History of a Lost Supermaterial & How To Make It (Starlite Part 2) NightHawkInLight 2020-08-01 | In this video I explore the history of Starlite, homemade materials with similar properties, and commercial variants. Check out my sponsor Brilliant for a great way to learn math, science, and computer science: https://www.Brilliant.org/NightHawkThere are many links below to references used in creating this video, and I'll start with the link to the original demonstration of Starlite on the show Tomorrow's World: youtu.be/W4nnLP--uTILink to an excellent BBC documentary that first exposed me to Starlite: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2KEtU5wGx-F9mvBeJKT5TRLl2aWWmPdhA special thanks to James Van Daele for digging up Boeing's patent for fire resistant plastic and sending it my way. That patent can be seen here (still in effect): patents.google.com/patent/US7618563Here is a now expired patent filed by Monsanto (go figure) in 1978 which is now expired, and dives deep into the chemistry of intumescent coatings. Very enlightening, and thanks to it's expired status it is probably the core of the many modern insumescent paints now on the market: patents.google.com/patent/US4247435A(Possibly coincidental, but it is interesting that this patent was filed just a few years before the invention of Starlite.)This is the oldest patent for an intumescent fireproofing product I was able to find: patents.google.com/patent/BE568040A/enAnother short history of Maurice Ward and Starlite: youtu.be/uzpymm-mqmYMaurice Ward's personal blog (only updated a few times): http://mauricewardstarlite.blogspot.comA transcript from the BBC program Stuff: A Horizon Guide To Materials where a laser test is conducted on Starlite and the laser blows a fuse rather than completing the test (at 5:20): search.alexanderstreet.com/preview/work/bibliographic_entity%7Cvideo_work%7C4037792Here is my previous video documenting my first attempt at replicating Starlite: youtu.be/aqR4_UoBIzYThank you very much to all of my Patreon supporters who have contributed to help me create videos like this one. A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThis video has been dubbed using an artificial voice via aloud.area120.google.com to increase accessibility. You can change the audio track language in the Settings menu.Thanks for watching!-Ben
Making Opals for Free Air Conditioning NightHawkInLight 2024-03-15 | Check out my sponsor Brilliant, free for 30 days (and get 20% off a premium subscription!) by using this link: brilliant.org/nighthawkIn this video we explore the creation of synthetic opal in the workshop with the end goal of improving our homemade radiative sky cooling coatings.The Thought Emporium's video about making opal: youtube.com/watch?v=d7MvGFX_VKoThe paper referenced throughout this video (this link will download a pdf): link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11051-016-3691-8.pdfThank you so much to those of you who support this channel on Patreon! Your support helps give me confidence to spend my time researching projects that are of value for more than just video views.A special thank you to my top patrons:Aik193, Chris, Damián Arrillaga, Daniel Moore, Dustin B , Eugene Pakhomov, Evan Hughes, Evan Relf, Gusbear, Jedediah Kivi, Jonathan Wilt, Iain Rei, Josh Hoppes, Mark Roth, Matthew, Matthias S., Michel Pastor, Nick Gerner, PabloXIII, Parker Jones, Peter Gordon, PeteyPak, Sam Hodge, Santiago Perez, Simone Chiesi, Syniurge, Teague Lasser, WilSkarlet, Yanko Yankulov, Alvaro Figueroapatreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThank you for watching!
Solar Powered Flying Noodles - The Best DIY Science Experiment NightHawkInLight 2024-02-15 | Thanks to Anker for sponsoring this video!🔋 Click HERE to secure your power solution and take the first step towards uninterrupted power supply: https://ankerfast.club/ALOvFPIn this video I learn how to make a giant version of my favorite science toy, and also learn a little bit about solar weather balloons.Thanks to WKPS 1 and Danny Bowman of Bovine Aerospace for allowing the use of their footage.WKPS 1: youtube.com/@WKPSDanny Bowman: youtube.com/@DannyBowmanBovineAerospacebovineaerospace.wordpress.comBelow are links to the various items used in this project. These are affiliate links (I may be compensated if you make a purchase):Ebay affiliate links:0.31 mil painter's plastic: ebay.us/imelbVGlue Tape: ebay.us/d7ZcZvPine Fatwood: ebay.us/NHYXu22 Gallon Bucket: ebay.us/dmVJe1Flying Solar Balloon Pre-Made Toy: ebay.us/hi9IrSAmazon affiliate page with all items:amazon.com/shop/nighthawkinlight/list/315G94VQMJ7JX?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfnighthawkinlightThank you so much to those of you who support this channel on Patreon! Your support helps give me confidence to spend my time researching projects that are of value for more than just video views.A special thank you to my top patrons:Aik193, Chris, Damián Arrillaga, Daniel Moore, Eugene Pakhomov, Evan Hughes, Evan Relf, Gusbear, Jedediah Kivi, Jonathan Wilt, Josh Hoppes, Mark Roth, Matthew, Matthias S., Michel Pastor, Nick Gerner, PabloXIII, Parker Jones, Peter Gordon, PeteyPak, Sam Hodge, Santiago Perez, Simone Chiesi, Syniurge, Teague Lasser, WilSkarlet, Yanko Yankulov, Alvaro Figueroapatreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThank you for watching!#AnkerSOLIX #LIVEINPOWER #AnkerSOLIXF3800 #ANKERPARTNER
Experiments to Make Self-Cooling Fabric NightHawkInLight 2024-01-06 | Check out my sponsor Brilliant, free for 30 days (and get 20% off a premium subscription!) by using this link: brilliant.org/nighthawkIn this video we follow a paper that describes achieving a daytime radiative cooling effect on cotton fabric through the growth of CaCO3 microspheres directly onto the fibers. The paper can be found here: doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2022.109988My previous video in this radiative cooling series: youtu.be/KDRnEm-B3AI?si=T7ltrmPqWw4WJJ3yThank you so much to those of you who support this channel on Patreon! Your support really helps give me confidence to spend my time researching projects that are of value for more than just video views. Shoutout to my top patrons: Eugene Pakhomov, Peter Gordon, Evan Hughes, Teague Lasser, Matthias S., Michel Pastor, PabloXIII, Parker Jones, Simone Chiesi, Steve C, Yanko Yankulov, Walter Montalvo, Carl Katzenberger, Damián Arrillaga, Dan L, Edward Unthank, Gusbear, Jon Hartmann, Kejie YU, Kirk Werklund, Lisa L, Mark Roth, PabloXIII, Santiago Perez, Steve C, Thibaud Peverelli, Tristan Tonks, WilSkarlet, Yanko Yankulov, and Matthew.patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks everyone for watching!
