From 8945a9d808ef2d4797342777864425d4bc76d828 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: plampkin <83132062+plampkin@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 24 May 2021 11:34:17 -0500 Subject: Update README.md --- README.md | 9 ++++++--- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) (limited to 'README.md') diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ce79834..f3acb07 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -22,8 +22,9 @@ This repository is being mirrored to several version control systems in an attem The Wisconsin Photoreactor Platform is for use by trained chemists. WPP apparatuses utilize high-intensity light emitting diodes (LED) that can cause eye damage if proper safety precautions are not observed. -Light-filtering safety glasses should be worn whenever a WPP apparatus photon source is powered. -Care must be taken to use safety glasses protective against the specific emission wavelengths of a photon source. +A Light-blocking shield should be utilized whenever operating a WPP apparatus. +Care must be taken to ensure the light-blocking shield employed adequately blocks light emitted by a WPP photon source from directly reaching a user. +Use of light-filtering safety glasses alongside a light-blocking shield can provide additional protection. ## Fabrication and Operation Instructions @@ -32,10 +33,12 @@ Please see [wpp-fabrication-operation.pdf](./fabrication-and-operation-instructi ## Enclosure -The WPP is designed around a mechanically robust 3D printed enclosure. +The WPP is designed around a mechanically robust and simple 3D printed enclosure. Every WPP device has the same base, see directory `photoreactor-base`. WPP reaction modules are meant to be switched based on the reaction vessel used. See directory `photoreactor-reaction-modules` for our growing collection of reaction modules for common vessel types. +For safe WPP device operation, a light blocking shield is recommended. +See directory `photoreactor-light-shield`, for a 3D-printable light-blocking cover for WPP devices. ## Electronics -- cgit v1.2.3