http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 16:53:33 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Weather-station-mounted-on-tilting-tower-anemome/
Weather station mounted on tilting tower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/A6UE/H1JUH1JE/F3AA6UEH1JUH1JE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/A6UE/H1JUH1JE/F3AA6UEH1JUH1JE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/A6UE/H1JUH1JE/F3AA6UEH1JUH1JE.SMALL.jpg nlinventor The wireless weather station is shown mounted on the tilting tower. This picture shows the wireless transmitter case with the solar cell, and the mounting method that I used.  The large black, inverted cone-like shape, is the rain collector. Other sensors are inside the white colored disks (shield) ...
By: nlinventor

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 12:10:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-your-broken-XBee/
Restoring Your Broken XBee - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/Z7RG/H05Y7PEV/FOTZ7RGH05Y7PEV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/Z7RG/H05Y7PEV/FOTZ7RGH05Y7PEV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/Z7RG/H05Y7PEV/FOTZ7RGH05Y7PEV.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Just a while ago, I had a problem of bricking my xbees.  I was using moltosenso IRON and I accidentally loaded the wrong firmware on it.  For this tutorial, I will use series 2 XBees (not proven to work yet on series 1) and restore them to their original state.  Most all problems with not showing up...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:23:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wi-Tricity-Wireless-Electricity-1/
Wi-Tricity (Wireless Electricity) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/08AY/GZACIZGY/FXH08AYGZACIZGY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/08AY/GZACIZGY/FXH08AYGZACIZGY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/08AY/GZACIZGY/FXH08AYGZACIZGY.SMALL.jpg howtowithmanish Wireless electricity is one of the most emerging solutions to the global power crisis. It is defined as the transfer of wireless electricity or power from a source to a load without the use of any artificial interconnecting conductors such as wires. Wireless electricity is being used primarily on th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:58:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Race-Start-Control-Light-Set/
Wireless Control Race Start Light Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/PIEJ/GZLW9C9N/FEAPIEJGZLW9C9N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/PIEJ/GZLW9C9N/FEAPIEJGZLW9C9N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/PIEJ/GZLW9C9N/FEAPIEJGZLW9C9N.SMALL.jpg slwthr This is wireless controlled race start light system.This is made for our Motor racing club Racing events.Specially for Auto test and Hill Climb racing events. Old time we used wave the checkered flag to competitor and give the start signal.But now we using wireless control light system.Even we can ...
By: slwthr

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:09:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simpler-Bluetooth-Garage-Door-Opener/
Simpler Bluetooth Garage Door Opener - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NNPS/GY0J7SNJ/FGENNPSGY0J7SNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NNPS/GY0J7SNJ/FGENNPSGY0J7SNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NNPS/GY0J7SNJ/FGENNPSGY0J7SNJ.SMALL.jpg tcollinsworth A few months ago, I created an Instructable that showed you how to bluetooth enable your garage door, car starter, and other myriad things.  I have expanded on that design to now make it even easier for you to bluetooth enable devices and control them from your phone / tablet.  No soldering...
By: tcollinsworth

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:09:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Ipod-Charger/
Wireless Power Charger! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/UXH0/GUK0ZR4P/FSQUXH0GUK0ZR4P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/UXH0/GUK0ZR4P/FSQUXH0GUK0ZR4P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/UXH0/GUK0ZR4P/FSQUXH0GUK0ZR4P.SMALL.jpg Inducktion Wirelessly power your iDevices! Wow, I'm really surprised at how many views this is getting! Thank you everyone for reading! I recently made a boost converter (for those unfamiliar with them, they effectively boost the voltage up to a useable amount) to make a USB Ipod charger using 2 AA batterie...
By: Inducktion

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 17:08:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-Build-WIFI-24GHz-Yagi-Antenna/
Easy to Build WIFI 2.4GHz Yagi Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/IT9I/GPLJ2IOL/FV1IT9IGPLJ2IOL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/IT9I/GPLJ2IOL/FV1IT9IGPLJ2IOL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/IT9I/GPLJ2IOL/FV1IT9IGPLJ2IOL.SMALL.jpg Biotele This antenna will extend the range of your WiFi or 2.4GHz devices (like surveillance cameras) into many miles and kilometers. A yagi antenna is basically a telescope for radio waves. I tired the pringle can antenna and the Yagi beats it hands down in performance. What You Need This is an absol...
By: Biotele

