Instructables: exploring - technology - computers - featured http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 13:35:53 PDT BLOX v1.01 Harlem Shake Instructables (or any site) http://www.instructables.com/id/Harlem-Shake-Instructables-or-any-site/
Harlem Shake Instructables (or any site) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/Q5RF/HDYZ6MYO/FJ0Q5RFHDYZ6MYO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/Q5RF/HDYZ6MYO/FJ0Q5RFHDYZ6MYO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/Q5RF/HDYZ6MYO/FJ0Q5RFHDYZ6MYO.SMALL.jpg searx IF YOU FIND THIS INSTRUCTABLE USEFUL OR IF YOU ENJOYED IT, PLEASE VOTE! WATCH THIS VIDEO IN HD! This instructable show you how to make the instructables robot start the Harlem Shake (with music playing) and, when the bass drops, make the whole sight go crazy. Internet Explorer and Firefox Ve...
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Wed, 6 Mar 2013 22:29:24 PST
The Cardboard Computer http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Cardboard-Computer/
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Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:14:09 PST
Running 3 monitors by installing second PCI Express card http://www.instructables.com/id/Running-3-monitors-by-installing-second-PCI-Expres/
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Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:24:30 PST
Corner Desk PC http://www.instructables.com/id/Corner-Desk-PC/
Corner Desk PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/RQPB/HCJO5CFD/FQSRQPBHCJO5CFD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/RQPB/HCJO5CFD/FQSRQPBHCJO5CFD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/RQPB/HCJO5CFD/FQSRQPBHCJO5CFD.SMALL.jpg CroobCraft After what seemed like a lifetime of building in this house, I finally got to renovate an old chicken shed into an office for ME ! I’ve worked in IT now for almost 30 years and have built all sorts of mad PC based projects, but I decided that I wanted something different as my day to day PC. A...
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Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:00:31 PST
wireless mouse in a nes gamepad 3 http://www.instructables.com/id/wireless-mouse-in-a-nes-gamepad-3/
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Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:17:01 PST
Building POF home user network http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-POF-home-user-network/
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Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:06:10 PST
How to turn a Millennium Falcon into a PC! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-turn-a-Millennium-Falcon-into-a-PC/
How to turn a Millennium Falcon into a PC! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SMALL.jpg BradJordan I wanted to build a unique computer to hook up to my TV to watch movies. I searched the Internet for a while trying to get an idea of what I could make it out of and finally ran across the 1979 Kenner Millennium Falcon. While I was searching I found only a few other people that have modded this, one...
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Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:24:07 PST
Triple Monitor Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/Triple-Monitor-Mount/
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Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:24:28 PST
Podpadstudios. R2D2 Computer Case Mod http://www.instructables.com/id/Podpadstudios-R2D2-Computer-Case-Mod/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/A37Q/H94ZAPEM/F0KA37QH94ZAPEM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/A37Q/H94ZAPEM/F0KA37QH94ZAPEM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/A37Q/H94ZAPEM/F0KA37QH94ZAPEM.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios R2D2  Computer http://www.podpadstudios.co.uk I have a bit of a passion for building unusual computer cases and have spent many years trying to come up with different types of designs. I have always wanted to make a full size R2D2. Combining my desire to make a full size R2D2 and computer modding re...
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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 13:36:05 PST
Nebulosa: Fixing your printer after it had been spoiled by a chemical agent. http://www.instructables.com/id/Nebulosa-Fixing-your-printer-after-it-had-been-sp/
Nebulosa: Fixing your printer after it had been spoiled by a chemical agent. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/Z5ZI/H8RVD30V/F0HZ5ZIH8RVD30V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/Z5ZI/H8RVD30V/F0HZ5ZIH8RVD30V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/Z5ZI/H8RVD30V/F0HZ5ZIH8RVD30V.SMALL.jpg ansydo  This instruction  will demonstrate in a step-by-step logic, how to fix an HP printer, that is unable to start and that has the scanning glass covered with white blurs of mouthwash solution or that has been spoiled by any chemical agent, for instance coffee, water during flood, or chemical substance...
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:33:54 PDT
Special Characters on Your Computer http://www.instructables.com/id/Special-Characters-on-Your-Computer/
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Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:52:34 PDT
pc power supply on ps3 slim http://www.instructables.com/id/pc-power-supply-on-ps3-slim/
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Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:28:01 PDT
MacBook LCD replacement cheat http://www.instructables.com/id/MacBook-LCD-replacement-cheat/
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Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:28:12 PDT
Wedding 'save the date' disk with hidden message http://www.instructables.com/id/Wedding-Save-the-date-disk-with-hidden-message/
Wedding 'save the date' disk with hidden message - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FST/ISV5/H4AGJ425/FSTISV5H4AGJ425.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FST/ISV5/H4AGJ425/FSTISV5H4AGJ425.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FST/ISV5/H4AGJ425/FSTISV5H4AGJ425.SMALL.jpg braingram My now wife came up with a wonderfully nerdy idea to send out 3.5 inch floppy disks as 'save the date' reminders for our wedding. Feeling that my status as 'nerdiest' in the relationship was threatened I thought... "Wouldn't it be great if we could put a secret message on the disks. Some kind of pr...
