OpenPCR

	OpenPCR Basic Data Category: Construction elevators URL (first publication): https://openpcr.org/ Project status: Technical documentation Maturity of the project: no no no Other Assembly instructions are editable: Bill of materials is editable: Design files are in original format: No Free redistribution is allowed licence: No Project management Open-o-meter: 0 Product category: Business & Industrial Contains original non-electronic hardware: Contains original electronic hardware: Contains original software:

Description

Your open-source
PCR Thermocycler

OpenPCR is a low-cost yet accurate thermocycler
you build yourself, capable of reliably controlling PCR
reactions for DNA detection, sequencing, and limitless
other applications.

now available

PCR Reactions
that Work

Eliminate failed reactions and inconsistent results
caused by poor thermal control on older equipment.
OpenPCR delivers temperatures within +/- 0.5 C of the target

A Thermocycler
for Anywhere

Whether you are a small lab on a budget or looking
to do PCR in the field, the low cost and small size of
OpenPCR makes PCR accessible to anyone.

Anyone can
Build and Use One

Assembling the kit is easy with IKEA-like build instructions,
while a Windows/OS X GUI makes designing your
PCR protocol a breeze.

100%
Open Source

The complete software and CAD of the OpenPCR are released
as open source. Modify the design to suit your needs,
or simply support the movement to make science more open.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

THERMALCYCLING & PCR

SAMPLE CAPACITY:

200 uL

TEMP ACCURACY:

+/- 0.5 C

AVERAGE RAMP RATE:

1 C/s

TEMP UNIFORMITY:

+/- 0.3 C

TEMP RANGE:

20 - 105 C

HEATED LID TEMP:

Ambient - 120 C

THERMOCYCLING TECHNOLOGY:

Thermoelectric module

CONTROL FEATURES

Programmable initial, cyclic,
and final steps

Operates with PC connection and
in disconnected mode

COMMUNICATION

DISPLAY:

4 line backlit LCD

PORTS:

1 USB A

SOFTWARE

PLATFORM:

Windows, Mac, Linux

PROGRAM MEMORY:

Unlimited on PC, thermocycler stores last program
when disconnected

LICENSE:

GPLv3

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

HEIGHT:

25 CM

WIDTH:

13 CM

DEPTH:

20 CM

WEIGHT:

3.5 KG

ELECTRICAL

VOLTAGE:

100-240 V

FREQUENCY:

50-60 Hz

POWER CONSUMPTION:

200 W

BUILD YOUR OPEN PCR

Build in Three hours
with three tools

OpenPCR takes about 3 hours to build. Your kit includes all
the parts for building an OpenPCR. The only tools you’ll need
are a normal philips head screwdriver, a 2 mm flathead
screwdriver, and pliers.

RUN OPENPCR

Pre-run checklist
and software

Make sure your OpenPCR is ready to rock Run
these diagnostic tests starting on page 69 of the
Instruction manual:

Power Test
Check that OpenPCR boots and is
assembled correctly.

Run your first test protocol
Verify that thermal control is working.

Adjust the heated lid
Use an empty PCR tube to set the lid
height adjustment.

OpenPCR Software
The OpenPCR application runs on both Windows
and Mac OS X platforms using Adobe Air.

Tell us about your experience
Love your OpenPCR or suggest new features?
Drop us a line at .

OPEN SOURCE DESIGN

100% OPEN SOURCE
FILES AND INSTRUCTIONS.

All OpenPCR software, design files and instructions are
licensed under the .