http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 16:47:28 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Repurposed-Tech-Altoids-WiFi-Project/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/W1DE/H2MYISOZ/FN7W1DEH2MYISOZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/W1DE/H2MYISOZ/FN7W1DEH2MYISOZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/W1DE/H2MYISOZ/FN7W1DEH2MYISOZ.SMALL.jpg Darksta92 I have made a simple USB Wifi enclosure out of an Altoids tin. The adapter came out of a dead HTPC and would have otherwise been thrown away. So I had an idea for a neat looking wireless adapter. The adapter had a four pin socket that connected to the motherboard's four pin USB header. I soldiered a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 12:17:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stealth-Bluetooth-Phone/
Stealth Bluetooth Phone! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/XFF4/H2MYHMJ6/F6SXFF4H2MYHMJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/XFF4/H2MYHMJ6/F6SXFF4H2MYHMJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/XFF4/H2MYHMJ6/F6SXFF4H2MYHMJ6.SMALL.jpg ledfreak14 Want to get away with talking on your phone when your not supposed to? Then lets put a Bluetooth headset in an phone!   Your going to need:  - A bluetooth headset  - Big phone of some kind  - Soldering iron  - solder  - wire strippers   - hot glue Open Headset First step is to open the Blueto...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 12:10:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Bose-QuietComfort-15-QC-15-Bluetooth-Wirele/
Make Bose QuietComfort 15 (QC 15) Bluetooth Wireless - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/D8VT/H1YOJ6QD/FRYD8VTH1YOJ6QD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/D8VT/H1YOJ6QD/FRYD8VTH1YOJ6QD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/D8VT/H1YOJ6QD/FRYD8VTH1YOJ6QD.SMALL.jpg vaiomike Bose QuietComfort 15's are a great pair of headphones, but they're not wireless. I have no idea why Bose doesn't make a wireless bluetooth dongle for them, so I hacked together one in less than 15 minutes. Here's what you need: - Pair of Bose QC 15's - 3.5mm Bose QC audio plug (this needs to be the...
By: vaiomike

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 17:07:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/myHome-temperatureoilelectricity-monitoring-wi/
myHome - temperature/oil/electricity monitoring with XBee (and the first step towards home automation) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/KHKJ/H1YONGLJ/FWIKHKJH1YONGLJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/KHKJ/H1YONGLJ/FWIKHKJH1YONGLJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/KHKJ/H1YONGLJ/FWIKHKJH1YONGLJ.SMALL.jpg jweymarn Hi all, This is the story about my project "myHome". I wanted to build a system for monitoring temperatues, electricity and oil usage and maybe in the future control an AC unit or why not the locks, drapes and my Moccamaster... Parts in myHome: Wireless sensors units: - XBee sensor units for temper...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 10:22:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wearable-Magic-TrackPad/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/EXDW/H2A76OT6/FJIEXDWH2A76OT6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/EXDW/H2A76OT6/FJIEXDWH2A76OT6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/EXDW/H2A76OT6/FJIEXDWH2A76OT6.SMALL.jpg m2habert Instructables for me is all about creativity-brain-massage (Being lazy and inept with real DIY work kind of helps that frame of mind) . That covers solutions for problems you didn't know you had.     Which brings me to my very first instructable: it is not an outrageously unthinkable idea, there's ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 15:29:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bradcasting-music-FM-radio-BUG/
Bradcasting music (FM radio BUG) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/VVY9/H1YOHZS7/FO6VVY9H1YOHZS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/VVY9/H1YOHZS7/FO6VVY9H1YOHZS7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/VVY9/H1YOHZS7/FO6VVY9H1YOHZS7.SMALL.jpg edr2.cat The aim of this project is to have a low power FM-Radio emitter that you could plug in any music device, and broadcast it's music through comercial bands. You have to know that it isn't totally legal, but I think that as long as you don't bother your neighbour it's ok. Using this band allow you to u...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 09:11:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-spy-With-A-wireless-Mic/
How to spy With A wireless Mic!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/FG97/H1YOAR21/FPRFG97H1YOAR21.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/FG97/H1YOAR21/FPRFG97H1YOAR21.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/FG97/H1YOAR21/FPRFG97H1YOAR21.SMALL.jpg McMchriis Here im gonna show you how to Spy with a wirelles Microphone!!!! Step by stepp!! First !!! Get an Ipod Or a radio with FM! Turning On!!! InTroduce De Battery On It Hack!!!! Swith on... And look the LED!!! Using IT!!! Place the mIc Where you want to Spy and In the Radio Sintonyse The Fre...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 06:50:40 PDT 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) ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 12:10:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MiFi-Battery-Saver/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/D97G/H1JUGGM4/FBZD97GH1JUGGM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/D97G/H1JUGGM4/FBZD97GH1JUGGM4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/D97G/H1JUGGM4/FBZD97GH1JUGGM4.SMALL.jpg iSAWaUFO While carrying it around in my pocket, my MiFi 2200 was always accidentally turning on and the battery running down. This is my solution, an old rigid plastic ID or credit card, taped inside a chewing gum package. The MiFi slides snugly inside the package and along with the rigid card, forms a prote...
By: iSAWaUFO