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Sat, 7 Jul 2012 21:42:06 PDT
Rotate Real Objects in Your Web Browser - The Easy Way! http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotate-Real-Objects-in-Your-Web-Browser-The-Easy/
Rotate Real Objects in Your Web Browser - The Easy Way! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/4BVT/H3QF5TNM/FBW4BVTH3QF5TNM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/4BVT/H3QF5TNM/FBW4BVTH3QF5TNM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/4BVT/H3QF5TNM/FBW4BVTH3QF5TNM.SMALL.jpg toenolla Static photos can only get us so far in showing what an object really looks like; sometimes spinning it in 3D is the best way to show it off.  Many online merchants stitch together 3D images to allow you to "spin" the product around in your browser.  But what if the object is physical - a sculpture...
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Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:58:18 PDT
Make a (2-D) Virtual Stage http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-2-D-Virtual-Stage/
Make a (2-D) Virtual Stage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/NSH6/H2BMNIE7/FWXNSH6H2BMNIE7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/NSH6/H2BMNIE7/FWXNSH6H2BMNIE7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 ...
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Sun, 20 May 2012 20:14:41 PDT
Repair mouse with double click problem http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-mouse-with-double-click-problem/
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Mon, 14 May 2012 00:19:40 PDT
Sputnik 0667 http://www.instructables.com/id/Sputnik-0667/
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Sun, 6 May 2012 19:37:32 PDT
How to Build an 8-Bit Computer http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-8-Bit-Computer/
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Thu, 3 May 2012 23:17:17 PDT
Lock your computer CPU with Handheld Key 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/HLAD/H18FJU5E/FJGHLADH18FJU5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/HLAD/H18FJU5E/FJGHLADH18FJU5E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:51:58 PDT
You Can Do THAT with a KIndle Touch? http://www.instructables.com/id/You-Can-Do-THAT-with-a-KIndle-Touch/
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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:51:48 PDT
PC-TV Hidden Computer in a Drawer for your Television 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/9DY5/H0OJ5OLA/FUO9DY5H0OJ5OLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/9DY5/H0OJ5OLA/FUO9DY5H0OJ5OLA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 Disclaimer - be aware of the heat generated from the c...
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Fri, 6 Apr 2012 14:31:26 PDT
Cool Arcade Machine! http://www.instructables.com/id/Cool-Arcade-Machine/
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Thu, 5 Apr 2012 18:05:12 PDT
Link to the Past Computer Case (Guideline for other similar cases also) http://www.instructables.com/id/Link-to-the-Past-Computer-Case-Guideline-for-othe/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FBB/0ISQ/H0FLNJ08/FBB0ISQH0FLNJ08.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBB/0ISQ/H0FLNJ08/FBB0ISQH0FLNJ08.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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...
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Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:16:37 PDT
NES Computer http://www.instructables.com/id/NES-Computer/
NES Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/ZO62/H045XFIL/FS4ZO62H045XFIL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/ZO62/H045XFIL/FS4ZO62H045XFIL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:38:54 PDT
From metal heater to computer http://www.instructables.com/id/From-metal-heater-to-computer/
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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:57:48 PDT
Eliminate Standby Power with a Desktop Power Switch! 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/I5HI/FUI0WIEO/FMJI5HIFUI0WIEO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/I5HI/FUI0WIEO/FMJI5HIFUI0WIEO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Sun, 10 May 2009 18:05:15 PDT
Tripod Laptop Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Tripod-Laptop-Stand/
Tripod Laptop Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/YS8U/GXL5UBFA/FJAYS8UGXL5UBFA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/YS8U/GXL5UBFA/FJAYS8UGXL5UBFA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:07:11 PST
Vintage Radio Computer Tower. http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Radio-Computer-Tower/
Vintage Radio Computer Tower. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/EYAU/GW4I0PHG/F22EYAUGW4I0PHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/EYAU/GW4I0PHG/F22EYAUGW4I0PHG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:02:14 PST
How to make a tablet pc from an old laptop 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZUVU/GVOX0X0J/F7YZUVUGVOX0X0J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZUVU/GVOX0X0J/F7YZUVUGVOX0X0J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 t...
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Tue, 6 Dec 2011 06:05:49 PST
Every wife should have a Kitchen PC 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/0VO0/GVOX0XKK/FJF0VO0GVOX0XKK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/0VO0/GVOX0XKK/FJF0VO0GVOX0XKK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 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 should me...
