.. _inoculation_tool:

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Inoculation Loop Tool
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Last Edited: Blair, 2023.11.11

.. figure:: _static/loop-dip.png
    :scale: 25 %
    :alt: Inoculation loop dipping into well.
    
    Inoculation loop dipping into a well to pick up duckweed fronds.

The inoculation loop tool uses the existing `pen tool <https://jubilee3d.com/index.php?title=Passive_Pen_Tool>`_ to hold an inoculation loop or other probes.

Parts to Buy
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* Inoculation loop
* See the `Jubilee pen tool <https://jubilee3d.com/index.php?title=Passive_Pen_Tool>`_ for all fabrication other files

Parts to 3D Print
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* Beyond the pen tool parts documented at the Jubilee project page, we have a customizable inoculation loop `design <https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5523037>`_ to move heavy duckweed fronds. 

Assembly
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Find step-by-step build instructions `here <https://github.com/machineagency/science_jubilee/tree/main/docs/pdfs/inoculation_loop_tool_assembly.pdf>`_