http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 03:17:54 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Disassemble-an-Xbox-360-Wireless-Controller/
How To Disassemble an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/I0OC/FTO54RW5/FCUI0OCFTO54RW5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/I0OC/FTO54RW5/FCUI0OCFTO54RW5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/I0OC/FTO54RW5/FCUI0OCFTO54RW5.SMALL.jpg MyCustomXbox This is a step by step tutorial on how to disassemble an Xbox 360 Controller for painting. Painting the controller takes time and effort and if you prepare the controller correctly, great things can happen. If you want to see or print out a Step by Step Tutorial, please visit http://www.MyCustomXbo...
By: MyCustomXbox

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:53:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pizza-Wings-Costume/
Pizza "Wings" Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/8QPC/HFSH7GVA/F4W8QPCHFSH7GVA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/8QPC/HFSH7GVA/F4W8QPCHFSH7GVA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/8QPC/HFSH7GVA/F4W8QPCHFSH7GVA.SMALL.jpg Erratic.Chromatic I created this pizza costume for a volunteer fundraiser for charity.  I wanted to make a costume that would open and close/ expand and contract. After lots of brainstorming and trial and error... I made this!  This instructable shows you how to make the basic wings. You don't have to turn it into a ...
By: Erratic.Chromatic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 02:59:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-your-swamp-cooler-overclock-it-50/
How to fix your swamp cooler ("Overclock" it 50%) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FED/F69N/F8AEQ6T22PZ/FEDF69NF8AEQ6T22PZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FED/F69N/F8AEQ6T22PZ/FEDF69NF8AEQ6T22PZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FED/F69N/F8AEQ6T22PZ/FEDF69NF8AEQ6T22PZ.SMALL.jpg vatosupreme Swamp coolers work ok until it reaches 94 degrees. At that point, they stop cooling as well, because the pump can not get enough water on the pads to keep them wet. So by increasing the amount of water going to the pads by 50% the unit cools the house down faster, and the pads don't dry out. Rep...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2006 21:28:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Phone-iPod-Dock/
Rotary Phone iPod Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SMALL.jpg tomatoskins I have always loved re-purposing one thing into another. This instructable will show pictures of my completed iPod dock with commentary on how I put it together. I apologize that I didn't take pictures through the whole process. I was just too excited about the project. Parts Needed Parts needed:...
By: tomatoskins

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Continous-Rotation-Servo-Mod-Adjustable-Method/
Continous Rotation Servo Mod - Adjustable Method - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SMALL.jpg charels88 I know there are a lot of methods for doing this but I was unhappy with the other methods.  Servos have 4 basic parts motor, gear train, controller board, and poteniometer(pot). The two things we need to modify are the gear train and the pot.  What I will do different is by using a different pot tha...
By: charels88

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:43:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-Twiggy-Eyes-A-Makeup-How-To/
Get Twiggy Eyes: A Makeup How-To - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/F99L/FT3KAD8F/FYKF99LFT3KAD8F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/F99L/FT3KAD8F/FYKF99LFT3KAD8F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/F99L/FT3KAD8F/FYKF99LFT3KAD8F.SMALL.jpg gnossos VIEW FULL ARTICLE http://gn0ssos.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/ode-to-twiggy-a-makeup-how-to/ (more about Twiggy's chic retro style)As an ode to the infamous mod eyes of 60's supermodel Twiggy Lawson, I've put together a how-to on how to create the striking look. This eye makeup is great if you want to s...
By: gnossos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2009 14:39:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-The-Matrix-Auto-Shotgun-A-Cool-Nerf-Versi/
Build The Matrix "Auto-Shotgun", A Cool Nerf Version. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/JKMH/H0OJ6106/FOVJKMHH0OJ6106.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/JKMH/H0OJ6106/FOVJKMHH0OJ6106.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/JKMH/H0OJ6106/FOVJKMHH0OJ6106.SMALL.jpg Attmos   Second Note-  I know I look pretty shaggy in the video. I had just finish building, hadn't shaved in a few days and was too exited to show off my gun to go make myself look better.  Also, I apologize for fliping the bird.  I lost my index finger in a ta...
By: Attmos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:30:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Blu-Ray-Laser-Phaser!/
Blu-Ray Laser Phaser! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/ES1K/F8OUNRMC/FDVES1KF8OUNRMC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/ES1K/F8OUNRMC/FDVES1KF8OUNRMC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/ES1K/F8OUNRMC/FDVES1KF8OUNRMC.SMALL.jpg Kipkay First time in the world a blu-ray laser from a Playstation 3 has been installed in a Star Trek Phaser! Build one yourself for around $100. I "Boldy go where no man has gone before"! Watch the video and then follow the Steps to build your own! What You Need... 1. A Playstation 3 blu-ray laser ass...
By: Kipkay

