Overview

The Pacer project will be directing the open-source design and manufacture of an affordable PCR machine with an integrated electrophoresis chamber. By simplifying the performance of this equipment to fit the modest needs of hobbyists, students, teachers, hospitals, and crime labs across the globe, DNA analyzation and modification could become a commodity.

Instructions for building a prototype will be up by the end of the week, but you can get started contributing now by just browsing the repository and merging your improvents to the master branch.

Download Repository (4.5MB .zip)
Github page

Don't be shy; send your ideas, questions, or birthday wishes (Dec 17) to Kenny@pacerpcr.com

The software consists of a PyQt4-powered GUI that passes run parameters to the C++ bridges that interact with the HIDAPI library for USB communication. The user enters run parameters into the GUI, which then sends the data t

Contributing

You'll need Python and PyQt4 on your computer to work on the GUI. For the low-level USB stuff, a C++ compiler and 'target' will suffice. (more on this soon) Read more...

The circuit uses the almighty PIC18F2550 microcontroller coupled to a LM35 temperature sensor, a standard PCB relay, a digital time-left clock, and a power-supply controller for the electrophoresis chamber.

Contributing

You'll need a breadboard, components, and Microchips programming suite. Read more...

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Contributing

You'll need money. Read more...

This site is hosted on Google's App Engine

Contributing

You'll need the App Engine launcher. Read more...

Supply Chain; tooling and materials for manufacturing, transport to fulfillment center

Contributing

You'll need to know what the word fulfillment means ;) Read more...