http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 03:56:16 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Linux-computer-tweeting/
Linux computer tweeting. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/LGD2/GNOD56GP/FLULGD2GNOD56GP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/LGD2/GNOD56GP/FLULGD2GNOD56GP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/LGD2/GNOD56GP/FLULGD2GNOD56GP.SMALL.jpg Computothought Done this for quite a while and I love it. Real computer automation. This is an instructable to get your linux computer to access twiiter via the command line for both sending and receiving tweets. The great thing about this is it will work on a system without a gui. An older computer would be perfe...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 May 2011 03:37:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-touchpad/
Cheap touchpad. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJJ/5GI1/GIWZL86S/FJJ5GI1GIWZL86S.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJJ/5GI1/GIWZL86S/FJJ5GI1GIWZL86S.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJJ/5GI1/GIWZL86S/FJJ5GI1GIWZL86S.SMALL.jpg Computothought We were thinking about getting the Ipad or a clone but they all seemed to be near a half a grand. Just not in our budget. Mostly what we wanted it for, was to be able to remotely control my home automation web server very quickly and simply wirelessly. When I saw the Insignia Infocast (aka Chumby) o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:38:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-controlled-low-voltage-dc-xmas-lights/
Computer controlled low voltage dc xmas lights. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/EBZ3/GI0TGULN/FKBEBZ3GI0TGULN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/EBZ3/GI0TGULN/FKBEBZ3GI0TGULN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/EBZ3/GI0TGULN/FKBEBZ3GI0TGULN.SMALL.jpg Computothought WARNING: DO NOT USE OR CONNECT WALL(120 or 240 volt) POWERED LIGHTS (or anything that connects to a wall socket or the like.) WITH THIS SET UP. There are imminent Fire and death hazards  if you do. ONLY USE 3 VOLT DC BATTERY POWERED LIGHTS. Use common sense and safety.  I will not be responsible for...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:52:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Automation-MSWindows-XP/
Home Automation MSWindows XP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/7ZV7/HAWBWTE9/FS17ZV7HAWBWTE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/7ZV7/HAWBWTE9/FS17ZV7HAWBWTE9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/7ZV7/HAWBWTE9/FS17ZV7HAWBWTE9.SMALL.jpg Computothought Mswindows: beginning home automation on a server. Now friends are asking me how to do home automation on an older machine with Microsoft windows XP for proof of concept. It is also not a programming tutorial. Lets see what we can do here: 1. Get or make a cable with the led's from http://www.instru...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:39:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/No-solder-parallel-port-break-out/
No solder parallel port break out. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/RGAL/H7W4SIZ2/FQERGALH7W4SIZ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/RGAL/H7W4SIZ2/FQERGALH7W4SIZ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/RGAL/H7W4SIZ2/FQERGALH7W4SIZ2.SMALL.jpg Computothought This is a great way to hook stuff to your parallel port without doing that much soldering for MSWindows, Linux, BSD, or OS/X (with support for a parallel interface). Great for prototyping projects. To be honest all the arduinos and usb port stuff is great, but I can not afford them. I do have lots o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:09:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Apple-Remote-Slideshow-for-the-instructable/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SMALL.jpg computergeek  Here are some of the completed pictures for my instructable: DIY Apple Remote Shield for the Arduino. Have fun! I hope you like it!
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:40:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Apple-Remote-Shield-for-the-Arduino/
DIY Apple Remote Shield for the Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SMALL.jpg computergeek Have you ever wanted to make an apple remote? Or maybe want to have one of your arduino creations be able to control iTunes on your Mac, your iPod, Or your Apple TV? Now you can! Awhile back I was working on a project that that I wanted to be able to start music the on my mac through the IR receiver...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:02:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-2-way-motor-control-for-the-arduino/
Simple 2-way motor control for the arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/F88U/G0SD2ZKW/FWHF88UG0SD2ZKW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/F88U/G0SD2ZKW/FWHF88UG0SD2ZKW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/F88U/G0SD2ZKW/FWHF88UG0SD2ZKW.SMALL.jpg computergeek When I say simple, I don't mean use a speed control. But control the motor directly without any external circuitry. Here's how:How this came about:I recently was working on an instructable about charlieplexing with an arduino. And I was wondering if the same principle would work with motors to some ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:34:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-Sharing/
Desktop Sharing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/OKXB/FXK69Y1C/FMOOKXBFXK69Y1C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/OKXB/FXK69Y1C/FMOOKXBFXK69Y1C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/OKXB/FXK69Y1C/FMOOKXBFXK69Y1C.SMALL.jpg gamerguy13 Desktop sharing is basically when you can view another computer's desktop and control it over the internet. If you are like me where everyone needs your assistance, this program will be very handy indeed. Whether grandma needs help or if you are in college, this is a lifesaver. Get the software ...
By: gamerguy13

