http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 16:51:20 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Flash-Drive-Bracelet/
USB Flash Drive Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/5VLY/H1YOI3YD/FND5VLYH1YOI3YD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/5VLY/H1YOI3YD/FND5VLYH1YOI3YD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/5VLY/H1YOI3YD/FND5VLYH1YOI3YD.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv In this instructable I'm going to show you, how to make your own USB flash drive bracelet. I've seen quite a few before, but never really liked the designs. My goal was to hide the flash drive entirely in the bracelet. I decided to make one with yarn and after a short search I found this amazing blo...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 04:45:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-ended-USB-flash-drive/
Double-ended USB flash drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/X6Z2/H0KKG6V7/FOCX6Z2H0KKG6V7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/X6Z2/H0KKG6V7/FOCX6Z2H0KKG6V7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/X6Z2/H0KKG6V7/FOCX6Z2H0KKG6V7.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus I don't want to have one flash drive on hand, I want two. And if I'm going to be carrying two drives around I'd like to keep them together so they don't get lost. Thus the double-ended USB flash drive. It keeps my files together and looks nicer than a couple of drives hot glued together. Why not ju...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:23:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Purpose-USB-Power-Adapter/
Multi Purpose USB Power Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/W16I/H0OJ0WYM/FYOW16IH0OJ0WYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/W16I/H0OJ0WYM/FYOW16IH0OJ0WYM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/W16I/H0OJ0WYM/FYOW16IH0OJ0WYM.SMALL.jpg TechGadgets USB - we all use it every day. USB allows to share all kind of data on a small USB-Stick, on every PC. Even big amounts of data can be carried on an USB Hard drive. And it' s a perfekt power soure for mobile devices eg. cellphones or MP3-Players. But soon you'll spot the first problems. You just ha...
By: TechGadgets

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:29:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-USB-BatterySolar-charger-for-iPhone-and-i/
Altoids USB Battery/Solar charger for iPhone and iPod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/MQYR/H0QH0IGB/F8TMQYRH0QH0IGB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/MQYR/H0QH0IGB/F8TMQYRH0QH0IGB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/MQYR/H0QH0IGB/F8TMQYRH0QH0IGB.SMALL.jpg haikuordie I know there are plenty of USB chargers out there for you to build.  But here's one that doesn't use a voltage regulator or an IC chip to power it.  The basic concept is to use 4 - AAA rechargeable batteries (1.2V a piece) to power the USB and a couple of solar cells to charge the batteries.  If you...
By: haikuordie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 18:50:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Charger-from-Makita-batteries/
USB Charger from Makita batteries - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/A1H7/H0OJ0NTW/F6XA1H7H0OJ0NTW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/A1H7/H0OJ0NTW/F6XA1H7H0OJ0NTW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/A1H7/H0OJ0NTW/F6XA1H7H0OJ0NTW.SMALL.jpg cbdave Having the power go out a few times this year for over a day or more at a time left me without a way to charge portable electronics, iphone etc. Besides running out to the truck (to use the 12v port) in the middle of a storm I wanted to see if I could use the batteries from my power tools to charge ...
By: cbdave

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 04:10:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-thumb-drive/
Wooden thumb drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/YJBX/GZACIY28/F6ZYJBXGZACIY28.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/YJBX/GZACIY28/F6ZYJBXGZACIY28.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/YJBX/GZACIY28/F6ZYJBXGZACIY28.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier I had to design a small serie of USB for a design conference in Montreal and here was one of my concepts. Iron + adhesive veneer First, remove the plastic shell of your old USB. Cut the shape you want in the adhesive veneer sheet. Put the USB drive in between the two sheets. Sticky sides ...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:55:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Swiss-Army-Knife-USB-Flash-Drive/
Swiss Army Knife + USB Flash Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/TBMX/GZACJ2M4/FK8TBMXGZACJ2M4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/TBMX/GZACJ2M4/FK8TBMXGZACJ2M4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/TBMX/GZACJ2M4/FK8TBMXGZACJ2M4.SMALL.jpg dr_weidinger It just so happens that the Victorinox Adventurer Swiss Army knife and the Verbatim Tuff n' Tiny USB flash drive fit together perfectly. With some grinding.  Materials: -Victorinox Adventurer Swiss Army knife, or similar  -Verbatim Tuff n' Tiny USB flash drive -angle grinder with metal cutting di...
By: dr_weidinger

