http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 22:27:34 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-FREE-wi-fi-network-without-router-/
how to make a FREE wi-fi network without router! (on mac) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/QWO4/HG85CDD8/FABQWO4HG85CDD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/QWO4/HG85CDD8/FABQWO4HG85CDD8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/QWO4/HG85CDD8/FABQWO4HG85CDD8.SMALL.jpg www139 how to make a free wi-fi network (no router) from www139 on Vimeo.To do this you need at least one computer connected to the internet (not phone or tablet). MATERIALS NEEDED: computer connected to internet system preferences go to 'system preferences'  then go to 'sharing'  then go to 'inte...
By: www139

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 12:39:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Wi-Fi-Media-Server/
Raspberry Pi Wi-Fi Media Server - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/RSPY/HFWSU26G/FYRRSPYHFWSU26G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/RSPY/HFWSU26G/FYRRSPYHFWSU26G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/RSPY/HFWSU26G/FYRRSPYHFWSU26G.SMALL.jpg bradshack213 These instructions will provide you with a list of requirements and steps for configuring your own local Wi-Fi media server using the Raspberry Pi. Once complete, you will be able to plug a USB drive into your Raspberry Pi and provide the drive's content across a local wireless area. Anyone within t...
By: bradshack213

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:41:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Weather-proof-Wireless-Doorbell-Button/
Weather-proof Wireless Doorbell Button - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/D597/HFPTHS6R/FHVD597HFPTHS6R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/D597/HFPTHS6R/FHVD597HFPTHS6R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/D597/HFPTHS6R/FHVD597HFPTHS6R.SMALL.jpg Treknology This is another one of those completed projects that I've now decided to publish while I was doing a battery change. The problem that I sought to overcome was that the exterior "button unit" for wireless doorbells usually don't like direct sun (yellow plastic and fall apart) or rain water. While it...
By: Treknology

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:22:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-wifi-antenna/
Mobile wifi antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SMALL.jpg ROD917 Turn a external usb antenna into a mobile wifi antenna to get a better wifi signal. I work approximately 24 hours from my vehicle each week. I use my laptop while in my vehicle to access public wifi. My internal wifi antenna on my laptop computer does not get a good wifi signal. I purchased an exter...
By: ROD917

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:03:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-based-Wireless-Electric-Guitar/
FM-based Wireless Electric Guitar! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/KOP6/HDXMH144/FOWKOP6HDXMH144.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/KOP6/HDXMH144/FOWKOP6HDXMH144.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/KOP6/HDXMH144/FOWKOP6HDXMH144.SMALL.jpg TechJango Hello! Today, as part of our charitable efforts here at Techjango, we're giving you a tutorial! Involving electric guitars, at that! This is going to be a fun little project where you, by your own hands and tools, will make your guitar go WIRELESS. Now, I'll lay out the cons right away for you – we...
By: TechJango

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 05:45:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-super-fast-wifi-hotspot/
Create a super fast wifi hotspot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/9GZW/HD4VPCED/F0M9GZWHD4VPCED.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/9GZW/HD4VPCED/F0M9GZWHD4VPCED.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/9GZW/HD4VPCED/F0M9GZWHD4VPCED.SMALL.jpg jf78 In this Instructable I plan to demonstrate how anyone can use a utility to funnel multiple networks to one computer and how to create a connectable wifi hotspot. Why would I want to do this? Simple. I will use my own situation as an example. I am at college right now, and on our campus we have two ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:37:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Configure-a-Wireless-Home-Network-with-Mult/
How to Configure a Wireless Home Network with Multiple Routers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/9EWJ/HD4VM05L/FXE9EWJHD4VM05L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/9EWJ/HD4VM05L/FXE9EWJHD4VM05L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/9EWJ/HD4VM05L/FXE9EWJHD4VM05L.SMALL.jpg choven This Instructable explains how to set up a home network with multiple wireless routers. Using multiple routers will extend the your wireless coverage area. Ideally, this project should take 10 - 15 minutes. Readers should have basic computer knowledge and some familiarity with routers. The reader i...
By: choven