Test Multiple Variables at Once to Optimize Anything NightHawkInLight 2023-10-12 | Check out my sponsor Brilliant, free for 30 days (and get 20% off an annual premium subscription!) by using this link: brilliant.org/nighthawkIn this video I explore a multivariate experimental method called orthogonal (Taguchi) arrays.Thanks to Guillotined Chemistry and Xoltri for their contributions that helped make this video happen. You'll find lots of useful info on their channels, especially in reference to making senko hanabi:youtube.com/@GuillotinedChemistry youtube.com/@xoltriHere is my own senko hanabi playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1a2HkcVbmAVW5LBBThCdHPD3BKDd03Tj&si=zWLKSyaI1ZLcOsRzThank you so much to those of you who support this channel on Patreon! Your support really helps give me confidence to spend my time researching projects that are of value for more than just video views. Shoutout to my top patrons: Eugene Pakhomov, Peter Gordon, Evan Hughes, Teague Lasser, Matthias S., Michel Pastor, PabloXIII, Parker Jones, Simone Chiesi, Steve C, Yanko Yankulov, Walter Montalvo, Carl Katzenberger, Damián Arrillaga, Dan L, Edward Unthank, Gusbear, Jon Hartmann, Kejie YU, Kirk Werklund, Lisa L, Mark Roth, PabloXIII, Santiago Perez, Steve C, Thibaud Peverelli, Tristan Tonks, WilSkarlet, Yanko Yankulovpatreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks everyone for watching!
Easy Heat from DIY Solar Thermal Panels NightHawkInLight 2023-08-09 | Check out my sponsor Brilliant, free for 30 days (and get 20% off an annual premium subscription!) by using this link: brilliant.org/nighthawkIn this video I decided to make a solar heating panel with design features that will be compatible with sky cooling later on. Solar heating is a very efficient method of using solar energy, with the ability to absorb 900-1000w/m2 of heat from sunlight, compared to only 200-300w/m2 of electricity that could be generated from a similarly sized standard solar panel.Here are a few links to solar fan kits that can be used to complete this project (these are affiliate links):Amazon: amzn.to/452ivZREbay: ebay.us/T1iV3jHere are a few links to the videos referenced in this project:Cooling paint part 1: youtu.be/N3bJnKmeNJYCooling paint part 2: youtu.be/KDRnEm-B3AIThank you so much to those of you who support this channel on Patreon! Your support really helps give me confidence to spend my time researching projects that are of value for more than just video views. Shoutout to my top patrons: Eugene Pakhomov, Peter Gordon, Evan Hughes, Teague Lasser, Matthias S., Michel Pastor, PabloXIII, Parker Jones, Simone Chiesi, Steve C, Yanko Yankulovpatreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks everyone for watching!
Making Infrared Cooling Paint From Grocery Store Items (w/Novel CaCO₃ Microsphere Synthesis) NightHawkInLight 2023-07-01 | Check out my sponsor Brilliant, free for 30 days by using this link: brilliant.org/nighthawkIn this video we explore new methods of making cutting edge radiative sky cooling paint with common grocery and hardware store items. This paint when properly applied can allow for clean, electricity free air conditioning to several degrees below ambient air temperature in direct sunlight.My previous radiative cooling paint video: youtu.be/N3bJnKmeNJYCooling paint video(s) by Tech Ingredients: youtu.be/5zW9_ztTiw8 & youtu.be/dNs_kNilSjkNightHawkInLight's super CaCO₃ micro-sphere pigment recipe:Sodium Carbonate (washing soda) ......... 20g dissolved in 200 mL waterCalcium Chloride (painter's desiccant) ... 10g dissolved in 100 mL waterCitric Acid (used for canning) .................. 3g dissolved in 30 mL water1. Combine Calcium Chloride and Citric Acid solutions into one container.2. Adjust the temperature of the liquids to be between 10-20°C (50-70°F).3. Pour Calcium Chloride/Citric Acid solution into mixer and begin stirring.4. Pour the Sodium Carbonate solution into the mixer and begin a timer.5. Allow solution to mix for 1 minute.6. Turn off mixer and pour the liquid into a separate container.7. Wash the mixer with vinegar and water to prepare for the next batch.***Make 3 total batches following steps 1-7, each time allowing the solution to mix for 1minute. To save time you can make large quantities of the starting solutions all at once,chill all of it to 10-20°C, and then measure out enough for individual batches by volumejust prior to mixing.8. Make a fourth batch, mixing for an increased time of 5 minutes.***Optional: Make a fifth batch at 1/3 scale, mixing for an increased time of 8-10 minutes.9. Allow 20-60 minutes for the pigment to settle out of all batches.10. Pour the water off the top of the settled pigment and refill containers with water.11. Repeat settling and pouring off water 1-2 more times.12. Cut a rectangular opening in the bottom of a disposable bread tin.13. Line the tin with paper towel and a sheet of white printer paper.14. Pour the pigment solutions into the tin, using the paper as a filter.15. Pour extra distilled water over the pigment to wash it.16. Once filtered, place the whole tin into an oven to dry at 100°C (212°F).17. Collect pigment, breaking up clumps in a blender if needed.Thank you to everyone that supports this channel on Patreon! A special thanks to my top patrons: Teague Lasser, Eugene Pakhomov, Evan Hughes, Peter Gordon, and those who have chosen to remain anonymous. Thank you!patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
6 Unauthorized Uses for a Medical Oxygen Concentrator NightHawkInLight 2023-03-16 | In this video I test several experimental projects with an oxygen concentrator. There was no script for this one so you get to see a bit of my experimental process.Thank you to everyone that supports this channel on Patreon! A special thanks to my top patrons: Teague Lasser, Eugene Pakhomov, Evan Hughes, Edward Unthank, and those who have chosen to remain anonymous. Thank you!patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsVideos referenced in this project:Steel Wool Fireworks on the Beach - youtu.be/gnRcDtMniVEHow to Make a Thermal Lance Kit - youtu.be/EA-VCaBUsCASenko Hanabi playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1a2HkcVbmAVW5LBBThCdHPD3BKDd03TjMake a Hybrid Rocket Engine with Pasta - youtu.be/tHzsZkh3iWg
