Building a 3 D Printed Atomic Resolution Scanning Tunneling Microscope ( STM), DIY STM Explained

The link to the GitHub repo for all design files and raw data: In this video, I share the journey of creating the worlds first fully 3Dprinted Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) an instrument capable of visualizing individual atoms From designing and constructing the piezoelectric scanner to crafting atomicsharp tungsten tips, this project pushes the boundaries of DIY science at home. Using affordable, 3Dprinted parts, I tackled the technical challenges of building an STM in my living room, including how to achieve atomic resolution with just a few cents worth of components. Discover how I: Recreated Dan Berard s opensource STM design and took it to the next level with 3Dprinted components. Built a piezoelectric actuator capable of subnanometer accuracy. Crafted precision tips from tungsten wire for atomiclevel scanning. Designed a vibration isolation system to stabilize the STM and achieve