The DNA Playground™ is a new kind of lab equipment that is specially designed for those just learning about biotechnology, molecular biology, and genetic engineering (a.k.a synthetic biology). The DNA Playground enables fun and engaging genetic engineering experiments and includes a “cold station”, which, eliminates the need to source ice and ice buckets; a hot station, which, removes the need for a hot water bath and a thermometer; and a petri dish incubator that can hold up to eight Petri dishes (6 cm) for incubating your cells.
The 3-in-1 nature of the DNA Playground highly simplifies getting the equipment for doing these fun and engaging exercises. It also reduces the cost compared to buying traditional lab equipment and lowers the set-up and clean-up time. Moreover, these units take only seconds to turn off, unplug, and store away in a cupboard for next time - this means you do not need a dedicated lab set up and can easily perform bacteria transformation and genetic engineering experiments from the comfort of your desk. With all-in-one is heating and cooling, touch controls and sensors, the DNA Playground saves 1-2 hours of setup/cleanup time each time you use it!
The DNA Playground replaces the need for:
There are two different versions of the DNA Playground: Home & Large (choose in the drop-down menu)
Ships in 2-5 working days. DNA Playground colors may vary.
General | DNA Playground Home | DNA Playground Large |
Dimensions | 13 x 6 x 5 in | 13 x 7 x 5 in |
Weight | 5.75 lbs | 7.75 lbs |
Power | ||
Voltage | 110-225 V | 110-225 V |
Operating environment | ||
Temperature | 18-25 ºC | 18-25 ºC |
Humidity | 20-45% | 20-45% |
Altitude | 3,000 m | 3,000 m |
Controls | ||
Touchscreen | Full color, 4.3 inches, capacitive | Full color, 4.3 inches, capacitive |
On-screen timer | Yes | Yes |
On-screen sensor data | Yes | Yes |
Cold Station | ||
Temperature range | 2-4 ºC & 16 ºC | 2-4 ºC & 16 ºC |
Suitable for | 4x (0.5 mL - 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes) | 4x (0.5 mL - 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes) |
Real-time sensor | +/- 0.1 ºC @ 1 ºC | +/- 0.1 ºC @ 1 ºC |
Hot Station | ||
Temperature range | 30 ºC, 37 ºC & 42 ºC | 30 ºC, 37 ºC & 42 ºC |
Suitable for | 4x (0.5 mL - 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes) | 4x (0.5 mL - 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes) |
Real-time sensor | +/- 0.1 ºC @ 42 ºC | +/- 0.1 ºC @ 42 ºC |
Incubator | ||
Temperature range | 30 ºC, 37 ºC & 42 ºC | 30 ºC, 37 ºC & 42 ºC |
Suitable for | 2x (6cm petri dishes) | 8x (6cm petri dishes) or 2x (10cm petri dishes) |
Real-time sensor | +/- 0.5 ºC @ 37 ºC | +/- 0.5 ºC @ 37 ºC |
Tri-color LED (Red Green Blue) | No | Yes |
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