http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 20:56:59 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Smalls-Solar-Powered-USB-Charger/
Altoids Smalls Solar Powered USB Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/XJSP/HFSHW1BX/FFDXJSPHFSHW1BX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/XJSP/HFSHW1BX/FFDXJSPHFSHW1BX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/XJSP/HFSHW1BX/FFDXJSPHFSHW1BX.SMALL.jpg bird123457 This instructable will teach you how to make your very own solar powered USB charger out of an Altoids Smalls tin. It is an eco-friendly way to conserve energy. The Solar Panel I am using for this project has a dial on it so you can chose your output number of volts, therefore I am able to use it fo...
By: bird123457

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 06:25:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-LED-powered-by-Fire/
Emergency Light/Charger from Fire & Water - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SMALL.jpg Joohansson DIY a really simple Thermoelectric Emergency Generator from very few parts. Optimized for powering with tealights/candles. With inspiration from my previous projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/ and http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-b...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:04:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Voltage-Step-up-07-55V-to-27-55V/
Adjustable Voltage Step-up (0.7-5.5V to 2.7-5.5V) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SMALL.jpg Joohansson Introduction: A voltage step-up is a circuit that increases the voltage. It can be AC/AC, AC/DC, DC/AC or DC/DC. This voltage step-up is a DC/DC adjustable voltage regulator. Usually a voltage regulator is fed by a higher input than output voltage, for example 9V IN to 5V OUT. This circuit will take...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:00:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Skull-USB-Memory-Stick/
Skull USB Memory Stick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/HWMG/HFSHE1XU/FZRHWMGHFSHE1XU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/HWMG/HFSHE1XU/FZRHWMGHFSHE1XU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/HWMG/HFSHE1XU/FZRHWMGHFSHE1XU.SMALL.jpg PumpkinVelocity This instructable will show you how to make a nice quick, simple skull usb memory stick. You will need a set of Skull Key Caps from paperchase http://www.paperchase.co.uk/skulls-key-caps/invt/00503053/ A USB memory stick. A small screwdriver. UHU extra all purpose glue or similar. First dismantle...
By: PumpkinVelocity

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:09:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Indestructible-USB-Containment-Unit/
The Indestructible USB Containment Unit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/5U8E/HFD1F1TB/FFE5U8EHFD1F1TB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/5U8E/HFD1F1TB/FFE5U8EHFD1F1TB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/5U8E/HFD1F1TB/FFE5U8EHFD1F1TB.SMALL.jpg Zaqq      Have you ever found yourself behind enemy lines in an alien environment with an important, top-secret message encrypted on a USB drive that could prevent World War III? No? Well, the following guide could assist you if the likely situation ever arises.      This instructable will teach you how ...
By: Zaqq

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:27:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-toy-piano-to-work-as-a-midi-device-and-u/
Convert a toy piano to work as a midi device and use it with Synthesia - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/E4OB/HET1B5M8/FPME4OBHET1B5M8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/E4OB/HET1B5M8/FPME4OBHET1B5M8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/E4OB/HET1B5M8/FPME4OBHET1B5M8.SMALL.jpg Luke7412 Goal of this project: Convert a cheap toy piano to work as a midi device and use it with Synthesia (http://www.synthesiagame.com/) Other programs that use midi inputs can also be used. Approach: The pushbuttons of the piano are used to make a simple pull-down circuit for the arduino mega. The ardui...
By: Luke7412

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:15:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Third-Hand-Fume-Extraction-Fan/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SMALL.jpg sjroth When soldering, the fumes from the solder can be very irritating, and they aren't especially good for you either. After doing some simple solder jobs I realized that I needed a way to get rid of these fumes, as the ventilation at my workspace is pretty bad. My workspace is very limited, so I didn't ...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:57:32 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/USB-halo-4-lamp/
USB halo 4 lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/O8GK/HE08166J/F9QO8GKHE08166J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/O8GK/HE08166J/F9QO8GKHE08166J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/O8GK/HE08166J/F9QO8GKHE08166J.SMALL.jpg pinomelean Do you like Halo games? I've got a friend that loves them! And for his birthday i decided to give him a personalized Halo 4 usb lamp, i'm sure he will love it. If you don't like shooting games, or you just like to make a different design you'll se i'ts very easy. Materials For making a personali...
By: pinomelean

