What to do with old 454 instruments?

[hoytpr]

Has anyone given thought to how these 454 instruments might be repurposed? Seems like we ought to be able to come up with ideas. If Roche would release the control software at some point, we have 365,000 wells to play with and a facile reagent delivery system.

I'd be interested in hearing from anyone with ideas. Either online or offline. I'm not a tech-transfer person, just a biologist who likes to play with toys.

[HMorrison]

Ours is a big paperweight at the moment. Would love to hear if you come up with a new function (or find a market).