http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 10:44:20 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Cold-Air-Fan-from-Reused-Plastic-Bottles/
Cold Air Fan from Reused Plastic Bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/2DB0/HFSHT0B2/FNJ2DB0HFSHT0B2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/2DB0/HFSHT0B2/FNJ2DB0HFSHT0B2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/2DB0/HFSHT0B2/FNJ2DB0HFSHT0B2.SMALL.jpg SirPhobos15 This is an instructable on how to make an extremely simple mini cold air fan and alternative to cooling off. This will help you to recycle & reuse some stuff you have rather than throwing it away and it ending up in a landfill somewhere. You more than likely you already have all the items laying aro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:26:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/cleaning-coins-using-electrolysis/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/Q588/HEXSMIP4/FILQ588HEXSMIP4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/Q588/HEXSMIP4/FILQ588HEXSMIP4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/Q588/HEXSMIP4/FILQ588HEXSMIP4.SMALL.jpg tealk hello. today i will show you how to clean old rusted coins. i know that there is thousands of videos how to do it but i am doing this only because there is a lots of people who thinks that electrolysis is to complicated and they arent ready to do it ( like i used to be) so first what you need is 9v ...
By: tealk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 07:40:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creative-Valentines-Gift/
Creative Valentines Gift - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/FIXB/HCJO1N8S/FLBFIXBHCJO1N8S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/FIXB/HCJO1N8S/FLBFIXBHCJO1N8S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/FIXB/HCJO1N8S/FLBFIXBHCJO1N8S.SMALL.jpg Chip Fixes I wanted to give my girlfriend a unique gift for Valentines Day and the idea of putting something special inside a light bulb came to me after seeing an Instructable on how to make light bulb coat hangars. I was expecting it to be a lot more work than it was. I was actually able to complete the proj...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 18:13:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pipe-Cleaner-LED-Christmas-Decorations/
Pipe Cleaner LED Christmas Decorations - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/ZH7I/HAQ30JVL/F4FZH7IHAQ30JVL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/ZH7I/HAQ30JVL/F4FZH7IHAQ30JVL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/ZH7I/HAQ30JVL/F4FZH7IHAQ30JVL.SMALL.jpg vanweb When I saw the LED projects on Instructables starting to pop up I figured hmmm:  Red LED + brown fur covered wire (pipe cleaner) =  Rudolf! So I scrounged my junk project drawer found some LEDs, a battery clip (with a still functioning flat battery), my stack of pipe cleaners from previous crafts a...
By: vanweb

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:07:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Flashlight/
Pocket Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/AJPF/HAWSHK7S/FXMAJPFHAWSHK7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/AJPF/HAWSHK7S/FXMAJPFHAWSHK7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/AJPF/HAWSHK7S/FXMAJPFHAWSHK7S.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Light up the dark with this simple flashlight while illuminating the very basics of electric circuits. Also great introduction to measurement! This is one of the projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston . Produced in partnership with I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:22:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Toroidal-FIFO-AAA-Battery-Storage/
Toroidal FIFO AAA Battery Storage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/SPPD/HAFHKSEK/FXRSPPDHAFHKSEK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/SPPD/HAFHKSEK/FXRSPPDHAFHKSEK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/SPPD/HAFHKSEK/FXRSPPDHAFHKSEK.SMALL.jpg BoilingLeadBath A battery storage solution which makes FIFO (first in, first out) inventory management easy. I figured it'd be a good idea to implement FIFO for the purposes of wear leveling. Simply put the freshly charged (or purchased) batteries in on the right-hand side, and remove batteries from the left, in th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 09:39:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-LED-Pumpkin-Batman-Symbol/
Quick LED Pumpkin - Batman Symbol - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/VMR5/H8RK8RQS/FA5VMR5H8RK8RQS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/VMR5/H8RK8RQS/FA5VMR5H8RK8RQS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/VMR5/H8RK8RQS/FA5VMR5H8RK8RQS.SMALL.jpg imbakes This guide will show you to create a batman pumpkin illuminated by LEDs in a small form factor. Gather items: Pumpkin Knives LEDS CR2032 Lithium 3V batteries 10-ohm resistor Electrical Tape Carve the pumpkin with any design.  I chose a Batman Symbol. Make sure to use a current limiting resis...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:23:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Lanterns-for-Kids/
DIY LED Lanterns for Kids! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SMALL.jpg at0mbxmb Hi! These lanterns were designed by: Michelle Leonhart: twitter || tinwhiskers.net Joseph Chiut: twitter || toybuilderlabs.com Kyle Cothern for the LAMakerspace's special holiday DIY LED Lanterns class.  We hope they help you stay safe and have fun at night!  See the end of the instructable for ph...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:11:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Recycled-Solar-Powered-Batter/
HOW TO: Pocket Sized Solar Battery Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/A5EX/H337JOG3/F7HA5EXH337JOG3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/A5EX/H337JOG3/F7HA5EXH337JOG3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/A5EX/H337JOG3/F7HA5EXH337JOG3.SMALL.jpg funtogether Ever wanted a battery charger that even a beginner can make? Well you've got it. Ever felt bad because of the fossil fuel that is burned and the fumes it releases into the environment every time you recharge your batteries from the wall outlet? Want a better alternative? You've got it!  This isn't t...
By: funtogether

