http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 06:40:52 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-wood-desk/
Pallet wood desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/7G2K/HERM6T6X/F8H7G2KHERM6T6X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/7G2K/HERM6T6X/F8H7G2KHERM6T6X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/7G2K/HERM6T6X/F8H7G2KHERM6T6X.SMALL.jpg andrewtolliday Howdy everyone Long time fan and user of the site, inspired by so many others here I thought I ought to start sharing too. This is my first ible and covers my turning most of a large pallet into a sizable and solid computer desk with minimal tools and minimal expense. I had varnish and fixings suf...
By: andrewtolliday

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:49:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mouse-Mouse!/
Mouse Mouse! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FN5/FXSH/F0ZTLK0N/FN5FXSHF0ZTLK0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN5/FXSH/F0ZTLK0N/FN5FXSHF0ZTLK0N.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN5/FXSH/F0ZTLK0N/FN5FXSHF0ZTLK0N.SMALL.jpg canida Hacked travel-size (hardware) mouse + taxidermied (wetware) mouse = Mouse Mouse! Fully functional, and furry! Warning: this project involves taxidermy, dremels, and sometimes graphic pictures of dead animals. While there are no guts in this tutorial, viewer discretion is still advised. If you are o...
By: canida

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:14:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sonic-Screwdriver-TV-B-Gone-Conversion/
Sonic Screwdriver TV-B-Gone Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SMALL.jpg furrysalamander So last month, I found out my friend's birthday was coming up, and I decided I had to get them something amazing.  She's a really big Doctor Who fan, and I had just finished watching all of the episodes currently on Netflix.  I was browsing around online looking for Doctor Who related presents, and ...
By: furrysalamander

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:36:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/WorkPlay-Laptop-Stand/
Work/Play Laptop Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/NW8P/HDOWAQRL/FZ1NW8PHDOWAQRL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/NW8P/HDOWAQRL/FZ1NW8PHDOWAQRL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/NW8P/HDOWAQRL/FZ1NW8PHDOWAQRL.SMALL.jpg madhur410 I have my desk arranged in a certain way, with my home laptop sitting in one corner. My current job allows me the opportunity to occasionally work from home. Since my job usually consists of plenty of CAD work, I try to avoid working straight off of my laptop. I don't want to pay for a dock, and I f...
By: madhur410

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:41:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Port-a-Raspberry-Pi-Project/
Port a Raspberry Pi Project: - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/W1OM/HDOW6I2S/F69W1OMHDOW6I2S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/W1OM/HDOW6I2S/F69W1OMHDOW6I2S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/W1OM/HDOW6I2S/F69W1OMHDOW6I2S.SMALL.jpg old_alex Raspberry PI Powered by AC,  Automobile Accessory or Rechargeable DC source The eventual result of this instructable is, a portable (self powered) raspberry pi system to run field experiments.  Part 1 Small inexpensive portable system that includes, Computer (RPI), Monitor with Audio speakers (...
By: old_alex

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2013 13:05:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Cardboard-Computer/
The Cardboard Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/DF26/HDOW9Y7F/F3PDF26HDOW9Y7F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/DF26/HDOW9Y7F/F3PDF26HDOW9Y7F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/DF26/HDOW9Y7F/F3PDF26HDOW9Y7F.SMALL.jpg sunFlow3r Hey everybody!  This is the cardboard computer case I made.  I had an old ancient Dell Dimension 2400 that was in serious need of a make over, just in time for the Cardboard and Duck Tape contest! Even though it seems like it would be very hard, taking apart a computer and putting it back together a...
By: sunFlow3r

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:14:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Microcontroller-controlled-Home-Entertainment-Syst/
Microcontroller controlled Home Entertainment System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/PZ2C/HD4VHOCD/F6DPZ2CHD4VHOCD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/PZ2C/HD4VHOCD/F6DPZ2CHD4VHOCD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/PZ2C/HD4VHOCD/F6DPZ2CHD4VHOCD.SMALL.jpg Propellerpowered This Instructable will take you on my journey to replace my old Netflix/Vudu Bluray player with a PC based entertainment station for my LCD projector.  I wanted to be able to access and control Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, Crackle, NBC, ABC, and the Weather Channel using only a simple remote control.   ...
By: Propellerpowered

