Instructables: exploring - technology - wireless http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 07:21:31 PDT BLOX v1.01 how to make a FREE wi-fi network without router! (on mac) http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-FREE-wi-fi-network-without-router-/
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Sun, 19 May 2013 12:39:16 PDT
Build a CB Ariel / Antenna 1/4 wave for less than a £1 WIFI http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-CB-Ariel-Antenna-14-wave-for-less-than-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/NBHG/HGH6PE7Z/FEWNBHGHGH6PE7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/NBHG/HGH6PE7Z/FEWNBHGHGH6PE7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/NBHG/HGH6PE7Z/FEWNBHGHGH6PE7Z.SMALL.jpg mick bull Have you ever had horrible neighbours or a non understanding landlord who would moan if you put a CB ariel on the side of the house ?, I have but came up with this cheap and easy to make solution. Make it in your loft or attic in less than an hour for less than £1 and only you will know its there. I...
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Wed, 8 May 2013 17:46:54 PDT
Build your own WIFI jammer http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-WIFI-jammer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/M454/HFSHV02H/F7XM454HFSHV02H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/M454/HFSHV02H/F7XM454HFSHV02H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/M454/HFSHV02H/F7XM454HFSHV02H.SMALL.jpg andrew mcneil Build your own WIFI jammer using a 2.4GHz AV transmitters. In this video I will show you how you can build your own jammer to jam a WIFI connection. I will also explain how this works and the difference between jamming and interference. Wikipedia page on jamming : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio...
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Tue, 7 May 2013 10:48:13 PDT
Raspberry Pi Wi-Fi Media Server http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Wi-Fi-Media-Server/
Raspberry Pi Wi-Fi Media Server - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/RSPY/HFWSU26G/FYRRSPYHFWSU26G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/RSPY/HFWSU26G/FYRRSPYHFWSU26G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/RSPY/HFWSU26G/FYRRSPYHFWSU26G.SMALL.jpg bradshack213 These instructions will provide you with a list of requirements and steps for configuring your own local Wi-Fi media server using the Raspberry Pi. Once complete, you will be able to plug a USB drive into your Raspberry Pi and provide the drive's content across a local wireless area. Anyone within t...
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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:41:49 PDT
Weather-proof Wireless Doorbell Button http://www.instructables.com/id/Weather-proof-Wireless-Doorbell-Button/
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:22:20 PDT
Build a 2.4Ghz Helical Antenna http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-24Ghz-Helical-Antenna/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/OT0B/HF243O3L/FBGOT0BHF243O3L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/OT0B/HF243O3L/FBGOT0BHF243O3L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/OT0B/HF243O3L/FBGOT0BHF243O3L.SMALL.jpg andrew mcneil Although this helical antenna only has 3 turns it is portable and the performance, only slightly less than a 14 turn helical antenna. link to template: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzmJxxD-Z4B6ZjM0OC1ORVBpOVk/edit?usp=sharing
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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 10:15:00 PDT
Make your own 2.4 GHz Circular Polarized Clover Leaf antenna http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-24-GHz-Circular-Polarized-Clover-Le/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/QWBF/HF243G14/FUMQWBFHF243G14.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/QWBF/HF243G14/FUMQWBFHF243G14.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/QWBF/HF243G14/FUMQWBFHF243G14.SMALL.jpg andrew mcneil Make your own 2.4 GHz Circular Polarized Clover Leaf antenna. This is a 2.4 GHz circularly polarized omnidirectional antenna.
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Fri, 5 Apr 2013 08:01:21 PDT
Mobile wifi antenna http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-wifi-antenna/
Mobile wifi antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SMALL.jpg ROD917 Turn a external usb antenna into a mobile wifi antenna to get a better wifi signal. I work approximately 24 hours from my vehicle each week. I use my laptop while in my vehicle to access public wifi. My internal wifi antenna on my laptop computer does not get a good wifi signal. I purchased an exter...