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2012 15:13:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Throwie-CMH-version/
LED Throwie - CMH version - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/WUJ0/H2WESE9C/F36WUJ0H2WESE9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/WUJ0/H2WESE9C/F36WUJ0H2WESE9C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/WUJ0/H2WESE9C/F36WUJ0H2WESE9C.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make light that sticks! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work together to build ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:22:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Interior-Lighting-Getting-Your-Solar-Feet-W/
Solar Interior Lighting (Getting Your Solar Feet Wet) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/BLE3/H0FLJC1H/FHUBLE3H0FLJC1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/BLE3/H0FLJC1H/FHUBLE3H0FLJC1H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/BLE3/H0FLJC1H/FHUBLE3H0FLJC1H.SMALL.jpg dlewisa This is more of a proof of concept for both regular folk and fellow solar-hippie-alternative-energy freaks out there. There is no reason that anyone should have to pay for electricity to light their homes anymore. The majority of energy used in homes is from heating and cooling of one type or anothe...
By: dlewisa

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 14:58:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Heated-Poncho/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/768M/GZQ40IDW/FOK768MGZQ40IDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/768M/GZQ40IDW/FOK768MGZQ40IDW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/768M/GZQ40IDW/FOK768MGZQ40IDW.SMALL.jpg IamWe What is better, heating a room or heating yourself? When you are thinking on the last option, I have a very simple method. You can use a 12 Volt electric blanket. The only thing you need to do is to make a slit in the center of the blanket, to put your head through. And sewing a collar around the ho...
By: IamWe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:11:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-LED-Pumpkin-Lighting/
Quick LED Pumpkin Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/7OIF/GU63TWJE/FUP7OIFGU63TWJE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/7OIF/GU63TWJE/FUP7OIFGU63TWJE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/7OIF/GU63TWJE/FUP7OIFGU63TWJE.SMALL.jpg CarlS We had some left over LED strips from the TeleToyland Sandbox 2 project (Instructable), so we decided to turn them into quick Jack-o-lantern lighting. They only take a few minutes to make, so you can build a bunch of them quickly, and they come in many colors. These LED strips are designed to be ru...
By: CarlS

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:51:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Torch-made-from-coke-can-and-cereal-box/
Torch made from coke can and cereal box. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/8SIL/GS3BDSYM/FSZ8SILGS3BDSYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/8SIL/GS3BDSYM/FSZ8SILGS3BDSYM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/8SIL/GS3BDSYM/FSZ8SILGS3BDSYM.SMALL.jpg paul em Do we always have to throw everything away? The torch project below looks at how we can transform materials that we would normally consider as waste, and makes them into a functional everyday product. Hopefully it shows that we don't always have to go to the shops. An hour or so with some scissors,...
By: paul em

