Instructables: exploring - technology - Mod - popular http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:03 PDT BLOX v1.01 Rotary Phone iPod Dock http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Phone-iPod-Dock/
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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/
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:43:58 PDT
Awesome iPod Touch (1st gen) Game Boy Color Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-iPod-Touch-1st-gen-Game-Boy-Color-Case/
Awesome iPod Touch (1st gen) Game Boy Color Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/3VON/FXA3CVY8/FDU3VONFXA3CVY8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/3VON/FXA3CVY8/FDU3VONFXA3CVY8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/3VON/FXA3CVY8/FDU3VONFXA3CVY8.SMALL.jpg mr_goodbytes this is an ipod case made from an old GB color. as you can see, it still looks exactly like a game boy in the front, but on the back, theres an ipod! its good if you dont want your ipod stolen, caus it looks like an old, jank gameboy Opening the GameBoy because those bastard at nintendo are so af...
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Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:33:42 PDT
How to add a USB Fingerprint scanner internally to laptop http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-add-a-USB-Fingerprint-scanner-internally-to/
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Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:40:33 PST
Cassette Tape MP3 Player http://www.instructables.com/id/Cassette-Tape-MP3-Player/
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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/
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Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:24:07 PST
$100 Super Bright Flashlight for under $10! http://www.instructables.com/id/%24100-Super-Bright-Flashlight-for-under-%2410!/
$100 Super Bright Flashlight for under $10! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FL0/PF8B/F1B3RHPX/FL0PF8BF1B3RHPX.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FL0/PF8B/F1B3RHPX/FL0PF8BF1B3RHPX.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FL0/PF8B/F1B3RHPX/FL0PF8BF1B3RHPX.SMALL.jpg Kipkay Let me say right up front that inspiration for this Instructable is credited to dchall8 for his Tactical Flashlight Instructable. I thought there had to be an easier way to mod a smaller flashlight with less hardware and one that took less time. I put this one to the test against my Surefire E2 that...
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Tue, 15 May 2007 18:34:40 PDT
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
pc power supply on ps3 slim http://www.instructables.com/id/pc-power-supply-on-ps3-slim/
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Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:28:01 PDT
Dr. Lab Experiment One: Do the Dishwasher http://www.instructables.com/id/Dr-Lab-Experiment-One-Do-the-Dishwasher/
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Sat, 5 May 2012 18:48:19 PDT
Make a laser show with an old hard drive! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-laser-show-with-an-old-hard-drive/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ERTI/FQCTM9RW/FEQERTIFQCTM9RW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ERTI/FQCTM9RW/FEQERTIFQCTM9RW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ERTI/FQCTM9RW/FEQERTIFQCTM9RW.SMALL.jpg sensoryhouse Items Needed:Old Hard DriveLaser Pointer (or beam)Wire Mirrorclick to 2:14 to see the actual unit in action - but i suggest you watch the whole video because the music is bad-ass.Learn how to MAKE one here!
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Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:05:32 PST
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
How to Build a Simple Security Camera Safe http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Simple-Security-Camera-Safe/
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Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:44:24 PDT
Laptop housing mod "DRAGONWARE" http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-housing-mod/
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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/
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Sat, 4 Feb 2012 21:53:52 PST
USB Biofeedback Game Controller http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Biofeedback-Game-Controller/
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Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:17:28 PST
Xbox Hackintosh casemod http://www.instructables.com/id/Xbox-Hackintosh/
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Tue, 8 Nov 2011 09:50:51 PST
Nunchuk-controlled Helicopter http://www.instructables.com/id/Nunchuk-controlled-Helicopter/
Nunchuk-controlled Helicopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/5IG1/GUEN7U0O/FLJ5IG1GUEN7U0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/5IG1/GUEN7U0O/FLJ5IG1GUEN7U0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/5IG1/GUEN7U0O/FLJ5IG1GUEN7U0O.SMALL.jpg a1r Welcome to my 3rd Instructable everyone ! Today we're going to build a 'device' to control a mini-sized helicopter with a Wii Nunchuk. The helicopter that we're using is a cheap (26$) 3-channel (yaw, throttle, pitch) helicopter that I bought a 1 month back from Dealextreme.com . I can say that it i...
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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/
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Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:44:12 PDT
Tesla CD Turbine With Scary Steampunk Laser PumpkinCutter Attachment http://www.instructables.com/id/Tesla-CD-Turbine-With-Scary-Steampunk-Laser-Pumpki/
Tesla CD Turbine With Scary Steampunk Laser PumpkinCutter Attachment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/5FXJ/F8JUSYO5/FXU5FXJF8JUSYO5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/5FXJ/F8JUSYO5/FXU5FXJF8JUSYO5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/5FXJ/F8JUSYO5/FXU5FXJF8JUSYO5.SMALL.jpg mrfixitrick If you wanna build something high tech, truly scary, cheap, and relatively easy for Halloween, this Steampunk Tesla CD Turbine is it! It uses recycled CD's, Neodymium magnets and a Magnetic Coupling to power tools and implements. You can order the BEST neodymium super-magnets here: http://www.kjmag...
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Mon, 5 Nov 2007 06:18:23 PST
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
Build an Amazing Tesla CD Turbine http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-Amazing-Tesla-CD-Turbine/
Build an Amazing Tesla CD Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/YTDS/F82EUB6Q/F4LYTDSF82EUB6Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/YTDS/F82EUB6Q/F4LYTDSF82EUB6Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/YTDS/F82EUB6Q/F4LYTDSF82EUB6Q.SMALL.jpg mrfixitrick Build a real working turbine from recycled CD's! This Tesla CD Turbine is based on the Tesla turbine, which was invented by Nikola Tesla in the early 1900's. Tesla's pumps and motors were unique in that they only used discs, and took advantage of the boundary layer effect. His smallest des...
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Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:42:00 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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By: Kaelessin

