Page for organizing parts lists and instructions for the "countertop spectrometer" on Kickstarter

##Countertop spec

Lead on non-PVC options (CT/MASS) - http://www.ew-ct.com/

* Easily IR-modifiable webcam - [USB HD with flat sides](http://www.amazon.com/Syba-SY-CAM63014-Webcam-Laptop-Microphone/dp/B004BDOR8I%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q%26tag%3Dduckduckgo-z-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB004BDOR8I)
* [$11 halogen puck light](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007F7U5KQ/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=hi)
* [$10.35 halogen puck light](http://www.lightingdirect.com/eurofase-lighting-r029-contemporary-modern-single-light-mini-light-xenon-puck-from-the-fundamentals-collection/p957949?source=amz_957949&baid=341888382)
* [dimmable transformer](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053V1MD0/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00)
* $1.30 polypropelyne 1" L-joint, threaded: http://www.mcmaster.com/#plastic-pipe-fittings/=j5uf11
  * More polypro elbow (maybe threaded...): http://www.murrayequipment.com/iteminfo.asp?Manuf=PLY&Part=L1
  * threaded polypro elbow: http://www.dultmeier.com/products/search/2020
  * same as above but M/F: http://www.dultmeier.com/products/search/2021
  * pipe threader: http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-to-1-inch-ratcheting-pipe-threader-set-94101.html
  * PE 90° elbow: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/620804472/Plastic_polyethylene_elbow_ABS_PE_fittings.html
  * ditto: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/595112708/dn75_400mm_equal_elbow_PE_plastic.html
  * ditto, maybe M/F: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/620804472/Plastic_polyethylene_elbow_ABS_PE_fittings.html
* $0.70-$1 ea [light bulb socket](http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/554719728-10pcs-E27-Socket-Plastic-Light-Lamp-Holder-Base-AC220V-6A-free-shipping-10000477-wholesalers.html)
* $5.38 ea [2-gang PVC FSE box with one 1" exit hole](http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100404110/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=pvc+box&storeId=10051&superSkuId=202891085#.UEi006TEWPh)
* [non-PVC junction boxes](http://www.evcco.com.au/products/sj_boxes.php)
* $4.38 ea [1-in Type-LB PVC fitting](http://www.munroelectric.com/silvereclipse/index.jsp?path=product&part=19353&ds=dept&process=search&ID=,Steel..Plastic...Flexible.Conduit,PVC.Conduit...Fittings,Fittings,LBs..Ts...Cs) ($2.70 [in quantity](http://www.hardwareandtools.com/Thomas-And-Betts-E986F-CTN-Carlon-1-Type-Lb-Pvc-Conduit-Body-6556617.html?utm_source=Google%20Products&utm_medium=Product%20Search&utm_campaign=Google%20Products&gclid=CNK9lNLrqLICFQpnOgodK0EAOw) or $1.79 from [Ace Hardware](http://www.acehardwaresuperstore.com/1250-pvc-sch-40-80-fittings/57005.html) ([Google Shopping](http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=carlon+type-LB+1%22&hl=en&safe=off&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&biw=1024&bih=702&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13683519494658456166&sa=X&ei=j7lMUJHbM4Xc0QGU9oHgBg&ved=0CGEQ8wIwAw), [orig manufacturer](http://www-public.tnb.com/ps/fulltilt/index.cgi?part=E986FCAR))
* $11 ea [1-in Type-LB aluminum access port](http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100116891&R=100116891#.UEjfBt1vCGo)
  * <$1.60 - Bulk Purchase - [1" aluminum part in bulk on Alibaba](http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/542592989/UL_standard_1_Threaded_Aluminum_Conduit.html)
* [internal elbow PVC joint](http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=74658&catid=817)

###Metal conduit options:

* http://www.mcmaster.com/#conduit-benders/=l4u5wd
* http://www.mcmaster.com/#conduit-fittings/=l4u0cu
* phenolic lamp sockets: http://www.1000bulbs.com/category/phenolic-incandescent-sockets/

