http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 14:46:13 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/An-Easy-Portable-Outdoor-Movie-Screen/
An Easy, Portable Outdoor Movie Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/8D3A/GMX1VL7N/FIY8D3AGMX1VL7N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/8D3A/GMX1VL7N/FIY8D3AGMX1VL7N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/8D3A/GMX1VL7N/FIY8D3AGMX1VL7N.SMALL.jpg sylrig One of our favorite parties involves having friends over to watch a movie on the outdoor screen. With a movie, you can easily tie in themed invitations, food and drink, music and games—but you can also call the neighbors over for impromptu snacks and a screening, and still have a grand old time. Th...
By: sylrig

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:34:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/French-Cleat-MonitorTV-Mount/
French Cleat Monitor/TV Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/OLXR/HDYZDQ5V/F5UOLXRHDYZDQ5V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/OLXR/HDYZDQ5V/F5UOLXRHDYZDQ5V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/OLXR/HDYZDQ5V/F5UOLXRHDYZDQ5V.SMALL.jpg BevelUp I hated the huge ugly stand my television came with so I made a fixed wall mount.   Photos and captions contain important information. Before Beginning Tools I used: Table saw, Miter saw, Hand drill, Tape measure. Materials: Masking tape, couple bolts, couple lags, couple drill bits, One 2x4 ...
By: BevelUp

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 23:04:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acoustic-Panel/
Acoustic Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/Y0TS/HELXCOT3/FL2Y0TSHELXCOT3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/Y0TS/HELXCOT3/FL2Y0TSHELXCOT3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/Y0TS/HELXCOT3/FL2Y0TSHELXCOT3.SMALL.jpg Alberta Leong This is Yoke Music studio, home of my musical project, Pitch Feather. My husband and I chose to embrace the true blue DIY spirit, so we decided to craft our own acoustic panels for our new home music studio. It was quite an exhausting yet fulfilling experience. We designed the panels this way beca...
By: Alberta Leong

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:50:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hidden-Cabinet/
Hidden Cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/IL1J/FY3KH9B1/F11IL1JFY3KH9B1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/IL1J/FY3KH9B1/F11IL1JFY3KH9B1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/IL1J/FY3KH9B1/F11IL1JFY3KH9B1.SMALL.jpg Romado12187 This is a hidden cabinet large enough to fit two remote controls, a wallet, a watch, and a bunch of other small items. Using this guide to direct you through this project will facilitate the process. The cabinet is hidden by a faux DVD collection that flips upward when pressed inward. WHY: My TV was...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:55:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-DIY-100quot-Projector-Screen/
Cheap DIY 100" Projector Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/M25O/FTY4CTR0/FW2M25OFTY4CTR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/M25O/FTY4CTR0/FW2M25OFTY4CTR0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/M25O/FTY4CTR0/FW2M25OFTY4CTR0.SMALL.jpg blindside360 Cheap DIY Projector screen for under $30This is a 16:9 ratio projector screen 100" Perfict for a basement game room,home Theater,computer monitor,(ect). This Project will run you $30 - $40 depending if the blackout cloth is on sale.So here's the list of materalsLath wood $7.99 (10) sheetsblack Spray...
By: blindside360

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:15:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-50-Home-Theater-Projector-for-March-Madnes/
$5 Home Theater for March Madness - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/ANLY/HE7D2UF6/FVYANLYHE7D2UF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/ANLY/HE7D2UF6/FVYANLYHE7D2UF6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/ANLY/HE7D2UF6/FVYANLYHE7D2UF6.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Just in time for March Madness!  Here's how to convert your Laptop, Smartphone, or Tablet into a makeshift projector.  It's really cheap, and can add a bit of creative fun to your next sports party! www.thekingofrandom.com Watch The Video! This project is geared mainly toward college stude...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:31:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Pianorgan-Vintage-Media-Hub/
The Pianorgan Vintage Media Hub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/QWIY/HD4VPJH3/FWEQWIYHD4VPJH3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/QWIY/HD4VPJH3/FWEQWIYHD4VPJH3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/QWIY/HD4VPJH3/FWEQWIYHD4VPJH3.SMALL.jpg Renard_Bleu It is very difficult to install modern entertainment units in the "formal" living room without taking away some of its status. Men are generally blind to this and would, without hesitation, install a shiny black 50" TV on the wall along with some towering speakers and some sort of shelf to house the...
By: Renard_Bleu

