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==Handheld==
==Handheld==
===Single Channel===
===Single Channel===
*[https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/939C277E-A4EE-4F30-BB2E-EEE5BDE9F58D?ingress=2&visitId=42c77fdf-60b7-4f59-8f06-7572cee3960c&ref_=bl_dp_s_web_20745449011 4 E Scientific on Amazon] sells many for ~50 USD each, which in the world of lab hardware is relitivly inexpensive
*[https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/939C277E-A4EE-4F30-BB2E-EEE5BDE9F58D?ingress=2&visitId=42c77fdf-60b7-4f59-8f06-7572cee3960c&ref_=bl_dp_s_web_20745449011 4 E Scientific on Amazon] sells many for ~50 USD each, which in the world of lab hardware is relatively inexpensive


===Multichannel===
===Multichannel===
*Useful for large trays as you essentially are using more than one pipette at once, thus reducing the time spent
*Useful for large trays as you essentially are using more than one pipette at once, thus reducing the time spent
*[https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/04FAA86D-0257-4DBF-92B3-65B26A8C8B52?ingress=2&visitId=5074b9f6-d4b7-4b11-9b18-15137173e4ee&ref_=bl_dp_s_web_20745449011 4 E Scientific on Amazon]] sells them for around $250 USD Each
*[https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/04FAA86D-0257-4DBF-92B3-65B26A8C8B52?ingress=2&visitId=5074b9f6-d4b7-4b11-9b18-15137173e4ee&ref_=bl_dp_s_web_20745449011 4 E Scientific on Amazon] sells them for around $250 USD Each


===Disposable Tips===
===Disposable Tips===
*Plastic waste to the extreme (unless recycled) but are much more convenient than reusable and are guarenteed clean
*Plastic waste to the extreme (unless recycled) but are much more convenient than reusable and are guaranteed clean
*Just get whatever is the cheapest that works
*Just get whatever is the cheapest that works
*[https://www.amazon.com/Eowpower-Laboratory-Plastic-Pipette-Pipettor/dp/B071W25STK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Pipette+Tips&qid=1582064018&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFPNDVaS1Y5WkhYMzMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3NjIwODczODBNMVZRUE9KVzE0JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NDk5MzkyUkM2SjhKMlg4T0RRJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Amazon Recomended Choice]
*[https://www.amazon.com/Eowpower-Laboratory-Plastic-Pipette-Pipettor/dp/B071W25STK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Pipette+Tips&qid=1582064018&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFPNDVaS1Y5WkhYMzMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3NjIwODczODBNMVZRUE9KVzE0JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NDk5MzkyUkM2SjhKMlg4T0RRJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Amazon Recommended Choice]
*May be worth looking into making 3D Printable, or even better, machine a precious plastic mold from aluminium or steel for them
*May be worth looking into making 3D Printable, or even better, machine a precious plastic mold from aluminum or steel for them


===Reusable Tips===
===Reusable Tips===
*Some machines/methods exist for cleaningplastic disposable tips
*Some machines/methods exist for cleaning plastic disposable tips
*Glass Tips would be ideal (as you can autoclave it, and/or use strong cleaning solution
*Glass Tips would be ideal (as you can autoclave it, and/or use strong cleaning solution


===CNC Toolheads===
===CNC Toolheads===
*[https://opentrons.com/pipettes/ OP2 Pipette Heads]] by [[OpenTron]]
*[https://opentrons.com/pipettes/ OP2 Pipette Heads] by [[OpenTron]]


=See Also=
=See Also=

Latest revision as of 04:53, 13 November 2022

Basics

  • A Basic Lab Tool for Handling and Measuiring small amounts of fluid
  • Similar to a "Medicine Dropper" but uses precise measurements, is often piston based instead of flexible bulb based, often are adjustable, and have tips for the fluid that are changed to prevent fluid contamination (all spaces that touch the fluid are swappable via that one tip)

Sourcing

  • There are various sizes and form factors, so this is more of a general guideline

Handheld

Single Channel

Multichannel

  • Useful for large trays as you essentially are using more than one pipette at once, thus reducing the time spent
  • 4 E Scientific on Amazon sells them for around $250 USD Each

Disposable Tips

  • Plastic waste to the extreme (unless recycled) but are much more convenient than reusable and are guaranteed clean
  • Just get whatever is the cheapest that works
  • Amazon Recommended Choice
  • May be worth looking into making 3D Printable, or even better, machine a precious plastic mold from aluminum or steel for them

Reusable Tips

  • Some machines/methods exist for cleaning plastic disposable tips
  • Glass Tips would be ideal (as you can autoclave it, and/or use strong cleaning solution

CNC Toolheads

See Also

Useful Links