http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 07:16:19 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-robot-made-from-hacked-toys/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/HLLP/H2MYIPP6/F4LHLLPH2MYIPP6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/HLLP/H2MYIPP6/F4LHLLPH2MYIPP6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/HLLP/H2MYIPP6/F4LHLLPH2MYIPP6.SMALL.jpg mgingerich This video demonstrates my first successful robot. It consists of a Basic Stamp microcontroller, a snap circuits car, and the head of a toy robot. A servo motor rotates the head, which contains infrared sensors to detect obstacles. The motors are controlled by relays, and their power supply is compl...
By: mgingerich

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 16:38:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Bose-QuietComfort-15-QC-15-Bluetooth-Wirele/
Make Bose QuietComfort 15 (QC 15) Bluetooth Wireless - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/D8VT/H1YOJ6QD/FRYD8VTH1YOJ6QD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/D8VT/H1YOJ6QD/FRYD8VTH1YOJ6QD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/D8VT/H1YOJ6QD/FRYD8VTH1YOJ6QD.SMALL.jpg vaiomike Bose QuietComfort 15's are a great pair of headphones, but they're not wireless. I have no idea why Bose doesn't make a wireless bluetooth dongle for them, so I hacked together one in less than 15 minutes. Here's what you need: - Pair of Bose QC 15's - 3.5mm Bose QC audio plug (this needs to be the...
By: vaiomike

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 17:07:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Broken-Electric-Razor-Scooter-Hack/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/WL6P/H2G607AD/FLBWL6PH2G607AD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/WL6P/H2G607AD/FLBWL6PH2G607AD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/WL6P/H2G607AD/FLBWL6PH2G607AD.SMALL.gif foreverdisturbed First I appologize for not having pictures of the deconstruction. I did not think of putting this on Instructables untill I was already done. I do have the before picture which is a stock photo, the after photo with my son on it and a photo of the bad relay switch. I recently bought my son and elec...
By: foreverdisturbed

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 10:58:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-Things/
Intro & Things - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/400B/H1YONIKV/FA1400BH1YONIKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/400B/H1YONIKV/FA1400BH1YONIKV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/400B/H1YONIKV/FA1400BH1YONIKV.SMALL.jpg Fr0stByte If your like me and you have a second or even third keyboard for your computer games but want to add a bit of "You" to it, then this is for you. There are several way that this can be done but I will be focussing on two. Now the pictures and steps are for my personal setup so unless you like mine, u...
By: Fr0stByte

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 18:57:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Realize-the-Potential-of-a-Large-Glass-Jar/
Realize the Potential of a Large Glass Jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/ZKFR/H267L5ZC/FNQZKFRH267L5ZC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/ZKFR/H267L5ZC/FNQZKFRH267L5ZC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/ZKFR/H267L5ZC/FNQZKFRH267L5ZC.SMALL.jpg simiplistic Jars do preserves... jars do preserve your bedside snacks. Just another one of those simple ideas that make life happier. Acquire a ridiculously oversized glass jar for which you can think of no good purpose (beware: plenty good purposes do exist). Add your favorite soft-packaged food stuff...
By: simiplistic

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 07:19:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bookcase-Bed-with-Hidden-Storage/
Bookcase Bed with Hidden Storage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/V5DE/H231ZAMZ/FOPV5DEH231ZAMZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/V5DE/H231ZAMZ/FOPV5DEH231ZAMZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/V5DE/H231ZAMZ/FOPV5DEH231ZAMZ.SMALL.jpg lmph Looking for an inexpensive but cool bed, with built-in side table and plenty of storage? Look no further. Here's an easy way to turn a bookcase into a bed. No tools required. That's right: no drill, no hammer, no nails -- just paint. What you'll need: A sturdy bookcase. Ideally, this should be at...
By: lmph

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 01:05:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-that-Musical-Greeting-Card-Headphone-editio/
Hack that Musical Greeting Card! (Headphone edition) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/C9OA/H1YOAOPX/F82C9OAH1YOAOPX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/C9OA/H1YOAOPX/F82C9OAH1YOAOPX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/C9OA/H1YOAOPX/F82C9OAH1YOAOPX.SMALL.jpg DoctorDv After listening to a musical birthday card being played about 85,000 times in a row, I decided that I needed to create a musical card that would only play when headphones were in.  This simple project costs next to nothing and can be built by somebody with little or no experience in electronics.  I ...
By: DoctorDv

