Update on Microwave Gun

   We tested the magnetron today and had some interesting, if disappointing, results. The square-cube law worked against us, however, and we will need to focus the beam into a very small point in order to make it work the way we want. While testing the device, I made an origami cube and cut off the bottom, then wet it to see if the magnetron would dry it quickly. It didn't, so I reached out to grab the cube, forgetting that there was still water on it. Needless to say, it made a loud pop and hurt me very badly. For a minute afterwards, my chest was tightened. It sucked, but I was glad to have learned the lesson. We are getting the materials for the mount prepared and will soon have it assembled in its full glory.