http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Sat, 25 May 2013 05:55:57 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-PSU-for-a-micro-ATX-MB-to-fit-into-a-norm/
Making a PSU power cable for a micro ATX MB to fit into a normal size PSU - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZA/FKRC/HD4VNDLL/FZAFKRCHD4VNDLL.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZA/FKRC/HD4VNDLL/FZAFKRCHD4VNDLL.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZA/FKRC/HD4VNDLL/FZAFKRCHD4VNDLL.SMALL.jpg EZJMN5GHD4VNDLA Grasshopper1221 I got this Micro ATX dell Pc with a blown up PSU in it off the curb,  I had no idea if it worked or not, After hooking it up I found that it did not power up, So i had a hunch the PSU was shot as it smelled burnt.  A closer inspection revealed that it was in fact a 24 Pin connection but was allot s...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 2 Mar 2013 18:30:01 PST Making-a-PSU-for-a-micro-ATX-MB-to-fit-into-a-norm http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-to-making-a-SteamPunk-Light-Tube/
Introduction to making a SteamPunk Light Tube U.S.A. Version 2.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FKU/JSCC/H2WEYAXO/FKUJSCCH2WEYAXO.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FKU/JSCC/H2WEYAXO/FKUJSCCH2WEYAXO.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FKU/JSCC/H2WEYAXO/FKUJSCCH2WEYAXO.SMALL.jpg E81OZUYH337L2KJ Grasshopper1221 Turn some old junk into something really neat and has many app's. All parts for this build can be aquired  fairly easy, The hardest parts to find would be the lamp bases which are the gas valves from a propane gas grill, there are many types of valves. It is purely up to the artist on what style to ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:00:02 PDT Introduction-to-making-a-SteamPunk-Light-Tube http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Indoor-Seedling-Grow-Box-Recycled-Tool-Ches/
DIY- Indoor Seedling Grow Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FNX/7YI3/GZ0MMCUB/FNX7YI3GZ0MMCUB.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FNX/7YI3/GZ0MMCUB/FNX7YI3GZ0MMCUB.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FNX/7YI3/GZ0MMCUB/FNX7YI3GZ0MMCUB.SMALL.jpg E92BZ32GZ0MMC33 Grasshopper1221 I like to grow my own Herbs and veggies but in Mich its kinda hard to do in the winter, Plants don't care for the cold by the window and I kill more that way, So I wanted to see if we could Turn a old & really cheap junk tool chest into a energy efficient Seedling grow box  for under $10.00 And sp...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:00:02 PST DIY-Indoor-Seedling-Grow-Box-Recycled-Tool-Ches http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-USB-battery-charger-for-cell-phone-batterie/
DIY USB battery charger for cell phone Lithium ion batteries from a wireless mouse charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F1M/NFR5/GYQFRU43/F1MNFR5GYQFRU43.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F1M/NFR5/GYQFRU43/F1MNFR5GYQFRU43.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F1M/NFR5/GYQFRU43/F1MNFR5GYQFRU43.SMALL.jpg ECNMFVHGYSIMCFP Grasshopper1221 This a great way to charge up cell phone batteries without a cell phone, most cell phone AC adapters will not charge a battery efficiently as they are around 5 volts DC the phone itself has the battery charger inside of it. But I find these batteries have allot of uses around the home or man cave. T...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:30:03 PST Make-a-USB-battery-charger-for-cell-phone-batterie http://www.instructables.com/id/Antique-carousel-Brass-carnival-Horse-Lamp-DIY-R/
DIY Brass Horse Lamp ReFit 3.7 volt Battery Powered LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FHU/88M7/GYQES1IM/FHU88M7GYQES1IM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FHU/88M7/GYQES1IM/FHU88M7GYQES1IM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FHU/88M7/GYQES1IM/FHU88M7GYQES1IM.SMALL.jpg ENM3VYVGYQFMWUO Grasshopper1221 Yes you guessed right another LED lamp. This excellent Brass Lamp makes a nice edition to my collection. And this can be done with any lamp should you choose to build a custom LED bulb for your lamp GO GREEN! Save some of your hard earned cash to buy supply's for Instructables! This build should onl...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:00:04 PST Antique-carousel-Brass-carnival-Horse-Lamp-DIY-R http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Port-USB-R2D2-Power-supply-unit/