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:57:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eliminate-Standby-Power-with-a-Desktop-Power-Switc/
Eliminate Standby Power with a Desktop Power Switch! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/I5HI/FUI0WIEO/FMJI5HIFUI0WIEO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/I5HI/FUI0WIEO/FMJI5HIFUI0WIEO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/I5HI/FUI0WIEO/FMJI5HIFUI0WIEO.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos We all know it's happening. Even when your appliances (TV, computer, speakers, external hard drives, monitors, etc.) are turned "OFF," they are still actually on, in standby mode, wasting power. Some plasma TVs actually use more power in standby mode than they do when in use! About 13% of househo...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 May 2009 18:05:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Several-Easy-Steps-to-Secure-Your-Computer/
Several Easy Steps to Secure Your Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/0UHH/FT3K4JUR/FOU0UHHFT3K4JUR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/0UHH/FT3K4JUR/FOU0UHHFT3K4JUR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/0UHH/FT3K4JUR/FOU0UHHFT3K4JUR.SMALL.jpg lukethebook333 VERSION 2.0 will be out soon. You can see on the last step what I have in store for this instructable, please be patient as I sift through it all and get the process rolling. In this Instructable I will show you a few tips to make your computer a lot more secure. The great thing about this guide is...
By: lukethebook333

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Apr 2009 11:09:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-your-iPhone-or-iPod-Touch-with-your-comput/
Control your iPhone or iPod Touch with your computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/MEJ0/FNNK6LBU/FVMMEJ0FNNK6LBU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/MEJ0/FNNK6LBU/FVMMEJ0FNNK6LBU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/MEJ0/FNNK6LBU/FVMMEJ0FNNK6LBU.SMALL.jpg unicycle This Instructable will teach you how to use veency, a program available from Cydia, which will allow you to control your iPhone, or iPod through VNC on your computer.This requires you to have:-a jailbroken iPhone or iPod touch with Cydia-a computer, Mac or PC (not sure about Linux although it should...
By: unicycle

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:06:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Several-Easy-Steps-to-Boost-Your-Computers-Speed/
Several Easy Steps to Boost Your Computer's Speed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/A3G6/FRL5IAQ7/FH2A3G6FRL5IAQ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/A3G6/FRL5IAQ7/FH2A3G6FRL5IAQ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/A3G6/FRL5IAQ7/FH2A3G6FRL5IAQ7.SMALL.jpg lukethebook333 VERSION 2.0! I have run the entire guide through Microsoft Word's spell checker, and went through the whole Instructable checking for errors. It should be a lot easier to read and sift through the information. You may notice some new steps as well ;) Enjoy! In this Instructable I will show you a fe...
By: lukethebook333

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:07:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Windows-button/
Windows button - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/DCLC/FK27BH40/FMWDCLCFK27BH40.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/DCLC/FK27BH40/FMWDCLCFK27BH40.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/DCLC/FK27BH40/FMWDCLCFK27BH40.SMALL.jpg wezdog1 How to press the windows button without the windows button!An insight to the life of a cheap bogan with a cheap keyboard Are some of your keys missing? Are some broken? Maybe you have a MIC keyboard without the windows button? What happens if you don't have a mouse? Then how on Earth are y...
By: wezdog1

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:10:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Disable-UAC-User-Account-Control/
How to Disable UAC (User Account Control) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/HFL9/FCZE7SKV/FV0HFL9FCZE7SKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/HFL9/FCZE7SKV/FV0HFL9FCZE7SKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/HFL9/FCZE7SKV/FV0HFL9FCZE7SKV.SMALL.jpg Hoboman I get tired of the stupid UAC always popping up and telling me, "Windows needs your permission to continue." I know it is there for protection against unauthorized changes to your computer, but I feel that my computer is pretty protected, and I'm sure others hate it always popping up too. That's why...
By: Hoboman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:24:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/External-Winamp-Control/
External Winamp Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FGJ/CEFQ/5UJERIE2A9E/FGJCEFQ5UJERIE2A9E.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGJ/CEFQ/5UJERIE2A9E/FGJCEFQ5UJERIE2A9E.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGJ/CEFQ/5UJERIE2A9E/FGJCEFQ5UJERIE2A9E.SMALL.jpg pasteler0 Nowadays, winamp have full support to keyboard shortcuts. But some time, when winamp didn’t have this feature, I was thinking in some way to make a easy way to change music by simply pressing one button, it would make things faster and would help me to change music during games. So I decided to make...
By: pasteler0

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