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:09:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-made-from-recycled-wood/
USB made from recycled wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/D300/HEBNNYTP/FEGD300HEBNNYTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/D300/HEBNNYTP/FEGD300HEBNNYTP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/D300/HEBNNYTP/FEGD300HEBNNYTP.SMALL.jpg Duhast This instructable shows how to convert a common usb to a beautiful one. Changing the plastic or metalic cover to wood. Materials 1.- Rotary tool with accessories for sanding and cutting. 2- White glue 3.- USB 4.- Silicone, to fill the USB body 5.- Recycled wood, in this case I take a piece from ...
By: Duhast

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:49:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Smallest-USB-LED/
The Smallest USB LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SMALL.jpg 1up Here is the smallest USB LED you've probably ever seen! It uses a USB plug made with a piece of perfboard, so you should already have everything needed to make this. No cutting up USB cables here! This kind of homemade USB plug could also be used for other things, like repairing USB cables. Suppl...
By: 1up

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:41:21 PDT 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/Make-a-Speaker-and-Amplifier-without-complicated-e/
Make a Speaker and Amplifier without complicated electonics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SMALL.jpg TheGreatS For a while now I have wanted to make an audio amplifier, but I haven't really had any good opportunities or means to the end. When I found out about the Mono Audio Amp Breakout from Sparkfun, I started to get exited. Its perfect for what I wanted. It's effective and soldering in the right wire is n...
By: TheGreatS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:20:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Thumb-Drive-Pocket-Knife/
USB Thumb Drive Pocket Knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/BQHT/HCB8KQH9/FQ7BQHTHCB8KQH9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/BQHT/HCB8KQH9/FQ7BQHTHCB8KQH9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/BQHT/HCB8KQH9/FQ7BQHTHCB8KQH9.SMALL.jpg Joe Bass In this instructables I'm going to show you how to construct a USB thumb drive (memory stick) pocket knife. Here are all the materials you're going to need to make this project: 1. USB thumb drive (any storage amount will work) 2. Swiss army pocket knife 3. Hot glue gun and glue 4. Small flat head ...
By: Joe Bass

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:49:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-a-Mini-B-USB-Cable-to-Power-an-Enclosed-GoP/
Modify a Mini-B USB Cable to Power an Enclosed GoPro Hero3 (With Skeleton Back Door) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V6D2/HAQ3DQUC/FATV6D2HAQ3DQUC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V6D2/HAQ3DQUC/FATV6D2HAQ3DQUC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V6D2/HAQ3DQUC/FATV6D2HAQ3DQUC.SMALL.jpg zplus I got my GoPro Hero3 for Christmas, it is a fantastic camera.  However, the battery life leaves something to be desired.  Sure, you can buy a bunch of spare batteries and change them out periodically, but if you are taking a time lapse - you really do not want to move the camera. Enter: The Frame ...
By: zplus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:52:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Talk-to-Someone-Using-Ham-Radio/
How to Talk to Someone Using Ham Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/COIV/HAQ2V3ZS/FRWCOIVHAQ2V3ZS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/COIV/HAQ2V3ZS/FRWCOIVHAQ2V3ZS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/COIV/HAQ2V3ZS/FRWCOIVHAQ2V3ZS.SMALL.jpg InventorManAlways Ham radio is cool, but it can be very nerve-wracking to talk to someone on ham radio. Talking to someone on ham radio is commonly known as a 'QSO' or a 'contact'.  Although it can seem really scary at first, you won't regret a moment of it. And after a few 'contacts', you'll be wanting to make more ...
By: InventorManAlways

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:30:00 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/18-Round-Infinity-Mirror-Kit/
18" Round LED Infinity Mirror Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems This Instructable covers building of a Chromation Systems 18" Round Infinity Mirror Kit, utilizing a 48 Channel Mono / 16 Channel RGB LED Controller to control 5mm common anode RGB LEDs, 32x along the outside and an optional 16x positioned in the rear mirror. While most of the frame comes already as...
By: ChromationSystems

