http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 16:30:06 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, ...
By: holidayv

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 00:40:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/usb-charger-1/
Portable usb phone charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/19N1/HFBJW0HP/FKC19N1HFBJW0HP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/19N1/HFBJW0HP/FKC19N1HFBJW0HP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/19N1/HFBJW0HP/FKC19N1HFBJW0HP.SMALL.jpg tealk Hi all! Today i will show you how to make usb charger its really simple projects all you need is 7805 voltage regulator, 9v battery ,usb female  and optional is  diode and switch total prize with diodes ,switch,battery,wires,.... is 1.5 or 2 dollars ( depends where you buy, how much,... i bought it ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:39:59 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/Altoids-Tin-Electric-Lighter/
Altoids Tin Electric Lighter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/UCEM/HELX6SZR/F0NUCEMHELX6SZR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/UCEM/HELX6SZR/F0NUCEMHELX6SZR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/UCEM/HELX6SZR/F0NUCEMHELX6SZR.SMALL.jpg DrummerJake The electrical lighter is an underappreciated invention, allowing heating without flame. Although a majority of these electrical lighters are great on their own, sometimes they are a bit hard to store in places they would be useful (such as your pocket) and are sometimes very dangerous as they have ...
By: DrummerJake

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 05:44:09 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/Altoids-Wireless-Pocket-Mouse/
Altoids Wireless Pocket Mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/YP6N/HCJODFAY/FILYP6NHCJODFAY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/YP6N/HCJODFAY/FILYP6NHCJODFAY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/YP6N/HCJODFAY/FILYP6NHCJODFAY.SMALL.jpg luisazmouz This is an awesome project to do with one of the many Altoids tins you have laying around. All you need is: - Altoids tin - Mini Wireless Mouse - Blue Scotch tape - Batteries (of course) - Foam, or something similar The mouse I used was one like this one: - http://bit.ly/XhZVD5 Lets get started! ...
By: luisazmouz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 18:50:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Curiously-Strong-Clear-Skies-Astronomy-Altoids-T/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/MQI3/HCB8TNH2/F8BMQI3HCB8TNH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/MQI3/HCB8TNH2/F8BMQI3HCB8TNH2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/MQI3/HCB8TNH2/F8BMQI3HCB8TNH2.SMALL.jpg envirolutionary What another Altoids flashlight? Yes, yes indeed. I wanted to share some of the things I have made because of the Instructables community! I made this flashlight for a star party I attended. I have made a few modifications, as this was my first rendition. I used the “Make an Altoids Flashlight” i...
By: envirolutionary

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:41:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Array-Program/
LED Array Program - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/5RDX/HCJOAUDA/F0J5RDXHCJOAUDA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/5RDX/HCJOAUDA/F0J5RDXHCJOAUDA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/5RDX/HCJOAUDA/F0J5RDXHCJOAUDA.SMALL.jpg Sandman_Logan5 This is my first instructable with electronics, I have made one on Website development though. I'm still trying to get the hang of creating instructables and working with electronics but I am pretty happy with this project, being that its my first one. If you have any comments or suggestions please ...
By: Sandman_Logan5

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:00:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Altoids-Pocket-RGB-Color-Changing-Led-Ligh/
Make an Altoids Pocket RGB Color Changing Led Light Show - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/6C3Y/HCB8QAJ9/F2D6C3YHCB8QAJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/6C3Y/HCB8QAJ9/F2D6C3YHCB8QAJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/6C3Y/HCB8QAJ9/F2D6C3YHCB8QAJ9.SMALL.jpg jimbo13 In this instructable i will show you how to Make an Altoids Pocket RGB Led Light Show, it is available on Ebay at this link       http://www.ebay.com/itm/400397765920?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649    here is what you will need,                         altoids tin      solder-le...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:49:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Phone-charger-with-booster-module-2-or-2-/
Pocket Phone charger with booster module ($2 or ý2 total) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/0P8A/HC3PSYQZ/F4Q0P8AHC3PSYQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/0P8A/HC3PSYQZ/F4Q0P8AHC3PSYQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/0P8A/HC3PSYQZ/F4Q0P8AHC3PSYQZ.SMALL.jpg Sjoerd X Todays smartphones are out of power within one day, but what if you're having a long day and need to make an important call at the end of the day? That is where a pocket battery charger comes in handy. These are commercially availible, but at a cost. DIY will make it easy and cheaper. Also it's more...
By: Sjoerd X

