I for one am loving this current trend of "Cody makes sub ten minute videos about whatever the hell he wants, usually involving burning stuff with a slight science angle" in between the big CHB updates
I think its his backlog from fighting with google to get his paycheck, and now he's cashing out all at once, I expect it to taper off soon but it is nice to see more cody :)
@@alekkowabunga3294 So you're saying that he withheld videos because of the dispute? Or that he is more active now that money is coming in? Edit - speculating of course. I don't want to put words in your mouth.
I mean it's sterile and all but... it's sterile... and it's pretty much only carbon. It sounds weird to say but if I had to eat shit then I would charcoal it first, there's a quote for you.
Cow manure does have a pretty low energy density, we build anaerobic digesters designed to run on farmyard waste, we've found that, by mass, cow manure produces about 1/4 the energy of crops like maize and about 1/3 the energy of chicken manure, though that varies greatly depending on their bedding
The nitrogen content of the chicken manure is also not to be underestimated. Talking about cow manure, the stuff you use is pretty fresh, right? There's a lot of water in it. But still... Seems like cows are pretty efficient at extracting the energy out of their food.
@@etuanno Yes fresh as possible, the longer it's left, the more it off-gasses and the less energy is left. The ratios don't get much better as it dries out because of this. Cows are an amazing way of creating food from land that can only grow grass, which is a surprisingly large proportion of farmland. Chicken muck has a lot of interesting properties when it digests, the nitrogen content is very high which limits how much you can add to most designs of digester. Struvite forms during the first stage of digestion of chicken manure, which is the most phenomenal fertiliser, but is difficult to deal with, because forms stalactite like structures that can build up in pipes.
yea that's what i was thinking about after watching this, the manure could be used to make some kind of natural gas and let the bacteria do the work. rather than cooking it all off for coal. still pretty cool small project, even though it looks messy
Cody, I just wanted to let you know that you and your videos greatly assisted me on my recovery from depression a few years ago. Infinite thanks for being my little candle in the dark:)
Watching YT videos does not cure depression. If anything isolating yourself on a private screen and sitting on your ass is the cause of a lot of peoples', "depression". Heavy air quotes because feeling bad about living a boring and pathetic life is not depression. No, that's the human brain's normal reaction to living like a piece of garbage, telling you to change something about your life. Chances are there's nothing broken about your brain. If you cured your depression, you did that, not Cody's Lab or the side-effect ridden SSRI's based on fundamentally flawed science that have tested within the margin of error compared to placebos for treating depression since they were invented. If you cured your depression, good for you. Give yourself some more credit and stop trying to garner sympathy from strangers on the internet. That's loser shit, you're better than that now, go for a run or something.
Just imagine being a cow with this dude who feeds you, build structures, obviously extremely capable, and you watch him picking up your patties like a poop gremlin. Nature must be so confused with us.
Dude, Cody's out here living a dream, ensuring his survival if the world falls apart all while learning and teaching and just having a grand Ole time. I love the content he puts out no matter the length or quality it's all quality all the way.
You'll probably have to make yourself a "briquette" press, mix the charred poo powder with just enough wax to hold its shape then press it into briquettes, blocks, or bricks of charcoal.
I vaguely remember someone who made charcoal from coppiced willow and he had pipes from the top of the charcoal container down to the bottom that would allow the gases to mostly sustain the combustion once it got going. I think it came in from the side and brought oxygen with it so it would burn completely.
Actually, thinking about it, you could just add air holes up the side of the outer container to allow secondary combustion. You'd need the chimney to get the air pressure right, and maybe some kind of plugs to allow the heat to build up before letting the air in.
@@romanshorif2330It's a 2 y/o video. I remember watching it some time ago. I dunno what happened, but imagine my confusion when I had some faint memory of whay's gonn happen while watching a 'new' video
Cody are you still testing dirt ball seeds at your parents ranch? Would be a great place to see some more plants growing there, even your desert property too.
When I saw the email about this being on patreon. I said to my buddy on discord "I bet he eats it." I havent watched yet but the top comment lead me to believe I was right. I just watched this video, again forgetting I saw it before and had the exact same thought "I bet he eats it."
Hey Cody, I appreciate all these vids you make, you're the reason I decided to make my [crappy] channel. Keep up the great work! Hope you're doing well buddy.
