Instructables: exploring - technology - cell-phones - featured http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 15:04:34 PDT BLOX v1.01 Cheap and easy iPhone microscope http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-easy-iPhone-microscope/
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:24:32 PDT
The Easy Credit Card Phone Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Easy-Credit-Card-Phone-Stand/
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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:23:30 PDT
Passive iPhone / Victrola Amp http://www.instructables.com/id/Passive-iPhone-Victrola-Amp/
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:08:36 PDT
Phone Mount on Plane Seat http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-Mount-on-Plane-Seat/
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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:51:58 PST
Typewriter iPad Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Typewriter-iPad-Stand/
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Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:55:49 PST
Iphone Stop motion animation http://www.instructables.com/id/Iphone-Stop-motion-animation/
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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:05:53 PST
How to fix a slowly charging android smartphone + enhanced privacy http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-a-slow-charging-android-smartphone-enh/
How to fix a slowly charging android smartphone + enhanced privacy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/G6B3/HBFFJODB/F5YG6B3HBFFJODB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/G6B3/HBFFJODB/F5YG6B3HBFFJODB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/G6B3/HBFFJODB/F5YG6B3HBFFJODB.SMALL.jpg Punk Love Designs Hey all, time for the third Punk Love Designs Identification Contest! This one's a doozy but the prize this time is 1 year of Instructables.com pro service: A small collection of unusually colored white moss was found growing vigorously on three large rocks at the edge of/ in the stream running alo...
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Mon, 7 Jan 2013 07:43:48 PST
Card Phone Dock/Cradle http://www.instructables.com/id/Card-Phone-DockCradle/
Card Phone Dock/Cradle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/OPOW/H9G12OG4/FN5OPOWH9G12OG4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/OPOW/H9G12OG4/FN5OPOWH9G12OG4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/OPOW/H9G12OG4/FN5OPOWH9G12OG4.SMALL.jpg daemn22 Repurpose old credit cards/gift cards to a phone dock. This DIY phone dock can mount almost any phone in landscape and portrait orientation. This phone dock can also be mounted on surfaces such as laptop corner or table for easy access. Things you need 2 Plastic Cards Scissors Lighter Double Side...
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Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:55:20 PST
Customize the fit on your EarPods http://www.instructables.com/id/Improve-the-fit-on-on-EarPods/
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Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:22:05 PDT
The Whirlwind - An iPhone horn speaker and stand that fits in you wallet! http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Whirlwind-An-iPhone-horn-speaker-and-stand-t/
The Whirlwind - An iPhone horn speaker and stand that fits in you wallet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/F5ER/H7432J7F/FCTF5ERH7432J7F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/F5ER/H7432J7F/FCTF5ERH7432J7F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/F5ER/H7432J7F/FCTF5ERH7432J7F.SMALL.jpg urant In a deep "fit for infomercial" voice...   "Have you ever found yourself in the NEED to share a video from your cellphone with other people, but the sound... was.. just to LOW!! FEAR NOT!! The revolutionary WALLET SIZED Whirlwind Speaker and stand will come to the rescue!" He he, sorr...
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Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:31:10 PDT
Apple iOS Serial/USB Cable for Kernel Debugging http://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-iOS-SerialUSB-Cable-for-Kernel-Debugging/
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Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:53:15 PDT
Thermal Imaging Phone Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermal-Imaging-Phone-Camera/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/H4KW/H6I6WSS8/FFQH4KWH6I6WSS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/H4KW/H6I6WSS8/FFQH4KWH6I6WSS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/H4KW/H6I6WSS8/FFQH4KWH6I6WSS8.SMALL.jpg RobHopeless I have a 100 year old house that can be drafty and hard to heat in the winter. I have been wanting a thermal imaging camera to help find leaks ever since we bought this house. So I finally just made my own.The temperature readings are overlaid onto the phone's camera display. The display is adjustab...
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Sun, 2 Sep 2012 20:08:01 PDT
Solar 7-up: Solar phone charger in a bottle http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-7-up-Solar-phone-charger-in-a-bottle/
Solar 7-up: Solar phone charger in a bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/IJAR/H5EDV4PU/F0JIJARH5EDV4PU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/IJAR/H5EDV4PU/F0JIJARH5EDV4PU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/IJAR/H5EDV4PU/F0JIJARH5EDV4PU.SMALL.jpg sfrayne Message in a bottle.  Genie in a bottle.  Ship in a bottle. Solar phone charger in a bottle. The time has come.  Drink a peppy beverage of your choice, or drown your sorrows by draining a bottle of Johnnie -- do whatever it takes to get an empty bottle.  And then follow these easy steps to transfo...