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 18:29:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Stick-Hub-Mint-Box-USB-SHMB/
USB Stick Hub Mint Box (USB SHMB) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/WVK7/GYQFHTXS/FW1WVK7GYQFHTXS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/WVK7/GYQFHTXS/FW1WVK7GYQFHTXS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/WVK7/GYQFHTXS/FW1WVK7GYQFHTXS.SMALL.jpg pcfan Hello you all, This is my first instructable, and I'm from Holland, so be gentle with me. With that out, it seems a standard part of every ible... What we will be making in this instructable is a USB Stick Hub Mint Box, I named it that because well... There are four USB Sticks, a USB Hub, and it s...
By: pcfan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:00:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-that-holy-USB-cable/
Hack that holy USB cable! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/7YI1/GYKQ5IFE/FXN7YI1GYKQ5IFE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/7YI1/GYKQ5IFE/FXN7YI1GYKQ5IFE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/7YI1/GYKQ5IFE/FXN7YI1GYKQ5IFE.SMALL.jpg contrechoc This instructable is showing how to use the power of the USB PORT of the computer or laptop instead of batteries. Lots of gadgets are made for the USB PORT nowadays, lamps, ventilators and small vacuum cleaners. Why don't you try to make something funny yourself, using the USB? This instructable v...
By: contrechoc

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:36:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bullet-Cartridge-USB-Drive/
Bullet Cartridge USB Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/21C7/GYMR1HNZ/F6O21C7GYMR1HNZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/21C7/GYMR1HNZ/F6O21C7GYMR1HNZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/21C7/GYMR1HNZ/F6O21C7GYMR1HNZ.SMALL.jpg moengineer This is my very FIRST Instructable!  I've enjoyed this site for a few years and decided to contribute. Yesterday I was admiring the USB drives in the Steampunk section and decided to create my own.  With a few hand tools, a couple hours and some creativity I created my own.  This drive doesn't refl...
By: moengineer

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:04:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tertial-Webcam/
Tertial Webcam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/ZFUU/GWZMIK1K/FGMZFUUGWZMIK1K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/ZFUU/GWZMIK1K/FGMZFUUGWZMIK1K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/ZFUU/GWZMIK1K/FGMZFUUGWZMIK1K.SMALL.jpg brianandrewparker The Tertial light offered by Ikea is much more that a work lamp.  Its adjustable arm and many points of articulation make in an excellent platform for mounting things.  In this Instructable I'll show you how easy it is to combine the Tertial swing arm with a webcam to make an articulated camera. S...
By: brianandrewparker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Jan 2012 16:21:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Wheels-flash-drive/
Hot Wheels flash drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/P9N2/GVZOI56D/FY7P9N2GVZOI56D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/P9N2/GVZOI56D/FY7P9N2GVZOI56D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/P9N2/GVZOI56D/FY7P9N2GVZOI56D.SMALL.jpg RandyBigPaPa Creating Hot Wheels flash drives. A hot wheels car cost around one dollar, these 8 gig  flash drive cost about $6 online.  For this project I  used a drill, Dremel, propane torch, hot glue gun, small screwdriver and needle nose pliers. Pry apart the flash drive, I used some heat shrink elect...
By: RandyBigPaPa