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:36:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Glow-Jar/
Solar-Powered Glow-Jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/VDLD/GRFMVZJM/FLUVDLDGRFMVZJM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/VDLD/GRFMVZJM/FLUVDLDGRFMVZJM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/VDLD/GRFMVZJM/FLUVDLDGRFMVZJM.SMALL.jpg MdP1632 The idea for this Instructable came from something I found called Sun and Moon Jars on ThinkGeek.com. http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/994a/ Unfortunately these jars cost much more than I was willing to spend. Because of this, I decided to make my own version, and share it with all of yo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:07:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mod-your-Green-Lantern-movie-ring-and-make-it-glow/
Mod your Green Lantern movie ring and make it glow! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/C4FB/GQYGL8ZH/FK5C4FBGQYGL8ZH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/C4FB/GQYGL8ZH/FK5C4FBGQYGL8ZH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/C4FB/GQYGL8ZH/FK5C4FBGQYGL8ZH.SMALL.jpg Honus When the Green Lantern movie came out earlier this year Toys R Us started selling a decent looking replica ring for only $10- here's how to make the ring look a bit more heroic by installing a LED and making it more accurate to the movie ring. It's a fair bit of work but for GL fans it's worth the ...
By: Honus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Aug 2011 00:05:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-Household-Batteries-For-Free/
Get Household Batteries For Free - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/YY05/GOW3YC1P/FZGYY05GOW3YC1P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/YY05/GOW3YC1P/FZGYY05GOW3YC1P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/YY05/GOW3YC1P/FZGYY05GOW3YC1P.SMALL.jpg GeekTinker This short instructable will show you how a person can get free usable batteries, possibly delivered right to them.   Not only can free batteries be had, but the environment can be helped as well.  This is especially useful for charities and non-profits, which can go through a lot of batteries thro...
By: GeekTinker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:07:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Roomba-400-Series-Disassembly-and-U2U4-Charging-F/
Roomba 400 Series Disassembly and U2/U4 Charging Fix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/VWRH/GNNURP2J/FJ9VWRHGNNURP2J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/VWRH/GNNURP2J/FJ9VWRHGNNURP2J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/VWRH/GNNURP2J/FJ9VWRHGNNURP2J.SMALL.jpg bhylak Is your Roomba 400 not charging? When you plug it in, does it light up but when you press the button you get no response? Here's the disassembly guide as well as a guide to fixing the U2/U4 Problem. This will also give you a chance to clean out all the Dust that builds up inside, you could clean...
By: bhylak

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 19:54:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/fortune-teller-ostrich-egg/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/AIEP/GMVSC4IH/F2AAIEPGMVSC4IH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/AIEP/GMVSC4IH/F2AAIEPGMVSC4IH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/AIEP/GMVSC4IH/F2AAIEPGMVSC4IH.SMALL.jpg harizard This egg was created for fun and the challenge of doing something new. I have come to love using electronic toys and LEDs in eggs. This egg has both. Children just love playing with this egg. There are 22 LEDs (not counting the eyes) and a motion and sound sensor. First; I needed to find a stand t...
By: harizard

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:59:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Swing-Power-Coversion/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/XY1X/GLL4ZNAK/F2EXY1XGLL4ZNAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/XY1X/GLL4ZNAK/F2EXY1XGLL4ZNAK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/XY1X/GLL4ZNAK/F2EXY1XGLL4ZNAK.SMALL.jpg wworland For some reason, baby swings dont come with wall chargers or winders like the one I rode in.  They like to eat D batteries by the truck load.  So, I had to modify the swing to take AC power from the good ol' wall.  Since we might wanna take the swing out in the yard for some reason, I put in a switc...
By: wworland

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:59:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/9-Unusual-Uses-for-Aspirin/
9 Unusual Uses for Aspirin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/HCP6/GVJCJ18T/FNSHCP6GVJCJ18T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/HCP6/GVJCJ18T/FNSHCP6GVJCJ18T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/HCP6/GVJCJ18T/FNSHCP6GVJCJ18T.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast It's 6:30 AM and you feel a tightness in your chest. Antacids don't help. Your jaw is tightly set and your arm feels numb. Heart attack? Or is it an unreasonable response to a new zit? Either way, aspirin can help. From heart attacks to zits, in the garden and the laundry room, aspirin has a ton of...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:00:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/9V-Matchbox/
9V Matchbox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/J2OH/GKLIWQ2L/F2IJ2OHGKLIWQ2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/J2OH/GKLIWQ2L/F2IJ2OHGKLIWQ2L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/J2OH/GKLIWQ2L/F2IJ2OHGKLIWQ2L.SMALL.jpg Candymanproductions This instructables will show you how to make a nice-looking matchbox from an old 9V battery. What you need:      -9V Battery (perhaps empty)      -needlenose pliers      -heavy-duty tape      -matches      -match-lighting sandpaper      -epoxy-type glue Prying open the battery First step: Use ...
By: Candymanproductions