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Sat, 18 Aug 2012 07:49:45 PDT
A Preamplifier for Smartphone Oscilloscopes http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Preamplifier-for-Smartphone-Oscilloscopes/
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Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:44:23 PDT
Beer coaster iPhone stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Beer-coaster-iPhone-stand/
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Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:32:13 PDT
Easy Phone Automation with NFC Tags http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Phone-Automation-with-NFC-Tags/
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Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:01:59 PDT
Poor Man's Cell Phone IR Filter http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Mans-Cell-Phone-IR-Filter/
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Sat, 19 May 2012 22:44:01 PDT
Phone Stand & Headphone Wrap (Laser Cut and Living Hinges) http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-Stand-Headphone-Wrap-Laser-Cut-and-Living/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/6S21/H1YONGEJ/FLA6S21H1YONGEJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/6S21/H1YONGEJ/FLA6S21H1YONGEJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/6S21/H1YONGEJ/FLA6S21H1YONGEJ.SMALL.jpg 0xyJin What you see here is the result of a lot of trials and errors. I wanted to make a phone stand using "living hinges." The living hinges allow a single piece of rigid material to bend. The phone stand is cut out of thin 1/8" mfd board using a laser cutter. It is the size of a credit card so it will f...
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Sat, 12 May 2012 19:03:31 PDT
Make a (NFC-enhanced) slip case for your phone http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-NFC-enhanced-slip-case-for-your-phone/
Make a (NFC-enhanced) slip case for your phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/B0M4/H1LWPSHJ/FKRB0M4H1LWPSHJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/B0M4/H1LWPSHJ/FKRB0M4H1LWPSHJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/B0M4/H1LWPSHJ/FKRB0M4H1LWPSHJ.SMALL.jpg karmagirl Have an Android phone with NFC capabilities? Make a multi-functional carrying case that automatically puts your ringer on silent, turns it up loud, or creates a Wi-Fi hotspot! Watch IMG_0433.MOV below for an overview of what it'll look like and what it does. If you don't have an Android (boo-urns!...
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Wed, 2 May 2012 09:09:52 PDT
diy mobile jacket http://www.instructables.com/id/diy-mobile-jacket-for-your-valentine/
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Sat, 3 Mar 2012 07:34:49 PST
Attach a Starbucks account barcode to your work ID badge for quick payment http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-Attach-a-Starbucks-account-barcode-to-your-/
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Tue, 6 Mar 2012 19:31:41 PST
Make you own Hands Free car system for your phone. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-you-own-Hands-Free-car-system-for-your-phone/
Make you own Hands Free car system for your phone. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/KT7N/GYZNV6IP/FIAKT7NGYZNV6IP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/KT7N/GYZNV6IP/FIAKT7NGYZNV6IP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/KT7N/GYZNV6IP/FIAKT7NGYZNV6IP.SMALL.jpg scion6tc Do you have an older car that does not have those fancy hands free systems, that let you talk on your phone and have it play through your stereo system while driving? Or do you have one that for some reason does not seem to work with your phone no matter how many times you take it to the dealer an...
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Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:18:38 PST
Magnetic iPhone Holder http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-iPhone-Holder/
Magnetic iPhone Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/YG3D/GYR35MV3/F0HYG3DGYR35MV3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/YG3D/GYR35MV3/F0HYG3DGYR35MV3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/YG3D/GYR35MV3/F0HYG3DGYR35MV3.SMALL.jpg wistof I've old iphone 2G that i wanted use into my kitchen, to use as timer, look recipices, listen some music when i was cooking. I decide to make a magnetic holder for my old iphone. I used : - double strong adhesive tape or glue - some magnetic card - some tissue - 2 velcro bands - a sewing machine ...
