DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
I decided to design and build a scanning electron microscope (SEM) in my home workshop to see if it was even possible. Spoiler alert: it is. I didn’t originally intend to create an SEM that could compare to a $75,000 entry-level commercial model, but the project turned out more successful than I expected. It produces […]
Making research-grade equipment from repurposed parts.
Make it measurable. Make it cheap. Make it open.
“We don’t need permission for anything!”
Small, dedicated boards drive servomotors without (or with) programming.
A roundup of punk science projects and ideas.
The creative explosion of Science Hack Day.
