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Bcmwiki: Wiki update: sync with manual and dev docs (2026-03)

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Wiki update: sync with manual and dev docs (2026-03)

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	~~== Overview of parts and approx. costs ==~~
	~~[[File:Overview.jpg\|500px\|left]]~~
	~~<br clear=all>~~

	~~== Membrane pump (~$160) - (TBD – cheaper solution will be available soon)<br> ==~~
	~~[[File:1410-diaphragm-pumps-and-compressors.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Stabilized membrane pump]]~~


	~~== 3D Printed Parts ==~~

	~~A: Upper Case (3D Printed)<br>~~

	~~B: Lower Case(3D Printed)<br>~~

	~~C: Intake manifold(3D Printed)<br>~~

	~~D: LED/Sensor holder(3D Printed)<br>~~

	~~E: LED/Sensor holder(3D Printed)~~


	<br>''Print on any 3d printer or send to any service provider. Use black filament / resin. If possible, use flex filament or mix resin with flex resin. 200g Resin / FDM ~ $5-$10<br> - 3D printing service is more expansive (~$100)''<br>


	~~STL for 3D Printing (SLA or FDM) [https://github.com/bcmeter/bcmeter github repository] or [https://bcmeter.org bcmeter.org])<br>~~

	~~[[File:Bcmeter-general-purpose-case.jpg\|500px\|left]]<br clear=all>~~


	~~== PCB of bcMeter (Raspberry Pi Hat) ==~~
	~~F: We recommend the 5V PCB. Find gerber files for PCB fabrication on [https://github.com/bcmeter/bcmeter/tree/main/gerbers github]) ~$25 <br>~~


	~~[[File:Bcmeter-smd.jpg\|300px\|alt=bcMeter SMD PCB for 5V and smaller pumps\|bcMeter SMD PCB for 5V and smaller pumps]]~~
	~~bcMeter SMD PCB for 5V and smaller pumps~~


	~~[[File:Bcmeter-tht.jpg\|300px\|alt=bcMeter general purpose PCB for 12V and large pumps\|bcMeter general purpose PCB for 12V and large pumps]]~~
	~~bcMeter general purpose PCB for 12V, less accurate but more easy to assemble (THT)~~

	~~== Components to be soldered on the PCB ==~~

	~~See [[Bill of material]] for links to buy the following:~~

	~~G: Components from mouser.com or anywhere else (~60)~~

	~~== Filter paper ==~~
	H: Filter papers – Type TBD, tested with Pall T60A20 – ask local labs for availability<br> This is crucial, tell us what type you use, send us a sample and we find the correction factor to use. [[Filter_paper_correction_factor\|Refer to Correction factors for different filter papers]]

	~~Basically any filter works, the device just has to be calibrated against it.~~

	~~== Additional material / Tools==~~
	~~I: Additional material:<br>~~
	~~See~~ [[Bill of material]] ~~for links to buy the following:~~

	* 22-30 AWG Wire to connect the sensor and LED to PCB
	* Hot Glue - use to seal air leaks around sensor brackets ~$7
	* Rubber band (SHORE A) for sealing intake ~$11
	* Silicone hose 5mm inner diameter ~$5
	* M3 Screws ~$3
	* M3 threads ~$7
	* microSD Card (4gb+)~$8 <br>

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	== Components to be soldered on the PCB ==		== Components to be soldered on the PCB ==

	~~G: Components from mouser.com or anywhere else (~60) –~~ [[~~bill~~ of material]]		See [[Bill of material]] for links to buy the following:

			G: Components from mouser.com or anywhere else (~60)

	== Filter paper ==		== Filter paper ==

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	== Additional material / Tools==		== Additional material / Tools==
	I: Additional material:<br>		I: Additional material:<br>
			See [[Bill of material]] for links to buy the following:

	* 22-30 AWG Wire to connect the sensor and LED to PCB		* 22-30 AWG Wire to connect the sensor and LED to PCB

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	* M3 Screws ~$3		* M3 Screws ~$3
	* M3 threads ~$7		* M3 threads ~$7
	~~(Screws and threads not required for basic operation)~~
	* microSD Card (4gb+)~$8 <br>		* microSD Card (4gb+)~$8 <br>
	* 40 Pin Header (optional for plug the Hat)<br>

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	== Filter paper ===		== Filter paper ==
	H: Filter papers – Type TBD, tested with Pall T60A20 – ask local labs for availability<br> This is crucial, tell us what type you use, send us a sample and we find the correction factor to use. [[Filter_paper_correction_factor\|Refer to Correction factors for different filter papers]]		H: Filter papers – Type TBD, tested with Pall T60A20 – ask local labs for availability<br> This is crucial, tell us what type you use, send us a sample and we find the correction factor to use. [[Filter_paper_correction_factor\|Refer to Correction factors for different filter papers]]

	Basically any filter works, the device just has to be calibrated against it.		Basically any filter works, the device just has to be calibrated against it.