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 16:51:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Easy-Temporary-Taillight-Repair/
Quick and Easy Temporary Taillight Repair! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/EEQ4/H1WHV99Y/FUGEEQ4H1WHV99Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/EEQ4/H1WHV99Y/FUGEEQ4H1WHV99Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/EEQ4/H1WHV99Y/FUGEEQ4H1WHV99Y.SMALL.jpg welderwort Is your motorcycle taillight lens missing or broken? Need to ride to pick up a new one, but still need the taillight to be red? This same trick could also be used on your car, truck or trailer! This was so easy that I surprised even myself! I finished this hack in less than five minutes. Disclaim...
By: welderwort

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 07:57:25 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/Make-Apple-headphone-in-ear/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/9DDO/H1JUHIIK/FLH9DDOH1JUHIIK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/9DDO/H1JUHIIK/FLH9DDOH1JUHIIK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/9DDO/H1JUHIIK/FLH9DDOH1JUHIIK.SMALL.jpg FetterChiller I really like the look of the Apple headphones. And also the cables are quite good and don't mess up to easily. But I really don't like how they feel in my ears. They just start to hurt after a few hours, and as an acute music addict I am that is not acceptable! :P So I decided to make the Apple hea...
By: FetterChiller

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 10:58:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Hack-A-Gumball-Machine/
How to Hack A Gumball Machine! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/XPR4/H1PITANK/F6LXPR4H1PITANK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/XPR4/H1PITANK/F6LXPR4H1PITANK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/XPR4/H1PITANK/F6LXPR4H1PITANK.SMALL.jpg bobthebuilder728 I love bubble gum, but I don't always have money. So I started messing around with my gumball machine, and figured out this really cool hack!  I'm not responsible for this, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!                          ENJOY! You just need a gumball machine and your hands! The Top You need to...
By: bobthebuilder728

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 16:44:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-clever-way-to-access-the-USB-ports-on-your-iMac-/
A clever way to access the USB ports on your iMac (+ video) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://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/Motion-Module/
Motion Module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SMALL.jpg randofo The motion module is the most complex photocoupled device used in Simple Bots. It basically is a light switch coupled with a motion sensing nightlight. When someone in its general area moves, this triggers the sensor, turns on the light, and causes the bot to move. This is a simple way to start addi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 16:27:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-phone-tap/
How to make a phone tap. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/GBXN/H1JUH531/F7SGBXNH1JUH531.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/GBXN/H1JUH531/F7SGBXNH1JUH531.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/GBXN/H1JUH531/F7SGBXNH1JUH531.SMALL.jpg hornbadoing In the Instructable i will show you how to make 2 different phone taps that can be used on any house phone. The amplifiers used in this instructable can be taken from old Wall outlet chargers. The kind you charge a phone with. BTW if i can ill get a better camera instead of taking picks with an ipod...
By: hornbadoing

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 17:18:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-find-a-password/
How to find a password - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/89JP/H1LWPDTV/F6K89JPH1LWPDTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/89JP/H1LWPDTV/F6K89JPH1LWPDTV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/89JP/H1LWPDTV/F6K89JPH1LWPDTV.SMALL.jpg surfer998 What you need You will need a pen drive, MsPass (http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/mspass.html) and a victim... How to do 1- Download MsPass here http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/mspass.html; 2- Copy the mspass.exe to your pen driver; 3- Open NotePad and writr this: start mspass\mspass.exe /stext ms...
By: surfer998

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:18:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Variable-Soldering-Iron/
D.I.Y Variable Soldering Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/NOVM/H1ERN1MS/FSSNOVMH1ERN1MS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/NOVM/H1ERN1MS/FSSNOVMH1ERN1MS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/NOVM/H1ERN1MS/FSSNOVMH1ERN1MS.SMALL.jpg dprasad2 Do you want a variable tempature soldering iron? But to expensive? Well today I will show you how to make your own. You Will Need: 1x Light Dimmer 1x Cheap Soldering Iron 1x Extention Cord 2x Loomex Connector 1x Switch Plate 1x Utility Box Total ran be 25 dollars Canadian; but for you Americans w...
By: dprasad2