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:00:02 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/Modifying-a-Headphone-Transmitter/
Modifying a Headphone Transmitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/BCT9/GYWSZ3LN/F0SBCT9GYWSZ3LN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/BCT9/GYWSZ3LN/F0SBCT9GYWSZ3LN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/BCT9/GYWSZ3LN/F0SBCT9GYWSZ3LN.SMALL.jpg nurdee1 In this instructable I am going to show you how to modify the transmitter on your wireless headphones. I really like using wireless headphones, but they have a few drawbacks. First, some headphone transmitters run on batteries. Second, the transmitters don't transmit far enough.   The first problem...
By: nurdee1

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:28:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/KeyKerikiv1027MHz/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/2J6B/GYQFMYFI/F922J6BGYQFMYFI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/2J6B/GYQFMYFI/F922J6BGYQFMYFI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/2J6B/GYQFMYFI/F922J6BGYQFMYFI.SMALL.jpg baicker INTACT: http://www.blogjava.net/baicker/archive/2011/02/19/344640.html 27MHz wireless keyboard sniffer
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:16:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Universal-RFID-Key-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/72NA/GYQFMY7Q/F5N72NAGYQFMY7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/72NA/GYQFMY7Q/F5N72NAGYQFMY7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/72NA/GYQFMY7Q/F5N72NAGYQFMY7Q.SMALL.jpg baicker INTACT: http://www.blogjava.net/baicker/archive/2012/02/20/363014.html
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:16:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/KeyKerikiv2024GHz/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/XPXL/GYUQT5YU/FGYXPXLGYUQT5YU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/XPXL/GYUQT5YU/FGYXPXLGYUQT5YU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/XPXL/GYUQT5YU/FGYXPXLGYUQT5YU.SMALL.jpg baicker INTACT: http://www.blogjava.net/baicker/archive/2011/12/02/365387.html 2.4GHz wireless keyboard sniffer
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:16:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/In-Helmet-Bluetooth-Headset-A2DP/
In-Helmet Bluetooth Headset (A2DP) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/12ZW/GYR35QM2/FFF12ZWGYR35QM2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/12ZW/GYR35QM2/FFF12ZWGYR35QM2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/12ZW/GYR35QM2/FFF12ZWGYR35QM2.SMALL.jpg chaitanya.vedak Ok Fellows, This would be my First Instructable here. I had been looking around for a while for proper Music Playing devices which i could fit into my Helmet, so i could ride on tours without getting bored. Most of the Market Products were way to expensive for my taste, and had only one use, i.e. wi...
By: chaitanya.vedak

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:51:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/34-G-Wireless-Booster/
3/4 G Wireless Booster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/34EY/GYKQ5GFJ/FLD34EYGYKQ5GFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/34EY/GYKQ5GFJ/FLD34EYGYKQ5GFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/34EY/GYKQ5GFJ/FLD34EYGYKQ5GFJ.SMALL.jpg tgreen8 Is your 3/4G wireless service dropping off, or your getting super slow speeds? Out of some household items, you can boost your wireless signal! Materials List This is a list of materials needed: 5 inch pie pan 3/4G USB Modem USB Cable  Duct Tape Plug It up first ! Plug the USB 3/4G Modem ...
By: tgreen8

