BME103:W930 Group5 l2 - Revision history

Karmella Haynes: /* OUR TEAM */

Karmella Haynes — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:39:27 GMT

OUR TEAM

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	\| [[Image:Andrea2012.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|Name: Andrea Carpenter<br>Role(s): Experimental Protocol Planner]]		\| [[Image:Andrea2012.jpg\|100px\|thumb\|Name: Andrea Carpenter<br>Role(s): Experimental Protocol Planner]]
	\| [[Image:Photo_(1).JPG\|100px\|thumb\|Name: Malik McLaurin<br>Role(s): Open PCR Machine Engineer]]		\| [[Image:Photo_(1).JPG\|100px\|thumb\|Name: Malik McLaurin<br>Role(s): Open PCR Machine Engineer]]

Dana McElwain: /* Thermal Cycler Engineering */

Dana McElwain — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:57:11 GMT

Thermal Cycler Engineering

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-	'''System Design'''<br>	+	'''System Design'''<br><br>
	[[Image:PCR_labels.png\|600x\|]]		[[Image:PCR_labels.png\|600x\|]]

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	We expanded the heating block to fit 50 samples, instead of 16. The extra room for the heating block was accounted for in the lid design. By adding more room for samples to be tested, the user will save time in testing large numbers of samples because the machine is about 3 times more efficient.		We expanded the heating block to fit 50 samples, instead of 16. The extra room for the heating block was accounted for in the lid design. By adding more room for samples to be tested, the user will save time in testing large numbers of samples because the machine is about 3 times more efficient.
-	<br>	+	<br><br>
	'''Instructions'''<br>		'''Instructions'''<br>
	The instructions for setting up the new Open PCR machine will be almost identical to the original instructions. The original directions on how to install the lid lock will need to be omitted and replaced with directions on using the new latches. The new latches will come attached to the wooden exoskeleton of the PCR machine though, so the only instructions needed would be how to close the latches (which is basically self explanatory). Also, it should be included in the device's new instructions that the red line on the screw indicates when the screw is deep enough. Nothing needs to be changed on the directions of installing the new heating block, except possibly for the pictures to show 50 sample slots.		The instructions for setting up the new Open PCR machine will be almost identical to the original instructions. The original directions on how to install the lid lock will need to be omitted and replaced with directions on using the new latches. The new latches will come attached to the wooden exoskeleton of the PCR machine though, so the only instructions needed would be how to close the latches (which is basically self explanatory). Also, it should be included in the device's new instructions that the red line on the screw indicates when the screw is deep enough. Nothing needs to be changed on the directions of installing the new heating block, except possibly for the pictures to show 50 sample slots.

Dana McElwain: /* Thermal Cycler Engineering */

Dana McElwain — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:56:20 GMT

Thermal Cycler Engineering

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	We removed the original locking mechanism (i.e. lid latch in diagram) and replaced it with two latches on both sides of the lid. The lid on the original Open PCR does not sit flush with the side of the machine, so the size of the lid will be expanded to fit the design. By changing the design of the latch, the lid will open much smoother and not require as much force. Also, by removing the difficult lock, the fear of breaking the Open PCR machine while opening the lid will diminish. By moving the latches to the side of the lid, room for a larger heating block is no longer obstructed, therefore the size of the heating block can be made larger and more samples can be tested.		We removed the original locking mechanism (i.e. lid latch in diagram) and replaced it with two latches on both sides of the lid. The lid on the original Open PCR does not sit flush with the side of the machine, so the size of the lid will be expanded to fit the design. By changing the design of the latch, the lid will open much smoother and not require as much force. Also, by removing the difficult lock, the fear of breaking the Open PCR machine while opening the lid will diminish. By moving the latches to the side of the lid, room for a larger heating block is no longer obstructed, therefore the size of the heating block can be made larger and more samples can be tested.
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	Larger Heating Block:		Larger Heating Block:
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	We expanded the heating block to fit 50 samples, instead of 16. The extra room for the heating block was accounted for in the lid design. By adding more room for samples to be tested, the user will save time in testing large numbers of samples because the machine is about 3 times more efficient.		We expanded the heating block to fit 50 samples, instead of 16. The extra room for the heating block was accounted for in the lid design. By adding more room for samples to be tested, the user will save time in testing large numbers of samples because the machine is about 3 times more efficient.
		+	<br>
	'''Instructions'''<br>		'''Instructions'''<br>
-		+	The instructions for setting up the new Open PCR machine will be almost identical to the original instructions. The original directions on how to install the lid lock will need to be omitted and replaced with directions on using the new latches. The new latches will come attached to the wooden exoskeleton of the PCR machine though, so the only instructions needed would be how to close the latches (which is basically self explanatory). Also, it should be included in the device's new instructions that the red line on the screw indicates when the screw is deep enough. Nothing needs to be changed on the directions of installing the new heating block, except possibly for the pictures to show 50 sample slots.
-		+
	<!--- From Week 4 exercise --->		<!--- From Week 4 exercise --->