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Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:24:03 PST
How to make a wheel for your phone. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-wheel-for-your-phone/
How to make a wheel for your phone. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/SZ09/GYEUL4FA/FTMSZ09GYEUL4FA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/SZ09/GYEUL4FA/FTMSZ09GYEUL4FA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/SZ09/GYEUL4FA/FTMSZ09GYEUL4FA.SMALL.jpg anallie0 With this guide I will explain how to build a wheel for playing the races on your phone. I have studied the following procedures, as always, to be realized by all. Bequired, drill, jigsaw, hot glue, vinyl glue, file, rasp, sandpaper, plus the usual tools. Material: A piece of plywood from 300x300x...
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Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:57:59 PST
With this guide you can build a pen for your touch screen capacitive. http://www.instructables.com/id/With-this-guide-you-can-build-a-pen-for-your-touch/
With this guide you can build a pen for your touch screen capacitive. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/XW0W/GXUZMUFK/F8KXW0WGXUZMUFK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/XW0W/GXUZMUFK/F8KXW0WGXUZMUFK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/XW0W/GXUZMUFK/F8KXW0WGXUZMUFK.SMALL.jpg anallie0 As you know the capacitive touch screen, unlike the resistive, needs to feel the electric charge of your finger. While in the resistance, which is formed by a membrane mobile, simply touch the screen with any object, the capacitive screen works only if you feel an electric charge, then the pen must ...
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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:20:57 PST
An office phone from your cell phone. http://www.instructables.com/id/An-office-phone-from-your-cell-phone/
An office phone from your cell phone. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/KGXG/GXUZF0EB/FHVKGXGGXUZF0EB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/KGXG/GXUZF0EB/FHVKGXGGXUZF0EB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/KGXG/GXUZF0EB/FHVKGXGGXUZF0EB.SMALL.jpg anallie0 With this guide you can transform an old telephone in a friendly device that uses your mobile phone. Material: An old telephone. A 1cm piece of wood larger than your cell and the thickness of 18/20 mm. A piece of plywood the same size. A USB extension Two USB ports taken from an old PC. Ope...
By: anallie0

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Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:07:34 PST
How to make a bluetooth handset. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-bluetooth-handset/
How to make a bluetooth handset. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/9P3P/GXX2XHDA/FK99P3PGXX2XHDA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/9P3P/GXX2XHDA/FK99P3PGXX2XHDA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/9P3P/GXX2XHDA/FK99P3PGXX2XHDA.SMALL.jpg anallie0 I had previously produced a guide to build a handset to connect to the phone via cable, but then I withdrew after discovering that they had several different connections from other terminals. With this model eliminates these problems. This realization is not very simple in some passages, but with a ...
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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:54:10 PST
How to turn your iPhone into a Microscope or Spotting Scope Eyepiece http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-turn-your-iPhone-into-a-Microscope-or-Spott/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/4X7O/GVP28YVU/FA24X7OGVP28YVU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/4X7O/GVP28YVU/FA24X7OGVP28YVU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/4X7O/GVP28YVU/FA24X7OGVP28YVU.SMALL.jpg andymill We've designed an adapter that converts smartphones, Android phones, and iPhones into digital eyepieces for microscopes or spotting scopes — we're calling the device the SkyLight. We want to show you how we made the device and how you can make your own and start enjoying microscope or spotting scop...
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Fri, 2 Dec 2011 21:03:48 PST
Devil themed iPhone for Halloween http://www.instructables.com/id/Devil-themed-iPhone-for-Halloween/
Devil themed iPhone for Halloween - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/D4M5/GTO4PHZU/FPPD4M5GTO4PHZU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/D4M5/GTO4PHZU/FPPD4M5GTO4PHZU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/D4M5/GTO4PHZU/FPPD4M5GTO4PHZU.SMALL.jpg projectsugru This is just a bit of iPhone fun for Halloween and is super quick and easy to do :) of course, this will work on all phone brands, mu haaa haa haaaa Get started to do this you will need the following: a phone sugru scissors dry tissue paper You will need just half a mini pack to make this s...
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Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:54:22 PDT
Use your evo 4G with a Touchstone charger http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-your-evo-4G-with-a-handspring-charger/
Use your evo 4G with a Touchstone charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/T7US/GTE4JY7V/FCIT7USGTE4JY7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/T7US/GTE4JY7V/FCIT7USGTE4JY7V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/T7US/GTE4JY7V/FCIT7USGTE4JY7V.SMALL.jpg stevemoseley This Instructable is to show you how to add inductive charging to you HTC Evo 4G phone without voiding the warranty.  Your phone will remain unaltered. Basically what we are going to do is take a Powermat inductive charging back cover for the Evo and replace the inductive charging coil with one out...
