Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - technology - usb - keyboard http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:32:32 PDT BLOX v1.01 Hidden wireless keyboard/mouse usb dongle & free up a usb port http://www.instructables.com/id/Hidden-wireless-keyboardmouse-usb-dongle-free-u/
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Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:56:09 PST
The PANIC Button http://www.instructables.com/id/The-PANIC-Button/
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Fri, 28 Sep 2012 05:24:23 PDT
TiltKey- Write by Tilting http://www.instructables.com/id/TiltKey-Write-by-Tilting/
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Sat, 1 Sep 2012 14:00:51 PDT
Extend RF USB Signal - wireless keyboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Extend-RF-USB-Signal-wireless-keyboard/
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Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:50:49 PDT
Laptop keyboard light http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-keyboard-light/
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Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:44:49 PDT
USB PCB Business Card http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-PCB-Business-Card/
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Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:53:07 PDT
USB Wii Classic Controller http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Wii-Classic-Controller/
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Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:05:33 PDT
How to build your own USB Keylogger http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-your-own-USB-Keylogger/
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Mon, 2 May 2011 13:11:30 PDT
Usb Keyboard Flashlight http://www.instructables.com/id/Usb-Keyboard-Flashlight/
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Sat, 7 Aug 2010 13:15:14 PDT
Illuminated USB keyboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Illuminated-USB-keyboard/
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Thu, 4 Jun 2009 10:18:33 PDT
xbox 360 usb keyboard http://www.instructables.com/id/xbox-360-usb-keyboard/
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Fri, 22 May 2009 11:02:20 PDT
Sypran's Knex Auto clicker http://www.instructables.com/id/Syprans-Knex-Auto-clicker/
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Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:28:54 PST
DOUBLE KEYBOARD http://www.instructables.com/id/DOUBLE-KEYBOARD/
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Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:24:44 PDT
USB Shiftage Key!! http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Shiftage-Key/
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By: lifelong-newbie

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Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:42:03 PDT
FPS arcade style gun http://www.instructables.com/id/FPS-arcade-style-gun/
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Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:58:30 PDT
Mini USB drive mod: Keys http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-USB-drive-mod/
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Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:16:38 PDT
Finishing the Job: Installing a USB Keyboard into an OLPC XO Laptop, Phase II http://www.instructables.com/id/Finishing-the-Job-Installing-a-USB-Keyboard-into-/
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Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:19:58 PST
Installing a USB Keyboard into an OLPC XO Laptop, Phase I http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-a-USB-Keyboard-into-an-OLPC-XO-Laptop-/
Installing a USB Keyboard into an OLPC XO Laptop, Phase I - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/W5IE/FCA43JAK/FYQW5IEFCA43JAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/W5IE/FCA43JAK/FYQW5IEFCA43JAK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/W5IE/FCA43JAK/FYQW5IEFCA43JAK.SMALL.jpg labelreader I don't know about you, but I can sure tell silicone from the real thing. Here's how to ditch the jelly and squeeze a normal keycaps-and-springs type USB keyboard into an OLPC XO laptop. This is "phase I" -- getting the keyboard into the lower half of the case, but leaving the USB cable connected to...
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Thu, 7 Feb 2008 04:24:36 PST
Yet Another Stupid Dance Pad http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-Another-Stupid-Dance-Pad/
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Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:06:07 PDT
Custom USB Drive - Project: Enter the USB http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-USB-Drive---Project%3a-Enter-the-USB/
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Wed, 1 Aug 2007 07:16:12 PDT
Paper and Tin Foil Input Device http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-and-Tin-Foil-Input-Device/
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Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:07:00 PST
USB controlled mini lava lamps http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-controlled-mini-lava-lamps/
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Mon, 25 Dec 2006 16:13:35 PST
Typewriter Computer Keyboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Typewriter-Computer-Keyboard/
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Tue, 5 Dec 2006 11:25:32 PST
Easy Button Musical Interface http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Button-Musical-Interface/
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Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:47:29 PDT
Hacking a USB Keyboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-a-USB-Keyboard/
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Wed, 19 Apr 2006 21:47:39 PDT