AccessLabs – Resource Repository

This is the official content repository for the AccessLabs Support Hub. It contains all open-access documentation, non-protocol guides, hardware files, and resources for the “biomanufacturing in a box” toolkit.

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👋 About the Project & Our Ecosystem

AccessLabs is an initiative of the University of Cambridge’s Open Bioeconomy Lab. Our mission is to democratize biotechnology by developing and validating a “biomanufacturing in a box”—a complete, low-cost, open-source toolkit designed to overcome global supply-chain challenges for biological reagents.

This repository is the central library for our educational and technical materials. While this repo contains our core documentation and hardware files, it’s just one part of our support ecosystem. For other resources, please visit:

• AccessLabs Website: AccessLabs

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📖 Content Sections

This repository is organized into several key categories:

1. Articles:

In-depth articles explaining the core scientific principles our toolkit is built on.

• Browse Articles

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2. Guides

Practical guides for equipment maintenance, lab safety, best practices, and troubleshooting tips.

• Browse Guides

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3. Open-Source Hardware

Download the .stl or .cad files for all 3D-printable components of the kit. Print your own replacements or modify the designs.

• Browse Hardware Files

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4. Glossary

A comprehensive A–Z list of definitions for key scientific and technical terms used in our protocols and guides.

• View Glossary

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5. Bill of Materials (BOM)

A detailed list of every component included in the “biomanufacturing in a box” kit, along with suggestions for sourcing common consumables.

• View Bill of Materials

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🤝 How to Contribute

This is an open project, and we welcome contributions from the community! Here are the ways you can help:

1. Reporting Issues
   Found a typo, broken link, or an error in a guide?

   • Open an issue in this repository for bug reports and simple suggestions.

2. Suggesting New Content
   Have an idea for a new guide or in-depth article?

   • Open an issue and label it as a content suggestion to start a discussion.

3. Making Direct Contributions
   Want to add or edit content yourself? Follow the standard GitHub workflow:

   1. Fork this repository to your own GitHub account.
   2. Make your changes in your fork.
   3. Submit a Pull Request back to this main repository for review and merging.

We appreciate all contributions, from simple typo fixes to new in-depth articles! 🌱