Revisions for Oil Testing Kit Construction
| 9 CURRENT | warren |
December 03, 2015 01:39
| almost 9 years ago
The Public Lab Oil Testing Kit is an attachment to Public Lab's v3.0 Desktop Spectrometer which holds a sample container and a laser. The Basic SpectrometerPublic Lab first began developing cheap spectrometers in the winter of 2010, after the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Since then we've made enormous progress and have a variety of designs for less than $100, but the OTK is based around the USB webcam-based Desktop Spectrometry Kit v3.0 (see plans here) Of course, the plans for all of these are on the Public Lab website and are open source hardware designs, so you can always make your own -- the kits are intended to help you get started. The Oil Testing Kit attachmentYou'll also need a frame to hold your sample container and align a laser beam perpendicular to your spectrometer. For that, we've developed the Beta Oil Testing Kit, an add-on to the Desktop Spectrometer v3.0 pictured here, attached:
If you join the Beta testing program, you can then sign up for the add-on "Beta" Oil Testing Kit (see parts list to assemble your own) in combination with the existing Desktop Spectrometry Kit, which is what was used in the examples on this page. AssemblySee this excellent research note for assembly instructions. Additionally, we've added a light-blocking flap which reduces ambient light. This extra piece (source file here: light-flap.svg) fits into the OTK frame and can be held or taped shut while activating the laser:
Parts listThese are links to where you can buy parts to assemble your own oil testing kit Sampling materials
Laser
FrameDownload and cut out all the five pieces on dark, card-stock weight paper such as this:
Light-blocking flapAlternative partsWe've tried many different bottles and parts; some are no longer available, or had shortcomings. But here's a list of links to things we've tried!
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| 8 | warren |
August 03, 2015 18:40
| over 9 years ago
The Public Lab Oil Testing Kit is an attachment to Public Lab's v3.0 Desktop Spectrometer which holds a sample container and a laser. The Basic SpectrometerPublic Lab first began developing cheap spectrometers in the winter of 2010, after the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Since then we've made enormous progress and have a variety of designs for less than $100, but the OTK is based around the USB webcam-based Desktop Spectrometry Kit v3.0 (see plans here) Of course, the plans for all of these are on the Public Lab website and are open source hardware designs, so you can always make your own -- the kits are intended to help you get started. The Oil Testing Kit attachmentYou'll also need a frame to hold your sample container and align a laser beam perpendicular to your spectrometer. For that, we've developed the Beta Oil Testing Kit, an add-on to the Desktop Spectrometer v3.0 pictured here, attached:
If you join the Beta testing program, you can then sign up for the add-on "Beta" Oil Testing Kit (see parts list to assemble your own) in combination with the existing Desktop Spectrometry Kit, which is what was used in the examples on this page. AssemblySee this excellent research note for assembly instructions. Additionally, we've added a light-blocking flap which reduces ambient light. This extra piece (source file here: light-flap.svg) fits into the OTK frame and can be held or taped shut while activating the laser:
Parts listThese are links to where you can buy parts to assemble your own oil testing kit Sampling materials
Laser
FrameDownload and cut out all the five pieces on dark, card-stock weight paper such as this:
Light-blocking flapAlternative partsWe've tried many different bottles and parts; some are no longer available, or had shortcomings. But here's a list of links to things we've tried!
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| 7 | warren |
August 03, 2015 18:39
| over 9 years ago
The Public Lab Oil Testing Kit is an attachment to Public Lab's v3.0 Desktop Spectrometer which holds a sample container and a laser. The Basic SpectrometerPublic Lab first began developing cheap spectrometers in the winter of 2010, after the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Since then we've made enormous progress and have a variety of designs for less than $100, but the OTK is based around the USB webcam-based Desktop Spectrometry Kit v3.0 (see plans here) Of course, the plans for all of these are on the Public Lab website and are open source hardware designs, so you can always make your own -- the kits are intended to help you get started. The Oil Testing Kit attachmentYou'll also need a frame to hold your sample container and align a laser beam perpendicular to your spectrometer. For that, we've developed the Beta Oil Testing Kit, an add-on to the Desktop Spectrometer v3.0 pictured here, attached:
If you join the Beta testing program, you can then sign up for the add-on "Beta" Oil Testing Kit (see parts list to assemble your own) in combination with the existing Desktop Spectrometry Kit, which is what was used in the examples on this page. AssemblySee this excellent research note for assembly instructions. Additionally, we've added a light-blocking flap which reduces ambient light. This extra piece (source file here: light-flap.svg ) fits into the OTK frame and can be held or taped shut while activating the laser:
Parts listThese are links to where you can buy parts to assemble your own oil testing kit Sampling materials
Laser
FrameDownload and cut out all the five pieces on dark, card-stock weight paper such as this:
Light-blocking flapAlternative partsWe've tried many different bottles and parts; some are no longer available, or had shortcomings. But here's a list of links to things we've tried!