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:43:42 PST 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...
By: crgfrench

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 09:07:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Easy-Altoids-Tin-Speakers-Made-from-s/
How to Make Altoids Tin Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/BNS0/HAQ3BE0V/F05BNS0HAQ3BE0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/BNS0/HAQ3BE0V/F05BNS0HAQ3BE0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/BNS0/HAQ3BE0V/F05BNS0HAQ3BE0V.SMALL.jpg innovator007 Hello Everyone, and thank you for watching my Instructable Everyone wants speakers, but they are often very expensive, and aren't portable at all. Chances are the you have received a lot of those holiday or birthday cards that sing to you when you open them. Maybe you got an undesirable present tha...
By: innovator007

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 15:23:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Blue-LED-Light-Box-in-an-Altoids-like-Tin/
Blue LED Light Box in an Altoids(-like) Tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/VM41/H994BY7T/FPAVM41H994BY7T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/VM41/H994BY7T/FPAVM41H994BY7T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/VM41/H994BY7T/FPAVM41H994BY7T.SMALL.jpg evilrooster I have Seasonal Affective Disorder.  For years, I treated it by sitting in front of a very bright light every morning.  Some people use daylight or full-spectrum bulbs for their light therapy.  But over the last few years, blue lights, particularly LEDs, have become a popular alternative.  I've disc...
By: evilrooster

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:16:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Clandestine-motion-activated-ghost-projector-AKA-/
Clandestine motion activated ghost projector (AKA the BOO box) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/HLWR/H8CVFSO1/FLLHLWRH8CVFSO1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/HLWR/H8CVFSO1/FLLHLWRH8CVFSO1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/HLWR/H8CVFSO1/FLLHLWRH8CVFSO1.SMALL.jpg dcrow I had a spare weekend and decided that I would pull something together for Halloween this year using all the bits and bobs I had lying around. This is what I came up with! It is essentially a simple laser projector which projects an image onto a wall whilst transmitting sound to a nearby radio or st...
By: dcrow

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:00:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-accessories-tin/
Raspberry Pi accessories tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/EURW/H8CVHP5X/FPMEURWH8CVHP5X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/EURW/H8CVHP5X/FPMEURWH8CVHP5X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/EURW/H8CVHP5X/FPMEURWH8CVHP5X.SMALL.jpg fNX After waiting several months, my Raspberry Pi finally arrived. As it comes quite naked, you need some accessories to use it. First you need a SDCard to store your operating system, then you need some connection to a display, if you use it for penetration testing like I do, you may want a WiFi and a ...
By: fNX

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:00:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Heavy-Duty-Solar-Powered-USB-Charger-and-Speakers/
Heavy Duty Solar Powered USB Charger and Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/OZ57/H703Q67A/FIJOZ57H703Q67A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/OZ57/H703Q67A/FIJOZ57H703Q67A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/OZ57/H703Q67A/FIJOZ57H703Q67A.SMALL.jpg Thomas Young Hello and welcome to my second instructable! After almost 8000 views on my Altoids Charger, I wanted to show you guys this: I am intending to show you how to make a heavy duty solar-powered USB charger with built in speakers. I have seen a lot of tutorials on various solar chargers built around an ...
By: Thomas Young