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:53:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-button-and-then-some/
Awesome button, and then some. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/QGA4/GVOW4Y12/FOQQGA4GVOW4Y12.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/QGA4/GVOW4Y12/FOQQGA4GVOW4Y12.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/QGA4/GVOW4Y12/FOQQGA4GVOW4Y12.SMALL.jpg thematthewknot Many of you have probably seen the Awesome button done by Matt Richardson of Make Magazine. If not here is his video which was very well done and was the inspiration of my project. I liked the idea of having a button to press for a certain function on the computer, however i wasnt such a fan of ...
By: thematthewknot

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2011 08:22:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Rechargeable-USB-Booster/
Retro Rechargeable USB Booster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/DPXS/GV0KKVZT/FYHDPXSGV0KKVZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/DPXS/GV0KKVZT/FYHDPXSGV0KKVZT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/DPXS/GV0KKVZT/FYHDPXSGV0KKVZT.SMALL.jpg Technochicken Portable iPod and phone chargers are by no means anything new.  However, there are two main aspects of portable chargers that I think could be improved without sacrificing any of their functionality.  These are: Aesthetics.  There is nothing wrong with an Altoids  tin, but there is also a lot o...
By: Technochicken

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:20:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Battery-Powered-USB-Charger/
Build a Battery Powered USB Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/CT4R/GUKAR4JW/FW5CT4RGUKAR4JW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/CT4R/GUKAR4JW/FW5CT4RGUKAR4JW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/CT4R/GUKAR4JW/FW5CT4RGUKAR4JW.SMALL.jpg Group2 This guide will walk you through building a battery powered charger for any device that charges via a standard USB connection, for example cell phones, iPods, etc. Parts Needed: 1. 9V Battery 2. +5V (.7285) Fixed Voltage Regulator 3. Project Case (4x2x1") 4. USB Male A to Female A Cable 5. 22-Gaug...
By: Group2

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:02:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Convert-a-NES-Game-Cartridge-into-an-Extern/
How to Convert a NES Game Cartridge into an External Hard Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/RN61/GUR6IF91/FXZRN61GUR6IF91.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/RN61/GUR6IF91/FXZRN61GUR6IF91.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/RN61/GUR6IF91/FXZRN61GUR6IF91.SMALL.jpg ENG421-Group5 Have you ever wanted to turn that old boring looking hard drive into something unique and stylish? This instructable is just the thing you're looking for! This tutorial will show you how to turn an old Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game into a portable hard drive. Completing this project will...
By: ENG421-Group5

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:44:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Mini-Fan-1/
USB Mini Fan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/NYZS/GUBZ1OE7/FU5NYZSGUBZ1OE7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/NYZS/GUBZ1OE7/FU5NYZSGUBZ1OE7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/NYZS/GUBZ1OE7/FU5NYZSGUBZ1OE7.SMALL.jpg Dipankar This Mini Fan as been made out of a broken toy car's DC Motor. It works very well and is good to use it when you are working on your PC. The speed of the Motor is good and it does not heat up because of the 470pF capacitor used. The tilt of the Fan blades determines the amount of air flow. The Fan ...
By: Dipankar

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:04:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-cord-bracelet/
USB cord bracelet / Anti-tangling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/OGTN/GU1I4HH1/FUQOGTNGU1I4HH1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/OGTN/GU1I4HH1/FUQOGTNGU1I4HH1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/OGTN/GU1I4HH1/FUQOGTNGU1I4HH1.SMALL.jpg monsterlego This will show you how to make a bracelet out of a 3-foot USB cord. It will fit a 6-7 inch wrist nicely, if you have a smaller wrist you can use a smaller cord. You can also use this to keep any cords or wires from tangling (steps 1-8) it also shortens it to about 4th of it's original size. The ...
By: monsterlego

