Steven writes – “This is a very simple one-evening hack… integrating the clutter of wall-warts, docking units, USB cables, media readers, and all the other other “gadget support” that usually takes the form of a sloppy tangle in the general vicinity of one’s computer. The result is a single pack with only two cables (AC […]
Imarunner writes “So, you’ve considered brewing your own beer but you’re not yet willing to drop the cash for the entry level kit just yet. With a few simple pieces of equipment and ingredients here’s how you can brew your own mini batch. In just a couple of weeks you can taste for yourself if […]
You know those big blue tarps? Here’s how to make tents out of them – Link.
Robodyssey shows how to upgrade the Robosapien and it looks like they’re going to sell kits soon too! – ” We hacked a Robosapien just because we thought they were so cool. After taking our robot on a couple of field trips, we were ask so many times “How did you do that?” that we […]
Westfw has a great Instructable on making printed circuit boards using EAGLE – “It’s nice that there are some professional circuit board tools available to the hobbyists. Here are some tips for using them ito design boards that don’t need a professional fabricator to actually MAKE them…” – Link.
BrakeBaver writes “Replace the bulb in a 2xAA mag-lite with a bright white led. A cool burning led will give you longer battery life and won’t burn your face off.” – Link.
Drew writes “I used some discarded beverage bottles, aluminum foil, duct tape, and expanding insulating foam to make a thermal carafe for next to nothing. Then I tested it against a real Thermos and an uninsulated bottle to see how it compared. Conclusion: a thermos made from junk isn’t quite as good as a store-bought […]
