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September 30, 2015 16:52
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Beta Program now in progress
See the latest news and updates on the Oil Testing Kit blog
Applications are now closed, and our 20 beta program members are in the midst of their testing! Please fill out the form below if you are interested in the next phase of the tests, which will include more advanced challenges in a more open format.
Schedule
Each week, on Wednesdays, we'll be hosting a Q&A and open chat session which we highly encourage you to join. If you aren't able to make this time, please leave comments in the research note we'll be posting each week, to stay in touch. Also, please try to get documentation for what you've done posted before the meeting for that week, or shortly afterwards if you have pending questions.
Our meetings will be 30 minutes, and @ygzstc, @warren, @gretchen and @stevie will be around for each one.
The first, kickoff meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept 30, at 1pm Eastern Time (ET), in the Public Lab chatroom:
http://publiclab.org/chat
The schedule for the assembly and testing will be as follows, with the date of each meeting:
Week 1 (Sept 30): construction & calibration
Week 2 (Oct 7): preparing samples, scanning and uploading
Week 3 (Oct 14): discuss, wrapup
Week 4 (Oct 21): next steps: followup challenges announced
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by November 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Members
@eustatic, @cquijano84, @Tofu, @ronhuber, @norby, @uprmotero, @Craig, @tmccaffr, @Charles_Hamilton, @mahsa, @JayB, @MelissaN, @LKStendie, @wsg, @zhughbanks, @JeanellSullivan, @Webstertiums, @emilycheung17, @ethanbass, @Cindy_ExCiteS, @chongyukwai, @drocheleau, @gracecagle, @Bluemountainsurfer
Procedure
- For each analytical session, make a white light calibration scan, and use that to calibrate each scan performed in that session (see instructions here: http://publiclab.org/wiki/spectral-workbench-calibration).
- Scan each of the 5 labeled and 3 unknown samples in your Beta package pictured above on Spectral Workbench. Take triplicate scans of each sample and label them
OTK_(sample#, e.g. 20W50)_a, OTK_(sample#)_b, etc. Ensure the appropriate intensity range using the attenuator strip (i.e. ensure that the red, green, and blue lines do not max out intensity, which will make it impossible to correctly identify the maximum peak wavelength).
- In the notes section for each scan, record the excitation source used (e.g. Blu-Ray 405 nm laser), any attenuation, any dilution done, ambient lighting conditions, and any other relevant information, such as changing styles of cuvettes or a different webcam connection.
- Tag each scan with
oil-testing-kit
- Run the "Auto smooth" macro in the "More Tools" menu (shown below) on each spectrum.
- Add all your scans of one sample type to a set.
- Use the "Equalize area" button below the graph on the set display page
- Use the "Find graph 'centers' only between 410-700nm" tool under "More tools" in the set display page
- Take a screenshot of the resulting graph and post it to this site as a research note along with a link to your set.
Beta Program Participant Tasks Checklist:
A. Documenting known samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each known sample, and label the scans as stated in the Procedure above.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans of a given sample.
3. Analyze and post results, as described in the Procedure.
B. Investigating unknown samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each unknown sample, labeling the scans appropriately.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans.
3. Analyze the results.
4. Compare the results against the suite of known samples you have already analyzed.
5. Post your results, along with your assertion of which kind of oil comprised each unknown sample.
C. Share your thoughts
1. Provide ongoing feedback about the oil testing kit, including hardware, software, and programatic aspects.
2. Utilize Research Notes, the Spectrometry google group, and wiki editing to communicate and exchange knowledge.
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
Post about your alpha oil testing kit
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September 30, 2015 16:50
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Beta Program now in progress
See the latest news and updates on the Oil Testing Kit blog
Applications are now closed, and our 20 beta program members are in the midst of their testing! Please fill out the form below if you are interested in the next phase of the tests, which will include more advanced challenges in a more open format.