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Sat, 8 Oct 2011 18:53:08 PDT
The Ultimate Nerdbait: How to Make Scannable QR Code Bar Code Street Art http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-Nerdbait-How-to-Make-Scannable-QR-Co/
The Ultimate Nerdbait: How to Make Scannable QR Code Bar Code Street Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/WBCA/GO430FP4/FBDWBCAGO430FP4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/WBCA/GO430FP4/FBDWBCAGO430FP4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/WBCA/GO430FP4/FBDWBCAGO430FP4.SMALL.jpg AwkwardEngineer I wanted to promote my website, www.awkwardengineer.com, but wanted a more original way to get the word out then simple QR codes or advertisements.  I wanted to make street art out of it. This a tutorial on how to make street art stencils out of them. No smartphone toting nerd can resist the allure...
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Wed, 25 May 2011 10:10:10 PDT
Mobile Phone Alarm for a motorbike, car or anything you want http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorbike-Phone-Alarm/
Mobile Phone Alarm for a motorbike, car or anything you want - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/ZJ16/FTM73NFB/F5BZJ16FTM73NFB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/ZJ16/FTM73NFB/F5BZJ16FTM73NFB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/ZJ16/FTM73NFB/F5BZJ16FTM73NFB.SMALL.jpg simon72post I got fed up with normal alarms making a lot of noise, and no one taking any notice of them any more. Also not knowing if anyone had messed with my bike because I was to far away to hear the alarm.So I decided to make this alarm using an old mobile phone and a simple timer circuit. The basic princip...
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Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:52:27 PDT
IPhone Photo Panoramas http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-Photo-Panoramas/
IPhone Photo Panoramas - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/MMFS/GHTLLKCD/FU3MMFSGHTLLKCD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/MMFS/GHTLLKCD/FU3MMFSGHTLLKCD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/MMFS/GHTLLKCD/FU3MMFSGHTLLKCD.SMALL.jpg peterbryenton Stop Press! iOS6 and Olloclip have made this 'Ible out of date but it's here as a bit of history now. There's no wide-angle lens on an iPhone, but that won't stop you from making wide shots. There's an app called AutoStitch (from Cloudburst Research) which gives good results if you learn how to use ...
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Sun, 19 Dec 2010 08:19:29 PST
How to Make Your Own Screen Protector (for less than a nickel!) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Your-Own-Screen-Protector-for-less-th/
How to Make Your Own Screen Protector (for less than a nickel!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/BJFS/GDPPMAOD/F4EBJFSGDPPMAOD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/BJFS/GDPPMAOD/F4EBJFSGDPPMAOD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/BJFS/GDPPMAOD/F4EBJFSGDPPMAOD.SMALL.jpg jen7714 So here's the story: you buy an expensive touchscreen phone or a iPod touch and do everything you can to protect it so you decide to visit an electronic store to buy a screen protector. Turns out the phone's not the only thing that's expensive; the little piece of plastic to protect your phone just ...
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Sun, 5 Sep 2010 14:25:03 PDT
Retro Phone Phone Charging Station http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Phone-Phone-Charging-Station/
Retro Phone Phone Charging Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/JFDF/G4PBT42Z/FN0JFDFG4PBT42Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/JFDF/G4PBT42Z/FN0JFDFG4PBT42Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/JFDF/G4PBT42Z/FN0JFDFG4PBT42Z.SMALL.jpg brandegor I love the look of a vintage rotary phone and had a couple of them lying around begging to be brought back to life. In a fit of inspiration, I decided to marry form and function. Thus the Retro Phone Phone Charging Station is born. Gather Tools and Materials Tools you will need: 1. Soldering iro...
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Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:58:57 PST
Huawei E160X (Vodafone K3565) 3G dongle external antenna / casing http://www.instructables.com/id/Huawei-E160X-Vodafone-K3565-3G-dongle-external-a/
Huawei E160X (Vodafone K3565) 3G dongle external antenna / casing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/FPME/G2HDZ1H8/FGPFPMEG2HDZ1H8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/FPME/G2HDZ1H8/FGPFPMEG2HDZ1H8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/FPME/G2HDZ1H8/FGPFPMEG2HDZ1H8.SMALL.jpg s-taylo The K3565 dongle that Vodafone supply with their pay as you go plan is excellent, but frustratingly the external antenna connector is hidden under the casing. Here's how to hack the casing to get at that hidden connector - and for those who want to go the extra step, how to wrap the dongle in a neat...
