flexibility of movement. However, in order to reduce cable management requirements this can be shortened. In our set-up, the Arduino and Raspberry Pi are not housed in the chassis of the microscope and are stand-alone. </p> | ||
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<h3>Cleaning</h3> | <h3>Cleaning</h3> | ||
<p><img src="//2015.igem.org/wiki/images/3/31/CamJIC-Notebook-Acetone.JPG" style="height:300px;margin:5px;float:right">We are aware that an item placed into the sterile environment of an incubator can cause contamination to any living samples. In order to use OpenScope in such a scenario, there must be an effective and non-damaging way to sterilise and clean it. This can be achieved by spraying with isopropanol before using. Isopropanol (propan-2-ol) is safe for the PLA and the electronics. Never attempt to use methanol (this will make the PLA soft) or acetone (this will dissolve the plastic).</p> | <p><img src="//2015.igem.org/wiki/images/3/31/CamJIC-Notebook-Acetone.JPG" style="height:300px;margin:5px;float:right">We are aware that an item placed into the sterile environment of an incubator can cause contamination to any living samples. In order to use OpenScope in such a scenario, there must be an effective and non-damaging way to sterilise and clean it. This can be achieved by spraying with isopropanol before using. Isopropanol (propan-2-ol) is safe for the PLA and the electronics. Never attempt to use methanol (this will make the PLA soft) or acetone (this will dissolve the plastic).</p> | ||
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<h3>Power</h3> | <h3>Power</h3> | ||
<p><img src="//2015.igem.org/wiki/images/4/4f/CamJIC-MoPi.jpg" style="height:300px;margin:5px;float:right">Considering all of the electronics required to run OpenScope, it consumes 10 times less power than just the arc lamp of a typical lab-bench fluorescence microscope. OpenScope can run on battery power for up to 12 hours depending on use. This time was estimated on the basis of a power consumption analysis, as described in the PDF below. To power OpenScope using batteries you will need the MoPi power module for Raspberry Pi and two 9V batteries. We recommend replacing the single 9V cell for a series of 6x1.5 AA batteries for best performance. For this purpose, you can 3D print <a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:331394" class="blue">this</a> battery holder.</p> | <p><img src="//2015.igem.org/wiki/images/4/4f/CamJIC-MoPi.jpg" style="height:300px;margin:5px;float:right">Considering all of the electronics required to run OpenScope, it consumes 10 times less power than just the arc lamp of a typical lab-bench fluorescence microscope. OpenScope can run on battery power for up to 12 hours depending on use. This time was estimated on the basis of a power consumption analysis, as described in the PDF below. To power OpenScope using batteries you will need the MoPi power module for Raspberry Pi and two 9V batteries. We recommend replacing the single 9V cell for a series of 6x1.5 AA batteries for best performance. For this purpose, you can 3D print <a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:331394" class="blue">this</a> battery holder.</p> |
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