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:06:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-an-Arduino-With-a-Wristwatch-TI-eZ430-Chr/
Control an Arduino With a Wristwatch (TI eZ430 Chronos) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/T5VO/HBNXUVNH/FLET5VOHBNXUVNH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/T5VO/HBNXUVNH/FLET5VOHBNXUVNH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/T5VO/HBNXUVNH/FLET5VOHBNXUVNH.SMALL.jpg laxap The watch The Texas Instruments eZ430 Chronos is a cool gadget. It has bidirectional radio communication, and a whole bunch of sensors: temperature, pressure, acceleration. In fact, it is a development kit for the MSP 430 (a low-power microcontroller), that TI packaged as a watch (pure genius!), an...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 15:15:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-ship-USB-stick/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/OCXT/HAQ38MZ3/FFZOCXTHAQ38MZ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/OCXT/HAQ38MZ3/FFZOCXTHAQ38MZ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/OCXT/HAQ38MZ3/FFZOCXTHAQ38MZ3.SMALL.jpg NondoX This has been done loads of times so far, but who cares? Not me I love playing with Lego, I carry around in my laptop bag a USB micro SD card adapter and the case has fallen off and it is getting damaged and I decided today to make an enclosure/case for it. So I popped round to my local Hackspa...
By: NondoX

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:01:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunk-Data-Burner/
The Steampunk Data Burner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/T418/HAQ2TDPC/FPAT418HAQ2TDPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/T418/HAQ2TDPC/FPAT418HAQ2TDPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/T418/HAQ2TDPC/FPAT418HAQ2TDPC.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear friends, hello Steampunkers This time I show you how to upcycle a small USB memory stick to a huge Steampunk Artifact. May you will say  why he is doing something like that? The USB stick was such a handy thing... yesss, it's handy, but is it eyecatching? After the upcycling it will be eyecatc...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:09:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Flash-Diskette/
USB Flash Diskette - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/JYR0/H9G125G4/FP0JYR0H9G125G4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/JYR0/H9G125G4/FP0JYR0H9G125G4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/JYR0/H9G125G4/FP0JYR0H9G125G4.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick I made this USB flash diskette a couple of months ago after salvaging floppy disks for garbage from our school's computer laboratory. I wasn't really sure what to do with it, but I got a feeling of saving them for later. Maybe I could make a lampshade out of it or just anything if I have free time. ...
By: Analogue-Chick

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:02:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Typewriter-Easy-Install-Kit/
USB Typewriter "Easy Install" Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/RXC7/H8TTNV3M/FM6RXC7H8TTNV3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/RXC7/H8TTNV3M/FM6RXC7H8TTNV3M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/RXC7/H8TTNV3M/FM6RXC7H8TTNV3M.SMALL.jpg jackzylkin A while ago, I designed a DIY kit that let folks dig up their old typewriters and put them to use as USB computer keyboards or as iPad docks. Even though that kit worked great, the hardest part by far was the soldering. Many people wanted to know if there was a way to put together the kit without do...
By: jackzylkin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:54:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Freeform-Arduino/
USB Freeform Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/O1VQ/H82U8JR3/FL5O1VQH82U8JR3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/O1VQ/H82U8JR3/FL5O1VQH82U8JR3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/O1VQ/H82U8JR3/FL5O1VQH82U8JR3.SMALL.jpg sath02 This is a project in attempting to improve it predecessor "Freeform Arduino" by putting it in an enclosure and having it serve the similar purposes as "Palm Arduino Kit" and "Palm Arduino II" which I can carry it in my pocket and be available to use, and to connect to easy available power source spe...
By: sath02

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:55:44 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/Vintage-Apple-External-Floppy-Drive-as-a-USB-HD-En/
Retro Apple Disk Drive as HDD Enclosure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/ENHK/H7432B2O/FQ2ENHKH7432B2O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/ENHK/H7432B2O/FQ2ENHKH7432B2O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/ENHK/H7432B2O/FQ2ENHKH7432B2O.SMALL.jpg johnmueller Fun update: this instructable was featured on lifehacker.com here. The Inspiration: I had this old Apple 800K External drive (Model No. M0131, P/N 825-1174-A) laying around and it dawned on me that it was about the same size as my Lacie External USB 2.0 HDD (Model 301103U) so I thought I'd try com...
By: johnmueller

