cr1901 changed the topic of ##yamahasynths to: Channel dedicated to questions and discussion of Yamaha FM Synthesizer internals and corresponding REing. Discussion of synthesis methods similar to the Yamaha line of chips, Sound Blasters + clones, PCM chips like RF5C68, and CD theory of operation are also on-topic. Channel logs: https://libera.irclog.whitequark.org/~h~yamahasynths
<tunixman> Ok I mean I know how to get there.
<tunixman> Just not without some serious containment.
<tunixman> bricks I guess.
<NiGHTS> Prometheus PRO-1 PRG Kiln with Timer- Max. 1000 Degrees – Koodak Jewellers' Supplies
<tunixman> ok yeah I guess if you're going to spend $1k on a broken electron microscope $1k on a kiln isn't unreasonable.
<qu1j0t3> induction heater
<qu1j0t3> possible to homebrew
<qu1j0t3> yeah, home potters solve this all the time... if you HAVE the time, money, and space :)
<qu1j0t3> i have a relative who used gas for years and i think now uses electric
<andlabs> yeah I want backyard chip fabrication
<andlabs> of all MOS types
<andlabs> we just need to refine it past the point of foolproofness
<andlabs> lik what we did with 3D printers
<qu1j0t3> heh
<qu1j0t3> Sam makes it look MUCH easier than it actually is.
<qu1j0t3> if you want to see how hard it is, check Jeri's videos
<qu1j0t3> there's a reason fabs cost billions and that capability is centralised ;-)
<cr1901> I acknowledge that Sam mostly got his equipment himself via Ebay, negotiation w/ labs throwing out equipment, etc.
<cr1901> It's not likely most of us would be able to duplicate it
<cr1901> But it still shouldn't be this difficult to make our own chips :P
<qu1j0t3> cr1901: right, impossible for most of us
<qu1j0t3> cr1901: 'making chips in your living room' is pretty low onMaslow's hierarchy of needs, iirc
<cr1901> Maybe on _your_ hierarchy of needs :)
<qu1j0t3> i'm amazed at how even simple tasks are defeated by the demand of quotidian timeslicing
<qu1j0t3> wonder if the WIRED article covers that bit
<cr1901> ejs: I don't actually see the shorted address lines... can you give me a hint? :) https://twitter.com/TubeTimeUS/status/1484704018131677187
<NiGHTS> Tube☃Time sur Twitter : "here's a first look at the die. there's still encapsulant on top but I put a little isopropyl alcohol on top which makes it go transparent. can you see the shorted address lines?… https://t.co/xo56WJNOyY"
<andlabs> I think it' sthe two circles on the lower left that are literally touching
<ejs> ^ yup
<qu1j0t3> holy spoilers batman