DIY Chip Making at a Whole New Level

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The discussion centers around the DIY chip-making efforts of a young individual, highlighting both the innovative aspects and the potential risks associated with such activities. It includes commentary on safety practices, the handling of hazardous materials, and anecdotes about other young individuals engaging in risky scientific endeavors.

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  • Some participants express concern about the safety and responsibility of handling chemicals in DIY chip-making, referencing past experiences with hazardous materials in industrial settings.
  • There are humorous anecdotes shared about young individuals engaging in risky scientific activities, including salvaging radioactive components and conducting high-voltage experiments.
  • One participant notes the potential dangers of improper handling of materials, specifically mentioning the health consequences faced by a boy scout who salvaged radioactive components.
  • Another participant reflects on the lack of mentorship for young individuals engaging in such activities, suggesting that better guidance could prevent dangerous situations.

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Participants generally agree on the potential dangers associated with DIY scientific endeavors, particularly regarding safety and mentorship. However, there are differing views on the implications of these activities and the responsibilities of the individuals involved.

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Some discussions reference specific incidents and individuals, highlighting the variability in experiences and outcomes related to DIY science. The conversation does not resolve the broader implications of these activities or the adequacy of safety measures.

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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:

Late in 2018, Zeloof started at Carnegie Mellon University, hacking on pieces of garage fab equipment in his dorm room while studying electrical engineering. Although he says he followed safety protocols, the university took exception to the x-ray machine in his dorm room

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
 
jedishrfu said:
- boy scout salvages the radioactive components of smoke detectors and makes his garage a superfund site
As long as they don't defy the warning label and start ingesting them. :wink:
 
Sadly the Boy Scout has facial lesions that authorities believe came from handling the Americium 241.
 
jedishrfu said:
Sadly the Boy Scout has facial lesions that authorities believe came from handling the Americium 241.
Yeah, it's sad, but partly Darwin in action. I wish he would have had better Mentors (parents?) when he was young.
 

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