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The goal of this project is to develop a device (incubator or reactor) which will make experimenting with variety of fermentations more easy and fun by being able to control variety of conditions, like for example temperature and humidity, together with measuring and recording these data. 
==== [[experimental_incubator - news|Experimental Incubator News!]] ====


There are several features or principles which we are after:
Here you can find major LOG of news on this project shared on this wiki.


* open source - we share what we do, do share back please
===The Aim of the Project===


* versatility - the incubator should allow for variety of different cultures to be fermented/grown like for examples yogurt cultures, tempeh, mushroom growing etc.  
In this project we are developing an incubator/bio-reactor device which will make experimenting with fermentations easier and more fun by allowing to control, measure and record conditions such as temperature and humidity. Our desire for the future is to offer to the interested people a blue print of an affordable home fermentation device cut for both experimenting and production. Ideally we will produce easy to assemble kits which we make available on-line. If things go really well, we could make a complete, ready-to-use product which will develop and stay open source during the course of time, all well documented and shared.
[[File:Experimental_incubator_c_base_800_2012.jpg|400px|right]]


* robust and upgradeable - what we build should last and the old models should be easy and cheap to bring to a next generation
==== Features and principles which we pursue ====


* environmentally friendly - we should try to use materials which are not harming the environment if possible
* Open source - we share what we do, please do share too


* generation after generation - when the working prototype is done and ready we should start to work on next generation
* Versatility - The incubator should allow for a variety of different cultures to be fermented/grown. For example, cultivating yogurt cultures, tempeh, growing mushrooms etc. 


The future goal is to offer to the public a blue print of a machine which will help them to ferment at home and which they can effort. Ideally we produce easy to assemble kids which we make available on-line, if the things go really well we could make a complete product and offer it to the public. Now what should be are short, medium and long term goals?
* Robust and upgradeable - What we build should last, the old models should be easy and cheap to upgrade to the next generation design specifications.


* Environmentally friendly - We should try to use materials that do not harm the environment.


For more info please check our
* Project continuity - When the working prototype is done, we should start to work on next generation.


* [[Projects:Experimental_Incubator/history|History of Experimental Incubator Project]]
 
=== [[Experimental_Incubator/ei_prototype_designing|Building a current prototype - Fifth Generation "Kvas"]] ===
 
This section is dedicated to our current prototype and our progress on the project. 
 
 
==== [[Experimental_Incubator/history|History of Experimental Incubator Project]] ====
 
For more info please check this section.
 
=== [[Experimental_Incubator/ei_prototypes_past_development|Past Prototypes, Info and Development]] ===
 
In thi section you find an overview of the past prototypes development, kind of frozen in time.
 
==== Places for discussion, coordination and inspiration ====
 
Below are places and platforms where we discuss this project and also where you can go to get inspired.
 
[[How to get in touch|incubator mailing list]] - sign in if you want to keep in the loop on this project
 
[https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/Fermentation_controller Page at TechInc dedicated to the Experimental Incubator/Fermentation Controller]
 
[http://www.diybiogroningen.org/mediawiki-1.22.0/index.php?title=OpenerPCR DIY Bio Groningen Open PCR project]
 
[http://biodesign.cc/2013/12/25/diy-incubator/ Fermento Open Source Incubator]
 
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Latest revision as of 17:54, 9 September 2019

Experimental Incubator News!

Here you can find major LOG of news on this project shared on this wiki.

The Aim of the Project

In this project we are developing an incubator/bio-reactor device which will make experimenting with fermentations easier and more fun by allowing to control, measure and record conditions such as temperature and humidity. Our desire for the future is to offer to the interested people a blue print of an affordable home fermentation device cut for both experimenting and production. Ideally we will produce easy to assemble kits which we make available on-line. If things go really well, we could make a complete, ready-to-use product which will develop and stay open source during the course of time, all well documented and shared.

Experimental incubator c base 800 2012.jpg

Features and principles which we pursue

  • Open source - we share what we do, please do share too
  • Versatility - The incubator should allow for a variety of different cultures to be fermented/grown. For example, cultivating yogurt cultures, tempeh, growing mushrooms etc.
  • Robust and upgradeable - What we build should last, the old models should be easy and cheap to upgrade to the next generation design specifications.
  • Environmentally friendly - We should try to use materials that do not harm the environment.
  • Project continuity - When the working prototype is done, we should start to work on next generation.


Building a current prototype - Fifth Generation "Kvas"

This section is dedicated to our current prototype and our progress on the project.


History of Experimental Incubator Project

For more info please check this section.

Past Prototypes, Info and Development

In thi section you find an overview of the past prototypes development, kind of frozen in time.

Places for discussion, coordination and inspiration

Below are places and platforms where we discuss this project and also where you can go to get inspired.

incubator mailing list - sign in if you want to keep in the loop on this project

Page at TechInc dedicated to the Experimental Incubator/Fermentation Controller

DIY Bio Groningen Open PCR project

Fermento Open Source Incubator