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2007 14:48:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Varitone-mod-on-Stratocaster-clone-guitar/
Varitone mod on Stratocaster clone guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/3HTX/HCJO56EU/FNB3HTXHCJO56EU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/3HTX/HCJO56EU/FNB3HTXHCJO56EU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/3HTX/HCJO56EU/FNB3HTXHCJO56EU.SMALL.jpg elektro-boy This Instructable is to show how i fitted a Varitone mod to my vintage Cruzer Stratocaster clone. I felt this was worthwhile as the guitar plays well and has a nice acton and i wanted to see if i could improve the tone.  **NOTE** **THIS IS NOT MY DESIGN! THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WEBSITES THAT SHOW TH...
By: elektro-boy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 05:21:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-clean-desktop-electric-outlet/
Cheap and easy desktop electric outlet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/YPJI/FI8VJNXB/F2PYPJIFI8VJNXB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/YPJI/FI8VJNXB/F2PYPJIFI8VJNXB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/YPJI/FI8VJNXB/F2PYPJIFI8VJNXB.SMALL.jpg DangerArt I use an old corner unit computer desk as a workbench for computers and other things that people make me fix. I got tired of climbing under the desk to plug and unplug tools and other things that I was working on. I am also a neat-freak and didn't want a power-strip/surge-protector cluttering up m...
By: DangerArt

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jul 2008 21:39:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-iPod-Touch-1st-gen-Game-Boy-Color-Case/
Awesome iPod Touch (1st gen) Game Boy Color Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/3VON/FXA3CVY8/FDU3VONFXA3CVY8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/3VON/FXA3CVY8/FDU3VONFXA3CVY8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/3VON/FXA3CVY8/FDU3VONFXA3CVY8.SMALL.jpg mr_goodbytes this is an ipod case made from an old GB color. as you can see, it still looks exactly like a game boy in the front, but on the back, theres an ipod! its good if you dont want your ipod stolen, caus it looks like an old, jank gameboy Opening the GameBoy because those bastard at nintendo are so af...
By: mr_goodbytes

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:33:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-add-a-USB-Fingerprint-scanner-internally-to/
How to add a USB Fingerprint scanner internally to laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/IORK/GHX7GAS8/FUFIORKGHX7GAS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/IORK/GHX7GAS8/FUFIORKGHX7GAS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/IORK/GHX7GAS8/FUFIORKGHX7GAS8.SMALL.jpg rich2871 I had a Dell Mini-9 that i installed Mac OS X onto and in the process saw other users adding an internal GPS receiver. This got me thinking, could I add a fingerprint scanner into it. The users of http://www.mydellmini.com were instrumental in the initial setup as one of the user found out where and...
By: rich2871

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:40:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cassette-Tape-MP3-Player/
Cassette Tape MP3 Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer I've been trying for some time to come up with a mod for the cassette tape.  Initially I thought it would be cool if I could stick a voice recorder into one of those tiny cassette tapes that used to be used in message machines (trying to ironic!) but it was way too small.  Then I hit upon using one...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 02:40:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Nerf-Maverick-Barrel-Mod/
Nerf Maverick Barrel Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/RX0I/FKD1LVWF/FLFRX0IFKD1LVWF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/RX0I/FKD1LVWF/FLFRX0IFKD1LVWF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/RX0I/FKD1LVWF/FLFRX0IFKD1LVWF.SMALL.jpg maxmaz2 This mod allows the barrel of your nerf maverick to come out farther. Disassembly Take out the screws on the slide first. then pull it off. Then take all the screws out and pull your Maverick apart. You should see this. Barrel Removal Push the button on the other side that moves the barrel ou...
By: maxmaz2

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:44:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Game-Boy-Android-Gamepad/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IOKN/HBNXWJDK/F5VIOKNHBNXWJDK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IOKN/HBNXWJDK/F5VIOKNHBNXWJDK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IOKN/HBNXWJDK/F5VIOKNHBNXWJDK.SMALL.jpg alpinedelta UPDATE: HOW TO NOW AVAILABLE http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Game-Boy-Android-Gamepad/ I wanted to play Nintendo emulators on my phone, but did not like the touch screen input. I've heard this complaint time and again, all over the 'net. I've seen some great looking commercially pro...
By: alpinedelta