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Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:03:20 PDT
Connect any wireless microphone to iPod, iPad or IPhone http://www.instructables.com/id/Connect-any-wireless-microphone-to-iPod-iPad-or-I/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/XFS5/HELWX4BS/FIOXFS5HELWX4BS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/XFS5/HELWX4BS/FIOXFS5HELWX4BS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/XFS5/HELWX4BS/FIOXFS5HELWX4BS.SMALL.jpg hermanwahsletn The trick is the 2,2 kOhm in parallel with the input to iPod, iPad or IPhone
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:20:55 PDT
FM-based Wireless Electric Guitar! http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-based-Wireless-Electric-Guitar/
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Wed, 6 Mar 2013 05:45:14 PST
Create a super fast wifi hotspot http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-super-fast-wifi-hotspot/
Create a super fast wifi hotspot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/9GZW/HD4VPCED/F0M9GZWHD4VPCED.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/9GZW/HD4VPCED/F0M9GZWHD4VPCED.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/9GZW/HD4VPCED/F0M9GZWHD4VPCED.SMALL.jpg jf78 In this Instructable I plan to demonstrate how anyone can use a utility to funnel multiple networks to one computer and how to create a connectable wifi hotspot. Why would I want to do this? Simple. I will use my own situation as an example. I am at college right now, and on our campus we have two ...
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Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:37:49 PST
How to Configure a Wireless Home Network with Multiple Routers http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Configure-a-Wireless-Home-Network-with-Mult/
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Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:23:01 PST
Secure wifi lock box timer http://www.instructables.com/id/Secure-wifi-lock-box-timer/
Secure wifi lock box timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/UR6X/HD4VLHGU/FQSUR6XHD4VLHGU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/UR6X/HD4VLHGU/FQSUR6XHD4VLHGU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/UR6X/HD4VLHGU/FQSUR6XHD4VLHGU.SMALL.jpg ROD917 Create a secure wifi timer lock box.  You will be able to control your child from getting on the internet late at night.  You can also control when your child is on X-Box live.  I chose to put my project in a military ammo box that I purchased from a gun show. The purpose in putting the timer in a l...
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Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:29:51 PST
Simple Wireless Outlet Remote to Ardunio to Serial (for home automation) http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Wireless-Outlet-Remote-to-Ardunio-to-Serial/
Simple Wireless Outlet Remote to Ardunio to Serial (for home automation) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/Q3E7/HCV97YII/FCGQ3E7HCV97YII.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/Q3E7/HCV97YII/FCGQ3E7HCV97YII.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/Q3E7/HCV97YII/FCGQ3E7HCV97YII.SMALL.jpg mofosyne I found an old Kambrook Wireless Outlet set, which consisted of 3 wireless outlet and a wireless 433mhz remote, and wanted to 'automate' my room. While I could have tried to reverse engineered the wireless protocol, I decided that since I am not likely to use more than 5 wireless outlet at this sta...
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Sat, 9 Feb 2013 06:42:57 PST
How to make bluetooth music-enable hearing protection http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-bluetooth-music-enable-hearing-protect/
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Sat, 2 Feb 2013 13:07:51 PST
Program the Baofeng UV-5RA by and for new GMRS license holder http://www.instructables.com/id/Program-the-Baofeng-UV-5RA-by-and-for-new-GMRS-lic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/XWEU/HCJORL9A/F5YXWEUHCJORL9A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/XWEU/HCJORL9A/F5YXWEUHCJORL9A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/XWEU/HCJORL9A/F5YXWEUHCJORL9A.SMALL.jpg Ranie-K Using Chirp (Daily build) for setting up the Baofeng UV-5RA VHF/UHF tranceiver (hopefully)legally for GMRS license holders who wants to use the FRS, GMRS and MURS channels without getting in trouble with the FCC. 1. Buy USB cable for it (I found mine on ebay) and install using driver from Miklor or...