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:22:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Internet-The-Old-Way/
Internet: The Old Way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/D7O1/H1ERHXA7/FTDD7O1H1ERHXA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/D7O1/H1ERHXA7/FTDD7O1H1ERHXA7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/D7O1/H1ERHXA7/FTDD7O1H1ERHXA7.SMALL.jpg DRH1469 Hello All today I will be showing you how internet was in the old days ;;)  It's a simple "hack" that allows you to feel what old internet usage was like. It doesn't affect your computer in any way. It makes use of command prompt or your browser. I will be showing you both methods. But first you mus...
By: DRH1469

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:17:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-Camera-Mod-Plug-in-Power-for-Less-Than-10/
DSLR Camera Mod: Plug in Power for Less Than $10 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/3H40/H1EN6QDL/F383H40H1EN6QDL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/3H40/H1EN6QDL/F383H40H1EN6QDL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/3H40/H1EN6QDL/F383H40H1EN6QDL.SMALL.jpg nonoodlez I have been running into a problematic issue with a photobooth that I made (the booth is on Instructables here). After a period of several hours, the crappy old camera battery peters out and dies. I purchased some cheapy replacements online but even those do not seem to last very long. This is a hug...
By: nonoodlez

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:45:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-automated-hidden-stash-built-into-table/
Electronic automated hidden stash built into table (easy and dirt cheap) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/E3D4/H11WJEW3/FNXE3D4H11WJEW3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/E3D4/H11WJEW3/FNXE3D4H11WJEW3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/E3D4/H11WJEW3/FNXE3D4H11WJEW3.SMALL.jpg thegoodhen Hi guys! So I was playing deus ex 1 and 3 and all the hidden stashes behind the TVs and pictures and under floors gave me an idea! I'll make myself something similar-how about a place to store my pens that slides up from my desk on press of a single button? So... Yeah, so I made it. I gotta admit th...
By: thegoodhen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:35:59 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...
By: solomonhorses

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:57:59 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...
By: joedog86

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:06:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MP3-Headphone-Hack-Improving-the-Fit-and-the-Sou/
MP3 Headphone Hack - Improved Fit & Sound - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/PA02/GZQR1A7O/FRKPA02GZQR1A7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/PA02/GZQR1A7O/FRKPA02GZQR1A7O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/PA02/GZQR1A7O/FRKPA02GZQR1A7O.SMALL.jpg bobzjr I have always wanted a minimalistic wireless earphone/mp3 player.  The kind that goes behind the head and loops over the ears.  Unfortunately, I have a big head.  Every headset I have tried is too small!    Why do this hack?  With this hack, we gain several benefits: Headphones are large enoug...
By: bobzjr

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:23:49 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...
By: oswaldonfire

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:50:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Seeking-RC-Car-Hack-with-Arduino/
Light Seeking R.C Car Hack (with Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VC8I/H0OJ2LSM/FJ0VC8IH0OJ2LSM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VC8I/H0OJ2LSM/FJ0VC8IH0OJ2LSM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VC8I/H0OJ2LSM/FJ0VC8IH0OJ2LSM.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beetlebrox Creating a robotics platform from scratch takes allot of work and a few dollars. Buying a ready built one is easy but costs allot of money (at least for me). So instead I decided to piggy back off of the companies who make remote control cars. This is a great because it comes ready made with two h-b...
By: Zaphod Beetlebrox

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 21:31:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jailbreaking-Advantages-VS-Disadvantages/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/AO1O/H0OIZ0JF/FDJAO1OH0OIZ0JF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/AO1O/H0OIZ0JF/FDJAO1OH0OIZ0JF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/AO1O/H0OIZ0JF/FDJAO1OH0OIZ0JF.SMALL.jpg DRH1469 I jailbroke my iPod today and I will wayout the advantages and disadvantages: But first I will explain what jailbreaking does based on exerince and reading: Jailbreaking: In simple terms alterls the iOS of a device. In more technical terms it removes Apple's restrications and gives the user access ...
By: DRH1469

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 13:05:56 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...
By: Neurogami

