I would suggest looking on eBay in the EU or UK you might find stuff. Feel free to email me for opinions on what you are looking at. Though I looked up the the VAT and duty taxes and they are only about 30-40 pound sterling.
The Maker Mentality is awesome! But in my opinion it would be super cool if you built something using DNA rather than overly expensive PCR machine.
If you still want to build a PCR machine I would suggest (http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-PCR-thermal-cycler-for-under-85/)
I have built that one and it is really easy to do!
On Monday, June 2, 2014 11:43:43 AM UTC-7, Jebus Jones wrote:
-- The Maker Mentality is awesome! But in my opinion it would be super cool if you built something using DNA rather than overly expensive PCR machine.
If you still want to build a PCR machine I would suggest (http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-PCR-thermal-cycler-for-under-85/)
I have built that one and it is really easy to do!
On Monday, June 2, 2014 11:43:43 AM UTC-7, Jebus Jones wrote:
I was kind of up for building a PCR machine (AKA the maker mentality) just so I could learn some of the underlying technology and principles. But you are right, the cost is rather prohibitive, which is why I was looking to maybe share the cost with Dr Brian, or anyone else that might be interested?
Having said that, beyond building my own kit, I would be interested in any deals on cheap lab equipment (including PCR, centrifuge and anything else for that matter). As far as I understand it, the main hurdle will be import duty/VAT at 20% in the UK. For reasons I don't understand, depending on the shipping company, they might charge another £15 dollars per shipment for handling too for all items shipped from the USA. If things could be shipped from Europe, this would not be an issue however.
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