Exploring the Invisible: Adventures in the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Watch a 12-minute conference talk from !!Con 2024 that delves into the fascinating world of the electromagnetic spectrum through hands-on experimentation. Learn about a week-long project inspired by Vi Hart's "Make 50 of something" technique, where the speaker used a $30 USB Software Defined Radio to explore radio, TV, Wi-Fi, and other electromagnetic phenomena. Follow along as blinry, an open-source tool creator and member of the Chaos Community, shares three compelling adventures that demonstrate the practical applications and discoveries made while investigating invisible electromagnetic waves. Gain insights from a speaker whose background in libraries and scientific education fostered a belief that everything can be learned and understood.