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:48:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Running-3-monitors-by-installing-second-PCI-Expres/
Running 3 monitors by installing second PCI Express card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/U71H/HD4VG2OK/FEPU71HHD4VG2OK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/U71H/HD4VG2OK/FEPU71HHD4VG2OK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/U71H/HD4VG2OK/FEPU71HHD4VG2OK.SMALL.jpg MikeKulls I wanted to run 3 monitors on my PC but it only had a single video card slot. That meant I could only run 1 video card and a single video card usually only supports 2 monitors. Some high end cards support 3 or more monitors but of course I wanted to do this on the cheap! I'd heard it was possible to...
By: MikeKulls

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:24:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Powered-LED-Articulating-Lamp/
USB Powered LED Articulating Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SMALL.jpg mattpshaw I designed this lamp as part of my senior thesis exhibition in college. It is a small-scale version of a classic articulating desk lamp that is powered by a standard USB port.  The lamp can be plugged directly into a laptop to act as a keyboard light or it can be placed in a base and powered via a U...
By: mattpshaw

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:35:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-GoPro-Mount/
3D Printed GoPro Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VL0Z/HD4VLX6L/F4TVL0ZHD4VLX6L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VL0Z/HD4VLX6L/F4TVL0ZHD4VLX6L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VL0Z/HD4VLX6L/F4TVL0ZHD4VLX6L.SMALL.jpg freeza36 For the "Up" Challenge I decided to make something that I have wanted to make for a while now; a 3D printed GoPro mount. They are expensive to buy at stores, and I now have access to not only Solidworks designing program, but 3D printers. It does cost money of course, but at least I have access to t...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:46:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Your-Own-Functional-Art/
Design Your Own Functional Art! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SMALL.jpg jsrook Introduction I've enjoyed the fruits of Instructables as a member since 2007 and thought it was time to contribute to this wonderful community.  With that, I present you an Instructable on how to design and build your own functional art! I really feel the need to start with a quote: Design is a fun...
By: jsrook

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:17:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/R-Kaid-Redelux-The-ultimate-arcade-experience/
R-Kaid Redelux - The ultimate arcade experience - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/WVZ5/HAQ2ZUUK/F1BWVZ5HAQ2ZUUK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/WVZ5/HAQ2ZUUK/F1BWVZ5HAQ2ZUUK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/WVZ5/HAQ2ZUUK/F1BWVZ5HAQ2ZUUK.SMALL.jpg quizz_kid R-Kaid Redelux - The arcade experience Hi guys. I´m back with a new project. As some of you may know, I created a MAME machine  titled R-Kaid-6 (http://www.instructables.com/id/R-Kaid-6-8/) A year or so had passed, and I felt like I wanted to refine that concept. So I begun sketching on a new desig...
By: quizz_kid

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:39:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/wireless-mouse-in-a-nes-gamepad-3/
wireless mouse in a nes gamepad 3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/WVHT/HAQ37SXW/F0DWVHTHAQ37SXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/WVHT/HAQ37SXW/F0DWVHTHAQ37SXW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/WVHT/HAQ37SXW/F0DWVHTHAQ37SXW.SMALL.jpg champx Here is my third version of the mouse nes the original nes mouse was made by MrPumpernickel you can see the original at: http://threepercentdone.com/#12 it is shorter, better design, more ergonomic than my V2 and with logitech electronics first, cut and keep the necessary elements that is to...
By: champx

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:17:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-POF-home-user-network/
Building POF home user network - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/NZ0C/HANABVXH/FGKNZ0CHANABVXH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/NZ0C/HANABVXH/FGKNZ0CHANABVXH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/NZ0C/HANABVXH/FGKNZ0CHANABVXH.SMALL.jpg Milen Nowadays there are two known for the majority of the Internet users possibilities to build their home network – one based on Ethernet solution using the UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable; and the second one based on the WI FI technology.     Both used techniques have their disadvantages:     For t...
By: Milen

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:06:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Painting-For-Illustrators/
Digital Painting For Illustrators - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/ICE9/HABDGA8J/FQIICE9HABDGA8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/ICE9/HABDGA8J/FQIICE9HABDGA8J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/ICE9/HABDGA8J/FQIICE9HABDGA8J.SMALL.jpg EmmettO I've been drawing with pen on paper since I was four but I could never get the hang of painting. Illustration is, at least for me, very different than painting.  I've been interested in digital painting for a while now. I tried doing it with a mouse but never got anywhere. I then got a little bambo...
By: EmmettO

