http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 06:06:27 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Hard-Drive-Hacked-To-a-Hidden-DrivePhone-Stand-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/R9DL/H1ZG7SVQ/FP8R9DLH1ZG7SVQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/R9DL/H1ZG7SVQ/FP8R9DLH1ZG7SVQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/R9DL/H1ZG7SVQ/FP8R9DLH1ZG7SVQ.SMALL.jpg Samimy About this project: A Hidden Flash-Memory That Only you know how to turn it on and use it secretly. This is a DIY hack project that allows you to recycle your broken hard-drives back to live and turn them to something useful. here are the costs and list of devices for those who will love to make th...
By: Samimy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 02:06:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-Space-with-5-14-Floppy-Disk-File-Storage/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/CJFL/H1QML3QG/FEGCJFLH1QML3QG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/CJFL/H1QML3QG/FEGCJFLH1QML3QG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/CJFL/H1QML3QG/FEGCJFLH1QML3QG.SMALL.jpg klixtopher Inspired by this instructable, the recent acquisition of a bunch of old floppies and our need for a place to store important papers while we were still using them and before they went into more permanent storage (that is, a place that was not a big pile on the kitchen counter), I decided to make a h...
By: klixtopher

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 17:43:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-How-To-Hack-A-Hard-Drive-To-a-Hidden-Flash-Dri/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/YF5O/H00R4W7A/FBOYF5OH00R4W7A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/YF5O/H00R4W7A/FBOYF5OH00R4W7A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/YF5O/H00R4W7A/FBOYF5OH00R4W7A.SMALL.jpg Samimy About this project: This is a DIY hack project that allows you to recycle your broken hard-drives back to live and turn them to something useful. This is the full Schematic Diagram: http://goo.gl/3Lt8h This is the link to blog to the project: http://goo.gl/0C23V this is the PDF version: http...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:48:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Artsy-Recycled-Hard-Disk-Clock/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/45KG/GY4RAHI1/F7145KGGY4RAHI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/45KG/GY4RAHI1/F7145KGGY4RAHI1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/45KG/GY4RAHI1/F7145KGGY4RAHI1.SMALL.jpg lllshreelll I have seen many recycled hdd clocks, but i thought i can make it look more artsy :) 
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:05:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/525-inch-floppy-disk-CD-case/
5.25 inch floppy disk CD case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/26PX/GXL5XZ34/F2N26PXGXL5XZ34.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/26PX/GXL5XZ34/F2N26PXGXL5XZ34.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/26PX/GXL5XZ34/F2N26PXGXL5XZ34.SMALL.jpg wintergoat In this Instructable, you will learn how to turn an old 5.25 inch floppy disk into a neat retro CD or DVD case! Tools & Materials To create the floppy disk CD & DVD case, you will need: 1 5.25 inch floppy disk, 1 CD or DVD, and scissors. That is all. Cut the disk First, you cut carefully along...
By: wintergoat

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:58:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Avalanche-Disk-Granular-Physics-Demonstrator/
Avalanche Disk Granular Physics Demonstrator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/5GDP/GW88L8OX/FP05GDPGW88L8OX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/5GDP/GW88L8OX/FP05GDPGW88L8OX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/5GDP/GW88L8OX/FP05GDPGW88L8OX.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Build your own avalanche disk to observe granular physics in action.  A single granule is a solid but when it interacts with many, it may behave as a solid, liquid, or gas. I first saw one of these a while back in some science museum that I took Caitlin to.  It was more of an art installation where...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:14:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/S-GDSP-Knex-Mag-fed-Disk-Shooter-pistol-INSTRUCT/
S-GDSP: K'nex Mag fed Disk Shooter pistol INSTRUCTIONS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/HWSP/GUI0T0TW/F09HWSPGUI0T0TW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/HWSP/GUI0T0TW/F09HWSPGUI0T0TW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/HWSP/GUI0T0TW/F09HWSPGUI0T0TW.SMALL.jpg spazgadget Here it is, and hopefully a comeback from my first *ahem* crappy *ahem* pistol (which was removed- it was an embarrassment.). It shoots small wheels with very good power, and could be modified to take medium wheels. The mag holds 8 wheels, however if you do not want to cut your pieces, it will hold ...
By: spazgadget