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 22:14:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Proximity-sensing-mouse-wheel-scroller/
Proximity sensing mouse wheel scroller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/ARGH/HA4M8F8X/FI2ARGHHA4M8F8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/ARGH/HA4M8F8X/FI2ARGHHA4M8F8X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/ARGH/HA4M8F8X/FI2ARGHHA4M8F8X.SMALL.jpg hilukasz List of tools: 1. Exacto 2. Arduino Nano / USB chord (Mini-B) 3. Dremel / Drill 4. Paper & Pencil 5. Sharp IR Sensor (2Y0A21 F) 6. Hot glue gun 7. Solder gun / Solder 8. A small mirror Ok so you might ask, why the heck are you doing this to a trackball?! aren't those for people from the 80s?? the ...
By: hilukasz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:24:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-open-an-XBOX-360-controller-without-a-speci/
How to open an XBOX 360 controller without a special screwdriver. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/EGRU/G145U711/FBWEGRUG145U711.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/EGRU/G145U711/FBWEGRUG145U711.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/EGRU/G145U711/FBWEGRUG145U711.SMALL.jpg BuffaloNickel Tired of the T8H screws? you can literally get around the problem of the pin in the middle of it. Supplies One thing. Just get a 2mm slotted (flathead) driver, preferrably electronics grade. Step one. get your two millimeter slotted bit (flathead, whatever.) there are seven screws, including t...
By: BuffaloNickel

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:36:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mod-your-Fender-Pro-Jr/
Mod your Fender Pro-Jr! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/MTWL/GINORIA8/FXUMTWLGINORIA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/MTWL/GINORIA8/FXUMTWLGINORIA8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/MTWL/GINORIA8/FXUMTWLGINORIA8.SMALL.jpg plpicher Hi, in this instructable i will show you ways to mod your pro-jr to change the sound in pretty much every ways. this instuctable also regroup lots of information I will cover easy to hard mods, how to bias it properly, route wires to reduce, see remove hum, hiss and oscillation. ADD/REMOVE GAIN and...
By: plpicher

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jan 2011 18:18:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-Interior-LED-Lighting-Multicolor/
Car Interior LED Lighting Multicolor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/VOY3/HANAVVKU/FAUVOY3HANAVVKU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/VOY3/HANAVVKU/FAUVOY3HANAVVKU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/VOY3/HANAVVKU/FAUVOY3HANAVVKU.SMALL.jpg samalert Finally a super project you will like when daylight goes by 6 and dark side captures. If you like or this helped you get into your shoes or inspired to do something similar or more creative than please don't feel shy to VOTE ! I will be contesting for LED contest which closes on 7th Jan 2013 so plea...
By: samalert

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:43:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Nerf-FIRESTRIKE-mod-Venturi-Effect/
Nerf FIRESTRIKE mod "Venturi Effect" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/VXHK/HAWSLKBK/FC1VXHKHAWSLKBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/VXHK/HAWSLKBK/FC1VXHKHAWSLKBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/VXHK/HAWSLKBK/FC1VXHKHAWSLKBK.SMALL.jpg randyfivesix Super easy way to mod your Firesrike...... --If you don't believe me you can wikipedia "Venturi effect", Most people are only moding the barrel and spring!!!!! The restrictor Everyone knows that this is obviously the first part when moding a Nerf gun.... --Start with cutting out the center. The...
By: randyfivesix

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:49:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-native-MOD-player-based-on-Raspberry-PI-/
Portable native MOD player based on Raspberry PI (plays MOD,S3M,IT,XM etc...). Uses BassPlay library. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/C6HX/HAWSHQJI/FYXC6HXHAWSHQJI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/C6HX/HAWSHQJI/FYXC6HXHAWSHQJI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/C6HX/HAWSHQJI/FYXC6HXHAWSHQJI.SMALL.jpg Mr.Holub Description: Raspberry-PI based native MOD player to play music modules MOD,S3M,IT,XM among others. It uses command-line player based on bass-play libraries. Short description of music modules: Music modules originates from Amiga computers, later were transferred to another platforms. The main pr...
By: Mr.Holub

