Inventor builds homemade X-ray machine
Created a working X-ray device from an old television tube.
1Amateur inventor's radioactive project
YouTube creator Mirko Pavleski repurposed a DY86 vacuum tube from an old CRT television into a homemade X-ray device. This technology, foundational to medical imaging, was discovered by Wilhelm Röntgen in 1895. Pavleski's version operates using salvaged materials instead of professional equipment.
2Modern reinterpretation of historic invention
X-ray discovery earned Röntgen the first Nobel Prize in Physics. Pavleski's machine works on similar principles: bones appear white, soft tissues gray, air spaces black. However, this DIY version was safely designed only for imaging electronic components.
3Trials with exploding tubes
The main challenge was delivering sufficient voltage without rupturing the vacuum tube. Pavleski assembled a system with low-voltage DC generator, AC inverter, transformer, and voltage multiplier. Despite three tubes exploding, he eventually achieved the correct settings.
4Dental film imaging technique
Using standard dental X-ray film for recording, the inventor followed a 30-minute development process of washing-fixing-rewashing. He successfully imaged internal structures of microSD cards and transistors, deliberately avoiding human body experiments.
5X-raying electronic components
Final results revealed internal structures of workshop electronics. While demonstrating X-ray fundamentals, the project also highlighted risks of high-voltage experiments at home. Pavleski implemented all safety precautions during operation.
6Experiment pushing DIY boundaries
This project questions technical limits achievable by enthusiasts at home. Despite experts emphasizing medical devices require professional settings, Pavleski's work showcases potential of vintage electronics. Featured in Popular Science, it illuminates the intersection of science and maker culture.
Original article: Popular Science — Ev yapımı X-ray makinesi inşa eden mucit