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 07:48:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/You-want-to-do-what-With-WHAT/
Control LEDs by Laptop or other Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/TA31/HA4MMJNM/F46TA31HA4MMJNM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/TA31/HA4MMJNM/F46TA31HA4MMJNM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/TA31/HA4MMJNM/F46TA31HA4MMJNM.SMALL.jpg Dream Dragon This project is very much geared towards Christmas Decorations but with a little imagination the technique could be applied to all sorts of other applications. It's REALLY important normally to not connect anything DIRECTLY to the computer.  These LED based lights are designed to work on THREE dry ...
By: Dream Dragon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 02:35:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Tablet-Handles/
Computer Tablet Handles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/AQ68/HA4MMB9I/FIRAQ68HA4MMB9I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/AQ68/HA4MMB9I/FIRAQ68HA4MMB9I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/AQ68/HA4MMB9I/FIRAQ68HA4MMB9I.SMALL.jpg Twicewidowed I like to have my computer Tablet on my lap while watching TV from my easy chair by the fireplace on a cold winter’s day.  I find news programs, etc., more interesting if simultaneously researched on the Internet.  But I have a problem with my Tablet ... the dang thing is so thin and slippery that i...
By: Twicewidowed

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Dec 2012 18:30:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-A-Lantern-Recycled-Computer-Power-Supply-Fla/
Hack-A-Lantern: Recycled Computer Power Supply Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/JLJC/H8CVIC6S/FVEJLJCH8CVIC6S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/JLJC/H8CVIC6S/FVEJLJCH8CVIC6S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/JLJC/H8CVIC6S/FVEJLJCH8CVIC6S.SMALL.jpg bennelson Do you have lots of spare computer parts? Do you like to be prepared for emergencies? Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse? Do you get what I mean when I say the word "Junk-Punk"? If so, then you should build yourself a Recycled Computer Power Supply Lantern! Using salvaged, repurposed, and reus...
By: bennelson

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:41:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-turn-a-Millennium-Falcon-into-a-PC/
How to turn a Millennium Falcon into a PC! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/K8DQ/H9G0W8BC/FU6K8DQH9G0W8BC.SMALL.jpg BradJordan I wanted to build a unique computer to hook up to my TV to watch movies. I searched the Internet for a while trying to get an idea of what I could make it out of and finally ran across the 1979 Kenner Millennium Falcon. While I was searching I found only a few other people that have modded this, one...
By: BradJordan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:24:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Musical-Floppy-Drives/
How to Make Musical Floppy Drives - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/2NUQ/H2MYK9ZA/FEM2NUQH2MYK9ZA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/2NUQ/H2MYK9ZA/FEM2NUQH2MYK9ZA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/2NUQ/H2MYK9ZA/FEM2NUQH2MYK9ZA.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick My brother posted a video about this on facebook almost a year ago. Some old floppy drives playing Bach's masterpiece Toccata & Fugue and it got me really interested. So I read about it when the author posted a how-to on his blog and did a couple of tweaking using SammyIAm's Musical...
By: Analogue-Chick

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 23:10:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Podpadstudios-R2D2-Computer-Case-Mod/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/A37Q/H94ZAPEM/F0KA37QH94ZAPEM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/A37Q/H94ZAPEM/F0KA37QH94ZAPEM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/A37Q/H94ZAPEM/F0KA37QH94ZAPEM.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios R2D2  Computer http://www.podpadstudios.co.uk I have a bit of a passion for building unusual computer cases and have spent many years trying to come up with different types of designs. I have always wanted to make a full size R2D2. Combining my desire to make a full size R2D2 and computer modding re...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 13:36:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RaspberryPi-Powered-Wearable-Computer/
RaspberryPi Powered Wearable Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/KRA5/H8RVBII7/F29KRA5H8RVBII7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/KRA5/H8RVBII7/F29KRA5H8RVBII7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/KRA5/H8RVBII7/F29KRA5H8RVBII7.SMALL.jpg meztek I have been interested in wearable computing for a while.  Until the RaspberryPi was released, there was no affordable and compact option for the computer part of a wearable computer.  My original setup used a laptop in a backpack, but that is a little too big to be practical.  I have seen a lot of ...
By: meztek

