Instructables: exploring - technology - Mod - featured http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:02:29 PDT BLOX v1.01 build shiney brass camera to use standard m42 lenses on posh medium format film! http://www.instructables.com/id/use-m42-lenses-on-medium-format-film/
build shiney brass camera to use standard m42 lenses on posh medium format film! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/I6KO/HHS9S09Y/FDMI6KOHHS9S09Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/I6KO/HHS9S09Y/FDMI6KOHHS9S09Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/I6KO/HHS9S09Y/FDMI6KOHHS9S09Y.SMALL.jpg crazyg so i wanted to use lenses for 35mm film on medium format film.not quite as straght forward as you might think, medium format film likes its lenses far away and 35mm film like to be close to its lens..i explored the possibility of making a panaramic shift and a blend, due to forces beyond my ability ...
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:55:59 PDT
Add Wireless Charging to Your Smartphone http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Wireless-Charging-to-Your-Smartphone/
Add Wireless Charging to Your Smartphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZYIX/HHS9HRCV/FXXZYIXHHS9HRCV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZYIX/HHS9HRCV/FXXZYIXHHS9HRCV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZYIX/HHS9HRCV/FXXZYIXHHS9HRCV.SMALL.jpg harari today more and more smartphones support wireless charging, whether it's out-of-the-box or via an available hardware upgrade (special back cover). but there is no reason why all other USB charged devices shouldn't enjoy the luxury of wireless charging. in this instructable i'll show you how to add w...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:59:13 PDT
Rotary Phone iPod Dock http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Phone-iPod-Dock/
Rotary Phone iPod Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SMALL.jpg tomatoskins I have always loved re-purposing one thing into another. This instructable will show pictures of my completed iPod dock with commentary on how I put it together. I apologize that I didn't take pictures through the whole process. I was just too excited about the project. Parts Needed Parts needed:...
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT
Continous Rotation Servo Mod - Adjustable Method http://www.instructables.com/id/Continous-Rotation-Servo-Mod-Adjustable-Method/
Continous Rotation Servo Mod - Adjustable Method - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/Q2A0/HFSHT7WE/FYPQ2A0HFSHT7WE.SMALL.jpg charels88 I know there are a lot of methods for doing this but I was unhappy with the other methods.  Servos have 4 basic parts motor, gear train, controller board, and poteniometer(pot). The two things we need to modify are the gear train and the pot.  What I will do different is by using a different pot tha...
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:43:58 PDT
Easy iPad Mods http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-iPad-Mods/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/J9TX/GLTXM4U2/FLPJ9TXGLTXM4U2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/J9TX/GLTXM4U2/FLPJ9TXGLTXM4U2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/J9TX/GLTXM4U2/FLPJ9TXGLTXM4U2.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Easy iPad Mods" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 13 different projects to enhance your iPad. Make your own iPad cover, stand, sleeve and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures for each step so you can easi...
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Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:14:54 PDT
Cassette Tape MP3 Player http://www.instructables.com/id/Cassette-Tape-MP3-Player/
Cassette Tape MP3 Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer I've been trying for some time to come up with a mod for the cassette tape.  Initially I thought it would be cool if I could stick a voice recorder into one of those tiny cassette tapes that used to be used in message machines (trying to ironic!) but it was way too small.  Then I hit upon using one...
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Wed, 16 Jan 2013 02:40:18 PST
Proximity sensing mouse wheel scroller http://www.instructables.com/id/Proximity-sensing-mouse-wheel-scroller/
Proximity sensing mouse wheel scroller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/ARGH/HA4M8F8X/FI2ARGHHA4M8F8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/ARGH/HA4M8F8X/FI2ARGHHA4M8F8X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/ARGH/HA4M8F8X/FI2ARGHHA4M8F8X.SMALL.jpg hilukasz List of tools: 1. Exacto 2. Arduino Nano / USB chord (Mini-B) 3. Dremel / Drill 4. Paper & Pencil 5. Sharp IR Sensor (2Y0A21 F) 6. Hot glue gun 7. Solder gun / Solder 8. A small mirror Ok so you might ask, why the heck are you doing this to a trackball?! aren't those for people from the 80s?? the ...