	== Additional material / Tools==		== Additional material / Tools==

Bcmwiki at 18:37, 10 May 2022

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	== Overview of parts and approx. costs ==		== Overview of parts and approx. costs ==
	[[File:Overview.jpg\|500px\|left]]		[[File:Overview.jpg\|500px\|left]]
			<br clear=all>

			== Membrane pump (~$160) - (TBD – cheaper solution will be available soon)<br> ==
	[[File:1410-diaphragm-pumps-and-compressors.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Stabilized membrane pump]]		[[File:1410-diaphragm-pumps-and-compressors.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Stabilized membrane pump]]
	~~<br clear=all>~~

	~~Membrane pump (~$160) - [https://www.metzger-technik-shop.de/epages/62259315.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath~~=~~/Shops/62259315/Products/20020301 here] (TBD – cheaper solution may be available soon)<br>~~
			== 3D Printed Parts ==

	A: Upper Case (3D Printed)<br>		A: Upper Case (3D Printed)<br>
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	E: LED/Sensor holder(3D Printed)		E: LED/Sensor holder(3D Printed)


	<br>''Print on any 3d printer or send to any service provider. Use black filament / resin. If possible, use flex filament or mix resin with flex resin. 200g Resin / FDM ~ $5-$10<br> - 3D printing service is more expansive (~$100)''<br>		<br>''Print on any 3d printer or send to any service provider. Use black filament / resin. If possible, use flex filament or mix resin with flex resin. 200g Resin / FDM ~ $5-$10<br> - 3D printing service is more expansive (~$100)''<br>

	~~F: bcMeter 12V or 5V - (find gerber files for PCB fabrication on [https://bcmeter.org bcmeter.org]) ~$25 <br>~~

	[[File:Bcmeter-~~tht~~.jpg\|~~300px~~\|~~alt~~=bcMeter ~~general purpose~~ PCB for ~~12V and large pumps\|bcMeter general purpose~~ PCB ~~for 12V and large pumps]~~]		STL for 3D Printing (SLA or FDM) [https://github.com/bcmeter/bcmeter github repository] or [https://bcmeter.org bcmeter.org])<br>
	~~bcMeter general purpose PCB for 12V and large pumps~~
			[[File:Bcmeter-general-purpose-case.jpg\|500px\|left]]<br clear=all>


			== PCB of bcMeter (Raspberry Pi Hat) ==
			F: We recommend the 5V PCB. Find gerber files for PCB fabrication on [https://github.com/bcmeter/bcmeter/tree/main/gerbers github]) ~$25 <br>


	[[File:Bcmeter-smd.jpg\|300px\|alt=bcMeter SMD PCB for 5V and smaller pumps\|bcMeter SMD PCB for 5V and smaller pumps]]		[[File:Bcmeter-smd.jpg\|300px\|alt=bcMeter SMD PCB for 5V and smaller pumps\|bcMeter SMD PCB for 5V and smaller pumps]]
	bcMeter SMD PCB for 5V and smaller pumps		bcMeter SMD PCB for 5V and smaller pumps


			[[File:Bcmeter-tht.jpg\|300px\|alt=bcMeter general purpose PCB for 12V and large pumps\|bcMeter general purpose PCB for 12V and large pumps]]
			bcMeter general purpose PCB for 12V, less accurate but more easy to assemble (THT)

			== Components to be soldered on the PCB ==

	G: Components from mouser.com or anywhere else (~60) – [[bill of material]]		G: Components from mouser.com or anywhere else (~60) – [[bill of material]]


			== Filter paper ===
	H: Filter papers – Type TBD, tested with Pall T60A20 – ask local labs for availability<br> This is crucial, tell us what type you use, send us a sample and we find the correction factor to use. [[Filter_paper_correction_factor\|Refer to Correction factors for different filter papers]]		H: Filter papers – Type TBD, tested with Pall T60A20 – ask local labs for availability<br> This is crucial, tell us what type you use, send us a sample and we find the correction factor to use. [[Filter_paper_correction_factor\|Refer to Correction factors for different filter papers]]

			Basically any filter works, the device just has to be calibrated against it.


