The HomeLab Mk I
(Final Year Project)
Automated Film Developing Device
A compact solution to automating the development of photographic film at home
A photo lab on your tabletop.
The HomeLab MK I is currently designed for the development of C-41 and Black & White 35mm film without the need of a dark bag. Film reeling, temperature control, chemical administration, timing and agitiation are all automated. All that needs to be done is loading the film and inputing the desired process.
All contained in a A3 size footprint.
Modular and Flexible.
A completely removable film tank unit for use as a traditional film developing tank. Using a simple one way alignment protusion and electrical contacts for quick connect and disconnects, the Homelab can accomodate quick loading multiple film tanks for fast development of multiple rolls.
Unique problems, simple solutions.
Film Tank Unit
Removable light tight lid that still allows manual fluid administration.
Removable 35mm film loading and cutting unit (shown in blue), opening the design to expand to 120 format film and beyond.
Fluid Containers
Heating element with built in themostat.
Easy removable and sealing of chemical containers for chemical storage and bottle cleaning.
Chemical Seals
Snap on lids provide easy access and refilling of chemicals
Passive NC rubber valves allows pressure equalisation whilst maintaining a seal to prevent excessive air exposure,
Minimal Chemicals. Minimal Waste.
The HomeLab Mk I only required 250ml of each chemical, and 750ml of water to function, allowing for small batch chemical mixing to minimise waste and maximise longevity of chemicals.
The bottom water waste tank has a 2.5 litre capacity, allowing for the development of 3 rolls before needing to be removed,
Slide in, Slide out.
Slide the waste-tank in and out easily, allowing for hassle free removal of wastetwater.
The Engineering
Designed for Durability
Simple Ingenuity
Getting the Basics Right
Effective FEA
The Fundamentals & More
Everyday Solutions for
Not-so-Everyday Problems
One way NC valved used to solve maintain pressure during movement of fluids whilst maintaining freshness of chemicals during storage.
Unifying Processes for Cost Effective Manufacturing
Simplified Layout for Easy Assembly
The HomeLab Mk I
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