Applied Science - Channel
Subscribe to see interesting applications of science and technology. You'll see how an electron microscope was built in a home shop, how an X-ray backscatter system works, how to make aerogel, and many other hi-tech projects. Topics usually include electromechanical systems, chemistry, and electronics. Hosted by Ben Krasnow.
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Cryogenic treatment of drill bits: tested 2X lifetime and microstructure analysis
I bought some HSS stub drills, and treated half of them with liquid nitrogen, which improved thei... -
Tutorial: How to build an air muscle and use it in a force-feedback joystick
Link to the instructables article (not written by me): !/ Silicone tubing - McMaster 51135K28... -
UV laser creates disappearing ink in normal printer paper
Ordinary printer paper is darkened by a high power UV laser, and then the affected area disappear... -
The physics of floating screwdrivers
I explain how a jet of air can float a common screwdriver. Plans to make your own fluid turbulen... -
Laser diode self-mixing: Range-finding and sub-micron vibration measurement
A plain laser diode can easily measure sub-micron vibrations from centimeters away by self-mixing... -
Build an electroluminescent glass panel display -- an Apollo DSKY
How to build a replica DSKY unit using an electroluminescent driver circuit and screen-printed co... -
Drill through anything (conductive) with Electrical Discharge Machining
I show how to build an EDM drilling machine, describe how it works, and where to buy parts. Sour... -
Making silica aerogel at home
I followed instructions in the silica TMOS recipe from and successfully produced some small piec... -
High-resolution screen printing demystified
A complete guide to making high-resolution screen prints with minimal tools. Notes: When applyin... -
Magnetic Propulsion
This is a neat little demo that shows how permanent magnets can be used to create propulsion alon... -
Electroluminescent paint and multi-channel control circuit
This electroluminescent paint can make almost any smooth surface glow, even flexible objects. I s... -
MEMs oscillator sensitivity to helium (helium kills iPhones)
I tested the 32KHz MEMs oscillator used in some phones, and discovered that just a 2% helium envi...
