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jacquesm • today at 1:49 AM • 1 reply • view on HN

Very impressive, I really liked how low tech it all was (except for buying a high purity Si wafer but I can see why growing a crystal that size wasn't on the agenda). Nice to mention Jeri, that first 'cooking with Jeri' episode probably ranks as the all-time-high for makers in my book.


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oliculipolicula • today at 2:01 AM

I'm semithrilled to learn that TEOS is hotseller on eBay.. (BC intrusive thoughts of inhaling glass)

Same reaction to purportedly sub-$30/300degC homemade solar cells (BC lead poisoning) inclusive of equipment

https://youtu.be/3ghatCS0_HY <-- another PhD

https://pubs.rsc.org/ta/article-abstract/5/37/19972/587815/H...

(Somewhat more expensive, though more edible ingredients)

https://www.semiconductor.diy/guides/microwave-solar-panels/