Countertop spectrometer
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/
- Easily IR-modifiable webcam - USB HD with flat sides
- $11 halogen puck light
- $10.35 halogen puck light
- dimmable transformer
- $1.30 polypropelyne 1" L-joint, threaded: http://www.mcmaster.com/#plastic-pipe-fittings/=j5uf11
- $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
Final kit
Dimensions: http://www.cableorganizer.com/cantex/lb-conduit-body/
Fancy:
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 (still needs a clip, but ~$8)
small square glass bottles (see Quarter-ounce bottles)
Regular postcards are $0.32, Maximum size: 6 inches long by 4-1/4 inches high by .016 inch thick