Our bioreactor consists of several modules that can theoretically be used independently. Here we provide construction manuals and more detailed information:
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Cost Estimation to Create your Own Bioreactor
The following table gives you an overview of the costs for a complete system consisting of three bioreactors with three pumps and a biomass sensor each.
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| Bioreactor
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1€=
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$1.13
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on 17/09/2014
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| Quantity |
Component |
Costs [€] |
Costs [$] |
Final [€] |
Final [$]
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OD device
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| 1 |
LED Dialight 5502505F |
0.98 [1] |
1.11 |
0.98 |
1.11
|
| 1 |
TSL 235 R photo transistor |
3.41 [2] |
3.85 |
3.41 |
3.85
|
| 1 |
180 Ohm resistor |
0.11 |
0.12 |
0.11 |
0.12
|
| 4 |
M3 screw 20mm |
0.32 |
0.36 |
1.28 |
1.44
|
| 3 |
total |
5.78 |
6.53 |
17.34 |
19.59
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Pumps
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| 3 |
NEMA 17 Step Motor |
7.08 |
8.00 [3] |
21.24 |
24.00
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| 3 |
A4988 Stepper Driver |
1.33 |
1.50 [4] |
3.99 |
4.50
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| 3 |
220uF capacitor |
0.15 |
0.17 |
0.45 |
0.51
|
| 15 |
Ball Bearing 3x7x3 |
0.84 |
0.95 |
12.60 |
14.20
|
| 18 |
M3 screw 6 mm |
0.225 |
0.25 |
4.05 |
4.50
|
| 12 |
M3 screw 16 mm |
0.305 |
0.345 |
3.66 |
4.14
|
| 27 |
M3 Washer |
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|
1.50 |
1.70
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| 3 |
M3 Nut |
|
|
0.75 |
0.85
|
| 3 |
total |
44.25 |
54.40 |
132.75 |
163.20
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Stirrer
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|
| 1 |
Gear Motor |
19.42 |
21.95[5] |
16.70 |
18.87
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| 4 |
Neodym Cube Magnets |
0.60 |
0.68 |
2.40 |
2.72
|
| 3 |
total |
20.04 |
22.63 |
60.12 |
67.89
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Structure
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|
| 4 |
Plexiglass 5 mm 60x25 mm |
11.50 |
13.00 |
46.00 |
52.00
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| 2 |
Plexiglass 2 mm 60x25 mm |
9.70 |
10.96 |
19.40 |
21.92
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| 1 |
total |
53.90 |
73.92 |
65.40 |
73.92
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General Components
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| 3 |
Arduino Uno |
23.80 |
26.89 |
71.40 |
80.67
|
| 20 |
Connecting wires |
|
|
2.50 |
2.83
|
| 50 |
Male Headers |
0.06 |
0.07 |
3.00 |
3.50
|
| 130 |
Female ports |
0.06 |
0.07 |
7.80 |
9.10
|
| 1 |
Double Sided Sheet for circuits |
10.00 |
11.30 |
10.00 |
11.30
|
| 1 |
12 V Power Supply 2 Ampere |
14.50 |
16.39 |
14.50 |
16.39
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total |
|
|
109.20 |
123.79
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Total for three complete reactors with pumps, stirrers and analytics |
384.81 |
448.39
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Video Links
Assembly videos for each of our devices can be found here.
- [OD Device]
- [Pumps]
- [Stirrer]
- [Foundation]
- [OD and Needle Holder]
- [Pump and Circuit Box]
References
- ↑ http://www.digikey.de/product-detail/de/5502505F/350-1639-ND/809037
- ↑ http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/178993/Licht-Frequenz-Wandler-TSL-235-R-TSL-235-R-Gehaeuseart-THT-10-5-V
- ↑ http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-x-Stepper-motor-NEMA-17-76-oz-in-CNC-MILL-ROBOT-REPRAP-MAKERBOT-Arduino-P4V-/111005363513
- ↑ http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PCS-3D-Printer-A4988-Stepper-Motor-Driver-Reprap-Self-adhensive-Heatsink-/171094721568?hash=item27d60a4420
- ↑ https://www.pololu.com/product/1570/specs