###Final countertop parts:

* $8.59 - [in-line replacement dimmer](http://www.amazon.com/Westek-6079BC-Range-Replacement-Dimmer/dp/B000FPDHKA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1358785575&sr=8-2&keywords=halogen+dimmer)
* $18.06 - PVC Outlet Box with Hub Single Device, One Hub, 1" Hub Trade Sz (McMaster)
* $3.50/ft [cheap black PP pipe](http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23776&catid=709) 
* $1.78 - 90° Elbows, Male Unthreaded Pipe End to Female Unthreaded Socket End - McMaster 4880K773
* <$1.60 - Bulk Purchase - [1" aluminum part in bulk on Alibaba](http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/542592989/UL_standard_1_Threaded_Aluminum_Conduit.html)
* $5.38 ea [2-gang PVC FSE box with one 1" exit hole](http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100404110/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=pvc+box&storeId=10051&superSkuId=202891085#.UEi006TEWPh)
* $0.70-$1 ea [light bulb socket](http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/554719728-10pcs-E27-Socket-Plastic-Light-Lamp-Holder-Base-AC220V-6A-free-shipping-10000477-wholesalers.html)
* $10 USB camera (roughly)

* 1' PVC 1" pipe
* faceplate for base box
* light bulb

Total price: $40 so far

###Final kit###

**Dimensions:** 2x3x6 [Type LB conduit box](http://www.cableorganizer.com/cantex/lb-conduit-body/)

**Packaging options:**

* $0.27 - http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-9847/Literature-Mailers/7-x-3-5-8-x-2-1-8-White-Literature-Mailers
* $0.42 - http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-9848/Literature-Mailers/7-1-8-x-4-1-2-x-3-White-Literature-Mailers
* $0.20 - http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-7369/Specialty-Boxes/3-x-3-x-6-Kraft-Reverse-Tuck-Cartons
* $0.23 - http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-4881/Corrugated-Boxes-200-Test/4-x-4-x-6-Corrugated-Boxes

###Fancy:###

* [Wooden box](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I9SLEG/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00)
* whoa, [metal options for spec enclosure](http://www.mcmaster.com/#lb-conduit-bodies/=j6am4y)
* [Super-fancy aluminum "iron man" style conduit body](http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/crouse-hinds/products/industrial_fittingsglands/condulet_conduitbodiesandoutletboxes-nonhazardous/mogul_bodies_coversandgaskets/lbnec_series_mogulpullingelbows.brands.condulet.html)
* [cast aluminum conduit boxes](http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/crouse-hinds/products/industrial_fittingsglands/condulet_conduitdeviceboxes-nonhazardous/fs_fd_series_multigangdeviceboxes.html) (for base)

###Mobile###

* http://www.protomold.com/ - rapid injection molding, 10-10,000
* http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/cell-phone-lenses/
* http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:28100 (ChemistryDude edition, for extrusion printing, he mentioned a version for nylon commercial 3d printing too...)

###Other parts###

* [Desktop microphone stands](https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbm=shop&q=On-Stage+DS7100+Desktop+Microphone+Stand&oq=On-Stage+DS7100+Desktop+Microphone+Stand&gs_l=products-cc.3...5654.5654.0.6005.1.1.0.0.0.0.182.182.0j1.1.0...0.0...1ac.B7nMdz5R70U#hl=en&safe=off&tbm=shop&sclient=psy-ab&q=On-Stage+DS7100+Desktop+Microphone+Stand&oq=On-Stage+DS7100+Desktop+Microphone+Stand&gs_l=serp.5...0.0.0.241659.1.1.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0...0.0...1c.aZjSrSURveM&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=276691b043890e22&biw=930&bih=467) (still needs a clip, but ~$8)
* [small square glass bottles](http://www.sciplus.com/category.cfm/category/78) (see Quarter-ounce bottles)

* Regular postcards are $0.32, Maximum size: 6 inches long by 4-1/4 inches high by .016 inch thick