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:35:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CHIP-8-and-the-Pocket-Mini-Computer/
CHIP-8 and the Pocket Mini Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/ZWA8/H8TTOHCV/FG8ZWA8H8TTOHCV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/ZWA8/H8TTOHCV/FG8ZWA8H8TTOHCV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/ZWA8/H8TTOHCV/FG8ZWA8H8TTOHCV.SMALL.jpg Propellerpowered Everyone who follows my Instructables and projects knows that I tend to be  stuck in the 80s.    This time I'm setting the time machine for the year 1977, when the average monthly rent as $240.00 and a gallon of gas was 65 cents.  Jimmy Carter was the president of the United States, and while home ...
By: Propellerpowered

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:19:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mouse-with-USB-port-optional-internal-drive/
Mouse with USB port (optional internal drive) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/1RXS/H742PRDY/FC61RXSH742PRDY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/1RXS/H742PRDY/FC61RXSH742PRDY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/1RXS/H742PRDY/FC61RXSH742PRDY.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash This project for me is more useful than it first appears, I use this mouse all the time and all though it was quite fiddly to make It was worth the effort. Now why would I want a  mouse with a USB port hanging out the side? The main reason is that I do a lot of computer aided drawing on a lap top wh...
By: liquidhandwash

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:45:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man-Mixed-Media-Stained-Glass-Computer-Compon/
Iron Man Mixed-Media Stained Glass Computer Component Mosaic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/AXGG/H742SDVX/F8WAXGGH742SDVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/AXGG/H742SDVX/F8WAXGGH742SDVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/AXGG/H742SDVX/F8WAXGGH742SDVX.SMALL.jpg kymedicineman I love comic books and stained glass.  I have had this project in my mind for 3 years after learning that Iron Man movie was being made.  The Idea First was the idea.  I drew a quick sketch of what I wanted the end piece to look like. Give the man a hand Next step was trying to figure out how ...
By: kymedicineman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:44:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Raspberry-Pi-Case/
Lego Raspberry Pi Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/OTHJ/H6MF3J1K/FGPOTHJH6MF3J1K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/OTHJ/H6MF3J1K/FGPOTHJH6MF3J1K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/OTHJ/H6MF3J1K/FGPOTHJH6MF3J1K.SMALL.jpg darrennie Before getting my Raspberry Pi in the mail I made up my mind to make a case for it (pretty much a necessity). After looking at many very cool designs, I discovered a girl named Biz over at raspberrypi.org had made a case out of Lego and had the proper x & y dimensions, 9 x 13. So I ran the “Lego Di...
By: darrennie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 17:33:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-wood-computer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/0IMN/H673883B/FYP0IMNH673883B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/0IMN/H673883B/FYP0IMNH673883B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/0IMN/H673883B/FYP0IMNH673883B.SMALL.jpg backyard_barnstormer In this instructable I will show you pictures of how I built a computer tower out of wood. I am starting a CNC wood sign carving business and it would be great to have a laser to engrave and cut signs for customers. I needed to upgrade to a better computer for my cnc router and thought of making it ...
By: backyard_barnstormer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:03:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Calling-Bulletin-Board-Systems-BBS/
Calling Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/0IO2/H5TUB6VN/FJ70IO2H5TUB6VN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/0IO2/H5TUB6VN/FJ70IO2H5TUB6VN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/0IO2/H5TUB6VN/FJ70IO2H5TUB6VN.SMALL.jpg Propellerpowered It's 1985.  The movie Back to the Future is still in the theaters and for the life of you, you can't fathom why Coca Cola would dare to change their formula.  It's time to fire up a computer and see if there is an electronic mail from friends and catch up on local rumors, but it isn't a Windows mach...
By: Propellerpowered

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:44:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stand-Alone-CD-Player/
Stand Alone CD Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SMALL.jpg MrJentis This is the follow up project from my cd player adapter project I did earlier to make a stand alone cd player. Other computer recycling projects I did were the Case/Safe and the EPFU. Tools and Materials This is my version of how to make a stand alone cd player using your old and useless comput...
By: MrJentis