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:59:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Run-TV-Cables-Above-a-Fireplace/
Run TV Cables Above a Fireplace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/VXZ4/HCB8VZ6Q/FX2VXZ4HCB8VZ6Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/VXZ4/HCB8VZ6Q/FX2VXZ4HCB8VZ6Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/VXZ4/HCB8VZ6Q/FX2VXZ4HCB8VZ6Q.SMALL.jpg kentdvm A flat panel TV above your fireplace is very cool until you try and hide the cables.  The fireplace prevents running the cables straight down the wall and the stud framing prevents running the cables laterally inside the wall.  If your fireplace is on an interior wall, you may be able to go up the w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:29:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hidden-Video-Projector-Folding-Shelf-Carbon/
DIY "Hidden" Video Projector Folding Shelf, Carbon fiber look - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/KLZ6/HCV9CFFG/FHTKLZ6HCV9CFFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/KLZ6/HCV9CFFG/FHTKLZ6HCV9CFFG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/KLZ6/HCV9CFFG/FHTKLZ6HCV9CFFG.SMALL.jpg mkarvonen It has been about a year when i last time had the chance to do something to here, my two year old boy has been keeping me very busy and of course there is some homework to do to school. This instructables is about how to make video projector shelf that is cheap and reliable, but also stylish. The ...
By: mkarvonen

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2013 14:21:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Outdoor-Projector-Screen-on-a-Budget/
Outdoor Projector Screen on a Budget - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/8U5N/HCJO4J87/FW88U5NHCJO4J87.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/8U5N/HCJO4J87/FW88U5NHCJO4J87.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/8U5N/HCJO4J87/FW88U5NHCJO4J87.SMALL.jpg xNerdiusMaximusx Outdoor movies and video games can seem like a niche activity, but it's a unique experience that is a great crowd pleaser if you have a large outdoor space. Once you start using it, going back to your old TV seems different altogether. It's quite fun to set up an X-box and play Guitar Hero or Call o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:11:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Homecinema-Screenwall/
My Homecinema Screenwall - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/VHA6/HAQ334UJ/FJWVHA6HAQ334UJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/VHA6/HAQ334UJ/FJWVHA6HAQ334UJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/VHA6/HAQ334UJ/FJWVHA6HAQ334UJ.SMALL.jpg Falkenberg Hi, Now i do an own instructable about the screen of my homecinema. Its pretty cheap and after the final cleaning it looks great. The blueprint and measurement at first i started my beamer and take a look on the pictruresize i like and do some little marks wit a pen on the wall. then i do a litt...
By: Falkenberg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:04:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorative-Sound-Absorbing-Panels/
Decorative Sound Absorbing Panels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/5VE3/GCGULCDN/FDG5VE3GCGULCDN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/5VE3/GCGULCDN/FDG5VE3GCGULCDN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/5VE3/GCGULCDN/FDG5VE3GCGULCDN.SMALL.jpg jeff-o What better way is there to spend an afternoon, than having your kids help upgrade the performance of your home theater?  If you're a geek dad, the list is pretty small. There are many way to improve your home theater, and adding sound-absorbing panels is an inexpensive way of doing it.  In my case...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Aug 2010 10:35:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pie-tenna-The-simplest-HDTV-antenna-possible-pos/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/HF57/H9T4CNR8/FEJHF57H9T4CNR8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/HF57/H9T4CNR8/FEJHF57H9T4CNR8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/HF57/H9T4CNR8/FEJHF57H9T4CNR8.SMALL.jpg Tool Using Animal Pie-tenna was born out of a desire to make as simple an HDTV antenna as possible. Retail antennas are too expensive for what they are. And other antenna plans? Who wants to measure, make fractals and really, who keeps baluns on hand anymore? So, after much googling, and patent searches...... The o...
By: Tool Using Animal

