Why it's So Hard to Make a Homemade LCD Screen?

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What do you think, how difficult and most importantly expensive is it to make at least one working LCD pixel from Nokia 3310 display?

[AppliedScience]

Nice work! I'm really glad you were able to make your own diy LCD. Was the problem with the initial build the power supply (DC vs AC) or something else?

[trcostan]

I’m really glad to see this! We did this back in 2010 in college with very little info! before we figured out using a thin coating over ITO slides we tried to use tape, glass, plastic wrap, two slides, 10Kv through a full slide etc! Finally we figured it out using thinned clear nail polish! Ours was trash tho because we didn’t think about a spin coater! But it’s really awesome to start from nearly scratch and figure things out yourself this was one of the most rewarding projects I have ever been apart of! We even won a contest at a conference!

[johno]

As a kid growing up in the 80's I can't tell you how many LCD screens I pulled apart trying to see how they worked, but the only thing I discovered was how mad my dad got when I pulled his favourite lcd calculator apart. 😂

[Humongous_Pig_Benis]

Many thanks for the hint on that DIY centrifuge. Simple and practical!

[fixedguitar]

I thought it said “Homemade LSD cost”

My bad, carry on.

[randaranatunga]

Never have I ever thought of this question but now I want to know the answer😂

Also huge hit of nostalgia from the Nokia 3310 asteroid

[BobWidlefish]

7:00 shout out to Ben from Applied Science, he’s a rockstar!

[Humongous_Pig_Benis]

I still have one of those Nokias in my personal museum. Last month I've tested it and its battery still accepts charge.
And yes, I played the Snake!

[mercenairy]

Fascinating video !! and consummately satisfying !! You teach me something interesting every time...thank you. im starting to feel chemistry is as mind bending as physics and more, and now i must know more of it, and you do such a great job showing it in its full glory, from all angles, clear back to who discovered it. the how and the why of things is so important to me!!!

[agi]

Only scientists like you provide most accurate and useful information, thanks for your efforts.

[jonweinraub]

Fantastic video! This sort of video is why I love chemistry so much. Beyond the theory and applying it to something interesting and useful everyone can relate to (maybe of a certain age in regards to that particular phone) but as a kid I loved pressing hard on the LCD screen wondering what it was. So this made it clear as well learning well beyond. Thank you!! Спасибо!!

[That_Freedom_Guy]

I really love diy electronic components! You help to demystify the otherwise opaque world around us. Thank you so much.

[sullivan]

Could you imagine "Cruelty Free, Italian Made, Hand Crafted LCD"

[izzieb]

Gordon Freeman did indeed graduate from MIT. He's a pretty big deal these days.

[giovannip.]

Cool. Have you thought of doing a video explaining LEL and HEL of petroleum? Through these experiments you could calculate how much fuel is required in a engine cylinder and calculate/ show the efficiency of engines - why they are so inefficient.

[dryevky]

Thank you for your content! Greetings from Bulgaria!

[hopolo]

im glad this alien has decided to teach us the secrets of the universe.

[kariduanimations]

I never understood how these types of displays worked until I watched this XD
Thx for satisfying my brain :>

[startrek]

Very useful to learn such detailed notes of science that otherwise seems to be a secret. Also, I give you my appreciation for finding an MIT document in this topic, I have never thought that was possible. Best regard.

[twida]

I now know why when the screen breaks it get filled with black liquid. This is the best video you have ever made and most valuable video on YT. ☝️😌