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:17:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-a-guitar-pedal-to-send-mouse-events-to-your-PC/
Use a guitar pedal to send mouse events to your PC over USB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/H442/H742Z22S/FITH442H742Z22S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/H442/H742Z22S/FITH442H742Z22S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/H442/H742Z22S/FITH442H742Z22S.SMALL.jpg HandmadeByDroids In this instructable, I'll explain how I used a guitar pedal as a footswitch to send mouse events over USB. I needed a durable, reliable foot switch that I could use to send signals to my PC. Ideally, I wanted the switch to be mapped to a mouse event or a keyboard shortcut. I'll show you how I acco...
By: HandmadeByDroids

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:21:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Blinky/
USB Blinky - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/SHAK/H71Y5ZL3/FBHSHAKH71Y5ZL3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/SHAK/H71Y5ZL3/FBHSHAKH71Y5ZL3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/SHAK/H71Y5ZL3/FBHSHAKH71Y5ZL3.SMALL.gif ledartist My projects typically involve many LEDs and microcontrollers. However sometimes I just love the simplest of things with LEDs. One of the very basic LED circuits is a blinky using astable multivibrator. This is the circuit that I've made - with hand drawn and etched PCB and with incandescent lamps -...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:25:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-USB-Cable-Flash-Drive/
How To Make A USB Cable Flash Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/N5JH/H703ZUSM/FQTN5JHH703ZUSM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/N5JH/H703ZUSM/FQTN5JHH703ZUSM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/N5JH/H703ZUSM/FQTN5JHH703ZUSM.SMALL.jpg Mahmoud Alaa You open your bag in silence and pull out your laptop and grab a USB cable and people look to you surprised  and say " What does he think hi€™s going to do with that USB cable?!!" You plug it in your laptop and continue on with your work. If you are bored and would like to change the appearance o...
By: Mahmoud Alaa

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:37:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-solar-USB-chargerbattery-case/
Steampunk solar USB charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/EPLH/H67NSKGZ/FA9EPLHH67NSKGZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/EPLH/H67NSKGZ/FA9EPLHH67NSKGZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/EPLH/H67NSKGZ/FA9EPLHH67NSKGZ.SMALL.jpg Winged Fist The full title for this project is the "Sun-Powered Lithium Polymer 2600 Milliamp Hour Voltage Box," but that wouldn't fit in the title line;-) This instructable will not show you how to build a solar charger device. I bought mine. But there are number of fine Instructables that will show you how t...
By: Winged Fist

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Sep 2012 20:56:12 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/DIY-Astronomy-Flashlight/
DIY Astronomy Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 While stuyding astronomy charts you don't want to ruin your night vision with those white lights so here is simple flashlight which will preserve your night vision.Our astronomy flashlight uses red LED's instead of white which will help you to preserve your night vision , it is rechargable and you c...
By: Bot1398

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:17:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/External-USB-audio-card-with-optical-SPDIF-POF-in/
External USB audio card with optical S/PDIF POF interface - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/3N5A/H6734UJZ/FH63N5AH6734UJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/3N5A/H6734UJZ/FH63N5AH6734UJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/3N5A/H6734UJZ/FH63N5AH6734UJZ.SMALL.jpg Milen The purpose of the project was to create an external USB audio card, which could be able to: 1) serve as usual external USB audio card with headphone/line output and audio line input 2) can transmit the digital audio data at relatively long distance (20m -100m) 3) can receive and process the digital...
By: Milen

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:49:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-9v-battery-usb-flash-pen-drive/
Making a 9v battery usb flash / pen drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/4BLA/H672WSBP/FRT4BLAH672WSBP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/4BLA/H672WSBP/FRT4BLAH672WSBP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/4BLA/H672WSBP/FRT4BLAH672WSBP.SMALL.jpg audioguy666 I started off wanting to make a weird flash drive.  This was not it. This came to me as I was looking through electrical junk I have laying around.    Basically I gutted a 9v battery and glued in a flash drive.  The whole thing took about 10 mins tops. Parts list: Dead 9v battery (brand of cho...
By: audioguy666

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:47:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-USB-2/
LEGO USB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/EDU3/H5TUC7FN/FO8EDU3H5TUC7FN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/EDU3/H5TUC7FN/FO8EDU3H5TUC7FN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/EDU3/H5TUC7FN/FO8EDU3H5TUC7FN.SMALL.jpg Density Hello everybody! I am Density and I am 14 years old. I am a big fan of instructables and wanted to contribute to the constantly growing community of "instructers". For my first instructable, I decided to build a cool and creative shell or cover for a USB stick out of Lego. It is easy and fun to buil...
By: Density