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:08:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Semi-Wireless-Headphones/
Semi-Wireless Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/ZQEF/GSUSNCBA/FI7ZQEFGSUSNCBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/ZQEF/GSUSNCBA/FI7ZQEFGSUSNCBA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/ZQEF/GSUSNCBA/FI7ZQEFGSUSNCBA.SMALL.jpg mutantpoptart A few years ago, I bought an FM transmitter that ran on batteries and  plugs into the headphone port of an mp3 player to play through the car stereo, It had been rattling around in a drawer for a few years, Until I came up with this. It still rattles around in the drawer, but I get more use out...
By: mutantpoptart

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:28:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ham-radio/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/4UBQ/GSSP0JEB/FPM4UBQGSSP0JEB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/4UBQ/GSSP0JEB/FPM4UBQGSSP0JEB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/4UBQ/GSSP0JEB/FPM4UBQGSSP0JEB.SMALL.jpg zazenergy Low-cost Near Space Without HAM Radios or Cellphones After researching near space balloon projects and launching two of my own I've found that the major hurdle is in communication with the balloon payload. Many near space ballooners are using HAM radio ... How To Save Analog Television - Pirat...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:04:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Headset-Hack/
Bluetooth Headset Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/H9OJ/GRTHSSZZ/FV6H9OJGRTHSSZZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/H9OJ/GRTHSSZZ/FV6H9OJGRTHSSZZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/H9OJ/GRTHSSZZ/FV6H9OJGRTHSSZZ.SMALL.jpg dex3844 My mum wanted to play some music from my desktop computer on her stereo(which doesnt have usb support but has stereo jack audio input) - and I was looking for reasons to hack stuff. so i took  old broken bluetooth headset (that my ex broke...bla bla ) and  hacked it to include a stereo jack - and no...
By: dex3844

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:50:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-based-Vintage-Phone/
Android-based Vintage Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/W4EJ/GRFMV5XA/FD6W4EJGRFMV5XA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/W4EJ/GRFMV5XA/FD6W4EJGRFMV5XA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/W4EJ/GRFMV5XA/FD6W4EJGRFMV5XA.SMALL.jpg basil.shikin The goal of this project was to re-create a XIX-th century phone call experience and esthetics. A user would pick up the receiver, tell "operator" whom to call and a call would be placed via VoIP.  Here is small video that explains what I have managed to build: Get Device's Components Here ...
By: basil.shikin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:16:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fast-Cheap-and-Easy-Wifi-Cantenna/
Fast, Cheap, and Easy Wifi Cantenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/LCZ1/GRG3ZGKD/FSYLCZ1GRG3ZGKD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/LCZ1/GRG3ZGKD/FSYLCZ1GRG3ZGKD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/LCZ1/GRG3ZGKD/FSYLCZ1GRG3ZGKD.SMALL.jpg sidorthatotherguy This instructable is on how to make a wifi wave guide antenna for FREEEEE! (Assuming you already have a few things.)  Materials Can (I just used a #10 can) Knife USB WIFI dongle USB extension cord (my dongle came with one) That's it. Cut Cut a hole in the can towards the bottom (see picture) j...
By: sidorthatotherguy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:43:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Garage-Door-Opener-Car-Starter/
Bluetooth Garage Door Opener & Car Starter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/YX8U/GPBD5EW9/F59YX8UGPBD5EW9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/YX8U/GPBD5EW9/F59YX8UGPBD5EW9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/YX8U/GPBD5EW9/F59YX8UGPBD5EW9.SMALL.jpg tcollinsworth If you're like me, you nearly always carry your phone or are frequently at a computer. I often find it more convenient when I can interact with the things around me like the garage doors, car starter, sprinklers, electric blankets, holiday decorations, etc. via my phone or computer. It is rela...
By: tcollinsworth

