Our re-design is based upon the Open PCR system originally designed by Josh Perfetto and Tito Jankowski.
System Design
The two parts below that will be removed are the the knob and the bolt attached to it. These parts are present on the lid as a tightening mechanism but will be removed to improve the design. On the side of the picture are the two heating plates present in the lid. To compensate for removing the tightening mechanism, the plates will be lowered to make contact with the samples in the heating block at the point the lid snaps into place.
Below is the top part of the general body of the PCR machine. It will be altered so buttons can be placed next to the LED screen.