EvoBot robot

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# EvoBot: An Open Source Liquid Handling Robot This is a low-cost, general-purpose liquid handling robot that is based on a modular design. Syringe modules (or other modules) can be attached to the head of the robot and each module can move two stepper motors independently (vertical movement and plunger of the syringe). There are electrical connections between the robot and the syringe module, therefore, you do not need to plug any wires to the syringe. Up to 11 modules can be attached at the same time. We built seven robots that are working in different universities around the world (Copenhagen, Bristol, Glasgow, Trento, Prague, Toronto and Karlsruhe). This robot was designed as part of the [Evobliss project](http://evobliss-project.eu/), which was funded by the European Union. There are two repositories and one wiki with more information about how to use and build the robot: * [Software repository](https://bitbucket.org/afaina/evobliss-software) * [Hardware repository](https://bitbucket.org/afaina/evobliss-hardware) * [Users Wiki](https://bitbucket.org/afaina/evobliss-software/wiki/Home) [Check the robot in action!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=dQw4w9WgXcQ) # Hardware Requirements To build the EvoBot, you will need: * Arduino Mega 2560 * Ramps board * Pololu stepper drivers * V-slot aluminium profiles and rolling wheels * Brass inserts * FDM printer or SLS technology (nylon) in a 3D printing shop # Electronics Requirements To build the EvoBot, you will need: * Two custom boards: head boards and module board * SMD components * Arduino Mega 2560 * Ramps board * Pololu stepper drivers # Software Requirements To control the EvoBot, you will need to download the software from the software repository. Then, install the Arduino IDE and program the firmware of the Arduino. The control programs are written in Python and we have lots of examples. You can also used the API to write your programs. Everything is well documented in our [Wiki](https://bitbucket.org/afaina/evobliss-software/wiki/Home). # Acknowledgements The authors would like to thank E.U. Future and Emergent Technologies who supported this work through EVOBLISS grant no. 611640 and the members of the EVOBLISS consortium who provided input for the requirements and tested the robot. # Questions Just send me an email Enjoy it! Andres