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Electrocute that hotdog

How to electrocute that hotdog

Redneck hotdogs. Mmm. Preparation is simple: electrocution. All you need is about thirty seconds of spare time, a power cord, and some nails.

B+ 2:44
Make a clock projector

How to make a clock projector

Time flies. Especially when it's projected. The floating wall clock is projected thanks to a magical box which uses light and mirrors.

A 1:45
Hack an LCD screen & overhead into a digital projector

How to hack an LCD screen & overhead into a digital projector

This is a super cool way to build a DVI input projector and put an old 19" LCD to good use. Key is in salvaging the overhead job from a school. Public schools love to junk old equipment before it breaks ...

A 3:36
Build a hydrogen generator

How to build a hydrogen generator

Heard the hot news on hydrogen powered cars? Want more info? Watch the magical power of hydrogen form right before your eyes. This is an exciting science experiment with real world relevance!

A 5:14
Make an electrical lighter

How to make an electrical lighter

Who wants a disposable cigarette lighter or a zippo when you can make your own cool electric lighter? You need a few batteries, a switch, and some wire, along with a few tools to make this nifty gadget.

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How to build a 1080p HD Projector

Build a 1080p HD Projector

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest ...more

A- 41:14
Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 982

How to build a 3D scanner from a $25 laser level

Build a 3D scanner from a $25 laser level

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest ...more

A- 39:57
Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,139

How to build a beeping electronic practical joke

Build a beeping electronic practical joke

Watch as Kipkay from MAKE Magazine shows you how to make something really cool for the office, with parts from RadioShack. One of the ...more

A- 2:03
Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 3,072

How to build a beer safe using RFID technology

Build a beer safe using RFID technology

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest ...more

A- 31:35
Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 354

How to build a condenser microphone

Build a condenser microphone

For under $20 in parts, build this condenser microphone yourself at home.

A- 9:58
Curated 2 years ago by alexkain | Comments 0
Views 4,848

How to build a digital wall harp

Build a digital wall harp

This tutorial video will teach you to make your very own wall harp. The techno-gurus of tech makeover show My Home 2.0 made this digital ...more

A- 2:31
Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 1,129

How to build a fisheye lens

Build a fisheye lens

Learn to to make a fisheye lens for your digital camera using only a peep hole from a door and some tape.

A- 2:29
Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 1
Views 14,515

How to build a hamster wheel to power your PC

Build a hamster wheel to power your PC

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest ...more

A- 13:26
Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 190

How to build a hydrogen generator

Build a hydrogen generator

This how-to video offers step by step instructions for how to build a stainless steel hydrogen generator for $15 dollars. You will need six ...more

A- 2:17
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 9
Views 60,487

How to build a Leyden jar and use a capacitor

Build a Leyden jar and use a capacitor

Simple yet effective, capacitors come in a dizzying array of forms and materials, vital to so many circuits for storage, timing, and ...more

A- 8:01
Curated 9 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 8,335

How to build a lost screw finder attachment

Build a lost screw finder attachment

MAKE zine aims to bring the DIY aesthetic and mindset to all the technology in your life. They want you to break open things and put them ...more

A- 4:45
Curated 2 weeks ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 95

How to build a mini hovercraft

Build a mini hovercraft

Create a miniature hover craft from the fan, polystrene or Styrofoam plate, batteries and double-sided scotch tape. It really works. Powered ...more

A- 3:36
Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 7
Views 18,444

How to build a morse code telegraph

Build a morse code telegraph

Make a homemade electronic telegraph for sending secret coded messages to friends. No soldering required.

A- 3:00
Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 5,464

How to build a motion detector to fire a paintball gun

Build a motion detector to fire a paintball gun

Team Cynergy presents step by step instructions on how to program an ...more

A- 9:58
Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 3
Views 4,279

How to build a pair of binaural stealth microphones

Build a pair of binaural stealth microphones

MAKE and Kipkay brings the do-it-yourself mindset to all the technology in your life. Make Magazine celebrates your right to tweak, hack ...more

A- 3:26
Curated 7 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 7,257

How to build a portable power pack

Build a portable power pack

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest ...more

A- 24:01
Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 538

How to build a projector mount that will go anywhere

Build a projector mount that will go anywhere

You can't count on venues to have a proper place to put your projector ...more

A- 4:13
Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 2,558

How to build a small hydrogen HHO generator

Build a small hydrogen HHO generator

Make your very own hydrogen (and oxygen) generator with a 9V battery, copper wire, and baking soda (or salt). Why? Who knows. Make sure to ...more

A- 3:34
Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 19
Views 44,129

How to build a sonic fabric reader

Build a sonic fabric reader

Sonic fabric is a textile woven from 50% cassette tape and 50% polyester thread. This video illustrates how to build a "reader" that will ...more

A- 3:50
Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 1
Views 1,072

How to build a styrofoam plate speaker

Build a styrofoam plate speaker

This magical electronics tutorial video will teach you how to make a decent sounding speaker from a disposable Styrofoam plate. A Styrofoam ...more

A- 5:16
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 6,240

How to build a thunderstorm detector

Build a thunderstorm detector

See how to construct a storm detector, consisting of a radio that receives frequencies between 4 and 5 KHz. The first step in constructing ...more

A- 3:17
Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 2,286

How to build an animal detector with a motion light & webcam

Build an animal detector with a motion light & webcam

MAKE and Kipkay brings the do-it-yourself mindset to all the ...more

A- 4:03
Curated 7 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 4,344

How to build an electronic stash box with an Altoids tin

Build an electronic stash box with an Altoids tin

Want a safe place to hide your stash? Here's how to build a miniature ...more

A- 3:21
Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 10
Views 33,873

How to build an Oil-Cooled Aquarium PC

Build an Oil-Cooled Aquarium PC

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest ...more

A- 17:18
Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 319

How to build an underwater camcorder housing

Build an underwater camcorder housing

With KipKay, you can learn how to build an underwater camcorder housing and you need 5200 Marine adhesive sealant. You can use industrial ...more