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:16:43 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/Electrically-Insulated-Altoids-Tin/
Electrically Insulated Altoids Tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/CXBF/H5IRWVWA/FE5CXBFH5IRWVWA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/CXBF/H5IRWVWA/FE5CXBFH5IRWVWA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/CXBF/H5IRWVWA/FE5CXBFH5IRWVWA.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos Ah yes, it's time for another Instructable involving an Altoids tin...  But this time it's not about what's inside the Altoids tin, it's about the Altoids tin itself.  In all its greatness, the Altoids tin we all know and love has one rather major flaw for DIY electronics use: it's electrically cond...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:47:04 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/Make-an-Altoids-Flashlight/
Make an Altoids Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/JJ3G/H4AGKB71/F2YJJ3GH4AGKB71.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/JJ3G/H4AGKB71/F2YJJ3GH4AGKB71.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/JJ3G/H4AGKB71/F2YJJ3GH4AGKB71.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman It seems as if making an Altoids flashlight is a right of passage for newbie electronics enthusiasts.  It was the first project I ever did, and I continue to use it as a "my first soldering project" with the students in my middle school science classroom.  It's a low cost, low risk project that help...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:18:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-tin-speaker-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/O71R/H3Z3C8BO/FW4O71RH3Z3C8BO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/O71R/H3Z3C8BO/FW4O71RH3Z3C8BO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/O71R/H3Z3C8BO/FW4O71RH3Z3C8BO.SMALL.jpg woodworker123 I wanted a portable speaker to listen to music with but I didnt want to buy one so I built my own. It is inexpensive and fun. I did not have an altoids tin so I used the tin from an old candle.
By: woodworker123

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:46:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-tin-audio-mixer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/EZ01/H3Z3UCY4/FBAEZ01H3Z3UCY4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/EZ01/H3Z3UCY4/FBAEZ01H3Z3UCY4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/EZ01/H3Z3UCY4/FBAEZ01H3Z3UCY4.SMALL.jpg woodworker123 I had wanted a small audio mixer for a long time but they were to expensive so I built my own. I only put a volume control on two of the four imputs but you can add them to the other two or the output if you want. COVER THE BOTTOM OF THE ALTOIDS TIN WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE TO AVOID UNWANTED WIRE CONNEC...
By: woodworker123

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:26:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/altoids-triple-speaker-system-and-case-to-hold-stu/
altoids triple speaker system and case to hold stuff - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/IMDG/H3QFJQOC/FOJIMDGH3QFJQOC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/IMDG/H3QFJQOC/FOJIMDGH3QFJQOC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/IMDG/H3QFJQOC/FOJIMDGH3QFJQOC.SMALL.jpg mde santis1 this instructable is how to make a pocket sized speaker system and case to hold money, headphones, etc. supplies Supplies: 1 hallmark talking card 2 mini speakers (4 dollars at radioshack) an altoids can a soldiering iron and some soldier an old pair of headphones tape 1-2 hours depending on exp...
By: mde santis1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:28:11 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/DIY-TazerStun-glove-With-Altoids-Case/
DIY Tazer/Stun glove *With Altoids Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/R5X8/H2WEROR0/FT1R5X8H2WEROR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/R5X8/H2WEROR0/FT1R5X8H2WEROR0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/R5X8/H2WEROR0/FT1R5X8H2WEROR0.SMALL.jpg Kante Tech Hello and welcome to a a Kante Industry presentation.  This is my first actually instructable and i decided to make a electric stun / taser glove. This glove is a prototype and well eventually have extreme stealth capabilities. The shock from this voltage is high and deadly and this is mean't to be ...
By: Kante Tech

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:53:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Sign/
Altoids "Sign" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/V5K2/H2WESV0Z/FTNV5K2H2WESV0Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/V5K2/H2WESV0Z/FTNV5K2H2WESV0Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/V5K2/H2WESV0Z/FTNV5K2H2WESV0Z.SMALL.jpg haikuordie Every parent knows early on what it takes to make their child happy.  When that child is autistic, those things may be somewhat different.  My son happens to find certain things fascinating that most children couldn't care less about.  Signs are the number one thing he likes to play with.  He likes ...
By: haikuordie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 21:48:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-PDK-Pocket-Development-Kit/
Build a PDK (Pocket Development Kit) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/BJKD/H2WEOJ4C/F1BBJKDH2WEOJ4C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/BJKD/H2WEOJ4C/F1BBJKDH2WEOJ4C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/BJKD/H2WEOJ4C/F1BBJKDH2WEOJ4C.SMALL.jpg Granzeier It's nice to be able to work on projects while on the road.  This kit lets you carry an entire dev kit in your pocket. This instructable will show you how to build any of several different types of development kits (dev kit) which will all fit in your pocket.  In the lower-left corner of the above ...
By: Granzeier

