The Backyard Scientist creates a "mega wave" by combining the internal components of five microwaves into a single, more powerful device. After building the device, he tests its capabilities by microwaving various objects, including tin foil, a CD, lighters, and Christmas lights, with explosive and destructive results. He also attempts to cook a pepperoni flavored snack using the device but ends up setting it on fire. Despite the chaos, the scientist considers the experiment a success, noting that his homemade microwave cooks food, albeit with a tendency to catch fire. The video is sponsored by the Google Science Fair, and the scientist encourages viewers to participate in the competition.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The creator, Backyard Scientist, is building a "mega wave" using five microwaves.
2. The microwaves are being taken apart to use their internal components.
3. The project is inspired by a TV show where people tried to build a giant microwave, but it didn't work properly.
4. The creator wants to improve on the design and make a more powerful microwave.
5. The video is sponsored by Google Science Fair.
6. The Google Science Fair is a global online competition open to people aged 13-18.
7. The competition allows participants to submit their science projects, and the deadline for submission is December 12th.
8. The creator built a box to hold the microwave components, using sheet metal and aluminum.
9. The box is 2x2x2 feet in size and has a perforated sheet metal door.
10. The creator used a stainless steel braided rope to form a gasket to prevent microwaves from escaping.
11. The microwave was tested using a microwave meter to check for leaks.
12. The creator built a Faraday cage to protect themselves from microwave radiation.
13. The microwave was tested with various objects, including tin foil, a CD, lighters, and Christmas lights.
14. The creator tried to solve the problem of uneven heating in microwaves by adding another microwave.
15. The project took about two weeks to build.