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Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:32:38 PST
Gopro Hero 3 Black Edition IP camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Gopro-Hero-3-Black-Edition-IP-camera/
Gopro Hero 3 Black Edition IP camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/X29D/HBHGLAXL/F4SX29DHBHGLAXL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/X29D/HBHGLAXL/F4SX29DHBHGLAXL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/X29D/HBHGLAXL/F4SX29DHBHGLAXL.SMALL.jpg sdobbie This will show you how to use your Gopro Hero 3 as an IP camera WITH sound. You will need your Gopro and a computer with wifi connectivity. You will also need VLC Media Player. Assuming you have updated your camera as per the instructions on the Gopro website and created your Wifi passwords while...
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Fri, 4 Jan 2013 10:34:34 PST
XBee Programmable Christmas Lights http://www.instructables.com/id/XBee-Programmable-Christmas-Lights/
XBee Programmable Christmas Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/QGCX/HAUNMUI6/FXSQGCXHAUNMUI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/QGCX/HAUNMUI6/FXSQGCXHAUNMUI6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/QGCX/HAUNMUI6/FXSQGCXHAUNMUI6.SMALL.jpg mrsutherland By following these steps, you will be able to control a strand of 50 tri-color Christmas lights wirelessly using a Programmable XBee. My family has always been into Christmas lights and creating custom decorations, so when I read this blog post on how to hack GE Color Effects Christmas lights, I kn...
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Tue, 25 Dec 2012 07:48:33 PST
Outdoor Wrt54G Router with powerline Network adapter to supply internet to Wifi IP cameras http://www.instructables.com/id/Outdoor-Wrt54G-Access-Point-enclosure-with-powerli/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/RYT5/HA4MBSYU/FR7RYT5HA4MBSYU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/RYT5/HA4MBSYU/FR7RYT5HA4MBSYU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/RYT5/HA4MBSYU/FR7RYT5HA4MBSYU.SMALL.jpg edbersan I made this outdoor enclosure for my WRT4G wireless router some months back (as you can see in pictures, it is not very clean right now XD ) to connect my surveillance wireless IP cameras. I mount it on a mast at my house roof and with this nice router I can have and eye on my front porch, warehouse...
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Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:01:51 PST
$4 dollars Outdoor enclosure for a Linksys WVC54GC wireless IP surveillance camera http://www.instructables.com/id/4-dollars-Outdoor-enclosure-for-a-Linksys-WVC54GC/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/GFR4/HAFHLBZF/FHWGFR4HAFHLBZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/GFR4/HAFHLBZF/FHWGFR4HAFHLBZF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/GFR4/HAFHLBZF/FHWGFR4HAFHLBZF.SMALL.jpg edbersan I was looking for a wireless outdoor camera to keep an eye on my backyard, but instead of buying a new one I just decide to make an outdoor enclosure for one of my wireless Linksys WVC54GC cameras. I add an extenal antenna to increase the wifi signal range and it's working great.  I got this Nema bo...
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Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:37:21 PST
Convert your Schuberth SRC Bluetooth helmet (Or anything else) to charge wirelessly. http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-your-Schuberth-SRC-Bluetooth-helmet-Or-an/
Convert your Schuberth SRC Bluetooth helmet (Or anything else) to charge wirelessly. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/5OTR/HA4MGKVB/FGN5OTRHA4MGKVB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/5OTR/HA4MGKVB/FGN5OTRHA4MGKVB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/5OTR/HA4MGKVB/FGN5OTRHA4MGKVB.SMALL.jpg Beenay25 I finally decided to fork out for a SRC Bluetooth collar for my Schuberth crash helmet. It's a brilliant bit of kit. Connects to my mobile phone easily. Will talk to a GPS or PMR radio. Has a built in FM radio (not great quality, but it works) and you can listen to your MP3s whilst you ride. The b...