Schedule
Each week, on Wednesdays, we'll be hosting a Q&A and open chat session which we highly encourage you to join. If you aren't able to make this time, please leave comments in the research note we'll be posting each week, to stay in touch. Also, please try to get documentation for what you've done posted before the meeting for that week, or shortly afterwards if you have pending questions.
Our meetings will be 30 minutes, and @ygzstc, @warren, @gretchen and @stevie will be around for each one.
Schedule
The first, kickoff meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept 30, at 1pm Eastern Time (ET), in the Public Lab chatroom:
http://publiclab.org/chat
The schedule for the assembly and testing will be as follows, with the date of each meeting:
Week 1 (Sept 30): construction & calibration
Week 2 (Oct 7): preparing samples, scanning and uploading
Week 3 (Oct 14): discuss, wrapup
Week 4 (Oct 21): next steps: followup challenges announced
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by November 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Members
@eustatic, @cquijano84, @Tofu, @ronhuber, @norby, @uprmotero, @Craig, @tmccaffr, @Charles_Hamilton, @mahsa, @JayB, @MelissaN, @LKStendie, @wsg, @zhughbanks, @JeanellSullivan, @Webstertiums, @emilycheung17, @ethanbass, @Cindy_ExCiteS, @chongyukwai, @drocheleau, @gracecagle, @Bluemountainsurfer
Procedure
- For each analytical session, make a white light calibration scan, and use that to calibrate each scan performed in that session (see instructions here: http://publiclab.org/wiki/spectral-workbench-calibration).
- Scan each of the 5 labeled and 3 unknown samples in your Beta package pictured above on Spectral Workbench. Take triplicate scans of each sample and label them
OTK_(sample#, e.g. 20W50)_a, OTK_(sample#)_b, etc. Ensure the appropriate intensity range using the attenuator strip (i.e. ensure that the red, green, and blue lines do not max out intensity, which will make it impossible to correctly identify the maximum peak wavelength).
- In the notes section for each scan, record the excitation source used (e.g. Blu-Ray 405 nm laser), any attenuation, any dilution done, ambient lighting conditions, and any other relevant information, such as changing styles of cuvettes or a different webcam connection.
- Tag each scan with
oil-testing-kit
- Run the "Auto smooth" macro in the "More Tools" menu (shown below) on each spectrum.
- Add all your scans of one sample type to a set.
- Use the "Equalize area" button below the graph on the set display page
- Use the "Find graph 'centers' only between 410-700nm" tool under "More tools" in the set display page
- Take a screenshot of the resulting graph and post it to this site as a research note along with a link to your set.
Beta Program Participant Tasks Checklist:
A. Documenting known samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each known sample, and label the scans as stated in the Procedure above.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans of a given sample.
3. Analyze and post results, as described in the Procedure.
B. Investigating unknown samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each unknown sample, labeling the scans appropriately.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans.
3. Analyze the results.
4. Compare the results against the suite of known samples you have already analyzed.
5. Post your results, along with your assertion of which kind of oil comprised each unknown sample.
C. Share your thoughts
1. Provide ongoing feedback about the oil testing kit, including hardware, software, and programatic aspects.
2. Utilize Research Notes, the Spectrometry google group, and wiki editing to communicate and exchange knowledge.
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
Post about your alpha oil testing kit
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September 30, 2015 16:47
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Beta Program now in progress
See the latest news and updates on the Oil Testing Kit blog
Applications are now closed, and our 20 beta program members are in the midst of their testing! Please fill out the form below if you are interested in the next phase of the tests, which will include more advanced challenges in a more open format.
Schedule
Each week, on Wednesdays, we'll be hosting a Q&A and open chat session which we highly encourage you to join. If you aren't able to make this time, please leave comments in the research note we'll be posting each week, to stay in touch. Also, please try to get documentation for what you've done posted before the meeting for that week, or shortly afterwards if you have pending questions.
Our meetings will be 30 minutes, and @ygzstc, @warren, @gretchen and @stevie will be around for each one.
