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title: Inoculation Loop Tool
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# Inoculation Loop Tool

```{figure} _static/loop-dip.png
:scale: 25 %

Inoculation loop dipping into a well to pick up duckweed fronds.
```

The inoculation loop tool uses the existing [pen tool](https://jubilee3d.com/index.php?title=Passive_Pen_Tool) to hold an inoculation loop or other probes.

## Parts to Buy

- Inoculation loop
- See the [Jubilee pen tool](https://jubilee3d.com/index.php?title=Passive_Pen_Tool) for all fabrication other files

## Parts to 3D Print

- Beyond the pen tool parts documented at the Jubilee project page, we have a customizable inoculation loop [design](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5523037) to move heavy duckweed fronds.

## Assembly

Find step-by-step build instructions [here](https://github.com/machineagency/science-jubilee/tree/main/docs/pdfs/inoculation_loop_tool_assembly.pdf)