Details could be found in the Supplementary Information of "A high-throughput multispectral imaging system for museum specimens"
Steps
1.
Blueprint
Design of the imaging platform
2.
Materials
2.1.
Scales and standard references
Materials:
Note
1. Black and white standards (Labsphere; AS-001160-960 & AS-001160-060) 1. Black and white standards (Labsphere; AS-001160-960 & AS-001160-060) link2. Hook loop strips with adhesive (2.4" X 2.4") 2. Hook loop strips with adhesive (2.4" X 2.4") link3. Adhesive forensic evidence labels (2 CM measure; A-6243) 3. Adhesive forensic evidence labels (2 CM measure; A-6243) link4. Adhesive tear resistant waterproof photo craft paper 4. Adhesive tear resistant waterproof photo craft paper link5. Neoprene sponge black foam pads with adhesive (12" X 8" X 1/4") 5. Neoprene sponge black foam pads with adhesive (12" X 8" X 1/4") link
Tools:
Note
1. Heavy duty box cutter 1. Heavy duty box cutter link2. Heavy-duty circle cutter 2. Heavy-duty circle cutter link
2.2.
Imaging platform
Materials:
Note
6. Black cotton thread 6. Black cotton thread link7. Canvas stretcher bar kit (16" X 20") 7. Canvas stretcher bar kit (16" X 20") link8. Polyethylene foam (18" x 16" X 1.5") 8. Polyethylene foam (18" x 16" X 1.5") link9. Neoprene sponge black rubber foam with adhesive (12" X 8" X 1/8") 9. Neoprene sponge black rubber foam with adhesive (12" X 8" X 1/8") link10. Neoprene foam anti vibration pads with adhesive (6" X 6" X 1/4") 10. Neoprene foam anti vibration pads with adhesive (6" X 6" X 1/4") linkAdditional. VELCRO black tape roll with adhesive (5 Ft X 3/4") Additional. VELCRO black tape roll with adhesive (5 Ft X 3/4") link (used to connect 7 & 8) (used to connect 7 & 8)
Tools:
Note
1. Leather stitching sewing awl repair tool (for multi-layer registration) 1. Leather stitching sewing awl repair tool (for multi-layer registration) link2. Heavy duty box cutter 2. Heavy duty box cutter link3. Cross line laser with clamp (for pre-cut slots registration) 3. Cross line laser with clamp (for pre-cut slots registration) link
3.
Other accessory designs that improve workflow
3.1.
Special clips for label removal and attachment
Hairdressing double prong pin (1.8") link
This special clip can remove the labels and keep the pin holes labels aligned. It saves time for reattaching labels back on to the specimen after imaging.
3.2.
Magnetic bar for mounting pin with removed labels.
Heavy-duty magnetic tool holder link
This bars help keep the clips in 3.1 in order, so the labels can be reattached to the correct specimens.