It's just celluose ash. There's nothing particularly hazardous about it. You don't need to wear a respirator to protect you throughout every last minute of life despite what the person on the street still wearing an N95 in 2024 will tell you.
I was at 1:47 when I realized he's gonna probably bite one of those. Cody, while I know your recent increased video cadence is unsustainable, but it has been quite enjoyable. Thank you!
hey Cody, I recently learned about making biomorphic SiC or TiC ceramics from organic templates after charing them. I immideatly thought of your charcoal series. I don't know how easy it would be for you to get the necessary chemicals, but if it is possible I think it would make a good idea for a video.
Cody, I have recently charcoaled eggshells, they were dried in my shed for weeks, the product has a slight 'alkaline smell' almost like a light ammonia but earthy smelling. its not a bad smell but it reminds me of old bone but definitely sharper. i was curious: through the pyrolysis (temperature on my heat gun pointing above the coals was like around 700-800 Celsius) have i created small amounts of calcium oxide? the shells are charcoal black still in shell form, no presence of ash, however there is a "sheen" on the particles and the intact shell pieces (similar to a puddle in a parking space from oil and grease). from your experience and knowledge what do you think my product is? and is it the source of the smell? or could that be from left over membrane on the shells?
Yes, the smell is from ammonia that form through the pyrolysis of traces of proteins. Possibly some urea also - it reacts with calcium oxide to make ammonia
Looks like he didn't get a chance to answer you form 2 years ago so let's do that now - eggshells are almost entirely calcium carbonate, heating them will drive off CO2 and leave mostly CaO - "quicklime".
@@Muonium1 haha thanks for the reply, i still got those eggshells sitting with the rest of my charcoal. it wasnt too troubling, i just assumed that it was calcium oxide and carbon residue. it does have an odd smell, kinda stinks, almost like something you would smell lifting a wet stone in an undisturbed area.
I love the way you make your video's. They just ooze this early 2000's style of "here's something cool i did today and i had a camera on hand so maybe you'll enjoy i don't know". And man am I glad they exist in the way that they do. Thanks for sharing.
Cody I've been watching your videos for years now. #1 wow burning poop that's out there friend lol👍 and #2 I miss the old bee keeping video once a week or so. Plz start a bee keeping series if you have the time of course
never thought i would be happy to see i could get anything from cow dung.... but, then i see its Cody and im here for every second of it! Cody, you rock! you are the savage of science! ♥️🙏♥️
Used to watch you years ago and forgot the channel it finally stumbled across my reccomended again, i remember when you were digging the cave so glad i can watch u again 🎉🎉🎉
A useful trick is to run a pipe from the top of the charcoal production chamber down to the air inlet of the fire. Any gasses that are produced that are flammable will burn up in the fire. This makes the production a bit more efficient and also reduces the pollution and smell from the process.
Idk if you are ever going to see this cody, but I just wanted to let you know how much your videos have helped! I am a biochemistry major now and I really have admired your videos for years! 🥺 thank you so much for sharing your work :)
@cody i belive that type of charcoal kiln is supposed be ignited from the top and allowed to burn downwards. That way the flamable gas from the charcoal retort exits the bottom flows up through the fuel. This has a heat regenerative effect through the whole system and it makes the most use of the woodgas.
Every time you come out with a new video you filmed outside I get jealous. I lived out in the Washington/Oregon area and it was so peaceful and gorgeous out there. I miss the hell out of it. :) Thanks for the cool video!
every video its some small piece of ingenuity that amazes me. Burning the smoke in this one, magnetically separating the falling sand in the last one.... you mind is just a thing of beauty lol
Great video! I've always loved your channel man and I've always appreciated every upload. Sad that RUclips completely hatched you that I barely get any notif even with them on but I always make sure to check up on your channel and binge watch you. Keep up the good work man!
Seeing all that smoke coming off of it really explains the air problems in regions where cow dung is the main cooking/heating fuel. I knew it burned dirty, but not that bad.
ill bet that'd be great for filters , not sure about how itd do as fuel , still great work ,as someone whos enjoyed your work for many years its great to have you back !
Hi when I use to make retort charcoal, I found it work really well when I insulated the outside with a sleeve made from an older barrel just to keep it hotter inside, there by using far less material to cook the inside barrel.