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:23:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Secure-wifi-lock-box-timer/
Secure wifi lock box timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/UR6X/HD4VLHGU/FQSUR6XHD4VLHGU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/UR6X/HD4VLHGU/FQSUR6XHD4VLHGU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/UR6X/HD4VLHGU/FQSUR6XHD4VLHGU.SMALL.jpg ROD917 Create a secure wifi timer lock box.  You will be able to control your child from getting on the internet late at night.  You can also control when your child is on X-Box live.  I chose to put my project in a military ammo box that I purchased from a gun show. The purpose in putting the timer in a l...
By: ROD917

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:29:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Wireless-Outlet-Remote-to-Ardunio-to-Serial/
Simple Wireless Outlet Remote to Ardunio to Serial (for home automation) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/Q3E7/HCV97YII/FCGQ3E7HCV97YII.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/Q3E7/HCV97YII/FCGQ3E7HCV97YII.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/Q3E7/HCV97YII/FCGQ3E7HCV97YII.SMALL.jpg mofosyne I found an old Kambrook Wireless Outlet set, which consisted of 3 wireless outlet and a wireless 433mhz remote, and wanted to 'automate' my room. While I could have tried to reverse engineered the wireless protocol, I decided that since I am not likely to use more than 5 wireless outlet at this sta...
By: mofosyne

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2013 06:42:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-bluetooth-music-enable-hearing-protect/
How to make bluetooth music-enable hearing protection - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/SCUJ/HCJOG2KU/F78SCUJHCJOG2KU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/SCUJ/HCJOG2KU/F78SCUJHCJOG2KU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/SCUJ/HCJOG2KU/F78SCUJHCJOG2KU.SMALL.jpg wemcdonald I've been spending a lot of time in the shop recently and it can get very loud; since I want to preserve my eardrums, hearing protection is important. Spending hours just listening to muffled clangs and grinding isn't that much fun, though, so I decided to make these bluetooth-enabled ear muffs at T...
By: wemcdonald

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2013 13:07:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gopro-Hero-3-Black-Edition-IP-camera/
Gopro Hero 3 Black Edition IP camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/X29D/HBHGLAXL/F4SX29DHBHGLAXL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/X29D/HBHGLAXL/F4SX29DHBHGLAXL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/X29D/HBHGLAXL/F4SX29DHBHGLAXL.SMALL.jpg sdobbie This will show you how to use your Gopro Hero 3 as an IP camera WITH sound. You will need your Gopro and a computer with wifi connectivity. You will also need VLC Media Player. Assuming you have updated your camera as per the instructions on the Gopro website and created your Wifi passwords while...
By: sdobbie

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 10:34:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/XBee-Programmable-Christmas-Lights/
XBee Programmable Christmas Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/QGCX/HAUNMUI6/FXSQGCXHAUNMUI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/QGCX/HAUNMUI6/FXSQGCXHAUNMUI6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/QGCX/HAUNMUI6/FXSQGCXHAUNMUI6.SMALL.jpg mrsutherland By following these steps, you will be able to control a strand of 50 tri-color Christmas lights wirelessly using a Programmable XBee. My family has always been into Christmas lights and creating custom decorations, so when I read this blog post on how to hack GE Color Effects Christmas lights, I kn...
By: mrsutherland

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 07:48:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-your-Schuberth-SRC-Bluetooth-helmet-Or-an/
Convert your Schuberth SRC Bluetooth helmet (Or anything else) to charge wirelessly. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/5OTR/HA4MGKVB/FGN5OTRHA4MGKVB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/5OTR/HA4MGKVB/FGN5OTRHA4MGKVB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/5OTR/HA4MGKVB/FGN5OTRHA4MGKVB.SMALL.jpg Beenay25 I finally decided to fork out for a SRC Bluetooth collar for my Schuberth crash helmet. It's a brilliant bit of kit. Connects to my mobile phone easily. Will talk to a GPS or PMR radio. Has a built in FM radio (not great quality, but it works) and you can listen to your MP3s whilst you ride. The b...
By: Beenay25