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| 6 | warren |
July 13, 2015 19:03
| over 9 years ago
The Public Lab Oil Testing Kit is an attachment to Public Lab's v3.0 Desktop Spectrometer which holds a sample container and a laser. The Basic SpectrometerPublic Lab first began developing cheap spectrometers in the winter of 2010, after the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Since then we've made enormous progress and have a variety of designs for less than $100, but the OTK is based around the USB webcam-based Desktop Spectrometry Kit v3.0 (see plans here) Of course, the plans for all of these are on the Public Lab website and are open source hardware designs, so you can always make your own -- the kits are intended to help you get started. The Oil Testing Kit attachmentYou'll also need a frame to hold your sample container and align a laser beam perpendicular to your spectrometer. For that, we've developed the Beta Oil Testing Kit, an add-on to the Desktop Spectrometer v3.0 pictured here, attached:
If you join the Beta testing program, you can then sign up for the add-on "Beta" Oil Testing Kit (see parts list to assemble your own) in combination with the existing Desktop Spectrometry Kit, which is what was used in the examples on this page. AssemblySee this excellent research note for assembly instructions. Parts listThese are links to where you can buy parts to assemble your own oil testing kit Sampling materials
Laser
FrameDownload and cut out all the five pieces on dark, card-stock weight paper such as this:
Alternative partsWe've tried many different bottles and parts; some are no longer available, or had shortcomings. But here's a list of links to things we've tried!
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| 5 | warren |
June 26, 2015 21:01
| over 9 years ago
The Public Lab Oil Testing Kit is an attachment to Public Lab's v3.0 Desktop Spectrometer which holds a sample container and a laser. The Basic SpectrometerPublic Lab first began developing cheap spectrometers in the winter of 2010, after the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Since then we've made enormous progress and have a variety of designs for less than $100, but the OTK is based around the USB webcam-based Desktop Spectrometry Kit v3.0 (see plans here) Of course, the plans for all of these are on the Public Lab website and are open source hardware designs, so you can always make your own -- the kits are intended to help you get started. The Oil Testing Kit attachmentYou'll also need a frame to hold your sample container and align a laser beam perpendicular to your spectrometer. For that, we've developed the Beta Oil Testing Kit, an add-on to the Desktop Spectrometer v3.0 pictured here, attached:
If you join the Beta testing program, you can then sign up for the add-on "Beta" Oil Testing Kit (see parts list to assemble your own) in combination with the existing Desktop Spectrometry Kit, which is what was used in the examples on this page. AssemblySee this excellent research note for assembly instructions. Parts listThese are links to where you can buy parts to assemble your own oil testing kit Sampling materials
Laser
FrameDownload and cut out all the five pieces on dark, card-stock weight paper such as this:
Alternative partsWe've tried many different bottles and parts; some are no longer available, or had shortcomings. But here's a list of links to things we've tried!
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| 4 | warren |
June 26, 2015 20:56
| over 9 years ago
The Public Lab Oil Testing Kit is an attachment to Public Lab's v3.0 Desktop Spectrometer which holds a sample container and a laser. The Basic SpectrometerPublic Lab first began developing cheap spectrometers in the winter of 2010, after the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Since then we've made enormous progress and have a variety of designs for less than $100, including:
Of course, the plans for all of these are on the Public Lab website and are open source hardware designs, so you can always make your own -- the kits are intended to help you get started. The Oil Testing Kit attachmentYou'll also need a frame to hold your sample container and align a laser beam perpendicular to your spectrometer. For that, we've developed the Beta Oil Testing Kit, an add-on to the Desktop Spectrometer v3.0 pictured here, attached:
If you join the Beta testing program, you can then sign up for the add-on "Beta" Oil Testing Kit (see parts list to assemble your own) in combination with the existing Desktop Spectrometry Kit, which is what was used in the examples on this page. AssemblySee this excellent research note for assembly instructions. Parts listThese are links to where you can buy parts to assemble your own oil testing kit Sampling materials
Laser
FrameDownload and cut out all the five pieces on dark, card-stock weight paper:
Alternative partsWe've tried many different bottles and parts; some are no longer available, or had shortcomings. But here's a list of links to things we've tried!
