{"title":"Upgrade Kits - Pioreactor","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"pioreactor-20ml-v1-0-v1-1-upgrade-kit","title":"Pioreactor 20ml v1.0 -\u003e v1.1 Upgrade Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kit lets you upgrade your existing Pioreactor v1.0 to the improved v1.1 design. No electronics need to be changed, as the improvements are purely mechanical and optical:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew vial holder composed of two parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew window placement for better monitoring of low-volume cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved legibility of text on the vial holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved optical design that prevents stray light from getting to the photodiodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew liquid protection for the circuit boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew top faceplate with better text legibility and better button access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStronger agitation by moving magnets closer to the stir bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assembly instructions for upgrading your Pioreactor v1.0 are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.pioreactor.com\/user-guide\/v11-upgrade-hardware-setup\" title=\"Pioreactor v1.1 upgrade setup guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eavailable on the Pioreactor website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pioreactor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49023667077443,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/4500\/6147\/files\/PXL_20240731_155904021.jpg?v=1722592598"},{"product_id":"temperature-expansion-upgrade-kit","title":"Temperature Expansion Upgrade Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith Pioreactor's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.pioreactor.com\/user-guide\/temperature-expansion-kit\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Temperature Expansion Upgrade Kit Documentation\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTemperature Upgrade Kit\u003c\/a\u003e you can get more accurate and faster temperature readings than with the built-in temperature sensor. It uses an in-situ probe to keep a stable temperature, even during fast dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e47mm stainless steel thermowell with G 1\/8\" thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePt1000 temperature sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature Expansion HAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylon standoffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The thermowell is autoclavable, guaranteeing sterility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pioreactor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49650849284419,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/4500\/6147\/files\/PXL_20241018_081909071.jpg?v=1729246836"},{"product_id":"pioreactor-20ml-v1-1-pioreactor-20ml-v1-5-upgrade-kit","title":"Pioreactor 20ml v1.1 → Pioreactor 20ml v1.5 Upgrade Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-tabs-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-tabs-body-item rte active\" id=\"product-tab-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade to the next generation 20ml Pioreactor! The Pioreactor 20ml v1.5 significantly improves the optics by using Pioreactor's new\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eeye-spy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehardware. Plus new modules for adding spectrometers, LEDs, and LED boards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo new\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eeye-spy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehardware modules, fully STEMMA QT compatible \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVial Cap S, with four stainless steel tubes with luer locks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew top vial holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the screws needed for assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement o-ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50mm and 100mm STEMMA QT cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: you must be on the Pioreactor 20ml\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ev1.1\u003c\/strong\u003e, not the v1.0, to upgrade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pioreactor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53898874257731,"sku":null,"price":30.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/4500\/6147\/files\/20ml_to_40ml_upgrade_kit_608x480_55e93520-ecc3-49ba-a13f-52416a599798.png?v=1752827349"},{"product_id":"pioreactor-40ml-v1-5-xr-upgrade-kit","title":"Pioreactor 40ml v1.5 → XR Upgrade Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtend the Pioreactor’s optical density measurement range by over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethree orders of magnitude\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XR Upgrade Kit adds\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emulti-angle light scattering (45° and 135°)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealongside the existing 90° channel. This enables reliable OD measurements from early growth through very dense cultures, without relying on dilution steps, external spectrophotometers, or heuristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike single-angle OD, The Pioreactor XR uses angle-dependent scattering to gather signals across regimes where standard 90° OD breaks down. 135° scattering improves sensitivity during early growth and low biomass. 45° scattering remains usable at high cell densities where 90° OD saturates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these channels extend the usable OD range by approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100× lower and 10× higher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethan standard configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pioreactor XR is designed for users who are hitting OD limits, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eturbidostats operating near saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elate stationary-phase or high-density cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egrowth-rate estimation over long experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexperiments where dilution adds error or overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upgrade kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXR top vial holder with fixed 45° and 135° optical geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etwo pre-addressed Eye-Spy optical channels for multi-angle scattering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epre-sized STEMMA QT cables for XR routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eall required fasteners and seals for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pioreactor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54225389355331,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/4500\/6147\/files\/40ml_XR_2_768x608_e77c60b8-d523-4966-b950-ecd60a6072fb.webp?v=1771948841"},{"product_id":"pioreactor-20ml-v1-5-xr-upgrade-kit","title":"Pioreactor 20ml v1.5 → XR Upgrade Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtend the Pioreactor’s optical density measurement range by over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethree orders of magnitude\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XR Upgrade Kit adds\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emulti-angle light scattering (45° and 135°)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealongside the existing 90° channel. This enables reliable OD measurements from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eearly growth through very dense cultures\u003c\/strong\u003e, without relying on dilution steps, external spectrophotometers, or heuristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike single-angle OD, the Pioreactor XR uses angle-dependent scattering to produce signals across regimes where standard \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e90° OD breaks down. 135° scattering improves sensitivity during early growth and low biomass. 45° scattering remains usable at high cell densities where 90° OD saturates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these channels extend the usable OD range by approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100× lower and 10× higher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethan standard configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXR is designed for users who are hitting OD limits, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eturbidostats operating near saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elate stationary-phase or high-density cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egrowth-rate estimation over long experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexperiments where dilution adds error or overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upgrade kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXR top vial holder with fixed 45° and 135° optical geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etwo XR optical channels for multi-angle scattering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epre-sized STEMMA QT cables for XR routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erequired fasteners for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pioreactor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54225768022339,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/4500\/6147\/files\/20mlXR_768x608_265f37fb-b800-4877-8ca8-be9115e63b1b.webp?v=1771949084"},{"product_id":"precision-temperature-upgrade-kit","title":"Precision Temperature Upgrade Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kit adds a high-resolution external temperature sensor that samples up to 100x faster than the standard Pioreactor sensor, enabling tighter control loops, more responsive heating, and higher temperatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eHigher temperature ceiling: up to ambient + 30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eSignificantly faster sampling for smoother control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eImproved temperature accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eIntegration with Pioreactor software and UI via our custom plugin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eOptional single-point calibration for even further accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"885\" data-start=\"848\"\u003eAdafruit temperature sensor board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"886\"\u003eConnection cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"907\"\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"907\"\u003eSoftware plugin is free, forever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTested and validated for compatibility with the Pioreactor 40ml v1.5.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pioreactor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54460736373059,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/4500\/6147\/files\/20260218_113522_768x736_3423a3ef-1363-4664-8814-ae9bce7c2e9e.webp?v=1777988532"}],"url":"https:\/\/labcrafter.co.uk\/collections\/upgrade-kits-pioreactor.oembed","provider":"LabCrafter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}