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 11:51:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mount-the-iPhone-in-windows-via-wifi-as-a-drive-le/
Mount the iPhone in windows via wifi as a drive letter! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/J3TZ/H9K2FL8P/FLCJ3TZH9K2FL8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/J3TZ/H9K2FL8P/FLCJ3TZH9K2FL8P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/J3TZ/H9K2FL8P/FLCJ3TZH9K2FL8P.SMALL.jpg MasterCAPS This is very "noob" friendly and only require two things: 1.) Jailbroken iPhone 2.) Open-ssh installed on iPhone If you use linux than you know how handy sshfs is, but if your on Windows and want to move files around as if the iPod was a normal drive you could open in "My Computer" than you will ne...
By: MasterCAPS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:05:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-your-PSP-PSvita-to-control-your-ps3-Medi/
Using your PSP / PSvita to control your ps3. (Media system) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/RBJK/H8RVCXN3/F9XRBJKH8RVCXN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/RBJK/H8RVCXN3/F9XRBJKH8RVCXN3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/RBJK/H8RVCXN3/F9XRBJKH8RVCXN3.SMALL.jpg dumle29 So will this be another tutorial on setting up Remote Play? Well mostly yes. Heres the deal. I mostly use my ps3 as a media center, therefore my audio system is hooked up to the ps3. Normally i would have to turn my tv on, and since my tv is an old 32" LCD with fluorescent backlight, it gets quite ...
By: dumle29

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2012 10:53:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Setting-up-Apple-AirPort-Wireless-Router/
Setting up Apple AirPort Wireless Router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/VFCU/H8RVBPN9/F09VFCUH8RVBPN9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/VFCU/H8RVBPN9/F09VFCUH8RVBPN9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/VFCU/H8RVBPN9/F09VFCUH8RVBPN9.SMALL.jpg MEenglish314 Everything in our world today is going wireless and WiFi is nothing new. However, there are may people who are still without it and if it is your first time creating your own personal wireless network, then these instructions will be perfect for you. Even if you have setup a network before on a wire...
By: MEenglish314

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:48:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Romantic-homing-beacon/
Romantic homing beacon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/SOKE/H8I43HE4/FGUSOKEH8I43HE4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/SOKE/H8I43HE4/FGUSOKEH8I43HE4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/SOKE/H8I43HE4/FGUSOKEH8I43HE4.SMALL.jpg 13pboys I was wondering of a cool gadget i could make my girlfriend as a gift. I've thought of many things to make her but then i came up with a great idea, what about a sort of homing beacon for her so she can know how close she is to me. I've made many things in the past but i felt like making an instruct...
By: 13pboys

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:20:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Processing-Controls-RC-Car-with-XBee-modules/
Processing Controls R/C Car with XBee modules - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/0HDD/H7UQQQD5/F2Y0HDDH7UQQQD5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/0HDD/H7UQQQD5/F2Y0HDDH7UQQQD5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/0HDD/H7UQQQD5/F2Y0HDDH7UQQQD5.SMALL.jpg sath02 This instructable is a modification of my presentation to Processing Chicago community at  the (EVL) Electronic Visualization Laboratory, University of Illinois at Chicago on Oct 1, 2012. In the topic of Processing Library Series Processing and Wireless XBee Wireless RF Module In this presentation...
By: sath02

