http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 05:53:55 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-Arduino-functions-with-a-USB-controller-n/
Control Arduino functions with a USB controller, no soldering required- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/OBEW/HGZO2EPC/FE3OBEWHGZO2EPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/OBEW/HGZO2EPC/FE3OBEWHGZO2EPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/OBEW/HGZO2EPC/FE3OBEWHGZO2EPC.SMALL.jpg khietman Earlier this year I decided that it would be fun to use my wired Xbox 360 controller to control Arduino projects- in this case, an RGB LED. However, the most commonly used method to do so involves accessing the electronics inside the controller to directly interface it with the Arduino. I decided to...
By: khietman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-powered-Usb-charger-iOS-devices-not-capib/
Battery powered Usb charger (iOS devices not capible) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/5QUU/HGU2P6F5/F5W5QUUHGU2P6F5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/5QUU/HGU2P6F5/F5W5QUUHGU2P6F5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/5QUU/HGU2P6F5/F5W5QUUHGU2P6F5.SMALL.jpg Jake Awesome this with charge a usb Except iOS devices by a 9v battery Parts required Materials required:      9v battery      9v clip      Female Usb port      5v regulator      diode      Switch clip to diode Solder the 9v clip positive wire to the diode diode to switch Solder the diode to the switch ...
By: Jake Awesome

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:21:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mustang-GT-USB-Flash-Drive/
Mustang GT USB Flash-'Drive' - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/RKDU/HGU2L43S/FHRRKDUHGU2L43S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/RKDU/HGU2L43S/FHRRKDUHGU2L43S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/RKDU/HGU2L43S/FHRRKDUHGU2L43S.SMALL.jpg awesomecreations In this instructable, I will guide you through various steps on how to customize a USB Flash-Drive by modifying a toy car to become its new shell. It looks quite simple but it takes a lot of effort and in most cases, time, to do correctly. Ideally you want the die-cast car to be as small as possible...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:11:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Soda-Can-alcohol-Stove-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SMALL.jpg TopDIY I'll show you how to make a great little portable stove from stuff you probably have laying around your house! It's perfect for camping, backpacking, and power outages Learn how to make the "ultimate alcohol stove" from aluminum soda can ! This is a How-to video for making the most classical desig...
By: TopDIY

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 20:48:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB3-Express-Card-Power-Fix/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/G36J/HGH6Y44P/F8QG36JHGH6Y44P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/G36J/HGH6Y44P/F8QG36JHGH6Y44P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/G36J/HGH6Y44P/F8QG36JHGH6Y44P.SMALL.jpg el-jules This is a nice little helper for everyone trying to use an express card usb3 controller with bus powered harddisks. As sometimes the express card slot does not provide enough juice to run bus powered devices, and the solution provided by the manufacturer requieres an external supply from mains woul...
By: el-jules

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 03:41:39 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/Solar-powered-Blinky-LED-Jewelry/
Solar powered Blinky LED Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered LED blinky awesomeness. It is a kit version of our popular blinky red square.  It measures about 1.25" by 1.25", not counting the USB tab.  It has a few holes through the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in...
By: lumenjewelry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:55:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3rd-hand-helper-for-only-1/
3rd hand helper for only 1$ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/HGQK/HGIEVC7Z/FAKHGQKHGIEVC7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/HGQK/HGIEVC7Z/FAKHGQKHGIEVC7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/HGQK/HGIEVC7Z/FAKHGQKHGIEVC7Z.SMALL.jpg tealk Hello, i will show you how to make 3rd hand helper for only 1$ ?! Yes it is possible! I bet that everybody have some old heatsink from dead PC ? oh yes, price list 4x aligator clips 36cents                           wire 0.5 m 10 cents                            heatsink depends, if you salvaged it...
By: tealk