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:41:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Anyone-For-A-Game-Of-Darts-Nerf-Darts/
Nerf Darts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/2D9N/H05NTBKN/FQY2D9NH05NTBKN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/2D9N/H05NTBKN/FQY2D9NH05NTBKN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/2D9N/H05NTBKN/FQY2D9NH05NTBKN.SMALL.jpg Attmos  Hello again.  I was tossing darts at my board the other day when it occured to me that the dartboard would make an excellent target for me to shoot at.  I just needed to adapt my nerf darts to work with the dartboard.  Turns out it's super simple and tons of fun.  I'm actually surprised there i...
By: Attmos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:18:31 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 ...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:36:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DB9-serial-break-out-cable/
DB9 serial break out cable. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/WQIE/H18FL5FU/FW6WQIEH18FL5FU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/WQIE/H18FL5FU/FW6WQIEH18FL5FU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/WQIE/H18FL5FU/FW6WQIEH18FL5FU.SMALL.jpg Computothought Back in the old days of eight bit computers such as the Commodore 64, Apple, TRS-80, and the Atari among others, the only way to transfer data between computers was either a modem or a much coveted rs232 interface. There was no ethernet, usb, or wifi. Today things have changed a lot but you still ne...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:17:14 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...
By: DerekMellott

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:12:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-cheapest-way-to-Convert-Optical-Mouse-into-a-T/
The cheapest way to Convert Optical Mouse into a TrackBall - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/XTXS/GZPZMDUG/FSPXTXSGZPZMDUG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/XTXS/GZPZMDUG/FSPXTXSGZPZMDUG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/XTXS/GZPZMDUG/FSPXTXSGZPZMDUG.SMALL.jpg patbeck86 This is the beginning about a project to convert a optical mouse into a Trackball for a cheap multimedia kiosk peripheral. We can´t use the mouse as the original way, because it can be damaged or stolen. So we propose this PROTOTYPE to make some experiments and see if it works. Ok so what we need is...
By: patbeck86

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:16:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Heated-Poncho/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/768M/GZQ40IDW/FOK768MGZQ40IDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/768M/GZQ40IDW/FOK768MGZQ40IDW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/768M/GZQ40IDW/FOK768MGZQ40IDW.SMALL.jpg Bertoa What is better, heating a room or heating yourself? When you are thinking on the last option, I have a very simple method. You can use a 12 Volt electric blanket. The only thing you need to do is to make a slit in the center of the blanket, to put your head through. And sewing a collar around the ho...
By: Bertoa

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:11:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Internet-High-Five-Lighted-LED-Brooch/
Internet High Five Lighted LED Brooch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/3MLS/GZLW4GWK/FX23MLSGZLW4GWK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/3MLS/GZLW4GWK/FX23MLSGZLW4GWK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/3MLS/GZLW4GWK/FX23MLSGZLW4GWK.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Talk to the hand.  Seems like a lot of people give the Internet High Five graphic as an enthusiastic response to something.  How do you do it in real life?  Well, how about a pin or button that is the Internet High Five hand and all you have to do is point to it and smile.  And while we are at it, m...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:00:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bendhack-an-old-ball-mouse-to-make-it-do-lots-of-/
Bend/hack an old ball mouse to make it do lots of sounds as you move it. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/M6JS/GZACIFK8/FAYM6JSGZACIFK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/M6JS/GZACIFK8/FAYM6JSGZACIFK8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/M6JS/GZACIFK8/FAYM6JSGZACIFK8.SMALL.jpg ZVUHO The name of this gadget "SinteMouse" in spanish, as Im from Uruguay, in America. "MouseSinth" in english, or as you wish! If someone simply plug the sensors of the movement encoder of an old mouse to a speaker he/she will get a "Gestual square wave -_-_-_- synthesizer" so to say. The faster you mo...
By: ZVUHO

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 06:38:43 PST 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 ...
By: Castor bricoleur

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 12:22:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Converting-a-rescued-toy-into-a-MIDI-controller/
Converting a rescued toy into a MIDI controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/YEVG/GZACCV7P/FY4YEVGGZACCV7P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/YEVG/GZACCV7P/FY4YEVGGZACCV7P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/YEVG/GZACCV7P/FY4YEVGGZACCV7P.SMALL.jpg zen.webb In this Instructable, I will walk you through the process of converting a rescued noise-making children's toy into an actually useful musical instrument using MIDI! Take a moment to just glance over the titles of the steps in this Instructable and familiarize yourself with the general process, so yo...
By: zen.webb