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-amazing-steampunked-Ticker-Machine/
The amazing steampunked "Ticker Machine" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/FQ7J/H51ASH1R/FYJFQ7JH51ASH1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/FQ7J/H51ASH1R/FYJFQ7JH51ASH1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/FQ7J/H51ASH1R/FYJFQ7JH51ASH1R.SMALL.jpg Horatius.Steam Hi everybody! A couple of month ago I build Dr. Brain . Dr. Brain is able to listen, to see and to talk. But he is not bale to write. So I build the amazing "Ticker Machine" for Dr. Brain and other calculating devices with a seriell interface. It is easy to build the parts are easy to get. Parts...
By: Horatius.Steam

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Aug 2012 00:52:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-dismantle-a-CRT-monitor/
How to dismantle a CRT monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/K7F5/H461DBAK/F4YK7F5H461DBAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/K7F5/H461DBAK/F4YK7F5H461DBAK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/K7F5/H461DBAK/F4YK7F5H461DBAK.SMALL.jpg MrJentis Have an old or useless CRT monitor or TV your considering to throw out? Well, before doing that, you might want to consider salvaging the onboard components such as the transistors, heatsinks, resistors, capacitors and especially the flyback transformer for later cool projects. The goal here is to...
By: MrJentis

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Jul 2012 11:37:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shocksweeper-A-shocking-game-of-minesweeper/
Shocksweeper- A shocking game of minesweeper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/EXYT/H3QF9A9I/FH8EXYTH3QF9A9I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/EXYT/H3QF9A9I/FH8EXYTH3QF9A9I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/EXYT/H3QF9A9I/FH8EXYTH3QF9A9I.SMALL.jpg alecnotalex If you are anything like me, you probably like playing the computer game minesweeper. When playing, I've noticed that since there's no penalty for losing, I wouldn't try as hard as if there was. It's as if I was too carefree- until now. I modified an open-source version of the game in processing, so...
By: alecnotalex

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:06:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-record-your-own-voice-on-an-Xbox-without-a-/
How to record your own voice on Xbox without using a computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/RAK0/H3NNETI3/FBORAK0H3NNETI3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/RAK0/H3NNETI3/FBORAK0H3NNETI3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/RAK0/H3NNETI3/FBORAK0H3NNETI3.SMALL.jpg replayreb To record all game sounds including chat including your own voice at the same time without having to use a separate recording device or microphone mixer, you will need an aftermarket gaming headset with microphone monitoring such as the Turtle Beach X31.  This type of headset mixes together your voi...
By: replayreb

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:28:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-Genius-speaker-to-run-on-9-volt-baterys/
Convert a Genius speaker to run on 9 volt baterys. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/69C8/GY3E1TCJ/FAV69C8GY3E1TCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/69C8/GY3E1TCJ/FAV69C8GY3E1TCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/69C8/GY3E1TCJ/FAV69C8GY3E1TCJ.SMALL.jpg David97 Do you like the quality of computer speakers and wish you could take them camping but never could because they run on 250V. Or do you just have a pair of old speekers lying around and looking for somthing to do with them. Then this instructable is for you! In this instructable I will give you step ...
By: David97

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 00:30:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Laptop/
Steampunk Laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/6EII/H2WEYBXD/FX76EIIH2WEYBXD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/6EII/H2WEYBXD/FX76EIIH2WEYBXD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/6EII/H2WEYBXD/FX76EIIH2WEYBXD.SMALL.jpg Admiral Aaron Ravensdale Hi all, Today I will present you my newest Steampunk-Design Workshop creation. Here you can read something about how i got the idea to built my first Steampunk Laptop. Because my pictures are soo poor... I deside to take a video in HD, you will enjoy it!!! Depend on the diversity of the ...
By: Admiral Aaron Ravensdale

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 01:58:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-Photo-Frames/
Folding Photo Frames - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SMALL.jpg lucylollipop Here's a really simple photo frame, that can be made as a gift or for yourself. Learning stuff..... It's a project I run with year 7, to learn about the design cycle, as well as teaching CAD skills, via 2D Design. We usually run this over 6 weeks (12 50 minute lessons) Project Aims to under...
By: lucylollipop

