http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:50:08 PDT BLOX v1.01 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...
By: harari

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:59:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Sega-Genesis-Jump-Drive/
How to make a Sega Genesis USB Jump Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/YJQ6/GB3W2824/F4VYJQ6GB3W2824.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/YJQ6/GB3W2824/F4VYJQ6GB3W2824.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/YJQ6/GB3W2824/F4VYJQ6GB3W2824.SMALL.jpg Tomcat94 This is my submission for the USB contest. Please vote for me if you like this Instructable! In my childhood days, I would play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for hours and hours on end between fruit roll up bites. I just loved my genesis, and I still have it plugged in to my TV so I can remember that time.....
By: Tomcat94

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Jul 2010 00:13:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MixDrive-USB-Cassette-Tapes-Made-Easy/
MixDrive: USB Cassette Tapes Made Easy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F9E/EDRG/GAPUSAJD/F9EEDRGGAPUSAJD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9E/EDRG/GAPUSAJD/F9EEDRGGAPUSAJD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9E/EDRG/GAPUSAJD/F9EEDRGGAPUSAJD.SMALL.jpg RikkaKoi I remember the days of the mixtape. Requesting songs from the local radio station and sitting by the cassette deck, finger on the record button. I remember the glorious day I got a dual cassette deck so that I could copy music from one tape to the next. Spending hours making mixes for friends, color...
By: RikkaKoi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:03:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-LED-powered-by-Fire/
Emergency Light/Charger from Fire & Water - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SMALL.jpg Joohansson DIY a really simple Thermoelectric Emergency Generator from very few parts. Optimized for powering with tealights/candles. With inspiration from my previous projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/ and http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-b...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:04:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-USB-Charger-Version-2.0/
Portable USB Charger (Version 2.0) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMJ/GPC8/PM7EP27W89C/FMJGPC8PM7EP27W89C.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMJ/GPC8/PM7EP27W89C/FMJGPC8PM7EP27W89C.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMJ/GPC8/PM7EP27W89C/FMJGPC8PM7EP27W89C.SMALL.jpg GoodAtIt The project name says it all. It is a device that will charge things like Ipods, PDAs, other other devices that plugs into a USB to charge. Supplies The parts needed for this project are all in the second picture. You will require: LM or MC 7805 +5VDC Voltage Regulator Type-A Female USB Port 10...
By: GoodAtIt

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Apr 2006 18:12:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-Emergency-Power-from-a-Phone-Line/
How to Get Emergency Power from a Phone Line - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/FIAD/HELXD315/F36FIADHELXD315.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/FIAD/HELXD315/F36FIADHELXD315.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/FIAD/HELXD315/F36FIADHELXD315.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos What do you do if the power is out and you need to charge your cell phone to make an emergency phone call? Don’t worry. There are plenty of potential power sources all around you. One of them is the phone line. In this instructable, I am going to show you how you can use the phone line to power your...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 12:12:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-repair-a-worn-out-clicker-on-an-optical-mou/
how to repair a worn out clicker on an optical mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/CST8/5QQEUKIKWYX/FXDCST85QQEUKIKWYX.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/CST8/5QQEUKIKWYX/FXDCST85QQEUKIKWYX.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/CST8/5QQEUKIKWYX/FXDCST85QQEUKIKWYX.SMALL.jpg pir8p3t3 After five years in a university computer lab, this mouse wouldn't respond to clicks very well, but after this two minute repair job, it's as sharp as it's first day! All you need is a bad clicky mouse, like the one pictured, a phillips screwdriver, and a nail file. remove the screw There's only...
By: pir8p3t3