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 15:51:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Image-Capturing-Bird-Feeder/
Image Capturing Bird Feeder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/DVI4/GP7IIMRC/F3CDVI4GP7IIMRC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/DVI4/GP7IIMRC/F3CDVI4GP7IIMRC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/DVI4/GP7IIMRC/F3CDVI4GP7IIMRC.SMALL.jpg quasiben The instructable challenges this summer provided a great opportunity to explore cameras and microcontrollers (MCUs)..  We built a bird feeder (aka the birdtweeder) that takes a picture when a bird stops by for some food and sends the photo to Twitter using TwitPic.  While this project focuses on bi...
By: quasiben

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:19:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Altoids-Cycle-Computer/
Wireless Altoids Cycle Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/PZTV/GMIGH5B6/FKBPZTVGMIGH5B6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/PZTV/GMIGH5B6/FKBPZTVGMIGH5B6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/PZTV/GMIGH5B6/FKBPZTVGMIGH5B6.SMALL.jpg Alexdlp This instructable will show you the how to build your own remote cycle computer for your bike! A word of warning though... this one's a monster!! Background So a few weeks ago, my usual speedometer for my bike gave up and eventually stopped working completely. I have had it for a good number of yea...
By: Alexdlp

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:42:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wifi-Extender-Cantenna-build-with-a-stand/
DIY Wifi Extender - Cantenna build with a stand. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/U50U/GINP19ZS/FZYU50UGINP19ZS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/U50U/GINP19ZS/FZYU50UGINP19ZS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/U50U/GINP19ZS/FZYU50UGINP19ZS.SMALL.jpg budgethackdotcom This antenna is one of the easiest and cheapest things you could build to extend the range of your wifi network.  Most of the materials are probably sitting in your cupboard right now so it really can be built on a shoestring budget. Bill of Materials: Two milo tins or similar F-Type chassie mo...
By: budgethackdotcom

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jan 2011 19:13:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Walking-Clacks-Tower-Portable-Semaphore-Tower-Ma/
Walking Clacks Tower (Portable Semaphore Tower) Mark 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/1ZG9/GI0TM390/FIM1ZG9GI0TM390.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/1ZG9/GI0TM390/FIM1ZG9GI0TM390.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/1ZG9/GI0TM390/FIM1ZG9GI0TM390.SMALL.jpg gardners Among other things, I teach a topic on networks at Flinders University.  As much of my other work is focussed around providing communications in difficult places, I decided to make the topic as hands-on as possible, so that anyone, anywhere might be able to make use of it, and even teach it to ...
By: gardners

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:14:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/NES-Cartridge-Wireless-Router/
NES Cartridge Wireless Router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/D51D/GFRWN3QB/FM8D51DGFRWN3QB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/D51D/GFRWN3QB/FM8D51DGFRWN3QB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/D51D/GFRWN3QB/FM8D51DGFRWN3QB.SMALL.jpg UnconventionalHacker Now on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSsPpOVJvhc Forums now launched! http://unconventionalhacker.freeforums.org/index.php The goal of this Instructable is to create your own wireless router using an NES cartridge housing.  Thanks everyone for the positive feedback! We sincerely appre...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Nov 2010 09:34:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Wire-Your-House-With-Cat-5-or-6-For-Ether/
How to Wire Your House With Cat-5 (or 6) For Ethernet Networking - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/SWKZ/FPKFCZE4/FUZSWKZFPKFCZE4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/SWKZ/FPKFCZE4/FUZSWKZFPKFCZE4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/SWKZ/FPKFCZE4/FUZSWKZFPKFCZE4.SMALL.jpg Rogue Agent Although wireless is simpler for a lot of people, due to multimedia sharing, bandwidth on my home network and my slight paranoia about wireless security, I really wanted to use a hard wired solution for home networking.Having a wired network allows me to have a private, high speed, network at home f...
By: Rogue Agent

