Parts Specifications

We designed a device that houses the electronics used to detect fluorescence as well as the capsule containing the bacterial solution. The device has been designed to be flat-pack (think IKEA) and cut out cheaply on a laser cutter. In order to build this device, we have laid out the blueprints of all the parts and their respective dimensions (in millimeters) below. The 3D Model section shows how the parts are assembled.

Figure 1. Blueprint for the Arduino hold.The arduino is part of the electronics that detects fluorescence.

Figure 2 Blueprint for the back plate.

Figure 3. Blueprint for the base.

Figure 4. Blueprint for the front plate.

Figure 5. Blueprint for the back frame of the left chamber. The left chamber houses the electronics.

Figure 6. Blueprint for the front frame of the left chamber. The left chamber houses the electronics.

Figure 7. Blueprint for the middle wall. The middle wall partitions the left electronics chamber and right capsule chamber.

Figure 8. Blueprint for the tube prop.

Figure 9. Blueprint for the back frame of the right chamber. The right chamber houses the capsule that contains the bacterial solution.

Figure 10. Blueprint for the right wall.

Figure 11. Blueprint for the top.

3D Model

The following pictures show the parts assembled into a 3D model:

Figure 1. Exploded view to collapsed view.

Figure 2. Front angled view of device.

Figure 3. Left view, where electronics chamber can be seen clearly.

Figure 4. Right view of the assembled device.

Figure 5. Front view of the assembled device. The electronics housing chamber is on the left and the capsule housing chamber is on the right.

Figure 6. Exploded view of device.