Testing an Expansive Firewall Pipe Collar (Intumescent Graphite) NightHawkInLight 2023-02-15 | Here's a quick follow up to my last video about intercalated graphite and it's use in intumescent, fire resistant products (seen here: youtu.be/8Z5RPPRS-KQ). This pipe collar uses strips of compressed expandable graphite flake with a flexible binder to wrap around pipes and seal them off in case of fire. Pretty neat.Thanks to Structure Tech Home Inspections for allowing me to use their footage of a successful collar test. Their video can be seen here: youtu.be/n_D_w3bgfVUDirect link to their channel: youtube.com/@StructureTech1Thank you to everyone that supports this channel on Patreon! A special thanks to my top patrons: Teague Lasser, Eugene Pakhomov, Evan Hughes, Edward Unthank, and those who have chosen to remain anonymous. Thank you!patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
Fireproof Expanding Graphite NightHawkInLight 2023-02-11 | Check out my sponsor Brilliant and use this link for 20% off a premium subscription: brilliant.org/nighthawk - In this video we make intercalated graphite, useful for making graphite foil, graphene, intumescent fire barriers, superconductors, etc.. In addition to this I compare multiple methods of intumescent fire protection to find out if expandable graphite preforms as well as carbon foam.As a result of my tests in this video: For indoor intumescent fireproofing I recommend using commercially made paints containing ammonium or melamine polyphosphate and pentaerythritol. I have not compared brand names to identify the very best fireproof paint, but several that I believe will provide very good protection are as follows:- Contego Reactive Fire Barrier- Firetect WT-102- Fireguard E84- Flameoff Fire Barrier PaintRobert Murray Smith's intercalated graphite playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbQqm4rNo6260cpskAQjb91B15qqP9LBuThank you to everyone that supports this channel on Patreon! A special thanks to my top patrons: Teague Lasser, Eugene Pakhomov, Evan Hughes, Edward Unthank, and those who have chosen to remain anonymous. Thank you!patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
A Machine That Turns Plants Into Rope NightHawkInLight 2022-12-06 | Check out my sponsor Brilliant and use this link for 20% off a premium subscription: brilliant.org/nighthawk - In this video I assemble and test a rope machine that is theoretically capable of taking any fibrous material (such as straw or other plant fibers) and turning them into two stranded rope. This machine was purchased on Aliexpress for about $900 ($300 for the machine, $600 for shipping). The seller has since deleted their account. It seems these machines are made and sold by a variety of different factories with subtle differences between designs. After a bit of work improving a few faults in the manufacturing it seems to work well. I'll likely use the rope from this machine for a number of future projects.Here is one of my earlier videos about making grass rope by hand: youtu.be/5DG26XDPpB8Big thanks to everyone that supports this channel on Patreon! A special thanks to my top patrons: Teague Lasser, Eugene Pakhomov, Evan Hughes, Edward Unthank, and those who have chosen to remain anonymous. Thank you!patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
How To Make Infrared Cooling Paint (Electricity Free Air Conditioning) NightHawkInLight 2022-07-09 | Check out my sponsor Brilliant and use this link for 20% off a premium subscription: brilliant.org/nighthawk In this video I make ultrawhite radiative paints for passive, electricity free cooling.Here is a partial list of the resources and relevant websites I found while researching this project:Article about CaCO3 and BaSO4 Radiative Cooling in Commercial-like Paints: sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666386420302368?via%3DihubThis is a patent related to the above article: patents.google.com/patent/WO2020072818A1/enFormation and Application of High Reflectivity Controllable Barium Sulfate Microspheres: mdpi.com/2073-4352/8/9/333/htmDesigning Porous Polymers for Daytime Radiative Cooling: proceedings.iaamonline.org/article/vpoam-2021-0149This is the only company I found that has installed sky cooling panels in limited test cases: skycoolsystems.comThis article describes testing of a radiative cooling film using glass microbeads as the infrared emitter: sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542435118304689Website associated with the above article: https://www.radi-cool.com.my/mediaBig thanks to everyone that supports this channel on Patreon! A special thanks to my top patrons: Teague Lasser, Eugene Pakhomov, and those who have chosen to remain anonymous. Thank you!patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
Recycled Bedsheets Make The Best Waterproof Tarps NightHawkInLight 2022-01-31 | In this video I show an easy way to make your own silicone waterproofing and use it to make fabric tarps. Check out my sponsor, MEL Science, and use the code "nighthawk" for 60% off: melscience.com/sBDyI thought to try making my own waterproofing with naptha after watching this excellent video about making deep pour silicone mold material: youtu.be/E_IOqxds130In case there's any concern about the environmental effects of evaporated naptha, from the sources I could find it has a very short half life in the atmosphere and is not of significant concern: webwiser.nlm.nih.gov/substance?substanceId=356&identifier=Naphtha&identifierType=name&menuItemId=76&catId=115Big thanks to everyone that supports this channel on Patreon! A special thanks to my top patrons: Teague Lasser, Carl Katzenburger, Dan L, Eugene Pakhomov, Jon Hartmann, and those who have chosen to remain anonymous. Thank you!patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
The Worlds First non-Flammable Fireworks (a novel way to make Senko Hanabi Sparklers) NightHawkInLight 2021-12-22 | In this video we explore a brand new process to make Senko Hanabi Sparklers, using a powder that is less flammable than the paper it's rolled in. Check out my sponsor Brilliant and get 20% off an annual membership! https://www.Brilliant.org/NightHawk/I've now organized all of my Senko Hanabi videos into one playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1a2HkcVbmAVW5LBBThCdHPD3BKDd03TjBelow are links to some of the resources mentioned in this video:Dr. Van Der Sypt's papers on Senko Hanabi (pdf download links):http://www.jpyro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/J2022_1_hsgty.pdfhttp://www.jpyro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/J32_43_wwaqr.pdfhttp://www.jpyro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/J32_27_hfrdt.pdfMark Anticole's YouTube channel which includes excellent videos on Senko Hanabi:youtube.com/c/GuillotinedChemistrySenko Hanabi seminar link (currently accessible to WPA members only):westernpyro.org/recordingsThe title of this video makes quite a claim that I'm certain will be disputed in the comments from a perfectly literal perspective, however, flammable materials is an official classification typically reserved for things that are more flammable than ordinary objects like paper and wood. For that reason, I think calling these sparklers non-flammable is an accurate descriptor for practical purposes. Certainly they are the least flammable fireworks in the world, and the only fireworks that do not contain an oxidizing or explosive ingredient. The use of potassium bicarbonate (and sodium bicarbonate) as the primary mass of a firework composition is completely novel, and makes these very safe both to make and store compared to other fireworks.This video was supported by all of my Patreon backers, for which I am extremely grateful. A special thanks to my top Patrons: Dan L, Eugene Pakhomov, Jon HartmannYou can support my videos directly by visiting: patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