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:55:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Industrial-looking-HomeCinema-Build-on-Budget/
My Industrial looking HomeCinema, Build on Budget, Installation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/D8B6/HBUZELTH/FWKD8B6HBUZELTH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/D8B6/HBUZELTH/FWKD8B6HBUZELTH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/D8B6/HBUZELTH/FWKD8B6HBUZELTH.SMALL.jpg Falkenberg This is my Home Cinema Installation, Its about an Projector, and the screen, i´ve build with a very low budget so you can also do something like this. It´s not realy Step by Step cause i lost some pictures but i think its comprehensible. I bought the projector 2nd hand for an very good price is an...
By: Falkenberg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:37:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Change-your-TV-cord-so-it-works-with-your-TV-mount/
Change your TV cord so it works with your TV mount. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/U85Z/HAM7WX9W/FHUU85ZHAM7WX9W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/U85Z/HAM7WX9W/FHUU85ZHAM7WX9W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/U85Z/HAM7WX9W/FHUU85ZHAM7WX9W.SMALL.jpg bryanmaree Every once in a while we take our kids to Grandma's house to stay the night. But my parents don't have a TV, so we bring ours and that way we can have a break while the kids go crazy. I built an entertainment center at my house and it can be a pain to get the TV down and put it back up again. Too ma...
By: bryanmaree

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:00:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Opening-Locked-DVD-Cases-The-GreenRed-Lock-Kind/
Opening Locked DVD Cases (The Green/Red Lock Kind) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/AVD7/FDIY2X69/FS2AVD7FDIY2X69.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/AVD7/FDIY2X69/FS2AVD7FDIY2X69.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/AVD7/FDIY2X69/FS2AVD7FDIY2X69.SMALL.jpg rockiesjason I will be walking you through how to open locking DVD cases that have the Green/Red lock symbol on the edge of the case. If you have the kind with the red bar, see this instructable. Of course, I do not encourage you to use this for illegal purposes. I figured this out due to bringing home DVDs from...
By: rockiesjason

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2008 15:40:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Shoebox-iPhoneiPod-Projector/
How to Make a Shoebox iPhone/iPod Projector (WITH TEST VIDEO) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/N1D5/H8RVC5L2/F57N1D5H8RVC5L2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/N1D5/H8RVC5L2/F57N1D5H8RVC5L2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/N1D5/H8RVC5L2/F57N1D5H8RVC5L2.SMALL.jpg sher179 This guide will help you make an awesome iPhone or iPod Projector out of a few household tools! Supplies You'll Need These are all the things you'll need to make the projector: Scissors Tape Shoebox Construction Paper Magnifying Glass iPhone/iPod Clay Cutting The Paper Cut the paper to fit aro...
By: sher179

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:30:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Lift-Cabinet-Shelvesfoo/
TV Lift Cabinet - Shelves - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/JHFU/H8CVFQ0G/F57JHFUH8CVFQ0G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/JHFU/H8CVFQ0G/F57JHFUH8CVFQ0G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/JHFU/H8CVFQ0G/F57JHFUH8CVFQ0G.SMALL.jpg ihart Our TV Lift Cabinet listed here is still working great.   I wanted to add shelves above the lift cabinet so that when the TV is in the down position, we can see our family pictures and display our book collection.   The shelves also will serve as a place for our center channel speaker and an IR sens...
By: ihart

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:36:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-and-cheap-indoor-TV-antenna/
Simple and cheap indoor TV antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/CWFN/H7UR8P66/FJYCWFNH7UR8P66.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/CWFN/H7UR8P66/FJYCWFNH7UR8P66.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/CWFN/H7UR8P66/FJYCWFNH7UR8P66.SMALL.jpg JeonLab I haven't had a cable TV for the last several years since I found my family didn't need so many (too many) channels and could watch handful of channels for free through antenna. It's called OTA (over the air) channels. You may have to give up some of your favorite channels (I personally miss the Dis...
By: JeonLab

