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Countertop spectrometer

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

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

$11 halogen puck light
$10.35 halogen puck light
dimmable transformer
$0.70-$1 ea light bulb socket
$5.38 ea 2-gang PVC FSE box with one 1" exit hole
non-PVC junction boxes
$4.38 ea 1-in Type-LB PVC fitting ($2.70 in quantity or $1.79 from Ace Hardware (Google Shopping, orig manufacturer)
$11 ea 1-in Type-LB aluminum access port
- <$4.33 - 1" aluminum part in bulk on Alibaba - also check http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/aluminum-conduit.html

Fancy:

Wooden box
whoa, metal options for spec enclosure

Mobile

http://www.protomold.com/

Other parts

Desktop microphone stands (still needs a clip, but ~$8)
Regular postcards are $0.32, Maximum size: 6 inches long by 4-1/4 inches high by .016 inch thick

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