Schedule
The first, kickoff meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept 30, at 1pm Eastern Time (ET), in the Public Lab chatroom:
http://publiclab.org/chat
The schedule for the assembly and testing will be as follows, with the date of each meeting:
Week 1 (Sept 30): construction & calibration
Week 2 (Oct 7): preparing samples, scanning and uploading
Week 3 (Oct 14): discuss, wrapup
Week 4 (Oct 21): next steps: followup challenges announced
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by November 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Members
@eustatic, @cquijano84, @Tofu, @ronhuber, @norby, @uprmotero, @Craig, @tmccaffr, @Charles_Hamilton, @mahsa, @JayB, @MelissaN, @LKStendie, @wsg, @zhughbanks, @JeanellSullivan, @Webstertiums, @emilycheung17, @ethanbass, @Cindy_ExCiteS, @chongyukwai, @drocheleau, @gracecagle, @Bluemountainsurfer
Procedure
- For each analytical session, make a white light calibration scan, and use that to calibrate each scan performed in that session (see instructions here: http://publiclab.org/wiki/spectral-workbench-calibration).
- Scan each of the 5 labeled and 3 unknown samples in your Beta package pictured above on Spectral Workbench. Take triplicate scans of each sample and label them
OTK_(sample#, e.g. 20W50)_a, OTK_(sample#)_b, etc. Ensure the appropriate intensity range using the attenuator strip (i.e. ensure that the red, green, and blue lines do not max out intensity, which will make it impossible to correctly identify the maximum peak wavelength).
- In the notes section for each scan, record the excitation source used (e.g. Blu-Ray 405 nm laser), any attenuation, any dilution done, ambient lighting conditions, and any other relevant information, such as changing styles of cuvettes or a different webcam connection.
- Tag each scan with
oil-testing-kit
- Run the "Auto smooth" macro in the "More Tools" menu (shown below) on each spectrum.
- Add all your scans of one sample type to a set.
- Use the "Equalize area" button below the graph on the set display page
- Use the "Find graph 'centers' only between 410-700nm" tool under "More tools" in the set display page
- Take a screenshot of the resulting graph and post it to this site as a research note along with a link to your set.
Beta Program Participant Tasks Checklist:
A. Documenting known samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each known sample, and label the scans as stated in the Procedure above.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans of a given sample.
3. Analyze and post results, as described in the Procedure.
B. Investigating unknown samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each unknown sample, labeling the scans appropriately.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans.
3. Analyze the results.
4. Compare the results against the suite of known samples you have already analyzed.
5. Post your results, along with your assertion of which kind of oil comprised each unknown sample.
C. Share your thoughts
1. Provide ongoing feedback about the oil testing kit, including hardware, software, and programatic aspects.
2. Utilize Research Notes, the Spectrometry google group, and wiki editing to communicate and exchange knowledge.
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
Post about your alpha oil testing kit
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September 30, 2015 16:44
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Beta Program now in progress
See the latest news and updates on the Oil Testing Kit blog
Applications are now closed, and our 20 beta program members are in the midst of their testing! Please fill out the form below if you are interested in the next phase of the tests, which will include more advanced challenges in a more open format.
Schedule
Each week, on Wednesdays, we'll be hosting a Q&A and open chat session which we highly encourage you to join. If you aren't able to make this time, please leave comments in the research note we'll be posting each week, to stay in touch. Also, please try to get documentation for what you've done posted before the meeting for that week, or shortly afterwards if you have pending questions.
Our meetings will be 30 minutes, and @ygzstc, @warren, @gretchen and @stevie will be around for each one.
