Assembling the jig with electronics and flow cell
Time required: Tens of minutes
Skills required:
- Mechanical assembly
Gather the following components:
Parts
Step 1: Add pumps to jig
Insert the two peristaltic pumps into their holders in the jig as shown:
Step 2: Add reservoirs to jig
Insert the two reservoirs into the jig as shown:
Step 3: Add tubing to jig
Take the six cut tubing pieces and connect the tubing as shown:
Step 4: Add cell to jig and connect to tubing
Take the assembled flow cell and place it into the jig, connecting the tubing as shown:
Warning
Avoid creating kinks and sharp bends in the tubing when assembling the cell. This can create issues with electrolyte flow.
Step 5: Add electronics to jig
Place the motor control electronics, already flashed with firmware and connected, into back the jig as shown:
This makes an assembled test jig.