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:51:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-handheld-portable-Nintendo-64-N64-ga/
How to make a handheld portable Nintendo 64 N64 gaming console - iNto64 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/PRON/GFRWRWOV/FEWPRONGFRWRWOV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/PRON/GFRWRWOV/FEWPRONGFRWRWOV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/PRON/GFRWRWOV/FEWPRONGFRWRWOV.SMALL.jpg MODDEDbyBACTERIA This was entered into the Dremel contest as this project used a Dremel throughout for cutting all the holes by hand, large and small. Used a lot of drill bits, sanding drums, circular cutter attachments, a fast-change chuck (very handy). The reason I use a Dremel is it has lots of torque so ideal f...
By: MODDEDbyBACTERIA

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2010 09:13:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Disassemble-a-Xbox-360/
How to Disassemble a Xbox 360 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/ZBMW/FMMCYUKR/F4OZBMWFMMCYUKR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/ZBMW/FMMCYUKR/F4OZBMWFMMCYUKR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/ZBMW/FMMCYUKR/F4OZBMWFMMCYUKR.SMALL.jpg QuackMasterDan This instructable requires overcoming the fear of playing with the innards of a $350 piece of equipment. The system is built with a sturdy steel chassis and requires Torx T8 and T10 screwdrivers to open. Knowing how to open your Xbox 360 will enable you to add whatever mods you like. I will be writ...
By: QuackMasterDan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:21:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/12-Volt-Battery-Hack!-You_ll-be-Surprised.../
12 Volt Battery Hack! You'll be Surprised... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FNO/TWKC/F5HVPBSH/FNOTWKCF5HVPBSH.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNO/TWKC/F5HVPBSH/FNOTWKCF5HVPBSH.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNO/TWKC/F5HVPBSH/FNOTWKCF5HVPBSH.SMALL.jpg Kipkay Save $40 with this easy to do hack that takes less than a minute! Pay attention to the battery type as that is important.This can also be done with a 9 volt battery! It's so EZ!! I picked up a couple of A23 Energizer Batteries at Wal-Mart for $1.88. What a deal!! If you look carefully at an A23,...
By: Kipkay

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2007 13:11:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mod-a-PlayStation-2-Slimline-for-FREE!-NO-CHIPS!/
Mod a PlayStation 2 Slimline for FREE! NO CHIPS! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZH/OZDX/F03WEWW1/FZHOZDXF03WEWW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZH/OZDX/F03WEWW1/FZHOZDXF03WEWW1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZH/OZDX/F03WEWW1/FZHOZDXF03WEWW1.SMALL.jpg TooShort4 In this tutorial, I will teach you how to mod your playstation 2 to play imports and backups. This process will take 5 (-) minutes. You need swap magic discs which you can find online. Disassembling the ps2. Turn the playstation upside down and unscrew the screws. *NOTE* This will void your warr...
By: TooShort4

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2007 15:10:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/slit-camera-zenit-low-tek/
slit camera, zenit, low tek - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/3786/HA4LGE77/FEP3786HA4LGE77.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/3786/HA4LGE77/FEP3786HA4LGE77.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/3786/HA4LGE77/FEP3786HA4LGE77.SMALL.jpg crazyg whats a slit camera do? imagine a thin slice from the middle of a photo then keep taking that photo again and again putting the strips side by side you end up with horizontal stripes ,then something gets in the way of the photo the stripe configuration changes, the film is constantly moving,if somet...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Dec 2012 18:07:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Light-Switch/
LEGO Light Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/AJ81/H0HWDEW1/FBOAJ81H0HWDEW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/AJ81/H0HWDEW1/FBOAJ81H0HWDEW1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/AJ81/H0HWDEW1/FBOAJ81H0HWDEW1.SMALL.jpg Jason Bedard I make a monthly pilgrimage to my local LEGO Store. On my recent trip I visited the mall's bookstore afterwards.  There I was looking through a book on Steam Punk design and saw a light switch mod that I really liked.  This got me thinking of other cool switch mods and with LEGO fresh in my mind a d...
By: Jason Bedard

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 11:30:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fisheye-lens-for-a-rangefinder-camera/
Fisheye lens for a rangefinder or mirrorless camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/WYMO/GOJSUYHP/FFHWYMOGOJSUYHP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/WYMO/GOJSUYHP/FFHWYMOGOJSUYHP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/WYMO/GOJSUYHP/FFHWYMOGOJSUYHP.SMALL.jpg commiejay Fisheye lens for a screw mount leica or other screw mount rangefinder While I realize there are very few people shooting a Leica, particularly a very old Leica such as a screw mount series, this is a fun project to repurpose a (censored) camera with a decent lens to a camera that I think is one of t...
By: commiejay

