DIYbio:Notebook/Open Gel Box 2.0/2008/12/15

Summary

 * 1) Norman
 * 2) * summary & background
 * 3) Mike
 * 4) * prototype gel box via python script
 * 5) * script enables rapid prototyping
 * 6) Norman
 * 7) * explain LED lighting
 * 8) * explain pre-filter post-filter for light
 * 9) Jim
 * 10) * sub-assembly hard to put-together parts
 * 11) Mike
 * 12) * flat packs (with pre-cut pieces) ready for assembly
 * 13) * "Ikea" gel box

List of boxes we like

 * http://www.owlsci.com/horizontals/horizontal.aspx?id=B1A
 * http://www.owlsci.com/horizontals/illustrations/illustration.aspx?id=B1A
 * http://cb.marketlive.com/product/equipment+and+supplies/biotechnology+equipment+%26+supplies/electrophoresis+equipment/miniature+gel+electrophoresis+chamber.do?sortby=ourPicks

List of components:

 * LED lighting
 * Built-in casting system
 * Liquid level control

Action Items

 * Everyone: proofread/update RFC
 * Mike: get some sample color gel pieces
 * Norman: test gel pieces
 * Jim: look into electrodes
 * Tito: look for laser cutter around Sacramento
 * Next Meeting Sunday Dec. 21st, 10amHST/12amPST/3pmEST

Links

 * [10:49:51 AM] Norman says: http://www.owlsci.com/horizontals/horizontal.aspx?id=B1A
 * [10:52:08 AM] Jim Hardy says: http://cb.marketlive.com/product/equipment+and+supplies/biotechnology+equipment+%26+supplies/electrophoresis+equipment/miniature+gel+electrophoresis+chamber.do?sortby=ourPicks
 * [10:55:10 AM] Mackenzie Cowell says: http://www.owlsci.com/horizontals/horizontal.aspx?id=B1A
 * [10:55:35 AM] Mike K says: http://www.owlsci.com/horizontals/illustrations/illustration.aspx?id=B1A
 * [10:44:19 AM] Mackenzie Cowell says: ladyada.com
 * [10:44:21 AM] Mackenzie Cowell says: sparkfun.com