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Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:24:30 PST
Portable native MOD player based on Raspberry PI (plays MOD,S3M,IT,XM etc...). Uses BassPlay library. http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-native-MOD-player-based-on-Raspberry-PI-/
Portable native MOD player based on Raspberry PI (plays MOD,S3M,IT,XM etc...). Uses BassPlay library. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/C6HX/HAWSHQJI/FYXC6HXHAWSHQJI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/C6HX/HAWSHQJI/FYXC6HXHAWSHQJI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/C6HX/HAWSHQJI/FYXC6HXHAWSHQJI.SMALL.jpg Mr.Holub Description: Raspberry-PI based native MOD player to play music modules MOD,S3M,IT,XM among others. It uses command-line player based on bass-play libraries. Short description of music modules: Music modules originates from Amiga computers, later were transferred to another platforms. The main pr...
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Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:51:46 PST
slit camera, zenit, low tek http://www.instructables.com/id/slit-camera-zenit-low-tek/
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Sat, 8 Dec 2012 18:07:00 PST
Fisheye lens for a rangefinder or mirrorless camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Fisheye-lens-for-a-rangefinder-camera/
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Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:44:08 PST
Levitating Death Star http://www.instructables.com/id/Levitating-Death-Star/
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Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:35:07 PST
How to turn a Millennium Falcon into a PC! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-turn-a-Millennium-Falcon-into-a-PC/
How to turn a Millennium Falcon into a PC! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SMALL.jpg BradJordan I wanted to build a unique computer to hook up to my TV to watch movies. I searched the Internet for a while trying to get an idea of what I could make it out of and finally ran across the 1979 Kenner Millennium Falcon. While I was searching I found only a few other people that have modded this, one...
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Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:24:07 PST
Electric Light - LED Candle Hack http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Light-Candle-Hack/
Electric Light - LED Candle Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/KS31/H7URCDFL/FYXKS31H7URCDFL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/KS31/H7URCDFL/FYXKS31H7URCDFL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/KS31/H7URCDFL/FYXKS31H7URCDFL.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer Why re-invent the mousetrap? For that matter, why re-invent the candle?  It's been around forever, works every time, and does what is says on the box!  The Egyptians and Cretans were using candles made from beeswax, as early as 3000 BC.  This Instructable then is really just a homage to an invention...
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Tue, 9 Oct 2012 17:28:49 PDT
digital camera recase into film slr http://www.instructables.com/id/digital-camera-recase-into-film-slr/
digital camera recase into film slr - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/GBOX/H742PUT1/FCRGBOXH742PUT1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/GBOX/H742PUT1/FCRGBOXH742PUT1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/GBOX/H742PUT1/FCRGBOXH742PUT1.SMALL.jpg crazyg firstly i should point out that the slr was in very poor shape before i remodeled its innards , secondly the step by step bit is a bit vague i did this pre olympics in fact i finished it the night before the opening ceremony. took about 30 hours over several weeks misplacement the camera had 2 bo...
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Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:03:49 PDT
pc power supply on ps3 slim http://www.instructables.com/id/pc-power-supply-on-ps3-slim/
pc power supply on ps3 slim - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/0Q4U/H7HY7OQG/F990Q4UH7HY7OQG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/0Q4U/H7HY7OQG/F990Q4UH7HY7OQG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/0Q4U/H7HY7OQG/F990Q4UH7HY7OQG.SMALL.jpg crazyg my ps3 has been down a while after i left it on the menu screen of a dvd overnight,then it wouldnt come back on, as sony have been getting a bit too smug i decided the last thing i was going to do was give them more money.i knew that these power thing work on the ps3 fat have been looking for advice...
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Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:28:01 PDT
How to hack a servo for continuous rotation - TowerPro MG995 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-hack-a-servo-for-continuous-rotation-Towe/
How to hack a servo for continuous rotation - TowerPro MG995 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/MBMW/H5TUB41V/FG9MBMWH5TUB41V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/MBMW/H5TUB41V/FG9MBMWH5TUB41V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/MBMW/H5TUB41V/FG9MBMWH5TUB41V.SMALL.jpg meanpc Why would you want or need to modify your perfectly good servo?  It turns out that servo motors are great little gear motors that can connect directly to a microcontroller without the need for a motor driver circuit.  The problem is that servo motors are made to turn between 90 and 180 degrees, for ...
