3D Modeling & Design
Solid DNA Hub
After creating and some refinement of TwoPoreGuys’ Helix “Orca” device concept for their universal biosensor, a new interest grew for a similar concept but in a new device named DNA Hubby.
The DNA Hubby would allow for multiple consumables to be used at once so tests could be performed rapidly. Each hub also had the option to be daisy-chained for increased hardware power and to be able to run even more tests at once if desired.
This was all still towards the beginning of TwoPoreGuys, so the thoughts, imagined design, and function were all theoretical. Even so, the idea and visualization of the DNA Hubby helped to explore the futuristic, light-driven aesthetics and feel TwoPoreGuys wanted their devices to have at the time.
Towards the start of TwoPoreGuys’ attempt to create physical mockups, the DNA Hubby’s design was one of a couple of devices looked at as a potential candidate to be physically made.
Revisions were required due to some of the involved electronics being bigger than anticipated, in addition to making the design more robust – mainly removing moving parts.
This led to the Solid DNA Hub design concept. In addition to allowing more room for electronics and having no moving parts, the Solid DNA Hub expanded on daisy chaining – allowing four other hubs to connect to one.