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:54:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Voltage-Step-up-07-55V-to-27-55V/
Adjustable Voltage Step-up (0.7-5.5V to 2.7-5.5V) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SMALL.jpg Joohansson Introduction: A voltage step-up is a circuit that increases the voltage. It can be AC/AC, AC/DC, DC/AC or DC/DC. This voltage step-up is a DC/DC adjustable voltage regulator. Usually a voltage regulator is fed by a higher input than output voltage, for example 9V IN to 5V OUT. This circuit will take...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:00:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-Ubuntu-LiveUSB/
How to make your own "Ubuntu LiveUSB" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/1MMY/GYPNRYIO/FGM1MMYGYPNRYIO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/1MMY/GYPNRYIO/FGM1MMYGYPNRYIO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/1MMY/GYPNRYIO/FGM1MMYGYPNRYIO.SMALL.gif ajulik1997 Ubuntu is a remote computer operating system based on Linux. It is a free and open source software, using its own desktop environment. (Somwhat simmilar to Windows.) A Live USB is a USB that has a bootable OS (Operating System) on it. This instructable will help you create one! (Please bear in mi...
By: ajulik1997

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:18:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Skull-USB-Memory-Stick/
Skull USB Memory Stick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/HWMG/HFSHE1XU/FZRHWMGHFSHE1XU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/HWMG/HFSHE1XU/FZRHWMGHFSHE1XU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/HWMG/HFSHE1XU/FZRHWMGHFSHE1XU.SMALL.jpg PumpkinVelocity This instructable will show you how to make a nice quick, simple skull usb memory stick. You will need a set of Skull Key Caps from paperchase http://www.paperchase.co.uk/skulls-key-caps/invt/00503053/ A USB memory stick. A small screwdriver. UHU extra all purpose glue or similar. First dismantle...
By: PumpkinVelocity

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:09:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gameboy-advanced-USB-drive/
Gameboy advanced USB drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/CZ62/GRFMW2T2/FA5CZ62GRFMW2T2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/CZ62/GRFMW2T2/FA5CZ62GRFMW2T2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/CZ62/GRFMW2T2/FA5CZ62GRFMW2T2.SMALL.jpg MoldyClownSuit How to fit a USB drive in to an old Game boy advanced cartridge. For looks... Gather Required Materials Pretty basic. You need: 1. Small screwdriver, it uses a triangle head but a small enough Philips or Flathead will work with a little pressure. 2. Gameboy cartridge, DONT USE A POKEMON GAME, ...
By: MoldyClownSuit

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:25:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Indestructible-USB-Containment-Unit/
The Indestructible USB Containment Unit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/5U8E/HFD1F1TB/FFE5U8EHFD1F1TB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/5U8E/HFD1F1TB/FFE5U8EHFD1F1TB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/5U8E/HFD1F1TB/FFE5U8EHFD1F1TB.SMALL.jpg Zaqq      Have you ever found yourself behind enemy lines in an alien environment with an important, top-secret message encrypted on a USB drive that could prevent World War III? No? Well, the following guide could assist you if the likely situation ever arises.      This instructable will teach you how ...
By: Zaqq

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:27:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Cheap-USB-Powered-Fan/
How To Make A Cheap USB Powered Fan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3Q/SQ9Q/YMJEP282FVK/F3QSQ9QYMJEP282FVK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3Q/SQ9Q/YMJEP282FVK/F3QSQ9QYMJEP282FVK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3Q/SQ9Q/YMJEP282FVK/F3QSQ9QYMJEP282FVK.SMALL.jpg Murf How to make a cheap fan from parts bought at the dollar store. This fan can be made for about $2 (plus tax), unless you can buy a double ended USB wire, then you can make 2 USB fans for $3 (plus tax). That definately beats the $15 or $20 stores tend to charge for these types of devices. This is my ...
By: Murf

