Instructables: exploring - technology - battery - diy - featured http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 22:51:23 PDT BLOX v1.01 PowerTube Vr. 1 for bicycle headlight http://www.instructables.com/id/PowerTube-Vr-1/
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Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:09 PDT
How to extend your photobank life http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-extend-your-photobank-life/
How to extend your photobank life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/V2TE/HF23RRWR/FSEV2TEHF23RRWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/V2TE/HF23RRWR/FSEV2TEHF23RRWR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/V2TE/HF23RRWR/FSEV2TEHF23RRWR.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi automatic translations in other languages: Italiano, Deutsch, Français, Español, Português, å,ž, CAA:89, "ž, Ií A photobank is an hard drive where you can copy your photos from any memory card. I've bought some of them for a few bucks, because lately the memory cards ...
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:15:23 PDT
simple, cheap, cool, waterproof and gummy diy battery holder http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-cheap-cool-waterproof-and-gummy-diy-batt/
simple, cheap, cool, waterproof and gummy diy battery holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/0V8A/HF23N0FE/F9L0V8AHF23N0FE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/0V8A/HF23N0FE/F9L0V8AHF23N0FE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/0V8A/HF23N0FE/F9L0V8AHF23N0FE.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi I know how many of you inventors have desired a versatile battery holder to power your projects, I know you can't sleep without that... so this strange accessory has born ;-) This gadget has a simple function, keep a battery inside, and yes you could buy an ordinary plastic black and impersonal batt...
By: andrea biffi

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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:28:57 PDT
cheap and easy PSU for Canon EOS http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-and-easy-PSU-for-Canon-EOS/
cheap and easy PSU for Canon EOS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi I think lot of guys here on Instructables know how much satisfaction is obtained building a gadget entirely by ourselves, but... sometimes it could be a clever solution opting for some nice and ready accessory. I think this is one of these cases. I recently had the need to have a power supply for my...
By: andrea biffi

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Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:57:24 PST
Build a battery pack using PVC pipes http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-battery-pack-using-PVC-pipes/
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Sun, 19 Aug 2012 09:17:03 PDT
DIY 9V Battery Clip http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-9V-Battery-Clip/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/0B7W/H4AGJH1R/F470B7WH4AGJH1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/0B7W/H4AGJH1R/F470B7WH4AGJH1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/0B7W/H4AGJH1R/F470B7WH4AGJH1R.SMALL.jpg razvan_iycdi Hi, people! In this instruct able I will show you how to make a 9 volt battery clip out of... a 9V battery :)... and some wire. So, let's get started, shall we?
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Mon, 9 Jul 2012 18:01:05 PDT
Make a USB iPhone iPod Charger On The Cheap! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-USB-iPhone-iPod-Charger-On-The-Cheep/
Make a USB iPhone iPod Charger On The Cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/ZWNY/GSUSMKOY/FZWZWNYGSUSMKOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/ZWNY/GSUSMKOY/FZWZWNYGSUSMKOY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/ZWNY/GSUSMKOY/FZWZWNYGSUSMKOY.SMALL.jpg matt.e.jenkins There are many designs for iPhone chargers out there and many are confusing or use parts that are hard to find.  My design uses parts that are easy to find, is tested works with all iPhones and iPods (as of this posting), and just works.  It is a fun and useful project.  I made one a few years ago ...
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Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:46:29 PDT
Battery Powered Portable VU Meter http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Powered-Portable-VU-Meter/
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Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:22:26 PDT
Solar powered Reverse Trike http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-Vehicle/
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Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:59:47 PDT
How to build a Solar Power Station http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Solar-Power-Station/
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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:02:49 PDT
Super overcomplicated, overengineered battery holder... http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-overcomplicated-overengineered-battery-hold/
Super overcomplicated, overengineered battery holder... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/OC06/FX23W6JM/FP7OC06FX23W6JM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/OC06/FX23W6JM/FP7OC06FX23W6JM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/OC06/FX23W6JM/FP7OC06FX23W6JM.SMALL.jpg klee27x ... for those who really have some time on their hands!The recent rash of great battery-holder Instructables has inspired me to share my own method. This requires a few specialized tools and dexterity, but I'm sure there are plenty of Instructabler's out there with the right stuff.*There's a bunch o...
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Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:15:10 PDT
DIY Coin Cell Holder http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Coin-Cell-Holder/
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Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:53:43 PDT
How to make a solar iPod/iPhone charger -aka MightyMintyBoost http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-solar-iPodiPhone-charger-aka-Might/
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Sat, 2 May 2009 23:45:25 PDT
Build a World's Smallest Electronic Shocker! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-the-Worlds-Smallest-Electronic-Shock/
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Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:27:46 PDT
How to Install the Arduino to the Lithium Backpack http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Install-the-Arduino-to-the-Lithium-Backpack/
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Sun, 8 Jun 2008 00:52:14 PDT
Film Canister LED Flashlight http://www.instructables.com/id/Film-Canister-LED-Flashlight/
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Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:52:49 PDT