> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware.md).

# Hardware

- [Overview of Hardware Architecture](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/overview-of-hardware-architecture.md): High-level description of hardware architecture
- [Overview of Fluidics](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/overview-of-fluidics.md): Making culture continuous
- [Tubing and connectors](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/overview-of-fluidics/tubing-and-connectors.md): Also known as plumbing
- [Peristaltic Pumps](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/overview-of-fluidics/peristaltic-pumps.md): Just like the digestive system!
- [Fluidics box](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/overview-of-fluidics/fluidics-box.md): Separating fluidic control from the motherboard
- [Overview of Millifluidics](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/overview-of-millifluidics.md)
- [IPPs (Integrated Peristaltic Pumps)](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/overview-of-millifluidics/ipps-integrated-peristaltic-pumps.md)
- [Pressure Regulator](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/overview-of-millifluidics/pressure-regulator.md): Described initially in Huang, Heins et al. 2022 Nature Biotech
- [Vial Caps](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/vial-caps.md)
- [Universal Vial Cap Construction Guide (Luer Connectors Only)](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/vial-caps/universal-vial-cap-construction-guide-luer-connectors-only.md)
- [5 and 7 Port Nylon Tubing Caps Construction Protocol](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/vial-caps/5-and-7-port-nylon-tubing-caps-construction-protocol.md)
- [Smart Sleeve](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/smart-sleeve.md)
- [Vial Board](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/smart-sleeve/vial-board.md)
- [Stirring](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/smart-sleeve/stirring.md)
- [Temperature](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/smart-sleeve/temperature.md)
- [Optical Density](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/smart-sleeve/optical-density.md)
- [OD90 vs OD135](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/smart-sleeve/optical-density/od90-vs-od135.md)
- [Motherboard Layout and Circuitry](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/motherboard-layout-and-circuitry.md): This page aims to go more in depth into the Motherboard's circuitry to assist users in making the necessary modifications to add/subtract new experimental parameters or tune existing ones.
- [Arduino](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/motherboard-layout-and-circuitry/arduino.md): Resources related to using and programming arduinos for eVOLVER.
- [Sensor/Actuator Board Slots](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/motherboard-layout-and-circuitry/sensor-actuator-board-slots.md)
- [Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Boards](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/motherboard-layout-and-circuitry/pulse-width-modulation-pwm-boards.md)
- [Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) Boards](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/motherboard-layout-and-circuitry/analog-to-digital-converter-adc-boards.md)
- [RS485 Board](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/motherboard-layout-and-circuitry/rs485-board.md)
- [Raspberry Pi](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/raspberry-pi.md): Resources for setting up and interacting with the Raspberry Pi for use in the eVOLVER platform.
- [Chassis](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/chassis.md)
- [Light Blocker / Splash Guard](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/light-blocker-splash-guard.md)
- [Known Issues](https://khalil-lab.gitbook.io/evolver/hardware/known-issues.md)


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