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:25:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-Virtual-DJ-with-a-Guitar-Hero-Controll/
Controlling Virtual DJ with a Guitar Hero Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XNW8/GYGGJPR4/FAXXNW8GYGGJPR4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XNW8/GYGGJPR4/FAXXNW8GYGGJPR4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XNW8/GYGGJPR4/FAXXNW8GYGGJPR4.SMALL.jpg coolwithpie Hey this is coolwithpie also known as dj RB0t and this is my first instructable on Controlling virtual dj (or any dj software that supports keyboard controls) with a Guitar hero controller. Step one First download the awesomely free program glovepie at this sitehttp://glovepie.org/glovepie.php ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:08:09 PST 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/How-to-install-a-TV-antenna-or-aerial/
How to install a TV antenna or aerial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/J38K/GXQPMTQV/FNYJ38KGXQPMTQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/J38K/GXQPMTQV/FNYJ38KGXQPMTQV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/J38K/GXQPMTQV/FNYJ38KGXQPMTQV.SMALL.jpg blkhawk Before you buy your antenna and spend your hard earned money you need to consider a few things. You need to find the type of antenna that you need, the location of your antenna, your budget, your skill level and the cost effectiveness of the project. Depending of the location of your home you may n...
By: blkhawk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:01:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-30-second-WiFi-extender/
The 30 second WiFi extender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/IURP/GWTSNVQ4/FJWIURPGWTSNVQ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/IURP/GWTSNVQ4/FJWIURPGWTSNVQ4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/IURP/GWTSNVQ4/FJWIURPGWTSNVQ4.SMALL.jpg WhiteTech This one was born out of boredom and a necessity. My sister has her room right next to mine, and in it is a mirror that blocks the signal to my WiFi devices in my room. We have a great new router (I thought our old router was the problem) it helped but wasn't enough. So, seeing some other things lik...
By: WhiteTech

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 17:49:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/HPWDA-High-Power-Wi-Fi-Dish-Antenna/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/EYT7/GVO9FOOA/FK0EYT7GVO9FOOA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/EYT7/GVO9FOOA/FK0EYT7GVO9FOOA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/EYT7/GVO9FOOA/FK0EYT7GVO9FOOA.SMALL.jpg joespicnictables I threw this together over the week by collecting parts on the side of the road, digging in the attic, and searching eBay. It is a Dish HD satellite dish combined with a Netgear WG111v2 wi-fi card. I mounted it on a TV antenna tripod with a wood dowel. Picked up quite a few wi-fi networks. Please vo...
By: joespicnictables

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 13:26:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/AM-Radio-Transmitter-using-555-IC-NPN-Transistor/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/QX9V/GUVU1JA8/F7MQX9VGUVU1JA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/QX9V/GUVU1JA8/F7MQX9VGUVU1JA8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/QX9V/GUVU1JA8/F7MQX9VGUVU1JA8.SMALL.jpg techbitar This AM transmitter is based on one 555 Timer IC and one NPN transistor. Using a condenser mic with 1.5V AA power source for the mic, I can transmit at a short distance to a portable AM radio. The result is a very noisy signal which produces barely audible audio transmission but it works. I tried t...
By: techbitar

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:00:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Canine-Radio-Direction-Finder-Part-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/W1XJ/GUO15MF4/FSTW1XJGUO15MF4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/W1XJ/GUO15MF4/FSTW1XJGUO15MF4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/W1XJ/GUO15MF4/FSTW1XJGUO15MF4.SMALL.jpg smonk1 After our new dog ran off when we were out, I decided it might be fun to make a radio direction finder, so that we can at least see in which direction he is. http://srmonk.blogspot.com/2011/11/canine-radio-direction-finder-part-1.html
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 14:18:12 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/Belkin-6-FM-Transmitter-Antenna-modification/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/6WC8/GSUSPTEB/FEI6WC8GSUSPTEB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/6WC8/GSUSPTEB/FEI6WC8GSUSPTEB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/6WC8/GSUSPTEB/FEI6WC8GSUSPTEB.SMALL.jpg twentyknots Hi I would like to add my method of modifying the newer Belkin Tunecast 6 FM Transmitter for greater RF output power. There are several projects here relating to the Tunecast 2, but the Auto 6 model is much harder to get into - here is how I did it. First use a small screwdriver to remove the two ...
By: twentyknots

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2011 11:19:07 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/Protecting-yourself-from-security-threats/
Protecting yourself from security threats - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/H9VZ/GSUT2DK9/FJ2H9VZGSUT2DK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/H9VZ/GSUT2DK9/FJ2H9VZGSUT2DK9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/H9VZ/GSUT2DK9/FJ2H9VZGSUT2DK9.SMALL.jpg Stuffses After using Backtrack-Linux for a long time, I found out how easy it was to compromise anyone's security. I also noticed how ill-informed people where about how easy it would be to do. So, I decided to create a guide about some of the biggest threats on personal security, to help people protect them...
By: Stuffses