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 14:38:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-boot-Linux-from-USB/
How to boot Linux from USB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/N0RO/HGH71994/FJBN0ROHGH71994.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/N0RO/HGH71994/FJBN0ROHGH71994.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/N0RO/HGH71994/FJBN0ROHGH71994.SMALL.jpg dkhan7 Your hard drive sometimes crashes and you have to use the computer. This instrable will show you how to boot Linux from your USB. Things you'll need... -A minimum 512 MB USB -A lightweight Linux OS. I' ll use Puppy Linux -A USB Creator Tool ( ill use Linux Lilli ) Download Linux OS You can dow...
By: dkhan7

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 09:32:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RFD-Removabe-Flash-Drive-Wallet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/ID4C/HGH6POC1/FHNID4CHGH6POC1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/ID4C/HGH6POC1/FHNID4CHGH6POC1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/ID4C/HGH6POC1/FHNID4CHGH6POC1.SMALL.jpg SplinterNG I bought myself one of those metal clam-shell RFID wallets.  Good thing I got it cheap from Deal Extreme ( dx.com ), because it didn't really meet my expectations.  Just use keywords "aluminum wallet" and you'll find them in many styles for about $5 each. Before I got around to returning it, I came...
By: SplinterNG

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 18:57:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Top-5-Ways-to-open-a-Coke-Beer-bottle-Without/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SMALL.jpg TopDIY Enjoy !....
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:09:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-flash-drive-key-chain/
LEGO flash drive key chain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/QLY7/HFSHUVS0/FZXQLY7HFSHUVS0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/QLY7/HFSHUVS0/FZXQLY7HFSHUVS0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/QLY7/HFSHUVS0/FZXQLY7HFSHUVS0.SMALL.jpg wrylieg A flash drive in (almost) the normal Lego brick shape with included key ring hole. Collect Supplies You will need: Two 4X4 lego bricks. You can use the same color or two different colors. One 4X4 lego plate. Again, you pick the colors. One 4X4 lego coupling plate - This is lego design ID 3176 i...
By: wrylieg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 19:42:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-USB-Microscope/
Adjustable USB Microscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/DO66/HG85CQHM/FD1DO66HG85CQHM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/DO66/HG85CQHM/FD1DO66HG85CQHM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/DO66/HG85CQHM/FD1DO66HG85CQHM.SMALL.jpg msuzuki777 So this Lazy Old Geek is getting OLD and my eyes aren’t what they used to be. So I bought one of these USB microscopes from ebay (See picture) to see if it would help with closeup work. Well, it sort of works. It’s pretty cheap so I didn’t expect a lot. There’s a silver wheel that’s marked as power ...
By: msuzuki777

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 15:31:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-Emergency-Power-from-a-Phone-Line/
How to Get Emergency Power from a Phone Line - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/FIAD/HELXD315/F36FIADHELXD315.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/FIAD/HELXD315/F36FIADHELXD315.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/FIAD/HELXD315/F36FIADHELXD315.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos What do you do if the power is out and you need to charge your cell phone to make an emergency phone call? Don’t worry. There are plenty of potential power sources all around you. One of them is the phone line. In this instructable, I am going to show you how you can use the phone line to power your...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 12:12:36 PDT 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/DIY-USB-Magnifying-Lamp/
DIY USB Magnifying Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/N9Q2/HFSHUSML/FZ1N9Q2HFSHUSML.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/N9Q2/HFSHUSML/FZ1N9Q2HFSHUSML.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/N9Q2/HFSHUSML/FZ1N9Q2HFSHUSML.SMALL.jpg KRA5H I am a columnist at Science 2.0 and in my column, The Square Root of Not, I demonstrate how to build an alcohol burner for a home chemistry set. In my article, I mention that "second-hand stores like Goodwill, Salvation Army, and local mom & pop shops are treasure troves of things to hack or repurpo...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 15:13:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Portable-USB-Charger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/K0XU/HFPTIFVN/FKBK0XUHFPTIFVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/K0XU/HFPTIFVN/FKBK0XUHFPTIFVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/K0XU/HFPTIFVN/FKBK0XUHFPTIFVN.SMALL.jpg Matt Carl Tutorial to show how to make a quick, cheap and easy portable USB charger for around $10 without knowing how to build complex circuits! Used the following products: USB Car Charger (Dollar Store) 8 AA Battery Holder (Radioshack) 8 AA Batteries (Dollar Store) Project Enclosure (Radioshack)
By: Matt Carl