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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:16:52 PDT
Add a USB Power Outlet in Your Car http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-power-plug-in-2010-Prius-III/
Add a USB Power Outlet in Your Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/BS45/G0AMFK3L/FDPBS45G0AMFK3L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/BS45/G0AMFK3L/FDPBS45G0AMFK3L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/BS45/G0AMFK3L/FDPBS45G0AMFK3L.SMALL.jpg rosenberger31 Given the bulky nature of 12volt adapters for vehicles, I decided to integrate a USB power outlet in my 2010 Prius III. Although this mod is specific to my car, it can be applied to many cars, trucks, RV's, boats, ect. Finding a location for the USB power plug In the 2010 Prius III there is an un...
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Sun, 4 Oct 2009 18:55:35 PDT
Unleash the Power of Your Router! http://www.instructables.com/id/Unleash-the-Power-of-Your-Router/
Unleash the Power of Your Router! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/R8V1/G8XPRJY5/FXWR8V1G8XPRJY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/R8V1/G8XPRJY5/FXWR8V1G8XPRJY5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/R8V1/G8XPRJY5/FXWR8V1G8XPRJY5.SMALL.jpg NostalgicStone In this Instructable, we will be adding fans, a heatsink, and 9dB antenna to the LINKSYS WRT54G series router for use with DD-WRT firmware upgrade! These routers are…well…awesome. Before we begin I wanted to provide a rundown on the router to spark your interest, especially if you’ve never caught w...
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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/
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Tue, 6 Apr 2010 13:19:09 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
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
Uni-Directional WIFI Range Extender http://www.instructables.com/id/Uni-Directional-WIFI-Range-Extender/
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Thu, 20 Jul 2006 17:53:11 PDT
Simple Xbox 360 Rapid Fire Mod http://www.instructables.com/id/Done/
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Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:59:59 PDT
Laser Flashlight Hack!! http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Flashlight-Hack!!/
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By: Kipkay

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Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:09:11 PDT
Wood Veneer Laptop Mod http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Wood-Veneer-Laptop-Mod/
Wood Veneer Laptop Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/08KN/G0AMJ4GC/FYI08KNG0AMJ4GC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/08KN/G0AMJ4GC/FYI08KNG0AMJ4GC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/08KN/G0AMJ4GC/FYI08KNG0AMJ4GC.SMALL.jpg DracoGT This is my first Instructable YAY! In this Instructable I will show you how to apply a wood veneer finish to your laptop to achieve an old school look to modern tech.Disclaimer: I'm not responsable for any permanent damgage to your laptop, if you don't want to permanently change your laptop than thi...
By: DracoGT

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Sat, 3 Oct 2009 11:00:42 PDT