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:53:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-a-USB-Keyboard/
Hacking a USB Keyboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FN8/EKT0/F02P2KA0/FN8EKT0F02P2KA0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN8/EKT0/F02P2KA0/FN8EKT0F02P2KA0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN8/EKT0/F02P2KA0/FN8EKT0F02P2KA0.SMALL.jpg randofo How to hack a USB keyboard or any keyboard for that matter. Send inputs into the computer without a pesky microcontroller. Open up the keyboard Open up the case. You can use a screwdriver or an any ridiculous looking multi-purpose tool. Sometimes even after all the screws are removed the keyboard...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2006 21:47:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lithium-Battery-Solar-USB-iPhone-Arduino-Charger/
Lithium Battery Solar USB/ iPhone/ Arduino Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/VNKF/H58NIMKN/F6WVNKFH58NIMKN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/VNKF/H58NIMKN/F6WVNKFH58NIMKN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/VNKF/H58NIMKN/F6WVNKFH58NIMKN.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman One of the most fun and useful projects on instructables is to create your very own solar USB/ iPhone charger.  They're not overly difficult to make, nor are the parts overly expensive or hard to find.  For the most part they do a rather good job of charging up small gadgets.  Mostly. The big flaw ...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:17:19 PDT 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...
By: ROD917

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:03:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-toy-piano-to-work-as-a-midi-device-and-u/
Convert a toy piano to work as a midi device and use it with Synthesia - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/E4OB/HET1B5M8/FPME4OBHET1B5M8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/E4OB/HET1B5M8/FPME4OBHET1B5M8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/E4OB/HET1B5M8/FPME4OBHET1B5M8.SMALL.jpg Luke7412 Goal of this project: Convert a cheap toy piano to work as a midi device and use it with Synthesia (http://www.synthesiagame.com/) Other programs that use midi inputs can also be used. Approach: The pushbuttons of the piano are used to make a simple pull-down circuit for the arduino mega. The ardui...
By: Luke7412

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:15:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Customize-You-Thumbdrive/
Customize Your Own Thumbdrive!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/ABSM/HET1AKF2/FXIABSMHET1AKF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/ABSM/HET1AKF2/FXIABSMHET1AKF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/ABSM/HET1AKF2/FXIABSMHET1AKF2.SMALL.jpg schin7 Has your USB thumbdrive ever gotten mixed up with someone else's? Well, after this tuorial you will have a thumbdrive like none  other!! This is probably one of the easiest HOW-TOs out there and it doesn't require any tools apart from the ones lying around your own house..so without further ado, LET...
By: schin7

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:01:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-an-IphoneIpod-touch-charging-cable-4th/
Repairing an Iphone/Ipod touch charging cable (4th gen. and down) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/BGC1/HEBNAT29/FPUBGC1HEBNAT29.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/BGC1/HEBNAT29/FPUBGC1HEBNAT29.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/BGC1/HEBNAT29/FPUBGC1HEBNAT29.SMALL.jpg bboyArthur A couple of days ago my brother stopped by. He said he bought a 3 meter charging cable for his Iphone 4S, but it didn't work. He said he ordered it at a website without warranty, so he asked me if I could repair it. I said I'd look whether or not I could repair it. To tell you the result: I did it a...
By: bboyArthur

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:42:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Third-Hand-Fume-Extraction-Fan/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SMALL.jpg sjroth When soldering, the fumes from the solder can be very irritating, and they aren't especially good for you either. After doing some simple solder jobs I realized that I needed a way to get rid of these fumes, as the ventilation at my workspace is pretty bad. My workspace is very limited, so I didn't ...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:57:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/portable-Solar-Charged-USB-charger/
portable Solar Charged USB charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/QTLX/HEI48E2X/FWPQTLXHEI48E2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/QTLX/HEI48E2X/FWPQTLXHEI48E2X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/QTLX/HEI48E2X/FWPQTLXHEI48E2X.SMALL.jpg souichi 1- What did you make? The project is a Solar Charged USB charger, There is abundant sunlight emitted at this moment and we could use this light to charge several things such as batteries, cellphones and such more. I thought that this will be useful especially when we go into a long trip or such we ...
By: souichi

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:41:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-made-from-recycled-wood/
USB made from recycled wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/D300/HEBNNYTP/FEGD300HEBNNYTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/D300/HEBNNYTP/FEGD300HEBNNYTP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/D300/HEBNNYTP/FEGD300HEBNNYTP.SMALL.jpg Duhast This instructable shows how to convert a common usb to a beautiful one. Changing the plastic or metalic cover to wood. Materials 1.- Rotary tool with accessories for sanding and cutting. 2- White glue 3.- USB 4.- Silicone, to fill the USB body 5.- Recycled wood, in this case I take a piece from ...
By: Duhast