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jun 2012 18:59:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Altoids-Tin-iPod-SpeakerCase/
The Altoids Tin iPod Speaker/Case! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/UMK8/H1YOI17H/FTHUMK8H1YOI17H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/UMK8/H1YOI17H/FTHUMK8H1YOI17H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/UMK8/H1YOI17H/FTHUMK8H1YOI17H.SMALL.jpg DoctorDv So my friend pulled out his fancy new touchscreen iPod nano and went to the radio function to listen to some sports game.  He checked his pocket and was dissapointed when he found out he had no earbuds, so now he couldn't check the score.  The solution for this would be to build a small, affordable...
By: DoctorDv

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 15:05:31 PDT 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?  ...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:48:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Heavy-Duty-Solar-USB-Charger-In-a-tin/
Heavy Duty Solar USB Charger (In a tin!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/5VEE/H0OJ08Y9/FCB5VEEH0OJ08Y9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/5VEE/H0OJ08Y9/FCB5VEEH0OJ08Y9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/5VEE/H0OJ08Y9/FCB5VEEH0OJ08Y9.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman Last year I made several popular instructables on creating cheap and easy to build USB Chargers.  Many people have emailed me about these and offered up many constructive ideas and comments, which lead me to reflect on ways to improve my design.  So after a full year of minty smelling solar USB char...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:42:22 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/Curiously-Strong-Tripod-Mount-for-iPod-Touch-4/
Curiously Strong Tripod Mount for iPod Touch 4+ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/2KRH/GYGGN7M0/FDT2KRHGYGGN7M0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/2KRH/GYGGN7M0/FDT2KRHGYGGN7M0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/2KRH/GYGGN7M0/FDT2KRHGYGGN7M0.SMALL.jpg Tomfhowe This is a quick tripod mount you can build that will attach an ipod touch to any standard tripod. As an added bonus, there's enough material left over after making the mount to make a little 4 legged stand for it as well! It should take around an hour to make! I made the one these pictures are of i...
By: Tomfhowe

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:03:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Altoids-Tin-Camera-Case-Desiccant-Pack/
DIY Altoids Tin Camera Case Desiccant Pack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/K92C/GXUYTKHN/FY9K92CGXUYTKHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/K92C/GXUYTKHN/FY9K92CGXUYTKHN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/K92C/GXUYTKHN/FY9K92CGXUYTKHN.SMALL.jpg noahw This is a simple camera case desiccant pack from things I had lying around the house.  I keep my DSLR in a pelican case all the time so I don't have to worry about banging it into things, the weather, floods, running it over with my car etc...but I've noticed that sometimes when it's humid outside, ...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:05:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-box-optoisolator-tester/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/DSQD/GXGHT07L/FILDSQDGXGHT07L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/DSQD/GXGHT07L/FILDSQDGXGHT07L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/DSQD/GXGHT07L/FILDSQDGXGHT07L.SMALL.jpg cb92 Optoisolators are small and hard to handle for testing. This little tester makes it a simple job. I added a modified socket to hold the larger size optoisolator. The sockets are wired in parallel. It would be easy to add wiring for the six legged optoisolators.
By: cb92

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:40:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Very-Simple-LED-Light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/WPHS/GWVXGBNC/FJQWPHSGWVXGBNC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/WPHS/GWVXGBNC/FJQWPHSGWVXGBNC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/WPHS/GWVXGBNC/FJQWPHSGWVXGBNC.SMALL.jpg freeza36 to begin, this is for beginners. I myself am one. It is very simple. It is pretty much just a red LED and 2 AAA batteries. The batteries are inside a battery case. The battery case is on the bottom of the Altoids tin (not actually an Altoids tin, but something alot like it.) The LED sticks through a...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 16:11:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-Another-Pocket-Size-Altoids-Speaker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/QE00/GWNWHCVC/FE6QE00GWNWHCVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/QE00/GWNWHCVC/FE6QE00GWNWHCVC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/QE00/GWNWHCVC/FE6QE00GWNWHCVC.SMALL.jpg Kante Tech Also can you guys please leave any comments to help improve my process! Okay so after looking around this site for a few days I was able to compile almost my version of Portable speakers. It was my first official attempt at a electronic project and I am glad at how it turned out.  Okay so i used t...
By: Kante Tech