Schedule
The first, kickoff meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept 30, at 1pm Eastern Time (ET), in the Public Lab chatroom:
http://publiclab.org/chat
The schedule for the assembly and testing will be as follows, with the date of each meeting:
Week 1 (Sept 30): construction & calibration
Week 2 (Oct 7): preparing samples, scanning and uploading
Week 3 (Oct 14): discuss, wrapup
Week 4 (Oct 21): next steps: followup challenges announced
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by November 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Members
@eustatic, @cquijano84, @Tofu, @ronhuber, @norby, @uprmotero, @Craig, @tmccaffr, @Charles_Hamilton, @mahsa, @JayB, @MelissaN, @LKStendie, @wsg, @zhughbanks, @JeanellSullivan, @Webstertiums, @emilycheung17, @ethanbass, @Cindy_ExCiteS, @chongyukwai, @drocheleau, @gracecagle, @Bluemountainsurfer
Procedure
- For each analytical session, make a white light calibration scan, and use that to calibrate each scan performed in that session (see instructions here: http://publiclab.org/wiki/spectral-workbench-calibration).
- Scan each of the 5 labeled and 3 unknown samples in your Beta package pictured above on Spectral Workbench. Take triplicate scans of each sample and label them
OTK_(sample#, e.g. 20W50)_a, OTK_(sample#)_b, etc. Ensure the appropriate intensity range using the attenuator strip (i.e. ensure that the red, green, and blue lines do not max out intensity, which will make it impossible to correctly identify the maximum peak wavelength).
- In the notes section for each scan, record the excitation source used (e.g. Blu-Ray 405 nm laser), any attenuation, any dilution done, ambient lighting conditions, and any other relevant information, such as changing styles of cuvettes or a different webcam connection.
- Tag each scan with
oil-testing-kit
- Run the "Auto smooth" macro in the "More Tools" menu (shown below) on each spectrum.
- Add all your scans of one sample type to a set.
- Use the "Equalize area" button below the graph on the set display page
- Use the "Find graph 'centers' only between 410-700nm" tool under "More tools" in the set display page
- Take a screenshot of the resulting graph and post it to this site as a research note along with a link to your set.
Beta Program Participant Tasks Checklist:
A. Documenting known samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each known sample, and label the scans as stated in the Procedure above.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans of a given sample.
3. Analyze and post results, as described in the Procedure.
B. Investigating unknown samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each unknown sample, labeling the scans appropriately.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans.
3. Analyze the results.
4. Compare the results against the suite of known samples you have already analyzed.
5. Post your results, along with your assertion of which kind of oil comprised each unknown sample.
C. Share your thoughts
1. Provide ongoing feedback about the oil testing kit, including hardware, software, and programatic aspects.
2. Utilize Research Notes, the Spectrometry google group, and wiki editing to communicate and exchange knowledge.
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
Post about your alpha oil testing kit
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September 30, 2015 16:09
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Beta Program now in progress
Applications are now closed, and our 20 beta program members are in the midst of their testing! Please fill out the form below if you are interested in the next phase of the tests, which will include more advanced challenges in a more open format.
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by November 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Procedure
- For each analytical session, make a white light calibration scan, and use that to calibrate each scan performed in that session (see instructions here: http://publiclab.org/wiki/spectral-workbench-calibration).
- Scan each of the 5 labeled and 3 unknown samples in your Beta package pictured above on Spectral Workbench. Take triplicate scans of each sample and label them
OTK_(sample#, e.g. 20W50)_a, OTK_(sample#)_b, etc. Ensure the appropriate intensity range using the attenuator strip (i.e. ensure that the red, green, and blue lines do not max out intensity, which will make it impossible to correctly identify the maximum peak wavelength).
- In the notes section for each scan, record the excitation source used (e.g. Blu-Ray 405 nm laser), any attenuation, any dilution done, ambient lighting conditions, and any other relevant information, such as changing styles of cuvettes or a different webcam connection.
- Tag each scan with
oil-testing-kit
- Run the "Auto smooth" macro in the "More Tools" menu (shown below) on each spectrum.
- Add all your scans of one sample type to a set.
- Use the "Equalize area" button below the graph on the set display page
- Use the "Find graph 'centers' only between 410-700nm" tool under "More tools" in the set display page
- Take a screenshot of the resulting graph and post it to this site as a research note along with a link to your set.