DIY Oxy Hydrogen Torch Using Water Electrolysis NightHawkInLight 2021-08-03 | In this video I put a combined output electrolysis device to use by making an HHO micro torch. This uses an electrolysis design I built in my previous video (which can be seen here): youtu.be/d85OX6yEwE0This torch is useful for a variety of chemistry experiments as well as small welding and jewelry projects. At one point in this video I demonstrate its use for making synthetic rubies, an experiment I have done on several occasions via other means. Check these videos for more on that topic:Making synthetic rubies in the workshop: youtu.be/MLV1pPvTpIwHow to make rubies in a microwave: youtu.be/ybcdRQmQcHQThis video was supported by all of my Patreon backers, for which I am extremely grateful. A special thanks to my top Patrons: Dan L, Eugene Pakhomov, Jon HartmannYou can support my videos directly by visiting: patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
DIY Hydrogen/Oxygen Generators From Grocery Store Items (HHO Fuel Cells & Split Cell Electrolysis) NightHawkInLight 2021-07-01 | In this video we look at several electrolysis designs and their function. Check out this video's sponsor, MEL Physics! Use the promo code "nighthawk" for 50% your first set of experiments: melscience.com/s3pMost DC power supplies will work adequately well for electrolysis, the most common of which is a 12v battery charger or a car battery itself. For more control it is best to use an adjustable power supply. Here is an affiliate link where you can purchase a similar 30v 10a power supply as I use in this video: ebay.us/2DY3Y0The last design shown in this video for a combined output HHO fuel cell I first stumbled on here: youtu.be/bIVbbqRkudwAfter filming this video I realized that the plastic bottles I used for several of my designs had become quite brittle, and found research showing that hydroxide solutions are known to be quite damaging to plastics: sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/environmental-stress-crackingI did not notice increased brittleness in the clear plastic container of my final split electrolysis design, but the plastic is much thicker and so it may take longer to show weakness. A suitable precaution to give the cell the longest life may be to empty it of electrolyte while in storage. A stainless steel or glass container should be able to store the hydroxide solution indefinitely.A special thanks to my top Patrons: LVE, Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! If you enjoy these videos please consider supporting my efforts to continually improve them: patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
How to Make a Levitating Hot Dog Cooker NightHawkInLight 2021-05-15 | Well, here's a video you probably never thought you'd see! Check out my sponsor Brilliant with this link to learn something new and get 20% off a premium membership: https://www.Brilliant.org/NightHawk/This video was inspired by one of my favorite science channels hosted by Bruce Yeany. Check out his channel here: youtube.com/user/YeanyScienceHere's a direct link to his attempt at floating hot dog cooking: youtu.be/annHcRS0oJIA special thanks to my top Patrons: LVE, Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! If you enjoy these videos please consider supporting my efforts to continually improve them: patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
*Impossible* Glass Cutting With DIY Sandblaster NightHawkInLight 2021-04-20 | In this video I demonstrate how to make a mini sandblaster/sandblasting cabinet, and use it for a surprisingly effective glass cutting method. Using ordinary play sand and a bit of electrical tape it's possible to cut complex shapes including tight curves and sharp inside corners into glass.Some inspiration for this project came from The King Of Random: youtu.be/IesoInphasIAnd also from the channel Cutter Master: youtube.com/channel/UC2-GV0jZOcaO8MKm4wMA5IQHere is my earlier video about making the mini sandblaster for fossil extraction: youtu.be/jLCdZFXVl14A special thanks to my top Patrons: LVE, Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! If you enjoy these videos please consider supporting my efforts to continually improve them: patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
Fire Driven Sound Waves in a Quartz Tube NightHawkInLight 2021-04-01 | In this video I take a break from the heavy technical side of thermoacoustics to play with a giant propane powered singing tube. This is also called a Rijke tube, and you can find another great video explaining how they work from Bruce Yeany here: youtu.be/hMf8Rn4bdMEAlso check out the other videos so far in my thermoacoustic series:Part one, thermoacoustic engines: youtu.be/abswNCqnMRQPart two, thermoacoustic refrigeration: youtu.be/kkBBkQ8jFRYA special thanks to my top Patrons: LVE, Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! If you enjoy these videos please consider supporting my efforts to continually improve them: patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
Acoustic Cooling & How To Manipulate Heat With Sound (Thermoacoustics Part 2) NightHawkInLight 2021-03-18 | In this video we explore another facet of thermoacoustics: heat pumps and refrigeration. Check out my sponsor MEL Science and use the promo code "nighthawk" for 25% off the first month: http://bit.ly/MELScienceNHiLResources for further study:Blade Attila's excellent thermoacoustic/heat engine page: youtube.com/user/bladeattilaPart 1 of my thermoacoustic series: youtu.be/abswNCqnMRQIn depth paper on the function of a basic thermoacoustic refrigerator: researchgate.net/publication/254810534_Loudspeaker-driven_thermo-acoustic_refrigerationHere's a paper done on a modified NASA heat pump: asa.scitation.org/doi/10.1121/1.428635This page has a nice animation comparing sound wave particle movement vs. pressure: physicslens.com/pressure-variation-in-stationary-sound-wavesA special thanks to my top Patrons: LVE, Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! If you enjoy these videos please consider supporting my efforts to continually improve them: patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
