DIY Class 100 Cleanroom Shed Build
An ambitious enthusiast built a DIY class 100 cleanroom in his garden shed, complete with plasma etcher and custom lithography machine [https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/ambitious-semiconductor-enthusiast-builds-diy-class-100-cleanroom-in-his-garden-shed-contains-a-plasma-etcher-vacuum-furnace-and-even-custom-software-driven-lithography-machine].
The creator, [redacted], has documented the entire build process on his website, going into detail on the challenges of maintaining such a high level of cleanliness in a non-traditional environment. [Redacted]'s cleanroom includes a plasma etcher, vacuum furnace, and a custom-built, software-driven lithography machine, enabling him to fabricate microstructures. He also developed his own software to control the lithography machine, showcasing his skills in both hardware and software engineering.