			== Additional material / Tools==
	I: Additional material:<br>		I: Additional material:<br>

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	* microSD Card (4gb+)~$8 <br>		* microSD Card (4gb+)~$8 <br>
	* 40 Pin Header (optional for plug the Hat)<br>		* 40 Pin Header (optional for plug the Hat)<br>


	~~== 3D Printable files ==~~

	~~STL for 3D Printing (SLA or FDM) [https://github.com/bcmeter/bcmeter github repository] or [https://bcmeter.org bcmeter.org])<br>~~

	~~[[File:Bcmeter-general-purpose-case.jpg\|500px\|left]]<br clear=all>~~

Bcmwiki at 18:30, 10 May 2022

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	bcMeter SMD PCB for 5V and smaller pumps		bcMeter SMD PCB for 5V and smaller pumps

	G: Components from mouser.com or anywhere else (~60) – ~~[https://www.mouser.de/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=0f6a28fa20 mouser shopping cart] or~~ [[bill of material]]		G: Components from mouser.com or anywhere else (~60) – [[bill of material]]

	H: Filter papers – Type TBD, tested with Pall T60A20 – ask local labs for availability<br> This is crucial, tell us what type you use, send us a sample and we find the correction factor to use. [[Filter_paper_correction_factor\|Refer to Correction factors for different filter papers]]		H: Filter papers – Type TBD, tested with Pall T60A20 – ask local labs for availability<br> This is crucial, tell us what type you use, send us a sample and we find the correction factor to use. [[Filter_paper_correction_factor\|Refer to Correction factors for different filter papers]]

Bcmwiki at 16:03, 7 August 2021

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	== Overview of parts and approx. costs ==		== Overview of parts and approx. costs ==
	[[File:Overview.jpg\|500px\|left]][[File:1410-diaphragm-pumps-and-compressors.jpg\|thumb\|none]]<br clear=all>		[[File:Overview.jpg\|500px\|left]]
			[[File:1410-diaphragm-pumps-and-compressors.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Stabilized membrane pump]]
			<br clear=all>

	Membrane pump (~$160) - [https://www.metzger-technik-shop.de/epages/62259315.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/62259315/Products/20020301 here] (TBD – cheaper solution may be available soon)<br>		Membrane pump (~$160) - [https://www.metzger-technik-shop.de/epages/62259315.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/62259315/Products/20020301 here] (TBD – cheaper solution may be available soon)<br>

Bcmwiki at 16:02, 7 August 2021

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	== Overview of parts and approx. costs ==		== Overview of parts and approx. costs ==
	[[File:Overview.jpg\|500px\|left]]<br clear=all>		[[File:Overview.jpg\|500px\|left]][[File:1410-diaphragm-pumps-and-compressors.jpg\|thumb\|none]]<br clear=all>

			Membrane pump (~$160) - [https://www.metzger-technik-shop.de/epages/62259315.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/62259315/Products/20020301 here] (TBD – cheaper solution may be available soon)<br>

	A: Upper Case (3D Printed)<br>		A: Upper Case (3D Printed)<br>

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	* microSD Card (4gb+)~$8 <br>		* microSD Card (4gb+)~$8 <br>
	* 40 Pin Header (optional for plug the Hat)<br>		* 40 Pin Header (optional for plug the Hat)<br>
	~~J: Order membrane pump (~$160) - here (TBD – cheaper solution may be available soon)<br>~~

	== 3D Printable files ==		== 3D Printable files ==

Bcmwiki at 08:54, 12 July 2021

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	G: Components from mouser.com or anywhere else (~60) – [https://www.mouser.de/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=0f6a28fa20 mouser shopping cart] or [[bill of material]]		G: Components from mouser.com or anywhere else (~60) – [https://www.mouser.de/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=0f6a28fa20 mouser shopping cart] or [[bill of material]]

	H: Filter papers – Type TBD, tested with Pall T60A20 – ask local labs for availability<br> This is crucial, tell us what type you use, send us a sample and we find the correction factor to use.		H: Filter papers – Type TBD, tested with Pall T60A20 – ask local labs for availability<br> This is crucial, tell us what type you use, send us a sample and we find the correction factor to use. [[Filter_paper_correction_factor\|Refer to Correction factors for different filter papers]]

	I: Additional material:<br>		I: Additional material:<br>