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Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:44:31 PST
Adapting a Telephone Handset to a Cell Phone http://www.instructables.com/id/Adapting-a-Telephone-Handset-to-a-Cell-Phone/
Adapting a Telephone Handset to a Cell Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/GXEZ/FZWXOTDV/FZVGXEZFZWXOTDV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/GXEZ/FZWXOTDV/FZVGXEZFZWXOTDV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/GXEZ/FZWXOTDV/FZVGXEZFZWXOTDV.SMALL.jpg mouse.reeve By Bill Reeve (billreeve@yahoo.com) Adapted for instructables by Mouse (mouse.reeve@gmail.com) Disclaimer: The procedure described here may not work for you - that's a risk you have to take. If it doesn't work, or if you break something, it's not my fault - it's part of the adventure's risk. I assu...
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Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:57:52 PDT
Paint your mobile phone: updated http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-your-mobile-phone/
Paint your mobile phone: updated - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/590M/FYAJFQGW/FPO590MFYAJFQGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/590M/FYAJFQGW/FPO590MFYAJFQGW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/590M/FYAJFQGW/FPO590MFYAJFQGW.SMALL.jpg and-reas So this is my Instructable of painting your mobile phone! In my case, it's a Nokia 3310. The reason why I chose to paint this particular phone is because of the changeable covers. (And it is my phone. And it has Snake II on it.) If you screw up, you can buy a new cover and your phone is as good as ...
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Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:44:30 PDT
Use your cell phone through your home phone wiring with bluetooth http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-your-cell-phone-through-your-home-phone-wiring/
Use your cell phone through your home phone wiring with bluetooth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/ZCW5/FQCTIQGC/FKUZCW5FQCTIQGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/ZCW5/FQCTIQGC/FKUZCW5FQCTIQGC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/ZCW5/FQCTIQGC/FKUZCW5FQCTIQGC.SMALL.jpg clcktwr I bought a new home that was pre-wired for landline phone service. But, because I'm not living in the 1940s, I have no use for an obsolete, overpriced landline. It sure would be nice to use those landline ports, though. Imagine being able to answer or make a cell phone call from anywhere in your ...
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Sun, 1 Mar 2009 15:52:07 PST
How To Save Your Wet Cell Phone! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Save-Your-Wet-Cell-Phone/
How To Save Your Wet Cell Phone! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/DKH8/FRIQXVPP/F8YDKH8FRIQXVPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/DKH8/FRIQXVPP/F8YDKH8FRIQXVPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/DKH8/FRIQXVPP/F8YDKH8FRIQXVPP.SMALL.jpg aKaMaKaVeLy First off, Hello and thanks for viewing my instructable.Most of us have experienced dropping or spilling liquid over our over priced sensitive cell phones or gadgets and lost them forever. Most people try to save their gadgets the wrong way . ex using a hair dryer witch may force moisture further i...
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Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:21:01 PST
A Get Smart Style Shoe Phone (gen 2) http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Get-Smart-Style-Shoe-Phone-gen-2/
A Get Smart Style Shoe Phone (gen 2) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/CKL9/FQWVV7PS/FJKCKL9FQWVV7PS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/CKL9/FQWVV7PS/FJKCKL9FQWVV7PS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/CKL9/FQWVV7PS/FJKCKL9FQWVV7PS.SMALL.jpg gardners This is another in my Get Smart series, which also includes my first working wearable shoe phone, a cone of silence and a phone booth.This real working shoe phone, with the phone in one shoe and the bluetooth headset in the other, was the basis of a Flinders University press release, on The New Inve...
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Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:24:28 PST
Wearable Shoe Phone http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-wearable-Shoe-Phone/
Wearable Shoe Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/5B3K/FQWVUVUK/FE85B3KFQWVUVUK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/5B3K/FQWVUVUK/FE85B3KFQWVUVUK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/5B3K/FQWVUVUK/FE85B3KFQWVUVUK.SMALL.jpg mikeyberman Any sane geek would think that something as cool as Maxwell Smart's shoe-phone would be everywhere. You'd think there'd be a company or two selling them online, and the internet would be filled with hobbyists boasting about how proud they are of them.But it's only ever been done once. That's right, ...
