Alasdair PriceOliver ThomasJohn Scott
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SARS-CoV-2 Solar Steriliser

A hands-free steriliser that can be deployed in regions without access to mains electricity, using the same principles as a solar oven.

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SARS-CoV-2 Solar Steriliser

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Microchip PIC16f1703 Microcontroller
×1
DS18B20 Programmable Resolution 1-Wire Digital Thermometer
Maxim Integrated DS18B20 Programmable Resolution 1-Wire Digital Thermometer
×1
JS Series Switch
C&K Switches JS Series Switch
DPDT package
×1
2479 - Battery Holder, AAA x 3, Through Hole
×1
PCB terminal block - MKDS 3/ 2-5,08 - 1711725
×1
5 mm LED: Red
5 mm LED: Red
×1
5 mm LED: Yellow
5 mm LED: Yellow
×1
5 mm LED: Green
5 mm LED: Green
×2
Copper Sheet 0.9x1000x1000mm
×3
Copper Sheet 0.9x1000x500mm
×1
205 Litre Steel Drum - PATOTSD210
×1
M6 80/90mm Standoff Screw - 971800611
×18
M6 Nut (x100)
×1
Balsa Wood Sheet
The largest possible sheet (note that the size of the sheets available determines the number that you need to buy - see the technical drawings to work this out).
×1
1x12inch Wooden Dowels - 10-DROAK1300
Any 1inch diameter that are > 3inches long
×7
M6 Screw 60mm (x50)
×1
45 Degree Angle Bracket 1x1 - P1186 (M8)
×3
M8 Screw 30mm (x50)
×2
M8 x 30mm Wood Screw
×52
M8 Nut (x50)
×1
3 inch x 5 foot Hollow Pipe
Any pipe with diameter 3 inches that is longer than 5 foot is fine
×1
2inch x 1m Steel Rod
×2
M20 x 60mm Hex bolt (10)- 279-969
×1
1/2x12 inch Wooden Dowels - 10-DROAK1/2300
Any 1/2 inch diameter that are >3 inches long
×1
Glass Pane 9.5x800x1000 mm
Any kind of glass is fine
×1
Aluminum Sheet 1x2000x1000mm
×4
60 Degree angle bracket 1x1 - P2108 (M8)
×21
Heavy Duty Braked Swivel Castor Wheel 100mm
×7
30 x 2000mm Steel rod
×1
Animal Bolt Lock 150mm
Any kind of sprung bolt will do
×1
M6 x 30mm Screw - DT000422
×4
Wire Mesh 90cm high x 6m roll (0.6mm wire)
×1
Push-button - 7546K23
×1
M4 x 10 mm Screw
×4
M4 x 10mm Wood Screw - DIN 97
×4
M8 x 75mm Allthread Stud Screw - DIN 976-1 A2
×1
M8 x 75mm Machine Thread to Wood Thread Screws
×1
M6 Screw 45mm - DT000425
×4
1/4x12inch Wooden Dowel - 100-DRHW1/4300
Any 1/4inch diameter that are > 6inches long
×1
WoodScrews 10x1 inch
×4
Cable Tie, Stainless Steel
Cable Tie, Stainless Steel
×12
Wood Glue
Any is fine
×1
Seeed Studio Solar Panel 0.5W - 313070004
×4
Black Spray Paint - For Metal use
×1
Mineral Wool Insulation
×1

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Custom parts and enclosures

STEP files for SARS-CoV-2 Solar Steriliser Model and Components

For reference or use in creating derivative works

Schematics

SARS-CoV-2 Solar Steriliser Technical Drawings

Contains technical drawings in pdf format for all parts of the SARS-CoV-2 Solar Steriliser. Please refer to the assembly instructions for quantities required of each.

Code

Temperature Sensor

Contains all the code and PCB designs for the electronic temperature sensor

Credits

Alasdair Price

Alasdair Price

1 project • 1 follower
Oliver Thomas

Oliver Thomas

1 project • 1 follower
John Scott

John Scott

1 project • 0 followers
Thanks to ivabalk.

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