http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:47:29 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-2-D-Virtual-Stage/
Make a (2-D) Virtual Stage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/NSH6/H2BMNIE7/FWXNSH6H2BMNIE7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/NSH6/H2BMNIE7/FWXNSH6H2BMNIE7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/NSH6/H2BMNIE7/FWXNSH6H2BMNIE7.SMALL.jpg yota I like to dabble in all things, not the least of which is film. Unfortunately, coupling an over-active imagination with a ridiculously tight budget makes producing most of my videos pretty difficult. As such, I've been looking into the magic of computers to try and smooth over any gaps in my movies ...
By: yota

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 20:14:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-mouse-with-double-click-problem/
Repair mouse with double click problem - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/0SBK/H1YOBEME/FTI0SBKH1YOBEME.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/0SBK/H1YOBEME/FTI0SBKH1YOBEME.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/0SBK/H1YOBEME/FTI0SBKH1YOBEME.SMALL.jpg frEmn I have a Logitech wireless laser mouse and after a year or so of use, the left click button would double click every time I tried to single click something. As can be imagined, this gets frustrating very fast. So, being the tinkerer that I am, I decided to open her up and see if it could be repaired...
By: frEmn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 00:19:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sputnik-0667/
Sputnik 0667 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/77I9/H1JUHO6B/FGF77I9H1JUHO6B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/77I9/H1JUHO6B/FGF77I9H1JUHO6B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/77I9/H1JUHO6B/FGF77I9H1JUHO6B.SMALL.jpg quizz_kid This is the "Sputnik 0667". A kind of desk bureau housing a, well hidden, top modern computer hook up. The shell is  made of  walnut combined with MDF and has a sort of 50's sci-fi look to it I guess, although I´ve mixed with influences from the entire 20th century. Its a retro mess with a sort of C...
By: quizz_kid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 19:37:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-8-Bit-Computer/
How to Build an 8-Bit Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/AWI5/H1KHA9ZO/F5CAWI5H1KHA9ZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/AWI5/H1KHA9ZO/F5CAWI5H1KHA9ZO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/AWI5/H1KHA9ZO/F5CAWI5H1KHA9ZO.SMALL.jpg spel3o Building an 8-bit TTL computer sounds like a daunting and complicated task, or at least it did to me when I started out on my journey to understand the architecture of a basic CPU. When it comes down to it, a CPU is fairly simple in operation once you learn the fundamentals behind all of its process...
By: spel3o

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 23:17:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lock-your-computer-CPU-with-Handheld-Key/
Lock your computer CPU with Handheld Key - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/HLAD/H18FJU5E/FJGHLADH18FJU5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/HLAD/H18FJU5E/FJGHLADH18FJU5E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/HLAD/H18FJU5E/FJGHLADH18FJU5E.SMALL.jpg kumaran512 Prevent unauthorized access to ur PC by keeping ur CPU locked at home or office. Follow the simple steps, Level: Beginner Tools Required ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' 1.Key operated switch (50INR 1USD) 2. Jumper wires (From Scrap) 3. Terminal Connector (From Scrap) Drilling and...
By: kumaran512

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:51:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/You-Can-Do-THAT-with-a-KIndle-Touch/
You Can Do THAT with a KIndle Touch? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/2BNR/H15N8ZTE/FY52BNRH15N8ZTE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/2BNR/H15N8ZTE/FY52BNRH15N8ZTE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/2BNR/H15N8ZTE/FY52BNRH15N8ZTE.SMALL.jpg Phil B I could never understand why anyone would want to own an e-Reader. Then my grown children gave me a Kindle Touch and I have found ways to make it do for me much of what a smart phone or an iPad does for other people. One day it will replace my aging Sony Clie' handheld. I do not have a smart phone, ...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:51:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PC-TV-Computer-in-a-Drawer-for-your-Television/
PC-TV Hidden Computer in a Drawer for your Television - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/9DY5/H0OJ5OLA/FUO9DY5H0OJ5OLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/9DY5/H0OJ5OLA/FUO9DY5H0OJ5OLA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/9DY5/H0OJ5OLA/FUO9DY5H0OJ5OLA.SMALL.jpg moris_zen I got fed up with streaming video from my computer in the other room and didnt want to place a PC in the living room - just doesn't look nice . So .. I decided to take pieces from some old computers and build them in a drawer under my new LCD TV Ventilation Because it gets up to 40C here in the ...
By: moris_zen