That's the shit I'm here for
Thats the shittiest charcoal i ever saw!
HA HA! I see what you did there...
lol
Crap, what did I miss
@@ODST_Republic nothing much just a crappy conversation.
Cody, you didn't disappoint us at the end!
Tasty!
I love when he just takes a bite of a thing. I don't expect it, but it never surprises me lol.
Followed by the cut/end of video. XD
I was wondering if he was gonna do that!! xD
Should have shown his face, so we could see his shit eating grin lol
Cody’s Lab is the opposite of Primitive Technology and I love it
That's the best way anyone can describe Cody's Lab awesome
@@ErtugrulK I like how we're using Primitive Technology as a reference but then what is Technology Connections?
@@rhalfik He shows us tech that is slightly primitive..stuff from 40 years ago.
Given an infinite amount of time, they might produce the same video in the same style.
@@106640guyoh no... That's LGR! ...
I for one am loving this current trend of "Cody makes sub ten minute videos about whatever the hell he wants, usually involving burning stuff with a slight science angle" in between the big CHB updates
Agreed. More 10min videos and maybe a 30min video once a week or two.
It's what RUclips used to be, before sponsor hell.
I think its his backlog from fighting with google to get his paycheck, and now he's cashing out all at once, I expect it to taper off soon but it is nice to see more cody :)
@@alekkowabunga3294 So you're saying that he withheld videos because of the dispute? Or that he is more active now that money is coming in? Edit - speculating of course. I don't want to put words in your mouth.
@@LordZordid this video has comments from 2 years ago, so seems likely!
cody taste testing it at the end was honestly such a cody thing to do
I mean it's sterile and all but... it's sterile... and it's pretty much only carbon. It sounds weird to say but if I had to eat shit then I would charcoal it first, there's a quote for you.
Tutorial : How to make maximal smell to far 1 km with minimal cost.....🤣
Cody:
"OK, burn number 2"
Me:
"figuratively & literally".
This video was just a load of BS and hot air.
... and it didn't disappoint! Love ya bro. 👍😎🇦🇺
I did see cows, no bulls tho
@@ToTheGAMES Bovine Stuff
BS
You had me worried in the first half of your comment 😂
Cow manure does have a pretty low energy density, we build anaerobic digesters designed to run on farmyard waste, we've found that, by mass, cow manure produces about 1/4 the energy of crops like maize and about 1/3 the energy of chicken manure, though that varies greatly depending on their bedding
The nitrogen content of the chicken manure is also not to be underestimated.
Talking about cow manure, the stuff you use is pretty fresh, right?
There's a lot of water in it. But still...
Seems like cows are pretty efficient at extracting the energy out of their food.
@@etuanno Yes fresh as possible, the longer it's left, the more it off-gasses and the less energy is left.
The ratios don't get much better as it dries out because of this. Cows are an amazing way of creating food from land that can only grow grass, which is a surprisingly large proportion of farmland.
Chicken muck has a lot of interesting properties when it digests, the nitrogen content is very high which limits how much you can add to most designs of digester. Struvite forms during the first stage of digestion of chicken manure, which is the most phenomenal fertiliser, but is difficult to deal with, because forms stalactite like structures that can build up in pipes.
@@etuannoi mean cows got 4-5stomachs dont remember the exact number from the top of my head.
@@owningkoning 4, like a 4 leaf clover, I had a book as a kid telling all the cool things that come in fours! Thanks for awakening that memory!
yea that's what i was thinking about after watching this, the manure could be used to make some kind of natural gas and let the bacteria do the work. rather than cooking it all off for coal. still pretty cool small project, even though it looks messy
0:09 that moment when you think he is gonna take a bite
I think we've been watching too much Vsauce...
well, he did take a bite, eventually
(also, this must be old af, 2yrs ago wth)
yeah, weird, vide itself shows as a few mins posted, multi year comment chains!? @@guigs4467
Dave England vibes
8:23 that moment when
Loving these regular uploads! Feels like the old days
8:29 - ok... can't use the "eat 💩" insult any more 🤣🤣
It technically isnt shit any more
@@ToTheGAMESshutup
@@ToTheGAMES Just a peculiar way to cook it. Not gonna it raw, right?
