What If I had a Microwave Gun?
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Published 2017-12-13
Yes, I build this out of two microwaves from a local thrift store. Now you can too. I've included schematics, a design, and some measurements.
For more information, check the various links in the description.
ATTENTION - This is dangerous. High voltage can be fatal. Handle with extreme care.
0:22 Everything We Need
1:52 Schematic
2:28 Design Process
3:29 What If I had a Microwave Gun
4:57 Anti-Drone Warfare
If you are looking to build your own microwave gun:
Have some experience with high voltage and some understanding of RF.
Working microwaves can be purchased for between $10-20 at a thrift store; check there first.
The horn requires at least a 3' square foot thin steel plate.
The handles I used were actually two mailbox mounting posts.
Batteries not included!
Links:
Magnetron Theory - www.cpii.com/docs/related/2/MAG%20TECH%20ART.pdf
Microwave Oven Theory - www.microtechfactoryservice.com/doubler.html
Do Microwave Cause Cancer? - www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/radiation-expo…
The BIGGEST Microwave Gun I could find - typnet.net/Articles/WeedKiller.pdf
Narrator:
Dayton Aardema - EE
Music:
Cody Aardema - Blueprint Theme
Silent Partner - Clear Eyes (Youtube Audio Lib)
All Comments (21)
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Hugely underrated channel sir! You have great content and the best part for someone looking to actually learn is that you do a great job of explaining the theory behind the stuff and have great links for further reading. Thank you so much for the great work you are doing
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People don't realize how intelligent this gent is. SUBSCRIBED - hope to see this channel grow!!!
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This channel deserves far more subs. 😀
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Awesome job!
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so when are you going to build a proton accelerator?
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Really amazing, please can you share with me how you designed the waveguide in detail?
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love the mad-scientist approach
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So damn great u r super natural mind
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why don't you make an octagonal mirror, it seems to me that it will be even stronger
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I wonder what would happen with two magnetrons opposing one another
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2:16 "Every..(cant hear) I apply power to the magnetron it wont turn on." Wont turn on? I can clearly see that it will?
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awesome
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Cool , my guy
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so, that beast that you built, how far a drone must be in order for the jammer to affect the signal?
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Wood is conductive at high voltages. (due to moisture) Trust me, I had built a jacobs ladder and the wires were nailed into a piece of wood. When I turned it on, it arced into the concrete into ground.
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You're a pretty smart guy. As you probably already know, if you shaped your reflector in the form of a parabola your output would be more coherent.
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It would be great if you can focus the beam.
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I’m gonna bring you a do not try at home do it yourself video lol
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I have a phobia of microwaves. I know how they work and I have a basic understanding of radio but something about them and CRTs just freaks me out. No way would I be in the same room as that thing. It also looks like you have the power of it turned down somehow? I would think that 1000 watts of RF would be enough to destroy most electronics like that little radio.
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can you heat some food with it too or is too low energy?