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:22:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-USB-charger/
Easy USB charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/T980/GTO4OV46/FY3T980GTO4OV46.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/T980/GTO4OV46/FY3T980GTO4OV46.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/T980/GTO4OV46/FY3T980GTO4OV46.SMALL.jpg brunoip This is an easy USB charger because you can get the electronic booster board already assembled. Just add the batteries, a couple of capacitors, the usb connector and nothing else. Materials The main component is the PTN04050, it takes the 2.4 volts from the batteries and raise it to 5 volts for t...
By: brunoip

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:45:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-USB-iPhone-iPod-Charger-On-The-Cheep/
Make a USB iPhone iPod Charger On The Cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/ZWNY/GSUSMKOY/FZWZWNYGSUSMKOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/ZWNY/GSUSMKOY/FZWZWNYGSUSMKOY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/ZWNY/GSUSMKOY/FZWZWNYGSUSMKOY.SMALL.jpg matt.e.jenkins There are many designs for iPhone chargers out there and many are confusing or use parts that are hard to find.  My design uses parts that are easy to find, is tested works with all iPhones and iPods (as of this posting), and just works.  It is a fun and useful project.  I made one a few years ago ...
By: matt.e.jenkins

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:46:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mounted-USB-Hub-for-laptop/
Mounted USB Hub for laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/CJSU/GTKFPNHH/F27CJSUGTKFPNHH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/CJSU/GTKFPNHH/F27CJSUGTKFPNHH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/CJSU/GTKFPNHH/F27CJSUGTKFPNHH.SMALL.jpg helios5993 Hello, Well I got an old useless laptop, nobody wanted it because it was very slow, but I thought it can be useful for me, specially for college works or presentations, but a problem I found is that it only have two USB ports, different from modern laptops, that usually have 4 USB ports and a card r...
By: helios5993

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Oct 2011 18:41:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-a-cheap-USB-charger-to-feed-an-iPod-iPhone/
Modify a cheap USB charger to feed an iPod, iPhone or Samsung Galaxy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/ZCQR/GTCP49F0/F54ZCQRGTCP49F0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/ZCQR/GTCP49F0/F54ZCQRGTCP49F0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/ZCQR/GTCP49F0/F54ZCQRGTCP49F0.SMALL.jpg Caffeinomane A couple of years ago I got an iPod touch as a gift and I decided to buy a USB charger for it. So I bought a really cheap one but it never worked. The iPod, once connected, did not like it and did not want to charge. Since it was so cheap I just let it sit in a drawer forgetting about it. A little ...
By: Caffeinomane

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2011 12:16:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Dongle-Elimination/
USB Dongle Elimination - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/I6OV/GSIFFZ12/F3ZI6OVGSIFFZ12.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/I6OV/GSIFFZ12/F3ZI6OVGSIFFZ12.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/I6OV/GSIFFZ12/F3ZI6OVGSIFFZ12.SMALL.jpg Jason-B If you own a laptop you most likely despise your track pad. Sure its fine if you just want to check your email but good luck trying to finger dance on the pad with a complex program like Auto-Cad. So your left with a couple of options; get a wired mouse (least expensive), get a Bluetooth mouse (most...
By: Jason-B

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:04:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-USB-Ultraviolet-Light/
The USB Ultraviolet Light. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/70S5/GRKEAWF4/F0Z70S5GRKEAWF4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/70S5/GRKEAWF4/F0Z70S5GRKEAWF4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/70S5/GRKEAWF4/F0Z70S5GRKEAWF4.SMALL.jpg EricRaines Hello instructable enthusiasts, I made this for a friend and was so pleased with the result I had to make one for myself and I figured I would share it with all of you. I was playing around with my new drill press while brainstorming types of desk top lights, this is what was born from those sessio...
By: EricRaines

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:22:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/C64-USB-Joystick-Adapter/
C64 USB Joystick Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/2KA2/GQPWFQLE/FCO2KA2GQPWFQLE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/2KA2/GQPWFQLE/FCO2KA2GQPWFQLE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/2KA2/GQPWFQLE/FCO2KA2GQPWFQLE.SMALL.jpg Frank Buss There are some nice emulators for vintage video games and computers out there, for example WinVice for commodore hardware like the C64, but how do you connect old joysticks to your PC, like the Competition Pro (the original one, with 9-pin D-sub for an original C64, not the USB version) ? Most emula...
By: Frank Buss