Dana McElwain: /* Thermal Cycler Engineering */

Dana McElwain — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:45:13 GMT

Thermal Cycler Engineering

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	We removed the original locking mechanism (i.e. lid latch in diagram) and replaced it with two latches on both sides of the lid. The lid on the original Open PCR does not sit flush with the side of the machine, so the size of the lid will be expanded to fit the design. By changing the design of the latch, the lid will open much smoother and not require as much force. Also, by removing the difficult lock, the fear of breaking the Open PCR machine while opening the lid will diminish. By moving the latches to the side of the lid, room for a larger heating block is no longer obstructed, therefore the size of the heating block can be made larger and more samples can be tested.		We removed the original locking mechanism (i.e. lid latch in diagram) and replaced it with two latches on both sides of the lid. The lid on the original Open PCR does not sit flush with the side of the machine, so the size of the lid will be expanded to fit the design. By changing the design of the latch, the lid will open much smoother and not require as much force. Also, by removing the difficult lock, the fear of breaking the Open PCR machine while opening the lid will diminish. By moving the latches to the side of the lid, room for a larger heating block is no longer obstructed, therefore the size of the heating block can be made larger and more samples can be tested.
-	<br>	+	<br><br>
	Larger Heating Block:		Larger Heating Block:
	<br>		<br>
	[[Image:Heating_block.png\|600px\|]]		[[Image:Heating_block.png\|600px\|]]
		+	<br>
		+	We expanded the heating block to fit 50 samples, instead of 16. The extra room for the heating block was accounted for in the lid design. By adding more room for samples to be tested, the user will save time in testing large numbers of samples because the machine is about 3 times more efficient.
	'''Instructions'''<br>		'''Instructions'''<br>

Dana McElwain: /* Thermal Cycler Engineering */

Dana McElwain — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:41:21 GMT

Thermal Cycler Engineering

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	Larger Heating Block:		Larger Heating Block:
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-	[[Image:Heating_block.png]]	+	[[Image:Heating_block.png\|600px\|]]
	'''Instructions'''<br>		'''Instructions'''<br>

Dana McElwain: /* Thermal Cycler Engineering */

Dana McElwain — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:39:46 GMT

Thermal Cycler Engineering

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	[[Image:Side_lid.png]]		[[Image:Side_lid.png]]
	<br>		<br>
-	We removed the original locking mechanism (i.e. lid latch in diagram) and replaced it with two latches on both sides of the lid.	+	We removed the original locking mechanism (i.e. lid latch in diagram) and replaced it with two latches on both sides of the lid. The lid on the original Open PCR does not sit flush with the side of the machine, so the size of the lid will be expanded to fit the design. By changing the design of the latch, the lid will open much smoother and not require as much force. Also, by removing the difficult lock, the fear of breaking the Open PCR machine while opening the lid will diminish. By moving the latches to the side of the lid, room for a larger heating block is no longer obstructed, therefore the size of the heating block can be made larger and more samples can be tested.
	<br>		<br>
		+	Larger Heating Block:
		+	<br>
		+	[[Image:Heating_block.png]]
	'''Instructions'''<br>		'''Instructions'''<br>

Dana McElwain: /* Thermal Cycler Engineering */

Dana McElwain — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:30:55 GMT

Thermal Cycler Engineering

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	Another change made on the machine was the hinge/lock of the heating lid:		Another change made on the machine was the hinge/lock of the heating lid:
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-	[[Image:]]	+	[[Image:Side_lid.png]]
		+	<br>
		+	We removed the original locking mechanism (i.e. lid latch in diagram) and replaced it with two latches on both sides of the lid.
	<br>		<br>
	'''Instructions'''<br>		'''Instructions'''<br>

Dana McElwain: /* Thermal Cycler Engineering */

Dana McElwain — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:55:27 GMT

Thermal Cycler Engineering

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	Another change made on the machine was the hinge/lock of the heating lid:		Another change made on the machine was the hinge/lock of the heating lid:
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		+	[[Image:]]
		+	<br>
	'''Instructions'''<br>		'''Instructions'''<br>

Dana McElwain: /* Thermal Cycler Engineering */

Dana McElwain — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:26:16 GMT

Thermal Cycler Engineering

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	[[Image:PCR_labels.png\|600x\|]]		[[Image:PCR_labels.png\|600x\|]]

-	This is the original system design, viewed with an open face from the side. The parts included in last weeks lab, along as the important parts included in this week's lab, are all diagramed.	+	This is the original system design, viewed with an open face from the side. The parts included in last weeks lab, along with the important parts included in this week's lab, are all diagramed.
	<br><br>		<br><br>
	'''Key Features'''<br>		'''Key Features'''<br>

Dana McElwain: /* Thermal Cycler Engineering */

Dana McElwain — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:00:47 GMT

Thermal Cycler Engineering

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	'''System Design'''<br>		'''System Design'''<br>
	[[Image:PCR_labels.png\|600x\|]]		[[Image:PCR_labels.png\|600x\|]]
-	~~<br>~~	+
	This is the original system design, viewed with an open face from the side. The parts included in last weeks lab, along as the important parts included in this week's lab, are all diagramed.		This is the original system design, viewed with an open face from the side. The parts included in last weeks lab, along as the important parts included in this week's lab, are all diagramed.
	<br><br>		<br><br>