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The following parts must be laser-cut from 3.175 mm (1/8th in.) Acetal Homopolymer, aka: ''Delrin''. Delrin can be sourced in the United States in sheets of 12-in. x 24-in. from [https://www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy/plastic/0-125-acetal-sheet-%28homopolymer%29-delrin-natural/pid/6761 OnlineMetals]. | The following parts must be laser-cut from 3.175 mm (1/8th in.) Acetal Homopolymer, aka: ''Delrin''. Delrin can be sourced in the United States in sheets of 12-in. x 24-in. from [https://www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy/plastic/0-125-acetal-sheet-%28homopolymer%29-delrin-natural/pid/6761 OnlineMetals]. | ||
| − | + | If you are certain that your laser cutter applies automatic kerf compensation (rare), cut the original DXFs. Otherwise, cut the offset DXFs. (If you are uncertain, cut the offset DXFs.) | |
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| + | To download the file, right click, and select "Save Link As." | ||
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| + | ! Quantity !! Name !! Original DXF !! Offset DXF | ||
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| + | | 1 || Top Layer Upper Plate|| Original || [https://github.com/machineagency/jubilee/blob/main/bed_plates/6x_well_plate_bed/fabrication_exports/dxfs/offset/top_layer_upper_plate_offset.DXF Offset] | ||
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| + | | 1 || Top Layer Lower Plate|| Original || [https://github.com/machineagency/jubilee/blob/main/bed_plates/6x_well_plate_bed/fabrication_exports/dxfs/offset/top_layer_lower_plate_offset.DXF Offset] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 1 || Middle Layer Upper Plate || Original || [https://github.com/machineagency/jubilee/blob/main/bed_plates/6x_well_plate_bed/fabrication_exports/dxfs/offset/middle_layer_top_plate_offset.DXF Offset] | ||
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| + | | 1 || Middle Layer Lower Plate || Original || [https://github.com/machineagency/jubilee/blob/main/bed_plates/6x_well_plate_bed/fabrication_exports/dxfs/offset/middle_layer_bottom_plate_offset.DXF Offset] | ||
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| + | | 1 || Middle Layer Center Plate || Original || [https://github.com/machineagency/jubilee/blob/main/bed_plates/6x_well_plate_bed/fabrication_exports/dxfs/offset/middle_layer_center_plate_offset.DXF Offset] | ||
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| + | | 1 || Middle Layer Left Plate || Original || [https://github.com/machineagency/jubilee/blob/main/bed_plates/6x_well_plate_bed/fabrication_exports/dxfs/offset/middle_layer_left_plate_offset.DXF Offset] | ||
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| + | | 1 || Middle Layer Right Plate || Original || [https://github.com/machineagency/jubilee/blob/main/bed_plates/6x_well_plate_bed/fabrication_exports/dxfs/offset/middle_layer_right_plate_offset.DXF Offset] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 1 || Bottom Layer Upper Plate || Original || [https://github.com/machineagency/jubilee/blob/main/bed_plates/6x_well_plate_bed/fabrication_exports/dxfs/offset/bottom_layer_top_plate_offset.DXF Offset] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 1 || Bottom Layer Lower Plate || Original || [https://github.com/machineagency/jubilee/blob/main/bed_plates/6x_well_plate_bed/fabrication_exports/dxfs/offset/bottom_layer_bottom_plate_offset.DXF Offset] | ||
| + | |} | ||
== Assembly Tools == | == Assembly Tools == | ||
Revision as of 11:42, 28 September 2021
Overview and Specs
This bed plate holds up to six standard well plates in a repeatable position. It can be fabricated entirely from laser-cut, 3D-printed, and off-the shelf hardware, and it can be assembled with conventional hand tools.
Here's a sample setup where Jubilee has been reconfigured with a Sonication horn to sonicate samples automatically:
Image Credit: Nadya Peek
Parts to Buy
Parts to Make (or Order)
3D Printed Parts and Settings
Note that you can order custom 3D Printed parts from various places such as Luke's Lab Online.
TODO
Laser Cut Parts and Settings
The following parts must be laser-cut from 3.175 mm (1/8th in.) Acetal Homopolymer, aka: Delrin. Delrin can be sourced in the United States in sheets of 12-in. x 24-in. from OnlineMetals.
If you are certain that your laser cutter applies automatic kerf compensation (rare), cut the original DXFs. Otherwise, cut the offset DXFs. (If you are uncertain, cut the offset DXFs.)
To download the file, right click, and select "Save Link As."
| Quantity | Name | Original DXF | Offset DXF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Top Layer Upper Plate | Original | Offset |
| 1 | Top Layer Lower Plate | Original | Offset |
| 1 | Middle Layer Upper Plate | Original | Offset |
| 1 | Middle Layer Lower Plate | Original | Offset |
| 1 | Middle Layer Center Plate | Original | Offset |
| 1 | Middle Layer Left Plate | Original | Offset |
| 1 | Middle Layer Right Plate | Original | Offset |
| 1 | Bottom Layer Upper Plate | Original | Offset |
| 1 | Bottom Layer Lower Plate | Original | Offset |
Assembly Tools
Assembly Instructions
- [Lab Automation Plate Assembly Instructions]
Software
Since Jubilee uses 3-point bed leveling to home the Z axis, you will need to adjust the three test points in your bed.g config file. The suggested locations are:
TODO
Furthermore, you'll want to home the machine before installing any labware. Otherwise Jubilee's carriage will collide with it during the homing sequence.
Apart from that, no other software changes are needed for this bed plate.