Controller for microfluidic large-scale integration

2017/10/31 by Jonathan A. White, Aaron Streets · 1 voice · 2 citations
Engineering · #Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies #Experimental Learning in Engineering #Microfluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis Applications

paper · pdf · doi:10.1016/j.ohx.2017.10.002

openalex publication_date 2017/10/31 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/24

Abstract

Microfluidic devices with integrated valves provide precise, programmable fluid handling platforms for high-throughput biological or chemical assays. However, setting up the infrastructure to control such platforms often requires specific engineering expertise or expensive commercial solutions. To address these obstacles, we present a Kit for Arduino-based Transistor Array Actuation (KATARA), an open-source and low-cost Arduino-based controller that can drive 70 solenoid valves to pneumatically actuate integrated microfluidic valves. We include a python package with a GUI to control the KATARA from a personal computer. No programming experience is required.

Citations

• An open-source, programmable pneumatic setup for operation and automated control of single- and multi-layer microfluidic devices

Cited by

• Open Hardware for Microfluidics: Exploiting Raspberry Pi Singleboard Computer and Camera Systems for Customisable Laboratory Instrumentation
• Compatibility of 3-D printed devices in cleanroom environments for semiconductor processing

Discussions

• #KATARA: #OpenSource controller (~$200) for #microfluidic large-scale integration: -up to 70 #solenoid valves -#Arduino-/#Python-/#GUI-control doi.org/10.1016/j.oh... #DIYbio #lab #instruments #micr [bsky, 2 points, 0 comments]

Related

• An open-source, programmable pneumatic setup for operation and automated control of single- and multi-layer microfluidic devices
• Principles of computer-controlled linear motion applied to an open-source affordable liquid handler for automated micropipetting
• Tube-Balloon Logic for the Exploration of Fluidic Control Elements
• A Miniaturized Programmable Multi-Fluidic Pneumatic System for precise control of Sample Preparation Environment
• Single Layer Valves in Microfluidics