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:55:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Nosey-USB-Sheep/
The Nosey USB-Sheep - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/TG9R/H5R9EE3B/FBATG9RH5R9EE3B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/TG9R/H5R9EE3B/FBATG9RH5R9EE3B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/TG9R/H5R9EE3B/FBATG9RH5R9EE3B.SMALL.jpg dtextor I made this little USB-Sheep as a gift for my girlfriend. It's easy to build and looks very cute when hanging from a desktop or laptop usb slot. It will definitely raise some attention in your office. ------------------------------------- Material: 1 stuffed animal (I used a Nicci keychain sheep) 1 ...
By: dtextor

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:52:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-USB-Power-Supply-and-Charger/
Solar Powered USB Power Supply and Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/DNQ4/H52FXCB1/F3PDNQ4H52FXCB1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/DNQ4/H52FXCB1/F3PDNQ4H52FXCB1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/DNQ4/H52FXCB1/F3PDNQ4H52FXCB1.SMALL.jpg talk2bruce I've always wanted to go green and use solar energy to charge my power hungry devices. I recently found and purchased a new United Solar US-21 12 Volt 21 Watt solar panel at a garage sale for $20.  What a deal!  So, I decided to construct the necessary components so I can use it to power and charge ...
By: talk2bruce

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Aug 2012 10:28:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Use-The-DaVinci-Code-Cryptex-a-Fun-Improve/
How to Use The DaVinci Code Cryptex (Steampunk USB Drive Hardware Encryption): a Fun Improvement to Your USB Dead Drop (or Geocache) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/QIJL/H58PJY9M/F9OQIJLH58PJY9M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/QIJL/H58PJY9M/F9OQIJLH58PJY9M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/QIJL/H58PJY9M/F9OQIJLH58PJY9M.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In this instructable I will show you how to use a DaVinci Code cryptex. It can be used as a ready-made beautiful Steampunk-like hardware encryption for your USB drive and/or a fun container to impove your USB Dead Drop ("anonymous, offline, peer-to-peer file sharing network in public space using a U...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:20:11 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/Fix-a-bad-cable-on-your-Mighty-Mouse/
Fix a bad cable on your Mighty Mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/LKEU/H3Z31YA3/F8VLKEUH3Z31YA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/LKEU/H3Z31YA3/F8VLKEUH3Z31YA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/LKEU/H3Z31YA3/F8VLKEUH3Z31YA3.SMALL.jpg projectsugru The Mighty Mouse is a great little mouse. However, the USB cable can get pretty knackered. Rather than buy a whole new mouse, why not give soldering a go and fix your old buddy, who has been with you for thousands of clicks? If you follow this guide, you can't mess it up, even if you're not a great ...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:34:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Teak-USB-drive/
DIY: Teak USB drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/6EUV/H2TIQ96C/FPW6EUVH2TIQ96C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/6EUV/H2TIQ96C/FPW6EUVH2TIQ96C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/6EUV/H2TIQ96C/FPW6EUVH2TIQ96C.SMALL.jpg desertsniper I have had this 1G usb drive around for a while and the enclosure had broken, So I made my own wooden enclosure! Materials wood (teak) USB drive foam padding two part epoxy wood glue sand paper Tools table saw belt sander drill/ drill press clamps raz...
By: desertsniper

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:18:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunkers-Box-of-Memories/
The Steampunkers Box of Memories - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/GO6K/H3QFLTUQ/FG9GO6KH3QFLTUQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/GO6K/H3QFLTUQ/FG9GO6KH3QFLTUQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/GO6K/H3QFLTUQ/FG9GO6KH3QFLTUQ.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Sreampunkers, dear Friends Do you have one of these ugly plastic electronic photo frames on your desk? If yes - did you think to give it a new look? To make it "Steampunky"? I would like to give you whit this instructable some inspirations how you coud convert such a TFT photo frame to a nice ...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:57:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/48-Channel-Mono-16-Channel-RGB-LED-Controller/
48 Channel Mono / 16 Channel RGB LED Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/H8ZQ/H19RQPH4/F7JH8ZQH19RQPH4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/H8ZQ/H19RQPH4/F7JH8ZQH19RQPH4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/H8ZQ/H19RQPH4/F7JH8ZQH19RQPH4.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems The 48 Channel Mono/16  Channel RGB LED Controller by Chromation Systems can be used to independantly control 48 groups/channels (up to 120ma per group) of mono-color LEDs or 16 groups/channels of common anode RGB LEDs. It utilizes 3x TLC5940 LED drivers controlled with a PIC 18F2550 microcontroller...
By: ChromationSystems