Acoustic Energy & Surprising Ways To Harness It (Intro To Thermoacoustics) NightHawkInLight 2021-01-22 | Here I introduce a series of experiments culminating in how to make a thermoacoustic engine. Check out my sponsor Brilliant for a great way to keep your mind sharp and learn something new: brilliant.org/nighthawkBelow are some sources I found helpful in my research for this video:BladeAtilla was very helpful in troubleshooting issues with the thermoacoustic engine design: youtube.com/user/bladeattilaWiki on thermoacoustics: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoacoustic_heat_engineWiki on acoustic resonance (great animations for understanding sound waves): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acoustic_resonanceModeling a driven thermoacoustic oscillator: sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/mxp/student-projects/2017_spring/s17_thermoacousticlaserVarious experiments with a standing wave engine: https://labs.wsu.edu/matveev/acoustics/In depth study on a thermoacoustic refrigerator: researchgate.net/publication/318648198_Study_on_A_Standing_Wave_Thermo_acoustic_Refrigerator_Made_of_Readily_Available_MaterialsA special thanks to my top Patrons: LVE, Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! If you enjoy these videos please consider supporting my efforts to continually improve them: patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
How To Make Lampblack (Ancient Ink & Rare Firework Ingredient) NightHawkInLight 2020-12-22 | In this video I make an ancient pigment only found in the finest Japanese calligraphy ink, which doubles as one of the rarest firework ingredients in the world.Links to find the supplies used in this video (these are affiliate links):Pine fatwood: http://ebay.us/VfuaKmGlass dip pens: http://ebay.us/r22mdjAnimal hide glue: http://ebay.us/Xsi1dfNote that you only need a few small grains of hide glue added to your ink to stop it from smearing once dry. The ink will work without glue, using only water and lampblack as ingredients but it may smear once dry similar to if you had used a pencil.Check out my previous video about senko hanabi fireworks if you would like to learn more about how to make them: youtu.be/yvoUYEu3o-cA special thanks to my top Patrons: LVE, Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! If you enjoy these videos please consider supporting my efforts to continually improve them: patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
Homemade Batsignal Reaches the Clouds (and how to make an image projector for yourself!) NightHawkInLight 2020-12-01 | In this video I test my DIY bat signal powered by the incredibly bright Imalent MS18 flashlight against the clouds. I also show an easy way that you can build your own image projector using a few common items. This is a great project to learn the basics of how lenses work, and can be used to build your own mini bat signal!The MS18 flashlight was given to me by Imalent for use in this project. imalentstore.com/products/imalent-ms18-100000-lumen-flashlightA special thanks to my top Patrons: LVE, Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! If you enjoy these videos please consider supporting my efforts to continually improve them: patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
How to Make a BATSIGNAL (For Real!) NightHawkInLight 2020-11-09 | In this video I build a bat signal from a lensed flashlight beam. This design can be used to project any image, or simply act as a spotlight. For the light source I'm using the Imalent MS18 flashlight, which you can check out here (this is not a paid endorsement, but I was sent the flashlight for free to use in this project): imalentstore.com/products/imalent-ms18-100000-lumen-flashlightSimilar fresnel lenses as the one I used in this video are available on eBay. I used a lens 250mm in diameter with a 500mm focal length. You can find some here (this is an affiliate link): ebay.to/2In1NztThank you very much to all of my Patreon supporters who have contributed to help me create videos like this one. A special thanks to my top Patrons: LVE, Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
How To Make Ruby in a Microwave NightHawkInLight 2020-10-29 | In this video we experiment with several methods for making ruby in a microwave. Click the link to get $15 off your first pair of BRUNT boots, plus free shipping & returns: http://cen.yt/bruntnighthawkThanks to ElementalMaker for inspiring this series of ruby making projects, and also for allowing me to use his footage. Channel here: youtube.com/user/ElementCollector1001Thanks also to NileRed for the awesome plasma footage. See his video on the subject here: youtu.be/l0u8Vtf2GoQThank you very much to all of my Patreon supporters who have contributed to help me create videos like this one. A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
Molten Ferrocerium Launcher NightHawkInLight 2020-10-13 | In this video I build a launcher for molten ferrocerium metal, at the suggestion of Ian Builder (check out his channel here): youtube.com/channel/UC9qh_0TaEjvwLXnnYBwJUOwThank you very much to all of my Patreon supporters who have contributed to help me create videos like this one. A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! patreon.com/NightHawkProjects-Ben