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Sun, 19 Aug 2012 06:22:08 PDT
Interchangeable Multimeter Ends http://www.instructables.com/id/Interchangeable-Multimeter-Ends/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/GKUW/H4AGLOZ6/FZ2GKUWH4AGLOZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/GKUW/H4AGLOZ6/FZ2GKUWH4AGLOZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/GKUW/H4AGLOZ6/FZ2GKUWH4AGLOZ6.SMALL.jpg ProfMuggs These are some adapters I made to get more use out of my cheap multimeter. I have a hard time holding the leads on wires and pin headers while I am trying to use my multimeter, so I made these adapters to clip onto various conductors. I know they make separate wires with various types of ends, but w...
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Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:20:47 PDT
How to record your own voice on Xbox without using a computer http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-record-your-own-voice-on-an-Xbox-without-a-/
How to record your own voice on Xbox without using a computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/RAK0/H3NNETI3/FBORAK0H3NNETI3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/RAK0/H3NNETI3/FBORAK0H3NNETI3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/RAK0/H3NNETI3/FBORAK0H3NNETI3.SMALL.jpg replayreb To record all game sounds including chat including your own voice at the same time without having to use a separate recording device or microphone mixer, you will need an aftermarket gaming headset with microphone monitoring such as the Turtle Beach X31.  This type of headset mixes together your voi...
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Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:28:00 PDT
Arduino compatible Luna Mod Looper http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-compatible-Luna-Mod-Looper/
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Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:57:08 PDT
Convert a Genius speaker to run on 9 volt baterys. http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-Genius-speaker-to-run-on-9-volt-baterys/
Convert a Genius speaker to run on 9 volt baterys. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/69C8/GY3E1TCJ/FAV69C8GY3E1TCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/69C8/GY3E1TCJ/FAV69C8GY3E1TCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/69C8/GY3E1TCJ/FAV69C8GY3E1TCJ.SMALL.jpg David97 Do you like the quality of computer speakers and wish you could take them camping but never could because they run on 250V. Or do you just have a pair of old speekers lying around and looking for somthing to do with them. Then this instructable is for you! In this instructable I will give you step ...
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Fri, 1 Jun 2012 00:30:30 PDT
Dr. Lab Experiment One: Do the Dishwasher http://www.instructables.com/id/Dr-Lab-Experiment-One-Do-the-Dishwasher/
Dr. Lab Experiment One: Do the Dishwasher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SMALL.jpg lomography Meet Dr. Lab aka hti. Straight from the HQ Lomography Archive where he has been whipping up some weird and wonderful experiments just for you. Many thanks Dr. Lab for sharing your laboratory experience, secret techniques and analogue passion in the first of his special edition Film Freak Tipsters. N...
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Sat, 5 May 2012 18:48:19 PDT
RC Car to Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Car-to-Robot/
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Sun, 1 Apr 2012 10:11:55 PDT
Laptop housing mod "DRAGONWARE" http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-housing-mod/
Laptop housing mod "DRAGONWARE" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SMALL.jpg Tkdwn My old laptop was screaming for a new paint job and the fujitsu-siemens logo was boring, so i made my self a new logo, carved it with my engraving/multipurpose tool and filled the void with some epoxy resin and LED's (light emitting diodes). It was quite a hassle adding the resin, and  keeping it in...
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Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:33:19 PST
STAR TREK (TNG) PAHSER 1 LASER MOD http://www.instructables.com/id/STAR-TREK-TNG-PAHSER-1-LASER-MOD/
STAR TREK (TNG) PAHSER 1 LASER MOD - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/NRES/GY4RAHBP/FTENRESGY4RAHBP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/NRES/GY4RAHBP/FTENRESGY4RAHBP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/NRES/GY4RAHBP/FTENRESGY4RAHBP.SMALL.jpg randyfivesix I know it's nothing new but I wanted to share my phaser mod with you guys..... I bought the phaser on ebay for 10.00 U.S. dollars. Then I bought a high mw green laser and placed it in the prop. Now it pops balloons. The Laser About the laser: It is commonly known as the New Wish laser from Deal ...
