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DIY Scanning Electron Microscope - Overview

Applied Science · demo · Watch on YouTube

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What it is

Ben Krasnow shows the first image from his home-built scanning electron microscope, after months of work, and walks through how the parts operate together.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Used as an example of Applied Science pushing the limits of garage engineering, in DIY microscope threads.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2015, last 2025

What HN commenters said

  1. “Ben Karsnow's channel is really inspiring. With every video, he pushes the limits of what I thought it was possible to do in your garage.”

    Channel pushes limits of garage engineering

    fpordeig, 2015-06 · Strong recommendation · in “Home Built Scanning Tunneling Microscope Electronics”

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Topics: scanning electron microscope, applied science, ben krasnow, diy, vacuum

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