R2D2 5 Port USB Power supply unit. This is the droid your looking for. - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F7S/IZUB/GY65Q9CH/F7SIZUBGY65Q9CH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F7S/IZUB/GY65Q9CH/F7SIZUBGY65Q9CH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F7S/IZUB/GY65Q9CH/F7SIZUBGY65Q9CH.SMALL.jpg EOXQ7IIGY4R8QFJ Grasshopper1221 I have all these nice USB  lamps and other thing's I have been making and I needed a power supply for these so they don't use up all of USB's on my PC. So I had this old R2D2 toy from like 1993  that has been collecting dust & cigarette tar for the last 18 years so i figured why not make him into a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:30:04 PST 5-Port-USB-R2D2-Power-supply-unit http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-LED-Lantern/
DIY USB LED Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FM3/1B5P/GXUYTTD7/FM31B5PGXUYTTD7.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FM3/1B5P/GXUYTTD7/FM31B5PGXUYTTD7.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FM3/1B5P/GXUYTTD7/FM31B5PGXUYTTD7.SMALL.jpg E0E285OGXUZES57 Grasshopper1221 Turn an old junk (or new) lantern into a nice  multi purpose light. Looks nice on your desk or hanging in your room or perhaps a camping trip. As it USB powered it has limits, However this can also be made to be powered by  a few AA or AAA battery's and cell phone battery 3.7 volt lithium really lig...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:00:06 PST USB-LED-Lantern http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-power-supply-turned-into-a-household-pow/ /files/deriv/FSX/87BX/GWMZU1KR/FSX87BXGWMZU1KR.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FSX/87BX/GWMZU1KR/FSX87BXGWMZU1KR.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FSX/87BX/GWMZU1KR/FSX87BXGWMZU1KR.SMALL.jpg EEQM73EGWF6EVNW Grasshopper1221 After seeing the PC PSU hack I decided to make one myself and it I think it turned out good. plus I added a 12 volt accessory  and a usb port to power my usb lighting creations without worrying about my PC USB ports. This is a 350 WATT PSU from an old PC, The board is mounted on a piece of aluminum ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:00:05 PST Computer-power-supply-turned-into-a-household-pow http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Light/ /files/deriv/FSM/LMX6/GW88L8EO/FSMLMX6GW88L8EO.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FSM/LMX6/GW88L8EO/FSMLMX6GW88L8EO.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FSM/LMX6/GW88L8EO/FSMLMX6GW88L8EO.SMALL.jpg EUN8DWRGW88W1TI Grasshopper1221 This is a work in progress but having a hard time trying to decide what to put in the open area above the switch and I am looking for idea's from other members. Please feel free to give your thoughts & idea's and I am also asking that if possible can you all please rate my work. Thank you hope you a...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:00:05 PST Steampunk-Light http://www.instructables.com/id/EdisonPunk-LED-Desk-lamp/ /files/deriv/FMT/N01F/GVZOI9M8/FMTN01FGVZOI9M8.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FMT/N01F/GVZOI9M8/FMTN01FGVZOI9M8.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FMT/N01F/GVZOI9M8/FMTN01FGVZOI9M8.SMALL.jpg ETY0ZYYGVZPH5NV Grasshopper1221 My version of a EdisonPunk desk lamp. This build took around 8 hrs of time (belive it or not) nothing ever goes the way you would like it to go. So after many teardowns and rebuilds I ended up with this. And once more I used Super Bright LED's out of a $2.99 Flashlight from the local auto store. The...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 1 Jan 2012 19:00:02 PST EdisonPunk-LED-Desk-lamp