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:24:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Transmitting-Stereo-Digital-Audio/
Transmitting Stereo Digital Audio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/3N1X/H82U30MI/FS83N1XH82U30MI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/3N1X/H82U30MI/FS83N1XH82U30MI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/3N1X/H82U30MI/FS83N1XH82U30MI.SMALL.jpg sdobbie This will show you how to transmit studio quality stereo digital audio around your house and beyond if you have a powerful enough transmitter. Things You Will Need You will need: A video transmitter and receiver. The lower the frequency the better. I am using one that transmits at 1080 MHz. I pur...
By: sdobbie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 05:40:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-FM-Transmitter/
Hacking FM Transmitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/4TS9/H7UQQX8C/FGE4TS9H7UQQX8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/4TS9/H7UQQX8C/FGE4TS9H7UQQX8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/4TS9/H7UQQX8C/FGE4TS9H7UQQX8C.SMALL.jpg raikut In this instructable i am going to shed light on a FM transmitter i had purchased from ebay a month ago. After purchasing this gadget i was happy for a couple of days until i found out that there was some discrepancy in this gadget. Firstly i found out that the Gadget was powered by AAA batteries wh...
By: raikut

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 06:50:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-troubleshoot-your-home-network/
How to troubleshoot your home network - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/SRCO/H6735NTU/FIQSRCOH6735NTU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/SRCO/H6735NTU/FIQSRCOH6735NTU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/SRCO/H6735NTU/FIQSRCOH6735NTU.SMALL.jpg thegeeke Due to a recent demand for help with home networks, I have decided to write this instructable on how to troubleshoot your home network.  If you are not already familiar with the basics of how your network works, I suggest reading my previous instructable "How your home network works". I will be pro...
By: thegeeke

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:54:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-your-home-network-works/
How your home network works - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/X4PR/H6S4GCB3/F8WX4PRH6S4GCB3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/X4PR/H6S4GCB3/F8WX4PRH6S4GCB3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/X4PR/H6S4GCB3/F8WX4PRH6S4GCB3.SMALL.jpg thegeeke Lately I have been getting a lot of requests to help people with connection problems on their home networks.  Because of this, I have decided to write an instructable on how to troubleshoot your home network issues.  Before you can troubleshoot your network, it's a good idea to understand how it wor...
By: thegeeke

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:53:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/interfacing-ufl-connectors/
interfacing u.fl connectors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/DUN4/H5Y9VRW2/F8CDUN4H5Y9VRW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/DUN4/H5Y9VRW2/F8CDUN4H5Y9VRW2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/DUN4/H5Y9VRW2/F8CDUN4H5Y9VRW2.SMALL.jpg gabriellalevine This is about how to use a transmitter / receiver component that uses a communication protocol, like this WiFly rn-xv, or this xbee pro, which doesn't come with a mounted antenna.  It does have a u.fl connector. Here's how to interface this component with a proper antenna. What is a u.fl conne...
By: gabriellalevine

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:42:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-15v-Single-Transistor-FM-Transmitter/
Make a 1.5v Single-Transistor FM Transmitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/C7G8/H5ECNACZ/FNTC7G8H5ECNACZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/C7G8/H5ECNACZ/FNTC7G8H5ECNACZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/C7G8/H5ECNACZ/FNTC7G8H5ECNACZ.SMALL.jpg ~CableGuy Hello! I'm gonna show you How to make a Simple FM Transmitter that works with only an AA battery. Components: 47 pF Ceramic Capacitor x1 33 pF Ceramic Capacitor x1 10 pF Ceramic Capacitor x1 22 uF Electrolytic Capacitor x1 2SC655 (or BC548) Transistor x1 Single Battery Holder (AA Size) small Bread...
By: ~CableGuy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 13:25:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Parabolic-WiFi-signal-deflectors/
Parabolic WiFi signal deflectors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/257S/H58V8PHK/FY6257SH58V8PHK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/257S/H58V8PHK/FY6257SH58V8PHK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/257S/H58V8PHK/FY6257SH58V8PHK.SMALL.jpg cajundood This is a really simple one for directing your routers wifi signal to where ever you want. Its basically installing a parabolic reflector to your routers antennas. Now, even though 802.11 signal will pass through a piece of sheet metal, the majority WILL deflect. Parabolic WiFi signal deflectors ...
By: cajundood

