http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 20:52:27 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Firefly-Class-Starship-and-Random-MQ-1-Predator-/
Firefly Class Starship (and Random MQ-1 Predator) from a Floppy Disk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/QWEX/H2MYK2PM/FD8QWEXH2MYK2PM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/QWEX/H2MYK2PM/FD8QWEXH2MYK2PM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/QWEX/H2MYK2PM/FD8QWEXH2MYK2PM.SMALL.jpg Jetpack5 So it seems that my other floppy disk pieces are a bit of a hit! Knowing that the internet is a fickle lover, I offer a new set! One of the commenters had asked if a Firefly model was coming. Um...well...why not? I love Firefly! I'll even throw in a MQ-1 Predator Drone, I'm that nutty. These are fa...
By: Jetpack5

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 06:41:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinball-Pop-bumper-nightlight/
Pinball Pop bumper nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/7SF5/H2G60A1G/FPG7SF5H2G60A1G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/7SF5/H2G60A1G/FPG7SF5H2G60A1G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/7SF5/H2G60A1G/FPG7SF5H2G60A1G.SMALL.jpg BradMartinson In this Instructable we will make a nightlight from a pinball pop bumper cap. Most of the parts are easily sourced at your local Hardware Store (Ace, Lowe's, Home Depot etc) but the actual cap will need to come from a pinball machine, or a pinball fanatic. If you have friends who are collectors, the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 14:07:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Millennium-Falcon-and-X-Wing-from-Floppy-Disk-wit/
Millennium Falcon and X-Wing from Floppy Disk (with Special Guest Appearance: Death Star) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/BCXI/H27CB3PX/F5EBCXIH27CB3PX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/BCXI/H27CB3PX/F5EBCXIH27CB3PX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/BCXI/H27CB3PX/F5EBCXIH27CB3PX.SMALL.jpg Jetpack5 Thanks to the positive response I received from my previous floppy disk art Instructable (itself inspired by a floppy disk Starship Enterprise and Klingon Bird of Prey), I decided to follow up with two new models: The Millennium Falcon and an X-Wing! I had been feeling bad for posting models only o...
By: Jetpack5

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Motor-vibrator-for-Alarm-Clock/
Motor vibrator for Alarm Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/2ED3/H27LRG5D/F7Q2ED3H27LRG5D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/2ED3/H27LRG5D/F7Q2ED3H27LRG5D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/2ED3/H27LRG5D/F7Q2ED3H27LRG5D.SMALL.jpg Federico Vendramin As long as I hate waking up because of an annoying beep I decided to recycle some old electric brushed motors. The hole project include a real time clock with alarms. Just replace the buzzer with one (or more) of these. Remember that an Arduino board (For example) can't supply enough current for th...
By: Federico Vendramin

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:16:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Durable-Earbud-Storage-for-Transport/
Durable Earbud Storage for Transport - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/NCXH/H1JUH1DC/F94NCXHH1JUH1DC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/NCXH/H1JUH1DC/F94NCXHH1JUH1DC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/NCXH/H1JUH1DC/F94NCXHH1JUH1DC.SMALL.jpg spu3 Problem: Transporting earbuds can be challenging. Wrapping them around your iPod or stuffing them in you pocket are recipes for damage and entanglement. Solution: Use a small durable mint tin to store your earbuds for transport. Steps 1 - 5 Step 1 - Purchase and eat mints. Step 2 - Clean mint d...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 13:29:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-A-Recycled-Custom-Chess-Set-really-cheap/
Create A Recycled Custom Chess Set (really cheap) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/05O1/H1JUA143/FGG05O1H1JUA143.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/05O1/H1JUA143/FGG05O1H1JUA143.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/05O1/H1JUA143/FGG05O1H1JUA143.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beetlebrox A while ago I made a custom chess set in 3DS MAX, but because I didn't have access to a 3D printer it never became a reality. Now after checking out Autodesk's new free  software I learned how I could make my funky chess set out of things I had around for free. This project is recyclable so its good...
By: Zaphod Beetlebrox

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:23:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Vacation-Pet-Feeder-from-Recycled-Materials/
Vacation Pet Feeder from Recycled Materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/UUVE/H1JU6KFY/FRIUUVEH1JU6KFY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/UUVE/H1JU6KFY/FRIUUVEH1JU6KFY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/UUVE/H1JU6KFY/FRIUUVEH1JU6KFY.SMALL.jpg Revolt Lab If you are a pet owner, going on vacation can be stressful. Usually, you need a friend or neighbor to come over every day and feed your pets. However, by enslaving robots you can keep your pet happy and enjoy a stress-free holiday. To save money and learn something new, I decided to make my pet fe...
By: Revolt Lab