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:09:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-Any-Battery-Cover/
Replace Any Battery Cover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/VM20/GH4AK0FF/FNVVM20GH4AK0FF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/VM20/GH4AK0FF/FNVVM20GH4AK0FF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/VM20/GH4AK0FF/FNVVM20GH4AK0FF.SMALL.jpg JamesRPatrick Ever drop a TV remote and break the battery cover? Don't worry. It's easy to make a replacement. All you need is some scissors, paper, and a piece of plastic. I used the side of a soap container. For my fix, I needed a battery cover for my old Casio CTK-450 keyboard. I've had it since I was three ...
By: JamesRPatrick

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:00:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-LED-Light-Hacked-Into-Solar-Battery-Charger/
Solar LED Light Hacked Into Solar Battery Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/TAQE/GA7B7GQ9/FC0TAQEGA7B7GQ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/TAQE/GA7B7GQ9/FC0TAQEGA7B7GQ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/TAQE/GA7B7GQ9/FC0TAQEGA7B7GQ9.SMALL.jpg bloomautomatic This is a very simple instructable.  Really, it's more of an informable than instructable since it's pretty self-explanatory.  I know there have been many other solar battery chargers, but this one was already made and sitting under my nose. I posted this instructable the day I made it, so the jur...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jun 2010 19:23:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Neoprene-LED-Light-Pouch/
Neoprene LED Light Pouch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/CQS0/G43EG4NX/F5NCQS0G43EG4NX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/CQS0/G43EG4NX/F5NCQS0G43EG4NX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/CQS0/G43EG4NX/F5NCQS0G43EG4NX.SMALL.jpg Plusea This soft LED light pouch is easy to make and runs with two AAA batteries. The design is super simple and fits really well with the LilyPad components. Though you can also modify a regular LED and slide switch to be sewable by soldering little loops on the end of their leads. The light is cute and s...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Jan 2010 14:42:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Feed-Pills-To-Your-Dog/
How To Feed Pills To Your Dog - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/LPGP/G0ZWD7GW/F50LPGPG0ZWD7GW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/LPGP/G0ZWD7GW/F50LPGPG0ZWD7GW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/LPGP/G0ZWD7GW/F50LPGPG0ZWD7GW.SMALL.jpg egbertfitzwilly My dog knows the difference between cheese and a pill. One is for eating and one is for spitting out. This is a short instructable that shows a technique I've developed to quickly and easily feed my dog multiple pills at the scheduled times without muss or fuss.After many dogs and many tricks I've d...
By: egbertfitzwilly

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:21:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Credit-Card-Battery-Cover/
Credit Card Battery Cover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/OGN0/FY3KS50A/FW3OGN0FY3KS50A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/OGN0/FY3KS50A/FW3OGN0FY3KS50A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/OGN0/FY3KS50A/FW3OGN0FY3KS50A.SMALL.jpg Deathstick Are you sick of picking up your mouse and the batteries falling out or rocking out in Rockband only to have your batteries fall out mid song? Do you have some form of tape holding your batteries in? Do you want you credit card to work for you instead of against you? This Instructable will guild you ...
By: Deathstick

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:01:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Run-Your-Kitchen-Timer-On-a-More-Common-Battery/
Run Your Kitchen Timer On a More Common Battery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/GRQ6/FOVXOSN2/F3EGRQ6FOVXOSN2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/GRQ6/FOVXOSN2/F3EGRQ6FOVXOSN2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/GRQ6/FOVXOSN2/F3EGRQ6FOVXOSN2.SMALL.jpg TheMadTinker I have several kitchen timers that are just sitting around not being used in my house because they run on those tiny little coin-cell batteries, which are expensive to replace, making them more bother than they're worth in my opinion. So I got to thinking today that LR44 batteries are 1.5 volts, sa...
By: TheMadTinker