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 09:22:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Extreme-CD-Repair/
Extreme CD Repair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/QZMP/F9053ZAH/FWVQZMPF9053ZAH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/QZMP/F9053ZAH/FWVQZMPF9053ZAH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/QZMP/F9053ZAH/FWVQZMPF9053ZAH.SMALL.jpg supervillain This method is the most extremely effective way on bringing back unreadable and heavily scratched CD's but a word of CAUTION! it is also the most risky and dangerous! You need the following to begin with. 1. A Gas Stove 2. Cotton Towel 3. Pot with 2 inch of water. 4. Fork. Position the f...
By: supervillain

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:00:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Four-Steps-to-Build-an-Ambilight-for-Projector-Scr/
Four Steps to Build an Ambilight for Projector Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/KE9W/H58P2KI2/FW9KE9WH58P2KI2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/KE9W/H58P2KI2/FW9KE9WH58P2KI2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/KE9W/H58P2KI2/FW9KE9WH58P2KI2.SMALL.jpg LEDLightingHut I built an ambilight mounting behind my projector screen to sort of replicate the philips experience. This is obviously for people that do not put up their screen when not in use. I thought I would be putting the screen up way back when first building the cinema. I was even looking at electric scree...
By: LEDLightingHut

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:45:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardwood-floorstanding-speakers/
Hardwood floor|standing speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/FYD6/H4619T8P/FFTFYD6H4619T8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/FYD6/H4619T8P/FFTFYD6H4619T8P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/FYD6/H4619T8P/FFTFYD6H4619T8P.SMALL.jpg hells-oui Did you end up with a spare box of scrap hardwood flooring? Make a set of floor standing speakers with it! Skill level Intermediate - advanced woodworking Materials Scrap hardwood Speaker components. Assorted wood screws - #6 or #8 Paint (optional) Packaging foam Wood glue Liquid nails Tools Dril...
By: hells-oui

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 17:56:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Theater-Under-%24500-tips-and-tricks/
Home Theater Under $500 (tips and tricks) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FUO/ZEFU/F2H0OX6C/FUOZEFUF2H0OX6C.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUO/ZEFU/F2H0OX6C/FUOZEFUF2H0OX6C.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUO/ZEFU/F2H0OX6C/FUOZEFUF2H0OX6C.SMALL.jpg Gamer6460 I managed to construct a relatively large projection theater, by cutting corners, doing a little deal hunting, and making some things on my own. For under $500. Everything I have done can be scaled down for you on home, for either a temporary or permanent installation. Acquiring the projector I...
By: Gamer6460

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2007 20:48:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-TV-Lift-cabinet/
How to Make a TV Lift cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/H9RT/GYDLNWSO/F36H9RTGYDLNWSO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/H9RT/GYDLNWSO/F36H9RTGYDLNWSO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/H9RT/GYDLNWSO/F36H9RTGYDLNWSO.SMALL.jpg ihart Do you hate walking into your living room or family room and seeing a huge black TV flat screen dominating your view?   Do you wish that you could just make it disappear when you're not watching?  If so, read on.  We will show you how to build a TV lift cabinet that hides your flat screen TV in a ni...
By: ihart

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:26:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-surfacing-CDs-so-they-work-again./
Re-surfacing CDs so they work again. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FM3/KI44/CVSEP27VCUN/FM3KI44CVSEP27VCUN.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM3/KI44/CVSEP27VCUN/FM3KI44CVSEP27VCUN.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM3/KI44/CVSEP27VCUN/FM3KI44CVSEP27VCUN.SMALL.jpg germanpickle A simple way to remove scratches from a cd so you can get your data back off the disc again. Gather Required Materials. First gather the following materials. - Paper towel (softer is better) - Polishing cloth (eyeglasses cloth will do fine) - CD scratched beyond playability (Easy to find) - Can ...
By: germanpickle