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:36:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Darth-Vaders-TIE-Advanced-X1-made-from-Floppy-Dis/
Darth Vader's TIE Advanced X1 made from Floppy Disks! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/O0ZE/H1JU3TR9/F3XO0ZEH1JU3TR9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/O0ZE/H1JU3TR9/F3XO0ZEH1JU3TR9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/O0ZE/H1JU3TR9/F3XO0ZEH1JU3TR9.SMALL.jpg Jetpack5 Unless you have been in a cave since 2006 or so, you have likely seen the various postings of instructions on how to make a small USS Enterprise from the metal bits of a 3-1/2 Inch Floppy Disk. If you have been in a cave since then, I trust that you have been making far more interesting widgets, Mr....
By: Jetpack5

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:53:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Salvaging-Magnets-from-Speakers/
Salvaging Magnets from Speakers. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/SG8L/GMYNAQG7/FM9SG8LGMYNAQG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/SG8L/GMYNAQG7/FM9SG8LGMYNAQG7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/SG8L/GMYNAQG7/FM9SG8LGMYNAQG7.SMALL.jpg black hole 'Tis the season to salvage junk!  Where I live, poeple put out big piles of trash every year in April.  It's amazing what one can find.  Last year I must have found 15 or 20 speakers.  I first found out about rare earth magnets from the Smash Lab episode ''High Rise Escape''. I soon learned that the...
By: black hole

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:57:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/What-can-you-do-with-an-old-TV/
What can you do with an old TV? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/IPG1/H174KLKH/FX2IPG1H174KLKH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/IPG1/H174KLKH/FX2IPG1H174KLKH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/IPG1/H174KLKH/FX2IPG1H174KLKH.SMALL.jpg person% In this Instructable I will show you several easy ways to recycle and reuse the expensive components inside a TV. There is the PCB (not very useful), a lot of inductors, one or more transformers, a TON of magnetic wire (continuous and insulated), a screen (can’t use either) and heaps of components o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:52:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-secateurs-Blade/
How to make a Survival Knife from a secateurs or hand pruners or garden shears - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/8DBS/H1EN03LG/F4T8DBSH1EN03LG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/8DBS/H1EN03LG/F4T8DBSH1EN03LG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/8DBS/H1EN03LG/F4T8DBSH1EN03LG.SMALL.jpg Vitizop How to make a Survival Knife from a secateurs or hand pruners or garden shears why? -- handle is damaged... style: similar to the karambit ingredients secateurs secateurs disassembly details saw little file turn against recycled to the original screw
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:21:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Garage-door-server-using-random-upcycled-electroni/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/HMAI/H19RVG5M/F7VHMAIH19RVG5M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/HMAI/H19RVG5M/F7VHMAIH19RVG5M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/HMAI/H19RVG5M/F7VHMAIH19RVG5M.SMALL.jpg processedmeat First of all, a big thanks to all the countless people that I learned from who put their projects on this website.  It's definitely opened a whole world up to me.  Before this I would have never used a soldering iron, or a multimeter, or gone to get resistors and switches from those Radio Shack draw...
By: processedmeat

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:09:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Lantern/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/87T7/H19RKGNB/FYH87T7H19RKGNB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/87T7/H19RKGNB/FYH87T7H19RKGNB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/87T7/H19RKGNB/FYH87T7H19RKGNB.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED Hi, this is Dan Nelson, the creative engineer at Elemental LED. For this month's employee DIY project, I decided to use some e-waste to make a lantern. I've always liked the polished aluminum housing that some of our 12V drivers have, and when one of these turned out to be faulty, I was stoked. In a...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:17:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-automated-hidden-stash-built-into-table/
Electronic automated hidden stash built into table (easy and dirt cheap) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/E3D4/H11WJEW3/FNXE3D4H11WJEW3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/E3D4/H11WJEW3/FNXE3D4H11WJEW3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/E3D4/H11WJEW3/FNXE3D4H11WJEW3.SMALL.jpg thegoodhen Hi guys! So I was playing deus ex 1 and 3 and all the hidden stashes behind the TVs and pictures and under floors gave me an idea! I'll make myself something similar-how about a place to store my pens that slides up from my desk on press of a single button? So... Yeah, so I made it. I gotta admit th...
By: thegoodhen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:35:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-tube-Map-Holster/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/3OD3/H01NGDFD/FDQ3OD3H01NGDFD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/3OD3/H01NGDFD/FDQ3OD3H01NGDFD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/3OD3/H01NGDFD/FDQ3OD3H01NGDFD.SMALL.jpg Misac-kun Hello everyone! i made this map holster with a cardboard tube i has laying around. it came from a mail to the lan house i used to work! the tube came just in time, i was in need for something to keep my pepers safe without folding em' just wanted to share it and if i find one more, i will be doing ...
By: Misac-kun

