Hackteria is a collection of biology DIY, Open Source Art projects which use the biology, LifeSciences, biotechnology.
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Project 1: The Net-telecommunications microbial bacteria.
Quorum sensing is a type of decision-making process used by decentralized groups to coordinate behavior. Many species of bacteria use quorum sensing to coordinate their gene expression according to the local density of the population.The Net bacterial attempted to transfer the decision-making process of the process on the Internet. The use of Microcontollers and sensors to detect bacterial population and a http://www.pachube.com/ of public web service that helps transfer the information from the sensors. The Net bacterial is an exploration of the Internet entry in the natural ecosystem.
Project 2: Bioelectronix
Electronic integration in devices of organic farming of the needs of the different approaches. the use of silicone-rubbers to seal off the coast of wet/wet bio-part of the Silicon circuits and sensors allows the hybrid manufacture of BIOELECTRONIC devices.
Project 5: DIY microscopy
a small hack for the optics of a standard webcam with an adjustable focal length to create video data, with nearly 100 to 400 x magnification (depending on the model) to a few mm working distance. Higher magnification can be achieved by inversion (an upside down) the lens. The addition of good lighting using LED allows to create images using a method of bright (brightness through the stuff) or dark method (look at the reflections and scattering) on the ground.
Project 6: $25 DIY Gel box
It is easy to build your own box of Gel Electrophoresis. Here's how do you!
Project 7: Habitat bio
instead of using standard lab culture tools, such as flasks or plates, artists can develop their own culture and the living organisms inhabitate devices and keep them alive. simple devices can be cast to the silicone to integrate all the conditions of environemtal necessary for survival long time of microorganisms.
Project 10: Pd_microscope
Pd_microscope is the software that you can use to control your microscope DIY. It is a work in progress.
Project 11: DIY spectroscopy
Spectroscopy means the analysis of natural phenomena according to the distribution of energy. In the case of the electromagnetic spectrum, ranging from x-rays, visible light, infrated to radio frequencies, it can be used to analyze chemicals, biochemical reactions or obtain information of the composition of stars. This project tries to use webcams, CD/DVD and construction materials, for spectral analysis of ultra-violett and visible light sources, which could be used to track the enzymatic and metabolic reactions in cultured microorganisms and bacteria.
Project 21: ReacTableGives information and protocols for bacteria and equipment put on
Project 22: The Culture of algae at home
Increase your own algae at home with plastic bottles, lighting and air bubbles
Project 23: phone portable Field Microscope
Modify a mobile phone in a useful field microscope by replacing the lens with a lens returned cheap wemcam...
Project 24: DIY spectrophotometer
measures simple absorption of light for the monitoring or detection of nanoparticles in water using an arduino, a laser and a LDR.
Project 25: Stages of microscopy Laser-cut
different design for easy to build stadiums for the microscope DIY, z-stage, stage of servo controlled x - y and more...
Project 26: How to start a nanolab
Because nanotechnology is located at the interface of many disciplines, it is preferable to organise some gear base from various sources, such as a local electronic store, Garden shops or various suppliers online for household tools and electronic gadgets. You will need to configure some basic laboratory instruments to simple biology, chemistry, manufacturing & production and some physical computing all connect to your computer.
Project 27: Magnetic stirrer
always useful to mix things automatically if you are lazy...
Project 30: TEMPE (h): INSTRUCTIONS
Tempe (h) is a fermented food. But it has not meant to preserve the rotting material. It's style. They said that analog meat. Therefore, once you make your own Temple (h). Cook! Eat!