How To Build Your Own MRI Machine

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Always wanted to check out your innards? Don't let science -- or mechanical know-how -- get in the way! Build your own MRI machine and save yourself the co-pay.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Magnets
Cold
Coils
Computer stuff

Warning: While this video is awesome, it didn't go to medical school. Always consult your doctor for actual medical advice.

Step 1: Get a magnet

Get yourself an industrial-strength super-magnet. If you can't find one, try gathering several million refrigerator magnets.

Step 2: Chill out

Cool your magnet in liquid helium, chilling it to just above absolute zero. Or, borrow a walk-in freezer.

Tip: Can't find a freezer big enough? Move to Iceland instead.

Step 3: Add gradient coils

Whip up some gradient coils, which focus the big magnet. If you're trying this at home, tape a Slinky to a pair of serious bifocals.

Step 4: Add RF coils

Next come the RF coils, which create a crucial magnetic field -- kind of like the Force. Channel your inner Jedi for similar results.

Step 5: Add a quadrature detector

Attach a quadrature detector, which filters signals from your machine. For the DIY version, write the words "Quadrature Detector" on a coffee filter.

Step 6: Analyze the data

Attach a computer to translate the data into images.

Tip: Don't have a spare laptop? Try an Etch-a-Sketch®.

Step 7: Take a picture

Now get ready for your close-up. Step into your machine and say cheese!

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Category:

Comedy

Tags:

• doctor
• technology
• equipment
• technician
• computer
• magnet
• MRI
• build
• machine
• image
• Healthymagination
• GE

[YiuTeub]

Thank God I have a million fridge magnets and liquid helium. Was wondering what I would do with it.

[Kocochocolate]

i bet this thing gives u radiation poisoning

[0RedTree0]

@kjartan1905 No, but I know my geography.

[kjartan1905]

@0RedTree0 hi do you live in iceland to???

I do

[kjartan1905]

Iceland is only cold i the winter

I know becouse I live here

[0RedTree0]

Iceland is actually green.

[sharksrock1000]

something tells me they dont want us to do this......

[hannah1lms]

I can't have an MRI. I have 5 screws, a plate, and a pin in my leg...

[ngirl120222]

it says in the description category: COMEDY! Jeez cool you chiz..

[87Avantgarde]

Can you guys imagine that this video was part of a lecture in a serious university lecture sbout e-business i am visiting? Funny but bullshit.

[skraninja]

It is a joke for pete's sake cool your pants

[SatanzAngelOfficial]

I made one, but it didn't work! I think it needs some actual MRI parts! This sucks! Disliked.