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:21:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-figures-out-of-your-Recycle-Bin/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/ANXI/H0OJ090V/F9NANXIH0OJ090V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/ANXI/H0OJ090V/F9NANXIH0OJ090V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/ANXI/H0OJ090V/F9NANXIH0OJ090V.SMALL.jpg Kawthar Xoubi Hi, This one is about recycling small parts of my old CD drive along with the small thingy that must be inserted in the fluorescent- tube -lights to work … my father calls them something like "Tasters or Starters" I think… and it is also about turning garbage into cool little figures, games, work d...
By: Kawthar Xoubi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:46:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Direct-connecting-two-old-fashioned-modems-or-te/
Direct connecting two (old fashioned) modems or telephones. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/D1RV/H19RHR7P/FOVD1RVH19RHR7P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/D1RV/H19RHR7P/FOVD1RVH19RHR7P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/D1RV/H19RHR7P/FOVD1RVH19RHR7P.SMALL.jpg Computothought Ever wanted to reuse those old telephones and or modems using just two wires. This instructable shows you several options. Get a continuity tester to make your job easier. Circuit 1. This first circuit if you just want to use a battery.  For short distances use the nine volt battery for compactne...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 17:50:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Geeky-phone-dock/
Geeky phone dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/2AQT/H0OJ0RSD/FGR2AQTH0OJ0RSD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/2AQT/H0OJ0RSD/FGR2AQTH0OJ0RSD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/2AQT/H0OJ0RSD/FGR2AQTH0OJ0RSD.SMALL.jpg zerox61 I wanted a dock for my phone (samsung i9000) for the office and wanted it to fit with the theme of the company. I decided to use a hard drive as the base and a stick of ram for the docking ports. The phone is charged via a custom USB to molex and the audio output is on a 3 pin header (located on the...
By: zerox61

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 15:57:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Storage-Case/
Storage Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/EWXT/H0OJ5X21/FH1EWXTH0OJ5X21.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/EWXT/H0OJ5X21/FH1EWXTH0OJ5X21.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/EWXT/H0OJ5X21/FH1EWXTH0OJ5X21.SMALL.jpg mr_snuffles Tired of having things rattling about in your bag? I was! I found an tin box that a watch came in that was just about the right size to keep some things in my bag rather than it all rattling about at the bottom of my laptop rucksack. The problem is that the case kept popping open and me being right...
By: mr_snuffles

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 12:28:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Dirty-Disk-Case/
Quick and Dirty Disk Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/C4ID/H0OJ5VQT/FCAC4IDH0OJ5VQT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/C4ID/H0OJ5VQT/FCAC4IDH0OJ5VQT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/C4ID/H0OJ5VQT/FCAC4IDH0OJ5VQT.SMALL.jpg crash770 Anyone who has used Linux for a while, is that you burn a lot of CDs and DVDs, if you don't have a thumb drive or the networking abilities to do it without a physical disk. Its also nice to have a physical copy of the OS, as little 'oppsies' happen all the time, especially with a tinkerist OS like L...
By: crash770

