====== Automatic Pipetter Unit ====== **Anthony Adal - adal@cooper.edu** \\ **Mitchell Cady - cady@cooper.edu** \\ **Yudi Guo - guo2@cooper.edu** \\ **Jessica Loo - loo2@cooper.edu** \\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:fab_home.jpg?300x300|Fab@Home}} ===== Problem Statement ===== In a laboratory, chemists often need to make multiple samples of solutions and thus require the pipetting of a common solution many times. However, this can become very strenuous and repetitive to the chemist as well as lead to the propagation of human error. Automated pipetting solves these problems and allows for more precise results than manual pipetting while freeing personnel from the bench. ===== Schedule and Minutes ===== [[start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:start:February Minutes]]\\ [[start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:start:March Minutes]]\\ [[start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:start:April Minutes]]\\ [[start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:start:May Minutes]]\\ =====Free Times===== ^ ^ Monday ^ Tuesday ^ Wednesday ^ Thursday ^ Friday ^ ^9:00| X | X | X | | | ^10:00| X | X | X | | | ^11:00| X | | EID103 | | X | ^12:00| X | Club Hours | X | X | X | ^1:00| X | Club Hours | X | X | X | ^2:00| X | EID103 | X | X | X | ^3:00| X | EID103 | X | X | X | ^4:00| | | X | | X | ^5:00| | X | Meet with Lima | Club Hours | | ^6:00| X | X | X | X | | ^7:00| | | X | X | | ^8:00| | | X | X | | ^9:00| | | X | X | | ===== Background Research ===== Michael Sterman's Research:\\ sterma2@cooper.edu\\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:conceptual_design.ppt|}}\\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:function_spreadsheet.xls|}}\\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:current_robotic_liquid_handling_technology.doc|}}\\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:competitors.doc|}}\\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:advertisement.doc|}}\\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:timeline.doc|}}\\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:printer_conversion_information.doc|}}\\ Possible Clamp Designs: \\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:pipetterclamps.doc.doc|}}\\ Ejection method: \\ Mini Linear Actuator: \\ [[http://www.firgelliauto.com/product_info.php?cPath=86&products_id=233|4" Stroke Tube Actuator]]\\ [[http://www.firgelliauto.com/product_info.php?cPath=89&products_id=47|6" Stroke Tube Actuator]]\\ McMaster Carr Linear Actuation Options:\\ [[http://www.mcmaster.com/#lead-screw-driven-slides/=b9byvf|Lead Screw Driven Slides]]\\ [[http://www.mcmaster.com/#linear-motion-slides/=b9bymi|Linear Motion Slides]]\\ [[http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-air-cylinders/=b9bzig|Air Cylinders]]\\ Clamping methods:\\ [[http://www.justclamps.com/picture_frame_clamp.htm#651]]\\ [[http://www.justclamps.com/picture_frame_clamp.htm#661]]\\ Linear Solenoids:\\ http://w2s.ledex.com/ledx/ds/lx000/lx0001e.lasso?pcode=L212\\ http://www.ui98.com/push_pull_solenoids/\\ http://www.electromechanicsonline.com/default.asp?cat=Tubular+Solenoids%2C+DC%2C+Push\\ http://www.mcmaster.com/#linear-solenoids/=bynvql\\ http://www.e-motionllc.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FA-PO-150-12-6&Show=ExtInfo\\ http://www.firgelliauto.com/product_info.php?cPath=106&products_id=110&osCsid=780cfa6e8819a1e42d598c53c3857429\\ Info on Linear Solenoids: http://www.mechetronics.com/solenoids-technical.htm\\ Possible Linear Solenoids:\\ http://www.testco-inc.com/files/datasheets/3979.pdf\\ http://www.mechetronics.com/solenoids-tubular.html Models M90 or M115\\ http://www.e-motionllc.com/Push_Pull_Solenoid_12VDC_1_Travel_p/pps-1-10-12v.htm\\ ===== Design ===== Function Chart: {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:pipetter_function_chart001.pdf|}}\\ Front Design: {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:pipetter_front_design001.pdf|}}\\ \\ Pipet Holder: * Fixed Diameter Clip which holds the pipet near the center of the pipetter * Variable Diameter Clip which has the same mechanism as a guitar capo Pipet Presser (Options): * Cam-Like Design * Lead Screw Linear Actuator (Look at background research) * Solenoid Tray Design: * Total dimensions of 8.50" x 8.50" * One original solution sub-tray (3.50"x3.50") * Two well sub-trays (2.50"x5.00" each) * One tip holder (3.50"x5.00") * One tip disposal sub-tray (1.50"x5.00") Measurements:\\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:tray_measurements.xls|Tray Measurements}}\\ \\ GUI:\\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:fab_at_home.rar|Fab@Home}}\\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:qt_path_generator.rar|QT Path Generator}} ===== Automated Pipetter Videos/Presentations ===== [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yIUlgqKVHs|Introduction]]\\ [[http://www.youtube.com/user/fabathome|Fab@Home]]\\ [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cxvi13onOY|Pipet Movement Demonstration]]\\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:autopipet.v2.ppt|Progress}}\\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:autopipette.ppt|Final}}\\ \\ [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqAsXMSs27s|Repetitive Pipetting Video]] (Use first 45 seconds)\\ [[Abstract]]\\ ===== EID103 Auxillary Homework ===== __InkJet Printer:__ \\ Function Chart: {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:printer_function_chart001.pdf|}}\\ Part Details: {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:printer_function_chart002.pdf|}} __Quality Function Deployment:__ \\ QFD Chart: {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:automated_pipetting_qfd_chart.doc|}} __Camaro:__ \\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:yudi_guo_camaro.rar|Yudi Guo}}\\ [[Camaro|Anthony Adal]]\\ __Rubber Ducks:__\\ [[Duck|Jessica Loo]]\\ [[ASADuck|Anthony Adal]]\\ {{:start:classes:principlesofdesign:automatedpipetting:duck.rar|Yudi Guo}}