How The Worlds Strongest Material Is Made From Coffee Grounds (Flash Graphene) NightHawkInLight 2020-10-02 | In this video we explore the recently discovered process for creating flash graphene: the first economical method to make high quality turbostratic graphene in bulk. Using this method it's possible to convert nearly any carbon source (recycled materials, coal, carbon black, etc.) directly into graphene.This was discovered by a graduate student, Duy Loung of Rice labs, as detailed in this article (videos of the process are contained within): http://news.rice.edu/2020/01/27/rice-lab-turns-trash-into-valuable-graphene-in-a-flash-2/The first Flash Graphene article as published in Nature: nature.com/articles/s41586-020-1938-0An updated article detailing Flash Graphene morphologies: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.0c05900?ref=pdfAs a result of these discoveries Dr. James Tour (the lead chemist at Rice labs), and his team have founded the company Universal Matter Inc. in their endeavor to scale and automate the flash graphene process for commercial production. In only a few months they have multiplied their methods to produce 6 grams with each 30-100ms discharge of 48 high voltage capacitors, in a scalable model that may produce as much as 1 ton per day. Company website: universalmatter.comHere are two excellent videos demonstrating the electrochemical exfoliation method for producing graphene in bulk:The Thought Emporium: youtu.be/s51l6KySFU8Robert Murray-Smith: youtu.be/hFUOsZ0LSkQThank you very much to all of my Patreon supporters who have contributed to help me create videos like this one. A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! patreon.com/NightHawkProjects-Ben
Can You Hold a Forge in Your Bare Hands? NightHawkInLight 2020-09-03 | In this video I perform a quick test of my coffee can forge using an insulating liner made from baking ingredients. Check out how I made this forge here: youtu.be/FmEb1YZScxcThank you very much to all of my Patreon supporters who have contributed to help me create videos like this one. A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
How to Make a Cookie Dough Forge (Starlite Part 3) NightHawkInLight 2020-08-31 | In this video I show how to make a forge using a kitchen-made fireproof lining. Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video. New subscribers can get 20% off their first box with code NIGHTHAWK here: bspk.me/nighthawkIf you missed my previous video about homemade intumescent coatings (starlite) check it out here: youtu.be/0IbWampaEcMThank you very much to all of my Patreon supporters who have contributed to help me create videos like this one. A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
Super Portable Walking-Stick Wood Stoves NightHawkInLight 2020-06-17 | In this video I show how to make walking stick wood stoves capable of heating a hot tent or shelter. Get 20% off everything from my sponsor, KiwiCo, both subscriptions and everything in store by going to the URL: kiwico.com/nighthawk Or by using my promo code: NIGHTHAWK(this offer is good through August 31, 2020)For this project I set out to make a wood burning camping stove that could heat a shelter or hot tent (an open floored tent made for use with a stove) without weighing you down on a hike. For such purposes it's necessary to use a chimney, which I decided should take the form of a walking stick. The stoves shown in this video have a total weight of about 3 lbs each (1.4 kg), and are very easy to walk with. The price for each is about $20, and even less if you can find a few of the pieces in your recycling bin.Here is my earlier video about soup can stoves (useful for cooking, but not for heating a shelter): youtu.be/deCzUOZyII8Thank you to all of my Patreon supporters for keeping me going with this channel through thick and thin! A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
How To Make A Bottle Guitar (3 Parts and NO Tools) NightHawkInLight 2020-05-27 | In this video I show how to make a guitar using recycled materials and an incredibly simple design. We only need three parts, and 2-3 knots. Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video! New subscribers can get 20% off their first box with code NIGHTHAWK here: bspk.me/nighthawkThe parts used for this project are a 2 liter bottle, a 3 foot length of ½ inch diameter PVC pipe, and a piece of string. I use fairly strong gardening string for the bass version of this guitar, and kite string for the standard tuned guitars. Fishing line would be another great option.Another name for a single string guitar is a diddley bow, and many great tutorials are available for playing these instruments. This is a great place to start: youtu.be/KojZ7CmT4IkIf you build one of these send me a video response to be featured in a playlist on my channel homepage! Send a YouTube link to: nighthawkvideoresponse@gmail.comThank you to all of my Patreon supporters for keeping me going with this channel through thick and thin! A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
Easy & Practical DIY Tool Cart (customized Adam Savage design) NightHawkInLight 2020-04-27 | In this video I show how I made my mobile tool cart/mini work bench that I've been using for all my projects over the past few months. This was inspired by an original build by Adam Savage of Mythbusters and now the YouTube channel, Tested. His version of this tool cart can be seen in a video here: youtu.be/TWQAYfGxsPEThank you to all of my Patreon supporters for keeping me going with this channel through thick and thin! A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! patreon.com/NightHawkProjects Thanks for watching!-Ben
Plasma Generated Water Gas (Electrically Produced Fuel That Is Not HHO) NightHawkInLight 2020-04-20 | In this video I use a carbon arc torch to rapidly produce a flamable gas from water that is not Oxy/Hydrogen. The patent this process comes from can be found here: patents.google.com/patent/US5159900A/en (Thank you Riley Courtier for sending this idea my way!)My previous video about building a carbon arc torch: youtu.be/wVssXLxUX-cVideo about how to build a gasometer: youtu.be/5hfznunVzKYThank you to all of my Patreon supporters for keeping me going with this channel through thick and thin! A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! patreon.com/NightHawkProjects Thanks for watching!-Ben
Recreating An Antique Carbon Torch (Oxy/Acetylene Alternative) NightHawkInLight 2020-04-14 | Building a carbon arc torch has been one of the simpler projects I have tackled lately, but I think it will also prove to be one of the most practical. Without an oxy/acetylene torch there are few other options that can heat seized nuts quickly enough to free them from a rusted bolt. Vehicle repairs will certainly go smoother in my shop with this torch on hand.It's been on my mind how important charity is in the world right now, and especially for those who were already in desperate need before current events. I will just add one charity here that I hope some will give to, but if you have other charitable preferences I encourage you to donate wherever you feel it will do the most good. childrenshungerfund.org/give You can find the carbon gouging rods I used in this video here (this is an affiliate link): ebay.to/3ba3YPPThank you to my Patreon supporters, and especially my top patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene PakhomovThanks for watching!