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:04:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Meter-radiation-shield/
Smart-Meter radiation shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/4FTE/H54088RV/FAS4FTEH54088RV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/4FTE/H54088RV/FAS4FTEH54088RV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/4FTE/H54088RV/FAS4FTEH54088RV.SMALL.jpg Lion of Love The new smart meters that our electrical utility company installed on my house sends out powerful "WiFi" signals in bursts.  I am concerned about the long-term health effects of these microwaves and so I decided to make a shield to stop them.  Now, as you may know, the whole reason they installed it...
By: Lion of Love

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:56:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ehow-wifi-booster/
Ehow wifi booster. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/TJ8S/H2WETZVH/FAKTJ8SH2WETZVH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/TJ8S/H2WETZVH/FAKTJ8SH2WETZVH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/TJ8S/H2WETZVH/FAKTJ8SH2WETZVH.SMALL.jpg Computothought Ehow has some great "how to do it" articles. Unfortunately, they do not come with pictures. Wondered what it would be like if they did. So here is the original ehow article with pictures and a few of my own notes. From http://www.ehow.com/how_6456375_make-antenna-out-tin-foil.html Notice: Your res...
By: Computothought

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:51:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TURN-YOUR-OLD-RADIO-INTO-A-BT-SYNC-RADIO-under-40/
Hack a gm radio under 40$ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/N9XE/H2TIYDRO/FCUN9XEH2TIYDRO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/N9XE/H2TIYDRO/FCUN9XEH2TIYDRO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/N9XE/H2TIYDRO/FCUN9XEH2TIYDRO.SMALL.jpg Railes In this I'able I will detail how to install a Bluetooth headset directly into your radio head unit to remote control your head unit from your phone.   STOP, PLAY, Volume up, and Down, direcly through BT, on your wireless device. Now I have a old 2004 GM Colorado first Generation, my radio is a sim...
By: Railes

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 18:15:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Slayer-Exciter/
How to Build a Slayer Exciter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/6FSJ/H2TJ4GZG/FI46FSJH2TJ4GZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/6FSJ/H2TJ4GZG/FI46FSJH2TJ4GZG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/6FSJ/H2TJ4GZG/FI46FSJH2TJ4GZG.SMALL.jpg Chip Fixes A Slayer Exciter is an air-cored transformer that steps up a very low DC voltage to a very high AC voltage. This creates an electromagnetic field around the coil that is capable of lighting up fluorescent and neon light bulbs. It is fairly similar to a Tesla Coil. The Slayer Exciter was the brainst...
By: Chip Fixes

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 15:01:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Wireless-Spy-Cam/
Portable Wireless Spy Cam! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/1YMH/H2MYDSH6/FN71YMHH2MYDSH6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/1YMH/H2MYDSH6/FN71YMHH2MYDSH6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/1YMH/H2MYDSH6/FN71YMHH2MYDSH6.SMALL.jpg coolstuff14 Want to have a portable wireless spy camera like in the movies? Of course you do!  I have always seen in movie's the spy pulls out a briefcase and they have wireless camera and screen to see it on. Well now you can make your own! What you need:  - Case of some sort        I recommend a pelican case...
By: coolstuff14

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 18:23:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stealth-Bluetooth-Phone/
Stealth Bluetooth Phone! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/XFF4/H2MYHMJ6/F6SXFF4H2MYHMJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/XFF4/H2MYHMJ6/F6SXFF4H2MYHMJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/XFF4/H2MYHMJ6/F6SXFF4H2MYHMJ6.SMALL.jpg coolstuff14 Want to get away with talking on your phone when your not supposed to? Then lets put a Bluetooth headset in an phone!   Your going to need:  - A bluetooth headset  - Big phone of some kind  - Soldering iron  - solder  - wire strippers   - hot glue Open Headset First step is to open the Blueto...
By: coolstuff14