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:49:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Smallest-USB-LED/
The Smallest USB LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SMALL.jpg 1up Here is the smallest USB LED you've probably ever seen! It uses a USB plug made with a piece of perfboard, so you should already have everything needed to make this. No cutting up USB cables here! This kind of homemade USB plug could also be used for other things, like repairing USB cables. Suppl...
By: 1up

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:41:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Powered-LED-Articulating-Lamp/
USB Powered LED Articulating Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SMALL.jpg mattpshaw I designed this lamp as part of my senior thesis exhibition in college. It is a small-scale version of a classic articulating desk lamp that is powered by a standard USB port.  The lamp can be plugged directly into a laptop to act as a keyboard light or it can be placed in a base and powered via a U...
By: mattpshaw

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:35:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Speaker-and-Amplifier-without-complicated-e/
Make a Speaker and Amplifier without complicated electonics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SMALL.jpg TheGreatS For a while now I have wanted to make an audio amplifier, but I haven't really had any good opportunities or means to the end. When I found out about the Mono Audio Amp Breakout from Sparkfun, I started to get exited. Its perfect for what I wanted. It's effective and soldering in the right wire is n...
By: TheGreatS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:20:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-to-make-a-usb-mini-aquarium-/
HOW to make a usb mini aquarium ( for shrimps) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/6QMT/GLXHSA0O/FTY6QMTGLXHSA0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/6QMT/GLXHSA0O/FTY6QMTGLXHSA0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/6QMT/GLXHSA0O/FTY6QMTGLXHSA0O.SMALL.jpg 19charbel96 This instructable show you how to make a mini aquarium that work great for sea monkeys , triops .... Powered by LEDS connected to the usb port of your computer. IT's great office decoration :-) For this project, you will need: _light bulb ( i used 200w for her big size) _wire hanger _ small wood blo...
By: 19charbel96

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:20:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-a-Mini-B-USB-Cable-to-Power-an-Enclosed-GoP/
Modify a Mini-B USB Cable to Power an Enclosed GoPro Hero3 (With Skeleton Back Door) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V6D2/HAQ3DQUC/FATV6D2HAQ3DQUC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V6D2/HAQ3DQUC/FATV6D2HAQ3DQUC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V6D2/HAQ3DQUC/FATV6D2HAQ3DQUC.SMALL.jpg zplus I got my GoPro Hero3 for Christmas, it is a fantastic camera.  However, the battery life leaves something to be desired.  Sure, you can buy a bunch of spare batteries and change them out periodically, but if you are taking a time lapse - you really do not want to move the camera. Enter: The Frame ...
By: zplus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:52:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-30-Minute-Pocket-Digital-Microscope/
Easy 30 Minute Pocket Digital Microscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SMALL.jpg Adum24 Ever wanted to see things up close? Ever wanted to read that fine print that is just too small to read? Well, now you can! This pocket digital microscope is very easy to make and will only take you about a half an hour or so to make. It also fits in your pocket so you can take it wherever you would ...
By: Adum24

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:50:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Talk-to-Someone-Using-Ham-Radio/
How to Talk to Someone Using Ham Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/COIV/HAQ2V3ZS/FRWCOIVHAQ2V3ZS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/COIV/HAQ2V3ZS/FRWCOIVHAQ2V3ZS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/COIV/HAQ2V3ZS/FRWCOIVHAQ2V3ZS.SMALL.jpg InventorManAlways Ham radio is cool, but it can be very nerve-wracking to talk to someone on ham radio. Talking to someone on ham radio is commonly known as a 'QSO' or a 'contact'.  Although it can seem really scary at first, you won't regret a moment of it. And after a few 'contacts', you'll be wanting to make more ...
By: InventorManAlways