Re-Inventing The Carbon Lightbulb NightHawkInLight 2020-03-27 | Here we explore the making of the first light bulbs invented by Thomas Edison and Joseph Swan. Check out my sponsor Brilliant for a great way to learn math, science, and computer science: https://www.Brilliant.org/NightHawkI've transcribed Edison's first electric lamp patent into a single image, as the archived scans available on government websites are almost too low quality to read. You can view the image here: https://i.imgur.com/0S9VxB4.pngA few things I read in my research for this video (not all are solid historical reports, but technically useful in my reinvention):Who invented the filament?: https://msuweb.montclair.edu/~olsenk/bit%20of%20wire.htmLamp Inventors 1880-1940: https://americanhistory.si.edu/lighting/bios/swan.htmLewis Latimer's book on the Edison System of electric lighting: bit.ly/3apNlPOLewis Latimer patent for improved carbon filaments: patents.google.com/patent/US252386Video of Edison reenacting bulb invention: youtu.be/ARqyM9nvWuwTopsy the Elephant Was a Victim of Her Captors: bit.ly/2y3y7lhRumors that Edison electrocuted animals come from his association with Harold Brown (who definitely did): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_currents#Harold_Brown's_crusadeAn article that is definitely not written by a historian, but I think has a fair perspective: bit.ly/2wDoitWThe Oatmeal's response to the above article: theoatmeal.com/blog/tesla_responseI also would like to thank my Patreon supporters. You all are awesome! I can't express how good it is to know I have backing to make videos of any subject without worrying about if they will go viral or make money from ads. Thank you! A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThank you very much for watching!-Ben
How To Make Synthetic Ruby In The Workshop NightHawkInLight 2020-03-02 | In this video I test ElementalMaker's method of creating synthetic rubies with an arc welder, and modify it slightly to improve their quality. A big thanks to ElementalMaker for giving me permission to make this video to showcase his process, and check out his channel here: youtube.com/user/ElementCollector1001I also would like to thank my Patreon supporters. You all are awesome! I can't express how good it is to know I have backing to make videos of any subject without worrying about if they will go viral or make money from ads. Thank you! A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov!patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
Mystery of Branching Sparks Explained by Soda Water NightHawkInLight 2020-02-25 | In this video we will explore the mystery of why sparks branch. Get 30% OFF your first bag of coffee with Trade Coffee when you click here: http://bit.ly/tradenighthawkinlightHere is the research paper that inspired this video: http://www.jes.or.jp/mag/stem/Vol.77/documents/Vol.77,No.3,p.51-58.pdf One of the authors of this paper has a YouTube channel featuring the footage they filmed to come to their conclusions: youtube.com/channel/UCbXgICXA8fBEcbLZkyVNGgQ/videos My friend Darren Dyk was a huge help in making this video possible. Take a few minutes and check out his channel, BeyondSlowMotion: youtube.com/user/BeyondSlowMotion I also would like to give a big thank you to my Patreon supporters. You all are awesome! I can't express how good it is to know I have backing to make videos of any subject without worrying about if they will go viral or make money from ads. Thank you! A special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov!patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
A Japanese Master Craftsman Taught Me To Make Senko Hanabi Fireworks NightHawkInLight 2020-01-28 | In this video I visit the fireworks company Tsutsui Tokimasa, and learn how to make traditional senko hanabi fireworks. Visit my sponsor Tab For A Cause and support charities with every tab you open! tab.gladly.io/nighthawkRyota Tsutsui and his wife Kyoko were incredibly welcoming to me as I visited their fireworks factory to learn about senko hanabi. They have dedicated their lives to preserving these fireworks and uplifting their community in ways far deeper than I expected. Much of my time there I was unable to capture my own camera footage, as I had a job to do being filmed for Japanese TV. To make up for the lack of context I was able to show in this video I highly recommend watching this short documentary to see more behind the scenes of this amazing company and family: youtu.be/1ejFex4bNjgHere is a link to the Tsutsui Tokimasa website: tsutsuitokimasa.jp/itemIf you would like a laugh, here is my earlier video about how to make senko hanabi from before I knew better: youtu.be/9tl8DAwJ7S0 If you enjoy these videos consider supporting my channel on Patreon: patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsA special thanks to my top patrons: Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann & TheBackyardScientist!-Ben
Tesla Valve Explained With Fire NightHawkInLight 2019-12-11 | In this video I demonstrate the workings of a Tesla Valve using the combustion of propane as a visible medium. If you enjoy these videos consider supporting my channel on Patreon: patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsA special thanks to my top patrons: Enzo Breda Lee & TheBackyardScientist!Thanks for watching!-Ben
XL Soda Bottle Rocket Engines (Static Testing) NightHawkInLight 2019-12-05 | In this video I experiment with gas fired bottle rockets to learn how to make them bigger and more reliable. Check out my sponsor MEL Science and get 25% off chemistry sets by clicking here: https://mel.sc/sYX/ You can also use code: CHEMISTRY at checkout.Here is an excellent bottle splicing tutorial by USWaterRockets: youtu.be/tGxOnuNxDoQIt's thanks to viewers like you supporting me on Patreon that I'm able to continue making videos and strive to constantly improve them. Thank you so much for your support, and a special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee & TheBackyardScientist! patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
Easy PVC Pipe Bending (How To/DIY) NightHawkInLight 2019-11-29 | In this video we're back with backyard roller coaster expert Paul Gregg to learn his secrets for perfect PVC pipe bending. Check out my sponsor Brilliant for a really fun way to learn! https://www.Brilliant.org/NightHawkThis pipe bending method works for large or small plastic pipe. The pipe in the thumbnail image for this video is 1/2" in diameter and bent by hand using sand heated in my wood stove. It really works well. Hope you find this method useful!Visit Paul Gregg's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/user/psg20101You can find Paul's books and other information about building your own rollercoaster on his website: backyardrollercoasters.orgIt's thanks to viewers like you supporting me on Patreon that I'm able to continue making videos and strive to constantly improve them. Thank you so much for your support, and a special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee & TheBackyardScientist!patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
A Real Invisibility Shield | How Does It Work? NightHawkInLight 2019-11-20 | In this video I explore the physics of an 'invisibility shield', otherwise known as a Lubor's Lens. You may have seen viral clips of this type of material attached to a riot shield, advertised for police and military applications to provide an effective (but not perfect) cloak in certain environments. This video explores how that technology works.You can purchase your own Lubor's Lenses here (this is an affiliate link): ebay.to/2KGaCCnIt's thanks to viewers like you supporting me on Patreon that I'm able to continue making videos and strive to constantly improve them. Thank you so much for your support, and a special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee & TheBackyardScientist!patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
