Base Coordinates and Processes

Our process for the proof of concept is the colour-mixing experiment. We will be utilising 2 colours for the micropipette system (red and blue) and the microsyringe system (yellow and blue).

To consolidate all the processes, we first drafted out all the g-codes on an Excel sheet and tested them, before using them in the actual g-code and GUI.

An Excel sheet containing all the coordinates of the pipette base, including falcon centrifuge tubes, Eppendorfs, pipette tips and beaker.
An Excel sheet containing all the coordinates of the pipette base, including falcon centrifuge tubes, Eppendorfs and beakers.

For the process, as we have had experience using both the micropipette and the microsyringe in laboratories, we came up with a list of process that each equipment should be able to do. The lists are shown below.

For the micropipette, the following processes should be able to be accomplished:

  1. Picking up pipette tip
  2. Withdrawing solution
  3. Dispensing solution
  4. Resuspending solution
  5. Ejecting tip
  6. Home (standard process for 3D printers)
This is an example of a process that was written in Excel first, then tested and transferred to the GUI.

For the microsyringe, the following processes should be able to be accomplished:

  1. Withdrawing solution
  2. Dispensing solution
  3. Purging
  4. Resuspending solution
  5. Washing syringe
  6. Home
This is an example of a process that was written in Excel first, then tested and transferred to the GUI.