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 19:38:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Mag-fed-Disk-Shooter/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/4QMS/GUI4X3D1/FZ94QMSGUI4X3D1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/4QMS/GUI4X3D1/FZ94QMSGUI4X3D1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/4QMS/GUI4X3D1/FZ94QMSGUI4X3D1.SMALL.jpg spazgadget Here it is, and hopefully a comeback from my first *ahem* crappy *ahem* pistol (which was removed- it was an embarrassment.). It shoots small wheels with very good power, and could be modified to take medium wheels. The mag holds 4 wheels, however it can be upgraded to about 8 if you cut some pieces...
By: spazgadget

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:08:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultra-safe-Ultra-scary-SteampunkHalloween-scary/
Ultra-safe, Ultra-scary, Steampunk/Halloween scary saw blade from a CD - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/8O1B/GTXK8LPR/F558O1BGTXK8LPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/8O1B/GTXK8LPR/F558O1BGTXK8LPR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/8O1B/GTXK8LPR/F558O1BGTXK8LPR.SMALL.jpg Ratchet_M60 I'm doing a Halloween haunted house for my church and i had this brain-child when i decided i wanted to throw some Steam into the mad scientist lab area. This is extremely simple and you should have all of the items around your house it took me about 3 minutes for each sawblade. Later on i will prob...
By: Ratchet_M60

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:19:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Bypass-ANY-School-Security-Software/
How To Bypass ANY School Security Software - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/BIJO/GT5JYLX6/FZGBIJOGT5JYLX6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/BIJO/GT5JYLX6/FZGBIJOGT5JYLX6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/BIJO/GT5JYLX6/FZGBIJOGT5JYLX6.SMALL.jpg TheTechGuy99 DISCLAIMER: This instructable is meant simply to show you HOW to do this. This instructable is in no way meant to tell you that you SHOULD do it. Any trouble you get into is a result of your own stupidity not the fault of this instructable. I'm sure anyone who has ever gone to school after the new ...
By: TheTechGuy99

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:29:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-HDD-Powertool-Disk-of-Prometheus/
Recycled HDD Powertool (Disk of Prometheus) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/O294/GS3BDNIZ/FD5O294GS3BDNIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/O294/GS3BDNIZ/FD5O294GS3BDNIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/O294/GS3BDNIZ/FD5O294GS3BDNIZ.SMALL.jpg mhkabir UPDATE 09/04/2011: Hey guys, I have entered the Disk of Prometheus in the Green Living and Tech. Contest, Please VOTE for me!! In my last instructable related to recycling old HDDs, I had designed a sander from a junked HDD for as little as $5. But, the old design had its limitations and i had got ...
By: mhkabir

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 06:06:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/File-Recovery-Tutorial/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/XW0H/GRAEAXO3/F6AXW0HGRAEAXO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/XW0H/GRAEAXO3/F6AXW0HGRAEAXO3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/XW0H/GRAEAXO3/F6AXW0HGRAEAXO3.SMALL.jpg ccss21b11 Recuva and Test Disk, which one is better? Summary: For Recuva: 1.This lets the user prompt what kind of file you want to be recovered and there's also an option that you can recover all files that can be recovered. 2.It lets you choose what directory to put them into and you can easily understan...
By: ccss21b11

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Aug 2011 04:09:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Hack-The-Broken-Hard-Drives-to-Rechargeable/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/DY61/GQYGLAOZ/FE0DY61GQYGLAOZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/DY61/GQYGLAOZ/FE0DY61GQYGLAOZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/DY61/GQYGLAOZ/FE0DY61GQYGLAOZ.SMALL.jpg Samimy About the PDF Map: it is under editing, as soon as it finished i upload it and you will see the link here, you can download it for free, No charge. here is the showcase introduction link of this project: http://youtu.be/UwWIz1q0FBc DIY:How to make a USB-Solar Rechargeable Light & Mobile Charger ...
By: Samimy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Aug 2011 05:36:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-The-Broken-Hard-Drives-to-Rechargeable-LED-Un/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/GVKT/GQYGKT6V/FZ5GVKTGQYGKT6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/GVKT/GQYGKT6V/FZ5GVKTGQYGKT6V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/GVKT/GQYGKT6V/FZ5GVKTGQYGKT6V.SMALL.jpg Samimy DIY:How to make a USB-Solar Rechargeable Light & Mobile Charger Note: A file of PDF Map and pictures of this project is available based on request, if you are interested to make one same (or better one), ask me to email you PDF maps and detailed pictures. (It is Free, No charge) (samimy) A Samimy...
By: Samimy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Aug 2011 05:32:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gman106s-Manual-Floppy-Disk-Mk2/
Gman106's Manual Floppy Disk Mk.2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/5Q0R/GOW48STA/FME5Q0RGOW48STA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/5Q0R/GOW48STA/FME5Q0RGOW48STA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/5Q0R/GOW48STA/FME5Q0RGOW48STA.SMALL.jpg Gman106 Hello fellow Instructables! Gman106 here with my first instructable  This was my first ever thing I made from the inspiration of my fellow instructable, I'm a bit of a retro geek and love the idea of a floppy disk note pad. One morning whilst going around my local boot fair (yard sale for all the A...
By: Gman106

