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标题：Low-cost touchscreen driven programmable dual syringe pump for life science applications
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作者：Valentina E. Garcia ; Valentina E. Garcia ; Jamin Liu 等
期刊名称：OpenHardwareX
印刷版ISSN：2468-0672
出版年度：2018
卷号：4
DOI：10.1016/j.ohx.2018.e00027
语种：English
出版社：Elsevier
摘要：Graphical abstractDisplay OmittedAbstractSyringe pumps are powerful tools able to automate routine laboratory practices that otherwise consume large amounts of manual labor time. Commercially available syringe pumps are expensive, difficult to customize, and often preset for a narrow range of operations. Here, we show how to build a programmable dual syringe pump (PDSP) that overcomes these limitations. The PDSP is driven by a Raspberry Pi paired with a stepper motor controller to allow maximal customization via Python scripting. The entire setup can be controlled by a touchscreen for use without a keyboard or mouse. Furthermore, the PDSP is structured around 3D printed parts, enabling users to change any component for their specific application. We demonstrate one application of the PDSP by using it to generate whole cell lysates using a cell homogenizer in an automated fashion.
关键词：Dual syringe pump;3D printing;Customization;Plasmodium falciparum cell extract;Cell homogenizer