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:27:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gas-detector-indicator-USB-powered-with-arduin/
Gas detector / indicator (USB powered) with arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/PC40/H2WEK5RH/FXAPC40H2WEK5RH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/PC40/H2WEK5RH/FXAPC40H2WEK5RH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/PC40/H2WEK5RH/FXAPC40H2WEK5RH.SMALL.jpg StijnID ArduSniffer This Instructable shows how to build a gas detector / indicator using an arduino. The finished product is USB powered and displays the amount of detected gas on a led display. In this design the reset button on the arduino is also working. This project will cost you between €25,- and €...
By: StijnID

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:04:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Cube-A-Scope-WebcamLamp-Hybrid-Boroscope/
$10 Cube-A-Scope, DIY Cheap Boroscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/H661/H2WEXP4D/F4CH661H2WEXP4D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/H661/H2WEXP4D/F4CH661H2WEXP4D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/H661/H2WEXP4D/F4CH661H2WEXP4D.SMALL.jpg HydeTheJekyll The year is 2012, the Great Cube War of Call Center Six has all but decimated productivity. You need an edge, I way to give you the upper hand. You need to achieve victory! Behold, The Cube-A-Scope 5000! When not in use gathering reconnaissance and protecting your boarders, The Cube-A-Scope can func...
By: HydeTheJekyll

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:51:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pingbot-Micro-RC-Rechargable-Musical-Robot-Pal/
Pingbot - Micro RC Rechargable Musical Robot Pal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DHUT/H2WEUIFF/FWGDHUTH2WEUIFF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DHUT/H2WEUIFF/FWGDHUTH2WEUIFF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DHUT/H2WEUIFF/FWGDHUTH2WEUIFF.SMALL.jpg Tomdf Pingbot is a very small (38mm diameter), usb rechargeable, programmable, musical, remote control robot designed for maximum fun and danceability. I've built a few experimental robots in the past and, to be honest, they all looked the part. They were nothing more than circuit boards with wheels glue...
By: Tomdf

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 21:50:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-USB-Power-Supply-Kit/
Universal USB Power Supply Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/0V89/H1ZG78JM/FSI0V89H1ZG78JM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/0V89/H1ZG78JM/FSI0V89H1ZG78JM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/0V89/H1ZG78JM/FSI0V89H1ZG78JM.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily As a hacker and a maker i have many old rechargeable batteries, AC Adapters (wall warts) and other sources of DC power lying around the shop. It occurred to me that most hackers and makers like myself have a hard time throwing out wall warts and good rechargeable batteries.  Since the world is full ...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:51:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Flash-Drive-Bracelet/
USB Flash Drive Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/5VLY/H1YOI3YD/FND5VLYH1YOI3YD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/5VLY/H1YOI3YD/FND5VLYH1YOI3YD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/5VLY/H1YOI3YD/FND5VLYH1YOI3YD.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv In this instructable I'm going to show you, how to make your own USB flash drive bracelet. I've seen quite a few before, but never really liked the designs. My goal was to hide the flash drive entirely in the bracelet. I decided to make one with yarn and after a short search I found this amazing blo...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 04:45:52 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/A-clever-way-to-access-the-USB-ports-on-your-iMac-/
A clever way to access the USB ports on your iMac (+ video) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/FVH4/H18FVC3Z/FM7FVH4H18FVC3Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/FVH4/H18FVC3Z/FM7FVH4H18FVC3Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/FVH4/H18FVC3Z/FM7FVH4H18FVC3Z.SMALL.jpg projectsugru This is an evolution on our last Instructable where we tried to solve the problem of accessing the USB ports on an iMac. People raised some interesting points about how "ugly" the solution was and then criggie suggested using magnets and we thought, hey, that's an awesome idea, so we tested it and ...
By: projectsugru

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