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:44:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Levitating-Death-Star/
Levitating Death Star - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/6IE0/H9G17KEW/FXV6IE0H9G17KEW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/6IE0/H9G17KEW/FXV6IE0H9G17KEW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/6IE0/H9G17KEW/FXV6IE0H9G17KEW.SMALL.jpg backwards lamb I have always loved Globes and especially the electronic floating ones. The Levitating globes i have seen (and could afford) were OK but i thought it would be cool to do something more with one. I went through a list of things i could try to make, DeLorean car from back to the future, the moon, a ...
By: backwards lamb

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:35:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-turn-a-Millennium-Falcon-into-a-PC/
How to turn a Millennium Falcon into a PC! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SMALL.jpg BradJordan I wanted to build a unique computer to hook up to my TV to watch movies. I searched the Internet for a while trying to get an idea of what I could make it out of and finally ran across the 1979 Kenner Millennium Falcon. While I was searching I found only a few other people that have modded this, one...
By: BradJordan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:24:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/%24100-Super-Bright-Flashlight-for-under-%2410!/
$100 Super Bright Flashlight for under $10! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FL0/PF8B/F1B3RHPX/FL0PF8BF1B3RHPX.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FL0/PF8B/F1B3RHPX/FL0PF8BF1B3RHPX.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FL0/PF8B/F1B3RHPX/FL0PF8BF1B3RHPX.SMALL.jpg Kipkay Let me say right up front that inspiration for this Instructable is credited to dchall8 for his Tactical Flashlight Instructable. I thought there had to be an easier way to mod a smaller flashlight with less hardware and one that took less time. I put this one to the test against my Surefire E2 that...
By: Kipkay

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2007 18:34:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Locutus-of-Borg-Costume-Cyborg-With-real-robotic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/17AE/H91LGHP6/FQT17AEH91LGHP6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/17AE/H91LGHP6/FQT17AEH91LGHP6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/17AE/H91LGHP6/FQT17AEH91LGHP6.SMALL.jpg KCB Electronics Hello, I've always been a huge fan of technology! I've always been good with wires (I have thousands of random wires I've collected throughout the years) My other talents consists of soldering, modifying components, computers, and game systems, operating systems etc. Star Trek The Next Generation m...
By: KCB Electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:16:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Light-Candle-Hack/
Electric Light - LED Candle Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/KS31/H7URCDFL/FYXKS31H7URCDFL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/KS31/H7URCDFL/FYXKS31H7URCDFL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/KS31/H7URCDFL/FYXKS31H7URCDFL.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer Why re-invent the mousetrap? For that matter, why re-invent the candle?  It's been around forever, works every time, and does what is says on the box!  The Egyptians and Cretans were using candles made from beeswax, as early as 3000 BC.  This Instructable then is really just a homage to an invention...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Oct 2012 17:28:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/pc-power-supply-on-ps3-slim/
pc power supply on ps3 slim - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/0Q4U/H7HY7OQG/F990Q4UH7HY7OQG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/0Q4U/H7HY7OQG/F990Q4UH7HY7OQG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/0Q4U/H7HY7OQG/F990Q4UH7HY7OQG.SMALL.jpg crazyg my ps3 has been down a while after i left it on the menu screen of a dvd overnight,then it wouldnt come back on, as sony have been getting a bit too smug i decided the last thing i was going to do was give them more money.i knew that these power thing work on the ps3 fat have been looking for advice...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:28:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Semi-Automatic-Nerf-Nitron-Mod/
Semi-Automatic Nerf Nitron Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/F9YF/H742SINO/FGJF9YFH742SINO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/F9YF/H742SINO/FGJF9YFH742SINO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/F9YF/H742SINO/FGJF9YFH742SINO.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv In this Instructable I'm going to show you how to mod a Nerf Nitron into a semi-automatic gun. You might ask yourself, who in their right mind would turn a fully automatic gun into a half automatic one? The answer is simple, it gives you better control, is lighter and who has ever fired a Nerf Nitro...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:56:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Mega-Charcoal-Grill-Rocket-Grill/
Super Mega Charcoal Grill (Rocket Grill) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/0DRE/H1YOINYY/FDW0DREH1YOINYY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/0DRE/H1YOINYY/FDW0DREH1YOINYY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/0DRE/H1YOINYY/FDW0DREH1YOINYY.SMALL.jpg dlewisa I had one of these mini Weber grills sitting around taking up space for years. I think originally it was a free thing I picked up from a friend. I used it once or twice and then it sat in my shed until my friend Dean modified his. And it's an awesome mod. So I'm recreating it here. If you're using ...
By: dlewisa

