http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:45:53 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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...
By: 0Ihavenousername0

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...
By: frazeeg

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...
By: Davetech

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/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/How-I-discovered-Instructables-email-database-had/
How I discovered Instructables' email database had been stolen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/8UNF/GDVZOBZH/FB28UNFGDVZOBZH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/8UNF/GDVZOBZH/FB28UNFGDVZOBZH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/8UNF/GDVZOBZH/FB28UNFGDVZOBZH.SMALL.jpg BobCat Also, how you can track who let spammers get your address! I have my own domain which I use for signing up to various websites. My registrar [and many others] allow me to have a "catch-all" so any mail sent to my domain is forwarded to my regular address. When I join a website, I use the name of t...
By: BobCat

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:51:18 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/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/Several-Easy-Steps-to-Boost-Your-Computers-Speed/
Several Easy Steps to Boost Your Computer's Speed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/A3G6/FRL5IAQ7/FH2A3G6FRL5IAQ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/A3G6/FRL5IAQ7/FH2A3G6FRL5IAQ7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/A3G6/FRL5IAQ7/FH2A3G6FRL5IAQ7.SMALL.jpg lukethebook333 VERSION 2.0! I have run the entire guide through Microsoft Word's spell checker, and went through the whole Instructable checking for errors. It should be a lot easier to read and sift through the information. You may notice some new steps as well ;) Enjoy! In this Instructable I will show you a fe...
By: lukethebook333

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:07:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Gaming-PC/
The Gaming PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/SF9C/F0ZTLKLD/FSOSF9CF0ZTLKLD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/SF9C/F0ZTLKLD/FSOSF9CF0ZTLKLD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/SF9C/F0ZTLKLD/FSOSF9CF0ZTLKLD.SMALL.jpg AnthonyV When it comes to gaming computers, the most versatile graphic cards, best built motherboards and speediest RAM are beat in a matter of weeks. Worse yet, they become obsolete to the gaming fanatic in a year. It's an expensive, addictive hobby, but someone's going to have the fastest computer out ther...
By: AnthonyV

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2007 08:46:42 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/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/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/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/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/DIY-Glowing-mouse-pad/
DIY Glowing mouse pad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/CBPM/FEMY2XRG/FOYCBPMFEMY2XRG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/CBPM/FEMY2XRG/FOYCBPMFEMY2XRG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/CBPM/FEMY2XRG/FOYCBPMFEMY2XRG.SMALL.jpg xnipher A Glowing mouse pad.. Materials Needed This informations and pictures belongs to an respective owner (Sent by my co-forum mate through email) materials: 1. 10mm thick clear acrylic 2. 4pcs 3v 5mm blue led light 3. 4pcs 47ohms resistor 4. spare usb cable 5. heatshrinks 6. electrical tape 7. vinyl...
By: xnipher

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:10:24 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:57:22 PST 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/Creating-Printed-Circuit-Boards-with-a-INKJET-Prin/
Creating Printed Circuit Boards with a INKJET Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/LSFR/G1BBC8KD/FTJLSFRG1BBC8KD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/LSFR/G1BBC8KD/FTJLSFRG1BBC8KD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/LSFR/G1BBC8KD/FTJLSFRG1BBC8KD.SMALL.jpg ArduinoFun When I first started looking into how to etch my own printed circuit boards, every Instructable and tutorial I found used a laser printer and ironed on the pattern in some sort of fashion. I don't own a laser printer but I do have an inexpensive inkjet printer.This Instructable will show you how to ...
By: ArduinoFun

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