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:45:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Secret-codes-Ciphers/
Secret codes & Ciphers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/YXOK/GONGIEFU/FADYXOKGONGIEFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/YXOK/GONGIEFU/FADYXOKGONGIEFU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/YXOK/GONGIEFU/FADYXOKGONGIEFU.SMALL.jpg gogglecrab Have you ever needed to send letter's and messages that are on strict a need to know basis, But your not quite sure how secure they are? Well today I'll be showing you a series of codes and ciphers that will be sure to keep out even the sneakiest of eye's, Some of them are simple and others are more...
By: gogglecrab

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:15:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Opening-a-Maxtor-Basics-Desktop-Storage-Casing/
Opening a Maxtor Basics Desktop Storage Casing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/JKUP/GNJD0FVY/FZQJKUPGNJD0FVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/JKUP/GNJD0FVY/FZQJKUPGNJD0FVY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/JKUP/GNJD0FVY/FZQJKUPGNJD0FVY.SMALL.jpg neo_shah So you have this kinda HDD that you wanna pry it open. But wondering how to.  I was wondering myself. I had to open this piece up because the power supply did not work properly and I need to change the exterior casing and power supply circuit. I tried to look for any manual or instruction to open i...
By: neo_shah

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 09:54:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/a-hard-disk-grinder/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/A43C/GNCXNYS1/FY8A43CGNCXNYS1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/A43C/GNCXNYS1/FY8A43CGNCXNYS1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/A43C/GNCXNYS1/FY8A43CGNCXNYS1.SMALL.jpg dilshad it is a simple grindr that is made from hard disk
By: dilshad

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 May 2011 07:06:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Secret-Floppy-Disk-Password-Storage/
Secret Floppy Disk Password Storage. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/34EW/GLFUDRSA/FUO34EWGLFUDRSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/34EW/GLFUDRSA/FUO34EWGLFUDRSA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/34EW/GLFUDRSA/FUO34EWGLFUDRSA.SMALL.jpg thecaden Hello. Do you have a ton of floppys gathering dust around your house? Well this Instructable will help you get rid of one of them .This is how to store several of your passwords on the floppy. Now this is not about saving your passwords on the floppy via a computer, but instead physically inside the...
By: thecaden

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:08:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tron-Light-Disk-EL-Wire-soon/
Tron Light Disk (EL Wire soon!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/TQSM/GKTJNVI4/FWZTQSMGKTJNVI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/TQSM/GKTJNVI4/FWZTQSMGKTJNVI4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/TQSM/GKTJNVI4/FWZTQSMGKTJNVI4.SMALL.jpg itsthatsguy Your very own Tron light disk, i wanted to be realistic and usable so but instead i went with sheet metal =) The light disk is made of 26ga steel sheet metal and is wicked sharp, i used an angle thing we had in our office and found that the ed length is in fact about 20 degrees, which, once sharpen...
By: itsthatsguy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Mar 2011 22:38:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/floppy-disk-booby-trap/
floppy disck booby-trap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/G6BJ/GJQED3P4/FJ1G6BJGJQED3P4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/G6BJ/GJQED3P4/FJ1G6BJGJQED3P4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/G6BJ/GJQED3P4/FJ1G6BJGJQED3P4.SMALL.gif timnitro have you ever wanted to scare the s@^# out of your friend or coworker ?  well you have came to the right place.  not only does it scare them, it makes a loud noise and messes up everything you put on top of it.   materials ! to make this trap you need:  2 regular rubber bands   1 smaller rubb...
By: timnitro