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Jan 2009 22:11:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Personal-Applause-Sign/
Personal Applause Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/WYRZ/GB5HE3FX/FBRWYRZGB5HE3FX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/WYRZ/GB5HE3FX/FBRWYRZGB5HE3FX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/WYRZ/GB5HE3FX/FBRWYRZGB5HE3FX.SMALL.gif randofo For the longest time, people have been neglecting to applaud my myriad accomplishments. I could not abide by this and henceforth set out to resolve this issue. The solution wasn't immediately obvious, but after mulling it over for a while, it suddenly hit me. People have been culturally conditioned ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:38:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-dirty-USB-wifi-dongle-waveguide/
Quick and dirty USB wifi dongle waveguide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/9L35/GAAG2TIJ/FRP9L35GAAG2TIJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/9L35/GAAG2TIJ/FRP9L35GAAG2TIJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/9L35/GAAG2TIJ/FRP9L35GAAG2TIJ.SMALL.jpg killerjackalope This is a five minute fix to stealing neighbour net, it's not that pretty but it's simple and rather effective, plus it's fully adjustable for angles of up and down, not just side to side.  I haven't bothered with Db gains because if you're serious enough to care about them then you've got the wro...
By: killerjackalope

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:48:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Making-of-a-Beast-WRT54G-Mods-Part-One/
The Making of a Beast: WRT54G Mods, Part One - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/KY47/GAA12DPF/FASKY47GAA12DPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/KY47/GAA12DPF/FASKY47GAA12DPF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/KY47/GAA12DPF/FASKY47GAA12DPF.SMALL.jpg sayton The WRT54G is one the most versatile routers; having a cheap price and a bunch of alternative firmware for it.  One can find them at swap meets and second hand store all over the US.  The can be used as access points, routers, bridges, repeaters and sometimes as all the above.  This instructable wi...
By: sayton

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:54:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Dog%2c-New-Tricks%3a-Mod-a-Linksys-WRT54G-series-R/
Old Dog, New Tricks: Mod a Linksys WRT54G-series Router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/0F5E/F11S8RQY/FFI0F5EF11S8RQY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/0F5E/F11S8RQY/FFI0F5EF11S8RQY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/0F5E/F11S8RQY/FFI0F5EF11S8RQY.SMALL.jpg GeeDeeKay Take a plain, ordinary (read: boring, with limited functionality) $60 wireless router and supercharge it with cool features and lots more functionality, control, and diagnostics. There's much more under the hood of these devices than is accessible with the vendor's default firmware versions. Even t...
By: GeeDeeKay

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2007 16:53:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Over-Ethernet-Router-Conversion/
Power Over Ethernet Router Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/1TK1/F5HVHPX0/FO11TK1F5HVHPX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/1TK1/F5HVHPX0/FO11TK1F5HVHPX0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/1TK1/F5HVHPX0/FO11TK1F5HVHPX0.SMALL.jpg lonjim2 The idea driving this project is to turn any standard, off-the-shelf router into a Power Over Ethernet (PoE)-capable (Wikipedia Description)[] unit without buying any adapters or additional hardware.PoE is somthing fairly common in many business/office spaces. For example, many wireless access poin...
By: lonjim2

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:45:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Unleash-the-Power-of-Your-Router/
Unleash the Power of Your Router! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/R8V1/G8XPRJY5/FXWR8V1G8XPRJY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/R8V1/G8XPRJY5/FXWR8V1G8XPRJY5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/R8V1/G8XPRJY5/FXWR8V1G8XPRJY5.SMALL.jpg NostalgicStone In this Instructable, we will be adding fans, a heatsink, and 9dB antenna to the LINKSYS WRT54G series router for use with DD-WRT firmware upgrade! These routers are…well…awesome. Before we begin I wanted to provide a rundown on the router to spark your interest, especially if you’ve never caught w...
By: NostalgicStone

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 01:28:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Power-Wireless-Charging/
Low-Power Wireless Charging - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/UBW3/G5703OUF/F2RUBW3G5703OUF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/UBW3/G5703OUF/F2RUBW3G5703OUF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/UBW3/G5703OUF/F2RUBW3G5703OUF.SMALL.jpg gripen40k Hi and welcome to my first instructable! I'm going to show you how to make your own low-power wireless charging circuits that will let you pass electricity through the air (or any other non-metallic medium) over short distances. This is suitable for wireless battery and capacitor charging and power...
By: gripen40k