Beta Program Participant Tasks Checklist:
A. Documenting known samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each known sample, and label the scans as stated in the Procedure above.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans of a given sample.
3. Analyze and post results, as described in the Procedure.
B. Investigating unknown samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each unknown sample, labeling the scans appropriately.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans.
3. Analyze the results.
4. Compare the results against the suite of known samples you have already analyzed.
5. Post your results, along with your assertion of which kind of oil comprised each unknown sample.
C. Share your thoughts
1. Provide ongoing feedback about the oil testing kit, including hardware, software, and programatic aspects.
2. Utilize Research Notes, the Spectrometry google group, and wiki editing to communicate and exchange knowledge.
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
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September 17, 2015 18:33
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Join the Beta program
Are you interested in getting a free Oil Testing Kit? We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Anyone can join the Beta Program, no experience required, you just need time to assemble the kit, use it and troubleshoot!
Register now! Limited kits available!
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by November 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Procedure
- For each analytical session, make a white light calibration scan, and use that to calibrate each scan performed in that session (see instructions here: http://publiclab.org/wiki/spectral-workbench-calibration).
- Scan each of the 5 labeled and 3 unknown samples in your Beta package pictured above on Spectral Workbench. Take triplicate scans of each sample and label them
OTK_(sample#, e.g. 20W50)_a, OTK_(sample#)_b, etc. Ensure the appropriate intensity range using the attenuator strip (i.e. ensure that the red, green, and blue lines do not max out intensity, which will make it impossible to correctly identify the maximum peak wavelength).
- In the notes section for each scan, record the excitation source used (e.g. Blu-Ray 405 nm laser), any attenuation, any dilution done, ambient lighting conditions, and any other relevant information, such as changing styles of cuvettes or a different webcam connection.
- Tag each scan with
oil-testing-kit
- Run the "Auto smooth" macro in the "More Tools" menu (shown below) on each spectrum.
- Add all your scans of one sample type to a set.
- Use the "Equalize area" button below the graph on the set display page
- Use the "Find graph 'centers' only between 410-700nm" tool under "More tools" in the set display page
- Take a screenshot of the resulting graph and post it to this site as a research note along with a link to your set.
Beta Program Participant Tasks Checklist:
A. Documenting known samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each known sample, and label the scans as stated in the Procedure above.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans of a given sample.
3. Analyze and post results, as described in the Procedure.
B. Investigating unknown samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each unknown sample, labeling the scans appropriately.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans.
3. Analyze the results.
4. Compare the results against the suite of known samples you have already analyzed.
5. Post your results, along with your assertion of which kind of oil comprised each unknown sample.
C. Share your thoughts
1. Provide ongoing feedback about the oil testing kit, including hardware, software, and programatic aspects.
2. Utilize Research Notes, the Spectrometry google group, and wiki editing to communicate and exchange knowledge.
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
Post about your alpha oil testing kit
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August 25, 2015 16:07
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Join the Beta program
Are you interested in getting a free Oil Testing Kit? We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Anyone can join the Beta Program, no experience required, you just need time to assemble the kit, use it and troubleshoot!
Register now! Limited kits available!
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by August 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Procedure
- For each analytical session, make a white light calibration scan, and use that to calibrate each scan performed in that session (see instructions here: http://publiclab.org/wiki/spectral-workbench-calibration).
- Scan each of the 5 labeled and 3 unknown samples in your Beta package pictured above on Spectral Workbench. Take triplicate scans of each sample and label them
OTK_(sample#, e.g. 20W50)_a, OTK_(sample#)_b, etc. Ensure the appropriate intensity range using the attenuator strip (i.e. ensure that the red, green, and blue lines do not max out intensity, which will make it impossible to correctly identify the maximum peak wavelength).
- In the notes section for each scan, record the excitation source used (e.g. Blu-Ray 405 nm laser), any attenuation, any dilution done, ambient lighting conditions, and any other relevant information, such as changing styles of cuvettes or a different webcam connection.