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:12:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SATA-to-USB-adapter-using-Xbox-data-transfer-cable/
SATA to USB adapter using Xbox data transfer cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/LE6L/GZ38JPPI/F01LE6LGZ38JPPI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/LE6L/GZ38JPPI/F01LE6LGZ38JPPI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/LE6L/GZ38JPPI/F01LE6LGZ38JPPI.SMALL.jpg toungewhunder This instructable will show you how to transform a normal Xbox data transfer cable into a full SATA to USB cable. Added bonus: It will still work as an Xbox data transfer cable after we are through! Parts List You will need: 1. A 12v Switching Power supply capable of 1A. 2. A power plug that fi...
By: toungewhunder

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2012 19:47:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bend-an-Optical-Mouse-to-hear-surface-textures/
Bend/hack an Optical Mouse to hear surface textures. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SMALL.jpg ZVUHO You will hear a pen drawing, the newspaper, wooden planks, marble. Just move the modified mouse over it. It may prove usefull for blind people. Anything but solid colors will sound. Im working on makeing it convert uniformly colored surfaces to a musical note that tells the person how dark or brigh...
By: ZVUHO

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:39:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kite-Hack/
Kite Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6R/F2LG/GYQFN6MN/F6RF2LGGYQFN6MN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6R/F2LG/GYQFN6MN/F6RF2LGGYQFN6MN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6R/F2LG/GYQFN6MN/F6RF2LGGYQFN6MN.SMALL.jpg camdog7d Things you will need: -old kite -old fishing rod -screw driver -fishing string Haven't you always wanted to fly a kite but hated the line tangling and having to reel in all in on the line with small plastic handled that breaks in a second. Now you can fix all of that easily in less than 10 minutes....
By: camdog7d

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:50:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Droid-2-Global-we-Rom-Install/
Droid 2 Global (we) Rom Install (CyanogenMods) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/DZDD/GYQERAIP/FAADZDDGYQERAIP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/DZDD/GYQERAIP/FAADZDDGYQERAIP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/DZDD/GYQERAIP/FAADZDDGYQERAIP.SMALL.jpg pclever1 Over the time that I have been using Android I have always wanted to install a ROM. But I have come accross many problems such as picking the best rom, installing it (the hardest) and destroying my phone. So I have made this to help people like me install a rom on their very own phone. Before you s...
By: pclever1

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:21:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/fake-pc-hacking-prank/
fake pc hacking prank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/ZI8B/GYN8NY89/FLMZI8BGYN8NY89.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/ZI8B/GYN8NY89/FLMZI8BGYN8NY89.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/ZI8B/GYN8NY89/FLMZI8BGYN8NY89.SMALL.jpg nishnosh this is a good prank that worked on my mum open comand prompt open run and type in cmd type some stuff in type in "title hack names comuter"  (without qotation marks) type more stuff in type in "systeminfo" (without qotation marks) type even more things type in "tasklist" (without qotati...
By: nishnosh

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:10:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA-HACK-Camera-gear-drawer/
IKEA HACK - Camera gear drawer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/OREM/GYJXYJN5/FDFOREMGYJXYJN5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/OREM/GYJXYJN5/FDFOREMGYJXYJN5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/OREM/GYJXYJN5/FDFOREMGYJXYJN5.SMALL.jpg ade angelis Hello everybody! Until a few weeks ago I used to store my camera gear in a corner of my room, keeping it inside the camera bag, but I wasn't so happy with that. One day I was bored and I visited Ikea's website. I bumped into ODDA, this pretty chest of drawers (photo). It now sits in my room, and Wha...
By: ade angelis

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:59:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-First-Sugru-Hack-USB-Flash-Drive/
My First Sugru Hack: USB Flash Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/X05Z/GYGGN5QN/FUUX05ZGYGGN5QN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/X05Z/GYGGN5QN/FUUX05ZGYGGN5QN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/X05Z/GYGGN5QN/FUUX05ZGYGGN5QN.SMALL.jpg sokamiwohali SOOO...TODAY 11FEB20121400, I recieved my first Sugru prize from the December Beard-Off. I was sooo EXCITED that i couldnt hold back...i had to hack something...my choice? A simple walmart Sandisk Flash Drive. In this 'ible I will show you how i did it!!  *NOTE* I am sorry for the blurry pictures...
By: sokamiwohali

