Aim

To produce a source of mutagenic UVC radiation that can be applied to solid and/or liquid microbial cultures toward a safe and reliable source of genetic change.

Current Bill of Materials

• Protective UVC Eyewear (ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL; NO EXCEPTIONS)
• UVC Light Bulb
• E17 Light Bulb Socket
• UVC Bulb Ballast (10v 3W)
• Black RTV Silicone Sealant
• MOSFET Trigger Switch
• Mini Petri Dishes (polypropylene bead containers)
• Pushbutton on solderless breadboard
• Arduino or Other Microcontroller
• Wire clippers
• Needlenose Pliers
• Soldering Station
• 22AWG stranded wire
• 2.54mm Pin Header (male and female)
• Pin Header Housings
• 3D Printer (I use a Prusa Mk4)
• Overture PLA Matte Black (matte black helps absorb light)