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 19:10:31 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/D8VT/H1YOJ6QD/FRYD8VTH1YOJ6QD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/D8VT/H1YOJ6QD/FRYD8VTH1YOJ6QD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/D8VT/H1YOJ6QD/FRYD8VTH1YOJ6QD.SMALL.jpg Michael Bell 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: Michael Bell

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 17:07:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/myHome-temperatureoilelectricity-monitoring-wi/
myHome - home automation with Arduino and XBee - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/KHKJ/H1YONGLJ/FWIKHKJH1YONGLJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/KHKJ/H1YONGLJ/FWIKHKJH1YONGLJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/KHKJ/H1YONGLJ/FWIKHKJH1YONGLJ.SMALL.jpg jweymarn **** UPDATED ****** Ver 2.0 - added Nexa power outlet control - added one wire temperature sensors - added control of stuff via Google Calendar Events *********************** Hi all, This is the story about my project "myHome". I wanted to build a system for monitoring temperatues, electricity and ...
By: jweymarn

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 10:22:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bradcasting-music-FM-radio-BUG/
Bradcasting music (FM radio BUG) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/VVY9/H1YOHZS7/FO6VVY9H1YOHZS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/VVY9/H1YOHZS7/FO6VVY9H1YOHZS7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/VVY9/H1YOHZS7/FO6VVY9H1YOHZS7.SMALL.jpg edr2.cat The aim of this project is to have a low power FM-Radio emitter that you could plug in any music device, and broadcast it's music through comercial bands. You have to know that it isn't totally legal, but I think that as long as you don't bother your neighbour it's ok. Using this band allow you to u...
By: edr2.cat

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 09:11:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Weather-station-mounted-on-tilting-tower-anemome/
Weather station mounted on tilting tower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/A6UE/H1JUH1JE/F3AA6UEH1JUH1JE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/A6UE/H1JUH1JE/F3AA6UEH1JUH1JE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/A6UE/H1JUH1JE/F3AA6UEH1JUH1JE.SMALL.jpg nlinventor The wireless weather station is shown mounted on the tilting tower. This picture shows the wireless transmitter case with the solar cell, and the mounting method that I used.  The large black, inverted cone-like shape, is the rain collector. Other sensors are inside the white colored disks (shield) ...
By: nlinventor

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 12:10:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-your-broken-XBee/
Restoring Your Broken XBee - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/Z7RG/H05Y7PEV/FOTZ7RGH05Y7PEV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/Z7RG/H05Y7PEV/FOTZ7RGH05Y7PEV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/Z7RG/H05Y7PEV/FOTZ7RGH05Y7PEV.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Just a while ago, I had a problem of bricking my xbees.  I was using moltosenso IRON and I accidentally loaded the wrong firmware on it.  For this tutorial, I will use series 2 XBees (not proven to work yet on series 1) and restore them to their original state.  Most all problems with not showing up...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:23:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wi-Tricity-Wireless-Electricity-1/
Wi-Tricity (Wireless Electricity) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/08AY/GZACIZGY/FXH08AYGZACIZGY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/08AY/GZACIZGY/FXH08AYGZACIZGY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/08AY/GZACIZGY/FXH08AYGZACIZGY.SMALL.jpg howtowithmanish Please Rate this Instructable and follow me for more cool step by step guides.  Made by Manish Kumar, Murtaza Tunio, Minaam Abbas, Mustafa Rashid and Saad Hirani. Wireless electricity is one of the most emerging solutions to the global power crisis. It is defined as the transfer of wireless electr...
By: howtowithmanish

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:58:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Race-Start-Control-Light-Set/
Wireless Control Race Start Light Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/PIEJ/GZLW9C9N/FEAPIEJGZLW9C9N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/PIEJ/GZLW9C9N/FEAPIEJGZLW9C9N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/PIEJ/GZLW9C9N/FEAPIEJGZLW9C9N.SMALL.jpg slwthr This is wireless controlled race start light system.This is made for our Motor racing club Racing events.Specially for Auto test and Hill Climb racing events. Old time we used wave the checkered flag to competitor and give the start signal.But now we using wireless control light system.Even we can ...
By: slwthr