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Feb 2011 19:15:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Updated-Recycle-A-Hard-Drive-To-A-Cool-Lamp/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/ZRIF/GJHVLHUK/F3IZRIFGJHVLHUK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/ZRIF/GJHVLHUK/F3IZRIFGJHVLHUK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/ZRIF/GJHVLHUK/F3IZRIFGJHVLHUK.SMALL.jpg Samimy this is an update version of my previous video on the same subject, thanks to PHILG64, for his useful comment and idea ! (Nice video. very clear, good lighting, nice direction, but, Are you kiddin'???? that's the ugliest piece of junk I have ever seen. That whole switch assembly could have been inc...
By: Samimy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2011 07:20:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-iphone-Portable-Stand-From-HDD-Disks/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/0BYV/GI0TFT2U/FYT0BYVGI0TFT2U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/0BYV/GI0TFT2U/FYT0BYVGI0TFT2U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/0BYV/GI0TFT2U/FYT0BYVGI0TFT2U.SMALL.jpg Samimy How to make an iphone portable stand from hard drive strong shinny disks? being portable was the most important point of creating this project. A Samimy Production December 19-2010 My other Projects on: www.youtube.com/SAMIMYS Subscribe to watch my upcoming DIY-Hack Projects Music from sonnyboo...
By: Samimy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:16:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Floppy-disk-PenPencil-holder/
Floppy disk Pen/Pencil holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/KMN4/GFRWQSOE/FOKKMN4GFRWQSOE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/KMN4/GFRWQSOE/FOKKMN4GFRWQSOE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/KMN4/GFRWQSOE/FOKKMN4GFRWQSOE.SMALL.jpg kevinp1133 Got some old floppies lying around? Then this is the is for you. I am basically making a pen-holder out of old floppy disks. I am aware that there are some very similar instructables out there, but I thought this up on my own, before I every saw those instructables, and I did this slightly different...
By: kevinp1133

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:12:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Floppy-Disk-Bank/
Floppy Disk Bank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/D727/GERPD567/F02D727GERPD567.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/D727/GERPD567/F02D727GERPD567.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/D727/GERPD567/F02D727GERPD567.SMALL.jpg fatalgamer store more then 1.44mb Materials 1. 6  3.5 floppy disk 2. small Flathead screwdriver 3. glue gun 4. razor bald 5. push pen 6. tape Top of bank step 1. remove the metal tab of the floppy drive step 2. use the small flat head screwdriver to pry open the edges. step 3. after it is opene...
By: fatalgamer

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2010 20:38:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-Junk-Hard-Disk-into-a-tool-grinder/
Turn your Junk Hard Disk into a tool grinder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/3YBE/GBVJ28PV/FBC3YBEGBVJ28PV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/3YBE/GBVJ28PV/FBC3YBEGBVJ28PV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/3YBE/GBVJ28PV/FBC3YBEGBVJ28PV.SMALL.jpg profpat Greetings, Turn your junk hard disk into a tool grinder! note: this not my original idea, this was already featured here in Instructables before.  I just want to submit my own version. I also found out not all Hard disk can be converted to a grinder, some won't spin when you rip out the read/wri...
By: profpat

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:56:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Floppy-Disc-Wall-Clock/
Make a Floppy Disk Wall Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/6662/G91YH73H/F3M6662G91YH73H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/6662/G91YH73H/F3M6662G91YH73H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/6662/G91YH73H/F3M6662G91YH73H.SMALL.jpg tmallos Items needed: Materials 1 Craft Clock Mechanism 17 Floppy Disks (Cool colors, fun labels etc) Used in layers of 5, then 4, then 8 Craft sticks or equivalent Tools Drill and bit (not shown, sorry) Hot Glue Gun and glue sticks Side Cutters (or equivalent tool to cleanly cut craft sticks to l...
By: tmallos

