http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 07:16:09 PDT BLOX v1.01 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/FVH4/H18FVC3Z/FM7FVH4H18FVC3Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/FVH4/H18FVC3Z/FM7FVH4H18FVC3Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 08:22:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dr-Lab-Experiment-One-Do-the-Dishwasher/
Dr. Lab Experiment One: Do the Dishwasher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SMALL.jpg lomography Meet Dr. Lab aka hti. Straight from the HQ Lomography Archive where he has been whipping up some weird and wonderful experiments just for you. Many thanks Dr. Lab for sharing your laboratory experience, secret techniques and analogue passion in the first of his special edition Film Freak Tipsters. N...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 18:48:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/All-Metal-Bolt-Earbuds/
All Metal Bolt Earbuds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/B0WJ/H0OJ3FX8/FQ7B0WJH0OJ3FX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/B0WJ/H0OJ3FX8/FQ7B0WJH0OJ3FX8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/B0WJ/H0OJ3FX8/FQ7B0WJH0OJ3FX8.SMALL.jpg solomonhorses Here is an Instructable on how I made a pair of Hollow Bolt Earbuds.  I call them earbolts. There is a fair amount of skill necessary with a power drill, Dremel motor tool, soldering iron, and hand tools to perform this build described. I am only describing my method of making this, which is easies...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:57:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-laser-show-with-an-old-hard-drive/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ERTI/FQCTM9RW/FEQERTIFQCTM9RW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ERTI/FQCTM9RW/FEQERTIFQCTM9RW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ERTI/FQCTM9RW/FEQERTIFQCTM9RW.SMALL.jpg sensoryhouse Items Needed:Old Hard DriveLaser Pointer (or beam)Wire Mirrorclick to 2:14 to see the actual unit in action - but i suggest you watch the whole video because the music is bad-ass.Learn how to MAKE one here!
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:05:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Atomic-Zombie-s-Carnage-chopper-bicycle/
Atomic Zombie's Carnage chopper bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/QR97/3CQEPZY2H0F/FUNQR973CQEPZY2H0F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/QR97/3CQEPZY2H0F/FUNQR973CQEPZY2H0F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/QR97/3CQEPZY2H0F/FUNQR973CQEPZY2H0F.SMALL.jpg KoolKat Full suspension mountain bikes with v-shaped frames have become very popular over the years, so it's no wonder that the local landfill has been seeing more and more of the cheap steel versions lately. The typical lifespan of a department store type bike seems to be about three years. Although fully ...
By: KoolKat