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:19:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Festive-Flash-Light/
Festive Flash Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/G3EG/FOVX13TU/FXPG3EGFOVX13TU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/G3EG/FOVX13TU/FXPG3EGFOVX13TU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/G3EG/FOVX13TU/FXPG3EGFOVX13TU.SMALL.jpg The Red Button A flash light made from a 9v and a christmas tree light. I plan to give some as presents :D Materials Materials:9V BatteryChristmas Light (small kind)TapeWiresTools:Scissors Attach Light Take the shorter wire from the Christmas Light and attach it to the positive contact of the 9v battery. "...
By: The Red Button

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:17:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Olive-Egg-with-LED-Pimento/
Olive Egg with LED Pimento - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/HEUL/FNZA8O0K/F0YHEULFNZA8O0K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/HEUL/FNZA8O0K/F0YHEULFNZA8O0K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/HEUL/FNZA8O0K/F0YHEULFNZA8O0K.SMALL.jpg RadBear This egg was inspired by a figurine I made which I call Olive Man. The idea for this egg occurred to me during the Faberge contest that Insturctables put on earlier this year, but due to time constraints I wasn't able to get it made until now.The egg is a simple green with a red LED as its pimento. ...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:45:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-your-Laser-Pointer-to-use-AAA-batteries/
Convert your Laser Pointer to use AAA batteries - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/E2HV/FM2CT2TQ/FPOE2HVFM2CT2TQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/E2HV/FM2CT2TQ/FPOE2HVFM2CT2TQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/E2HV/FM2CT2TQ/FPOE2HVFM2CT2TQ.SMALL.jpg samson3000 Laser Pointers are great entertainment for cats, but those pesky LR44 batteries don't last long. After my cats revolted because I forgot to buy batteries, I decided there had to be a better way! A bit of time tinkering, and I came up with this fairly easy way to use AAA (triple A) batteries inste...
By: samson3000

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:33:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sonicare-Elite-7300-Battery-Replacement/
Sonicare Elite 7300 - Battery Replacement - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/RNUA/FL5RA37L/FSBRNUAFL5RA37L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/RNUA/FL5RA37L/FSBRNUAFL5RA37L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/RNUA/FL5RA37L/FSBRNUAFL5RA37L.SMALL.jpg AaronX2621 This will show you how to replace the internal battery on your Sonicare Elite 7300. After having my 2nd one die on me within 3 yrs I figured out how to rip it apart and fix it. Disassembly The first part of disassembling the elite 7300 is removing the small trapezoidal rubber bumper at the top b...
By: AaronX2621

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:37:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hidden-storage/
Hidden storage compartment in your phone! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/DDK8/FHEZC9ZN/FDHDDK8FHEZC9ZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/DDK8/FHEZC9ZN/FDHDDK8FHEZC9ZN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/DDK8/FHEZC9ZN/FDHDDK8FHEZC9ZN.SMALL.jpg daviddd Well, one day i was incredibly bored, so i thought I'd open the back of my phone and clean it, and while doing so, (don't ask me what made me think of it) I cut out a bit of paper and placed it behind the battery, so i can store passwords, or other things on there that i only know how to access. M...
By: daviddd

