Hi. I am going to show you people some ipod touch tricks. Basic Tricks
1. Pressing the home and buttons you can take a screen shot of where you
are on the itouch if you are on apps or anything. Like shown below 2.
Press the home button twice *if you are in the middle of playing music
and you wil...By: Duct_tapeman
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Repairing or removing electronic components frequently requires a
Desoldering iron. These tools can be expensive and not readily
available. Using a Weller soldering iron and about $20 in parts you can
make your own. You will need... You will have to have a gun-type
soldering iron along with: m...By: Random_Canadian
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Are all your old time favourites, or much loved recorded TV shows
still on the old VHS system? And you can't fork out the money on an
expensive DVD recorder or camcorder? Then this Instructable is for you!
I'll show you how to convert your old tapes into DVD's! Note: The
quality of the new DVD wil...By: possum888
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Before I even begin with this ‘ilbe, I have to say electricity is
a DANGEROUS element. You can burn your house down, or even kill
yourself. If you aren’t 100% sure of what you are doing, DO NOT
TRY THIS. Even beyond that, this ‘ible is NOT a proper way to do
this job. It will work if done corre...By: inchman
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A fun instructable that you enjoy having. Materials
-Small magnifying glass (clean) -oatmeal box -scissors
-small mirror -ipod - optional: metal tape,
sharpie, Tv show on IPod. Cut Holes! Cut the top hole in
proportion to your IPod. The front hole is a tiny bit bigger than it is
in th...By: sir instructable
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This shows you how to build an arcade style crane game out of scrap
parts. The basic parts are: a motorized assembly that
raises and lowers a claw, a track for the assembly to move around
on, and a ctontroller with some electronics. Here is a video of
the machine in action. Video - Ove...By: marc.cryan
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In this instructable I will show you how to make a simple portable fan. WARNING WHEN TAKING APART THE COMPUTER POWER SUPPLY MAKE SURE YOU KEEP YOUR HANDS AND TOOLS AWAY FROM THE BIG BLACK THINGS, THEY ARE CAPACITORS WHICH CAN STILL HOLD A CHARGE OF ABOUT 200 VOLTS WHICH CAN EASILY INJURY OR EVEN KI...By: qazwsx755
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One day I needed a 90 volt AC power source for a project I had in mind. I thought about it for a few days thinking of all kinds of things that I had no parts for. Then one day I was in Home Depot looking for PVC pipe for a plumbing job I needed to do in the house. As was my habit, I walked down the ...By: drbill
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This project uses the 433 mhz transmitters and receivers from Sparkfun to control window blinds from my Mac, and thus from my home with Insteon and Indigo/Serial Bridge. The blinds are turned by a small servo, using a 5.5mm socket as the mechanical connection. The only wire to the blinds in a powe...By: kd5crs [video] Computer Controlled Window Blinds from www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Controlled-Window-Blinds ]]>
I needed new custom hooks for my garage. Failed I tried to use my forge but quickly decided that I could not make matching hooks nor could I get the tight corners that I wanted. Jig So ,I made a jig to help Prep, I took a bunch of good hex steel from a surplus outlet and cut it to length ...By: drewgrey Making hooks from www.instructables.com/id/Making-hooks ]]>
Subject: DIY Cactus Display Tank Materials: 1)Fish Tank Stand 2)2X 36W PL lights + eBallast 3)6X clear acrylic sheets(2mm thick, 18X12 inch) 4)8X L-brackets 5)large shiny sheet metal 6)4X hinges For more details, visit http://retardokiddo.blogspot.com/ !! By: c0ffeepowder [slideshow] DIY Cactus Display Tank! from www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cactus-Display-Tank ]]>
You can buy bathroom switch that has already all pieces needed or you can buy different components that you will put together. Both types of switches have plastic cover and plastic box which holds whole switch in place. Only difference is that second type of switch has a frame where switches are in...By: Karletto555 How to change bathroom switch? from www.instructables.com/id/How-to-change-bathroom-switch ]]>
Why buy a dremel circle cutter when you can build one for less than $10. This cutter is not repositionable but I only need 12 in circles so you can adjust lengths to fit your design. This cutter will help cut circles in anything from acrylic to aluminum. This is my first instructable and more pictur...By: Rockout101 Dremel Circle Cutter For Under $10 from www.instructables.com/id/Dremel-Circle-Cutter-For-Under-10 ]]>
This LED lamp will be perfect in any home. It gives more light then I thought it would. Today I recieved the last products I ordered to get started building this LED cube. Though this cube I made is 9cm x 9cm x 9cm... it feels bigger then that. Maybe because it gives allot of light. In most of ...By: motadacruz LED Cube Night Light from www.instructables.com/id/LED-Cube-Night-Light ]]>
In this instructable I will explain how you can give new life to your old mousemat using stuff you might already have around the house. Materials What you will need: - An old mousemat (or one you don't like anymore) Most likely, you have one around somewhere ;) - Vinyl film (any design you lik...By: Ganoderma Give new life to your worn out mousemat! from www.instructables.com/id/Give-new-life-to-your-worn-out-mousemat ]]>
Ok, I've got really a lot of computers standing around here but from time to time I just miss another machine. As I don't want to spend money for an energy wasting high end machine, just to do some minor jobs, surf the web or read my mails I thought of an alternative. So I was very happy when I got ...By: linux-dude Converting a thinclient into a desktop computer from www.instructables.com/id/Converting-a-thinclient-into-a-desktop-computer ]]>
The Swiffer WetJet is an inexpensive ($20-$25) disposable mop manufactured by Procter and Gamble. It has a receptacle on the back for a tank of cleaning fluid, and a battery-powered pump (actuated by a switch in the handle) that squirts fluid from two nozzles at the front of the mop pad. The entire ...By: cloningathome Disassemble a Swiffer WetJet Mop from www.instructables.com/id/Disassemble-a-Swiffer-WetJet-Mop ]]>
I wanted to add a PID to my new Rancilio Silvia (V3) espresso maker. After doing a bit of research, I settled on the Auber Instruments Model: KIT-RSP (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=104&zenid=510ccc8949afb506053bce253c762743) In addition to getting bette...By: redlace Rancilio Silvia PID from www.instructables.com/id/Rancilio-Silvia-PID ]]>
Normal 0 I made this Instructable for my grandson who is interested in electronics. Here I have used a 555 timer Ic. to make the LED’s dance. It is a simple Project for beginners who like to work with LED’s. SEE THE VIDEO. STEP-1 Normal 0 PART LIST Ic 555 with base, One...By: Dipankar DANCING LED's from www.instructables.com/id/DANCING-LEDs ]]>
This instructable shows you how to make a very versatile LED lantern. The circuit drives 3 power LEDs for very intense light. The design also charges a 6V Sealed-Lead-Acid battery through AC, 12V solar panel or 12V bicycle dynamo. Introducting the PCB board The design uses a circuit board that I...By: mayankbhatia Versatile LED Lantern from www.instructables.com/id/Versatile-LED-Lantern ]]>