Applied Science - Channel
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Hybrid rocket engine with acrylic and gaseous oxygen
I built a small rocket engine for demonstration purposes. The engine is built from a 2" diameter ... -
How to TIG weld aluminum beverage cans together
I show how to weld aluminum cans together with a cheap import TIG welder. I am not a professiona... -
pH indicating soap bubbles (Ben Krasnow - new channel name!)
I thought it would be cool to have a colored soap bubble that responded to changes in pH. I conc... -
Cathode ray tube disassembly and explanation
I cut open a cathode ray tube (picture tube, or CRT) and explain the internal parts and their fun... -
Extech IR250 infrared thermometer disassembly and plans for thermal imaging
One of my ongoing projects is to develop a low-cost thermal imaging camera. In this video, I tak... -
How a liquid lens works (electrowetting)
A liquid lens works by changing the shape of a water drop by creating an electrostatic field that... -
Creating X-rays with a standard vacuum tube
I forced an RCA 811A tube to produce some X-rays by operating the tube in cold-cathode mode at ab... -
Dry water and Burning ice: all about gas hydrates
Two unusual materials with unusual names. I show how to make "dry" water and propane gas hydrate... -
How to electropolish aluminum
I show a basic electropolishing technique that requires no special equipment and has proven to wo... -
Ultra low-temperature cascade refrigeration system repair
I bought a -100*C refrigerated cold trap from a surplus sale, which was not operational. In this... -
Make plastic printed circuits with a standard laser cutter
I developed a new chemical process to make double-sided PCBs with a laser cutter, and some common... -
Engineering magnetics -- practical introduction to BH curve
A practical introduction to understanding magnetic devices such as transformers and motors. This...