we can eat charcoal? and why am seeing this for the first time
@@ajsenju9383 I mean its just carbon in the purest form, what harm could it do in a small quantity
Cody, I just wanted to let you know that you and your videos greatly assisted me on my recovery from depression a few years ago. Infinite thanks for being my little candle in the dark:)
Take care of yourself buddy. Rooting for you ❤
I'm all good, thanks!@@SabishiiRyuu
Watching YT videos does not cure depression. If anything isolating yourself on a private screen and sitting on your ass is the cause of a lot of peoples', "depression". Heavy air quotes because feeling bad about living a boring and pathetic life is not depression. No, that's the human brain's normal reaction to living like a piece of garbage, telling you to change something about your life. Chances are there's nothing broken about your brain. If you cured your depression, you did that, not Cody's Lab or the side-effect ridden SSRI's based on fundamentally flawed science that have tested within the margin of error compared to placebos for treating depression since they were invented. If you cured your depression, good for you. Give yourself some more credit and stop trying to garner sympathy from strangers on the internet. That's loser shit, you're better than that now, go for a run or something.
Same here. I would binge watch his videos and it was better than Prozac!
Same here buddy. Take care
The simple joy in "will it charcoal?"
Made my day!
I heard that and felt joy. Love these videos.
Just imagine being a cow with this dude who feeds you, build structures, obviously extremely capable, and you watch him picking up your patties like a poop gremlin. Nature must be so confused with us.
Dude, Cody's out here living a dream, ensuring his survival if the world falls apart all while learning and teaching and just having a grand Ole time. I love the content he puts out no matter the length or quality it's all quality all the way.
You'll probably have to make yourself a "briquette" press, mix the charred poo powder with just enough wax to hold its shape then press it into briquettes, blocks, or bricks of charcoal.
I vaguely remember someone who made charcoal from coppiced willow and he had pipes from the top of the charcoal container down to the bottom that would allow the gases to mostly sustain the combustion once it got going. I think it came in from the side and brought oxygen with it so it would burn completely.
Actually, thinking about it, you could just add air holes up the side of the outer container to allow secondary combustion.
You'd need the chimney to get the air pressure right, and maybe some kind of plugs to allow the heat to build up before letting the air in.
Glad you’re still posting to RUclips, thank you sir!
YT hasn't started censoring science videos too much yet!
@@drutterthey have just not these ones
@@drutter Cody has had problems of that sort before with some of his older vids on energetics and mining.
@@rh3ttj he even had feds visit with the uranium refinement ones 😬
The charcoal series are one of my favorite 💛
How is this comment 2 years old when its just been hours since the video released
@@romanshorif2330It's a 2 y/o video. I remember watching it some time ago. I dunno what happened, but imagine my confusion when I had some faint memory of whay's gonn happen while watching a 'new' video
@@romanshorif2330 He posts some of his unlisted videos on Patreon.
Cody'sLab, only videos where I click the like button before even watching!
I already know I'll like it, before I see it.
That "bang! mooo!" at @5:20 😂
cow complaining about the loud neighbour
Oh god. I didn't expect that at the end
you have not been watching for long?
He tasted every charcoal run he did up to this, so i dont think this was unexpected
pro life tip: always taste the charcoal
Shartcoal!
I think this comment wins
Straight to the point, no long talks, because there's not much to say. Just the process and the result. Really nice!
I'm so happy that this man is getting paid again! I did not know how much I was missing his content!!!!
It's so great have Cody back
Loving the new videos thank you Cody!
As I child I loved playing with cow turds, I used to throw rocks as hard as I could into the pie to make craters.
Cool story bro.
@@AKuTepion Thanks
Cody are you still testing dirt ball seeds at your parents ranch? Would be a great place to see some more plants growing there, even your desert property too.
I love Cody's labs! I've learned so much!
When I saw the email about this being on patreon. I said to my buddy on discord "I bet he eats it." I havent watched yet but the top comment lead me to believe I was right.
I just watched this video, again forgetting I saw it before and had the exact same thought "I bet he eats it."
you are a more astute viewer than i because that shit caught me completely off guard
Cody I am really happy you are doing well again! I hope you live the best life!
Those cans are turning into pieces of art.
Hey Cody, I appreciate all these vids you make, you're the reason I decided to make my [crappy] channel.
Keep up the great work! Hope you're doing well buddy.