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 14:31:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cool-Arcade-Machine/
Cool Arcade Machine! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/2THN/H0KR9BN5/FBU2THNH0KR9BN5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/2THN/H0KR9BN5/FBU2THNH0KR9BN5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/2THN/H0KR9BN5/FBU2THNH0KR9BN5.SMALL.jpg mblicker This is my first instructable and I tried to take as many pictures as possable. I will show you how I made a awesome gaming machine that you can play racing games with a steering wheel, guitar hero games, and emulator roms. I named mine "The Machine" and it works awesome and is a lot of fun to play ...
By: mblicker

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 18:05:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Link-to-the-Past-Computer-Case-Guideline-for-othe/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/0ISQ/H0FLNJ08/FBB0ISQH0FLNJ08.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/0ISQ/H0FLNJ08/FBB0ISQH0FLNJ08.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/0ISQ/H0FLNJ08/FBB0ISQH0FLNJ08.SMALL.jpg thorkon Hi, I will be giving you the guidelines on how to make your own pixelated PC! You can either follow my builds by watching any of my videos/pictures and building along or make a whole new sprite that has not been made yet. Due to the length of the project I will give you major useful points to assist...
By: thorkon

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:16:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/NES-Computer/
NES Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/ZO62/H045XFIL/FS4ZO62H045XFIL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/ZO62/H045XFIL/FS4ZO62H045XFIL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/ZO62/H045XFIL/FS4ZO62H045XFIL.SMALL.jpg cowstick I decided to make one of these after seeing the one made by hatsuli (rest in peace).  So here is my version of an  NES PC. For what it is, it was a beast of a build. This is my first computer build. Consequently, this is also my first Instructable. Getting the Gear First you'll have to get all t...
By: cowstick

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:38:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/From-metal-heater-to-computer/
From metal heater to computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/SFXX/GZUAG494/FNMSFXXGZUAG494.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/SFXX/GZUAG494/FNMSFXXGZUAG494.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/SFXX/GZUAG494/FNMSFXXGZUAG494.SMALL.jpg knife141 I had a perfectly good metal heater housing left over from a previous project (http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-rusty-heater-resurrected/), so naturally I had to make something out of it.   The more I looked at it, the more I envisioned a new computer.  I just happened to have all the parts neede...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:57:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eliminate-Standby-Power-with-a-Desktop-Power-Switc/
Eliminate Standby Power with a Desktop Power Switch! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/I5HI/FUI0WIEO/FMJI5HIFUI0WIEO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/I5HI/FUI0WIEO/FMJI5HIFUI0WIEO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/I5HI/FUI0WIEO/FMJI5HIFUI0WIEO.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos We all know it's happening. Even when your appliances (TV, computer, speakers, external hard drives, monitors, etc.) are turned "OFF," they are still actually on, in standby mode, wasting power. Some plasma TVs actually use more power in standby mode than they do when in use! About 13% of househo...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 May 2009 18:05:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tripod-Laptop-Stand/
Tripod Laptop Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/YS8U/GXL5UBFA/FJAYS8UGXL5UBFA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/YS8U/GXL5UBFA/FJAYS8UGXL5UBFA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/YS8U/GXL5UBFA/FJAYS8UGXL5UBFA.SMALL.jpg andrewaxley Whenever I can, I like to tether my camera to my computer so I can see the shots on a real monitor. One night trying to do some star track shots I wanted to tether my camera, but had no where to put my computer... until now! I checked out this 'ible, but wanted something a little more engineered for...
By: andrewaxley