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2006 08:59:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-an-RC-cars-unused-5th-channel/
Hack an RC car's unused 5th channel! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SMALL.jpg joedog86 So, as we all know most remote control (RC) cars use only 4 channels on their remote control: forward, backward, left, and right. What you may not know is that there is an unused fifth channel on most RC cars! Cheap cars such as the New Bright line found at places like WalMart and Target use a stand...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:06:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FireHero-Turn-Guitar-Hero-into-an-extreme-sport-b/
FireHero: Turn Guitar Hero into an extreme sport by adding flamethrowers! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/4BIW/H0OJ2TWQ/F0V4BIWH0OJ2TWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/4BIW/H0OJ2TWQ/F0V4BIWH0OJ2TWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/4BIW/H0OJ2TWQ/F0V4BIWH0OJ2TWQ.SMALL.jpg oswaldonfire So, long ago I  had read about propane fire poofers. They're pretty cool... I mean, who doesn't love fire?! But, no matter how awesome, they could get pretty boring after a while of seeing the same large fireball. I never built one because I wanted something that would be exci...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:50:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Managing-limited-desktop-space-and-multiple-projec/
Managing limited desktop space and multiple projects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/DUN1/GZPZO98S/F3LDUN1GZPZO98S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/DUN1/GZPZO98S/F3LDUN1GZPZO98S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/DUN1/GZPZO98S/F3LDUN1GZPZO98S.SMALL.jpg Neurogami I have many varied interests,  and most  require some amount of free work space on my desk.  I do not always finish what I've started in one sitting, or one day, or even one week.  In the mean time, the space occupied by whatever current project often needs to be cleared for something else.   It got...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:41:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-prescription-swimming-goggles/
Make your own prescription swimming goggles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/36NF/GZPBM7AQ/FWZ36NFGZPBM7AQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/36NF/GZPBM7AQ/FWZ36NFGZPBM7AQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/36NF/GZPBM7AQ/FWZ36NFGZPBM7AQ.SMALL.jpg projectsugru "Since I have quite a strong prescription, I'm more or less blind when I swim. I don't want to buy prescription goggles as they're so expensive, but I had several old, ordinary glasses as well as regular swimming goggles. So, I sugru'ed them together! The end result works really well !" This super ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:36:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Battery-Adapter/
Camera Battery Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3GX3/GX51873L/FZU3GX3GX51873L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3GX3/GX51873L/FZU3GX3GX51873L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3GX3/GX51873L/FZU3GX3GX51873L.SMALL.jpg DerekMellott I built this adapter in order to add larger battery capacity for prolonged time lapse shooting, it will work for adding battery hours to your camera or anything at a fraction of the price of commercial options.  Be aware that messing around with electricity can be dangerous to you and your equipm...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:12:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stolmen-180-Pivot-TV-Mount/
Stolmen 180° Pivot TV Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/S9ET/GZACJ2AM/F0HS9ETGZACJ2AM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/S9ET/GZACJ2AM/F0HS9ETGZACJ2AM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/S9ET/GZACJ2AM/F0HS9ETGZACJ2AM.SMALL.jpg Castor bricoleur Living in a small apartment require great organization. It is even more important when you live in an open space apartment or a loft. When I moved into my new apartment (a loft), I installed a Stolmen system to split the main room into two separated spaces : the living room and the bedroom. To make ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 12:22:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-%22Secret-Container%22-Out-Of-A-LIGHTER/
How To Make A "Secret Container" Out Of A LIGHTER - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/CXX1/F5Y3TKSH/FTGCXX1F5Y3TKSH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/CXX1/F5Y3TKSH/FTGCXX1F5Y3TKSH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/CXX1/F5Y3TKSH/FTGCXX1F5Y3TKSH.SMALL.jpg BlindSight Wanna learn How To Make a Secret Container Out Of a Lighter? Watch the video or follow that Instructable   Disposing of about 1x2" of free space, you can use it to hide keys, joints, folded bills, etc. It looks and works EXACTLY as an empty lighter, but if you LIFT the button (ins...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:57:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-IKEA-Robot-Lamp-Adding-the-servos/
The IKEA Robot Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/TN8Q/GY18WD1Q/FQRTN8QGY18WD1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/TN8Q/GY18WD1Q/FQRTN8QGY18WD1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/TN8Q/GY18WD1Q/FQRTN8QGY18WD1Q.SMALL.jpg arduinoarts Welcome to the SM-1 project from ArduinoArts.com! (A.K.A as the Annoying IKEA Lamp) We are proud to introduce you to the SM-1 project (aka the Annoying IKEA lamp), as part of the Toy hacking contest from the SeeedStudio.com friends. The project consists in modifying an IKEA 5€ lamp and adding it so...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:51:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-autonomous-Wall-E-Robot/
Build an autonomous Wall-E Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/39U3/FMMCZ2OJ/FK039U3FMMCZ2OJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/39U3/FMMCZ2OJ/FK039U3FMMCZ2OJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/39U3/FMMCZ2OJ/FK039U3FMMCZ2OJ.SMALL.jpg djsures Hi! After a kabillion requests, here you go! This robot is running the EZ-B available at http://www.ez-robot.com First a little introduction, watch the vide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJiMUzJHYFk I started off with the toy titled "Interactive Wall-E". Available at toys'r'us current price $34....
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:11:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Biofeedback-Game-Controller/
USB Biofeedback Game Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/RYX6/GW3WR9I9/FWNRYX6GW3WR9I9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/RYX6/GW3WR9I9/FWNRYX6GW3WR9I9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/RYX6/GW3WR9I9/FWNRYX6GW3WR9I9.SMALL.jpg Gundanium Building upon our last tutorial, which taught you how to build a muscle sensor, we've decided to give you a project that really showcases the power of our muscle (EMG) sensors. Advancer Technologies’ “USB Biofeedback Game Controller” harnesses the power of electromyography to allow players to direct...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:17:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-22/
Connection - Lift, Lock, Listen. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/QKMK/GVP29B6G/FZ9QKMKGVP29B6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/QKMK/GVP29B6G/FZ9QKMKGVP29B6G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/QKMK/GVP29B6G/FZ9QKMKGVP29B6G.SMALL.jpg jleslie2 In this instructable I will run through step by step how I created my radio for my Second Year University project. We were given a brief to hack a small portable sony radio and create a re-designed radio to accommodate for a specific chosen user. This radio is designed for my 93 year old grandmother...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 03:43:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-iPod-Video-Projector/
Make an iPod Video Projector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/S84C/FD72PO4I/FPOS84CFD72PO4I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/S84C/FD72PO4I/FPOS84CFD72PO4I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/S84C/FD72PO4I/FPOS84CFD72PO4I.SMALL.jpg tanntraad Project video and pictures on a screen using your iPod! The setup The idea is simple, Focus the light from your iPod onto a nearby screen by means of lenses and mirrors. Cardboard is underrated Making prototypes is fast and easy using cardboard and a glue gun. A layer of black tape and that A...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:25:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Fire-Breathing-Animetronic-Pony-from-FurRea/
Make a Fire Breathing Animetronic Pony from FurReal Butterscotch or S'Mores - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/OAMC/GVSACZDB/F12OAMCGVSACZDB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/OAMC/GVSACZDB/F12OAMCGVSACZDB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/OAMC/GVSACZDB/F12OAMCGVSACZDB.SMALL.jpg lvl_joe For Maker Faire Detroit 2011, I displayed a hack I made to a FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony. My fellow LVL1 Hackers and I had taken control of the motor control system of the toy and added a flame thrower to it.  It seemed to go over really well with the crowd, so I am putting up the information ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 23:58:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Turntable/
DIY Turntable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/759S/GVP294AH/F1D759SGVP294AH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/759S/GVP294AH/F1D759SGVP294AH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/759S/GVP294AH/F1D759SGVP294AH.SMALL.jpg araid You always wanted to be a Disc-Jockey. You know nothing about beats, delays or mixing but, damn, scratching is like the coolest thing ever invented! If this is also your case, follow this instructable to build a low-fi DJ set: the DIY Turntable as featured on Gizmodo and Engadget, and take the chan...
By: araid

