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Backyard scientist builds LEDs and RAM from scratch

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A hobbyist known as "Dr. Semiconductor" has successfully created homemade LEDs and RAM in his backyard cleanroom. Matthew Hartensveld, the individual behind the project, utilized a laser purchased from eBay to etch sapphire wafers for LED fabrication. He detailed his process, which involved using gallium nitride, deionized water, acetone, and various metallic layers for contacts, culminating in a functional blue LED. AI

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Backyard scientist builds LEDs and RAM from scratch

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruno Ferreira ·

    Mad scientist makes LEDs in his backyard — semiconductor wizard who made his own RAM turns his attention to using bathroom eBay laser to etch sapphire wafers

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