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:07:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Radio-Computer-Tower/
Vintage Radio Computer Tower. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/EYAU/GW4I0PHG/F22EYAUGW4I0PHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/EYAU/GW4I0PHG/F22EYAUGW4I0PHG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/EYAU/GW4I0PHG/F22EYAUGW4I0PHG.SMALL.jpg longwinters This was a fun project because it was quite easy, when the case was done all you had to do was add the doo dads and you get a fun looking housing for your tower. The work involved took about 40 hours about 6 were wasted on some stuff I decided to reject as unacceptable. The Radio dial is a home co...
By: longwinters

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:02:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-tablet-pc-from-an-old-laptop/
How to make a tablet pc from an old laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZUVU/GVOX0X0J/F7YZUVUGVOX0X0J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZUVU/GVOX0X0J/F7YZUVUGVOX0X0J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZUVU/GVOX0X0J/F7YZUVUGVOX0X0J.SMALL.jpg mkarvonen Check out my other projects: Xbox Hackintosh casemod And DIY Spy phone In this project i used an old Fujitsu Siemens life book S series laptop. It has got a 1 Ghz processor and 256 Mb ram, (not sure about the graphic card but i know its between 8-32 Mb). In this instructable i will show how to do...
By: mkarvonen

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 06:05:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Every-wife-should-have-a-Kitchen-PC/
Every wife should have a Kitchen PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/0VO0/GVOX0XKK/FJF0VO0GVOX0XKK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/0VO0/GVOX0XKK/FJF0VO0GVOX0XKK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/0VO0/GVOX0XKK/FJF0VO0GVOX0XKK.SMALL.jpg claudiopolis Well, It finally has happened. The internet is chasing us everywhere so the kitchen needed a proper upgrade. This project of mine is about providing media, music and internet acces to our kitchen as it’s the centerplace of our small family and our small appartment. Small being the keyword here. I s...
By: claudiopolis

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2011 13:14:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-magnifier-webcam-lamp/
Super-magnifier webcam lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/1Y32/GUMF7TVX/FV51Y32GUMF7TVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/1Y32/GUMF7TVX/FV51Y32GUMF7TVX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/1Y32/GUMF7TVX/FV51Y32GUMF7TVX.SMALL.jpg philip42 This instructable can be accessed at the author's website - http://www.neatinformation.com/. If you link to this instructable from another website, please include a link to the Neat Information website. If your vision’s not perfect it helps to have a good magnifying glass. I saw a commercial vide...
By: philip42

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Nov 2011 19:24:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Space-Bar/
The Space Bar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/WOII/GSUT3661/FKFWOIIGSUT3661.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/WOII/GSUT3661/FKFWOIIGSUT3661.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/WOII/GSUT3661/FKFWOIIGSUT3661.SMALL.jpg kazmataz In the interest of making your keyboard less boring, I wanted to bring the final frontier to your fingertips. Not to mention some silly wordplay. Houston, we have a rocking space bar. This simple and quick keyboard mod took more time to dry than paint, and it can be easily customized. Want to featu...
By: kazmataz

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:03:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Carved-Computer-Case-1/
Wood Carved Computer Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/VSCP/GSVJVZ6L/FWVVSCPGSVJVZ6L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/VSCP/GSVJVZ6L/FWVVSCPGSVJVZ6L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/VSCP/GSVJVZ6L/FWVVSCPGSVJVZ6L.SMALL.jpg aespie-whitburn I am new to case modding but thought I would give it a go. Instead of using real wood, I am using MDF which you can usually buy from your hardware store. I also want to thank Thermaltake for sponsoring me with a awesome PSU (power supply unit) Day 1 I am using the metal frame of an old case I have, ...
By: aespie-whitburn