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Sat, 4 Feb 2012 21:53:52 PST
Meowsic Keyboard Output Jack http://www.instructables.com/id/Meow-Keyboard-Output-Jack/
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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:10:20 PST
Grado SR-325 Mod using the Sennheiser HD-570 headband http://www.instructables.com/id/Grado-SR-325-Mod-using-the-Sennheiser-HD-570-headb/
Grado SR-325 Mod using the Sennheiser HD-570 headband - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/4ZAK/GX3MC027/FT34ZAKGX3MC027.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/4ZAK/GX3MC027/FT34ZAKGX3MC027.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/4ZAK/GX3MC027/FT34ZAKGX3MC027.SMALL.jpg mutantferret Basically I'm using my Grado SR-325 and modifying it to fit another headphone band, the Sennheiser HD-570. Well the Grado headband was wearing out and never has fit well on my head. It is also so flimsy. I really dislike the fact that the cans rotate and the cord gets all tangled up.  Also I would ...
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Sun, 8 Jan 2012 03:58:05 PST
USB Biofeedback Game Controller http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Biofeedback-Game-Controller/
USB Biofeedback Game Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/RYX6/GW3WR9I9/FWNRYX6GW3WR9I9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/RYX6/GW3WR9I9/FWNRYX6GW3WR9I9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/RYX6/GW3WR9I9/FWNRYX6GW3WR9I9.SMALL.jpg Gundanium Building upon our last tutorial, which taught you how to build a muscle sensor, we've decided to give you a project that really showcases the power of our muscle (EMG) sensors. Advancer Technologies’ “USB Biofeedback Game Controller” harnesses the power of electromyography to allow players to direct...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:17:28 PST
Xbox Hackintosh casemod http://www.instructables.com/id/Xbox-Hackintosh/
Xbox Hackintosh casemod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/20OA/GUOAF1YL/FYP20OAGUOAF1YL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/20OA/GUOAF1YL/FYP20OAGUOAF1YL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/20OA/GUOAF1YL/FYP20OAGUOAF1YL.SMALL.jpg mkarvonen This is a Xbox Hackintosh. I had an old and broken xbox so i decided to put a pc in to it and install hackintosh to it. This is a "guide" which gives you the basic idea how to stuff all in there and what parts to use... This is my first instructables and my main language is not english so ...
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Tue, 8 Nov 2011 09:50:51 PST
Nunchuk-controlled Helicopter http://www.instructables.com/id/Nunchuk-controlled-Helicopter/
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Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:43:05 PDT
Flip HD Camera Mods and Tips http://www.instructables.com/id/Flip-HD-Camera-Mods-and-Tips/
Flip HD Camera Mods and Tips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FB8/2PWU/GTUG0R5N/FB82PWUGTUG0R5N.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FB8/2PWU/GTUG0R5N/FB82PWUGTUG0R5N.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FB8/2PWU/GTUG0R5N/FB82PWUGTUG0R5N.SMALL.jpg FlipVans1966 Owners of a Flip HD video camera should be aware of the versatility and the level of customization these lightweight cameras posses. Although the video quality is lesser in comparison to more expensive digital cameras, for not much money and minor handy work, any Flip HD camera can be drastically im...
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Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:44:12 PDT
Converting an old mobile into a Steampunk Deskphone http://www.instructables.com/id/Converting-an-old-mobil-into-a-Steampunk-Deskphone/
Converting an old mobile into a Steampunk Deskphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/3IZB/GQYG5Z0B/FM33IZBGQYG5Z0B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/3IZB/GQYG5Z0B/FM33IZBGQYG5Z0B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/3IZB/GQYG5Z0B/FM33IZBGQYG5Z0B.SMALL.jpg Horatius.Steam A couple of month ago I received a headset from a vintage phone as a gift. The first idea was to attach the handset to my Android phone and use it there. To find out what quality is possible with such a headset I bought a Nokia handsfree. Than I started some experiments. The Headset I removed th...