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 12:47:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-mouse-with-double-click-problem/
Repair mouse with double click problem - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/0SBK/H1YOBEME/FTI0SBKH1YOBEME.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/0SBK/H1YOBEME/FTI0SBKH1YOBEME.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/0SBK/H1YOBEME/FTI0SBKH1YOBEME.SMALL.jpg frEmn I have a Logitech wireless laser mouse and after a year or so of use, the left click button would double click every time I tried to single click something. As can be imagined, this gets frustrating very fast. So, being the tinkerer that I am, I decided to open her up and see if it could be repaired...
By: frEmn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 00:19:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Pub-2-Digg-Logo-Army/
Paper Pub #2: Digg Logo Army - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/5IXK/H1IMP02K/F2T5IXKH1IMP02K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/5IXK/H1IMP02K/F2T5IXKH1IMP02K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/5IXK/H1IMP02K/F2T5IXKH1IMP02K.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! Julaviet Instructabrarians! Today's Papercraft Project arises from a question that has plagued mankind for centuries.  Namely, what would you do if you had your own mindless drones willing to do your bidding?  Wars, devastation, galactic empires across the galaxies, giant industrial corporations, a...
By: SHIFT!

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 01:19:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sputnik-0667/
Sputnik 0667 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/77I9/H1JUHO6B/FGF77I9H1JUHO6B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/77I9/H1JUHO6B/FGF77I9H1JUHO6B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/77I9/H1JUHO6B/FGF77I9H1JUHO6B.SMALL.jpg quizz_kid This is the "Sputnik 0667". A kind of desk bureau housing a, well hidden, top modern computer hook up. The shell is  made of  walnut combined with MDF and has a sort of 50's sci-fi look to it I guess, although I´ve mixed with influences from the entire 20th century. Its a retro mess with a sort of C...
By: quizz_kid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 19:37:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Drawbot/
Arduino Drawbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/K0QS/H1JUHFO5/F8PK0QSH1JUHFO5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/K0QS/H1JUHFO5/F8PK0QSH1JUHFO5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/K0QS/H1JUHFO5/F8PK0QSH1JUHFO5.SMALL.jpg biomech75 In some of my previous Arduino instructurables I have show to the Arduino beginers on how to control servos in different ways. And in my last instructurable I have show the modification of a Parallax servo for a 360º rotation. So in this one I will show Arduino beginers the use of those 360º rot...
By: biomech75

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 15:20:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-8-Bit-Computer/
How to Build an 8-Bit Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/AWI5/H1KHA9ZO/F5CAWI5H1KHA9ZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/AWI5/H1KHA9ZO/F5CAWI5H1KHA9ZO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/AWI5/H1KHA9ZO/F5CAWI5H1KHA9ZO.SMALL.jpg spel3o Building an 8-bit TTL computer sounds like a daunting and complicated task, or at least it did to me when I started out on my journey to understand the architecture of a basic CPU. When it comes down to it, a CPU is fairly simple in operation once you learn the fundamentals behind all of its process...
By: spel3o

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 23:17:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Servo-360-rotation-mod-Parallax/
Servo 360 rotation mod (Parallax) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/XTX0/H1EN02U2/FV8XTX0H1EN02U2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/XTX0/H1EN02U2/FV8XTX0H1EN02U2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/XTX0/H1EN02U2/FV8XTX0H1EN02U2.SMALL.jpg biomech75 In this instructurable I will expalin and show you how to make a Parallax servo rotate 360º. And againI have search the internet to see tutorials clear enough to make this posible with no luck. Don't get me wrong they are some how good but not clear. This mod will help you to use the mod servo fo...
By: biomech75

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:45:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lock-your-computer-CPU-with-Handheld-Key/
Lock your computer CPU with Handheld Key - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/HLAD/H18FJU5E/FJGHLADH18FJU5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/HLAD/H18FJU5E/FJGHLADH18FJU5E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/HLAD/H18FJU5E/FJGHLADH18FJU5E.SMALL.jpg kumaran512 Prevent unauthorized access to ur PC by keeping ur CPU locked at home or office. Follow the simple steps, Level: Beginner Tools Required ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' 1.Key operated switch (50INR 1USD) 2. Jumper wires (From Scrap) 3. Terminal Connector (From Scrap) Drilling and...
By: kumaran512

