[DIYbio] Re: Steam-Punk version of PCR-mashine, made from recycle parts. No complex electronics, full-manual

Hello  , I am interested on community opinion  on my new project  for DIY-Bio.  A PCR-mashine that can be created  in any place. From  scratch. 50$.  No complex  electronics..  very old  technology.

It is on Kikstarter now, but I will finish the project anyway.

Educational project.. DIY-Bio, PCR-machine for amateur bio lab, .. universal design for experiments with PCR process.

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PCR reaction is used in molecular biology  to make  copies  of  DNA-molecules, encoding our  genes.   To run  the classic version of such reaction  one  need a PCR-machine,  essentially  thermocycler.

Existing DIY versions  are too complex  to make  by  amateur  biologists.

So, I have made  a special  design  of PCR mashine  that is easy  to reproduce  everywhere  in the world  with minimal knowledge  and  skills in electronics. No Arduino , no thermostat modules, pure  steam-punk  version.. made from recycled parts. And  very  easy in case of  repair  and maintenance.

It is  functional  ,  and educational  as well.

It can be made  by school-children  in science-class   from the  materials  found in   trash-can  in the nearest FabLab,  and   Law of Om  and  a little bit of Thermodynamics..

It can be run  full-manually , or  using a 3D printer as automatic  hand.

It involves  the participants  into the magic of science.

The result of that project  is going to be  a video  with demonstration  and instructions  how  to build up  your own  thing  like that  and how to use it ...   And  text  also  of course...It is Open Project... everyone  can make  own version  based  on the  principles and using  things  that are  readily  available.