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:36:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Combine-2-broken-TVs-into-1-working/
Combine 2 broken TV's into 1 working - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/C5EE/GVSACPLU/FEBC5EEGVSACPLU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/C5EE/GVSACPLU/FEBC5EEGVSACPLU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/C5EE/GVSACPLU/FEBC5EEGVSACPLU.SMALL.jpg Redion So one day I had an idea, "What if 2 broken different screen size TV's have the same interface for the LCD panel, would I be able to make one that is working from those two?" So I checked this theory... and the result is: YES IT IS POSSIBLE It is advisable that the TVs that are going to be combined...
By: Redion

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 20:27:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ceiling-Fan-Pull-Chain-Nightlight/
Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/OCM6/GVZP1W6J/FKCOCM6GVZP1W6J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/OCM6/GVZP1W6J/FKCOCM6GVZP1W6J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/OCM6/GVZP1W6J/FKCOCM6GVZP1W6J.SMALL.jpg yardleydobon To skip to the videos of the nightlight in action, click here! Update: I received many complaints about the aesthetic quality of the pull chain nightlight's installation and several suggestions that I should place the circuit in the diffuser bowl. Well I'm pleased to announce that I've reworked ...
By: yardleydobon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:29:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-projector-for-your-iPodiPhone-for-a/
How to make a projector for your iPod/iPhone for about a $1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SMALL.jpg MattBothell This is a fun easy project that anyone can make in about 15-20 minutes. The whole project only cost me a dollar and works good enough that I can enjoy an entire movie on it. The way it works is the light from your phone or iPod goes through the magnifying glass and magnifies onto the wall. The whole...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:28:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Privacy-monitor-made-from-an-old-LCD-Monitor/
Privacy monitor hacked from an old LCD Monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/L20K/GVA8UPTQ/F3GL20KGVA8UPTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/L20K/GVA8UPTQ/F3GL20KGVA8UPTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/L20K/GVA8UPTQ/F3GL20KGVA8UPTQ.SMALL.jpg dimovi Finally you can do something with that old LCD monitor you have in the garage. You can turn it into a privacy monitor! It looks all white to everybody except you, because you are wearing "magic" glasses! All you really have to have is a pair of old glasses, x-acto knife or a box cutter and some solv...
By: dimovi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:33:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/BULK-TOOTHPASTE-to-TRAVEL-CONVERTER/
Travel Toothpaste Refiller - SUGRU STYLE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/TCMP/GUI4X1X2/FZITCMPGUI4X1X2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/TCMP/GUI4X1X2/FZITCMPGUI4X1X2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/TCMP/GUI4X1X2/FZITCMPGUI4X1X2.SMALL.jpg EnergyHandyman If you travel, you have probably purchased a small quantity of some product that you already buy in regular quantity or bulk. Toothpaste often comes in 6.4oz tubes or greater, but the TSA allows 3oz or less. For the last several years, I have occasionally transferred toothpaste from a large tube i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2011 15:01:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-mains-Power-for-an-Olympus-E-510Lin/
Wall (mains) Power for an Olympus E-510 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/2UJO/GUI4VYCZ/FYN2UJOGUI4VYCZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/2UJO/GUI4VYCZ/FYN2UJOGUI4VYCZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/2UJO/GUI4VYCZ/FYN2UJOGUI4VYCZ.SMALL.jpg txoof Learn how to build an AC/DC interface for an Olympus E-510. Unfortunately, Olympus didn't bother to make an AC/DC adapter for the Olympus E-510 camera. This typically isn't a problem as you can just tool around with a bag full of fresh batteries. It does become an issue if you decide to use your ca...
By: txoof