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:30:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Your-Own-Functional-Art/
Design Your Own Functional Art! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SMALL.jpg jsrook Introduction I've enjoyed the fruits of Instructables as a member since 2007 and thought it was time to contribute to this wonderful community.  With that, I present you an Instructable on how to design and build your own functional art! I really feel the need to start with a quote: Design is a fun...
By: jsrook

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:17:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Auto-Hacking-USB-Drive/
How to Make an Auto-Hacking USB Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/MAV6/FLKK3A8X/F5VMAV6FLKK3A8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/MAV6/FLKK3A8X/F5VMAV6FLKK3A8X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/MAV6/FLKK3A8X/F5VMAV6FLKK3A8X.SMALL.jpg Crazy Leprecaun I will teach you how to make a basic Auto-Hacking USB Drive. There are probably many different variationsof this. I will be showing you the most basic.You need two things: 1) A USB Drive devoted to this 2) The programs and files that I will show you how to make or where to get. If you have trouble m...
By: Crazy Leprecaun

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:47:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/18-Round-Infinity-Mirror-Kit/
18" Round LED Infinity Mirror Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems This Instructable covers building of a Chromation Systems 18" Round Infinity Mirror Kit, utilizing a 48 Channel Mono / 16 Channel RGB LED Controller to control 5mm common anode RGB LEDs, 32x along the outside and an optional 16x positioned in the rear mirror. While most of the frame comes already as...
By: ChromationSystems

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:06:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Autoruninf-File/
How to make an Autorun.inf File - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/ET58/FOHTTPJC/FG8ET58FOHTTPJC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/ET58/FOHTTPJC/FG8ET58FOHTTPJC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/ET58/FOHTTPJC/FG8ET58FOHTTPJC.SMALL.jpg Crazy Leprecaun In a previous Instructable, I went over this quickly and did not explain it very well. I was asked to make a full Instructable on Autorun.inf files, and here it is.An Autorun.inf file is a file that, when placed on a drive (internal or external), will allow the drive to start programs, have a diffe...
By: Crazy Leprecaun

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:39:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-an-Arduino-With-a-Wristwatch-TI-eZ430-Chr/
Control an Arduino With a Wristwatch (TI eZ430 Chronos) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/T5VO/HBNXUVNH/FLET5VOHBNXUVNH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/T5VO/HBNXUVNH/FLET5VOHBNXUVNH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/T5VO/HBNXUVNH/FLET5VOHBNXUVNH.SMALL.jpg laxap The watch The Texas Instruments eZ430 Chronos is a cool gadget. It has bidirectional radio communication, and a whole bunch of sensors: temperature, pressure, acceleration. In fact, it is a development kit for the MSP 430 (a low-power microcontroller), that TI packaged as a watch (pure genius!), an...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 15:15:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-SNES-Controller/
USB SNES Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/A2M8/G3TDW5QF/FLOA2M8G3TDW5QF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/A2M8/G3TDW5QF/FLOA2M8G3TDW5QF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/A2M8/G3TDW5QF/FLOA2M8G3TDW5QF.SMALL.jpg timeblade0 First instructable. Let me know what it needs and fixes. I did not make the circuit or program. I am just making a guide that shows step by step assembly of how to make the USB SNES controller. The original page is here: www.raphnet.net/electronique/snes_nes_usb/index_en.php This guide will conver...
By: timeblade0

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jan 2010 18:18:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunk-Data-Burner/
The Steampunk Data Burner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/T418/HAQ2TDPC/FPAT418HAQ2TDPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/T418/HAQ2TDPC/FPAT418HAQ2TDPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/T418/HAQ2TDPC/FPAT418HAQ2TDPC.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear friends, hello Steampunkers This time I show you how to upcycle a small USB memory stick to a huge Steampunk Artifact. May you will say  why he is doing something like that? The USB stick was such a handy thing... yesss, it's handy, but is it eyecatching? After the upcycling it will be eyecatc...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:09:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Easiest-Way-To-Soft-Mod-An-Original-XBOX/
The Easiest Way To Soft Mod An Original XBOX - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/O6JB/FX23VEUE/FDWO6JBFX23VEUE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/O6JB/FX23VEUE/FDWO6JBFX23VEUE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/O6JB/FX23VEUE/FDWO6JBFX23VEUE.SMALL.jpg daiatlus79 This Instructable is taken from gh3tt0h4x0r on Youtube (including screencaps, as my Gamebridge was being weird the night i did this). His two part video shows how you can do a simple install of the XBMC (XBox Media Centre) on an XBox without the need for Action Replay, a memory card or compatible US...
By: daiatlus79