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Mon, 3 Dec 2012 11:51:27 PST
Wireless picking system http://www.instructables.com/id/Wearable-computer-alternative/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/JNO5/H9K2GCCF/FVIJNO5H9K2GCCF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/JNO5/H9K2GCCF/FVIJNO5H9K2GCCF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/JNO5/H9K2GCCF/FVIJNO5H9K2GCCF.SMALL.jpg mgrunwel The Problem The company I work for uses wireless, hand-held computers with a built-in scanner for order picking. They work fairly well but we took to calling them "phasers" for their resemblence to the Star Trek weapon (only twice as large). The 2 biggest drawbacks for these units are the size and t...
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Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:55:34 PST
Mount the iPhone in windows via wifi as a drive letter! http://www.instructables.com/id/Mount-the-iPhone-in-windows-via-wifi-as-a-drive-le/
Mount the iPhone in windows via wifi as a drive letter! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/J3TZ/H9K2FL8P/FLCJ3TZH9K2FL8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/J3TZ/H9K2FL8P/FLCJ3TZH9K2FL8P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/J3TZ/H9K2FL8P/FLCJ3TZH9K2FL8P.SMALL.jpg MasterCAPS This is very "noob" friendly and only require two things: 1.) Jailbroken iPhone 2.) Open-ssh installed on iPhone If you use linux than you know how handy sshfs is, but if your on Windows and want to move files around as if the iPod was a normal drive you could open in "My Computer" than you will ne...
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Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:05:47 PST
Using your PSP / PSvita to control your ps3. (Media system) http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-your-PSP-PSvita-to-control-your-ps3-Medi/
Using your PSP / PSvita to control your ps3. (Media system) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/RBJK/H8RVCXN3/F9XRBJKH8RVCXN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/RBJK/H8RVCXN3/F9XRBJKH8RVCXN3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/RBJK/H8RVCXN3/F9XRBJKH8RVCXN3.SMALL.jpg dumle29 So will this be another tutorial on setting up Remote Play? Well mostly yes. Heres the deal. I mostly use my ps3 as a media center, therefore my audio system is hooked up to the ps3. Normally i would have to turn my tv on, and since my tv is an old 32" LCD with fluorescent backlight, it gets quite ...
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Sun, 4 Nov 2012 10:53:42 PST
Setting up Apple AirPort Wireless Router http://www.instructables.com/id/Setting-up-Apple-AirPort-Wireless-Router/
Setting up Apple AirPort Wireless Router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/VFCU/H8RVBPN9/F09VFCUH8RVBPN9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/VFCU/H8RVBPN9/F09VFCUH8RVBPN9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/VFCU/H8RVBPN9/F09VFCUH8RVBPN9.SMALL.jpg MEenglish314 Everything in our world today is going wireless and WiFi is nothing new. However, there are may people who are still without it and if it is your first time creating your own personal wireless network, then these instructions will be perfect for you. Even if you have setup a network before on a wire...
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Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:48:40 PDT
Romantic homing beacon http://www.instructables.com/id/Romantic-homing-beacon/
Romantic homing beacon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/SOKE/H8I43HE4/FGUSOKEH8I43HE4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/SOKE/H8I43HE4/FGUSOKEH8I43HE4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/SOKE/H8I43HE4/FGUSOKEH8I43HE4.SMALL.jpg 13pboys I was wondering of a cool gadget i could make my girlfriend as a gift. I've thought of many things to make her but then i came up with a great idea, what about a sort of homing beacon for her so she can know how close she is to me. I've made many things in the past but i felt like making an instruct...
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Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:20:35 PDT
Processing Controls R/C Car with XBee modules http://www.instructables.com/id/Processing-Controls-RC-Car-with-XBee-modules/
Processing Controls R/C Car with XBee modules - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/0HDD/H7UQQQD5/F2Y0HDDH7UQQQD5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/0HDD/H7UQQQD5/F2Y0HDDH7UQQQD5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/0HDD/H7UQQQD5/F2Y0HDDH7UQQQD5.SMALL.jpg sath02 This instructable is a modification of my presentation to Processing Chicago community at  the (EVL) Electronic Visualization Laboratory, University of Illinois at Chicago on Oct 1, 2012. In the topic of Processing Library Series Processing and Wireless XBee Wireless RF Module In this presentation...
