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#MiniSpectroscope: An inexpensive #3Dprinted periscope-type #smartphone -based #spectrophotometer for #emission, #absorption & #fluorescence #spectroscopy:

-cost: $40 (phone excluded)

doi.org/10.1021/acs....
#DIYbio #DIYchem #chemistry #UV #lab #instruments #education #STEM #MINT
September 17, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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#OpenSource low-cost fabrication of sub-20 µm #microfluidic channels using low-cost #FDM #3Dprinted #molds:
doi.org/10.1088/1361...
#DIYbio #DIYchem #DIYtech #chemistry #lab #instruments #microfluidics
September 17, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Humidity control upgrade for the #OpenSource #2LabsToGoEco #analytical (high-performance thin-layer #chromatography) & #bioassay #laboratory system:

- 20-80% relative humidity

doi.org/10.1016/j.ac...
#DIYbio #DIYchem #analytics #lab #instruments #TLC #imaging #sustainable #foodscience #MINT #STEM
September 16, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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An #OpenSource, low-cost thin-layer #chromatography plate #cutter:

- clean, consistent cuts on glass-backed #TLC plates
- #3Dprinted parts
- incorporates a Toyo TC-17 #glass cutter
- cost: ~$80

doi.org/10.1021/acs....
#DIYbio #DIYchem #chemistry #lab #instruments #analytics #MINT #STEM #education
September 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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An #OpenSource #3Dprinted micro #lathe for scientific #glassblowing:

doi.org/10.1021/acs....
#DIYchem #DIYbio #chemistry #lab #glass #instruments #MINT #STEM #education
September 15, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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#RoboChem-Flex: A flexible & affordable #OpenSource self-driving #laboratory for #automated #chemical #synthesis & #analytics:

- #3Dprinted subcomponents

Article: doi.org/10.1038/s441...
GitHub: github.com/Noel-Researc...
#DIYbio #DIYchem #chemistry #lab #instruments #SDL #automation #robotic
September 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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#OpenSource materials to make the #NanoDrop 1000 (legacy #protein measurement device) available on Windows 10 and above:
github.com/PyLabRobot/p...
#DIYbio #DIYchem #lab #instruments #analytics #Python #PyLabRobot
Add ND1000 open science project backend support by Jordvl · Pull Request #1166 · PyLabRobot/pylabrobot
Sorry for no earlier notice, I was busy with thesis and internship while I had this project. FYI, hello I'm Jord and I worked on a small opensource science project under Wageningen University w...
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September 13, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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Chem Lab Auto – Pi Pico: An #OpenSource #RaspberryPi Pico-based apparatus for #laboratory equipment integration & automation:

- #MicroPython -controlled
-cost: < $100

doi.org/10.1021/acs....
#DIYbio #DIYchem #chemistry #lab #instruments #microcontroller #hackerspace #MINT #STEM #education
September 11, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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A programmable, low-cost & wavelength-customizable #OpenSource benchtop #photocrosslinking chamber for controlled #bioconjugation:

-6 reaction chambers
-low sample heating
-cost: ~$250

doi.org/10.1016/j.oh...
#DIYbio #DIYchem #lab #instruments #UV #MINT #STEM #education #imaging #fluorescence
September 11, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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An #OpenAccess review on #hacking #3Dprinters as #OpenSource laboratory #robots:

Paper: doi.org/10.1039/d5dd...
GitHub: github.com/Vsaggiomo/3D...

#DIYbio #DIYchem #lab #instruments #3Dprinting #3Dprinter #MINT #STEM #education
September 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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#OpenSource #DIY isobaric precision #calorimeter built from a commercial #magnetic #stirrer -integrated thermally insulated #coffee mug:
www.hardware-x.com/article/S246...

- #GUI- / #Python / #Arduino -controlled
- cost: US $30

#DIYbio #DIYchem #lab #instruments #education #MINT #STEM #school
August 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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#OpenSource #DIY scanning tunneling #microscope:

-based on #ESP32 / #Python
-cost: 600 €

GitHub: github.com/lemonspurple...
Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/selbermach...
FrOSCon 2026: froscon.org/programm/aus...

