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simple ipod speakers

This instructable will show you how to make a sterio system for your ipod! Materials Here are a few easy to find materials Wire cutters Tape ipod Speakers Headphones Splice and dice In this step you have to splice one of the 'branches' so that you see two wires. Once you get that down you ... By: outlaws

CD "BOOKENDS" - for CD's

This CD "bookend" is made out of two CD's. One of them is heated, folded to 90 degrees, and glued to the other CD which is used as the base. The bookends hold a collection of CD's vertically on a shelf the same way larger bookends are used for holding books. HEATING AND BENDING I a... By: Thinkenstein

My Awesome LED Cube (Allspark)

Well, I was one of the first people in Darwin to see the new Transformers movie, 'Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen', and let me tell you, it is by far one of the greatest movies I have ever seen in my life. And, basically, through a couple of favors, I was able to get a seat. To say thanks to the... By: Da_Fudge

[-empyre-] July 2009: “Queer Relational”

Queer Relational with Micha Cardenas (US), Felipe Zuniga (MX/US), Emily Roysdon (US/SE), Marc Léger (CA), Virginia Solomon (US/CA), Tara Mateik (US), Amy Wiley (US), and Robert Summers (US) — moderated by Christina McPhee (US) [Subscribe] How might queer theory and practices inflect/torture/distort or otherwise improve ‘relational aesthetics’? Is the relational aesthetics meme often complicit, if [...]Queer Relational with Micha Cardenas (US), Felipe Zuniga (MX/US), Emily Roysdon (US/SE), M...

DSLR built-in flash directional diffuser

DSLR built-in flashes are great as a fill-in flash and for general portability. Unforunately they aren't very versatile and give harsh shadows and can overtake a photo. The solution for this is to use a flash diffuser. You can either purchase one that is specifically made for built-in flashes or yo... By: utter-imadness

Widen clear iPhone case to accept accessory

In this instructable, you will learn how to change the opening in the bottom of an acrylic iPhone case to accept a charging accessory that is otherwise too wide for it. This photo shows the case itself (the pink thing in the back is a stick-on LCD flashlight) and the charger. The charger is clearly... By: susanrm

the iTIN

This Instructable will show you how to make the ultimate pocket sized tool. It can charge your ipod, Zune, phone, GPS or anything that runs off of a USB port. Its a flash light, and a TV Remote jammer, who doesn't want one of those right? Step one, what you will need Before you start, make sure ... By: rockandjay

[slideshow] LED Frisbee

This frisbee was intended for glow-sticks to connecto to, But I found that LED's will fit into the connector thing aswell. I used 2x3mm blue LEDs and 1x5mm green LED. They were just scavenged from other things around the house. The LED's all connect in the middle. They also connect to a small swit... By: thermoelectric

Airplane Headphones At Home

Modify those cheap, low-quality headphones you get on airplanes so that they can be used at home for (almost) anything. What You Need For this Instructable you will need: Airplane Headphones Wire Cutters and Stripper (Scissors will work but it makes it a bit harder) Electrical tape (Or just plain... By: BOOM5601

Cool Mac OS X Leopard Tricks!

Ever wonder how to do certain things on a Mac that you can do on a PC, but since you switched over, couldn't do? Or have you ever wondered how to stop certain annoying things on your mac? In this instructable, I'm going to explain how to do some cool tricks. This is my first instructable, so plea... By: djmcjiggles

Live Stage: Aram Bartholl [Laguna, CA]

WoW at WoW –WoW Workshop and Lecture by Aram Bartholl :: July 11-12, 2009 :: Laguna Art Museum, CA. July 11: 1:00 pm — Aram Bartholl’s WoW workshop will be held the day before his lecture. Bartholl will extend the project shown in the exhibition out onto the streets of Laguna Beach. Everyone is welcome to [...]WoW at WoW –WoW Workshop and Lecture by Aram Bartholl :: July 11-12, 2009 :: Laguna Art Museum, CA. July 11: 1:00 pm — Aram Bartholl’s WoW workshop will be held the day before his lectu...

Live Stage: Wondermare [NYC]

Wondermare :: July 8 - August 8, 2009 :: Scene One: July 8, 6-8 pm :: apexart, 291 Church Street, NYC. Be part of the cast in an interactive film epic where expectations are challenged and realities are remade. Wondermare is based on the notion that much of the behavioral conditioning programmed in our subconscious is [...]Wondermare :: July 8 - August 8, 2009 :: Scene One: July 8, 6-8 pm :: apexart, 291 Church Street, NYC. Be part of the cast in an interactive film epic where expectations ar...

USB Easy Button

Those Easy Buttons from Staples are awesome, but they have one small flaw: they don't actually do anything useful. It's my aim to change that. I'm going to build a USB Easy Button. I found most everything I needed from jro's project and a flickr photoset by tommybear. Plus, I've been dying to try o... By: powerfulmojo

Customize your Mac

This little how-to will show you some cool things you can do to your mac. **I take no responsiblity if you mess up your mac** Note you must be an adminstartor for most of these changes Also more will be posted I'm feeling lazy. Geektool A must for any mac user Download here: http://projects.tyns... By: enero1170

USAspending.gov: Where Americans Can See Where Their Money Goes

USAspending.gov is a new US governmental website designed in accordance to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Transparency Act): it is a single searchable website, accessible by the public for free that includes for each Federal award: 1. the name of the entity receiving the award; 2. the amount of the award; 3. information on the award including transaction type, funding agency, etc; 4. the location of the entity receiving the award; 5. a unique identifier of...

Bright USB Powered LED Light

This Instructable will show how to build a very bright usb powered led light. This can come in very handy while working on your computer or lighting up your keyboard in the dark. Another possibility of this light could even be for a mood light, because it can be placed behind a monitor and shine ont... By: Hunterman

Pressure tank oil filler bmw transmission differential

A quick way to fill your differential fluid in your car. The pumps are slow and messy, hard to get in position, etc. I took a garden sprayer (that is meant to be pressurized) and converted it into a pressurized pump for differential and transmission fluid to work on cars. I used a one gallon garde... By: janfiu

[slideshow] Knew Sniper With New Trigger System

I'll Be Posting This Soon. If You Have Any Questions I'll Try And Answer Them. By: snipercrazed

Build a Very Small Robot: Make The World's Smallest Wheeled Robot With A Gripper.

Build a 1/20 cubic inch robot with a gripper that can pick up and move small objects. It is controlled by a Picaxe microcontroller. At this point in time, I believe this may be the world's smallest wheeled robot with a gripper. That will no doubt change, tomorrow or next week, when someone builds so... By: mikey77

How to get to know your PSP

I know that there are lots of instructables out there that explain things about the PSP but mine just groups them all into one place. I will at the end give credit to all the people that contributed in one way or an other. Contents of this include: - Exploring the potential and familiarizing yours... By: Rustybedsprings