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The most common isothermal DNA detection methods rely on minimal reagents for DNA amplification and simple hardware that can maintain isothermal conditions and read-out a fluorescent or colorimetric signal. Many researchers globally are working on improving these components based on diverse end-user needs. In this work, we present MobileLAMP, an open-source, 3D-printed incubation device designed for loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). Composed of off-the-shelf components, MobileLAMP is easily manufacturable and can be powered via any 5V USB source. The device maintains high thermal stability (standard deviation\u2009=\u20090.2\u00b0C) across a functional range typically used for LAMP (55\u201365\u00b0C) while consuming only 365 mA of current. Efficacy was demonstrated through the colorimetric detection of SARS-CoV-2 and\n                    <jats:italic>Salmonella enterica<\/jats:italic>\n                    serovar Typhi within a 60-minute incubation period. 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