For both pumps we need an Arduino or similar microprocessor.

Syringe pump

Functional requirements

Must have

  1. Accomodate a 60 mL syringe
  2. 0.1 mL resolution
  3. Set direction (push / pull) through interface
  4. Adjustable speed

Nice to have

  1. Status display

Technical requirements

Must have

  1. 5.25” length, 1 7/32 “ diameter cylinder
  2. Stepper motor
  3. Two buttons
  4. Rotary encoder

Nice to have

  1. I2C LCD 16x2 display

Peristaltic pump

Functional requirements

Must have

  1. Continious pumping
  2. 1 mL resolution
  3. Forward / backward direction
  4. Adjustable speed

Nice to have

  1. Status display

Technical requirements

Must have

  1. Must fit the diameter of the tube, let’s assume 8mm for now
  2. Stepper motor
  3. Two buttons
  4. Rotary encoder

Nice to have

  1. I2C LCD 16x2 display

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