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:17:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-smalls-Magnetic-switch-flashlight/
Altoids smalls Magnetic switch flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/G25Q/GW88L5IW/F9OG25QGW88L5IW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/G25Q/GW88L5IW/F9OG25QGW88L5IW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/G25Q/GW88L5IW/F9OG25QGW88L5IW.SMALL.jpg DanielX The first time i saw the instructables on the original Altoids smalls flashlight, i thought it was the coolest thing in the world.  (I love LED's and flashlights.)  However, i always thought, with a push button switch, having it in your pocket it was probably likely to be on while it was in your poc...
By: DanielX

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:26:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-mini-Altoids-led-light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/0Q47/GVJCJ13F/FH30Q47GVJCJ13F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/0Q47/GVJCJ13F/FH30Q47GVJCJ13F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/0Q47/GVJCJ13F/FH30Q47GVJCJ13F.SMALL.jpg Grasshopper1221 I spent about an hour building this mini led light. comments or suggestions? input would be great.
By: Grasshopper1221

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:24:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Altoids-Tin-Li-Ion-Extreme-Desk-Fan/
Pocket Altoids Tin Li-Ion Extreme Desk Fan! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/K2VI/GV7CY4U7/FASK2VIGV7CY4U7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/K2VI/GV7CY4U7/FASK2VIGV7CY4U7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/K2VI/GV7CY4U7/FASK2VIGV7CY4U7.SMALL.jpg arc20052000 This is an instructable on how to build a pocket/portable desk fan. This being dual 5 volt fans running at 7+ volts it actually puts out quite a bit of air and is kind of loud. Extremely portable and extremely functional. Note: This fan will only work in the open position is not meant to work close...
By: arc20052000

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:51:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-basic-speaker-system-that-fits-in-an/
How to make a basic speaker system that fits in an Altoids tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/EM4X/GUKARKBA/FZHEM4XGUKARKBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/EM4X/GUKARKBA/FZHEM4XGUKARKBA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/EM4X/GUKARKBA/FZHEM4XGUKARKBA.SMALL.jpg izea97sk8ter Hello all, back with another instructable!! In this instructable I will cover the basics on how to build this speaker system it is very easy to build. I suggest to solder wires together unless you cannot solder or dont have the supplies to. Anyways, I am a fourteen year old aspiring engineer. I go t...
By: izea97sk8ter

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:27:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Android-Breathalyzer/
The Droidalyzer - An open source, Bluetooth alcohol detector accessory for Android Phones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/6I0Y/GYQESZGH/FN66I0YGYQESZGH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/6I0Y/GYQESZGH/FN66I0YGYQESZGH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/6I0Y/GYQESZGH/FN66I0YGYQESZGH.SMALL.jpg alinke *****  Product Version of the Droidalyzer available now from Seeedstudio ****** The Droidalyzer is an open source, Bluetooth alcohol detector accessory for Android Phones. Pair the Bluetooth enabled Droidalyzer to your Android phone and then use it to detect your alcohol level. The Droidalyzer is ...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:36:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-iPhone-Chargers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/C947/GUVTYLOZ/F9GC947GUVTYLOZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/C947/GUVTYLOZ/F9GC947GUVTYLOZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/C947/GUVTYLOZ/F9GC947GUVTYLOZ.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick To recharge your iPhone, you could just use the standard charger that came with it, but what if you can't or just don't want to?  Want an alternative to the traditional?  Look no further, because we have it here!  Whether you want it cheap, simple, solar or portable, we've got it and you need it. So...
By: Penolopy Bulnick

