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{{Short description|Book on development of open source laboratory hardware by Joshua Pearce}}

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| name = Open-Source Lab

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| author = [[Joshua M. Pearce]]

| country = United States

| language = English

| subject = {{unbulleted list|[[Do it yourself]]|[[Open-source hardware]]|[[Research]]}}

| publisher = [[Elsevier]]

| pub_date = {{start date|2013|11|7}}

| media_type = Print

| pages = 271

| isbn = 978-0124104624

| isbn_note = (hardcover)

| oclc = 880668233

| dewey = 681/.750285

| congress = Q185 .P43 2014

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The '''''Open-Source Lab: How to Build Your Own Hardware and Reduce Research Costs''''' by [[Joshua Pearce|Joshua M. Pearce]] was published byin [[Elsevier]] (2014). ISBN:by [[9780124104624Elsevier]].

The academic book is a guide, which details the development of [[free and open-source hardware]] primarily for [[scientistsscientist]]s and university [[Faculty (academic staff)|faculty]].<ref>[http://blog.p2pfoundation.net/book-of-the-day-how-to-build-your-own-hardware-and-reduce-research-costs/2013/12/28 Book of the Day: How to Build Your Own Hardware and Reduce Research Costs], Michel Bauwens, P2P Foundation 12/28/2013</ref> It provides step-by-step instructions on building [[laboratory hardware]] and [[scientific instruments]]. It also provides instructions on [[digital design sharing]], [[Arduino]] microcontrollers, [[RepRap]] [[3D printing|3D Printers]] for scientific use and how to use [[open-source hardware]] licenses. The ''[[The Guardian]]'' discusses how ideas in the ''Open -Source Lab'' could enable 3D printing to offer [[developing -world]] scientists savings on replica lab kits. <ref> [httphttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/feb/21/3d-printing-offer-developing-savings-replica-kit 3D printing could offer developing world savings on replica lab kit] - ''The Guardian'', Friday 21 February 2014 01.59 EST</ref> The Open-Source Lab book has been covered extensively by the media.<ref>[http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/18/mtu-prof-writes-3d-printing-guide-for-scientists-on-a-budget/ MTU Prof Writes 3D Printing Guide For Scientists On A Budget] - CBS 11-18-2013</ref><ref>[https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131118102245.htm DIY and Save: A Scientist's Guide to Making Your Own Lab Equipment] - Science Daily 11-13-2013</ref><ref>[http://powerelectronics.com/blog/book-covers-diy-open-source-hardware-science-projects Book Covers DIY Open-Source Hardware for Science Projects ] - Power Electronics</ref><ref>[http://www.3ders.org/articles/20131118-mtu-prof-writes-3d-printing-guide-to-making-your-own-low-cost-lab-equipment.html MTU Prof writes 3D printing guide to making your own low-cost lab equipment] - 3Drs</ref><ref>[http://machinedesign.com/blog/how-build-lab-equipment-open-source-hardware How to build lab equipment with open-source hardware] - Machine Design</ref><ref>[http://www.nanowerk.com/news2/gadget/newsid=33287.php 3D printing can reduce science lab equipment costs by 90%] - Nanowerk</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kurzweilai.net/open-source-lab-how-to-build-your-own-hardware-and-reduce-research-costs|title=Open-Source Lab: How to Build Your Own Hardware and Reduce Research Costs - KurzweilAI|work=kurzweilai.net}}</ref><ref>[http://www.geek.com/science/3d-printing-used-to-create-a-basement-laboratory-on-the-cheap-1577594/ 3D printing used to create a basement laboratory on the cheap] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304162800/http://www.geek.com/science/3d-printing-used-to-create-a-basement-laboratory-on-the-cheap-1577594/ |date=2014-03-04 }} - Geek</ref><ref>[http://www.rapidreadytech.com/2013/11/rapid-ready-roundup-microsoft-3d-builder-open-source-lab-dmg-mori-and-victorias-secret/Rapid Ready Roundup: Microsoft 3D Builder, Open Source Lab, DMG Mori, and Victoria’s Secret] - Rapid Ready Tech</ref><ref>[http://www.labonline.com.au/articles/64439-Equip-your-lab-for-less-3D-print-your-equipment Equip your lab for less - 3D print your equipment] -Labonline</ref><ref>

[http://3dprintinginsider.com/a-diy-guide-for-3d-printed-lab-equipment_b11841A DIY Guide for 3D Printed Lab Equipment] - 3D Printing Insider</ref> It was one of the top books chosen by Shareable for "New Books About Sharing, Cities and Happiness".<ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/top-15-new-books-about-sharing-cities-and-happiness Top 15 New Books About Sharing, Cities and Happiness] – Shareable.</ref>

The book itself is not open source and is sold under copyright by Elsevier.

The author, [[Joshua Pearce]], claims the method enables researchers in every discipline to develop research tools at low costs following his previous research in open source hardware published in [[Science]]<ref>Pearce, Joshua M. 2012. “[http://www.sciencemag.org/content/337/6100/1303.summary Building Research Equipment with Free, Open-Source Hardware.]” ''Science'' '''337''' (6100): 1303–1304. </ref><ref>[http://www.labmanager.com/news/2013/11/how-scientists-can-cut-costs-by-making-their-own-lab-equipment How Scientists Can Cut Costs by Making Their Own Lab Equipment] - Lab Manager - November 19, 2013</ref>. These claims have been generally supported by others using the techniques, such as those in the in [[DIY Bio]] community <ref>[http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/38546/title/Opinion--Science-Counterculture/ Science Counterculture: On taking DIYbio to the next level] - The Scientist - December 9, 2013 </ref> While discussing the book in an interview with ''3-D Printing Industry'', Pearce has claimed to save thousands in his own lab. <ref> [http://3dprintingindustry.com/2013/10/18/printers-pearce-interview-3d-printers-peaces-dr-joshua-pearce/ 3D Printing Industry Interview with Dr. Joshua Pearce] </ref> and his various studies on the economics of printing lab equipment, such as a [[PLOS ONE]] article on open source optics have generally found over 90% savings.<ref>Zhang C, Anzalone NC, Faria RP, Pearce JM (2013) Open-Source 3D-Printable Optics Equipment. ''PLoS ONE'' 8(3): e59840. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0059840 [http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0059840 open access]</ref> A study on the use of [[3D printing]] in this context cited this book as also being good for the environment. <ref>Kreiger, M.(2013). Environmental Life Cycle Analysis of Distributed 3-D Printing and Conventional Manufacturing of Polymer Products. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.</ref>