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 08:22:34 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/Home-made-usb-power-hub-made-for-usb-hdd-disks/
Home made usb power hub (made for usb hdd disks) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/68KX/HFWSU0RT/FKX68KXHFWSU0RT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/68KX/HFWSU0RT/FKX68KXHFWSU0RT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/68KX/HFWSU0RT/FKX68KXHFWSU0RT.SMALL.jpg Bartuss Hello! Welcome to my third tutorial. This time I'm going to show you how to power up your usb disks! :) Why? If you got a pc with a thirsty graphic card and a low power source you may be suffering random crashes or even not spinning usb hard drives. Making such a hub is fun and easy. It will cost...
By: Bartuss

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:50:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/WIRELESS-Wii-BAR-CHEWED-USB-NO-MORE-BATTERI/
WIRELESS Wii BAR + CHEWED USB = NO MORE $$ BATTERIES!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/I4PF/HFPTIBSQ/FWYI4PFHFPTIBSQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/I4PF/HFPTIBSQ/FWYI4PFHFPTIBSQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/I4PF/HFPTIBSQ/FWYI4PFHFPTIBSQ.SMALL.jpg ZaneEricB So My cat, whom I adore, decides one day that my iphone wire looks delicious.... AND NOW I AM LEFT WITH A MANGLED MESS OF A PHONE WIRE! on the other end of things, our rabbit decides the flimsy Wii Bar wire looks like something he should chew in half...so this has left us with no choice but to pur...
By: ZaneEricB

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:00:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-Ubuntu-or-any-linux-distro-on-a-bootable-fla/
Put Ubuntu (or any linux distro) on a bootable flash drive with LinuxLive USB Creator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/7E6V/HFSHFBON/FJ17E6VHFSHFBON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/7E6V/HFSHFBON/FJ17E6VHFSHFBON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/7E6V/HFSHFBON/FJ17E6VHFSHFBON.SMALL.jpg cfay1 With the Windows 8 annoying everyone from casual computer users to the most stressed power user, an alternative is more than welcome. Rather than drop the £1000 or more on a mac, why not try linux? Or, to be specific, Ubuntu. Free and secure, its easy to use and install, and here is how to get it ...
By: cfay1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:11:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-SurvivalUrban-Keychain/
My Survival/Urban Keychain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/OD7I/HFPTI4KT/FUSOD7IHFPTI4KT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/OD7I/HFPTI4KT/FUSOD7IHFPTI4KT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/OD7I/HFPTI4KT/FUSOD7IHFPTI4KT.SMALL.jpg bird123457 This is my survival/urban keychain, it is my own design that I have been working on over the past few years! Some of the items, such as the screwdriver would not be very helpful when deserted on a desert island, however my paracord key fob might be slightly more helpful! This is still a temporary de...
By: bird123457

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:35:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Butt-Pad-and-Joystick-for-Poocuzzi/
Make a Butt Pad and Joystick for Poocuzzi - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/2C2O/HFSHVF9E/F802C2OHFSHVF9E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/2C2O/HFSHVF9E/F802C2OHFSHVF9E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/2C2O/HFSHVF9E/F802C2OHFSHVF9E.SMALL.jpg messhof Poocuzzi is a 4 player game about secretly pooping in a hot tub and blaming it on your friends. Every player must poo before the time runs out or face a stiff penalty. One must poop by carefully letting go off a special poo "key"-- for the ultimate experience, map that key to a custom butt pad!...
By: messhof

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:39:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-cheap-ni-cdni-mh-usb-charger/
how to make a cheap ni-cd,ni-mh usb charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/SR5H/HFSH4XKG/FYMSR5HHFSH4XKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/SR5H/HFSH4XKG/FYMSR5HHFSH4XKG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/SR5H/HFSH4XKG/FYMSR5HHFSH4XKG.SMALL.jpg crazy lazy man I know its not cheap to buy an ni-cd,ni-mh charger so why not make one materials you wil need batteries battery holder(mine was salvaged from an old toy) old usb connector usb charger optional: soldering iron solder cutting cut the end of the usb it will reveal wires cut it all except red and ...
By: crazy lazy man