- Tag each scan with
oil-testing-kit
- Run the "Auto smooth" macro in the "More Tools" menu (shown below) on each spectrum.
- Add all your scans of one sample type to a set.
- Use the "Equalize area" button below the graph on the set display page
- Use the "Find graph 'centers' only between 410-700nm" tool under "More tools" in the set display page
- Take a screenshot of the resulting graph and post it to this site as a research note along with a link to your set.
Beta Program Participant Tasks Checklist:
A. Documenting known samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each known sample, and label the scans as stated in the Procedure above.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans of a given sample.
3. Analyze and post results, as described in the Procedure.
B. Investigating unknown samples
1. Take triplicate scans of each unknown sample, labeling the scans appropriately.
2. Make a set from your triplicate scans.
3. Analyze the results.
4. Compare the results against the suite of known samples you have already analyzed.
5. Post your results, along with your assertion of which kind of oil comprised each unknown sample.
C. Share your thoughts
1. Provide ongoing feedback about the oil testing kit, including hardware, software, and programatic aspects.
2. Utilize Research Notes, the Spectrometry google group, and wiki editing to communicate and exchange knowledge.
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
Post about your alpha oil testing kit
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August 25, 2015 15:42
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Join the Beta program
Are you interested in getting a free Oil Testing Kit? We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Anyone can join the Beta Program, no experience required, you just need time to assemble the kit, use it and troubleshoot!
Register now! Limited kits available!
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by August 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Procedure
- Scan each of the 5 labeled and 3 unknown samples in your Beta package pictured above on Spectral Workbench, ensuring the appropriate intensity range using the attenuator strip. Take triplicate scans of each sample and label them
OTK_(sample#, e.g. 20W50)_a, OTK_(sample#)_b, etc
- In the notes section for each scan, record the excitation source used (e.g. Blu-Ray 405 nm laser), any attenuation, any dilution done, ambient lighting conditions, and any other relevant information, such as changing styles of cuvettes or a different webcam connection.
- For each analytical session, make a white light calibration scan, and use that to calibrate each scan performed in that session.
- Tag each scan with
oil-testing-kit
- Run the "Auto smooth" macro in the "More Tools" menu (shown below) on each spectrum.
- Add all your scans to a set.
- Use the "Equalize area" button below the graph on the set display page
- Use the "Find graph 'centers' only between 410-700nm" tool under "More tools" in the set display page
- Take a screenshot of the resulting graph and post it to this site as a research note along with a link to your set.
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
Post about your alpha oil testing kit
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July 14, 2015 16:27
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Join the Beta program
Are you interested in getting a free Oil Testing Kit? We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Anyone can join the Beta Program, no experience required, you just need time to assemble the kit, use it and troubleshoot!
Register now! Limited kits available!
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by August 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Procedure
Coming soon!
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
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July 13, 2015 17:01
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Join the Beta program
Are you interested in getting a free Oil Testing Kit? We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Anyone can join the Beta Program, no experience required, you just need time to assemble the kit, use it and troubleshoot!
Register now! Limited kits available!
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by August 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Procedure
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
Post about your alpha oil testing kit
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July 09, 2015 15:56
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Join the Beta program
Are you interested in getting a free Oil Testing Kit? We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Anyone can join the Beta Program, no experience required, you just need time to assemble the kit, use it and troubleshoot!
Register now! Limited kits available!
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by August 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
Post about your alpha oil testing kit
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July 08, 2015 19:11
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Join the Beta program
Are you interested in getting a free Oil Testing Kit? We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Anyone can join the Beta Program, no experience required, you just need time to assemble the kit, use it and troubleshoot!
Register now! Limited kits available!
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by August 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
Post about your alpha oil testing kit
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June 29, 2015 18:19
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Join the Beta program
Are you interested in getting a free Oil Testing Kit? We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Anyone can join the Beta Program, no experience required, you just need time to assemble the kit, use it and troubleshoot!
Register now! Limited kits available!
