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Revision as of 21:59, 16 September 2013
PSPCR
The Paris-Saclay open source PCR thermal cycler project.
Motivation
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a very useful procedure in the field of synthetic biology. However, this technique requires a device called a thermal cycler, which is designed to cycle the samples through different temperature steps. Commercial PCR thermal cyclers are traditionally very expensive, with prices starting at $2000, which makes them hard to afford for small labs and DIY projects.
This project aims at creating a thermal cycler for under 30€ with easily accessible parts.
Comparison with other open source projects
Some open source PCR thermal cycler projects already exist, but the aim of the PSPCR project is to provide a better and more affordable system.
| Project | Price | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| [http://openpcr.org/ OpenPCR] | $649 | Heated lid, good performance but still expensive. |
| [http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-PCR-thermal-cycler-for-under-85/ Arduino PCR] | $85 | No heated lid, room for only 2 tubes, fan-only cooling. |
| [http://lavaamp.wordpress.com/ LavaAmp] | "pennies" | No data available, probably slow with no heated lid. |
| PSPCR | Under 30€ | Fast heating/cooling, 16 slots, heated lid. |