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:51:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Supply-For-Arduino-power-and-breadboard/
Power Supply unit for arduino power and breadboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/C8TO/H12SVEDU/FKDC8TOH12SVEDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/C8TO/H12SVEDU/FKDC8TOH12SVEDU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/C8TO/H12SVEDU/FKDC8TOH12SVEDU.SMALL.jpg Avadhut.Deshmukh how you can take a computer u hv old (power supply unit) and turn it into a power supply that will power your Arduino and give you all the amperage  you need as well as your standard 3.3 volts, 5 volts, and 12 volts for any accessories/electronics used on your breadboard And arduino power ,led 5v,12...
By: Avadhut.Deshmukh

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:23:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/R-Kaid-6-8/
R-Kaid-6 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/VBDO/GYDJN66B/FZPVBDOGYDJN66B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/VBDO/GYDJN66B/FZPVBDOGYDJN66B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/VBDO/GYDJN66B/FZPVBDOGYDJN66B.SMALL.jpg quizz_kid This is my baby, the wooden arcade console "R-Kaid-6". Inspired by various retro game consoles, the R-Kaid-6 features a custom version of the Maximus Arcade front-end for emulators such as MAME, SNES, NES etc. It sports customized cables and two arcade joysticks that can be stored in the top of the ...
By: quizz_kid

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:53:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PC-TV-Computer-in-a-Drawer-for-your-Television/
PC-TV Hidden Computer in a Drawer for your Television - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/9DY5/H0OJ5OLA/FUO9DY5H0OJ5OLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/9DY5/H0OJ5OLA/FUO9DY5H0OJ5OLA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/9DY5/H0OJ5OLA/FUO9DY5H0OJ5OLA.SMALL.jpg moris_zen I got fed up with streaming video from my computer in the other room and didnt want to place a PC in the living room - just doesn't look nice . So .. I decided to take pieces from some old computers and build them in a drawer under my new LCD TV Disclaimer - be aware of the heat generated from the c...
By: moris_zen

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 14:31:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Portal-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/CE27/H0OIYXN8/F2QCE27H0OIYXN8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/CE27/H0OIYXN8/F2QCE27H0OIYXN8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/CE27/H0OIYXN8/F2QCE27H0OIYXN8.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick There are so many Portal projects on Instructables and I thought it was about time there was a guide showing off the best!  This collection has a selection of projects done in a variety of different ways.  Whether you want to put together your own life size turret or just want to pull out your perle...
By: Penolopy Bulnick

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 14:14:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Budget-Computer-Desk/
Low Cost Computer Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/G8ZF/GRFN35F4/F5KG8ZFGRFN35F4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/G8ZF/GRFN35F4/F5KG8ZFGRFN35F4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/G8ZF/GRFN35F4/F5KG8ZFGRFN35F4.SMALL.jpg Sobaka-Gemini Over the summer I decided I needed a new desk. After looking online at many different desks costing hundreds dollars I figured I could make one for much less. In fact the total cost I estimate to be around $50. This price could go up very quick if you have to buy some power tools or end up going to ...
By: Sobaka-Gemini

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:29:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Visual-Computer-Stress-Meter-Arduino/
Visual Computer Stress Meter- Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/PRFR/H0FLNQLU/F5CPRFRH0FLNQLU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/PRFR/H0FLNQLU/F5CPRFRH0FLNQLU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/PRFR/H0FLNQLU/F5CPRFRH0FLNQLU.SMALL.jpg alecnotalex Have you ever wanted to, without going out of your way to clock your processor, see how much stress your computer is under? With this project you will have a simple bar graph that constantly shows how much stress your computer is under. If the graph reads 0, your computer isn't working too much. If ...
By: alecnotalex

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 10:14:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/From-metal-heater-to-computer/
From metal heater to computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/SFXX/GZUAG494/FNMSFXXGZUAG494.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/SFXX/GZUAG494/FNMSFXXGZUAG494.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/SFXX/GZUAG494/FNMSFXXGZUAG494.SMALL.jpg knife141 I had a perfectly good metal heater housing left over from a previous project (http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-rusty-heater-resurrected/), so naturally I had to make something out of it.   The more I looked at it, the more I envisioned a new computer.  I just happened to have all the parts neede...
By: knife141

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