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:01:54 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/DIY-dropouts-for-bicycle-forks/
DIY dropout for bicycle forks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/OYO6/HFONL747/FIEOYO6HFONL747.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/OYO6/HFONL747/FIEOYO6HFONL747.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/OYO6/HFONL747/FIEOYO6HFONL747.SMALL.jpg boxofpoo How do you install fenders on a bike that doesn't have dropouts like on many carbon forks? You could buy fenders that are specifically made for that or you could make your own dropouts and I'll show you how. Its easy, cheap, and you may already have the parts laying around. What you'll need:     US...
By: boxofpoo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:47:54 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/Usb-to-SerialTTL-adapter/
Usb to Serial/TTL adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/DZH2/HFD1F0NF/F0LDZH2HFD1F0NF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/DZH2/HFD1F0NF/F0LDZH2HFD1F0NF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/DZH2/HFD1F0NF/F0LDZH2HFD1F0NF.SMALL.jpg verdelj hello guys this is my first post so bear with me. I order a usb to serial adaptor  for $1.78 from ebay and wanted to try and make it work. since there is no information from the seller exept that is based on the PL2303. Since we have no info and no drivers I decided to google and I found a driver th...
By: verdelj

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:32:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/usb-charger-1/
Portable usb phone charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/19N1/HFBJW0HP/FKC19N1HFBJW0HP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/19N1/HFBJW0HP/FKC19N1HFBJW0HP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/19N1/HFBJW0HP/FKC19N1HFBJW0HP.SMALL.jpg tealk Hi all! Today i will show you how to make usb charger its really simple projects all you need is 7805 voltage regulator, 9v battery ,usb female  and optional is  diode and switch total prize with diodes ,switch,battery,wires,.... is 1.5 or 2 dollars ( depends where you buy, how much,... i bought it ...
By: tealk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:39:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Micro-USB-USB-INOUT-Connector-for-Sola/
Building a Micro USB-USB-IN/OUT Connector for Solar LED Phone Charger Emergency Dynamo Crank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/3TSM/HF23XOK7/FDY3TSMHF23XOK7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/3TSM/HF23XOK7/FDY3TSMHF23XOK7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/3TSM/HF23XOK7/FDY3TSMHF23XOK7.SMALL.jpg Morteus This project is an add-on to the instructable 'Increase battery capacity of Solar LED Flashlight Phone Charger Emergency Dynamo Crank'; to allow you charge a modern day cell phone and other peripherals. We will be converting the OEM USB - 2.1mm Jack cable into a 3 way adapter; it will provide USB, 2...
By: Morteus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:37:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Powered-Custom-Logo-Light/
USB Powered Custom Logo Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/JNWC/HF23WDAP/F4NJNWCHF23WDAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/JNWC/HF23WDAP/F4NJNWCHF23WDAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/JNWC/HF23WDAP/F4NJNWCHF23WDAP.SMALL.jpg zagzero This is submitted in the Make to Learn Youth Contest, and it requires me to add questions and answers. Here are the questions: 1 - What did you make? 2 - How did you make it? 3 - Where did you make it? 4 - What did you learn? Answer to all four questions: I like using LEDs to light up things, but ...
By: zagzero

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:17:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Step/
Lego Superman USB 20:1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/LLZJ/HF23MWR1/F4QLLZJHF23MWR1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/LLZJ/HF23MWR1/F4QLLZJHF23MWR1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/LLZJ/HF23MWR1/F4QLLZJHF23MWR1.SMALL.jpg julioyanez My Final Proyect in School of Art of Murcia (Spain)This proyect was presented in 2012 december, the final model dimensions are 985 mm high, 460 mm width and 240 mm thickness.The first step was search documentation and plans in InternetFor construction of this model I'm used the following materials:P...
By: julioyanez