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2011 11:25:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Ways-to-Alter-Consciousness-Without-Drugs/
10 Ways to Alter Your Consciousness Without Drugs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/718F/GUEN7OJG/FN5718FGUEN7OJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/718F/GUEN7OJG/FN5718FGUEN7OJG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/718F/GUEN7OJG/FN5718FGUEN7OJG.SMALL.jpg randofo I'm typically not one for altered states of consciousness. I don't do drugs. I've never been drunk. In fact, the only time I can claim to have been synthetically high was when, against my will, I was injected with Fentanyl moments before being put under for surgery (and that high was not a pleasant...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:57:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-tea-towel-magnetic-with-sugru-video/
Make your tea towel magnetic with sugru (+ video) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/09VB/GTY4RRYB/FOL09VBGTY4RRYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/09VB/GTY4RRYB/FOL09VBGTY4RRYB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/09VB/GTY4RRYB/FOL09VBGTY4RRYB.SMALL.jpg projectsugru It's incredibly satisfying to watch a tea towel fly across the kitchen and snap onto the fridge door. We couldn't resist taking them outdoors though :) <br> This hack was inspired by quartertone's very awesome magnetised kitchen towel, we fe...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:31:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Hack-Wifi-and-how-to-avoid-being-hacked-/
How to Hack Wifi (and how to avoid being hacked): WEP/WPA/WPA2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/78DM/GT2P3BYM/F0578DMGT2P3BYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/78DM/GT2P3BYM/F0578DMGT2P3BYM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/78DM/GT2P3BYM/F0578DMGT2P3BYM.SMALL.gif techdls This guide is meant to show how easy it is to hack wireless networks if the proper security measures are not in place. First I will show how to hack a WEP or WPA/WPA2 Network and then I will give tips on how to avoid getting hacked. This is important information in our techno-savy culture. If your...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:11:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Flash-M-Sync-Hack/
Electronic Flash M-Sync Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/U245/GSUSN3KB/FO8U245GSUSN3KB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/U245/GSUSN3KB/FO8U245GSUSN3KB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/U245/GSUSN3KB/FO8U245GSUSN3KB.SMALL.jpg randofo This is a mod that allows you to effectively use an electronic flash with cameras built before the 1970s. However, before I get into why this mod works, I should explain briefly why electronic flashes typically do not work with old cameras. Before the 1970s, cameras that operated with a flash used ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:50:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-a-direct-line-in-to-your-car-stereo-for-an-/
Adding a direct line-in to your car stereo for an iPod/mp3 player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/7JQM/FPIOLR5G/FZZ7JQMFPIOLR5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/7JQM/FPIOLR5G/FZZ7JQMFPIOLR5G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/7JQM/FPIOLR5G/FZZ7JQMFPIOLR5G.SMALL.jpg pickingrin This instructable will show you how to add an auxiliary input, like a headphone jack, to your car so you can listen to an iPod/mp3 player/GPS or anything that has a line-out through your cars stereo. While I will be adding it on my '99 Chevy Suburban, it can very easily be done on almost all cars...
By: pickingrin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:50:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Headset-Hack/
Bluetooth Headset Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/H9OJ/GRTHSSZZ/FV6H9OJGRTHSSZZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/H9OJ/GRTHSSZZ/FV6H9OJGRTHSSZZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/H9OJ/GRTHSSZZ/FV6H9OJGRTHSSZZ.SMALL.jpg dex3844 My mum wanted to play some music from my desktop computer on her stereo(which doesnt have usb support but has stereo jack audio input) - and I was looking for reasons to hack stuff. so i took  old broken bluetooth headset (that my ex broke...bla bla ) and  hacked it to include a stereo jack - and no...
By: dex3844