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Fri, 2 Dec 2011 13:14:58 PST
Super-magnifier webcam lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-magnifier-webcam-lamp/
Super-magnifier webcam lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/1Y32/GUMF7TVX/FV51Y32GUMF7TVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/1Y32/GUMF7TVX/FV51Y32GUMF7TVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Sat, 5 Nov 2011 19:24:06 PDT
The Space Bar http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Space-Bar/
The Space Bar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/WOII/GSUT3661/FKFWOIIGSUT3661.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/WOII/GSUT3661/FKFWOIIGSUT3661.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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

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Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:03:17 PDT
Wood Carved Computer Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Carved-Computer-Case-1/
Wood Carved Computer Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/VSCP/GSVJVZ6L/FWVVSCPGSVJVZ6L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/VSCP/GSVJVZ6L/FWVVSCPGSVJVZ6L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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

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Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:51:52 PDT
Family Password Security http://www.instructables.com/id/Family-Password-Security/
Family Password Security - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/30QO/GR6XJGZ1/FGN30QOGR6XJGZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/30QO/GR6XJGZ1/FGN30QOGR6XJGZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:19:43 PDT
Hooking up a Kinect to your Computer (Using Ubuntu) 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/5FK1/GQX21ZDT/FON5FK1GQX21ZDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/5FK1/GQX21ZDT/FON5FK1GQX21ZDT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Thu, 4 Aug 2011 12:06:51 PDT
USB fading star http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-fading-star/
USB fading star - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/PE8Y/GQ5PYSZ6/F3CPE8YGQ5PYSZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/PE8Y/GQ5PYSZ6/F3CPE8YGQ5PYSZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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

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Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:44:08 PDT
Wifi Receiver Extender (W.R.E.) http://www.instructables.com/id/Wifi-Receiver-Extender-WRE/
Wifi Receiver Extender (W.R.E.) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/4NW0/GBB7GOHN/FP04NW0GBB7GOHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/4NW0/GBB7GOHN/FP04NW0GBB7GOHN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 ...
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Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:20:19 PDT
Modify a Stock Wifi Antenna http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-a-Stock-Wifi-Antenna/
Modify a Stock Wifi Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/98RT/GOW48ZAT/FNO98RTGOW48ZAT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/98RT/GOW48ZAT/FNO98RTGOW48ZAT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 ...
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Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:08:28 PDT
LED Computer Case Lighting http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Computer-Case-Lighting/
LED Computer Case Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/6KCU/GOW41QOK/F556KCUGOW41QOK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/6KCU/GOW41QOK/F556KCUGOW41QOK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:54:19 PDT
Use a Barrel Knot When You're Out Of Zip Ties 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/5LLW/GOWNTF0F/FMJ5LLWGOWNTF0F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/5LLW/GOWNTF0F/FMJ5LLWGOWNTF0F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:49:21 PDT
Laptop to Desktop Conversion http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-to-Desktop-Conversion/
Laptop to Desktop Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/R8E6/GOL8AVN2/F4XR8E6GOL8AVN2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/R8E6/GOL8AVN2/F4XR8E6GOL8AVN2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 ...
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Sat, 4 Jun 2011 19:23:57 PDT
Mannequin PC Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Mannequin-PC-Case/
Mannequin PC Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/AD65/GOHMAZD8/FJCAD65GOHMAZD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/AD65/GOHMAZD8/FJCAD65GOHMAZD8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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

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Mon, 6 Jun 2011 03:31:54 PDT
HTML/CSS Publisher? http://www.instructables.com/id/HTMLCSS-Publisher/
HTML/CSS Publisher? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/QLZ1/GNXX4622/F8BQLZ1GNXX4622.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/QLZ1/GNXX4622/F8BQLZ1GNXX4622.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Sun, 22 May 2011 21:39:36 PDT
Clean your Keyboard in the Dishwasher http://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-your-Keyboard-in-the-Dishwasher/
Clean your Keyboard in the Dishwasher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/BCHC/GMQ2LPQE/FK9BCHCGMQ2LPQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/BCHC/GMQ2LPQE/FK9BCHCGMQ2LPQE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 ...
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Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:09:44 PDT
Computer Time Travel: Using a BBS Over the Phone 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/RFKU/GMFGW00Q/FXFRFKUGMFGW00Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/RFKU/GMFGW00Q/FXFRFKUGMFGW00Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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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Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:19:39 PDT
Make a Map Book Using Google Maps 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/RWP1/GHFJXR0D/FWURWP1GHFJXR0D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/RWP1/GHFJXR0D/FWURWP1GHFJXR0D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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.  B...
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Tue, 5 Apr 2011 23:18:09 PDT
MODIFIED MOUSE RUNS ON LITHIUM ION CELL PHONE BATTERY 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/XOU7/GL24A7YN/F3MXOU7GL24A7YN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/XOU7/GL24A7YN/F3MXOU7GL24A7YN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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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Wed, 9 Mar 2011 14:52:48 PST
Keyboard Circuit Sheet Lampshade http://www.instructables.com/id/Keyboard-Circuit-Sheet-Lampshade/
Keyboard Circuit Sheet Lampshade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/WU0U/GJ7MQI3B/F39WU0UGJ7MQI3B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/WU0U/GJ7MQI3B/F39WU0UGJ7MQI3B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:32:55 PST
Duct Tape 20 Sided Computer Server http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-20-Sided-Computer-Server/
Duct Tape 20 Sided Computer Server - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FQG/I385/GFPQR3MR/FQGI385GFPQR3MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQG/I385/GFPQR3MR/FQGI385GFPQR3MR.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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 ...
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Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:28:08 PST