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:48:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Touchscreen-I-pod-Nano-Disguise-Case/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/9SHB/GUBPGBT6/FSW9SHBGUBPGBT6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/9SHB/GUBPGBT6/FSW9SHBGUBPGBT6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/9SHB/GUBPGBT6/FSW9SHBGUBPGBT6.SMALL.jpg freeza36 I took an Altoids Smalls tin, and cut the sides off. Then i attached that into a full sized Altoids tin with a hole drilled in the side. There is cloth inside the tin, to keep the ipod from rattling. There is also a place to store actual altoids so you don't get busted for having it in school.
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:18:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-9v-USB-Charger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/U55Z/GUBPGBAV/FNNU55ZGUBPGBAV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/U55Z/GUBPGBAV/FNNU55ZGUBPGBAV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/U55Z/GUBPGBAV/FNNU55ZGUBPGBAV.SMALL.jpg astrickland1 how to build a portable charger. Does not work with iPod touch or iPhone materials -1x 150ohm resistor (optional) -1x toggle switch (optional) -1x LED (optional) -1x7805 voltage regulator (required) -1x 9v battery clips (required) -1x female usb connector (required) solder (required) soldering iron ...
By: astrickland1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:57:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Flashlight/
Altoids Tin Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/IHHD/GTLTMZ0Z/F5IIHHDGTLTMZ0Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/IHHD/GTLTMZ0Z/F5IIHHDGTLTMZ0Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/IHHD/GTLTMZ0Z/F5IIHHDGTLTMZ0Z.SMALL.jpg firepup104 Here is a simple way to make your veryown altoids tin flashlight. It works very well. It is also very bright. It is an inexpensive way to make one. I mad this one for around $10. Meterials: 1 altoids tin 2 led's (I used Jumbo ones.) 1 batterypack (I used two AAA) 1 switch (you...
By: firepup104

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:01:42 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/1W-Altoids-Tin-Laser/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/JQ5G/GTLRHPK1/FJQJQ5GGTLRHPK1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/JQ5G/GTLRHPK1/FJQJQ5GGTLRHPK1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/JQ5G/GTLRHPK1/FJQJQ5GGTLRHPK1.SMALL.jpg ApertureScience Just Imagine- The power of a 1w laser, but in the pocket sized package of an Altoids tin! It's amazingly bright- perfect for star pointing.  We'll start with the parts list: ~Altoids tin ~1-2w 445nm laser diode (Ebay) ~12x30mm Aixiz laser module (Ebay) ~Aixiz three element glass lens (Eba...
By: ApertureScience

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:10:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/mouse-3/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/AASS/GTJ1XO9X/FAHAASSGTJ1XO9X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/AASS/GTJ1XO9X/FAHAASSGTJ1XO9X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/AASS/GTJ1XO9X/FAHAASSGTJ1XO9X.SMALL.jpg Patjoe99 My altoids mouse i will enter for the altoids chal
By: Patjoe99

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Oct 2011 08:54:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-tin-Micro-SD-holder/
Altoids tin Micro SD holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/KURD/GTJF2C2P/FBOKURDGTJF2C2P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/KURD/GTJF2C2P/FBOKURDGTJF2C2P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/KURD/GTJF2C2P/FBOKURDGTJF2C2P.SMALL.jpg BigDog82000 The radio in my car has a USB port for iPod connectivity but also lets me use flash drives as well. I use several different Micro SD cards paired with a USB adapter so I can split my music collection up and switch out as I see fit. Initially I had this thing that looked like a business card holder a...
By: BigDog82000

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Oct 2011 02:33:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MintyBlaster-Altoids-Stereo-Speakers/
MintyBlaster - Altoids Stereo Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/GWKP/GTJ1XGLT/FUSGWKPGTJ1XGLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/GWKP/GTJ1XGLT/FUSGWKPGTJ1XGLT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/GWKP/GTJ1XGLT/FUSGWKPGTJ1XGLT.SMALL.jpg uhclem Introducing the MintyBlaster - a tiny amplified stereo speaker system! Rock the block with 0.5 watts of power per channel! This is mostly a re-purposing hack - modifying a finished product into something else. Some basic tools and soldering are all it takes. I built this a about a year ago but all...
By: uhclem

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