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 05:02:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-connect-two-phones-at-home-for-an-intercom-/
How to connect two phones at home for an intercom or for children amusement - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/OMRT/H0OJ0N1G/FS2OMRTH0OJ0N1G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/OMRT/H0OJ0N1G/FS2OMRTH0OJ0N1G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/OMRT/H0OJ0N1G/FS2OMRTH0OJ0N1G.SMALL.jpg blkhawk I was inspired by two Instructables to create an intercom at home. Old Phone Intercom Device Build your own intercom or walkie talkie out of two old cordless phones The only difference in mine was using a dead laptop power supply to power the telephones instead of batteries. Like it is app...
By: blkhawk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 03:41:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Burnt-Out-Pigeon-metal-trash-art/
The Burnt Out Pigeon (metal-trash art) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/IN0P/H0KL0TWM/FDQIN0PH0KL0TWM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/IN0P/H0KL0TWM/FDQIN0PH0KL0TWM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/IN0P/H0KL0TWM/FDQIN0PH0KL0TWM.SMALL.jpg Noodles For Free -   Ever found yourself rummaging through your trash? Do you have some sort of creative cell in your brain? Dou you have a pile of nails, paperclips, wire, or other metal detritus? If "YES!" or even "yes..." was your answer to any of these questions, then you can bend and shape this metal into creat...
By: Noodles For Free

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 04:53:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-open-a-relay/
How to open a relay - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/XCDD/H0KL7NYN/FNJXCDDH0KL7NYN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/XCDD/H0KL7NYN/FNJXCDDH0KL7NYN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/XCDD/H0KL7NYN/FNJXCDDH0KL7NYN.SMALL.jpg techno guy So, I was desoldering relays and one didn't work. I wondered what the problem was. I went on google to see if there was a post or something about how to open a relay and all I got was stuff about opening mail relays which was not what I wanted. So here I am showing the world how to do it because I j...
By: techno guy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 03:08:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/El-Cheapo-Low-Tech-Recycled-DC-Generator/
El Cheapo Low Tech Recycled DC Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/SP09/G1BBHIFE/FSQSP09G1BBHIFE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/SP09/G1BBHIFE/FSQSP09G1BBHIFE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/SP09/G1BBHIFE/FSQSP09G1BBHIFE.SMALL.jpg Cowboywindmillbuilder Motors are generators too! Pick up a spent cordless drill at a garage sale. Recycle the battery and all the parts except the chuck, motor and gear reduction. When driven the whole thing becomes a generator. The out put voltage and current can  almost approximate the running current and voltage as if...
By: Cowboywindmillbuilder

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 16:38:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/chalkboard-paint-jars/
chalkboard paint jars - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/FPV3/H006G7ZF/F05FPV3H006G7ZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/FPV3/H006G7ZF/F05FPV3H006G7ZF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/FPV3/H006G7ZF/F05FPV3H006G7ZF.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Every mad scientist needs jars and those jars need labels, and since I like to reuse my jars the jar labels would need to be re-writable. Luckily, making re-writable labels for glass jars is easy with chalkboard paint. All you need to make your own chalkboard paint jars is chalkboard paint, painter...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:22:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Techys-recycled-HDD-Wind-Chime/
Techy's (recycled HDD) Wind Chime - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/7GTP/H006AH0H/FVF7GTPH006AH0H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/7GTP/H006AH0H/FVF7GTPH006AH0H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/7GTP/H006AH0H/FVF7GTPH006AH0H.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie The weather has been absolutely beautiful! Spring is in the air indeed. I had a few old HDD laying around, I let my son take them apart. As he was doing this, I was picking up the pieces (of course)... I made this wind chime using only parts from a HDD (aside from some machinist or picture hanger w...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:29:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pressurized-Filter/
Pressurized Filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/74X5/GZWGSG9Z/FZX74X5GZWGSG9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/74X5/GZWGSG9Z/FZX74X5GZWGSG9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/74X5/GZWGSG9Z/FZX74X5GZWGSG9Z.SMALL.jpg vkoudymov You can use a coffee filter and a funnel for many kinds of filtration tasks, other than just coffee. What do you do when gravity takes its sweet time with the fluid you're filtering, or have something that's really viscous like deep frying oil? Well... use a pressured filter. This instructable take...
By: vkoudymov

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:30:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-use-of-stuff-from-a-broken-printer/
How to make use of stuff from a broken printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/WW3Q/GZAD16TE/FDYWW3QGZAD16TE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/WW3Q/GZAD16TE/FDYWW3QGZAD16TE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/WW3Q/GZAD16TE/FDYWW3QGZAD16TE.SMALL.jpg teamUFO Generally, when a printer stops working, we buy a new one and trash the broken one.  We barely bother to check whether we can use its working part to make something new.  There are various components in a broken printer like motors, gears, precision rod, speaker and several other components that we ...
By: teamUFO