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 07:59:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-hook-up-a-Xbox-360-to-a-PC-monitor/
How to hook up a Xbox 360 to a PC monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/COGF/FT3K4EH2/F86COGFFT3K4EH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/COGF/FT3K4EH2/F86COGFFT3K4EH2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/COGF/FT3K4EH2/F86COGFFT3K4EH2.SMALL.jpg robots199 If you want to hook up your Xbox 360 to your computer monitor because your TV is small or the picture quality is terrible, I will show you how. Is it an expensive job you may ask, Nope, Only $10 in parts from my local Radioshack. Please leave a comment so I get feedbackUpdate 3/4/09: New final pictu...
By: robots199

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Jan 2009 15:43:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Final-Fantasy-7-mods/
How to get better/newer graphics for Final Fantasy 7 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/YJ4Q/GOZIQH6K/F6XYJ4QGOZIQH6K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/YJ4Q/GOZIQH6K/F6XYJ4QGOZIQH6K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/YJ4Q/GOZIQH6K/F6XYJ4QGOZIQH6K.SMALL.jpg stroduces Final Fantasy VII is one of those games that you love to play even though the graphics are all outdated. But what if you could play the same old FF7 that you know and love with enhanced graphics? That's right, thanks to the dedicated hard-working people over in the Qhimm Forums there are unofficial ...
By: stroduces

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:11:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modification-of-the-Jolt-EX-1-Nerf-Blaster/
Modification of the Jolt EX-1 Nerf Blaster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/XE78/GUGDAO79/F50XE78GUGDAO79.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/XE78/GUGDAO79/F50XE78GUGDAO79.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/XE78/GUGDAO79/F50XE78GUGDAO79.SMALL.jpg ralves5 The purpose of this modification is to add approximately 10ft shot range to the Jolt EX-1 blaster. For this modification you will need the following: Jolt EX-1 Nerf Blaster Needle nose pliers Flat head screw driver Phillips screw driver small container to keep screws in Spring - ours was obtained f...
By: ralves5

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 19:38:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Pants-from-T-shirt/
Hot Pants from T-shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/5ADF/H3Z38HWO/FS65ADFH3Z38HWO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/5ADF/H3Z38HWO/FS65ADFH3Z38HWO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/5ADF/H3Z38HWO/FS65ADFH3Z38HWO.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Make your own hot pants or booty shorts from a t-shirt!  I got this tee from Randofo when he was promoting his new Simple Bots ebook (check it out!).  I don't wear a lot of t-shirts, but I new I needed a new pair of shorts to kick around the house in. I traced the pattern from my favorite existing ...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:25:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Skull-Cutout-T-shirt/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/ADQM/H3QFJE9X/FV5ADQMH3QFJE9X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/ADQM/H3QFJE9X/FV5ADQMH3QFJE9X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/ADQM/H3QFJE9X/FV5ADQMH3QFJE9X.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo A while ago, these skull-cutout tees were all over the place.  I really wanted one, but I wasn't crazy about the design.  I wanted a really gnarly kind of skull!!  And I didn't see any reason to spend money buying one when I knew I could make one in about 30 minutes. So here we are.   Directions: P...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:52:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-a-Swiss-Army-Knife-to-have-a-carbon-steel-bla/
Hack a Swiss Army Knife to have a carbon steel blade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGD/BWZT/H2WEZCRU/FGDBWZTH2WEZCRU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGD/BWZT/H2WEZCRU/FGDBWZTH2WEZCRU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGD/BWZT/H2WEZCRU/FGDBWZTH2WEZCRU.SMALL.jpg markyb OH how I love my Victorinox Forester SAK. It has everything a resourceful and civilised gentleman should need in an Every Day Carry knife, such as a corkscrew. One thing that isn't quite great though is the quality of the steel used for the blade. Stainless steel looks good, but - for most types of ...
By: markyb