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:51:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Family-Password-Security/
Family Password Security - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/30QO/GR6XJGZ1/FGN30QOGR6XJGZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/30QO/GR6XJGZ1/FGN30QOGR6XJGZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/30QO/GR6XJGZ1/FGN30QOGR6XJGZ1.SMALL.jpg WiringHarness There is a lot of advice about passwords and security on the web, but no one system is perfect for everyone because everyone has different needs and risk profiles.  This is my system, and it works great for my situation.  Some friends have asked about it, so I'm sharing this Instructable. Even if yo...
By: WiringHarness

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:19:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hooking-up-a-Kinect-to-your-Computer-Using-Ubuntu/
Hooking up a Kinect to your Computer (Using Ubuntu) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/5FK1/GQX21ZDT/FON5FK1GQX21ZDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/5FK1/GQX21ZDT/FON5FK1GQX21ZDT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/5FK1/GQX21ZDT/FON5FK1GQX21ZDT.SMALL.jpg StumpChunkman I've been watching the Kinect hacks online for the past several months and really enjoyed them. I started thinking recently that I would kind of like to work with it myself, see what kinds of things I might be able to make and do, and decided to get a Kinect to play with. The first thing I found w...
By: StumpChunkman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2011 12:06:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-fading-star/
USB fading star - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/PE8Y/GQ5PYSZ6/F3CPE8YGQ5PYSZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/PE8Y/GQ5PYSZ6/F3CPE8YGQ5PYSZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/PE8Y/GQ5PYSZ6/F3CPE8YGQ5PYSZ6.SMALL.jpg sooraj619 this circuit uses a 555 timer IC and BC547 transistor which are cheap and commonly available and works on usb    Parts list 1   x NE555 1   x BC547 1   x 33K resistor 1   x 500 r variable resistor 1   x 9V battery 24 x LED red ( or other colors)     circuit diagram complete the circuit accordi...
By: sooraj619

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:44:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wifi-Receiver-Extender-WRE/
Wifi Receiver Extender (W.R.E.) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/4NW0/GBB7GOHN/FP04NW0GBB7GOHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/4NW0/GBB7GOHN/FP04NW0GBB7GOHN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/4NW0/GBB7GOHN/FP04NW0GBB7GOHN.SMALL.jpg ASCAS I will show you how to make a simple wifi receiver extender made from household items. I had problems getting a good wifi signal in our house so I thought of this. It help me it might help you! Meterials Needed Materials: - Wifi Receiver - USB  Extender - Steamer Plate - Laptop - Tripod Make ...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:20:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-a-Stock-Wifi-Antenna/
Modify a Stock Wifi Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/98RT/GOW48ZAT/FNO98RTGOW48ZAT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/98RT/GOW48ZAT/FNO98RTGOW48ZAT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/98RT/GOW48ZAT/FNO98RTGOW48ZAT.SMALL.jpg timbit1985 This instructable will guide you through the process of hacking a stock 2-3db Linksys 2.54 gHz antenna into a 7db omni. Antenna specs were taken from: http://martybugs.net/wireless/collinear.cgi That website is a great resource for a variety of antenna and wireless projects. I highly recommend it ...
By: timbit1985

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:08:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Computer-Case-Lighting/
LED Computer Case Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/6KCU/GOW41QOK/F556KCUGOW41QOK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/6KCU/GOW41QOK/F556KCUGOW41QOK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/6KCU/GOW41QOK/F556KCUGOW41QOK.SMALL.jpg rocketman221 I wanted to make my computer case light up, but after reading some bad reviews on cold cathode lights I decided to make my own LED lights instead. These lights only cost me about $15 to make. I had most of the materials on hand though. The only thing I bought was the LEDs and the drivers. Custom LE...
By: rocketman221