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jul 2011 03:20:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reddit-Controller-USB-UpvoteDownvote-button/
Reddit Controller, USB Upvote/Downvote button - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/YJSO/GQOPU6S7/FBRYJSOGQOPU6S7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/YJSO/GQOPU6S7/FBRYJSOGQOPU6S7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/YJSO/GQOPU6S7/FBRYJSOGQOPU6S7.SMALL.jpg TheNewHobbyist Not too long ago I saw the “Awesome Button” video on the Make Magazine podcast. In the video Matt Richardson shows how you can take a Teensy development board and turn it into a simple USB keyboard. In his example everytime a button is pressed a synonym for the word “awesome” is sent to the computer...
By: TheNewHobbyist

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:14:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-CPU-and-Memory-monitor/
USB CPU and Memory monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/WTB4/GQOCAQOO/F31WTB4GQOCAQOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/WTB4/GQOCAQOO/F31WTB4GQOCAQOO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/WTB4/GQOCAQOO/F31WTB4GQOCAQOO.SMALL.jpg janw This little device shows you the CPU-load, how much physical and virtual memory is used. It shows this data per 10% on 3 ledbars. To do so it uses a VCP (Virtual COM Port), so that it can be connected to a PC via a USB connection to receive the data. Collecting the data and sending it to the device ...
By: janw

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:55:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Iphone-Dock-with-smoking-boiler/
Steampunk Iphone Dock with smoking boiler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/4O6T/GQOCARBC/FH04O6TGQOCARBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/4O6T/GQOCARBC/FH04O6TGQOCARBC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/4O6T/GQOCARBC/FH04O6TGQOCARBC.SMALL.jpg MrF_DT_teacher I had been debating creating some kind of dock for my Iphone to sit on for quite some time. This desire coupled with the first week of my summer holidays has led me to create the Steampunk Iphone Dock. Before we get started I just want to point out that this project can be made from anything, old ...
By: MrF_DT_teacher

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:55:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/External-hard-drive-USB-hub/
External hard drive + USB hub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/KAHD/GQKLPJGV/F72KAHDGQKLPJGV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/KAHD/GQKLPJGV/F72KAHDGQKLPJGV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/KAHD/GQKLPJGV/F72KAHDGQKLPJGV.SMALL.jpg HHarry Are you annoyed by the wandering USB hub on your desk that easily moves? Would you like some extra space to store your videos, pictures and documents but don't like the look of those external hard drives? You can create your own, one of a kind, fancy looking external hard drive with USB hub. The...
By: HHarry

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:57:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Antler-Drive/
The Antler Drive. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/LJ2U/GQKLPGW1/FDTLJ2UGQKLPGW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/LJ2U/GQKLPGW1/FDTLJ2UGQKLPGW1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/LJ2U/GQKLPGW1/FDTLJ2UGQKLPGW1.SMALL.jpg EricRaines Hello fellow Instructable enthusiasts, this is my first Instructable and I am already addicted! I have been making casings for flash drives for a little while and I love working with deer antler, so the two naturally met. Making an "Antler Drive" is not difficult and does not require a large worksh...
By: EricRaines

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:39:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-PCB-Business-Card/
USB PCB Business Card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/Y46T/GQ5PYP4K/FNYY46TGQ5PYP4K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/Y46T/GQ5PYP4K/FNYY46TGQ5PYP4K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/Y46T/GQ5PYP4K/FNYY46TGQ5PYP4K.SMALL.jpg frank26080115 This is a business card that will type out some text when you plug it into a USB port. It uses a ATtiny85 microcontroller with V-USB based code to emulate a keyboard. The typing is triggered by the CAPS LOCK status LEDs being toggled 3 times. This instructable will focus on using CadSoft EA...
By: frank26080115