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:20:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-Your-Boss-DS-1/
Modify Your Boss DS-1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8E9A/FI50YLBM/FAG8E9AFI50YLBM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8E9A/FI50YLBM/FAG8E9AFI50YLBM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8E9A/FI50YLBM/FAG8E9AFI50YLBM.SMALL.jpg James Haskin Every guitarist at some point has at least tried Boss's DS-1 distortion pedal. Most People are immediately disappointed. This over hyped pedal sounds really thin with no punch. Sales people at guitar center will say something like its a "great beginner distortion pedal". Its been my experience that ...
By: James Haskin

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:07:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-Nerf-Vulcan-Mod/
The Ultimate Nerf Vulcan Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/LK8Y/FPKFD274/FB8LK8YFPKFD274.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/LK8Y/FPKFD274/FB8LK8YFPKFD274.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/LK8Y/FPKFD274/FB8LK8YFPKFD274.SMALL.jpg ManaEnergyPotion We made a NERF chaingun fire about as fast as a 7.62mm M60 Machine gun. That's around 500 rounds per minute (RPM). We did two major modifications, increasing the voltage to the firing motor, and adding a round counter and a paint job.The total cost on this hack was about $79 What You Need For thi...
By: ManaEnergyPotion

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:17:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dr-Lab-Experiment-One-Do-the-Dishwasher/
Dr. Lab Experiment One: Do the Dishwasher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SMALL.jpg lomography Meet Dr. Lab aka hti. Straight from the HQ Lomography Archive where he has been whipping up some weird and wonderful experiments just for you. Many thanks Dr. Lab for sharing your laboratory experience, secret techniques and analogue passion in the first of his special edition Film Freak Tipsters. N...
By: lomography

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 18:48:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hula-bike-no-pedals/
Eccentric-hub scooter / bike (no pedals) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/3UQT/H1LWPENL/F033UQTH1LWPENL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/3UQT/H1LWPENL/F033UQTH1LWPENL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/3UQT/H1LWPENL/F033UQTH1LWPENL.SMALL.jpg Gael - Tim Tim and Gael want to build a Hula bike . Main Problem : how to easily displace the hub from the center of the wheel ? Play around with spokes ? No ! way too painful . But Tim is a carpenter and has access to a router .  So They decided to craft it out of plywood planks . Quick, easy,  strong enoug...
By: Gael - Tim

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:25:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-laser-show-with-an-old-hard-drive/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ERTI/FQCTM9RW/FEQERTIFQCTM9RW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ERTI/FQCTM9RW/FEQERTIFQCTM9RW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ERTI/FQCTM9RW/FEQERTIFQCTM9RW.SMALL.jpg sensoryhouse Items Needed:Old Hard DriveLaser Pointer (or beam)Wire Mirrorclick to 2:14 to see the actual unit in action - but i suggest you watch the whole video because the music is bad-ass.Learn how to MAKE one here!
By: sensoryhouse

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:05:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Car-to-Robot/
RC Car to Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/CLXT/GYGES5Y4/F48CLXTGYGES5Y4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/CLXT/GYGES5Y4/F48CLXTGYGES5Y4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/CLXT/GYGES5Y4/F48CLXTGYGES5Y4.SMALL.jpg randofo Converting an RC car into a robot is a quick and easy way to get started with robotics. At the very least, when you get bored of playing with your remote control car after three days, you can turn it into a robot that will do all of your evil bidding. Well, maybe not all of it, but at least a siza...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 10:11:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Simple-Security-Camera-Safe/
How to Build a Simple Security Camera Safe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/9ODK/FSE8LCWN/F459ODKFSE8LCWN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/9ODK/FSE8LCWN/F459ODKFSE8LCWN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/9ODK/FSE8LCWN/F459ODKFSE8LCWN.SMALL.jpg Spl1nt3rC3ll Cameras, they seem to be everywhere these days. They are so ubiquitous that the eye sometimes simply fails to notice them. I pass by at least one or two cameras every time I walk the hallways from one class to another. Big Brother is always watching. Some people chose to become invisible or fail to ...
By: Spl1nt3rC3ll

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:44:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-housing-mod/
Laptop housing mod "DRAGONWARE" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SMALL.jpg Tkdwn My old laptop was screaming for a new paint job and the fujitsu-siemens logo was boring, so i made my self a new logo, carved it with my engraving/multipurpose tool and filled the void with some epoxy resin and LED's (light emitting diodes). It was quite a hassle adding the resin, and  keeping it in...
By: Tkdwn

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