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:54:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-a-Barrel-Knot-When-Youre-Out-Of-Zip-Ties/
Use a Barrel Knot When You're Out Of Zip Ties - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/5LLW/GOWNTF0F/FMJ5LLWGOWNTF0F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/5LLW/GOWNTF0F/FMJ5LLWGOWNTF0F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/5LLW/GOWNTF0F/FMJ5LLWGOWNTF0F.SMALL.jpg CableSupply It happens to everyone. You thought you had a stash of zip ties (cable ties, tie wraps, whatever) in your tool bag and you just found out your all out. Sometimes you have to secure cables in a plenum environment but you don't have the plenum rated zip ties. The barrel knot will fill in nicely and yo...
By: CableSupply

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:49:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-to-Desktop-Conversion/
Laptop to Desktop Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/R8E6/GOL8AVN2/F4XR8E6GOL8AVN2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/R8E6/GOL8AVN2/F4XR8E6GOL8AVN2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/R8E6/GOL8AVN2/F4XR8E6GOL8AVN2.SMALL.jpg Michael Chen           In this instructable, you will learn how to transform an old, broken laptop into a nice desktop. This project involves a total rework of the computer case. With this mod, you can give new life to an old laptop.In order to do this, you do not need any advanced craftmanship or tools (but if ...
By: Michael Chen

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Jun 2011 19:23:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mannequin-PC-Case/
Mannequin PC Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/AD65/GOHMAZD8/FJCAD65GOHMAZD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/AD65/GOHMAZD8/FJCAD65GOHMAZD8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/AD65/GOHMAZD8/FJCAD65GOHMAZD8.SMALL.jpg fychan I got bored of having a standard rectangular square sat in the corner of my office running my server at home - so I started looking around, and found something called the Blair Witch Mod.  Unfortunately the original site has now disappeared - but there is a copy of the page on a Russian site for tho...
By: fychan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2011 03:31:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HTMLCSS-Publisher/
HTML/CSS Publisher? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/QLZ1/GNXX4622/F8BQLZ1GNXX4622.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/QLZ1/GNXX4622/F8BQLZ1GNXX4622.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/QLZ1/GNXX4622/F8BQLZ1GNXX4622.SMALL.jpg MiltReynolds I'm a geek. I'm not certifiable, I don't make money at it, I couldn't hack into my mother's Facebook page no matter how many FBI agents were after me. But I am a geek, at least in spirit. I know this because I just finished a week-long project that could have probably been accomplished by a non-g...
By: MiltReynolds