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:18:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/VHF-Scanner-Antenna/
VHF Scanner Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/8DS0/GNBEVA51/FG88DS0GNBEVA51.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/8DS0/GNBEVA51/FG88DS0GNBEVA51.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/8DS0/GNBEVA51/FG88DS0GNBEVA51.SMALL.jpg raikut Here is an Antenna that i made in my free time and thought that this would be useful to some readers as i found no such instructables given. This antenna that I've made is cable of receiving frequency ranging between 107Mhz to 146Mhz. Its quite easy to increase the range by increasing the length of ...
By: raikut

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:43:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-charged-12V-lead-battery/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/6THS/GSUT1YKG/F2V6THSGSUT1YKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/6THS/GSUT1YKG/F2V6THSGSUT1YKG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/6THS/GSUT1YKG/F2V6THSGSUT1YKG.SMALL.jpg janisalnis Here is described how to make a solar charging station for a 12V lead battery. 8Ah capacity allows to keep alive a wireless webcam 24/7. Lead battery needs protection against overcharging and deep discharge that is realized by  two black boxes. One box switches off solar cell when the battery volt...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:39:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Hack-Wifi-and-how-to-avoid-being-hacked-/
How to Hack Wifi (and how to avoid being hacked): WEP/WPA/WPA2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/78DM/GT2P3BYM/F0578DMGT2P3BYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/78DM/GT2P3BYM/F0578DMGT2P3BYM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/78DM/GT2P3BYM/F0578DMGT2P3BYM.SMALL.gif techdls This guide is meant to show how easy it is to hack wireless networks if the proper security measures are not in place. First I will show how to hack a WEP or WPA/WPA2 Network and then I will give tips on how to avoid getting hacked. This is important information in our techno-savy culture. If your...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:11:55 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:28:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Howcins-room/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/IMBN/GSYEQE61/FD7IMBNGSYEQE61.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/IMBN/GSYEQE61/FD7IMBNGSYEQE61.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/IMBN/GSYEQE61/FD7IMBNGSYEQE61.SMALL.jpg howcin This is my room. It's pretty spacous but there's not the best furniture I could really use a new beuro and coffee table. My desk is faling apart. I know this isn't the worst room on here but vote for me cause. Well I don't know. Vote because-THE CRUSTY KRAB PIZZA IS THE PIZZ -Sorry got distracted th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:57:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BT2BT-Bluetooth-2-Beetle/
BT2BT (Bluetooth 2 Beetle) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/0N8H/GSUSMNQ3/F4Q0N8HGSUSMNQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/0N8H/GSUSMNQ3/F4Q0N8HGSUSMNQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/0N8H/GSUSMNQ3/F4Q0N8HGSUSMNQ3.SMALL.jpg dahzz I wanted to add an audio input to my antique volkswagen's Autoradio, but a simple audio câble was not  smart enough. So I decided to add some bluetooth to it. Get the stuff Ok, what we need now is a cheap AD2P bluetooth headset, you can buy one on ebay for exemple. You'll need an enclosure for ...
By: dahzz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:59:07 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:50:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Desktop-Access-Using-TeamViewer/
Remote Desktop Access Using TeamViewer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/NBBH/GRFNDH63/FY7NBBHGRFNDH63.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/NBBH/GRFNDH63/FY7NBBHGRFNDH63.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/NBBH/GRFNDH63/FY7NBBHGRFNDH63.SMALL.jpg s17-6 Having a hard time sharing files or getting tired of your project because you can't do it and really needed help? Wouldn't it be nice if you can just access your files in other computers easily? Well, with remote desktop access,  you can share your own desktop and let others control it and likewis...
By: s17-6

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:26:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ADHOC/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/PF4X/GRN96GFH/FGXPF4XGRN96GFH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/PF4X/GRN96GFH/FGXPF4XGRN96GFH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/PF4X/GRN96GFH/FGXPF4XGRN96GFH.SMALL.jpg timoyti This video is about how to make an ADHOC network in an easy and fast manner.
By: timoyti