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:53:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Elegant-Wooden-Flash-Drive/
Elegant Wooden Flash Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/IGHG/GQL8PXVG/FI9IGHGGQL8PXVG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/IGHG/GQL8PXVG/FI9IGHGGQL8PXVG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/IGHG/GQL8PXVG/FI9IGHGGQL8PXVG.SMALL.jpg brokenfan I've never liked the cases that most Flash Drives come in, they're bulky and vaguely ugly, and the nice looking ones tend to be way expensive.  So I picked up a generic 8gb PNY Flash Drive from Staples (on sale! :D) for 11 bucks, with the intent of customizing it.  This is what I came up with. Ma...
By: brokenfan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:40:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-dice-keychain/
USB dice keychain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/POUN/GQ5QCF71/FMVPOUNGQ5QCF71.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/POUN/GQ5QCF71/FMVPOUNGQ5QCF71.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/POUN/GQ5QCF71/FMVPOUNGQ5QCF71.SMALL.jpg pch1 Here is my USB dice keychain. Here are some pictures of the final product! Please rate comment and VOTE ;) How to begin Here are the two original dice and some of the tools I used. I took the old USB stick out of its old cover and marked one die with a sharp knife Milling/Drilling Now I mi...
By: pch1

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:58:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-USB-Flash-Drive-Clip/
USB Flash Drive Clip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/FH5X/GJHV8E3O/F8AFH5XGJHV8E3O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/FH5X/GJHV8E3O/F8AFH5XGJHV8E3O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/FH5X/GJHV8E3O/F8AFH5XGJHV8E3O.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv I keep losing my USB flash drives, so I had the idea, to clip them to the documents they belong to. After a bit of research I found out, that the idea is not new and Emamidesign has won a 2010 Red Dot product design award and became a Best of Best winner with their concept. After ordering the flash ...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:14:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Mouse-Made-Out-Of-A-Wii-Nunchuck/
USB Mouse Made Out Of A Wii Nunchuck - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/SV6O/GQ5Q48VQ/FK0SV6OGQ5Q48VQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/SV6O/GQ5Q48VQ/FK0SV6OGQ5Q48VQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/SV6O/GQ5Q48VQ/FK0SV6OGQ5Q48VQ.SMALL.jpg ampu This instructable will describe how to convert a Nintendo Wii Nunchuck controller into a USB 2-button mouse using a Teensy USB.  The Teensy USB is a very user-friendly development board that can be programmed in an Arduino environment. The Teensy USB development board and necessary software are avai...
By: ampu

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:42:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shuriken-USB/
Shuriken USB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/SBIP/GQ4EY8XR/F8FSBIPGQ4EY8XR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/SBIP/GQ4EY8XR/F8FSBIPGQ4EY8XR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/SBIP/GQ4EY8XR/F8FSBIPGQ4EY8XR.SMALL.jpg eyefail I originally saw this idea of a Shuriken USB on the internet and decided to make one of my own. I thought of a simple and quick way to replicate the idea using foam cored poster board. So by following these simple steps you too can make your own and have a cool looking USB. Please vote for this ins...
By: eyefail

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:14:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-massager/
USB massager - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/QRSD/GPZABZYU/F2GQRSDGPZABZYU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/QRSD/GPZABZYU/F2GQRSDGPZABZYU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/QRSD/GPZABZYU/F2GQRSDGPZABZYU.SMALL.jpg HHarry Do you recognize these symptoms: backache after long hours of work on your computer, stress, pain in your shoulders, dreaming about vacation, … . Do you long for a massage after long hours of work?  Your desires will be fulfilled with just a little spare time and the right materials. The USB massa...
By: HHarry