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 May 2011 21:39:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-your-Keyboard-in-the-Dishwasher/
Clean your Keyboard in the Dishwasher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/BCHC/GMQ2LPQE/FK9BCHCGMQ2LPQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/BCHC/GMQ2LPQE/FK9BCHCGMQ2LPQE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/BCHC/GMQ2LPQE/FK9BCHCGMQ2LPQE.SMALL.jpg laxap I have a keyboard that became very dirty with the years. Its (originally) white color and clear case made the dirt very apparent. So I wanted to give the dishwasher a try, and without taking each key apart -- patience has its limits! It worked great for me, and just requires some caution. If ...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:09:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Time-Travel-Using-a-BBS-Over-the-Phone/
Computer Time Travel: Using a BBS Over the Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/RFKU/GMFGW00Q/FXFRFKUGMFGW00Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/RFKU/GMFGW00Q/FXFRFKUGMFGW00Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/RFKU/GMFGW00Q/FXFRFKUGMFGW00Q.SMALL.jpg 0Ihavenousername0 Over thirty years ago, before the internet and before the first PC, something small started that would greatly effect the history of modern communications and computers. This was the Bulletin Board System, which over time would link together the world and lay the foundation for the way we use compu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:19:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Map-Book-Using-Google-Maps/
Make a Map Book Using Google Maps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/RWP1/GHFJXR0D/FWURWP1GHFJXR0D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/RWP1/GHFJXR0D/FWURWP1GHFJXR0D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/RWP1/GHFJXR0D/FWURWP1GHFJXR0D.SMALL.jpg frazeeg The other day I was looking at the bookstore for a Street Guide for DuPage County, IL since my girlfriend is living there and needs a detailed street map.  Unfortunately, the only one that they had that was close was one for Cook County (like this one), which doesn't include any of DuPage County.&nb...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Apr 2011 23:18:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MODIFIED-MOUSE-RUNS-ON-LITHIUM-ION-CELL-PHONE-BATT/
MODIFIED MOUSE RUNS ON LITHIUM ION CELL PHONE BATTERY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/XOU7/GL24A7YN/F3MXOU7GL24A7YN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/XOU7/GL24A7YN/F3MXOU7GL24A7YN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/XOU7/GL24A7YN/F3MXOU7GL24A7YN.SMALL.jpg Davetech I got a couple of Logitech cordless, optical mice for cheap from an eBay auction. They work great, but they are battery hogs. A pair of AA alkalines only lasted a week or two, and when I used rechargeables, they only lasted a couple of days before needing a recharge. At one point I mused that it w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Mar 2011 14:52:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Keyboard-Circuit-Sheet-Lampshade/
Keyboard Circuit Sheet Lampshade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/WU0U/GJ7MQI3B/F39WU0UGJ7MQI3B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/WU0U/GJ7MQI3B/F39WU0UGJ7MQI3B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/WU0U/GJ7MQI3B/F39WU0UGJ7MQI3B.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I had a really old keyboard lying around that I planned to use to make a Keylendar.  Upon opening it up I noticed that the circuit sheets were a really pretty bluey/green colour.  I thought this would make a great lampshade.  For the light source I used an LED puck light connected to a USB cable so...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:32:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-20-Sided-Computer-Server/
Duct Tape 20 Sided Computer Server - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/I385/GFPQR3MR/FQGI385GFPQR3MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/I385/GFPQR3MR/FQGI385GFPQR3MR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/I385/GFPQR3MR/FQGI385GFPQR3MR.SMALL.jpg flaming_pele! I'm in a group who call ourselves Team Boom Tape. We are a PC gaming team who also happen to have a certain love for building things with duct tape. In preparation for MillionManLan 9, we decided to build a computer server housed in duct tape. We've done this before (a couple times, in fact), so we ...
By: flaming_pele!

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:28:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-Ethernet-RJ45-Plug-Protector/
Sugru Ethernet RJ45 Plug Protector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/FY4H/GF06TEAK/F8DFY4HGF06TEAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/FY4H/GF06TEAK/F8DFY4HGF06TEAK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/FY4H/GF06TEAK/F8DFY4HGF06TEAK.SMALL.jpg laxap As you know, the locking tab of RJ45 network plugs breaks very easily. Protect it from breaking, with some Sugru. Prevention is even better than repairing a broken plug. Then, when you pull the cable through a cables salad, the tab will not get hung to eventually break. One 5g pack of Sugru will m...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:37:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-bent-CPU-pins/
How to fix bent CPU pins - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/AIMJ/GE7LFA8O/FPXAIMJGE7LFA8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/AIMJ/GE7LFA8O/FPXAIMJGE7LFA8O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/AIMJ/GE7LFA8O/FPXAIMJGE7LFA8O.SMALL.jpg MarauderFox I do alot of computer building and repair and found countless CPU's with pins bent at 1 degree all the way to 90 degrees. So I'm gonna show you a cheap and easy way to fix any CPU that uses pins now that I've perfected my skills to a 98% success rate, buying damaged Xeon's in bulk and re-selling the...
By: MarauderFox

