Weekly Progress Reports
Contents
March 14
Work:
- Researching different printer methodologies (i.e., piezoelectric vs thermal drop-on-demand)
- Attempted contact with T. Boland and other leaders in the cell printing field
Risks identified:
- Determining an existing printing platform on which to actually build the device will be difficult
- Key considerations include:
- How easy will this printer sync with my computer? - How accessible are the printer drivers? - Which printer is the least sensitive to having components removed or altered?
* March 21
Work:
- Confirmed the Canon BubbleJet 2100 printer as first platform to attempt construction; reasons include:
- T. Boland et al. have had success with altering this system for biological samples - Claims that the printer drivers are accessible and modifiable - Lack of filtration system (older printers do not have fine filters for ink clumps as many new printers do) - Easy mechanism to modify (BJC2100 has one simple paper feed drive)
- Printer ordered from Ebay; due to arrive within one week
Risks identified:
- Ebay listing described the printer as "for parts" so it may not be completely functional (fingers crossed!)
- Spring Break is putting a slight delay on things...
* March 28
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* April 4
Work: - More info on BJC2100 Attempt
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* April 11
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* April 18
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* April 25
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* May 2
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* May 9
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Note: Much of this electronic documentation has been done retrospectively, taken from actual lab notebook.