Difference between revisions of "Hacked Hard-disc Centrifuge"
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| − | Bengt's 7200 rpm IBM Deskstar with lasercut holder for 2 x 1.5ml Eppendorf tubes and 2 x 200 ul Eppendorf PCR tubes. | + | Bengt's 7200 rpm IBM Deskstar with lasercut holder for 2 x 1.5ml Eppendorf tubes and 2 x 200 ul Eppendorf PCR tubes.<br> |
| − | Needs tape to hold tubes down and preferably a box around it to avoid getting hit by flying tubes... | + | Needs tape to hold tubes down and preferably a box around it to avoid getting hit by flying tubes...<br> |
[[File:HDD_GaudiLabs1.jpg|none|400px|]]<br> | [[File:HDD_GaudiLabs1.jpg|none|400px|]]<br> | ||
First GaudiLabs version of a hard drive centrifuge based on 3D printed tube holder. 3D printing is not precise enough for high speed applications...<br> | First GaudiLabs version of a hard drive centrifuge based on 3D printed tube holder. 3D printing is not precise enough for high speed applications...<br> | ||
Revision as of 00:34, 4 December 2012
Fast spinning hard drives in a solid aluminium housing are perfect for making small DIY centrifuges...
DIY
Bengt's 7200 rpm IBM Deskstar with lasercut holder for 2 x 1.5ml Eppendorf tubes and 2 x 200 ul Eppendorf PCR tubes.
Needs tape to hold tubes down and preferably a box around it to avoid getting hit by flying tubes...
First GaudiLabs version of a hard drive centrifuge based on 3D printed tube holder. 3D printing is not precise enough for high speed applications...
Second try using laser cut acrylic parts. Now upgraded with a nice LCD display.
Ordered a appropriate driver: Electronic motor control for hopyy cars...
