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Biobot Dry Lab, a makerspace for biologists, chemists and engineers

Video showing final version of lab as built by Matt, Rob, and I.

Roles

Builder

Summary

Starting at Biobot the lab was a few stainless benches designed purely for box refreshment. Without any tools to build, I took responsibility of building out a prototyping lab, reminiscent of a makerspace.

Photos

IMG 0661 Fig. 1: Rev 1 of the lab, approximately 200 sq. ft, sort of a prototyping closet. Electronics lab bench, with some space for hardware assembly.

IMG 2524 1 IMG 2524 2 Fig. 2: Rev 3 of the lab, approximately 300 sq. ft. All tables sourced for free, waiting for the right opportunity to snag tables being given away and networking. Additional lighting added to build easier and faster.

IMG 3023 1 IMG 3023 2 IMG 3024 1 Fig. 3: Rev 4, “whiteboard” on the window, tool wall in full, and everything else!

IMG 2613 Fig. 4: Testing stand for bulk testing of 8 boxes at a time. Used to conduct longevity and lifetime testing. (intern in foreground + electrical engineer in background)

blueprint Fig. 5: Blueprint used to layout lab in advance, before moving furniture for the final iteration.