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| 3 | warren |
June 26, 2015 20:40
| over 9 years ago
Public Lab first began developing cheap spectrometers in the winter of 2010, after the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Since then we've made enormous progress and have a variety of designs for less than $100, including:
Of course, the plans for all of these are on the Public Lab website and are open source hardware designs, so you can always make your own -- the kits are intended to help you get started. You'll also need a frame to hold your sample container and align a laser beam perpendicular to your spectrometer. For that, we've developed the Beta Oil Testing Kit, an add-on to the Desktop Spectrometer v3.0 pictured here, attached:
If you join the Beta testing program, you can then sign up for the add-on "Beta" Oil Testing Kit (see parts list to assemble your own) in combination with the existing Desktop Spectrometry Kit, which is what was used in the examples on this page. See this excellent research note for assembly instructions. Parts listIn progress: these are links to where you can buy parts to assemble your own oil testing kit
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| 2 | warren |
June 26, 2015 18:54
| over 9 years ago
Public Lab first began developing cheap spectrometers in the winter of 2010, after the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Since then we've made enormous progress and have a variety of designs for less than $100, including:
Of course, the plans for all of these are on the Public Lab website and are open source hardware designs, so you can always make your own -- the kits are intended to help you get started. You'll also need a frame to hold your sample container and align a laser beam perpendicular to your spectrometer. For that, we've developed the Beta Oil Testing Kit, an add-on to the Desktop Spectrometer v3.0 pictured here, attached:
If you join the Beta testing program, you can then sign up for the add-on "Beta" Oil Testing Kit (see parts list to assemble your own) in combination with the existing Desktop Spectrometry Kit, which is what was used in the examples on this page. See this excellent research note for assembly instructions. Parts listIn progress: these are links to where you can buy parts to assemble your own oil testing kit
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| 1 | warren |
June 26, 2015 18:44
| over 9 years ago
Construct a spectrometerPublic Lab first began developing cheap spectrometers in the winter of 2010, after the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Since then we've made enormous progress and have a variety of designs for less than $100, including:
Of course, the plans for all of these are on the Public Lab website and are open source hardware designs, so you can always make your own -- the kits are intended to help you get started. However, none of these designs currently includes a place to put a sample, or a laser to illuminate it -- they were designed before we developed that technique. So we are currently working on a new version, and need your help! See the Challenges section for more ways to get involved. If you join the Beta testing program, you can then sign up for the add-on "Beta" Oil Testing Kit (see parts list to assemble your own) in combination with the existing Desktop Spectrometry Kit, which is what was used in the examples on this page. See this excellent research note for assembly instructions. Parts listIn progress: these are links to where you can buy parts to assemble your own oil testing kit
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| 0 | warren |
June 26, 2015 18:39
| over 9 years ago
Construct a spectrometerPublic Lab first began developing cheap spectrometers in the winter of 2010, after the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Since then we've made enormous progress and have a variety of designs for less than $100, including:
Of course, the plans for all of these are on the Public Lab website and are open source hardware designs, so you can always make your own -- the kits are intended to help you get started. However, none of these designs currently includes a place to put a sample, or a laser to illuminate it -- they were designed before we developed that technique. So we are currently working on a new version, and need your help! See the Challenges section for more ways to get involved. For now, you can purchase the add-on "Alpha" Oil Testing Kit (see parts list to assemble your own) in combination with the existing Desktop Spectrometry Kit, which is what was used in the examples on this page. See the main spectrometer page for build instructions.  
A variety of prototypes for scanning fluorescence in oil samples. http://publiclab.org/notes/mathew/04-07-2015/assembling-the-oil-testing-kit-cuvette-frame |
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