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:29:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Typewriter/
USB Typewriter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/EOIT/H0A000TJ/FDDEOITH0A000TJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/EOIT/H0A000TJ/FDDEOITH0A000TJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/EOIT/H0A000TJ/FDDEOITH0A000TJ.SMALL.jpg jackzylkin **D.I.Y. Kits for this project are available!  CLICK HERE.** There is something very magical about typing on those old-school manual typewriters. From the satisfying snap of the spring-loaded keys, to the gleam of the polished chrome accents, to the crisp marks on the printed page, typewriters make...
By: jackzylkin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:31:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mineral-Oil-Submerged-PC/
Mineral Oil Submerged PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/QFAA/F1U9XRBI/FD1QFAAF1U9XRBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/QFAA/F1U9XRBI/FD1QFAAF1U9XRBI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/QFAA/F1U9XRBI/FD1QFAAF1U9XRBI.SMALL.jpg glj12 The following link is a tutorial on how to submerge a PC in an aquarium filled with mineral oil. The results were quite astounding considering the computer being used is a server for UT2004 and CS:S. It runs at 120 degrees F and is completely DEAD SILENT. This is a fun project, and is most likely be...
By: glj12

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 23:35:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Birch-and-Mahogany-Home-Theater-PC/
Build a Birch and Mahogany Home Theater PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/O05C/GBB7G7TA/F7ZO05CGBB7G7TA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/O05C/GBB7G7TA/F7ZO05CGBB7G7TA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/O05C/GBB7G7TA/F7ZO05CGBB7G7TA.SMALL.jpg Technochicken    This is a home theater PC I built from mostly spare parts.  It was designed to be as compact and quiet as possible, given the parts I used, and also not look intrusive in a living room setting. Components, Tools, and Materials First of all, you will need all the hardware required for a fully f...
By: Technochicken

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Jul 2010 19:57:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Nintendo-NES-PC/
Build a Nintendo NES PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/3LS9/ZYGEXCFN6PC/FZ23LS9ZYGEXCFN6PC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/3LS9/ZYGEXCFN6PC/FZ23LS9ZYGEXCFN6PC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/3LS9/ZYGEXCFN6PC/FZ23LS9ZYGEXCFN6PC.SMALL.jpg hatsuli Ah, the Nintendo Entertainment System. Brings me back a lot of good memories: Super Mario Bros., Double Dragon, Megaman. It also brings back not-so-great memories. The agony of changing cartridges, blowing until you're dizzy and still getting nothing but a flashing screen when you start the console....
By: hatsuli

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:53:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Image-Processing-and-Counting-using-MATLAB/
Image Processing and Counting using MATLAB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/D5WS/GAA12G8Z/FSAD5WSGAA12G8Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/D5WS/GAA12G8Z/FSAD5WSGAA12G8Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/D5WS/GAA12G8Z/FSAD5WSGAA12G8Z.SMALL.jpg adityareddy This is fun project based on image processing with MATLAB, here we will come accross learing how to count the number of distinguishable objects in an image. Sounds fun ,dosen’t it …So lets get started! The following tutorial is performed with the help of MATLAB. MATLAB stands for “MATrix LABorator...
By: adityareddy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:15:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-a-Broken-Ethernet-Plug/
Repair a Broken Ethernet Plug - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/EHBK/FZHLAEHA/FXZEHBKFZHLAEHA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/EHBK/FZHLAEHA/FXZEHBKFZHLAEHA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/EHBK/FZHLAEHA/FXZEHBKFZHLAEHA.SMALL.jpg laxap The locking tab of RJ45 plugs breaks very easily. Replace it by two nylon cable ties (aka zip ties), in minutes. IMPORTANT NOTES: - This must be regarded as a temporary "Mac Gyver" solution, for home usage. - Definitely not for IT staff! (no crimper? asking for one in the budget won't get you fired...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:53:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-liquid-cooling-with-Car-parts/
Computer liquid cooling with Car parts! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/HCWC/G7DY7UGZ/F57HCWCG7DY7UGZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/HCWC/G7DY7UGZ/F57HCWCG7DY7UGZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/HCWC/G7DY7UGZ/F57HCWCG7DY7UGZ.SMALL.jpg hivoltage This Instructable will document how to build an external liquid cooling system for a computer based around an automotive heater core. This Instructable is really more of a guide than a set of instructions to create a duplicate system. Make yours as flashy or utilitarian as you desire. Gather mate...
By: hivoltage