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:42:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Little-USB-radar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/PW18/H9G0SLHL/FJTPW18H9G0SLHL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/PW18/H9G0SLHL/FJTPW18H9G0SLHL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/PW18/H9G0SLHL/FJTPW18H9G0SLHL.SMALL.jpg ewout A little Usb mobile radar thingy I made from scrap parts, it can be powered on usb (500ma) on any computer. The motor and usb connector were saved from a dead all-in-one printer. The radar dish from a old mac computer and the transmitter from a microwave oven. Everthing else is custom made. Now we ...
By: ewout

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 11:48:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Flash-Diskette/
USB Flash Diskette - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/JYR0/H9G125G4/FP0JYR0H9G125G4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/JYR0/H9G125G4/FP0JYR0H9G125G4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/JYR0/H9G125G4/FP0JYR0H9G125G4.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick I made this USB flash diskette a couple of months ago after salvaging floppy disks for garbage from our school's computer laboratory. I wasn't really sure what to do with it, but I got a feeling of saving them for later. Maybe I could make a lampshade out of it or just anything if I have free time. ...
By: Analogue-Chick

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:02:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Spy-Shirt/
USB Spy Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F5R/UBAD/HCZEUR4U6WW/F5RUBADHCZEUR4U6WW.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5R/UBAD/HCZEUR4U6WW/F5RUBADHCZEUR4U6WW.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5R/UBAD/HCZEUR4U6WW/F5RUBADHCZEUR4U6WW.SMALL.jpg Tetranitrate .................................................................................................................................................................................. I always thought it would be cool to have a button camera on my shirt so I could secretly record whatever I wanted to. I...
By: Tetranitrate

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2006 06:46:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Dongle-Elimination/
USB Dongle Elimination - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/I6OV/GSIFFZ12/F3ZI6OVGSIFFZ12.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/I6OV/GSIFFZ12/F3ZI6OVGSIFFZ12.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/I6OV/GSIFFZ12/F3ZI6OVGSIFFZ12.SMALL.jpg Jason-B If you own a laptop you most likely despise your track pad. Sure its fine if you just want to check your email but good luck trying to finger dance on the pad with a complex program like Auto-Cad. So your left with a couple of options; get a wired mouse (least expensive), get a Bluetooth mouse (most...
By: Jason-B

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:04:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Laptop-USB-Light-Mini/
How to make Laptop USB Light Mini - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/ZGQU/GGBZITAP/FOLZGQUGGBZITAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/ZGQU/GGBZITAP/FOLZGQUGGBZITAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/ZGQU/GGBZITAP/FOLZGQUGGBZITAP.SMALL.jpg hpsaturn I have an old damaged flash drive that I don't want to throw away, what can I do with it? Thinking about the nights my girlfriend was bothered when I had to work at bed with lights on, I decided to bring it to life as a Laptop light. Then here is what I did, How to make a laptop USB Light from reu...
By: hpsaturn

