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To allow for the larger heated lid and block, the LCD screen was moved to the front | To allow for the larger heated lid and block, the LCD screen and pcr board was moved to the front | ||
'''Key Features'''<br> | '''Key Features'''<br> | ||
'''Heated Lid/PCR Block:'''<br> | |||
In the new design the Pcr Block is enlarged to include forty sample slots, this will stretch across the majority of the top of the machine. To ensure accuracy alphabetical labels have been added to the rows and numerical labels have been added to the columns; Doing this allows for the operator to keep track of separate samples by simply assigning them a particular row and column. Along with the larger PCR block the mounting plate and thermal pads have been adjusted to fit the new block. To help the machine accurately keep the temperature of the heated lid at the correct temperature another layer of insulation will be added around the mounting plate. This will help the machine reach the exact temperature needed more accurately. <br> | |||
'''Heat Sink/Fan''':<br> | |||
The heat sink and fan will remain the same, but due to the larger PCR block the heat sink and fan will be moved forward slightly(towards the LCD Screen). This simple change will allow for a more even distribution of heat across the forty sample slots by allowing the heat to spread evenly across the new block. <br> | |||
'''LCD Screen:'''<br> | |||
In the new design the LCD Screen will be moved onto the front of the Open PCR machine. This is due to the enlarged Heated lid and block on the top. To move the LCD Screen onto the front of the machine a new hole will be required. Along with moving the LCD Screen to the front the pcr board will also move to the front, behind the LCD Screen just as it was before. | |||
'''Instructions'''<br> | '''Instructions'''<br> |
Revision as of 17:24, 27 November 2012
BME 103 Fall 2012 | Home People Lab Write-Up 1 Lab Write-Up 2 Lab Write-Up 3 Course Logistics For Instructors Photos Wiki Editing Help | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OUR TEAMLAB 2 WRITE-UPThermal Cycler EngineeringOur re-design is based upon the Open PCR system originally designed by Josh Perfetto and Tito Jankowski.
Key Features Heated Lid/PCR Block: Heat Sink/Fan: LCD Screen: Instructions
ProtocolsMaterials
Research and DevelopmentBackground on Disease Markers
Primer Design
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