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Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:24:52 PDT
Transmitting Stereo Digital Audio http://www.instructables.com/id/Transmitting-Stereo-Digital-Audio/
Transmitting Stereo Digital Audio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/3N1X/H82U30MI/FS83N1XH82U30MI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/3N1X/H82U30MI/FS83N1XH82U30MI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/3N1X/H82U30MI/FS83N1XH82U30MI.SMALL.jpg sdobbie This will show you how to transmit studio quality stereo digital audio around your house and beyond if you have a powerful enough transmitter. Things You Will Need You will need: A video transmitter and receiver. The lower the frequency the better. I am using one that transmits at 1080 MHz. I pur...
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Sun, 14 Oct 2012 05:40:36 PDT
Hacking FM Transmitter http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-FM-Transmitter/
Hacking FM Transmitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/4TS9/H7UQQX8C/FGE4TS9H7UQQX8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/4TS9/H7UQQX8C/FGE4TS9H7UQQX8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/4TS9/H7UQQX8C/FGE4TS9H7UQQX8C.SMALL.jpg raikut In this instructable i am going to shed light on a FM transmitter i had purchased from ebay a month ago. After purchasing this gadget i was happy for a couple of days until i found out that there was some discrepancy in this gadget. Firstly i found out that the Gadget was powered by AAA batteries wh...
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Sun, 7 Oct 2012 06:50:46 PDT
How to troubleshoot your home network http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-troubleshoot-your-home-network/
How to troubleshoot your home network - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/SRCO/H6735NTU/FIQSRCOH6735NTU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/SRCO/H6735NTU/FIQSRCOH6735NTU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/SRCO/H6735NTU/FIQSRCOH6735NTU.SMALL.jpg thegeeke Due to a recent demand for help with home networks, I have decided to write this instructable on how to troubleshoot your home network.  If you are not already familiar with the basics of how your network works, I suggest reading my previous instructable "How your home network works". I will be pro...
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Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:54:44 PDT
How your home network works http://www.instructables.com/id/How-your-home-network-works/
How your home network works - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/X4PR/H6S4GCB3/F8WX4PRH6S4GCB3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/X4PR/H6S4GCB3/F8WX4PRH6S4GCB3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/X4PR/H6S4GCB3/F8WX4PRH6S4GCB3.SMALL.jpg thegeeke Lately I have been getting a lot of requests to help people with connection problems on their home networks.  Because of this, I have decided to write an instructable on how to troubleshoot your home network issues.  Before you can troubleshoot your network, it's a good idea to understand how it wor...
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Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:53:22 PDT
interfacing u.fl connectors http://www.instructables.com/id/interfacing-ufl-connectors/
interfacing u.fl connectors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/DUN4/H5Y9VRW2/F8CDUN4H5Y9VRW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/DUN4/H5Y9VRW2/F8CDUN4H5Y9VRW2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/DUN4/H5Y9VRW2/F8CDUN4H5Y9VRW2.SMALL.jpg gabriellalevine This is about how to use a transmitter / receiver component that uses a communication protocol, like this WiFly rn-xv, or this xbee pro, which doesn't come with a mounted antenna.  It does have a u.fl connector. Here's how to interface this component with a proper antenna. What is a u.fl conne...
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Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:42:20 PDT
Make a 1.5v Single-Transistor FM Transmitter http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-15v-Single-Transistor-FM-Transmitter/
Make a 1.5v Single-Transistor FM Transmitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/C7G8/H5ECNACZ/FNTC7G8H5ECNACZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/C7G8/H5ECNACZ/FNTC7G8H5ECNACZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/C7G8/H5ECNACZ/FNTC7G8H5ECNACZ.SMALL.jpg ~CableGuy Hello! I'm gonna show you How to make a Simple FM Transmitter that works with only an AA battery. Components: 47 pF Ceramic Capacitor x1 33 pF Ceramic Capacitor x1 10 pF Ceramic Capacitor x1 22 uF Electrolytic Capacitor x1 2SC655 (or BC548) Transistor x1 Single Battery Holder (AA Size) small Bread...