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 17:59:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remove-Scratches-from-a-CDDVD-with-Vaseline-Petr/
Remove Scratches from a CD/DVD with Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/DE2Q/G7DYK968/FYEDE2QG7DYK968.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/DE2Q/G7DYK968/FYEDE2QG7DYK968.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/DE2Q/G7DYK968/FYEDE2QG7DYK968.SMALL.jpg gpotvin Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) can be used for chapped lips, dry skin, and for getting rid of head lice; but how about making CDs and DVDs readable again?  Well, it does that too.  There are also other ways to do this on the Instructables website, but I will show you the one that I believe works best. ...
By: gpotvin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Apr 2010 17:06:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Floppy-Disk-Percussion/
Floppy Disk Percussion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/UV25/G79D3XS1/FAHUV25G79D3XS1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/UV25/G79D3XS1/FAHUV25G79D3XS1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/UV25/G79D3XS1/FAHUV25G79D3XS1.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus This is a modern version of a traditional Japanese instrument called the kokiriko or bin zasara. It's often sold with the generic name of "Latin percussion instrument." Instead of rope and wood, I'm using paracord and floppy disks. The sound isn't quite the same, but it's still fun to play with and ...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:34:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-HDD-Rotary-Sander-for-5/
Recycled HDD Rotary Sander for $5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/CT4Y/G6MPQJJ8/FKJCT4YG6MPQJJ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/CT4Y/G6MPQJJ8/FKJCT4YG6MPQJJ8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/CT4Y/G6MPQJJ8/FKJCT4YG6MPQJJ8.SMALL.jpg mhkabir http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-HDD-Powertool-Disk-of-Prometheus/ The new instructable is here. Its ia newer, improved and hugely better version and adresses the disadvantages of this design.  If you are a computer guy, you must have lots of Hard Disk drives piling up. If you want to use t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:16:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simplest-way-to-Cool-down-your-laptops-palm-rest-/
Simplest way to Cool down your laptop's palm rest on the cheap. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/VGRC/G6MPFYNA/F0QVGRCG6MPFYNA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/VGRC/G6MPFYNA/F0QVGRCG6MPFYNA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/VGRC/G6MPFYNA/F0QVGRCG6MPFYNA.SMALL.jpg bhvm Chatting with your friend using a  laptop's Toasty Palm rest During the Scorching Summers of India Is not the way to spend a nice weekend, is it? I'll show the Simplest way to Cool down your laptop's palm rest on the cheap.  Next page please... Whats Hiding beneath? Most of the manufacturers Pu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:28:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-a-cheapo-chinese-MP3-Player/
Fixing a cheapo chinese MP3 Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/KRD4/G68H8YKO/F4IKRD4G68H8YKO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/KRD4/G68H8YKO/F4IKRD4G68H8YKO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/KRD4/G68H8YKO/F4IKRD4G68H8YKO.SMALL.jpg angryfeet I got this cheap MP3 player, but when I plugged it into my PC it said "Please insert disk" or something like that! So I opened it up and lo and behold the flash chip wasnt soldered in properly. Anyway here are some tips on how to open it up, fix and put back together. Opening Up First unscrew ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Mar 2010 04:51:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CDDVD-Roofing-Concept/
CD/DVD Roofing Concept - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/BHVJ/G61AVS6U/FQLBHVJG61AVS6U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/BHVJ/G61AVS6U/FQLBHVJG61AVS6U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/BHVJ/G61AVS6U/FQLBHVJG61AVS6U.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu I needed a use for old CDs and DVDs. My friend runs a website selling media items (mediamad.co.uk) and he gave me a stack of CDs and DVDs that he couldn't sell for a project of mine that never reached completion. To use them up I thought up this, and after not being able to find it on the web or ins...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:58:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ring-Launcher-Explained-The-Geek-Group/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/FMLP/G5KP91QH/FI6FMLPG5KP91QH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/FMLP/G5KP91QH/FI6FMLPG5KP91QH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/FMLP/G5KP91QH/FI6FMLPG5KP91QH.SMALL.jpg thermoelectric Chris explains how the ring launcher works in this video, he launches a few rings, and tourments the camerman doing so. You may see the ring launcher in other videos. Check out The Geek Group's other video's on their Youtube channel here. If you would like to check out their website, just click her...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:17:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Floppy-Disk-IR-Camera-Hack/
