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- Student builds chips at home in his garage.
DIY Chip Making at a Whole New Level
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In summary: It's amazing to see someone so young with such a passion for technology and science. It's important to encourage and guide them in a safe and responsible way.In summary, a 22-year-old named Zeloof has been building chips in his parents' garage since late 2018 while studying electrical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Some concerns have been raised about the safety and disposal of the chemicals involved, but Zeloof claims he follows safety protocols. He has already successfully completed a project called "Z1" and has received attention for it. The conversation also mentions other young people who have engaged in risky technological pursuits, such as a Boy Scout salvaging radioactive components from smoke detectors and a middle school student achieving nuclear fusion in his family's
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Good for him. I do have to say I hope he is careful and responsible about how he handles and disposes of the chemicals involved. Some of them are quite nasty (there was a moderate-size IC fab operation in the back-half of an HP division that I worked in about 30 years ago).
I thought this part was funny:
Nice job of bonding out his "Z1" chip:
I thought this part was funny:
Nice job of bonding out his "Z1" chip:
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It's scary what kids get into:
- boy scout salvages the radioactive components of smoke detectors and makes his garage a superfund site
- that kid doing the Jacob's ladder high-voltage electrical video for Youtube
- kid doing fusion research in garage later accepted into college to do same
Boy Scout Followup
https://www.foxnews.com/story/radioactive-boy-scout-charged-in-smoke-detector-theft
Jacob's Ladder Video
Located somewhere on PF, be the first to find it and become a PF star.
Youngest Fusion researcher
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.co...-nuclear-fusion-in-his-family-playroom-631163
- boy scout salvages the radioactive components of smoke detectors and makes his garage a superfund site
- that kid doing the Jacob's ladder high-voltage electrical video for Youtube
- kid doing fusion research in garage later accepted into college to do same
Boy Scout Followup
https://www.foxnews.com/story/radioactive-boy-scout-charged-in-smoke-detector-theft
Jacob's Ladder Video
Located somewhere on PF, be the first to find it and become a PF star.
Youngest Fusion researcher
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.co...-nuclear-fusion-in-his-family-playroom-631163
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Hopefully fairly soon somebody will give him the tip to not block cooling holes with decals...jedishrfu said:
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As long as they don't defy the warning label and start ingesting them.jedishrfu said:
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Sadly the Boy Scout has facial lesions that authorities believe came from handling the Americium 241.
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Yeah, it's sad, but partly Darwin in action. I wish he would have had better Mentors (parents?) when he was young.jedishrfu said:
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So true.
Related to DIY Chip Making at a Whole New Level
1. What is DIY Chip Making at a Whole New Level?
DIY Chip Making at a Whole New Level is the process of creating your own computer chips or integrated circuits using various materials and techniques. It allows for customization and innovation in the field of electronics.
2. What materials are needed for DIY Chip Making at a Whole New Level?
The materials needed may vary depending on the specific chip being made, but generally, you will need silicon wafers, chemicals for etching and doping, photoresist, and a cleanroom environment for precise manufacturing.
3. Is DIY Chip Making at a Whole New Level difficult?
Yes, DIY Chip Making at a Whole New Level is a complex and challenging process that requires a lot of knowledge and experience in electronics and engineering. It also requires specialized equipment and a controlled environment.
4. What are the benefits of DIY Chip Making at a Whole New Level?
The main benefit of DIY Chip Making at a Whole New Level is the ability to create customized and unique chips for specific purposes. It also allows for experimentation and innovation in the field of electronics, and can potentially save costs compared to purchasing pre-made chips.
5. Are there any risks associated with DIY Chip Making at a Whole New Level?
Yes, there are risks involved in DIY Chip Making at a Whole New Level. The process involves working with hazardous chemicals and requires precision and caution to avoid damaging the chips. It is important to have proper training and safety measures in place before attempting to make chips at a whole new level.
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