Open Source Scientific Equipment

Basics

For the needs of open source OSE research, these open source tools are required:

1. Raspberry Pi Tablet - for data acquisition, processing, and controls - using fully customizable microprocessor/computer system. Open Source Labratory Data Logger Construction Set <--- This is essentially the tablet with tons of ports + storage (also maybe ruggedized)
2. Open Source Microscope
3. Dial indicator
4. Temperature and humidity logger
5. Power Meter - for logging electrical power usage
6. Oscilloscope
7. Sensor systems - precision distance measurement (laser, IR, ultrasound)
8. Ultrasound distance sensor
9. X ray camera
10. Basic spectrometer - Public Lab has one.
11. Telehandler - remote control + Universal Axes
12. Sound spectrum analyzer - for example, engine firing
13. Smart Phone Tachometer - this is primarily technique. App needs opensourcing. Use crosspower spectra and averaging to do better with noise.
14. Open Source Gene Sequencing
15. Open Source MRI Machine

Links

• Public Lab provides OSHWA compliant design! Ask them about collaboration and business model
• Open Source Lab - from Michigan Tech (MTU)
• Open Source Laboratory Construction Set