Floppy Disk IR Camera Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/M756/G51GA9FU/FH2M756G51GA9FU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/M756/G51GA9FU/FH2M756G51GA9FU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/M756/G51GA9FU/FH2M756G51GA9FU.SMALL.jpg 62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer For the past seven years, I've had a broken digital camera lying around. It is still able to take pictures, but it is almost impossible to use on account of a broken screen. The fundamental problem is that sometimes the menu will accidentally get turned on, and not being able to see the screen, I ca...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:53:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-broken-UMD-disks/
Fix broken UMD disks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/O0K2/G51G5QP1/FO1O0K2G51G5QP1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/O0K2/G51G5QP1/FO1O0K2G51G5QP1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/O0K2/G51G5QP1/FO1O0K2G51G5QP1.SMALL.jpg ARTH19970325 Have you ever broken your beloved UMD game and can't play it anymore? Well here's a fix to that, all you need is thin a flat-head screwdriver and superglue. Here's how you do it Now see if your UMD case is "fixable".If the case was just split in half or the clear plastic cover with "UMD" printed ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:11:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-the-PS2-Disk-Read-Error/
How to Fix the PS2 "Disk Read Error" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/M385/G33OTKD5/FKLM385G33OTKD5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/M385/G33OTKD5/FKLM385G33OTKD5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/M385/G33OTKD5/FKLM385G33OTKD5.SMALL.jpg werock257 If you have ever owned a Play Station 2 (thick version) you may have had deal with the "Disk Read Error" problem. At first it is not so bad, just one or two of  the games don't work, but after a while almost none of the games work. You can pay money to send it in to Sony HQ and have them fix it or y...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:31:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/What-to-do-with-an-old-55-inch-floppy-disk-box/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/QZGV/G30U76IN/FP8QZGVG30U76IN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/QZGV/G30U76IN/FP8QZGVG30U76IN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/QZGV/G30U76IN/FP8QZGVG30U76IN.SMALL.jpg TheGoodLife I was sorting through old computer equipment and happened across some 3.5 and 5.5 inch floppy disk drive boxes, full of disks. Nobody wanted the disks or the boxes. Everything was left out for the bin men and I returned to my room. I then noticed a pile of CDs and an idea struck me as I never like ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:08:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Boot-from-USB-on-a-bios-that-doesnt-support-it/
Boot from USB on a bios that doesn't support it - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/O681/G1M2GG8I/FNDO681G1M2GG8I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/O681/G1M2GG8I/FNDO681G1M2GG8I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/O681/G1M2GG8I/FNDO681G1M2GG8I.SMALL.jpg Se1f_Destruct This instructable is my second, and is VERY useful when you have a bootable flash drive. It shows you how to create and use the PLoP boot manager. ----------You will need---------- A computer (doesn't need to be windows) A CD A flash drive with an OS installed on it. CD writer CD burning software c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:08:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-boot-PUD-Linux-off-a-flash-drive/
How to boot PUD Linux off a flash drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/ZVZ4/G0ZWL5ZH/FZVZVZ4G0ZWL5ZH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/ZVZ4/G0ZWL5ZH/FZVZVZ4G0ZWL5ZH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/ZVZ4/G0ZWL5ZH/FZVZVZ4G0ZWL5ZH.SMALL.jpg Se1f_Destruct This instructable teaches you how to install PUD, a 260MB OS, on your flash drive. This is my first instructable so please, be hard on me. It is persistent, so it will save its settings on exit. I am not responsible for anything happening to your computer, but if you follow the instructions exactly,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:54:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CD-Magnet/
CD Magnet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/97KT/FYTCHE51/FL997KTFYTCHE51.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/97KT/FYTCHE51/FL997KTFYTCHE51.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/97KT/FYTCHE51/FL997KTFYTCHE51.SMALL.jpg paulhogan This simple craft is easy to make, and provides instant gratification (and rainbows) to whatever surface you decide to stick it to. When going back to school, you can be the first one on your hallway to have one of these nifty CD magnets! Supplies You will need:-One CD-A smallish magnet-A hot glu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Sep 2009 18:43:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hide-passwords-in-an-old-floppy-disk/
Hide passwords in an old floppy disk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/1NTI/FYNTABWC/FUC1NTIFYNTABWC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/1NTI/FYNTABWC/FUC1NTIFYNTABWC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/1NTI/FYNTABWC/FUC1NTIFYNTABWC.SMALL.jpg Wehrdo These days, everything on the internet needs an account. Most people, like me, tend to forget all their user names and passwords, then when you are asked to log in, you have to have your password sent to you. Lots of people write down their passwords on note cards and leave them lying around, easy...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:10:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Yu-Gi-Oh-Duel-Disk/
