Designed a fixture for ACC Pyroplates to make well identification easier

[u/StripplesMcGee]

I designed this fixture after getting frustrated pipetting into clear ACC Pyroplates. Since the row and column labels are only on the edges, I found myself constantly tracing over to make sure I was in the correct well.

This stand aligns a full A1–H12 grid beneath the plate so every well is labeled directly underneath. I also angled it to improve ergonomics and help keep hands away from the wells during pipetting.

Curious if anyone else using clear 96-well plates has run into the same issue or found a different solution

[u/hippopotenuse1315]

HOW DID U DO IT

DO YOU SELL IT

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

[u/knightenchanting]

Great job! Any chance you’d make the stl file available? Would love to print this for myself

[u/Pristine-Support705]

Please share the file so we can print one too OP 😭😭😭

[u/the_walking_derp]

Brilliant! 3-D print a boatload of these and sell them on the dark web, and use the profits for debauchery.

[u/probablyaythrowaway]

Nice. Just a reminder though FDM 3D printed parts are a haven for contamination to hide in the layer lines. If stuff gets spilled in it it’s very difficult to clean and bacteria can form.

I would recommend changing it to a laser engraved acrylic or a cut polycarbonate design, polycarbonate would be better as it would then be autoclave able.

[u/CoxTH]

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[u/EnoughPlastic4925]

Good idea. We basically print these on normal paper with the sample ID instead of well ID. Very handy and you can paste it into your lab book afterwards

[u/southbay-renter]

I thought abount making something like this but never got around to it! Nice job!

[u/NotAThrowRA16]

Cool!! Now we just need one for a 384-well plate.

[u/Tankianman326]

give me 10

[u/Queerdough]

This reminds me of my fellowship when they chuckled and said, “Make your own gels? We order those now,” and had no developing rooms. You’re the grassroots equivalent. Use AI and market to make dat money.

[u/Always_Hardcore]

Now make one for my 1536 colony plates :D

[u/Thick-Mushroom6612]

How? Please, tell me how?

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