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:32:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Typewriter-Easy-Install-Kit/
USB Typewriter "Easy Install" Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/RXC7/H8TTNV3M/FM6RXC7H8TTNV3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/RXC7/H8TTNV3M/FM6RXC7H8TTNV3M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/RXC7/H8TTNV3M/FM6RXC7H8TTNV3M.SMALL.jpg jackzylkin A while ago, I designed a DIY kit that let folks dig up their old typewriters and put them to use as USB computer keyboards or as iPad docks. Even though that kit worked great, the hardest part by far was the soldering. Many people wanted to know if there was a way to put together the kit without do...
By: jackzylkin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:54:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Freeform-Arduino/
USB Freeform Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/O1VQ/H82U8JR3/FL5O1VQH82U8JR3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/O1VQ/H82U8JR3/FL5O1VQH82U8JR3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/O1VQ/H82U8JR3/FL5O1VQH82U8JR3.SMALL.jpg sath02 This is a project in attempting to improve it predecessor "Freeform Arduino" by putting it in an enclosure and having it serve the similar purposes as "Palm Arduino Kit" and "Palm Arduino II" which I can carry it in my pocket and be available to use, and to connect to easy available power source spe...
By: sath02

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:55:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mouse-with-USB-port-optional-internal-drive/
Mouse with USB port (optional internal drive) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/1RXS/H742PRDY/FC61RXSH742PRDY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/1RXS/H742PRDY/FC61RXSH742PRDY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/1RXS/H742PRDY/FC61RXSH742PRDY.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash This project for me is more useful than it first appears, I use this mouse all the time and all though it was quite fiddly to make It was worth the effort. Now why would I want a  mouse with a USB port hanging out the side? The main reason is that I do a lot of computer aided drawing on a lap top wh...
By: liquidhandwash

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:45:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Apple-External-Floppy-Drive-as-a-USB-HD-En/
Retro Apple Disk Drive as HDD Enclosure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/ENHK/H7432B2O/FQ2ENHKH7432B2O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/ENHK/H7432B2O/FQ2ENHKH7432B2O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/ENHK/H7432B2O/FQ2ENHKH7432B2O.SMALL.jpg johnmueller Fun update: this instructable was featured on lifehacker.com here. The Inspiration: I had this old Apple 800K External drive (Model No. M0131, P/N 825-1174-A) laying around and it dawned on me that it was about the same size as my Lacie External USB 2.0 HDD (Model 301103U) so I thought I'd try com...
By: johnmueller

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:17:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Blinky/
USB Blinky - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/SHAK/H71Y5ZL3/FBHSHAKH71Y5ZL3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/SHAK/H71Y5ZL3/FBHSHAKH71Y5ZL3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/SHAK/H71Y5ZL3/FBHSHAKH71Y5ZL3.SMALL.gif ledartist My projects typically involve many LEDs and microcontrollers. However sometimes I just love the simplest of things with LEDs. One of the very basic LED circuits is a blinky using astable multivibrator. This is the circuit that I've made - with hand drawn and etched PCB and with incandescent lamps -...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:25:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-USB-Cable-Flash-Drive/
How To Make A USB Cable Flash Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/N5JH/H703ZUSM/FQTN5JHH703ZUSM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/N5JH/H703ZUSM/FQTN5JHH703ZUSM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/N5JH/H703ZUSM/FQTN5JHH703ZUSM.SMALL.jpg Mahmoud Alaa You open your bag in silence and pull out your laptop and grab a USB cable and people look to you surprised  and say " What does he think hi€™s going to do with that USB cable?!!" You plug it in your laptop and continue on with your work. If you are bored and would like to change the appearance o...
By: Mahmoud Alaa

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:37:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-Altoids-Solar-USB-Charger/
Another Altoids Solar USB Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/X6U2/H672TADR/F0MX6U2H672TADR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/X6U2/H672TADR/F0MX6U2H672TADR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/X6U2/H672TADR/F0MX6U2H672TADR.SMALL.jpg Thomas Young Hey guys, I've been really inspired by a lot of Altoids solar chargers around here and I wanted to do my own take on one. This isn't going to be a very in-depth article because most of the information is already out there. I just wanted to highlight some of the changes and different things I have do...
By: Thomas Young

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:40:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Astronomy-Flashlight/
DIY Astronomy Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 While stuyding astronomy charts you don't want to ruin your night vision with those white lights so here is simple flashlight which will preserve your night vision.Our astronomy flashlight uses red LED's instead of white which will help you to preserve your night vision , it is rechargable and you c...
By: Bot1398

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