How to Make a Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Disk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/P4IC/FWEGJYCJ/FM9P4ICFWEGJYCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/P4IC/FWEGJYCJ/FM9P4ICFWEGJYCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/P4IC/FWEGJYCJ/FM9P4ICFWEGJYCJ.SMALL.jpg Sly_Gal Okay, this is my instructable on how to make a cruddy (but working!) Duel disk that you can personalize!I got the idea from looking at cardboard and wantng a duel disk. I figured, waht the heck, and from there I just put the pieces together.My computer has no way to upload pictures so I had to make ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:25:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Romulan-warbird-made-from-a-old-floppy-disk/
Romulan warbird made from a old floppy disk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/FF4J/FVQY8SCM/FWLFF4JFVQY8SCM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/FF4J/FVQY8SCM/FWLFF4JFVQY8SCM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/FF4J/FVQY8SCM/FWLFF4JFVQY8SCM.SMALL.jpg qwerty2008 This is how to make a Romulan Warbird out of a old floppy disk. What you need. Pic 1: Metal sliding thing from floppy disk. Pic 2: Aluminum snips(Recomended) Scissors will work. Pic 3: Some kind of pliers. The cutting Look at pics. The bending Look at pics.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:10:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Movable-record-player-greeting-card-from-a-floppy-/
Movable record player greeting card from a floppy disk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/V9AM/FT7PRRJO/FDEV9AMFT7PRRJO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/V9AM/FT7PRRJO/FDEV9AMFT7PRRJO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/V9AM/FT7PRRJO/FDEV9AMFT7PRRJO.SMALL.jpg BuildMakeCraftBake The actual disk part of an old 3.5" floppy disk looks suspiciously like a record, doesn't it? It only takes a few minutes to turn one into this personalized turntable greeting card. The best part is that the card is assembled with brads so the record spins and the player arm moves, too. Perfect for ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:58:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Several-Easy-Steps-to-Secure-Your-Computer/
Several Easy Steps to Secure Your Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/0UHH/FT3K4JUR/FOU0UHHFT3K4JUR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/0UHH/FT3K4JUR/FOU0UHHFT3K4JUR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/0UHH/FT3K4JUR/FOU0UHHFT3K4JUR.SMALL.jpg lukethebook333 VERSION 2.0 will be out soon. You can see on the last step what I have in store for this instructable, please be patient as I sift through it all and get the process rolling. In this Instructable I will show you a few tips to make your computer a lot more secure. The great thing about this guide is...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Apr 2009 11:09:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-Disk-II-floppy-drive-reincarnated-as-a-USB-h/
Apple Disk II floppy drive reincarnated as a USB hard disk enclosure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/GGLT/FRD80I3F/F2EGGLTFRD80I3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/GGLT/FRD80I3F/F2EGGLTFRD80I3F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/GGLT/FRD80I3F/F2EGGLTFRD80I3F.SMALL.jpg Crucio While walking the corridors to my university office, I ran into a treasure trove, piled in the hallway as discarded old junk. One of the gems was an Apple Disk II floppy drive. I seized it, nostalgia pulsing in me, and lovingly breathed life back into it. It is again a disk drive of sorts. The t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:47:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Multiple-hardrives-or-Opticle-Drives-in-a-computer/
Multiple hardrives or Opticle Drives in a computer that really can't - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/T4XF/FQPTT233/FB6T4XFFQPTT233.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/T4XF/FQPTT233/FB6T4XFFQPTT233.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/T4XF/FQPTT233/FB6T4XFFQPTT233.SMALL.jpg lasalite FIRST EVARSo I made this instructable after years of trolling and reading around i finally had the guts to make my own. In a nutshell I'm showing you how to install hardware (in this case two IDE hard drives and two IDE optical drives) into an IDE machine. The stuff A Computer (i have two, I'm u...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2009 21:11:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Floppy-Disk-Bill-Caddy/
Floppy Disk Bill Caddy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/ZV5S/FPWWWCI9/F19ZV5SFPWWWCI9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/ZV5S/FPWWWCI9/F19ZV5SFPWWWCI9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/ZV5S/FPWWWCI9/F19ZV5SFPWWWCI9.SMALL.jpg garagemonkeysan Build a caddy to hold unpaid bills, checkbook and supplies from old floppy disks. Every Sunday morning I have a ritual. I brew a cup of joe, gather up my checkbook and bills and go out onto the lanai to pay bills. I thought it would be convenient to build a caddy to hold all my bill paying supplies ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:30:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Protective-case-for-external-hard-drive/
Protective case for external hard drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/FW36/FN82XD33/FDUFW36FN82XD33.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/FW36/FN82XD33/FDUFW36FN82XD33.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/FW36/FN82XD33/FDUFW36FN82XD33.SMALL.jpg silx External hard drive are cool, but they are delicate and a falling can destroy it or leave it working bad...The most hard drive are slim and glossy...easily to skid of hands..and more...it needs two parts...Hard drive and usb cable...it's boring and you can lose usb cable easily...It's easy.. let's g...
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