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:27:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-easy-bluetooth-skype-handset/
Quick and easy bluetooth skype handset - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/KBFN/8UCEP281N9V/F1YKBFN8UCEP281N9V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/KBFN/8UCEP281N9V/F1YKBFN8UCEP281N9V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/KBFN/8UCEP281N9V/F1YKBFN8UCEP281N9V.SMALL.jpg radiorental Bought one of the Motorola HS820 headsets as suggested in another instructable and planted it in a traditional phone handset This is really a prototype until I find a nice 'classic' handset. Just some friday afternoon nonsense in the office. Dismantle Traditional handset: We have tons of these ...
By: radiorental

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2006 12:33:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wifi-Signal-Strainer-WokFi/
Wifi Signal Strainer (WokFi) Long Distance - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/RFZP/F0HPZCGH/FDJRFZPF0HPZCGH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/RFZP/F0HPZCGH/FDJRFZPF0HPZCGH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/RFZP/F0HPZCGH/FDJRFZPF0HPZCGH.SMALL.jpg danfolkes In this instructable I make a common WiFi Thumbdrive into a beefy wifi extender!'The parabolic Asian cooking(dumpling) strainer is the perfect candidate for this project.I was able to pick up 20 more access points in the city and connect to a network a few blocks away! This is BY-FAR the most simpl...
By: danfolkes

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2007 01:35:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wifi/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/16ZZ/FRXW60YZ/F9I16ZZFRXW60YZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/16ZZ/FRXW60YZ/F9I16ZZFRXW60YZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/16ZZ/FRXW60YZ/F9I16ZZFRXW60YZ.SMALL.jpg Instructables Guides The internet is pretty magical. With the click of a button we can communicate with anyone in the world (who is also using the internet). Wifi only goes and makes this experience even more ethereal. Having the same fundamental structure of the internet, wifi or "wireless" is an invisible series of tu...
By: Instructables Guides

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2009 14:03:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Wi-Fi-Internet-Radio/
Vintage Wi-Fi Internet Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHZ/D7A9/F2XW9Q5O/FHZD7A9F2XW9Q5O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHZ/D7A9/F2XW9Q5O/FHZD7A9F2XW9Q5O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHZ/D7A9/F2XW9Q5O/FHZD7A9F2XW9Q5O.SMALL.jpg alinke An vintage radio turned into a modern Internet Wi-Fi radio Find a Vintage Radio I found a local vintage radio dealer in town. He's a real purist and is only interested in preserving radios with the original electronics so he really didn't have any interest in helping me out. It took awhil...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:33:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Weatherized-Wireless-Network-Adapter-using-a-water/
Weatherized Wireless Network Adapter using a water bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/RJCW/FQJZNTOI/F79RJCWFQJZNTOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/RJCW/FQJZNTOI/F79RJCWFQJZNTOI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/RJCW/FQJZNTOI/F79RJCWFQJZNTOI.SMALL.jpg fgibbs While in Iraq, I used a water bottle to weatherize my wireless network adapter. It is a simple procedure, but it is very effective. Obviously, this instructable will be most useful to services men and women in the Middle East, but could also be useful in other situations.My weatherized adapter survi...
By: fgibbs

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:56:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Automated-Answering-System-v10/
Automated Answering System v1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/Z4GA/FJX8VNBQ/F8ZZ4GAFJX8VNBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/Z4GA/FJX8VNBQ/F8ZZ4GAFJX8VNBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/Z4GA/FJX8VNBQ/F8ZZ4GAFJX8VNBQ.SMALL.jpg randofo Sometimes I just don't feel like answering the phone. Okay, okay... most of the time I really don't care to answer the phone. What can I say, I'm a busy man. For a long time I've been wanting a system similar to the one that the phone company for their customer service line. In other words, I want p...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:52:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Conetenna---a-wi-fi-antenna/
The Conetenna - a wi-fi antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/OAZI/FGWRG5FZ/FVYOAZIFGWRG5FZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/OAZI/FGWRG5FZ/FVYOAZIFGWRG5FZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/OAZI/FGWRG5FZ/FVYOAZIFGWRG5FZ.SMALL.jpg Shadetree Engineer Using parts from previous wi-fi antennas I have built, I attempt to create a monster antenna, yet only to wind up with an ordinary cantenna wave-guide with funnel attachement. Harebrained idea I saw some info on how to make a Patch Style antenna for 802.11 networks.I thought if one director was g...
By: Shadetree Engineer