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Apr 2010 00:37:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-an-acrylic-Classic-Macquarium/
Building an acrylic Classic Macquarium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/L3YW/G61AWFZP/FEKL3YWG61AWFZP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/L3YW/G61AWFZP/FEKL3YWG61AWFZP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/L3YW/G61AWFZP/FEKL3YWG61AWFZP.SMALL.jpg heySkippy The idea of  an aquarium built to fit in a classic Macintosh case, aka Macquarium, has been around for 20 or more years. I didn't invent the Macquarium, but in the mid and late 90s I built several of them and perfected my own unique style of tank. If you search the internet, you'll find several dif...
By: heySkippy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:22:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-Dead-PC-into-an-Aquarium/
"Turn your Dead PC into an Aquarium" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/7E00/G619L50O/FZR7E00G619L50O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/7E00/G619L50O/FZR7E00G619L50O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/7E00/G619L50O/FZR7E00G619L50O.SMALL.jpg pbecker83 What to do with a dead outdated PC??? Turn it into an Aquarium! I had an old outdated dead PC laying around and seeing how I wasn't using it for anything I decided to turn it into an aquarium. For a long time now I always wanted to somehow get a real aquarium into a  PC.  It all started when I foun...
By: pbecker83

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:45:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-a-keyboard-key/
Fix a keyboard key - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/KQ34/G3KY0TZV/FW1KQ34G3KY0TZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/KQ34/G3KY0TZV/FW1KQ34G3KY0TZV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/KQ34/G3KY0TZV/FW1KQ34G3KY0TZV.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus I found a great keyboard in our junk pile, a Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard. It has a comfy layout, but there was just one problem. The N key wasn't too responsive. You had to really bang on it to get it to register. Naturally, this wasn't going to work for regular typing, but the fix for it ...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:33:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Removing-and-Rehousing-the-Hard-Drive-from-your-de/
Removing and Rehousing the Hard Drive from your dead Apple Time Capsule - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/XVTP/G5KPALJ4/F4CXVTPG5KPALJ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/XVTP/G5KPALJ4/F4CXVTPG5KPALJ4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/XVTP/G5KPALJ4/F4CXVTPG5KPALJ4.SMALL.jpg oklacalit If you're reading this, I'm going to assume that yours died and you want to get all your info off of it. Apple does not offer data recovery, and you could go to an apple certified place, the one I called here in LA told me it would cost somewhere between $300 and $1000. That's way out of my range fo...
By: oklacalit

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:56:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Better-Computing-Through-Velcro-Make-Your-Laptop-/
Better Computing Through Velcro: Make Your Laptop A Dock For External HDD's - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/58B8/G5FR01ED/F2358B8G5FR01ED.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/58B8/G5FR01ED/F2358B8G5FR01ED.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/58B8/G5FR01ED/F2358B8G5FR01ED.SMALL.jpg thread_soul THE PROBLEM: There's rarely a safe and convenient place to put a portable external hard drive when using a laptop in a mobile, non-desk situation. Example:  You're working on your laptop and want to back up some files or work on some media that you have stored on an external drive.  You pull it ou...
By: thread_soul

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:37:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-a-computer-to-your-car-CarPuter/
Adding a computer to your car (CarPuter) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/71DB/G33OQH5J/FSV71DBG33OQH5J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/71DB/G33OQH5J/FSV71DBG33OQH5J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/71DB/G33OQH5J/FSV71DBG33OQH5J.SMALL.jpg macgeek Check out my NEWEST INSTRUCTABLE a iPhone / Facetime Doorbell security system! http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-9000-The-ULTIMATE-Doorbell/ [Featured in the February 7th Newsletter!] I did this project several years ago, and posted it on MP3Car.com I have learned alot about carputing and th...
By: macgeek

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