Cody, wear some raspirator or something, your lungs are an important part of you!
"Wear some raspirator". Stay in school, kids.
@@RiceCakeWtf As is public education teaches shit about safety
Ok, mom
It's just celluose ash. There's nothing particularly hazardous about it. You don't need to wear a respirator to protect you throughout every last minute of life despite what the person on the street still wearing an N95 in 2024 will tell you.
Stop being a nerd dude, who cares. Live a little
Hey Cody, love you man please don’t stop what you do. You’re living the dream brother. Hope you have a great day, god bless stay strong.
I was at 1:47 when I realized he's gonna probably bite one of those. Cody, while I know your recent increased video cadence is unsustainable, but it has been quite enjoyable. Thank you!
hey Cody, I recently learned about making biomorphic SiC or TiC ceramics from organic templates after charing them. I immideatly thought of your charcoal series. I don't know how easy it would be for you to get the necessary chemicals, but if it is possible I think it would make a good idea for a video.
Cody, I have recently charcoaled eggshells, they were dried in my shed for weeks, the product has a slight 'alkaline smell' almost like a light ammonia but earthy smelling. its not a bad smell but it reminds me of old bone but definitely sharper. i was curious: through the pyrolysis (temperature on my heat gun pointing above the coals was like around 700-800 Celsius) have i created small amounts of calcium oxide? the shells are charcoal black still in shell form, no presence of ash, however there is a "sheen" on the particles and the intact shell pieces (similar to a puddle in a parking space from oil and grease). from your experience and knowledge what do you think my product is? and is it the source of the smell? or could that be from left over membrane on the shells?
Yes, the smell is from ammonia that form through the pyrolysis of traces of proteins. Possibly some urea also - it reacts with calcium oxide to make ammonia
Looks like he didn't get a chance to answer you form 2 years ago so let's do that now - eggshells are almost entirely calcium carbonate, heating them will drive off CO2 and leave mostly CaO - "quicklime".
@@Muonium1 haha thanks for the reply, i still got those eggshells sitting with the rest of my charcoal. it wasnt too troubling, i just assumed that it was calcium oxide and carbon residue. it does have an odd smell, kinda stinks, almost like something you would smell lifting a wet stone in an undisturbed area.
I love the way you make your video's.
They just ooze this early 2000's style of "here's something cool i did today and i had a camera on hand so maybe you'll enjoy i don't know".
And man am I glad they exist in the way that they do. Thanks for sharing.
i miss the early days of youtube, its something im so glad to have experienced.
Another "will it charcoal" video! It makes my day.
Cody I've been watching your videos for years now. #1 wow burning poop that's out there friend lol👍 and #2 I miss the old bee keeping video once a week or so. Plz start a bee keeping series if you have the time of course
It's too cold for bees in Utah right now. We had that shirtsleeve weather about 2 weeks ago and now it's cold again.
I don't think it is dense enough to realy cook with, but I think it would make a good briochar for your garden soil.
You could compress it. It would be like brown coal briks.
So glad you're getting your payday! Loved your content for a long time! Glad you're still going!
He always goes above and beyond for us considering he has a robot and still doesn the work him self.
God i love this man
@Israelisnotourfriend Why believe in PPE when you believe in God
Needs a discussion of burying charcoal vs. burying cow dung... The latter might be better for the soil and bind more carbon.
Cow dung will probably degrade faster. Charcoal can last centuries.
I think the real comparison would be charring vs hot compost.
Loving the flood of new videos, Cody. Inspired me to go back and rewatch all the metal recovery videos again!
Epic, loving this frequency Cody! Keep up the good work
8 seconds ago but 2 years old comments. Nice
the video just got made public, it was older but just was private for patreon
I am so impressed!!!! WOW this is amazing CODY !! KEEP WORKING$!! I love your photography and the interesting projects !!
Man, the stuff Cody breathes in for videos.
never thought i would be happy to see i could get anything from cow dung....
but, then i see its Cody and im here for every second of it!
Cody, you rock! you are the savage of science!
♥️🙏♥️
took two times to properly charcoal?! that's bullshit
Not gonna lie, would've loved to see soap made out of the ash
Thank you Cody, now my barbecue is saved
Used to watch you years ago and forgot the channel it finally stumbled across my reccomended again, i remember when you were digging the cave so glad i can watch u again 🎉🎉🎉
You sir are a testimony to autonomous living.
why is this unlisted
Because RUclips.
hello past me
2 years ago... tf have i travelled to the past or something ?
