View source for Open Biotech/Gel Box

= Power Supply =

== Information ==

[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/diybio/k6BcZM9OmM4/cj_xqwowq5UJ diybio email thread about power source options]

To find optimum look at the [http://teaching.shu.ac.uk/hwb/chemistry/tutorials/chrom/chrom1.htm Van Deemter equation].

= Notes =

We talked about using two different methods:

*Lasercut glued acrylic
*Vacuum formed PVC
** Can we vacuum form any transparent plastics?

= Useful Links =

* [http://openwetware.org/wiki/DIYbio:Notebook/Open_Gel_Box_2.0 Open Gel Box 2.0]
* [http://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/diybio/rZNgALr0h7QAn alternative to vacuum forming your own gel cases]
* [http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/gel/build_gel_box.pdf How to build an electrophoresis chamber (pdf)]
* [http://groups.google.com/d/topic/diybio/tlPUBoCTf-Q/discussion Cheaper OpenPCR]
* [http://citizensciencequarterly.com/2011/10/21/cheapass-science-gel-box/ Cheapass science: How to build a $21 gel box]