Preparation of protein crystallization buffers with a computer-controlled motorized pipette: PIPEX
Julie Eisele · Journal of Applied Crystallography · 1993
The PIPEX system, an inexpensive pipetting station for the preparation of protein crystallization buffers, is described. The system, built around a computer-controlled motorized pipette, contains a spreadsheet application for the planning of experiments in, for example, standard Linbro plates, a program for the control of the pipette and a customized electronic interface. The PIPEX system performs most of the software tasks offered by current automatic crystallization systems.