By: Horatius.Steam

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Sun, 7 Aug 2011 09:13:54 PDT
Headlight hack! Add a brightness control and LED to an old headlamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Headlight-hack-Add-a-brightness-control-and-LED-t/
Headlight hack! Add a brightness control and LED to an old headlamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/O8RN/GQYG5U8J/FU9O8RNGQYG5U8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/O8RN/GQYG5U8J/FU9O8RNGQYG5U8J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/O8RN/GQYG5U8J/FU9O8RNGQYG5U8J.SMALL.jpg TheGreatS Do you have an old headlamp? Do you want a high-brightness LED headlamp? Do you have limited electronics knowledge? Well I present to you the LED headlamp hack! I had an old head lamp that was begging to be hacked, it was old and didn't work. So I took my trusty drill, wire strippers, and soldering ...
By: TheGreatS

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Sun, 7 Aug 2011 15:43:13 PDT
Make your own iPhone 4 Wooden Dock / Stand! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-iPhone-4-Wooden-Dock-Stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/C1XA/GMQ2LL73/FBUC1XAGMQ2LL73.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/C1XA/GMQ2LL73/FBUC1XAGMQ2LL73.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/C1XA/GMQ2LL73/FBUC1XAGMQ2LL73.SMALL.jpg tato312 Here is a video of a tutorial I made on how to make your own iPhone Wooden Dock / Stand. This will work for every iPhone (2G, 3G, 3GS, 4) and iPod Touch (1, 2, 3, 4) as well. Now go ahead and check my  YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/tato312?feature=mhee   and follow me on ...
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Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:24:16 PDT
LED Computer Case Lighting http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Computer-Case-Lighting/
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Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:54:19 PDT
Mannequin PC Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Mannequin-PC-Case/
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Mon, 6 Jun 2011 03:31:54 PDT
NES in a Cartridge http://www.instructables.com/id/NES-in-a-Cartridge/
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Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:38:14 PDT
Hacking the Rigol DS1052E Oscilloscope with Linux http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-the-Rigol-DS1052E-Oscilloscope-with-Linux/
Hacking the Rigol DS1052E Oscilloscope with Linux - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/BD1I/GKAYXR8T/F0NBD1IGKAYXR8T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/BD1I/GKAYXR8T/F0NBD1IGKAYXR8T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/BD1I/GKAYXR8T/F0NBD1IGKAYXR8T.SMALL.jpg hardwarehank I was in the market for an oscilloscope, but I didn't want to spend much.  I found out about Rigol and their line of $300-400 scopes, and was getting ready to buy one.  Then I found a post on how to make your DS1052E, which costs about $400 into a DS1102E, which costs about $700 with a simple firmwa...
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Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:35:56 PST
Car stereo PC power supply mod with pizzazz http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-stereo-PC-power-supply-with-pizzazz/
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Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:42:12 PST
Sugru Mousegrip http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-Mousegrip/
Sugru Mousegrip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/9GNU/GELSCDLH/F299GNUGELSCDLH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/9GNU/GELSCDLH/F299GNUGELSCDLH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/9GNU/GELSCDLH/F299GNUGELSCDLH.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe Modern day computer mice are built to last, with the analog balls of yesteryear all but extinct, and fancy new lasers most computer mice tend to last a long time. If you spend a little bit more on a slightly nicer mouse, they tend to last even longer. The problem I had with my Razer Diamond back is...
By: gmjhowe

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Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:35:12 PDT
Laser Flashlight Hack!! http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Flashlight-Hack!!/
Laser Flashlight Hack!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FAU/MS7B/F4WY1LPY/FAUMS7BF4WY1LPY.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAU/MS7B/F4WY1LPY/FAUMS7BF4WY1LPY.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAU/MS7B/F4WY1LPY/FAUMS7BF4WY1LPY.SMALL.jpg Kipkay Turn a MiniMag flashlight into a powerful DVD laser pointer! This 245mw laser is powerful and fits real cozy in a MiniMag! See the video at the end for the Test Results! NOTE: This Instructable WILL NOT WORK with any CD burner/player diodes or DVD player diodes! See the FAQ on the last Step for com...
