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. Smart Phone Tachometer / Sound spectrum analyzer - This is the sound spectrum analogue of the light spectrum analyzer (Spectrometer). This is primarily technique and an app running on the Raspberry Pi Tablet. App needs opensourcing. Use crosspower spectra and averaging to do better with noise. Applications to RPM, engine and motor troubleshooting.
13. Open Source Gene Sequencing
14. 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