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In general we have to make a difference between our OD and our F device. The reason for this is the bad comparability to commercial devices. These don't combine the measure of fluorescence and OD. With our OD/F we offer a solution to combine both measurement methods in one device. With our given instructions it is also possible to build two separate devices one for OD and one for F. In this context we offer the user a higher flexibility of choice. The user is also able to modify our device according to his own ideas and wishes. | In general we have to make a difference between our OD and our F device. The reason for this is the bad comparability to commercial devices. These don't combine the measure of fluorescence and OD. With our OD/F we offer a solution to combine both measurement methods in one device. With our given instructions it is also possible to build two separate devices one for OD and one for F. In this context we offer the user a higher flexibility of choice. The user is also able to modify our device according to his own ideas and wishes. | ||
- | Commercially obtainable spectrophotometers like [http://www.opticsplanet.com/unico-model-s-1205-spectrophotometer-5-nm-bandpass.html UNICO S-1205], for example, costs 1.249 $ or more, and can measure optical density only. At the same time they are heavy, not portable and therefore not easy to handle. But compared to our device it is able to work with a broader range of wavelengths. | + | Commercially obtainable spectrophotometers like [http://www.opticsplanet.com/unico-model-s-1205-spectrophotometer-5-nm-bandpass.html UNICO S-1205], for example, costs 1.249 $ or more, and can measure optical density only. At the same time they are heavy, not portable and therefore not easy to handle. But compared to our device it is able to work with a broader range of wavelengths. Besides commercial [http://www.moleculardevices.com/systems/microplate-readers/fluorescent-readers/gemini-xps plate reader] are also available on the market, too. To compare our device with this comercial devices is really difficult. No portable devices like ours could be found which can also measure at a wave-band of 480 nm. |
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Comparable to our developed device in the points measuring range and portability is the OD-meter [http://www.laboratory-equipment.com/laboratory-equipment/cell-density-meter.php CO 8000]. This device measures also the OD at 600 nm but still costs almost 920 $. Our [https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aachen/OD/F_device OD/F Device] can measure OD as well as fluorescence for less than [https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aachen/Notebook/Engineering/ODF#diy 60 $]. | Comparable to our developed device in the points measuring range and portability is the OD-meter [http://www.laboratory-equipment.com/laboratory-equipment/cell-density-meter.php CO 8000]. This device measures also the OD at 600 nm but still costs almost 920 $. Our [https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aachen/OD/F_device OD/F Device] can measure OD as well as fluorescence for less than [https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aachen/Notebook/Engineering/ODF#diy 60 $]. | ||
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- | Cost saving lies here round about 850 $. All you need is to invest some time to construct our OD/F Device and this could also have simultanious a positive learning effect for schools and universities. Therefore, we present a solution for '''low budget institutions''' like schools, universities, community labs and the biohacking scene | + | Cost saving lies here round about 850 $. All you need is to invest some time to construct our OD/F Device and this could also have simultanious a positive learning effect for schools and universities. Therefore, we present a solution for '''low budget institutions''' like schools, universities, community labs and the biohacking scene. |
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+ | In our cooperation with the [https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aachen/Collaborations/Kaiser-Karls-Gymnasium Kaiser-Karls-Gymnasium] and with [https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aachen/Collaborations/Neanderlab NEAnderLab] one of our target groups gathered first experience using our OD/F device. As result we received the answer of our question if the device is useable in daily practice with teenagers. And we got a positive feedback for this. Even young people are able to use and understand our device. | ||
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