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:52:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Spy-Shirt/
USB Spy Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/UBAD/HCZEUR4U6WW/F5RUBADHCZEUR4U6WW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/UBAD/HCZEUR4U6WW/F5RUBADHCZEUR4U6WW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/UBAD/HCZEUR4U6WW/F5RUBADHCZEUR4U6WW.SMALL.jpg Tetranitrate .................................................................................................................................................................................. I always thought it would be cool to have a button camera on my shirt so I could secretly record whatever I wanted to. I...
By: Tetranitrate

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2006 06:46:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Powered-Instructables-Robot-Night-Lamp/
USB Powered Instructables Robot Night Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/VHV9/GPLJ2IK5/FAEVHV9GPLJ2IK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/VHV9/GPLJ2IK5/FAEVHV9GPLJ2IK5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/VHV9/GPLJ2IK5/FAEVHV9GPLJ2IK5.SMALL.jpg vishalapr A couple of days ago I was surfing the internet and found out that we could power any gadget with a power of 5V and 100mA(500mA on some special conditions) by connecting it to a USB port, so I thought that I would make a beginners instructable which will teach anyone how to make this cool night lamp...
By: vishalapr

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2011 04:15:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Real-Thumb-Drives!/
Real Thumb Drives! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9A9R/FS9EYF8MP4J/F7Y9A9RFS9EYF8MP4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9A9R/FS9EYF8MP4J/F7Y9A9RFS9EYF8MP4J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9A9R/FS9EYF8MP4J/F7Y9A9RFS9EYF8MP4J.SMALL.jpg LasVegas With this Instructable, I intend to show you how to make your USB Thumb Drive into any shape you wish!I've been collecting USB drives since they started getting cheap. Every one of them still works, but unfortunately, the cases that hold them never hold up. I carry one on my keychain for a couple of...
By: LasVegas

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:43:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mixtape-Redux/
Mixtape Redux - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/KAWY/GPLJ286H/FR8KAWYGPLJ286H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/KAWY/GPLJ286H/FR8KAWYGPLJ286H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/KAWY/GPLJ286H/FR8KAWYGPLJ286H.SMALL.jpg laxap As a teenager, in the gone all-analog era, I spent hours and hours making mixtapes. It went like this: If you like somebody, make and give this person a mixtape. If you want to show your rebellion and test your parents, make yourself some mixtapes and manage to have them played in the car. All the...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 22:26:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-drive-in-a-wallet/
USB drive in a wallet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/NILV/GOW48R1L/FU7NILVGOW48R1L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/NILV/GOW48R1L/FU7NILVGOW48R1L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/NILV/GOW48R1L/FU7NILVGOW48R1L.SMALL.jpg activist This is how I always have my USB flash drive with me. I use one of the tiniest models available: KINGMAX Super Stick . Other manufacturers also have similar models. And there are card-readers for micro-SD of similar size. The size and weight are extremely small — perfect for EDC, but the pro...
By: activist

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:19:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-car-d-drive/
How to make a car-d-drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/SZE1/GNOD5OXK/FTTSZE1GNOD5OXK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/SZE1/GNOD5OXK/FTTSZE1GNOD5OXK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/SZE1/GNOD5OXK/FTTSZE1GNOD5OXK.SMALL.jpg willferrari599 This instructable will show you how to make a hard drive inside of a model car. I find it more aesthetically pleasing to have a model car on your desk rather than a plastic hard drive. When reading engadget one day, I came across this: http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/flash-rods-delorean-hard-driv...
By: willferrari599

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 May 2011 21:53:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-free-5-volt-project-power/
Battery-free 5 volt project power - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/NMYO/FTM72RSP/FYENMYOFTM72RSP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/NMYO/FTM72RSP/FYENMYOFTM72RSP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/NMYO/FTM72RSP/FYENMYOFTM72RSP.SMALL.jpg Griswold Lighting Now you can have a regulated power supply constantly at your fingertips with NO batteries to replace or recharge! This Instructable shows you how to modify a keychain dynamo flashlight into a lean mean supply that can replace batteries for any projects requiring quick 5 volt direct-current (5V DC) ...
By: Griswold Lighting

