New to Arduino, guidance on a simple syringe pump for my lab. HELP! FOR SCIENCE!

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P.S. - I'm no stranger to that sort of thing, believe me haha. No lie, I have seen PhDs cover screws in modeling clay to try to keep them from backing out....Thankfully I come from a long line of carpenters and machinists, and though I didn't follow in the footsteps, I did learn that nothing is worth building if its not done absolutely right. I just happen to think this one is in my league.