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:17:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Improved-LCD-Overhead-Projector/
Cheap Improved LCD Overhead Projector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/FGAB/FGBQ3V05/FP5FGABFGBQ3V05.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/FGAB/FGBQ3V05/FP5FGABFGBQ3V05.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/FGAB/FGBQ3V05/FP5FGABFGBQ3V05.SMALL.jpg themakeclass This is an other Instructable about how to build your own cheap LCD projector, but with some improvements.More information about this project here, here and hereThe Make ClassWillem de Kooning Academy Rotterdamhttp://blog.wdka.nl/make Parts, tools & links SHOPPINGLIST# Overhead projector - 20~50 ...
By: themakeclass

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 May 2008 11:45:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-projector-for-your-iPodiPhone-for-a/
How to make a projector for your iPod/iPhone for about a $1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SMALL.jpg MattBothell This is a fun easy project that anyone can make in about 15-20 minutes. The whole project only cost me a dollar and works good enough that I can enjoy an entire movie on it. The way it works is the light from your phone or iPod goes through the magnifying glass and magnifies onto the wall. The whole...
By: MattBothell

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:28:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-watch-TV-on-your-Computer-for-free-Legall/
How to watch TV on your Computer for free! (Legally and illegally) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/PM3E/FB7FYNNI/FCWPM3EFB7FYNNI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/PM3E/FB7FYNNI/FCWPM3EFB7FYNNI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/PM3E/FB7FYNNI/FCWPM3EFB7FYNNI.SMALL.gif joejoerowley Hi, In this short instructable I going to show you a compilation of my favorite legal and illegal methods of watching TV on your computer. You may be surprised of how many great tv shows you can watch on the internet for free totally legally. If you have any suggestions please feel free to leave me ...
By: joejoerowley

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:36:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-tuneable-tv-antenna/
Building a tuneable tv antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/9I12/FDWI2NJD/F3F9I12FDWI2NJD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/9I12/FDWI2NJD/F3F9I12FDWI2NJD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/9I12/FDWI2NJD/F3F9I12FDWI2NJD.SMALL.jpg frickelkram Working on a project about measurement of DVB-T signals i needed a tunable antenna. The problem with DVB-T in Germany is that the frequencies spread over a wide frequency range. If you like to use good antennas for every channel you have to use more than one antenna. Looking at the channel spectrum ...
By: frickelkram

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:37:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Speaker-Wires-Under-Baseboards/
Speaker Wires Under Baseboards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/65HN/GMX1QIIT/F7B65HNGMX1QIIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/65HN/GMX1QIIT/F7B65HNGMX1QIIT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/65HN/GMX1QIIT/F7B65HNGMX1QIIT.SMALL.jpg oakback I have no attic, and no basement or crawlspace to run wires. I also don't have carpet, so I can't just stuff speaker wires under the edges. Previously, I simply stapled the wire to the baseboard, but it looked bad and toddlers like to yank them. After getting a new TV and mounting it on the wall, I ...
By: oakback

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:33:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-Theater/
Backyard Theater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/4E6U/F8DOSULG/F394E6UF8DOSULG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/4E6U/F8DOSULG/F394E6UF8DOSULG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/4E6U/F8DOSULG/F394E6UF8DOSULG.SMALL.jpg MedMisfit First time/long time...Inspired by the Guerrilla Drive-in Instructable by plusbryan, I built a temporary backyard theater. This Instructable will cover the basics on building a projection screen that won't break a budget or be pushed around by an evening breeze. Materials My vision was a 8' x 16'...
By: MedMisfit

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2007 16:14:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Projector-Lamp-v10/
LED Projector Lamp v.1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/GNIC/G9NH8RWF/FKRGNICG9NH8RWF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/GNIC/G9NH8RWF/FKRGNICG9NH8RWF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/GNIC/G9NH8RWF/FKRGNICG9NH8RWF.SMALL.jpg claudiopolis My first video projector. Ever. Last year I came across a cheap Toshiba TLP T70M projector on some e-bay wanna-be site over here in Romania. It had no lamp at all but other than that it was operating properly (or so the salesman told me). I traded it for a Shuttle computer I had in my closet and...
By: claudiopolis