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Mon, 9 Feb 2009 23:16:16 PST
Cheap headset + broken cellphone = "SkypeCell" http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-headset-broken-cellphone-quotSkypeCell/
Cheap headset + broken cellphone = "SkypeCell" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/I54T/FLROLZO9/FUWI54TFLROLZO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/I54T/FLROLZO9/FUWI54TFLROLZO9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/I54T/FLROLZO9/FUWI54TFLROLZO9.SMALL.jpg JFDuval For this first Instructable, I'll show you a recent hack I made.I had a cheap malfunctioning headset and a broken cellphone (cracked screen) and I needed a reliable solution to make calls with Skype... so I combined two ready-for-trash items in a good SkypeCell! What you need A) If you are wealth...
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Tue, 7 Oct 2008 20:22:31 PDT
AA Battery Powered Cell Phone http://www.instructables.com/id/AA-Battery-Powered-Cell-Phone/
AA Battery Powered Cell Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/WD4E/FJAI33HR/FGQWD4EFJAI33HR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/WD4E/FJAI33HR/FGQWD4EFJAI33HR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/WD4E/FJAI33HR/FGQWD4EFJAI33HR.SMALL.jpg Kention3 Has the battery in your cell phone died forever? Try this to extend your phone's life time. what you'll need See picture... You'll also need a cell phone that takes a battery of 3-3.7 volts. The Battery Case If your battery case has wires on it already, skip this step. Use the needle nosed p...
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Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:41:00 PDT
"Geek-ify" Your Bluetooth Headset http://www.instructables.com/id/Geek-ify-Your-Bluetooth-Headset/
"Geek-ify" Your Bluetooth Headset - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/DSSS/FEEMAN7T/FYCDSSSFEEMAN7T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/DSSS/FEEMAN7T/FYCDSSSFEEMAN7T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/DSSS/FEEMAN7T/FYCDSSSFEEMAN7T.SMALL.jpg taco_guy93 This Instructable will show you how to expose the insides of your bluetooth while still keeping it functional. Gather Materials You will need: Cell Phone Bluetooth Device, (I used a Nokia Headset) Small Screwdriver Super Glue Velcro or Double Sided Tape Take it apart This is probably the eas...
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Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:38:16 PDT
Modifying a Cheap Portable Cellphone Jammer http://www.instructables.com/id/Modifying-a-Cheap-Portable-Cellphone-Jammer/
Modifying a Cheap Portable Cellphone Jammer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FG4/MK20/F5R8QQ6U/FG4MK20F5R8QQ6U.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG4/MK20/F5R8QQ6U/FG4MK20F5R8QQ6U.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG4/MK20/F5R8QQ6U/FG4MK20F5R8QQ6U.SMALL.jpg Blastwavelabs This instructable is going to show you a quick process which will allow you to convert a cheap portable cellphone jammer from Chinese frequency's (I think) over to American or other regions frequency's.Specifically this model from dealextreme.com:http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4355Importa...
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Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:49:21 PDT
Create a Star Trek Communicator edition RAZR http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-Star-Trek-Communicator-edition-RAZR/
Create a Star Trek Communicator edition RAZR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FTP/DOKQ/F3KRXJ9B/FTPDOKQF3KRXJ9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTP/DOKQ/F3KRXJ9B/FTPDOKQF3KRXJ9B.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTP/DOKQ/F3KRXJ9B/FTPDOKQF3KRXJ9B.SMALL.jpg fireballxl5 Since the Star Trek Communicator was the inspiration for todays flip phones, why not make your phone look more like the original. I did and here's how. Getting started Here's the materials you'll need, it's a pretty short list; 1) A 2 piece plastic skin or shell for the model of phone that you h...
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Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:58:49 PDT
Mobile Holder http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-Holder/
Mobile Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FR2/4XUV/F82EXIZP/FR24XUVF82EXIZP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR2/4XUV/F82EXIZP/FR24XUVF82EXIZP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR2/4XUV/F82EXIZP/FR24XUVF82EXIZP.SMALL.jpg msolek Draw .... cut ... Form Form over candle Finish ...
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Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:48:52 PDT