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:50:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tesla-CD-Turbine-With-Scary-Steampunk-Laser-Pumpki/
Tesla CD Turbine With Scary Steampunk Laser PumpkinCutter Attachment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/5FXJ/F8JUSYO5/FXU5FXJF8JUSYO5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/5FXJ/F8JUSYO5/FXU5FXJF8JUSYO5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/5FXJ/F8JUSYO5/FXU5FXJF8JUSYO5.SMALL.jpg mrfixitrick If you wanna build something high tech, truly scary, cheap, and relatively easy for Halloween, this Steampunk Tesla CD Turbine is it! It uses recycled CD's, Neodymium magnets and a Magnetic Coupling to power tools and implements. You can order the BEST neodymium super-magnets here: http://www.kjmag...
By: mrfixitrick

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2007 06:18:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Spirograph/
Laser Spirograph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/DO8V/GP7IFX4D/FQCDO8VGP7IFX4D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/DO8V/GP7IFX4D/FQCDO8VGP7IFX4D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/DO8V/GP7IFX4D/FQCDO8VGP7IFX4D.SMALL.jpg randofo Break out your Pink Floyd albums, because it is time for you to have your own personal laser show. In fact, it cannot be stressed enough just how much "awesome" you are getting out of such an easy to build device. Watching the patterns spiral out of this little box onto a large wall is much more mes...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2011 15:57:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Night-Vision-Camera-1/
Night Vision Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/Q9WW/GOFIKOVF/FPOQ9WWGOFIKOVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/Q9WW/GOFIKOVF/FPOQ9WWGOFIKOVF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/Q9WW/GOFIKOVF/FPOQ9WWGOFIKOVF.SMALL.jpg randofo Much like the Light of Eärendil guides Frodo in dark places, so too will your homemade night vision camera be your guiding beacon. Whether out in the woods camping with friends, capturing that elusive glimpse of a Scandinavian troll, or while on a top secret spy mission, this special camera ca...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jul 2011 14:50:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unlock-Carhartts-Secret-iPhone-Pocket/
Unlock Carhartt's Secret iPhone Pocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/7AEM/GOHMAQG0/FH57AEMGOHMAQG0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/7AEM/GOHMAQG0/FH57AEMGOHMAQG0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/7AEM/GOHMAQG0/FH57AEMGOHMAQG0.SMALL.jpg tewharau Basking in the glow of my recent iPhone pocket instructable, I started working through my wardrobe, adding the keep-iPhone-vertical mod to my favourite jeans & pants.  Each one is slightly different and I have added a page to that instructable with the variations. Imagine my surprise when examining...
By: tewharau

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Jun 2011 20:05:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Furby-Brain-Surgery/
Furby Brain Surgery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/PYGO/GOHMAY5Z/FOBPYGOGOHMAY5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/PYGO/GOHMAY5Z/FOBPYGOGOHMAY5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/PYGO/GOHMAY5Z/FOBPYGOGOHMAY5Z.SMALL.jpg monkeywidget Maybe you have a sick Furby which doesn't act properly. Maybe you have a dead Furby.  How you got it is not important. Maybe you want to see how Furby works. Maybe you want to make Furby into a animatronic puppet. The goal of this project is to strip Furby down and remove his brain, leaving his ot...
By: monkeywidget