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:09:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modifying-a-Headphone-Transmitter/
Modifying a Headphone Transmitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/BCT9/GYWSZ3LN/F0SBCT9GYWSZ3LN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/BCT9/GYWSZ3LN/F0SBCT9GYWSZ3LN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/BCT9/GYWSZ3LN/F0SBCT9GYWSZ3LN.SMALL.jpg nurdee1 In this instructable I am going to show you how to modify the transmitter on your wireless headphones. I really like using wireless headphones, but they have a few drawbacks. First, some headphone transmitters run on batteries. Second, the transmitters don't transmit far enough.   The first problem...
By: nurdee1

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:28:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/In-Helmet-Bluetooth-Headset-A2DP/
In-Helmet Bluetooth Headset (A2DP) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/12ZW/GYR35QM2/FFF12ZWGYR35QM2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/12ZW/GYR35QM2/FFF12ZWGYR35QM2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/12ZW/GYR35QM2/FFF12ZWGYR35QM2.SMALL.jpg chaitanya.vedak Ok Fellows, This would be my First Instructable here. I had been looking around for a while for proper Music Playing devices which i could fit into my Helmet, so i could ride on tours without getting bored. Most of the Market Products were way to expensive for my taste, and had only one use, i.e. wi...
By: chaitanya.vedak

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:51:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/34-G-Wireless-Booster/
3/4 G Wireless Booster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/34EY/GYKQ5GFJ/FLD34EYGYKQ5GFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/34EY/GYKQ5GFJ/FLD34EYGYKQ5GFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/34EY/GYKQ5GFJ/FLD34EYGYKQ5GFJ.SMALL.jpg tgreen8 Is your 3/4G wireless service dropping off, or your getting super slow speeds? Out of some household items, you can boost your wireless signal! Materials List This is a list of materials needed: 5 inch pie pan 3/4G USB Modem USB Cable  Duct Tape Plug It up first ! Plug the USB 3/4G Modem ...
By: tgreen8

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:25:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-Virtual-DJ-with-a-Guitar-Hero-Controll/
Controlling Virtual DJ with a Guitar Hero Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FAX/XNW8/GYGGJPR4/FAXXNW8GYGGJPR4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAX/XNW8/GYGGJPR4/FAXXNW8GYGGJPR4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAX/XNW8/GYGGJPR4/FAXXNW8GYGGJPR4.SMALL.jpg coolwithpie Hey this is coolwithpie also known as dj RB0t and this is my first instructable on Controlling virtual dj (or any dj software that supports keyboard controls) with a Guitar hero controller. Step one First download the awesomely free program glovepie at this sitehttp://glovepie.org/glovepie.php ...
By: coolwithpie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:08:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simpler-Bluetooth-Garage-Door-Opener/
Simpler Bluetooth Garage Door Opener - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NNPS/GY0J7SNJ/FGENNPSGY0J7SNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NNPS/GY0J7SNJ/FGENNPSGY0J7SNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NNPS/GY0J7SNJ/FGENNPSGY0J7SNJ.SMALL.jpg tcollinsworth Check out the Internet Your Thing WiFi version on Kickstarter - it will be able to open your garage door or open a pet kennel door as you approach. A few months ago, I created an Instructable that showed you how to bluetooth enable your garage door, car starter, and other myriad things.  I have...
By: tcollinsworth

