http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 19:56:06 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-27-LED-Super-Light-under-5/
Altoids 27 LED Super Light (under $5) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SMALL.jpg holidayv I had made some Altoids flashlights for my kids and they loved them. However, I found them to be rather expensive to build after running to Radio Shack and buying all the parts. Then I figured out a way to make this "Super Light", with 27 LEDs, lenses over the LEDs, a 3 position push button switch, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 00:40:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Raspberry-Pi-Case-From-an-Altoids-Ti/
How to Make a Raspberry Pi Case From an Altoids Tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/713V/HAQ33LE0/FLY713VHAQ33LE0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/713V/HAQ33LE0/FLY713VHAQ33LE0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/713V/HAQ33LE0/FLY713VHAQ33LE0.SMALL.jpg crgfrench If you have a Raspberry Pi computer board, you can make a great case for it out of an Altoids mint tin. You'll need: 1 Raspberry Pi computer board 1 Altoids mint tin 1 Plastic gift card 1 Dremel or Small drill 1 Tin snips or diagonal cutter This work is in the Public Domain. To view a copy of...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 09:07:55 PST 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/Tiny-Altoid-Tin-Robot-With-Personality/
Tiny Altoid Tin Robot With Personality - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 I love robots. Normally the ones I build are quite large and wouldn't fit in your pocket, but for a change of pace I decided I would try something small and fun! This robot is exactly that, and in fact fits inside of an altoids tin. It is inexpensive, versatile (so many different sensors can be used...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:25:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Mini-Lightbulb-Tester/
LED / Mini Lightbulb Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/3BSW/HD7U0GM4/FHG3BSWHD7U0GM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/3BSW/HD7U0GM4/FHG3BSWHD7U0GM4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/3BSW/HD7U0GM4/FHG3BSWHD7U0GM4.SMALL.jpg sjroth Something I love to do is to take apart old, broken electronic devices and salvage parts from them. From many of these devices I get LEDs, and testing these can be very annoying if I don't have any 3V button cells lying around. I also occasionally use miniature lightbulbs for some projects or experi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:46:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gas-Cap/
Gas Cap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/AMYR/H1JU59IO/FY0AMYRH1JU59IO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/AMYR/H1JU59IO/FY0AMYRH1JU59IO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/AMYR/H1JU59IO/FY0AMYRH1JU59IO.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Since you've gotten into electronics, haven't you wondered if there is a fart sensor out there?  I sure did.  I discovered that if you use a methane sensor, especially the MQ-4, even at very low concentrations, it reads farts.  What if you combined that into a hat with an LED Bar Graph and a XBee?  ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:48:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Emergency-Solar-Radio/
$3 Emergency Solar Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/U89B/GLFU0MLV/F5FU89BGLFU0MLV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/U89B/GLFU0MLV/F5FU89BGLFU0MLV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/U89B/GLFU0MLV/F5FU89BGLFU0MLV.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman In honor of all my good friends still over in Japan I've decided to create an Instructable for a $3 Emergency Solar Radio.  It's a great thing in case of tsunami, nuclear melt down, or zombie invasion.  Plus it's really cute when put into an Altoids tin. My plan is to send this as a (slightly) joke...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:25:29 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/Altoids-Tin-Wallet/
Altoids Tin Wallet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FFX/PQ3O/F0ZSTDVJ/FFXPQ3OF0ZSTDVJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFX/PQ3O/F0ZSTDVJ/FFXPQ3OF0ZSTDVJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFX/PQ3O/F0ZSTDVJ/FFXPQ3OF0ZSTDVJ.SMALL.jpg merlin1974 This versatile candy tin can also be used as a wallet! In case you haven't already discovered, standard credit cards and ID's fit perfectly into the venerable Altoids tin. Check it out! This is super easy, and aside from taking time to eat all of the candy, this can take as little as 1 minute or up ...
By: merlin1974

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:11:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Best-Altoids-Tin-LED-Flashlight/
{The Best} Altoids Tin LED Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/EU8Q/H3NN9MW2/FW5EU8QH3NN9MW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/EU8Q/H3NN9MW2/FW5EU8QH3NN9MW2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/EU8Q/H3NN9MW2/FW5EU8QH3NN9MW2.SMALL.jpg Adambowker98 This instructable is an entry in the Pocket-Sized Contest, so please vote! This instructable is an entry in the Hurricane Laser Contest, so please vote! This instructable is an entry in the Green Tech Contest, so please vote! Ever need a flashlight, but don't want to lug around a big one? Or you wa...
By: Adambowker98