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Mar 2012 21:01:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Phone-Intercom-Device/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/34EU/GZ6T0JDZ/FS034EUGZ6T0JDZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/34EU/GZ6T0JDZ/FS034EUGZ6T0JDZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/34EU/GZ6T0JDZ/FS034EUGZ6T0JDZ.SMALL.jpg wannabemadsci This Photo Instructable shows how to use two old phones as a cheap intercom between Point A and Point B.  Might be useful between the house and the shop, between the treehouse and the fort, between your kids' rooms, etc. This was originally build for my grade-school girls to talk to each other on t...
By: wannabemadsci

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:42:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Take-Apart-Your-Printer-ScannerFax/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/6SMR/GYGFD8AX/FXD6SMRGYGFD8AX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/6SMR/GYGFD8AX/FXD6SMRGYGFD8AX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/6SMR/GYGFD8AX/FXD6SMRGYGFD8AX.SMALL.jpg parkingShark The following takes you through the process of taking apart a printer/scanner/fax with enough caution to capture useful parts for the sake of sustainable re-use.  Basically, once you have broken it down, you will be able to use the motors, gears, and whatsits for use in creating anything you can ima...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:16:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-desk-stand/
iPhone desk stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/RG3B/GYQESZ0X/FEURG3BGYQESZ0X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/RG3B/GYQESZ0X/FEURG3BGYQESZ0X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/RG3B/GYQESZ0X/FEURG3BGYQESZ0X.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Since our laptop stand instructable was such a hot topic on Instructables, here’s our sequel. Don’t know what to do with your iPhone box after you have opened it? Re-use your iPhone box and Makedo's reusable pins and clips available at mymakedo.com to make this simple iphone stand for your desk. If...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:57:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-525-optical-drive-stash-boxsafe-MK1/
The 5.25 optical drive stash box/safe - MK1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/NP2P/GYUQTM5O/FB8NP2PGYUQTM5O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/NP2P/GYUQTM5O/FB8NP2PGYUQTM5O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/NP2P/GYUQTM5O/FB8NP2PGYUQTM5O.SMALL.jpg MarauderFox With plenty of 5.25 drive bays available in most computer cases and easily obtainable and obsolete 5.25 devices like IDE CD and DVD drives it makes perfect sense to use both as a nifty stash box for your secrets, delicates, cash or any item(s). This is Mk1 project in progress, future models will be...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:31:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-recycle-the-linear-motion-stage-from-a-HP-6/
How to recycle the linear motion stage from a HP 6110 All-in-use printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/8VXU/GYKVXHJ4/FJT8VXUGYKVXHJ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/8VXU/GYKVXHJ4/FJT8VXUGYKVXHJ4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/8VXU/GYKVXHJ4/FJT8VXUGYKVXHJ4.SMALL.jpg bekahugs This printer was no longer working and we are going to re-purpose it for parts to make a CNC machine.  These steps will show how we demolished the printer for the guide rods and other parts.  These will be used along with other printer parts to make the CNC machine. Remove top part The screws are...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:46:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Hard-Drive-Dissasembly/
Computer Hard Drive Dissasembly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/OM8W/GYLDEIGJ/FFBOM8WGYLDEIGJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/OM8W/GYLDEIGJ/FFBOM8WGYLDEIGJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/OM8W/GYLDEIGJ/FFBOM8WGYLDEIGJ.SMALL.jpg nurdee1 In this instructable I am going to show you how to disassemble a computer hard drive. The primary reason for this is to salvage the super strong magnets that are contained within it. DISCLAIMER: This isn't a dangerous project but if you somehow hurt yourself it is not my fault. Also these magnets a...
By: nurdee1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:56:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rit-Dye-Keyboard-Mod-Aftermath/
Rit Dye Keyboard Mod - Aftermath - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/N28G/GY4R8EOU/FKSN28GGY4R8EOU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/N28G/GY4R8EOU/FKSN28GGY4R8EOU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/N28G/GY4R8EOU/FKSN28GGY4R8EOU.SMALL.jpg vigerpersinger A few months ago I did some experiments with gussying up my keyboard using white keys and RIT Dye. Initially the boards looked very spiffy - bright and uniform. However, after a mere week of daily typing, the keys started to fade. It wasn't just from usage either; I found untouched keys also losing...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:21:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Very-Easy-Valentines-Day-Gift-Clothespin-Mini-V/
Very Easy Valentine's Day Gift - Clothespin Mini-Vase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/H0D0/GY18K4PB/FCKH0D0GY18K4PB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/H0D0/GY18K4PB/FCKH0D0GY18K4PB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/H0D0/GY18K4PB/FCKH0D0GY18K4PB.SMALL.jpg Jarheadicus This is a very easy gift you can give your love on Valentine's Day!  It's just large enough to fit plants with small roots. Materials... Here is all you need: Clothespins A can such as a cat food can or tuna can A Creative Mind Something to put in the finished project, such as candles or a plan...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:13:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/copper-wire-chinese-horoscope/
copper wire chinese horoscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/BDUG/GXVNI5FH/F7SBDUGGXVNI5FH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/BDUG/GXVNI5FH/F7SBDUGGXVNI5FH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/BDUG/GXVNI5FH/F7SBDUGGXVNI5FH.SMALL.jpg chicopluma The chinese horoscope animals made of recicled copper wire Materials I take that wire roll out my old microwave before disposing of it. And a straight nose plier. Spring It was pretty easy to make, just make a spring rolling the plier and pulling the wire so it take the shape of the plier. H...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:10:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Flip-book-on-CD/
Flip book on CD - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/X4UW/GXA6UVE3/FGJX4UWGXA6UVE3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/X4UW/GXA6UVE3/FGJX4UWGXA6UVE3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/X4UW/GXA6UVE3/FGJX4UWGXA6UVE3.SMALL.jpg dagelias I've always been fascinated by the flip book and thought it might be cool to have the same design on a CD (or on a paper plate) and make a cartoon like that. PS this is a work in progress project, updates coming as I carry out alterations to the idea or work futer/ improving. I would love if some o...
By: dagelias