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:19:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/AA-to-D-cell-adapter/
AA to D cell adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/36BL/FEJ2GABG/FV436BLFEJ2GABG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/36BL/FEJ2GABG/FV436BLFEJ2GABG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/36BL/FEJ2GABG/FV436BLFEJ2GABG.SMALL.jpg dermbrian An easy-to-build adapter that allows you to use AA batteries (especially rechargeables!) in place of D cell batteries in many devices. Cut a piece of dowel, drill it out most of the way Drilled out a piece of 1 1/4 inch dowell to about 1/3 of an inch from the bottom, to make the dowel + AA batter...
By: dermbrian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:35:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Saving-your-half-dead-batteries/
Saving your 'half-dead' batteries - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/V26L/FCRT3A8Y/FQCV26LFCRT3A8Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/V26L/FCRT3A8Y/FQCV26LFCRT3A8Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/V26L/FCRT3A8Y/FQCV26LFCRT3A8Y.SMALL.jpg fatrickuk Don't throw away your 'half-dead' batteries yet! Do you know you can connect the 'half-dead' batteries together in series to provide a greater voltage? It would be as easy as saving all your pennies together to gain a larger sum. This instructable will show you how to make use of all the batteries w...
By: fatrickuk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:14:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Portable-Microwave-For-Under-3/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/S5ST/FBJIMRSQ/FGQS5STFBJIMRSQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/S5ST/FBJIMRSQ/FGQS5STFBJIMRSQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/S5ST/FBJIMRSQ/FGQS5STFBJIMRSQ.SMALL.jpg Kiwi123 Mini Portable Microwave For Under 3$
By: Kiwi123

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:09:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Rod-your-old-Dustbuster/
Hot Rod your old Dustbuster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4L/6RZU/FAQDX8UI/F4L6RZUFAQDX8UI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4L/6RZU/FAQDX8UI/F4L6RZUFAQDX8UI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4L/6RZU/FAQDX8UI/F4L6RZUFAQDX8UI.SMALL.jpg rocketguy I finally got tired of having my old dustbuster as a nicd memory-effect demonstrator (it would fade immediately, but then after about 45 seconds come back with some usable power, annoying to wait for). So I decided to replace the battery pack. In the process I realized that I could extend run time...
By: rocketguy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2008 23:10:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Barbie-Doll-Electric-Chair-Science-Fair-Project!/
Barbie Doll Electric Chair Science Fair Project! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FEA/2EJC/F5Y3YRYY/FEA2EJCF5Y3YRYY.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEA/2EJC/F5Y3YRYY/FEA2EJCF5Y3YRYY.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEA/2EJC/F5Y3YRYY/FEA2EJCF5Y3YRYY.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink This is a science fair project that I did in middle school and completely disgusted the entire female staff of Benton Middle. The purpose of this project is to show how the electric chair works and discuss basic electricity - currents and conductivity. This is perhaps not the most politically correc...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Sep 2007 22:59:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-or-Shine-Solar-Charger/
Rain or Shine Solar Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FRX/BZ6W/F46WOG92/FRXBZ6WF46WOG92.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRX/BZ6W/F46WOG92/FRXBZ6WF46WOG92.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRX/BZ6W/F46WOG92/FRXBZ6WF46WOG92.SMALL.jpg blondietheblond Have you ever wanted a waterproof, weatherproof, lightweight portable solar charger for small electronics? Whether you're a backpacker, a survivalist, or just trying to preserve the planet so you can enjoy it outdoors a little longer, this is the project for you. About a month ago I was on an 8 day ...
By: blondietheblond

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:29:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glow-Bone!-LED-Night-Safety-Dog-Collar-Doohickey/
Glow Bone! LED Night Safety Dog Collar Doohickey - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FY7/VESL/F1U9XTJ7/FY7VESLF1U9XTJ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FY7/VESL/F1U9XTJ7/FY7VESLF1U9XTJ7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FY7/VESL/F1U9XTJ7/FY7VESLF1U9XTJ7.SMALL.jpg momo! Make you dog light up during your night-time walks! Still on an LED high (and still have a lot of LED stuff left over from my first project), I decided that it would be helpful to make some sort of light doohickey that I can attach to my dog's collar when I walk him at night. His black fur has a n...
By: momo!

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 04:34:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Power-Control-For-Battery-Powered-Devices/
Remote Power Control For Battery Powered Devices - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FH1/EGQK/J1HETOML2IZ/FH1EGQKJ1HETOML2IZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH1/EGQK/J1HETOML2IZ/FH1EGQKJ1HETOML2IZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH1/EGQK/J1HETOML2IZ/FH1EGQKJ1HETOML2IZ.SMALL.jpg pronteon Thin conductors on both sides of a thin insulator are connected by wires to a remote switch. Slide it between the batteries. It breaks the connection until the switch is turned on. Why? In this case, the battery powered loud and obnoxious talking halloween skull was the face of Leaf Boy, a leaf s...
By: pronteon

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