== Claims ==

The author, [[Joshua Pearce]], claims the method enables researchers in every discipline to develop research tools at low costs following his previous research in open -source hardware published in ''[[Science (journal)|Science]]''.<ref>Pearce, Joshua M. 2012. “[httphttps://www.sciencemagscience.org/contentdoi/337abs/610010.1126/1303science.summary1228183 Building Research Equipment with Free, Open-Source Hardware.]” ''Science'' '''337''' (6100): 1303–1304. </ref><ref>[http://www.labmanager.com/news/2013/11/how-scientists-can-cut-costs-by-making-their-own-lab-equipment How Scientists Can Cut Costs by Making Their Own Lab Equipment] - Lab Manager - November 19, 2013</ref>. These claims have been generally supported by others using the techniques, such as those in the in [[DIYDo-it-yourself Biobiology|DIYbio]] community .<ref>[http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/38546/title/Opinion--Science-Counterculture/ Science Counterculture: On taking DIYbio to the next level] - The Scientist - December 9, 2013 </ref> While discussing the book in an interview with ''3-D Printing Industry'', Pearce has claimed to save thousands of dollars in his own lab. ,<ref>{{cite [web|url=http://3dprintingindustry.com/2013/10/18/printers-pearce-interview-3d-printers-peaces-dr-joshua-pearce/|title=Printers 3Dfor PrintingPearce: IndustryAn Interview with 3D Printers for Peace's Dr. Joshua Pearce]|work=3D Printing Industry|access-date=2014-02-25|archive-date=2014-03-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325185622/http://3dprintingindustry.com/2013/10/18/printers-pearce-interview-3d-printers-peaces-dr-joshua-pearce/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and his various studies on the economics of printing lab equipment, such as a ''[[PLOS ONE]]'' article on open -source optics have generally found over 90% savings.<ref>Zhang C, Anzalone NC, Faria RP, Pearce JM (2013) [http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0059840 Open-Source 3D-Printable Optics Equipment]. ''PLoS ONE'' 8(3): e59840. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0059840 [http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0059840 open access]</ref> A study on the use of [[3D printing]] in this context cited this book as also being good for the environment. <ref>Kreiger, M.(2013). Environmental Life Cycle Analysis of Distributed 3-D Printing and Conventional Manufacturing of Polymer Products. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.</ref>

==Chapters==

# Introduction to Open-Source Hardware for Science

# The Benefits of Sharing—Nice Guys and Girls do Finish First

# Open Licensing—Advanced Sharing

# Open-Source Microcontrollers for Science: How to Use, Design Automated Equipment With and Troubleshoot

# RepRap for Science—How to Use, Design, and Troubleshoot the Self-Replicating 3-D Printer

# Digital Designs and Scientific Hardware

# The Future of Open-Source Hardware and Science

==Uptake==

Copies of the '''Open-Source Lab''' were a prize in an [[Instructables]] "Build My Lab" Contest sponsored by [[Tekla Labs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.instructables.com/contest/buildmylab/?show=PRIZES|title=Build My Lab Contest|work=Instructables.com}}</ref> and numerous research groups and non-profits have begun to [[open source]] lab equipment:

* [http://www.teklalabs.org/ Tekla Labs] - Tekla Labs is creating a library of open source DIY (do-it-yourself) documents that guide in the construction of quality lab equipment.

* [https://sites.google.com/site/3dprintingphysiolabefimov/home Open Source Physiology Lab] - devoted to the collaboration and development of [[3D printing]] physiology equipment

* [http://openlabtools.eng.cam.ac.uk/index.php Open Lab Tools] - U. of Cambridge - created open source microscope prototype that cost around US$800, whereas conventional microscopes cost between US$15,000 and US$80,000 <ref>http://www.scidev.net/global/technology/multimedia/open-source-through-the-lens-of-a-microscope.html </ref>

* [http://openeuroscience.wordpress.com/hardware-projects/ Open Neuroscience]

* [https://backyardbrains.com/products/micromanipulator Backyard Brains micromanipulator]

* [http://www.sensorica.co/home Sensorica]

* [http://hackteria.org/ Hackteria]

* [http://gxsm.sourceforge.net/?content=reffragment#spm Gnome X Scanning Microscopy]

* [http://trendinafrica.org/activities/1322-2/ 3D printed scientific equipment in Africa]- “TReND in Africa” (Teaching and Research in Neuroscience for Development) is a higher education charity dedicated to improving university level science education and research in sub-Saharan Africa.

* [http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-BioPrinter/ DIYBioprinter]

==ReferencesSee also==

{{reflist}}

* [[List of open-source hardware projects]]

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* [[Open-notebook science]], an open science technique

==References==

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== External links ==

* {{Official website}}

* [[Appropedia: Open-source Lab|''Open-source Lab'']] at Appropedia

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