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:57:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/525-inch-floppy-disk-CD-case/
5.25 inch floppy disk CD case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/26PX/GXL5XZ34/F2N26PXGXL5XZ34.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/26PX/GXL5XZ34/F2N26PXGXL5XZ34.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/26PX/GXL5XZ34/F2N26PXGXL5XZ34.SMALL.jpg wintergoat In this Instructable, you will learn how to turn an old 5.25 inch floppy disk into a neat retro CD or DVD case! Tools & Materials To create the floppy disk CD & DVD case, you will need: 1 5.25 inch floppy disk, 1 CD or DVD, and scissors. That is all. Cut the disk First, you cut carefully along...
By: wintergoat

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:58:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Desktop-Zen-Garden/
Miniature Desktop Zen Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/IZ67/GXL5XLJY/FIYIZ67GXL5XLJY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/IZ67/GXL5XLJY/FIYIZ67GXL5XLJY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/IZ67/GXL5XLJY/FIYIZ67GXL5XLJY.SMALL.jpg techie2200 This is a little project I wanted to do. I was inspired by the keyboard zen garden. Total build time was less than half an hour. This is my first instructable and I welcome feedback! It's very easy to do with an old Saitek Command Pad (it's a programmable macro pad that came with my old keyboard). ...
By: techie2200

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:16:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/conduit-tester/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/DZJU/GXHJ578P/F17DZJUGXHJ578P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/DZJU/GXHJ578P/F17DZJUGXHJ578P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/DZJU/GXHJ578P/F17DZJUGXHJ578P.SMALL.jpg charles eletro 2012 how to create a homemade conductivity and easy Montage
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:23:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Find-That-Resistor-FastOnother-use-for-a-redun/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/F4T3/GXGHL2ES/FAMF4T3GXGHL2ES.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/F4T3/GXGHL2ES/FAMF4T3GXGHL2ES.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/F4T3/GXGHL2ES/FAMF4T3GXGHL2ES.SMALL.jpg ProBodger Started my spring-cleaning early and was getting rid of old, redundant PC cover CD's (remember them). Well I suddenly found myself with and empty CD storage box. Now what could I put it to use...... well! I am forever trying to find a resistor of a certain value; resistors tend to end up ever...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:20:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-ECG-pads-conductive-gel/
How to make ECG pads & conductive gel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/RHJ9/GX3LRH45/FIERHJ9GX3LRH45.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/RHJ9/GX3LRH45/FIERHJ9GX3LRH45.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/RHJ9/GX3LRH45/FIERHJ9GX3LRH45.SMALL.jpg Engineering for Change It's easy to find a bedside monitor in a hospital in the developing world, but it's harder to find one in use. Western hospitals replace their electrocardiogram machines every few years and donate their used equipment. The second-hand machines work fine, with one glaring exception: They don't come w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:18:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sharpen-a-knife-The-geeky-way/
Sharpen a knife, The geeky way. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/YWP2/GX106RX9/F46YWP2GX106RX9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/YWP2/GX106RX9/F46YWP2GX106RX9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/YWP2/GX106RX9/F46YWP2GX106RX9.SMALL.jpg the_burrito_master I just found that old amd CPUs have a large ceramic  plate that the I/O pins stick out from and since ceramic is a  much more durable substance than steel we can actually use CPUs to sharpen knives :D 1. An AMD CPU  2. a  dull knife. 3. 2-5 minutes. Sharpening process. This part can take...
By: the_burrito_master

