Open-Source Lab Book

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Open-source lab's customizable book model is accessible for free, giving you unlimited access to content from the Open-Source Lab guide. The book outlines the development of open-source hardware and offers step-by-step instructions on building your own laboratory equipment, primarily using a 3D printer. In the first two chapters available for free (with all chapters set to be released freely), basic terms of open-source software are defined, and the impact of the open-source hardware revolution on science is discussed. Furthermore, five practical benefits of joining the open-source scientific community for research and equipment are explored. OSH designs mentioned in the book can be found here and here. To adjust the book model's size, use OpenSCAD or the Customizer App on Thingiverse, save it as an STL file, and print it. For cost and time efficiency, opt for a low fill percentage. Although most 3D printers currently support only one color, expect more advanced features like picture mapping once patents expire soon, as seen in the book's cover image attachment.