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:21:46 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/Use-a-DSL-with-WiFi-router-as-a-LAN-router/
Use a DSL with WiFi router as a LAN router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/DUPN/GPBD5CBN/FNGDUPNGPBD5CBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/DUPN/GPBD5CBN/FNGDUPNGPBD5CBN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/DUPN/GPBD5CBN/FNGDUPNGPBD5CBN.SMALL.jpg neumanngregor I needed a cheap and easy way to have a WiFi LAN. I buyed a old tcom speedport w500 DSL modem with wifi router for 2.5 Euro. This instructable is more pictures that text but it shud help you. WARNING: YOU CANT GIVE YOUR LAPTOP INTERNET. For that you will need aditional software like a proxy server ...
By: neumanngregor

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 12:35:32 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/LAPTOP-bag-GPS-tracker/
Backpack GPS tracker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/AOOW/GOWNSU2Q/FJ8AOOWGOWNSU2Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/AOOW/GOWNSU2Q/FJ8AOOWGOWNSU2Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/AOOW/GOWNSU2Q/FJ8AOOWGOWNSU2Q.SMALL.gif sajingeo When going on a holiday, vacation or to SPY on your girlfriend having a GPS datalogger in your backpack would be fun and handy... I just got a brilliant idea to turn u LAPTOP bag (+ur laptop) to a PORTABLE GPS data logger, I just feel its really cool to get back home and replay your path, you could...
By: sajingeo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:44:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-subtle-yet-over-kill-Wifi-Antenna-Hack/
A subtle yet over-kill Wifi Antenna Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/I3OP/GOTSZ0LX/F52I3OPGOTSZ0LX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/I3OP/GOTSZ0LX/F52I3OPGOTSZ0LX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/I3OP/GOTSZ0LX/F52I3OPGOTSZ0LX.SMALL.jpg Taoiseach I had been looking for a way to extend the range of my desktop's Wifi reciever. Naturally, I came to Instructables, where I found this DIY Wifi Extender: http://www.instructables.com/id/WIFI-Antenna-Hack!/ Brilliant, simple idea. However, I've decided to put my own twist on it. What I've done is a...
By: Taoiseach

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 09:33:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upgrade-a-home-router/
Upgrade a home router. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/F66L/GOHMGOF8/FIBF66LGOHMGOF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/F66L/GOHMGOF8/FIBF66LGOHMGOF8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/F66L/GOHMGOF8/FIBF66LGOHMGOF8.SMALL.jpg Computothought Router is sort of a gateway to the internet. Most routers are really both a bridge and a router all in one. A bridge being a device that takes communication medium to another. For example, cable usually transmits signals over a coaxial cable. Most computer networks use ethernet. So the router does t...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Jun 2011 20:40:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DLINK-DWLG650-external-antenna-addon/
DLINK DWL_G650 external antenna addon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/AQCZ/GO6UXO3O/FSFAQCZGO6UXO3O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/AQCZ/GO6UXO3O/FSFAQCZGO6UXO3O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/AQCZ/GO6UXO3O/FSFAQCZGO6UXO3O.SMALL.jpg petercd I'll show you how to add an external antenna to a pcmcia wireless card, also known as a wireless cardbus adapter. This hardware mod should work for any wireless module with internal antennae, not just pcmcia but usb too. The DLINK DWL-G650 wireless card was a popular choice a few years ago due to s...
By: petercd

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 12:29:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Power-Using-UMK8/
Wireless Power Using UMK8 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/472Q/GN77XD0G/FA7472QGN77XD0G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/472Q/GN77XD0G/FA7472QGN77XD0G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/472Q/GN77XD0G/FA7472QGN77XD0G.SMALL.jpg eshoretechnologies Ok, this project is not any research for serious Wireless Power, with high efficiency, it is just some free time Microcontroller project, and all the variable and setting in this project is being obtain through try and error, and it doesn’t involve any complex calculation for electromagnetic stuff. ...
By: eshoretechnologies

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 May 2011 23:16:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Introducing-the-Wixel-USB-Wireless-Module/
Introducing the Wixel USB Wireless Module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/L6WR/GMVSD1EA/FSKL6WRGMVSD1EA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/L6WR/GMVSD1EA/FSKL6WRGMVSD1EA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/L6WR/GMVSD1EA/FSKL6WRGMVSD1EA.SMALL.jpg Michael_oz EDIT: I've entered this into the makerbot contest http://www.instructables.com/contest/makerbot/ , so please vote if you liked it. What am I 'making' you ask, hopefully ideas and desire to create. :]   /EDIT I have been playing with a Arduino microcontroller and robotics bits and pieces for a while...
By: Michael_oz

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