Joel Gomes, known as Integza, has a passion for homemade jet engines. He recently purchased a Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, which cost just shy of 400 euros, and decided to experiment with it. His latest YouTube video shows how he adapted the hair dryer step by step.
The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer comes equipped with a powerful motor, but was not originally designed to be used with fire. Gomes quickly got to work creating a new head part for the housing and integrated a combustion chamber into his design. To manufacture the design, he turned to a service provider friend who used the DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) process. This process uses a laser to combine metal in powder form layer by layer.
To feed the fuel into the combustion chamber, Gomes welded together a suitable part made of metal pipes. The result was an engine that worked, at least optically and in terms of heat. Unfortunately, Gomes wasn’t able to determine whether the engine was airworthy or not. In a thoughtless attempt to measure it, he accidentally charred his anemometer as well as a tomato.
Despite the mishap, Gomes was pleased with the 3D printing process, which kept its promise and smoldered happily without falling apart. His experiment with the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer showcases his passion for innovation and experimentation. He is a true creative in the DIY community who inspires many to pursue their own passions and hobbies.
