Open-Source CNC Workstation for Paper-Based Diagnostic Assay Assembly

This dataset contains the design files and firmware for an open-source CNC workstation developed to automate the assembly of paper-based diagnostic assays. The repository includes Arduino code for controlling a Vevor CNC 3040 (supporting LFIA, dipstick, and duplex formats), 3D-printable STL files for assay holders, and supplemental firmware for alternative assay types. The system integrates CNC motion with vacuum-based pick-and-place functionality, enabling low-cost and reproducible assay assembly. These files support the associated HardwareX publication and can be adapted for use in other point-of-care diagnostic device research.

本数据集包含一款开源数控（CNC, Computer Numerical Control）工作站的设计文件与固件，该工作站专为自动化组装纸质诊断检测试剂而开发。本仓库包含用于控制Vevor CNC 3040设备的Arduino代码（支持侧向流免疫层析检测（LFIA, Lateral Flow Immunoassay）、试纸条及双联检测三种格式）、可3D打印的检测试剂支架STL文件，以及适用于其他类型检测试剂的补充固件。该系统将数控运动与真空式吸放功能相集成，可实现低成本且可重复的检测试剂组装流程。这些文件可为发表于HardwareX期刊的相关研究论文提供支撑，同时可经适配后应用于其他床旁诊断设备的研究工作。