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:39:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-your-own-USB-Keylogger/
How to build your own USB Keylogger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/8MBG/GN77VNJ6/FOQ8MBGGN77VNJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/8MBG/GN77VNJ6/FOQ8MBGGN77VNJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/8MBG/GN77VNJ6/FOQ8MBGGN77VNJ6.SMALL.jpg Jamby Cause I've searched a lot for a project like this, and I haven't find anything around the Web, I would share my experience of my personal USB Keylogger. It's not really a pure "USB" Keylogger (cause USB HID protocol is much more difficult than PS/2 protocol), but it adapt an USB Keyboard to PS/2 por...
By: Jamby

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 May 2011 13:11:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-powered-RGB-light-stand/
USB powered RGB light stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/7SKQ/GH4A67M8/FD27SKQGH4A67M8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/7SKQ/GH4A67M8/FD27SKQGH4A67M8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/7SKQ/GH4A67M8/FD27SKQGH4A67M8.SMALL.jpg bud_weiser    This instructable was inspired by my disdain of having to buy batteries for things. Among the things I don't like buying batteries for, is a rgb light stand I picked up at one of the friendly neighborhood dollar stores. I bought it to light a crystal souvenir from New York. The alternative to bat...
By: bud_weiser

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Dec 2010 19:27:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Breath-powered-USB-charger/
Breath powered USB charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/EVT6/F1OABQA8/FWOEVT6F1OABQA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/EVT6/F1OABQA8/FWOEVT6F1OABQA8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/EVT6/F1OABQA8/FWOEVT6F1OABQA8.SMALL.jpg jmengel Are you breathing? Do you have a gadget that can be charged via a USB port? Well if you answered yes to both, then you are in luck. This instructable shows how to make a device that will charge your USB-capable devices while you do what you do best. Breathe. Using some parts scavenged from an old CD...
By: jmengel

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2007 11:01:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spinner-Jog-Wheel-Inside-of-a-VCR-Head/
Spinner / Jog Wheel Inside of a VCR Head - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/H5S6/GGPF3YKC/F5KH5S6GGPF3YKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/H5S6/GGPF3YKC/F5KH5S6GGPF3YKC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/H5S6/GGPF3YKC/F5KH5S6GGPF3YKC.SMALL.jpg osgeld A number of months ago we were tossing some stuff out at work, included were 2 SONY security tape recorders, so I nabbed one for parts. Inside I found the usual VCR goodies including a ton of good hookup wire, a decent selection of random electronic parts, motors gears and connectors. Before disposi...
By: osgeld

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:14:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Dead-Drops/
USB Dead Drops - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/QQAI/GGC2U541/F9HQQAIGGC2U541.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/QQAI/GGC2U541/F9HQQAIGGC2U541.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/QQAI/GGC2U541/F9HQQAIGGC2U541.SMALL.jpg frenzy Dead drops is a project by Aram Bartholl that seeks to create "dead drops" which are cloudless offline storage that anyone can access. This instructable goes over how i set up a dead drop right in downtown san francisco, hopefully with these instructions you can do you own, anywhere. Concept ...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:09:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-NES-gamepad-to-USB-with-Arduino/
Convert a NES gamepad to USB with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/7EHA/GAPV8DI7/FCN7EHAGAPV8DI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/7EHA/GAPV8DI7/FCN7EHAGAPV8DI7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/7EHA/GAPV8DI7/FCN7EHAGAPV8DI7.SMALL.jpg osgeld Hello! In this instructable, I will show you how to hook up a Nintendo Entertainment System control pad to an arduino, the arduino is in turn running a special sketch that allows it to show up to a PC as a USB HID joystick! And if that is not cool enough, I will show you how to shove it all inside...
By: osgeld

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