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:21:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Notebook-for-Poor-College-Students/
$2 Notebook for Poor College Students - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/WNJ7/GYGF8N2G/F4YWNJ7GYGF8N2G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/WNJ7/GYGF8N2G/F4YWNJ7GYGF8N2G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/WNJ7/GYGF8N2G/F4YWNJ7GYGF8N2G.SMALL.jpg candacedesign Tired of expensive yet crappy spiral notebooks that fall apart? Always losing them because they look like everyone else's? Now you can design your own and show off how organized you are! Materials Materials: 1. A stack of 50-100 pages of paper (graph, white, whatever you want) Cost: Free.  Just s...
By: candacedesign

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:08:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kitchen-Art-Attack/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/PVNH/GYGF8IS5/F9VPVNHGYGF8IS5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/PVNH/GYGF8IS5/F9VPVNHGYGF8IS5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/PVNH/GYGF8IS5/F9VPVNHGYGF8IS5.SMALL.jpg Cobrox - IKEA Hack  "Gorm Regal" in my kitchen via http://www.cobrox-dash.co.cc/2012/02/kitchen-art-attack.html
By: Cobrox

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:52:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fake-Hacking-Bat-File-my-version/
Fake Hacking Bat File (my version) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/ERTE/GOHMAMZP/FXOERTEGOHMAMZP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/ERTE/GOHMAMZP/FXOERTEGOHMAMZP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/ERTE/GOHMAMZP/FXOERTEGOHMAMZP.SMALL.jpg Tanmay Das Firstly NOT MY IDEA, I was inspired by this post http://www.instructables.com/id/FBI-Computer-Tracing-Prank/. But there is no FBI in India, (not that I know of) so I decided to make a bat file that simulates someone hacking your computer. The code is more or less same, but I've added a few extra lin...
By: Tanmay Das

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:11:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-retro-CASIO-synth/
Hacking retro CASIO synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/DJJM/GY4RTOT9/FOKDJJMGY4RTOT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/DJJM/GY4RTOT9/FOKDJJMGY4RTOT9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/DJJM/GY4RTOT9/FOKDJJMGY4RTOT9.SMALL.jpg TobaTobias I bought this nice synth to a friend in need for a few bucks. It is really cool, it is kind of retro but I decided to add more retro and a pot to change tune easily. I attached some pictures. So I'll so you how to hack it easily. This will probably work with all synths and keyboards with a tune pres...
By: TobaTobias

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 17:48:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Glove-Controlled-Electric-Mountainboard-/
Wireless Glove-Controlled Electric Mountainboard: An Analysis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/24DD/GXUZEJNM/FU524DDGXUZEJNM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/24DD/GXUZEJNM/FU524DDGXUZEJNM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/24DD/GXUZEJNM/FU524DDGXUZEJNM.SMALL.jpg aguzmanballen Hey guys!  So I finally decided to make a page that has everything you could possibly know about my project.  Even though I had previously answered everyone's questions, they were usually through a message.  Because of that, I was usually asked the same questions and I figure making this instructabl...
By: aguzmanballen

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:04:50 PST 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...
By: arduinoarts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:51:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mont-Black-Mont-Blanc-Hack-fitting-the-new-Mon/
Mont Black (Mont Blanc Hack) - fitting the new Mont Blanc pen refills into Pilot G2 pens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/6ZAH/GXZXTKJS/FUN6ZAHGXZXTKJS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/6ZAH/GXZXTKJS/FUN6ZAHGXZXTKJS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/6ZAH/GXZXTKJS/FUN6ZAHGXZXTKJS.SMALL.jpg Deslivres A few years ago my dad offered my brother and I Mont Blanc fountain pens for Christmas. I had heard of this brand before and I knew they were supposedly very expensive - so much so in fact that they don't list their prices on their main website, usually not a good sign - but I had never really belie...
By: Deslivres

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