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Jun 2011 19:22:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-for-Horizontal-iPhone-Pocket-Syndrome/
Easy Fix for Horizontal iPhone Pocket Syndrome - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/1XB1/GOFFXRBO/F9O1XB1GOFFXRBO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/1XB1/GOFFXRBO/F9O1XB1GOFFXRBO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/1XB1/GOFFXRBO/F9O1XB1GOFFXRBO.SMALL.jpg tewharau According to a very scientific poll at everythingicafe, 41% of people put their iPhone in their right front pocket and 34% in their left front pocket. (http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/threads/which-pocket-do-you-put-your-iphone-in.57830/). I'm a right-front-pocket type but I hate it when my iP...
By: tewharau

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Jun 2011 22:21:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shutdown-a-Computor-Remotley-the-real-way/
Shutdown a Computor Remotley (the real way) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/8EQ7/FECFCLFH/FUT8EQ7FECFCLFH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/8EQ7/FECFCLFH/FUT8EQ7FECFCLFH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/8EQ7/FECFCLFH/FUT8EQ7FECFCLFH.SMALL.jpg iKill This is instructable will show you how to shutdown a computer (from your own) remotely. there is no need to send a file sneak on their computer or have any contact with them. This requires little or no DOS skills although it will help if you are 1337 Find their computor name first type "net view"...
By: iKill

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:06:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Key-Keyboard-Hack/
One-Key Keyboard Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/YHEZ/GO4ZZ9DP/F71YHEZGO4ZZ9DP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/YHEZ/GO4ZZ9DP/F71YHEZGO4ZZ9DP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/YHEZ/GO4ZZ9DP/F71YHEZGO4ZZ9DP.SMALL.jpg mcraghead Question: What do you do when your PC wants you to press F1 on boot, but you have no keyboard? Answer: Hack together a USB dongle that does nothing but F1. I admit that this is a silly problem and an even sillier solution, but the mind boggles at the possibilities: custom keypads for gaming, a Cont...
By: mcraghead

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 01:09:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Wars-Cmd-Hack/
Star Wars Cmd Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/Y7NJ/FH9I3ST1/FO2Y7NJFH9I3ST1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/Y7NJ/FH9I3ST1/FO2Y7NJFH9I3ST1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/Y7NJ/FH9I3ST1/FO2Y7NJFH9I3ST1.SMALL.jpg techno_pig Watch Star wars episode IV in cmd! Start Open Start Run Click on "RUN" and type in "cmd" Telnet In the new window type in "telnet" and hit enter. Open Type in simply the letter "o" and hit enter. Address it should say , where you should type in "towel.blinkenlights.nl" just as it app...
By: techno_pig

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:14:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-Tor-On-A-Chumby/
Put Tor On A Chumby - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/URT5/GLWR2BOO/FGRURT5GLWR2BOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/URT5/GLWR2BOO/FGRURT5GLWR2BOO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/URT5/GLWR2BOO/FGRURT5GLWR2BOO.SMALL.jpg frenzy A few years ago, Tor developer Jake Appelbaum told me about putting tor on a chumby. I didn't think much of it until recently when woot.com had a chumbys for sale. Seeing the chumby as a new toy to hack i got one. I must say i didn't know quite what to do with the chumby besides make it tell me the...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Apr 2011 14:55:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-an-LCD-backlight-with-sunlight-via-fiber/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/A1DO/GM9QL05A/FOPA1DOGM9QL05A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/A1DO/GM9QL05A/FOPA1DOGM9QL05A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/A1DO/GM9QL05A/FOPA1DOGM9QL05A.SMALL.jpg Tall-drinks An hour long test. Not bad. This could be an addition to regular LED backlighting in displays potentially. A constant intensity monitor would have to adjust the LEDs to conpensate for the sunlights inconsistency. I envision a roof top covered in small lenses which collect the sun and direct it vari...
By: Tall-drinks

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2011 06:59:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nintendo-Zapper-Nerf-Gun/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/9TB0/FY3KVKZF/F5D9TB0FY3KVKZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/9TB0/FY3KVKZF/F5D9TB0FY3KVKZF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/9TB0/FY3KVKZF/F5D9TB0FY3KVKZF.SMALL.jpg Flashflint I used parts from a pneumatic nerf gun to enable a classic Nintendo zapper to shoot nerf darts. You pump it up, load a dart, and then pull the trigger to fire. The classic firing noise has been preserved. Ranges are about 45 feet with a suction cup nerf dart. Functionality as a light gun has not ...
By: Flashflint