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 14:51:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-fractal-antenna-for-HDTV-DTV-plus-/
How to make a fractal antenna for HDTV / DTV plus more on the cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/HBS5/FP8NM7XM/FD0HBS5FP8NM7XM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/HBS5/FP8NM7XM/FD0HBS5FP8NM7XM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/HBS5/FP8NM7XM/FD0HBS5FP8NM7XM.SMALL.jpg williamruckman This instructable is from: http://ruckman.net/archives.htm#FEATURED and submitted by William Ruckman of http://ruckman.net The first thing I would like to discuss is a little history, theory, and uses for fractal antennas. Fractal antennas are a recent discovery. First discovered back in 1988 by...
By: williamruckman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Jan 2009 06:44:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-simple-media-projector-with-a-recycled-ike/
Cheap & simple media projector with a recycled ikea lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/DHKK/G5LEK99O/F35DHKKG5LEK99O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/DHKK/G5LEK99O/F35DHKKG5LEK99O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/DHKK/G5LEK99O/F35DHKKG5LEK99O.SMALL.jpg derte84 The purpose of the project is to recycle an old ikea lamp I have into something more stylish.  In my case, I want a better decorative lamp, but with few modification you can have a slide projector (powered by leds or standard bulb) or even a video projector. If you are interested, you can view the ...
By: derte84

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:32:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Portable-Projector-Screen/
Cheap Portable Projector Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/SI2Z/G4UH8U5T/FIKSI2ZG4UH8U5T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/SI2Z/G4UH8U5T/FIKSI2ZG4UH8U5T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/SI2Z/G4UH8U5T/FIKSI2ZG4UH8U5T.SMALL.jpg TimBTodd I finally decided to upgrade from the sheet I had tacked to my wall. I had a small budget, and wanted to be able to take it down when I wasn't using it and this is what I came up with. Materials I already had some of the materials, so it cost me less than a dollar, but it could be done for arou...
By: TimBTodd

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:51:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-an-LCD-Monitor-as-a-TV-without-a-Computer/
Use an LCD Monitor as a TV Without a Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FWM/1X65/KSSEYSYVB8J/FWM1X65KSSEYSYVB8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWM/1X65/KSSEYSYVB8J/FWM1X65KSSEYSYVB8J.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWM/1X65/KSSEYSYVB8J/FWM1X65KSSEYSYVB8J.SMALL.jpg atomic16 LCD TVs have come down in price, but not enough. If you have a cable box, than your tv tuner is in the that box, not in the tv, so then why buy a tv with a tuner you will never use? Believe it or not you can save almost $200 when you buy a computer monitor instead of a tv. Make Sure You Have All ...
By: atomic16

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2007 17:08:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Multitouch-Display/
Interactive Multitouch Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FL8/U6C9/F3ER7VLY/FL8U6C9F3ER7VLY.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FL8/U6C9/F3ER7VLY/FL8U6C9F3ER7VLY.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FL8/U6C9/F3ER7VLY/FL8U6C9F3ER7VLY.SMALL.jpg turkey tek Between the Apple iPhone and Microsoft's interactive table, multi-touch displays are all the rage. This instructable will show you how to turn your lcd projector into an interactive multi-touch display table using a few cheap components readily available from the hardware store.Here is a video of m...
By: turkey tek

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2007 06:36:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Large-DB8-HDTV-Antenna-Big-Bertha/
Build a Large DB8 HDTV Antenna: Big Bertha - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/L3MH/G145RBRQ/F7VL3MHG145RBRQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/L3MH/G145RBRQ/F7VL3MHG145RBRQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/L3MH/G145RBRQ/F7VL3MHG145RBRQ.SMALL.jpg deceiver We've had Cable TV and Cable Internet. It seems that there is less and less on cable than there ever was. Cable in my area is $49. I eventually cut down to basic for $20 and supplemented with Netflix. Netflix is excellent by the way but that's another story. We also have my macintosh connected to th...
By: deceiver

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