#DIYbio #DIYchem #lab #instruments #microscopy #imaging #hackerspace #STEM #EDU #MINT
August 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Accessible #3Dprinting: Multicolor #molecular #models from consumer-grade, single filament (single color) #3Drinters:

-focus on #organic #chemistry & #orbitals

doi.org/10.1021/acs....
#DIYbio #DIYchem #3Dprinter #lab #instruments #FDM #education #EDU #MINT #STEM #school #OpenSource
August 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Conversion of a #3Dprinter for versatile, low-cost #OpenSource #automation of #DipCoating processes:

-performs complex multi-layer procedures using up to 6 different dipping solutions

Article: doi.org/10.1063/5.01...
GitHub: github.com/3DPrinter-La...
#DIYbio #DIYchem #3Dprinting #lab #instruments
August 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Three #OpenSource #3Dprinted #reactors for reproducible batch & continuous-flow photon-induced #chemistry:

- #UFO #reactor: batch reactions
- #Uflow reactor: seamless transition to flow processes
- #Fidget reactor: scale-up

doi.org/10.1039/D4RE...
#DIYbio #DIYchem #lab #instruments #photochemistry
August 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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#PALH: How to convert a #3Dprinter to a personal #automated #OpenSource #liquid #handler for life #science workflows:

- based on #Ender3
- cost: US $400
- #PCR setup, #DNA purification using #magnetic beads

doi.org/10.1016/j.sl...
#DIYbio #DIYchem #chemistry #lab #instruments #pipet #automation
August 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Inexpensive miniature programmable #magnetic #stirrer from reconfigured computer parts:

- #Arduino-controlled
- cost US $40

pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
#DIYbio #DIYchem #chemistry #lab #OpenSource #instruments #education #EDU #STEM #MINT
August 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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#Automation & #OpenSource #robotic technology: Making #Titration accessible for #students of all abilities:
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
#DIYchem #chemistry #lab #instruments #education #STEM #MINT #school #BLISTA #accessibility #disabilities #inclusion #Inklusion #science #teaching #EDU #Arduino
July 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Low-cost #OpenSource #magnetic #stirrer from recycled computer parts with optional hot plate:
doi.org/10.1021/ed50...
#DIYbio #DIYchem #chemistry #lab #instruments
July 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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One-shot resin #3Dprinted #OpenSource #stators for low-cost #fabrication of magic-angle spinning #NMR #probeheads:

-equipped with a homemade #RF coil
-cost < 5 €

doi.org/10.1021/acs....
#DIYbio #DIYchem #chemistry #lab #instruments #nuclear #magnetic #resonance #spectroscopy
July 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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#OpenSource #syringe #pump library:

- #3Dprinted & off the shelf parts
- #RaspberryPi -control

doi.org/10.1371/jour...
#DIYbio #DIYtech #DIYchem #chemistry #lab #instruments
July 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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#FluoroBox: A #3Dprinted portable #smartphone -based #OpenSource #fluorescence #spectrometer: Universal design for #DIY experiments in #education:
doi.org/10.1021/acs....
#DIYbio #DIYchem #chemistry #lab #instruments #MINT #STEM #teaching #school #Schule
June 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Development of a low-cost, versatile, #Arduino -controlled #OpenSource #gas #chromatography system for #teaching #analytical #chemistry:

- cost: < US $100
- #Python #GUI

doi.org/10.1021/acs....
#DIYbio #DIYchem #lab #instruments #education #STEM #MINT #school #EDU #GC
June 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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#AIB3: All #iron, highly #rechargeable, low-cost #OpenSource #battery 3.0:

-stable for 100+ cycles with 84 % capacity retention
-operation: -10°C to 60°C

doi.org/10.1016/j.oh...
#DIYtech #DIYchem #chemistry #lab #instruments #energy #sustainability #renewable #electricity #power #environment
June 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Design, fabrication & optical characterization of a low-cost #OpenSource #SpinCoater:

- #microfluidics & #lab-on-a-chip device fabrication
- based on an old hard drive
- #Arduino-controlled
- cost: $30

doi.org/10.1021/acs....
#DIYbio #DIYchem #lab #instruments #nanotechnology #thinfilm #LoC #PDMS
June 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM