Cord Curling Part 2 – Reversing the Coil
See Part 1 of this guide here. Thanks to Bart Patrzalek for the tip, and Brian Adams for the instructive How It’s Made video segment.
Posted by Sean Michael Ragan
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Mods
Got Wireless? Modify a Simple 12VDC Wireless Remote Control for 5VDC Operation
Adding a remote control switch to nearly any project is easy with these small keyfob-based RC relays. They are very inexpensive (<$20) and offer such options as MOMENTARY and TOGGLE...
Posted by Kevin Fodor
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Replacement of Defective Capacitor in E27 LED Bulb
If you own an E27 LED bulb that flickers at start up or doesn’t reach full brightness anymore, don’t throw it away! Just change the electrolytic capacitors in the power...
Posted by Igisha
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Using a Kinect as an Infrared Camera
The Kinect is a peripheral for the Xbox 360 console that allows a user to interact with the Xbox 360 without touching a controller. A general description of the Kinect...
Posted by Damon Conover
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Solar Spinners for Your Windowsill!
This is an easy-to-build simple solar engine, also known as a Trimmet. We will construct a direct-drive type (as opposed to a voltage-triggered) spinner that will really go nowhere fast...
Posted by Marc Barbani
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Eternal Flame Indestructible LED Lantern
Build simple, rugged, floating LED lanterns that glow for days.
Posted by Steve Hoefer
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Battery-Heated Poncho
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....
Posted by Bertoa
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Solder a Digitally Addressable RGB LED Strip
Since the Digitally Addressable RGB LED Strips come in one big reel and are then cut off, occasionally you get a piece doesn’t have the leads tinned for soldering. So...
Posted by Mark de Vinck
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Hand-Crank USB Charger
I wanted to be able to charge my cell phone, MP3 player, and other USB devices while not having plug-in power available. This hand-crank generator, originally designed by Ben Heck,...
Posted by Rich Reynolds
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DSLR Camera Case from an Old Toolbox
Posted by Rich Reynolds
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Nook Tablet Android Hack
This guide is for people that wish to have Android on their Nook but don’t want to do any complicated rooting processes. The reason I made this is because I...
Posted by Ryan
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