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HighLighter Mod

HighLighter Mod
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How to recycle a highlighter and put it to good use. First you will need a used highlighter and a led light and usb drive.
 
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Step 1Empty out the Highlighter

First you want to get the used ink out of the highlighter and clean it out. Then you want to get a hacksaw blade and cut off the tip of the highlighter.
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18 comments
Dec 17, 2007. 2:04 PMkillerjackalope says:
I'm likin it feel like adding it to the flash drive mods group

Flash drive mods
Aug 4, 2009. 7:35 PMJohnMichael says:
I think it would make more sense to put the USB flashdrive at the other end because it already has a cap. Just my opinion...
Dec 1, 2008. 7:05 PMsaxophones says:
I like it I'm going to try this, but without the LEDs
Aug 22, 2008. 4:05 PMpyro man says:
where did you find that led cuz thats all i need to complete this project (great instructable by the way)
Sep 5, 2008. 6:00 PMfallenspirit123 says:
hey pro man, you have a flash drive? I didnt know, well I need one so give it here!!
Sep 6, 2008. 11:30 AMpyro man says:
but you don't need a flash drive for a coilgun jullian
Oct 2, 2008. 3:42 PMpyro man says:
lol I just realized u put pro man not pyro man
Aug 4, 2008. 8:41 AMNaomi2969 says:
Can't wait to make it for my friend who needs moments alone with her highlighters!!
Jun 18, 2008. 6:51 AMGage987 says:
THE PERFECT nerd tool read a book then summarize it and store it safley
Mar 6, 2008. 2:59 PMtechwiz says:
When its not plugged into the computer what powers it?
Jun 9, 2008. 1:02 PMRokko8652 says:
The LED is a flashlight in it seperately, its just turned on and plugged in.
Jun 9, 2008. 5:51 PMtechwiz says:
Ok, Thanks!
May 15, 2008. 7:59 PMYerboogieman says:
kind of pointless but really kool, 5 Stars, its unique, thats kool
Mar 10, 2008. 12:06 PMstevie1 says:
sweet i like the idea
Mar 1, 2008. 4:00 AMGjdj3 says:
Nice, this is great because it's so portable.
Dec 17, 2007. 3:02 PMGorillazMiko says:
this is very cool! led light, and usb drive, amazing!
Dec 17, 2007. 12:09 PM-_Knex gun maker_- says:
very clever.......

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