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 21:24:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrosaurus/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/I9FD/GWV07GHT/FEII9FDGWV07GHT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/I9FD/GWV07GHT/FEII9FDGWV07GHT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/I9FD/GWV07GHT/FEII9FDGWV07GHT.SMALL.jpg dlemke Something I put together out of spare parts, most unusable. The part that got me started was the heatsink, which looked like a vicious mouth. I added a few things to give it a body, like the mid-section, which is a box used to isolate a step-motor in a printer, and is also where I got the spring use...
By: dlemke

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 10:48:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Fan-Power-Unit-EFPU/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/FQ5B/GO5IG6XO/FS1FQ5BGO5IG6XO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/FQ5B/GO5IG6XO/FS1FQ5BGO5IG6XO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/FQ5B/GO5IG6XO/FS1FQ5BGO5IG6XO.SMALL.jpg MrJentis Hey guys. This is a cool fan project that I did in the summer of 2008 that I called the EFPU. It was built with the main purpose of serving as a backup system for personal cooling and as a night light in the event of a power failure which happens quite frequently especially during the night. Having ...
By: MrJentis

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 04:07:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Makin-of-a-Case-SafePSU-combo/
The Makin' of a Case Safe/PSU combo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/R6VT/GWKD442N/FD7R6VTGWKD442N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/R6VT/GWKD442N/FD7R6VTGWKD442N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/R6VT/GWKD442N/FD7R6VTGWKD442N.SMALL.jpg MrJentis This will be the first of a series of instructables I will be making using old computer parts and electronics. I am not an expert so please bear with me. I am one of those guys that went through a lot of computers throughout the years and after upgrading to a new machine, the old one will be just th...
By: MrJentis

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 03:36:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/stealth-pen-gun/
stealth pen gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/N3DK/GWRN4V2B/FRHN3DKGWRN4V2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/N3DK/GWRN4V2B/FRHN3DKGWRN4V2B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/N3DK/GWRN4V2B/FRHN3DKGWRN4V2B.SMALL.jpg modaawesome this is the final product. Cant hardly tell the difference can you. all you need is a pilot g2 pen step 1 take it all apart put the button in put that in the clip part how it was spring on piston put the piston on the spring put it in the clip part SPRING DOWN stick the ink down in the ...
By: modaawesome

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:13:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/ATX-Power-Supply-powered-Car-Stereo-in-home/
ATX Power Supply powered Car Stereo in home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/DHUA/GW4S39TE/FIBDHUAGW4S39TE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/DHUA/GW4S39TE/FIBDHUAGW4S39TE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/DHUA/GW4S39TE/FIBDHUAGW4S39TE.SMALL.jpg thault This project was driven by an ATX computer power supply and car stereo laying around the house. With some plexiglas found, connectors bought, and a dremmel tool abducted from my family I was ready to begin. This unit contains the radio and power supply within plexiglas. The two switches turn on the ...
By: thault

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:17:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-tiny-SAM-sites-from-trash/
Make tiny SAM sites from trash! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/QTW8/GWYAWRDA/FXRQTW8GWYAWRDA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/QTW8/GWYAWRDA/FXRQTW8GWYAWRDA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/QTW8/GWYAWRDA/FXRQTW8GWYAWRDA.SMALL.jpg highvoltageguy Today I will show you how to make tiny SAM sites from junk The rockets Now we will make the RPGs and they will actually be heat seeking missiles because this instructable is for RC fans like me I have tested it and it works. Step 1: Get a nail and solder wire and bend the wire around the bottom ...
By: highvoltageguy

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