How to Build a Backyard Rollercoaster (for less than $500) NightHawkInLight 2019-11-04 | In this video I speak with the man who literally wrote the book(s) on backyard rollercoasters: Paul Gregg. Check out my sponsor Brilliant for a really fun way to learn! https://www.Brilliant.org/NightHawkI'm calling this a 'how to' video, but really it's deeper than that. This is a dive into what it takes to design a backyard rollercoaster. I took a lot of inspiration for the style of this video from Destin at Smarter Every Day. Let me know if you'd like to see more of this type of video on my channel!Paul Gregg is a retired aerospace engineer who I spent the day with learning about his backyard rollercoasters. His rollercoasters are designed and tested to the same standards as airplanes, which is incredible considering the materials to build them are available at any hardware store. Paul has made backyard rollercoasters accessible to anyone with basic tools and a yard to work in.Visit Paul Gregg's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/user/psg20101You can find Paul's books and other information about building your own rollercoaster on his website: backyardrollercoasters.orgThis was a very ambitious video to film as it was the first on my channel that required significant travel expenses. It's thanks to viewers like you supporting me on Patreon that I'm able to continue making videos and strive to constantly improve them. Thank you so much for your support, and a special thanks to my top Patrons: Enzo Breda Lee & TheBackyardScientist!patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsThanks for watching!-Ben
How Do These Fireworks Fly? NightHawkInLight 2019-08-23 | In this video I take a fresh look at some fireworks from my teenage years that have made a reappearance in local stores. I used to buy these in gas stations on camping trips and think about how they work. Keep in mind this was before I had access to a camera to film them, let alone a slow motion camera. This video may be an example of my ability to make a simple concept complicated, but I'm sure if that's the case you'll set me straight in the comments below.Thanks to my Patreon supporters for keeping these videos possible! patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsA special thanks to my top supporters on Patreon! TheBackyardScientist, Enzo Breda Lee & Kejie YUThanks for watching!#Fireworks #Science #Experiment
Extraordinary Patterns of a Pendulum Wave NightHawkInLight 2019-07-17 | Thanks to my sponsor, The Great Courses Plus! Get a free trial here: http://ow.ly/GAX230p0hMCIn this video I show my giant pendulum wave and talk about how it works. I built this as a physics demonstration for a kid's summer camp. This is a great project to show to large and small groups and provides lots of talking points about how math effects the real world.Thanks to my Patreon supporters for keeping these videos possible! patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsA special thanks to my top supporters on Patreon! TheBackyardScientist, Enzo Breda Lee & Kejie YUThe Great Courses Plus is currently available to watch through a web browser to almost anyone in the world and optimized for the US, UK and Australian market. The Great Courses Plus is currently working to both optimize the product globally and accept credit card payments globally.Link to my previous pendulum wave video where you can learn more about the math: youtu.be/_8JMVl-_KKsPendulum measurements:1000mm, 957mm, 916mm, 879mm, 843mm, 809mm,778mm, 748mm, 720mm, 694mm, 669mm, 645mm,623mm, 601mm, 581mm, 562mm, 543mm, 526mm,509mm, 494mm, 479mm, 464mm, 450mm, 437mm,425mm, 412mm, 401mm, 390mm, 379mm, 369mm,359mm, 350mm, 341mm, 332mm, 324mm, 316mm,308mm, 300mm, 293mm, 286mm, 280mm, 273mm,267mm, 261mm, 255mm, 249mm, 244mm, 239mm,234mm, 229mm, 224mm, 219mm, 215mm, 210mm,206mm, 202mm, 198mm, 194mm, 190mm, 187mm,
DIY Salt-Water Survival Bottle (Compact Desalination Kit) NightHawkInLight 2019-06-13 | Thanks to Dollar Shave Club for sponsoring. Go to → dollarshaveclub.com/nighthawk to get your first Starter Set for $5. After that, the restock box ships regular-sized products at regular price.In this video I show how to make a simple distillation kit from a water bottle that can be used to make fresh water from ocean water. Any steel container could work for this project. I almost used a small stainless steel food container, but decided a water bottle was a more practical object to carry.Thanks to my Patreon supporters for keeping these videos possible! patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsA special thanks to my top supporters on Patreon! TheBackyardScientist, Enzo Breda Lee & Thibaud PeverelliSend me video responses! Check out the community video response playlist on my channel homepage and submit your own video responses by emailing me at NightHawkVideoResponse@gmail.com.
Simple Bottle Rocket Launcher (Propane) NightHawkInLight 2019-05-04 | In this video I show how to make a super simple propane bottle launcher, especially good for demonstrations of the basic physics of rocketry. I've used this launcher myself for kid's science lessons with great success. Thanks to my Patreon supporters for keeping these videos possible! patreon.com/NightHawkProjectsA special thanks to my top supporters on Patreon! TheBackyardScientist, Enzo Breda Lee & Thibaud Peverelli
How to Make a Mini Sandblaster (and blast fossils out of rock) NightHawkInLight 2019-04-03 | In this video I show how to make a sandblaster and use it to dig fossils out of rock. Check out my sponsor, Skillshare! The first 500 people will get 2 months of Skillshare for FREE: https://skl.sh/nighthawkinlightThis project was quick and easy, and can be scaled up using larger tubing for a full size sandblaster. The small brass tubing used in the video was 3/32" (2.38mm) in diameter, which was about perfect for baking soda or sand as blasting media.Images of professionally prepared trilobite fossils were provided courtesy of: fossilera.comA special thanks to my top supporters on Patreon! Syniurge, Matthew Leitzke, TheBackyardScientist, Enzo Breda Lee, John Johnson, & Thibaud PeverelliCheck out my Patreon page at: patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
DIY Super Hydrophobic Labyrinth Game NightHawkInLight 2019-02-22 | In this video I show how to make a classic coffee table game with a hydrophobic twist. Check out my sponsor Brilliant and use my link to get 20% off membership: https://www.Brilliant.org/NightHawkI'm sure I'll be asked the question of why not just spray a store bought labyrinth game with a hydrophobic coating, and yes that is possible if you don't care to make your own. For those that try it will be tricky to get an even coating but it should work fine with multiple coats.A big thanks to my Patreon supporters who continue to support my videos through thick and thin! You all are awesome. A special thanks to my top Patrons: Syniurge, Matthew Leitzke, TheBackyardScientist, Enzo Breda Lee, John Johnson, & Thibaud Peverelli!Check out my Patreon page at: patreon.com/NightHawkProjects
Melting Pennies In My Hand (DIY Starlite Test) NightHawkInLight 2018-12-23 | Here's another quick test of my reproduction 'Starlite' material (v1) as made in my previous video: youtu.be/aqR4_UoBIzYIn this example I use a tile previously carbonized and held in my hand with a stack of zinc core pennies above. The melting point of zinc is roughly 420 C, which is a fairly easy test for this material. The propane torch flame is just under 2000 C, the model used being a Bernzomatic TS8000. There is more work to do before I am fully satisfied that I have reproduced the properties of the original Starlite, but I have a few suspicions of how to modify my current material that will bring it much closer. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for my next update!
