Table 2.
Suggestion for components in an inexpensive treadmill tethering station.
| Part | Description | Link | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| microscope | any dissecting scope | ||
| glue | glass to glass adhesive | kemxert.com | $0.58 |
| UV protective glasses | Different manufacturers | amazon.com | $11.00 |
| Fly picker wand | Transfer Pipette | amazon.com | $0.03 |
| Temperature control | Chiller thermostat | amazon.com | $5.00 |
| Tether | Dispensing needle 34GA | bstean.com | $0.96 |
| Funnel | 3D-printed (PLA, ABS) | reiserlab.github.io | $3.00 |
| Micromanipulator | 3D-printed (ABS) | github.com | $20.00 |
| Screw | M3x0.5 40mm | mcmaster.com | $0.49 |
| Locking nuts | M3x0.5 | mcmaster.com | $0.11 |
| Nuts | M3x0.5 | mcmaster.com | $0.06 |
| Washer | M3 | mcmaster.com | $0.23 |
| Heat pump | Peltier on heat sink | adafruit.com | $35.00 |
| Power Supply | 12V 5A (Heat Pump) | adafruit.com | $25.00 |
| Sarcophagus | 3D-printed (ABS) | reiserlab.github.io | $3.00 |
| Thermal Tape | for Sarcophagus | adafruit.com | $ 0.95 |
| Tether Station holder | Laser cut (acrylic) | reiserlab.github.io | $15.00 |
| UV Curing light | UV Keychain light | amazon.com | $1.33 |
| Paintbrush | Fine tip | amazon.com | $7.00 |
| Round bottom tube | Chilling tube | mcmaster.com | $0.06 |
| Heat sink holder | Hand rest | ponoko.com | $18.00 |
| Hollow Body Pin Vise | Flyhook holder | mcmaster.com | $16.00 |
Usually one item per line is required, but commodities like nuts are available in packages that will supply components for several setups. For package prices and more details refer to the text and Supplementary Tables S1–S4.