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by August 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
Post about your alpha oil testing kit
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June 29, 2015 18:15
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Join the Beta program
Are you interested in getting a free Oil Testing Kit? We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Anyone can join the Beta Program, no experience required, you just need time to assemble the kit, use it and troubleshoot!
Register now! Limited kits available!
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will, by September 2015, be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
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June 29, 2015 18:13
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Join the Beta program
Are you interested in getting a free Oil Testing Kit? We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Anyone can join the Beta Program, no experience required, you just need time to assemble the kit, use it and troubleshoot! Register now! Limited kits available!
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document the beta kit and sample preparation process
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Run a sample that you find locally. This can be anything from suspected motor oil residue on storm drain to the tar like substance you sometimes see by train tracks!
- Attend two meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking participants who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the kit building process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit!
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
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June 29, 2015 17:22
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Join the Beta program
We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Ideal members of the beta program have some time to assemble and troubleshoot, as well as a local case of oil pollution (even motor oil in a parking lot!) they are hoping to assess.
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post about the questions they're hoping to answer with the kit
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document their beta kit and sample preparation process
Then they'll be asked to:
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Attend a few online meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking folks who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the build process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
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June 29, 2015 17:18
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Join the Beta program
We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Ideal members of the beta program have some time to assemble and troubleshoot, as well as a local case of oil pollution (even motor oil in a parking lot!) they are hoping to assess.
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post about the questions they're hoping to answer with the kit
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document their beta kit and sample preparation process
Then they'll be asked to:
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Attend a few online meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking folks who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the build process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
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June 29, 2015 17:18
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Join the Beta program
We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Ideal members of the beta program have some time to assemble and troubleshoot, as well as a local case of oil pollution (even motor oil in a parking lot!) they are hoping to assess.
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post about the questions they're hoping to answer with the kit
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document their beta kit and sample preparation process
Then they'll be asked to:
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Attend a few online meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking folks who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the build process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
Post about your alpha oil testing kit
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June 29, 2015 17:17
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Join the Beta program
We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Ideal members of the beta program have some time to assemble and troubleshoot, as well as a local case of oil pollution (even motor oil in a parking lot!) they are hoping to assess.
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post about the questions they're hoping to answer with the kit
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document their beta kit and sample preparation process
Then they'll be asked to:
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Attend a few online meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking folks who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the build process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
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June 26, 2015 21:27
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Join the Beta program
We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Ideal members of the beta program have some time to assemble and troubleshoot, as well as a local case of oil pollution (even motor oil in a parking lot!) they are hoping to assess.
Please email stevie@publiclab.org to join the beta program. We will soon have a signup form here as well.
Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will be required to:
- Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
- Join the plots-spectrometry list (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
- Post about the questions they're hoping to answer with the kit
- Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
- Build and document their beta kit and sample preparation process
Then they'll be asked to:
- Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
- Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
- Attend a few online meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking folks who will:
- Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see Share your work below)
- Make suggestions for improvement to the build process & documentation
- Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the Oil Testing Kit page
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit
Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit
Suggested topics for sharing:
- Construction or setup issues - help fix them by documenting with photo or video!
- Field reports - pictures and report-backs from collecting oil samples outdoors
- Background - tell the story of why you're hoping to affordably identify oil contamination
- Fixes and hacks - did you figure out a way to improve the kit?
- Related work - share published papers, input from colleagues, related projects
Example post:
Hi, I'm Zaphod Beeblebrox, a member of the OTK Beta program. I just got my kit and assembled it (see this post) but wanted to post about the sample collection work we did yesterday. I'm monitoring motor oil runoff in a parking lot in my neighborhood, where I often seen sheens when it rains. So I went on a dry day (see the picture below) and...
Alpha program
Before the Beta program, we sent out about 20 prototype "alpha" kits to people around the US to give the oil test kit a try, and refine it to get ready for a bigger release. If you have one please share what you've done with it and post any ideas, feedback, complaints, suggestions, questions and modifications you have by using this button:
Post about your alpha oil testing kit
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