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Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:09:11 PDT
Build a Birch and Mahogany Home Theater PC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Birch-and-Mahogany-Home-Theater-PC/
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Wed, 7 Jul 2010 19:57:36 PDT
Steampunk USB Flash Drive http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-USB-Flash-Drive/
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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:16:52 PDT
Build a Nintendo NES PC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Nintendo-NES-PC/
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Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:53:21 PST
Add a USB Power Outlet in Your Car http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-power-plug-in-2010-Prius-III/
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Sun, 4 Oct 2009 18:55:35 PDT
How to paint a plastic camera http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-paint-a-plastic-camera/
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By: Batness

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Sun, 16 May 2010 16:25:05 PDT
Unleash the Power of Your Router! http://www.instructables.com/id/Unleash-the-Power-of-Your-Router/
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Tue, 11 May 2010 01:28:38 PDT
Mod your Trust multimedia keyboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Mod-your-Trust-multimedia-keyboard/
Mod your Trust multimedia keyboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/LB3Q/G7DYKA1I/FHULB3QG7DYKA1I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/LB3Q/G7DYKA1I/FHULB3QG7DYKA1I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/LB3Q/G7DYKA1I/FHULB3QG7DYKA1I.SMALL.jpg laurentio86 When i bought this keyboard for my media center i saw that wasn't any power button, you just put batteries inside and you are ready to use the keyboard. Unfortunately if you don't use your keyboard for some time your battery discharge rapidly. So i decided to insert a power switch and a LED indicat...
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Tue, 6 Apr 2010 13:19:09 PDT
Use a Treadmill DC Drive Motor and PWM Speed Controller for powering tools http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-a-Treadmill-DC-Drive-Motor-and-PWM-Speed-Contr/
Use a Treadmill DC Drive Motor and PWM Speed Controller for powering tools - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/S4CD/FJPYEVHM/FIVS4CDFJPYEVHM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/S4CD/FJPYEVHM/FIVS4CDFJPYEVHM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/S4CD/FJPYEVHM/FIVS4CDFJPYEVHM.SMALL.jpg rjeblogue Power tools such as Metal cutting mills and lathes, Drill presses, bandsaws, sanders and more may require .5HP to 2HP motors with the ability to fine tune the speed while maintaining torque.Coincidentally most Treadmills use a 80-260 VDC motor with a suitable HP rating and a PWM motor speed controll...
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Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:35:34 PDT
Upgrade your original 1984 Macintosh to run OS X Snow Leopard. http://www.instructables.com/id/Upgrade-your-original-1984-Macintosh-to-run-OS-X-S/
Upgrade your original 1984 Macintosh to run OS X Snow Leopard. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/YY7R/G69MVR5F/FAWYY7RG69MVR5F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/YY7R/G69MVR5F/FAWYY7RG69MVR5F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/YY7R/G69MVR5F/FAWYY7RG69MVR5F.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe The original Macintosh took the the world by storm with its small form factor, and above standard speeds. This project aims to show you how to upgrade your original 1984 macintosh to the specification of a modern day machine. The original Macintosh had an 8mhz processor, my upgrades will boost it t...
By: gmjhowe

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Sun, 7 Mar 2010 13:58:47 PST
"Turn your Dead PC into an Aquarium" http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-Dead-PC-into-an-Aquarium/
"Turn your Dead PC into an Aquarium" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/7E00/G619L50O/FZR7E00G619L50O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/7E00/G619L50O/FZR7E00G619L50O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/7E00/G619L50O/FZR7E00G619L50O.SMALL.jpg pbecker83 What to do with a dead outdated PC??? Turn it into an Aquarium! I had an old outdated dead PC laying around and seeing how I wasn't using it for anything I decided to turn it into an aquarium. For a long time now I always wanted to somehow get a real aquarium into a  PC.  It all started when I foun...
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Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:45:24 PST