@@nvmyutube it was unlisted and made public just now
A useful trick is to run a pipe from the top of the charcoal production chamber down to the air inlet of the fire. Any gasses that are produced that are flammable will burn up in the fire. This makes the production a bit more efficient and also reduces the pollution and smell from the process.
My son watched with me and I told him you would eat it at the end.
Im so happy to see regular posts again.
I'm loving the frequent videos
The noises of cows, calves and roosters make me feet as if I was at home. :) I have the same background noises.
Caught us off gaurd at the end there pal.
Glad to see your posting videos again. I miss these.
Cody blessing us with so many videos lately. 😅
Love that he's uploading often again like before!
Puts a whole new meaning on "this sh*t is 🔥"
Idk if you are ever going to see this cody, but I just wanted to let you know how much your videos have helped! I am a biochemistry major now and I really have admired your videos for years! 🥺 thank you so much for sharing your work :)
4:23 seems like a cow dung gasifier engine would work great
Would give a whole new meaning to "Shitbox car".
It's a thing in rural India :)
I love how Cody's channel is literally just him unintentionally playing Minecraft in real life.
Missed this series, something oddly satisfying about it
Cody certainly knows his shit especially when he cooks his cow shit
😂
@cody i belive that type of charcoal kiln is supposed be ignited from the top and allowed to burn downwards. That way the flamable gas from the charcoal retort exits the bottom flows up through the fuel. This has a heat regenerative effect through the whole system and it makes the most use of the woodgas.
Every time you come out with a new video you filmed outside I get jealous. I lived out in the Washington/Oregon area and it was so peaceful and gorgeous out there. I miss the hell out of it. :)
Thanks for the cool video!
You answered the call most men don’t, I’m happy for you
I have spent the day watching the whole Charcoal series, so this is a nice surprise! Honestly thought it was another year old upload 😂
I love making charcoal. I really like a good secondary burn.
every video its some small piece of ingenuity that amazes me. Burning the smoke in this one, magnetically separating the falling sand in the last one....
you mind is just a thing of beauty lol
I _knew_ I saw this before a few years ago. Still a good video, did not disappoint :D
Been watching your channel for a few years on and of, your an entertaining and informative guy 😊o7
This man is living my dream every day. Everything just looks so fun
I love the amount of videos we are getting
i love how cody is jumping on the dung in the barrel and the autocaption puts [Music] 🤣🤣
Dude taking a smegol stance eating on some cow pies had me dying lauging, even harder after seeing my wifes reaction XD
You know it's going to be good when it starts with Cody collecting cow pies.
I've been waiting five years to see the potential energy from cow pies.
click video, click thumbs up, watch video. Been doing it awhile now, because I know Cody will make a video that deserves it every time.
Great video! I've always loved your channel man and I've always appreciated every upload. Sad that RUclips completely hatched you that I barely get any notif even with them on but I always make sure to check up on your channel and binge watch you. Keep up the good work man!
I.. I was just kidding when I said "take a bite out of it," Cody! I could actually tell you were about to what the heck hahaha
I love yoy cody keep doing what you're doing
HE MAKIN THE COAL FROM THE POO HELL YEAH CODY
i love your vids
I’m glad to see you monetizing some videos. You deserve a lot more than you’ve been getting.
Reupload, and i will watch it multiple times, and comment again because Cody deserves all the supports 💚
Great work as always Cody
Glad to see youre doing well :) Keep on keeping on Cody!
Seeing all that smoke coming off of it really explains the air problems in regions where cow dung is the main cooking/heating fuel. I knew it burned dirty, but not that bad.
ill bet that'd be great for filters , not sure about how itd do as fuel , still great work ,as someone whos enjoyed your work for many years its great to have you back !
YEAAHHHHH!!! WILL IT CHARCOAL WAS SO GOOD, I cannot believe I almost forgot about it!!
Hi when I use to make retort charcoal, I found it work really well when I insulated the outside with a sleeve made from an older barrel just to keep it hotter inside, there by using far less material to cook the inside barrel.
He went in for the taste test without hesitation. This man is unstoppable