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Wed, 8 Aug 2012 13:25:18 PDT
Parabolic WiFi signal deflectors http://www.instructables.com/id/Parabolic-WiFi-signal-deflectors/
Parabolic WiFi signal deflectors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/257S/H58V8PHK/FY6257SH58V8PHK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/257S/H58V8PHK/FY6257SH58V8PHK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/257S/H58V8PHK/FY6257SH58V8PHK.SMALL.jpg cajundood This is a really simple one for directing your routers wifi signal to where ever you want. Its basically installing a parabolic reflector to your routers antennas. Now, even though 802.11 signal will pass through a piece of sheet metal, the majority WILL deflect. Parabolic WiFi signal deflectors ...
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Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:04:21 PDT
Smart-Meter radiation shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Meter-radiation-shield/
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Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:56:27 PDT
Fractal Dipole Antenna http://www.instructables.com/id/Dipole-Fractal-Antenna/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/MVNS/H4AGL844/F5WMVNSH4AGL844.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/MVNS/H4AGL844/F5WMVNSH4AGL844.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/MVNS/H4AGL844/F5WMVNSH4AGL844.SMALL.jpg tainui.kid Hi all thought you might be interested in my home project that took me the better part of 30 minutes to complete. I built a dipole fractal antenna out of my passionfruit trellis. This is made out of two adjacent concrete steel reinforcing mesh  to which I added a feed point and balun and a connectin...
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Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:42:20 PDT
How to find your Default IP Gateway (Windows XP) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-find-your-Default-IP-Gateway-Windows-XP/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/3GOF/H3W4J8V7/F9D3GOFH3W4J8V7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/3GOF/H3W4J8V7/F9D3GOFH3W4J8V7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/3GOF/H3W4J8V7/F9D3GOFH3W4J8V7.SMALL.jpg Athebest This is an instructable on how to find you Default IP gateway for Windows XP (yes, I know, I need a new computer). If you don't know what to use that for, here is link to my instructable on how to find a lost WEP password. I am entering this in the Electronics Tips & Tricks contest, so if you like i...
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Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:59:03 PDT
Ehow wifi booster. http://www.instructables.com/id/Ehow-wifi-booster/
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Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:51:39 PDT
WiFi Car http://www.instructables.com/id/WiFi-Car/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/XJ3W/H2WELRRG/FIMXJ3WH2WELRRG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/XJ3W/H2WELRRG/FIMXJ3WH2WELRRG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/XJ3W/H2WELRRG/FIMXJ3WH2WELRRG.SMALL.jpg Husham Samir I get all the mechanical parts for this car  from scrap market nearby..  for Electronic components I use Atmega16 for controlling two H-Bridge    The principle of this circuit is using the serial pins RX/TX for Atmega16 to get order from PC using RS232 to Ethernet converter  . Software designed in V...
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Sun, 3 Jun 2012 12:10:37 PDT
Hack a gm radio under 40$ http://www.instructables.com/id/TURN-YOUR-OLD-RADIO-INTO-A-BT-SYNC-RADIO-under-40/
Hack a gm radio under 40$ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/N9XE/H2TIYDRO/FCUN9XEH2TIYDRO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/N9XE/H2TIYDRO/FCUN9XEH2TIYDRO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/N9XE/H2TIYDRO/FCUN9XEH2TIYDRO.SMALL.jpg Railes In this I'able I will detail how to install a Bluetooth headset directly into your radio head unit to remote control your head unit from your phone.   STOP, PLAY, Volume up, and Down, direcly through BT, on your wireless device. Now I have a old 2004 GM Colorado first Generation, my radio is a sim...