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:45:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-USB-BatterySolar-charger-for-iPhone-and-i/
Altoids USB Battery/Solar charger for iPhone and iPod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/MQYR/H0QH0IGB/F8TMQYRH0QH0IGB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/MQYR/H0QH0IGB/F8TMQYRH0QH0IGB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/MQYR/H0QH0IGB/F8TMQYRH0QH0IGB.SMALL.jpg haikuordie I know there are plenty of USB chargers out there for you to build.  But here's one that doesn't use a voltage regulator or an IC chip to power it.  The basic concept is to use 4 - AAA rechargeable batteries (1.2V a piece) to power the USB and a couple of solar cells to charge the batteries.  If you...
By: haikuordie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 18:50:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-USB-cable/
Steampunk USB Cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FG5/MGFF/GTMPB01Q/FG5MGFFGTMPB01Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG5/MGFF/GTMPB01Q/FG5MGFFGTMPB01Q.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG5/MGFF/GTMPB01Q/FG5MGFFGTMPB01Q.SMALL.jpg Winged Fist I’ve seen many creative Instructables on DIY steampunk keyboards, mice and other USB peripherals, but many of these don’t include “steampunking” an important part of these devices – the USB cable. This Instructable will show you how to make a quick, easy and inexpensive steampunk USB cable for your...
By: Winged Fist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:55:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Altoids-Cycle-Computer/
Wireless Altoids Cycle Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/PZTV/GMIGH5B6/FKBPZTVGMIGH5B6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/PZTV/GMIGH5B6/FKBPZTVGMIGH5B6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/PZTV/GMIGH5B6/FKBPZTVGMIGH5B6.SMALL.jpg Alexdlp This instructable will show you the how to build your own remote cycle computer for your bike! A word of warning though... this one's a monster!! Background So a few weeks ago, my usual speedometer for my bike gave up and eventually stopped working completely. I have had it for a good number of yea...
By: Alexdlp

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:42:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Travel-AA-Solar-Charger-Altoids/
Travel AA Solar Charger - Altoids! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/JRSZ/GMFIPZ51/FWOJRSZGMFIPZ51.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/JRSZ/GMFIPZ51/FWOJRSZGMFIPZ51.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/JRSZ/GMFIPZ51/FWOJRSZGMFIPZ51.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman I do a lot of camping in the summer and like to travel light.  I also love taking photos and hate it when my batteries die right before I take an awesome photo. Thus I decided to design a little battery recharger that was small, light weight, and cute.  Ok, the cute part wasn't the original idea bu...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:57:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MintyBoost!---Small-battery-powered-USB-charger/
MintyBoost! - Small battery-powered USB charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXV/N3MO/KHCEP2807KY/FXVN3MOKHCEP2807KY.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXV/N3MO/KHCEP2807KY/FXVN3MOKHCEP2807KY.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXV/N3MO/KHCEP2807KY/FXVN3MOKHCEP2807KY.SMALL.jpg ladyada This project details a small & simple, but very powerful USB charger for your mp3 player, camera, cell phone, and any other gadget you can plug into a USB port to charge! The charger circuitry and 2 AA batteries fit into an Altoids gum tin, and will run your iPod for hours: 2.5x more than you'd get...
By: ladyada

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 May 2006 04:37:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Altoids-Display/
Wireless Altoids Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/9INM/GC4GCFUA/FEN9INMGC4GCFUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/9INM/GC4GCFUA/FEN9INMGC4GCFUA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/9INM/GC4GCFUA/FEN9INMGC4GCFUA.SMALL.jpg Alexdlp This Instructable will show you how to modify an Altoids tin for a wireless 2x16 character display. Using an Altoids tin was inspired by the need to have a small yet protective enclosure for a pair of Xbee modules recently bought from Sparkfun. I purchased the Xbee Pro modules with external antenna...
By: Alexdlp

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:14:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-18-Stereo-Mixer/
Altoids Tin 1/8" Stereo Mixer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/WD25/G8QJREAV/FFNWD25G8QJREAV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/WD25/G8QJREAV/FFNWD25G8QJREAV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/WD25/G8QJREAV/FFNWD25G8QJREAV.SMALL.jpg richfiddler11 My car stereo has only one 'Aux' input, but I have several gadgets that I like to hear on a trip without swapping cables: MP3 Player, talking GPS, Blackberry, XM player, Kindle, etc. I couldn't find a commercial solution, so I came up with this little passive audio mixer that takes 1/8" headphone o...
By: richfiddler11

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 May 2010 12:03:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Desulfator-for-12V-Car-Batteries-in-an-Altoids-Ti/
Desulfator for 12V Car Batteries, in an Altoids Tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/9VAJ/FQMXF8CP/FK39VAJFQMXF8CP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/9VAJ/FQMXF8CP/FK39VAJFQMXF8CP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/9VAJ/FQMXF8CP/FK39VAJFQMXF8CP.SMALL.jpg kmpres Hello Everybody! After a year or so of reading and drooling over other people's wonderful projects in these pages I decided to finally make one of my own. Here is my first instructable, a version of the ever popular Battery Desulfator, which I built in an Altoids tin. First, some background: My u...
By: kmpres

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