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 16:51:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-CD-Lamp/
Robert and Tylers USB CD Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/6EMH/HF23W9ZJ/FQ36EMHHF23W9ZJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/6EMH/HF23W9ZJ/FQ36EMHHF23W9ZJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/6EMH/HF23W9ZJ/FQ36EMHHF23W9ZJ.SMALL.jpg SHS_PnE FIrst to build this lamp you must have  A soldering iron wire cutters and strippers 5 blue LEDS a spool of red wire a spool of black wire  a few inches of this wire some duct tape 5 200 ohm resistors 2 cds and a USB Cable you are willing to cut up. also another helpful tool but one doesn't need this...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 06:53:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-wifi-antenna/
Mobile wifi antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SMALL.jpg ROD917 Turn a external usb antenna into a mobile wifi antenna to get a better wifi signal. I work approximately 24 hours from my vehicle each week. I use my laptop while in my vehicle to access public wifi. My internal wifi antenna on my laptop computer does not get a good wifi signal. I purchased an exter...
By: ROD917

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:03:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Pose-able-LED-Light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/KTAQ/HET1FGVT/F29KTAQHET1FGVT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/KTAQ/HET1FGVT/F29KTAQHET1FGVT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/KTAQ/HET1FGVT/F29KTAQHET1FGVT.SMALL.jpg Johnnytheguy Here is  a quick and easy modification to make your USB LED or other light pose-able, so you can easily aim it where it needs to be. You can take an existing light, or use one of the many nifty Instructables. I used the same concept to make a flower LED light for my daughter (http://www.instructable...
By: Johnnytheguy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:01:57 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/Simple-USB-Led-light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/UH6U/HET0YBVA/F0RUH6UHET0YBVA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/UH6U/HET0YBVA/F0RUH6UHET0YBVA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/UH6U/HET0YBVA/F0RUH6UHET0YBVA.SMALL.jpg tealk i dont want to speak much i will just show you how to make. first you will need is solder iron and solder ofc. then you need 3 white led (its about 5 cents each=15 cents , it depends where you buy, i bought it in Serbia and here is 10 cents per one) 1st. step is to cut off one end of usb 2nd,  then ...
By: tealk

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:26:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Engadino/
Engadino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/K8Q5/HERLV6QS/FHDK8Q5HERLV6QS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/K8Q5/HERLV6QS/FHDK8Q5HERLV6QS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/K8Q5/HERLV6QS/FHDK8Q5HERLV6QS.SMALL.jpg Milen          This project is named "Engadino" after Engadin - ski resort in Switzerland. The reason for this is that I live in Switzerland, I like skiing and the name is easy to remember and pronounce. By itself the project is a clone of "Pinguino".            "Pinguino is an Arduino-like electronics ...
By: Milen

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:15:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Customize-You-Thumbdrive/
Customize Your Own Thumbdrive!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/ABSM/HET1AKF2/FXIABSMHET1AKF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/ABSM/HET1AKF2/FXIABSMHET1AKF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/ABSM/HET1AKF2/FXIABSMHET1AKF2.SMALL.jpg schin7 Has your USB thumbdrive ever gotten mixed up with someone else's? Well, after this tuorial you will have a thumbdrive like none  other!! This is probably one of the easiest HOW-TOs out there and it doesn't require any tools apart from the ones lying around your own house..so without further ado, LET...
By: schin7

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:01:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-USB-powered-fishtank/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/6YPJ/HEQ34V3K/F1O6YPJHEQ34V3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/6YPJ/HEQ34V3K/F1O6YPJHEQ34V3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/6YPJ/HEQ34V3K/F1O6YPJHEQ34V3K.SMALL.jpg FLIPminoman How to make a USB powered fish tank.
By: FLIPminoman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:24:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-an-IphoneIpod-touch-charging-cable-4th/
Repairing an Iphone/Ipod touch charging cable (4th gen. and down) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/BGC1/HEBNAT29/FPUBGC1HEBNAT29.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/BGC1/HEBNAT29/FPUBGC1HEBNAT29.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/BGC1/HEBNAT29/FPUBGC1HEBNAT29.SMALL.jpg bboyArthur A couple of days ago my brother stopped by. He said he bought a 3 meter charging cable for his Iphone 4S, but it didn't work. He said he ordered it at a website without warranty, so he asked me if I could repair it. I said I'd look whether or not I could repair it. To tell you the result: I did it a...
By: bboyArthur

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:42:35 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/Goose-neck-fume-extractor-from-old-USB-laptop-LED-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/SFNJ/HEI4M5CW/FJKSFNJHEI4M5CW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/SFNJ/HEI4M5CW/FJKSFNJHEI4M5CW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/SFNJ/HEI4M5CW/FJKSFNJHEI4M5CW.SMALL.jpg confu Recently I did some soldering and noticed that the fumes kept going right to my face. So this gorilla pod - style fume extractor came into my mind: Materials: (old) case fan cheap / broken (or both) goose neck LED light for laptops (these are dirt cheap if you look at the right store, ~ 2 € maybe a...
By: confu

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:26:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/portable-Solar-Charged-USB-charger/
portable Solar Charged USB charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/QTLX/HEI48E2X/FWPQTLXHEI48E2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/QTLX/HEI48E2X/FWPQTLXHEI48E2X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/QTLX/HEI48E2X/FWPQTLXHEI48E2X.SMALL.jpg souichi 1- What did you make? The project is a Solar Charged USB charger, There is abundant sunlight emitted at this moment and we could use this light to charge several things such as batteries, cellphones and such more. I thought that this will be useful especially when we go into a long trip or such we ...
By: souichi

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:41:47 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/Computer-Port-Access-Hub-remote/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Z6UQ/HEBNO97V/F1BZ6UQHEBNO97V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Z6UQ/HEBNO97V/F1BZ6UQHEBNO97V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Z6UQ/HEBNO97V/F1BZ6UQHEBNO97V.SMALL.jpg DIYPerks This homemade unit provides remote access to all the ports and devices that would otherwise be on the PC itself, meaning that the PC can be elsewhere (where you can't hear it!). As far as I know, it is unique!
By: DIYPerks

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:13:26 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/Triple-Contest-Triple-Entry/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/A92F/HEBNO3GW/FFXA92FHEBNO3GW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/A92F/HEBNO3GW/FFXA92FHEBNO3GW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/A92F/HEBNO3GW/FFXA92FHEBNO3GW.SMALL.jpg AlbinoMoose308 This instructable is a tripleation and thus, it shall have three parts: **PART 1** I wanted to get some school credit(home schooled :D )  so I looked into Hydroponics and found this wonderful instructable that was perfect for me. Unfortunately I need tomatoes and the seedling won't fit in an egg ca...
By: AlbinoMoose308

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 07:50:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Extending-a-USB-lead/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/PORL/HDYZ6CDA/F0ZPORLHDYZ6CDA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/PORL/HDYZ6CDA/F0ZPORLHDYZ6CDA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/PORL/HDYZ6CDA/F0ZPORLHDYZ6CDA.SMALL.jpg Ian-in-GB I was short of a 3 metre USB lead, I had several 1.5 / 1.8 metre leads as simply joining them was not a very secure method as this was to be a permanent connection. Wrapping "duck tape" was an option but that usually turns messy after a while I then cameup with the idea of using heat shrink tube, th...
By: Ian-in-GB

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:15:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unlock-Hard-Drive-Password-Protected-File/
Unlock Hard Drive Password Protected File - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/71V9/HE080FJ4/F6I71V9HE080FJ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/71V9/HE080FJ4/F6I71V9HE080FJ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/71V9/HE080FJ4/F6I71V9HE080FJ4.SMALL.jpg ROD917 This instructable will show you how to get around a password protected file. Suppose your computer won’t boot up and you don’t have any way to access your important files. Don’t worry there are several ways to access your files. I had an old emachines laptop computer running XP Home edition and it w...
By: ROD917

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