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:01:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Remote-Jammer!/
TV Remote Jammer! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/JEQR/F82EZB6R/F8UJEQRF82EZB6R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/JEQR/F82EZB6R/F8UJEQRF82EZB6R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/JEQR/F82EZB6R/F8UJEQRF82EZB6R.SMALL.gif Kipkay I've had a few scuffles in my house over the TV remote so I decided to do something about it. I built a circuit that will block my TV and any device I choose from getting a signal from the normal remote control. I turn an ordinary remote into a jammer and the remote still works normally! Watch the v...
By: Kipkay

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:53:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Basics-RCtime/
Arduino Basics: RCtime - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/HBA3/GKJF8R92/FQ3HBA3GKJF8R92.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/HBA3/GKJF8R92/FQ3HBA3GKJF8R92.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/HBA3/GKJF8R92/FQ3HBA3GKJF8R92.SMALL.jpg randofo RCtime is a function for the Arduino that finds its roots in Basic-based micro controller programming languages (such as the Basic Stamp). This function basically counts the amount of time it takes to charge a capacitor through a resistor and returns a digital value. In some sense, it is a simple ha...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:05:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Teddy-Bear-USB-Flash-Drive-USBear/
Teddy Bear USB Flash Drive (USBear?) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/WN5N/GB3B6221/F4BWN5NGB3B6221.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/WN5N/GB3B6221/F4BWN5NGB3B6221.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/WN5N/GB3B6221/F4BWN5NGB3B6221.SMALL.jpg misteravocado5 Plain old flash drives are boring. Which is why I decided to sacrifice a teddy bear and make a more interesting one. When put together, it looks like your average teddy bear. Pop off the head, stick it in your computer, and you have a really funny data-storing USBear. I first saw this wonderful ide...
By: misteravocado5

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Jul 2010 16:43:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Minute-Camera-Foot-Switch/
5-Minute Camera Foot Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/H3FG/GJ27Z7QX/F9RH3FGGJ27Z7QX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/H3FG/GJ27Z7QX/F9RH3FGGJ27Z7QX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/H3FG/GJ27Z7QX/F9RH3FGGJ27Z7QX.SMALL.jpg randofo I needed a foot switch for my DSLR camera so that I could take hands-free pictures. On a long-shot, I went down to the local Radioshack to see if they had one. As expected, they didn't have any camera foot switches, but I did luck out that they had all the parts necessary to build my own. Here is h...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:54:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Carl-Zeiss-Lens-for-1500/
Carl Zeiss Lens for $15.00 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/P64A/GIWZLMF3/FL8P64AGIWZLMF3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/P64A/GIWZLMF3/FL8P64AGIWZLMF3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/P64A/GIWZLMF3/FL8P64AGIWZLMF3.SMALL.jpg Nano_Burger Have you ever wondered why Holgas, Dianas and the Time Magazine cameras were not made in Germany?  Well whatever the reason, German optical companies have have decided that quality is the way to go.   Zeiss is among the best optical lens company there is....their motto says it all, "We Make it Visib...
By: Nano_Burger

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:30:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lunchtime-Clock/
Lunchtime Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/9P1J/GIWZL7O9/FZ79P1JGIWZL7O9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/9P1J/GIWZL7O9/FZ79P1JGIWZL7O9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/9P1J/GIWZL7O9/FZ79P1JGIWZL7O9.SMALL.jpg randofo Have you ever wished lunchtime were longer, but didn't know where to find those few extra minutes? Well, wish no longer! Thanks to great in advances in clock technology, I present to you a clock that speeds up 20% every day at 11:00 and slows down 20% every day at 11:48, giving you an extra twelve ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:09:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kinect-Hacking/
Kinect Hacking (Article) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/W2H2/GIJG2H04/FNEW2H2GIJG2H04.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/W2H2/GIJG2H04/FNEW2H2GIJG2H04.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/W2H2/GIJG2H04/FNEW2H2GIJG2H04.SMALL.jpg howitgoes When Microsoft released it's Kinect system for the Xbox 360 it was hoping to give a boost to the console and sell plenty of games. It certainly hit that target with some brisk sales, but the real surprise was that the Kinect's powerful technology also became a useful tool for programmers. Within a w...
By: howitgoes

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