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Thu, 31 May 2012 18:15:31 PDT
How to Build a Slayer Exciter http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Slayer-Exciter/
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Thu, 31 May 2012 15:01:42 PDT
Portable Wireless Spy Cam! http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Wireless-Spy-Cam/
Portable Wireless Spy Cam! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/1YMH/H2MYDSH6/FN71YMHH2MYDSH6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/1YMH/H2MYDSH6/FN71YMHH2MYDSH6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/1YMH/H2MYDSH6/FN71YMHH2MYDSH6.SMALL.jpg coolstuff14 Want to have a portable wireless spy camera like in the movies? Of course you do!  I have always seen in movie's the spy pulls out a briefcase and they have wireless camera and screen to see it on. Well now you can make your own! What you need:  - Case of some sort        I recommend a pelican case...
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Tue, 29 May 2012 18:23:08 PDT
Stealth Bluetooth Phone! http://www.instructables.com/id/Stealth-Bluetooth-Phone/
Stealth Bluetooth Phone! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/XFF4/H2MYHMJ6/F6SXFF4H2MYHMJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/XFF4/H2MYHMJ6/F6SXFF4H2MYHMJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/XFF4/H2MYHMJ6/F6SXFF4H2MYHMJ6.SMALL.jpg coolstuff14 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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Mon, 28 May 2012 19:10:31 PDT
(Repurposed Tech) Altoids WiFi Project http://www.instructables.com/id/Repurposed-Tech-Altoids-WiFi-Project/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/W1DE/H2MYISOZ/FN7W1DEH2MYISOZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/W1DE/H2MYISOZ/FN7W1DEH2MYISOZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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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Mon, 28 May 2012 12:17:12 PDT
Make Bose QuietComfort 15 (QC 15) Bluetooth Wireless 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/D8VT/H1YOJ6QD/FRYD8VTH1YOJ6QD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/D8VT/H1YOJ6QD/FRYD8VTH1YOJ6QD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/D8VT/H1YOJ6QD/FRYD8VTH1YOJ6QD.SMALL.jpg Michael Bell 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...
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Tue, 22 May 2012 17:07:29 PDT
myHome - home automation with Arduino and XBee http://www.instructables.com/id/myHome-temperatureoilelectricity-monitoring-wi/
myHome - home automation with Arduino and XBee - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/KHKJ/H1YONGLJ/FWIKHKJH1YONGLJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/KHKJ/H1YONGLJ/FWIKHKJH1YONGLJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/KHKJ/H1YONGLJ/FWIKHKJH1YONGLJ.SMALL.jpg jweymarn **** UPDATED ****** Ver 2.0 - added Nexa power outlet control - added one wire temperature sensors - added control of stuff via Google Calendar Events *********************** Hi all, This is the story about my project "myHome". I wanted to build a system for monitoring temperatues, electricity and ...
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Sat, 19 May 2012 10:22:41 PDT
Wearable Magic TrackPad http://www.instructables.com/id/Wearable-Magic-TrackPad/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FJI/EXDW/H2A76OT6/FJIEXDWH2A76OT6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJI/EXDW/H2A76OT6/FJIEXDWH2A76OT6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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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Wed, 16 May 2012 15:29:15 PDT
Bradcasting music (FM radio BUG) http://www.instructables.com/id/Bradcasting-music-FM-radio-BUG/
Bradcasting music (FM radio BUG) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/VVY9/H1YOHZS7/FO6VVY9H1YOHZS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/VVY9/H1YOHZS7/FO6VVY9H1YOHZS7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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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Fri, 11 May 2012 09:11:43 PDT
Weather station mounted on tilting tower http://www.instructables.com/id/Weather-station-mounted-on-tilting-tower-anemome/
Weather station mounted on tilting tower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/A6UE/H1JUH1JE/F3AA6UEH1JUH1JE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/A6UE/H1JUH1JE/F3AA6UEH1JUH1JE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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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Tue, 1 May 2012 12:10:31 PDT
MiFi Battery Saver http://www.instructables.com/id/MiFi-Battery-Saver/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/D97G/H1JUGGM4/FBZD97GH1JUGGM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/D97G/H1JUGGM4/FBZD97GH1JUGGM4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:00:02 PDT