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:09:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-install-a-TV-antenna-or-aerial/
How to install a TV antenna or aerial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/J38K/GXQPMTQV/FNYJ38KGXQPMTQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/J38K/GXQPMTQV/FNYJ38KGXQPMTQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/J38K/GXQPMTQV/FNYJ38KGXQPMTQV.SMALL.jpg blkhawk Before you buy your antenna and spend your hard earned money you need to consider a few things. You need to find the type of antenna that you need, the location of your antenna, your budget, your skill level and the cost effectiveness of the project. Depending of the location of your home you may n...
By: blkhawk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:01:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-30-second-WiFi-extender/
The 30 second WiFi extender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/IURP/GWTSNVQ4/FJWIURPGWTSNVQ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/IURP/GWTSNVQ4/FJWIURPGWTSNVQ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/IURP/GWTSNVQ4/FJWIURPGWTSNVQ4.SMALL.jpg WhiteTech This one was born out of boredom and a necessity. My sister has her room right next to mine, and in it is a mirror that blocks the signal to my WiFi devices in my room. We have a great new router (I thought our old router was the problem) it helped but wasn't enough. So, seeing some other things lik...
By: WhiteTech

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 17:49:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Ipod-Charger/
Wireless Power Charger! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/UXH0/GUK0ZR4P/FSQUXH0GUK0ZR4P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/UXH0/GUK0ZR4P/FSQUXH0GUK0ZR4P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/UXH0/GUK0ZR4P/FSQUXH0GUK0ZR4P.SMALL.jpg Inducktion Wirelessly power your iDevices! Wow, I'm really surprised at how many views this is getting! Thank you everyone for reading! I recently made a boost converter (for those unfamiliar with them, they effectively boost the voltage up to a useable amount) to make a USB Ipod charger using 2 AA batterie...
By: Inducktion

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 17:08:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-Build-WIFI-24GHz-Yagi-Antenna/
Easy to Build WIFI 2.4GHz Yagi Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/IT9I/GPLJ2IOL/FV1IT9IGPLJ2IOL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/IT9I/GPLJ2IOL/FV1IT9IGPLJ2IOL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/IT9I/GPLJ2IOL/FV1IT9IGPLJ2IOL.SMALL.jpg Biotele This antenna will extend the range of your WiFi or 2.4GHz devices (like surveillance cameras) into many miles and kilometers. A yagi antenna is basically a telescope for radio waves. I tired the pringle can antenna and the Yagi beats it hands down in performance. What You Need This is an absol...
By: Biotele

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:08:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Protecting-yourself-from-security-threats/
Protecting yourself from security threats - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/H9VZ/GSUT2DK9/FJ2H9VZGSUT2DK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/H9VZ/GSUT2DK9/FJ2H9VZGSUT2DK9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/H9VZ/GSUT2DK9/FJ2H9VZGSUT2DK9.SMALL.jpg Stuffses After using Backtrack-Linux for a long time, I found out how easy it was to compromise anyone's security. I also noticed how ill-informed people where about how easy it would be to do. So, I decided to create a guide about some of the biggest threats on personal security, to help people protect them...
By: Stuffses

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:18:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/VHF-Scanner-Antenna/
VHF Scanner Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/8DS0/GNBEVA51/FG88DS0GNBEVA51.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/8DS0/GNBEVA51/FG88DS0GNBEVA51.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/8DS0/GNBEVA51/FG88DS0GNBEVA51.SMALL.jpg raikut Here is an Antenna that i made in my free time and thought that this would be useful to some readers as i found no such instructables given. This antenna that I've made is cable of receiving frequency ranging between 107Mhz to 146Mhz. Its quite easy to increase the range by increasing the length of ...
By: raikut

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:43:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Semi-Wireless-Headphones/
Semi-Wireless Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/ZQEF/GSUSNCBA/FI7ZQEFGSUSNCBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/ZQEF/GSUSNCBA/FI7ZQEFGSUSNCBA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/ZQEF/GSUSNCBA/FI7ZQEFGSUSNCBA.SMALL.jpg mutantpoptart A few years ago, I bought an FM transmitter that ran on batteries and  plugs into the headphone port of an mp3 player to play through the car stereo, It had been rattling around in a drawer for a few years, Until I came up with this. It still rattles around in the drawer, but I get more use out...
By: mutantpoptart

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:28:42 PDT