The Gadgets of Arrakis | Dune Lore

An examination of the lore in Frank Herbert's Dune of a few of the fascinating gadgets made by the Fremen which are necessary for those who venture into the deep desert of Arrakis. A few of these tools include maker hooks, the paracompass, stilltent, and the thumper.

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[bangslamwham]

That's the most fascinating thing about the Dune universe. It's a civilization that has achieved interstellar travel but relies exclusively on analogue technology.

[jaspr]

When I was MUCH younger, I would have given my eye teeth for a Stiltent as some of the places I hiked were pretty barren and water was not an easy resource to find. Outside of a weigh station, that is. The irony is that it was on one of these hikes a buddy loaned me his copy of Dune and that was what got me hooked on the story.

[philkipnis]

The suits that they have are so incredible but at the same time their recognition of what it takes to survive in the desert

[hucklebuck]

Thank you again for these videos covering details about the various aspects of Dune. Another piece of technology that is necessary around all the Fremen sietchs is the windtrap designed to reclaim the moisture in the air and funnel it to large catchbasins for later use by the Fremen. I thought it was interesting to note in Denis Villeneuve's depiction of the desert mouse, Muad' Dib, that it used its large ears as a windtrap in order to collect water for its survival.

[User_Un_Friendly]

I was disappointed that the movie didn’t show Dew Collectors. I found those opaque eggs of thermoplastic the most interesting piece of elegantly simple technology in the books. (Edit: Corrected Dew Precipitators to Dew Collectors)

[jimmywrangles]

Thank you Elaine and Nick, much appreciated as always.

[Jared_Wignall]

It’s cool to hear about the various gadgets in the Dune universe, primarily Arrakis.

[chrislippold]

Hi there. Have enjoyed all the episodes you've made on Dune lore. One request tho. Do you have any plans to make an episode dealing with the Fremen sand walk? It's a concept I've been fascinated with since reading the book. There is alittle clip of it shown in the newest movie, but it's very brief. Thanks in advance and keep up the great work.

[jacktribble]

Herbert certainly put a lot of thought into even the smallest detail of his world-building.

[czcrossman]

Dang man I can’t wait to see what Sietch Tabr looks like in part 2. I can imagine the Fremen engineers designing things like this in forges and all types of wild equipment.

[sehajt]

Enjoying the depth of the lore and quality of the voice over! Subscribed! Keep it up

[jeffson]

I really hope there is a deleted scene of someone grimacing in a still suit the looking relieved and taking a drink from the still suit straw… implying that they just pooped in their suit and are now drinking the reclaimed water.

[DarkLorde]

I have to say that for years I've believed that if you could make a stilsuit like a Fremen you would have a lucrative business, especially in countries with large deserts. After all, you can do weeks without food but only a couple days without water.

[mufcmike]

Great video, lots of info for people who are new to Dune

[josephlamonica]

Thanks Elaine for another great video.

[calebduke]

I thought the sand compactor was depicted perfectly in the movie.

[HeyJohnnyBaybay]

I always dig the groove at the beginning of your videos...
Also the video's content as well.

[josepholdoni]

watched a dozen videos I'm subscribing, keep up the great work :-)

[PandaSey]

Please a video explained on more Weapons from Dune-2021.

🔴 How did the Harkonnen Bombs manage to destroy the shielded-Atreides Ships on the Ground ?
[some exploded outside the shield ]

🔴 Orbital Harkonnen Laz Gun vs. Duncan Idaho in the Ornithopters w/ shield on ?
[wouldn't it Nuke if it hit?]

🔴 Fast moving shot vs. Duke Leto w/ shield on ?
[betrayal of Dr. Kynes]

🔴 Heighliners looks like its a portal betwen 2-points in space ?
[scene where the Reverend Mothers ships comes through it ]

[misterangel]

As always, a pleasure to watch.
Thx Elaine 😎👌