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 20:04:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Internet-Cantenna/
Wireless Internet Cantenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/Q3L2/FBHXD7IO/FF5Q3L2FBHXD7IO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/Q3L2/FBHXD7IO/FF5Q3L2FBHXD7IO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/Q3L2/FBHXD7IO/FF5Q3L2FBHXD7IO.SMALL.jpg Shadetree Engineer This is about making an antenna using a usb wifi adapter, and an old fire extinguisher I never got around to refillingI used a hacksaw, a dremel with the heavy-duty cut-off wheel and some small filesTo figure out where to cut, I drew lines to cut along, on the outside of the extinguisher body. This...
By: Shadetree Engineer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:09:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Saving-Remote-Computing/
Power Saving Remote Computing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/Z227/F54HOG1C/FZ9Z227F54HOG1C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/Z227/F54HOG1C/FZ9Z227F54HOG1C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/Z227/F54HOG1C/FZ9Z227F54HOG1C.SMALL.jpg 3rugger Windows power saving features make it easy for a person to save power when the computer is not in use. Nevertheless I always left these features disabled because I frequently need to access my computer remotely. I also like having my computer perform automated tasks such as backing up files, defrag...
By: 3rugger

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:40:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/WIFI-Antenna-Hack!/
WIFI Antenna Hack! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/7U57/F6S8S0TZ/FVJ7U57F6S8S0TZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/7U57/F6S8S0TZ/FVJ7U57F6S8S0TZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/7U57/F6S8S0TZ/FVJ7U57F6S8S0TZ.SMALL.jpg babblin5 Turn your standard WIFI antenna into one just like the $30 range extender antennas for about 5 cents! Follow these easy steps, and then check out the video if you need extra clarification. Digg if you like my very first Instructable. Remove the top of your stock WIFI antenna. A small flat jeweler...
By: babblin5

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:00:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SDMMC-fits-in-floppy-edge-connector/
SD/MMC fits in floppy edge-connector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/WBT0/BWXES1762YU/FAVWBT0BWXES1762YU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/WBT0/BWXES1762YU/FAVWBT0BWXES1762YU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/WBT0/BWXES1762YU/FAVWBT0BWXES1762YU.SMALL.jpg robwen You can attach an SD camera memory card to any homebrew DIY project that has a few I/O pins,using ordinary connectors you probably have right now.For more details, how to obtain free mmc device drivers, and installing various open source Linux distros on WRT54G wireless routers (and other routers an...
By: robwen

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:57:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Stealth-Router%3a-How-to-fit-a-computer-inside-a/
The Stealth Router: How to fit a computer inside an UPS case. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/NF45/F5R8QRJ6/FBNNF45F5R8QRJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/NF45/F5R8QRJ6/FBNNF45F5R8QRJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/NF45/F5R8QRJ6/FBNNF45F5R8QRJ6.SMALL.jpg siloraptor Ever since I've started using Linux I've been obsessed with doing custom routers and trying to cram as much functionality in the less amount of space possible. 'Space' so far being hard drive space, so I set out to build me a new router to substitute the old P5-233 Dell that was working as my firew...
By: siloraptor

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:59:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/12%22-Powerbook-External-Antenna-Hack/
12" Powerbook External Antenna Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/IEF8/Y2LEP27RZ9O/FL1IEF8Y2LEP27RZ9O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/IEF8/Y2LEP27RZ9O/FL1IEF8Y2LEP27RZ9O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/IEF8/Y2LEP27RZ9O/FL1IEF8Y2LEP27RZ9O.SMALL.jpg McWhizzleteeth Everyone knows Powerbooks have terrible wi-fi reception. Unfortunately, only 15" and 17" Powerbooks facilitate adding your own external antenna. With just a few quick cuts you can modify a 12" Powerbook to take an external antenna as well. Size up your existing antenna hookup Airport Extremes u...
By: McWhizzleteeth

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