A- 1:49
Curated 2 years ago by Kipkay | Comments 1
Views 2,697

How to build C64 paddles for cynthcart

Build C64 paddles for cynthcart

With the cynthcart cartridge, it's possible to turn the classic Commodore 64 8 bit home computer into an analog synthesizer. Take a look at ...more

A- 2:23
Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 1,074

How to build portable USB battery packs

Build portable USB battery packs

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest ...more

A- 32:55
Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 493

How to check the weather on an iPhone

Check the weather on an iPhone

Can't tell if you need sunscreen or a rain poncho? Checking the forecast is a breeze. Learn how to check the weather on your iphone. You ...more

A- 1:21
Curated 5 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 604

How to choose the right projector for your home or office

Choose the right projector for your home or office

Before you pay thousands of dollars for your new video projector, you ...more

A- 5:00
Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 784

How to clean iPod earbud headphones

Clean iPod earbud headphones

No wonder iPod earbuds get grimy—they're in your ears every day. Now that we've grossed you out, here’s how to clean them. This how-to video ...more

A- 1:15
Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 2,783

How to clear a cartridge jam on a Kodak G600 Printer Dock

Clear a cartridge jam on a Kodak G600 Printer Dock

This interactive Kodak printer tutorial takes you through every step ...more

A- 5:00
Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 707

How to code an iPhone App with XCode

Code an iPhone App with XCode

This is a tutorial on coding an iPhone App in XCode. Similar to one of my first blog posts on building a basic application for Mac OS X ...more

A- 7:00
Curated 11 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 3,984

How to configure iPhone with IMAP for GMAIL

Configure iPhone with IMAP for GMAIL

Great video by Google in how to keep your gmail account in sync between iphone and your computers.

A- 1:36
Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 1
Views 2,967

How to control a Roomba with a Nintendo Wii balance board

Control a Roomba with a Nintendo Wii balance board

Interested in some good clean fun? With this hack from Japan, you'll ...more

A- 1:31
Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
Views 1,063

How to control your PC with a Wiimote

Control your PC with a Wiimote

Did you know that you can make a Nintendo Wii Wiimote function as a mouse or joystick on your PC? Here's how you can use your Wiimote as a ...more

A- 10:10
Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 2
Views 5,811

How to convert a lead solder tip to a lead-free tip

Convert a lead solder tip to a lead-free tip

In this soldering tip video brought to you by BEST, Inc. Norman Mier explains how to converting a lead solder tip to a tip that will be ...more

A- 2:08
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,549

How to convert Canon 5D Mark II H.264 footage to XDCAM EX

Convert Canon 5D Mark II H.264 footage to XDCAM EX

Convert 5D Mark II H.264 footage to XDCAM EX for native editing in FCP ...more

A- 5:21
Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 4
Views 5,689

How to copy old nonstandard speed tapes to cassettes

Copy old nonstandard speed tapes to cassettes

Have a million 3-inch reel-to-reel tapes piling up in your garage ...more

A- 5:16
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 822

How to crank charge batteries

Crank charge batteries

A cordless drill/screwdriver can easily be used as a hand-crank charger for batteries... even alkalines! See for yourself! Recharging ...more

A- 1:52
Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 4
Views 11,789

How to create a cool CD clock out of an old two buck alarm

Create a cool CD clock out of an old two buck alarm

This will show you how to hack an old two dollar alarm clock and ...more

A- 1:33
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,519

How to create a portable Nintendo 64

Create a portable Nintendo 64

Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest ...more

A- 35:36
Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 579

How to create albums with your Kodak EasyShare digital camera

Create albums with your Kodak EasyShare digital camera

This interactive Kodak EasyShare camera tutorial takes you through ...more

A- 5:00
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 250

How to create cheap WiFi antennas for better reception

Create cheap WiFi antennas for better reception

Systm is the Do-It-Yourself show designed for the common geek who ...more

A- 21:01
Curated 5 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 22,256

How to create custom ringtones for your iPhone

Create custom ringtones for your iPhone

With a little help from Apple's GarageBand, Soundtrack Pro and a little program called iFuntastic, you can create your very own custom ...more

A- 11:23
Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 3,159

How to crop pictures with a Kodak EasyShare digital camera

Crop pictures with a Kodak EasyShare digital camera

This interactive Kodak EasyShare camera tutorial takes you through ...more

A- 5:00
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 222

How to customize iPhone and iPod keyboard on 3.0 firmware

Customize iPhone and iPod keyboard on 3.0 firmware

If you're tired of using the dull default iPhone keyboard, check out ...more

A- 5:03
Curated last month by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 521

How to customize your computer by installing a case window

Customize your computer by installing a case window

Watch this mod video to learn how to install your own window into your ...more

A- 13:24
Curated 1 year ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 2,420

How to cut, copy, and paste on your iPhone

Cut, copy, and paste on your iPhone

You love your iPhone and you can't live without it, but it's lacked the basic ability to cut, copy, and paste across multiple apps. With ...more

A- 1:35
Curated 5 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 2,118

How to debunk the popcorn with a cellphone hack

Debunk the popcorn with a cellphone hack

We've all seen the popcorn cell phone video. Now, we have the exclusive inside into how those videos were created. A microwave magnetron is ...more

A- 1:36
Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 7
Views 24,795

How to delete pictures and videos on a Kodak EasyShare camera

Delete pictures and videos on a Kodak EasyShare camera

This interactive Kodak EasyShare camera tutorial takes you through ...more

A- 5:00
Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 297

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