Hacks, Mods & Circuitry Electronics

Make your own spy sunglasses

How to make your own spy sunglasses

This is easily one of the coolest homemade spy tricks out there. You will need a digital camera, RCA cable, and sunglasses. Now you are ready to go undercover.

A 1:38
Make a rat trap security system

How to make a rat trap security system

What can you do with a rattrap other than the obvious, killing rats? Well, you could kill cats, or more specifically... cat burglars. Okay, you can't exactly kill these home intruders, not that that's a good ...

A 1:25
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
Run USB through the phone lines

How to run USB through the phone lines

This little hack is quite brilliant. It also opens your eyes to what really connects your devices. Why does a Belkin USB cable have to cost $20 and how does Monster sell HDMI cables for $100+?

B 1:22
Make LED and basic sink tube lightsabers

How to make LED and basic sink tube lightsabers

Your Jedi training will not be complete until you can make your own lightsaber. Pay close attention; Novastar runs through these concepts kinda fast, but the result is awesome. Best if made in pairs.

B+ 10:00

How to make USB air conditioning

Make USB air conditioning

Wondering how to most effectively combine ice cubes and a simple USB-powered computer fan into a fully functioning air conditioning system ...more

A 0:56
Curated 1 year ago by God | Comments 13
Views 39,387

How to make your own RFID and text to speech modules

Make your own RFID and text to speech modules

This video gives you a basic understanding of how to use Radio ...more

A 4:15
Curated 1 year ago by colin | Comments 2
Views 4,802

How to make your own spy sunglasses

Make your own spy sunglasses

Hack a pair of sunglasses to secretly record audio and video and spend less than $40 in the process with this how-to video. To replicate ...more

A 1:38
Curated 1 year ago by Kipkay | Comments 18
Views 118,522

How to remotely shut down a Windows PC with a cell phone

Remotely shut down a Windows PC with a cell phone

Want to have the power to shut down your Windows PC from most anywhere ...more

A 4:44
Curated 1 year ago by WonderHowTo | Comments 29
Views 132,010

How to solder electronics the right way

Solder electronics the right way

New to soldering? This how-to video answers the questions for these common beginner soldering questions: what is flux? what tip should be ...more

A 6:43
Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 37
Views 13,633

How to turn a flashlight into a laser

Turn a flashlight into a laser

Kipkay demonstrates how to extract the laser from a DVD burner and mount it in a small flashlight to create a handheld laser burner that can ...more

A 1:23
Curated 2 years ago by Kipkay | Comments 50
Views 155,748

How to turn a flatbed scanner into a camera

Turn a flatbed scanner into a camera

Want to take an ordinary flatbed scanner and turn it into a camera (that takes some pretty wild photos)? You can and, with the help of this ...more

A 2:59
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 9,911

How to turn a pencil into an emergency light

Turn a pencil into an emergency light

You are stuck in the middle of nowhere and can't see a thing. Luckily you have pencil and your car battery. You can create 20 minutes of ...more

A 1:44
Curated 2 years ago by stephen | Comments 36
Views 74,484

How to turn an ordinary hardback book into a PDA notebook

Turn an ordinary hardback book into a PDA notebook

Check out this video from Make Magazine! Forget the Macbook air ...more

A 4:03
Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 7
Views 10,844

How to turn your electric air freshener into a bug killer

Turn your electric air freshener into a bug killer

Learn how to make an automatic bug killing machine for under ten ...more

A 1:15
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,873

How to use a digital multimeter on circuit boards

Use a digital multimeter on circuit boards

With this video "Tangent Tutorial," you'll learn how to use a multimeter for your electronic circuit board work. This video demonstrates ...more

A 28:50
Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 3
Views 17,026

How to use a potentiometer on your electronic circuit boards

Use a potentiometer on your electronic circuit boards

This "Tangent Tutorial" will show you how a potentiometer works with ...more

A 8:20
Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 7,141

How to use basic soldering techniques for electronics

Use basic soldering techniques for electronics

This "Tangent Tutorial" will cover some basic soldering techniques for ...more

A 9:16
Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 2
Views 10,367

How to waterproof your thumbdrive

Waterproof your thumbdrive

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 12:05
Curated 5 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,434

How to wire a solar cell into an electrical circuit

Wire a solar cell into an electrical circuit

The Solar Schoolhouse presents this video tutorial on how to use the Solar Cell Classroom Set. The purpose of this set is to give students ...more

A 9:25
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 6,932

How to attach a webcam to a telescope

Attach a webcam to a telescope

This shows you how to modify a webcam so that you can attach it to a telescope. Just think, you'll never have to look in that eyepiece ...more

A- 2:34
Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 3
Views 5,508

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 4,823

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 60,358

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 8,296

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 88

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 18,362

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 5,436

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 4,267

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 6 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 7,245

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 526

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 43,936

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 1,067

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 6,234

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 2,274

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 6 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 4,327

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 33,654

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 318

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 1,068

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 480

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 1,062

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 5,792

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 1,543

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 11,757

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 2,507

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 570

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 22,126

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 2,409

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 24,763

How to DIY an RFID beer safe

DIY an RFID beer safe

Dave and Pat break down the basics of RFID technology and show you how to put it to use by building an RFID beer safe! RFID, or Radio ...more

A- 31:35
Curated 12 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,266

How to eavesdrop on a Bluetooth headset

Eavesdrop on a Bluetooth headset

Few Bluetooth users realize that Bluetooth headsets can be hacked or otherwise exploited to a remote attacker the ability to record and ...more

A- 4:13
Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 13
Views 42,317

How to embed lights into a backpack for safety with LilyPad

Embed lights into a backpack for safety with LilyPad

Get started with the LilyPad Arduino! It's a sewable microcontroller ...more

A- 12:06
Curated 6 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 913

How to embed lights into a colorful brooch with LilyPad

Embed lights into a colorful brooch with LilyPad

Get started with the LilyPad Arduino! It's a sewable microcontroller ...more

A- 4:05
Curated 6 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,187

How to embed lights into fabric and clothes with LilyPad

Embed lights into fabric and clothes with LilyPad

Get started with the LilyPad Arduino! It's a sewable microcontroller ...more

A- 14:31
Curated 6 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,287

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Freehand Circle Drawing World Champion

Wait for it, wait for it... it happens really fast... at right about 1:05. Okay, maybe he's not a world champion, but a very cool party trick nonetheless. Here's one way to do it (not quite as perfect ...

Launch Cars Off Cliffs For Fun

More redneck fun. Bob Moravitz plus family and friends have created an 8 hour event of propelling vehicles off cliffs. Held yearly, admission is free but donations are encouraged (to cover insurance ...

Pimp Your Bike

That's right, cars aren't the only mode of transportation worth customizing. Dekochari, the Japanese art of pimping your bicycle: "Dekochari is a form of art bike indigenous to Japan dating back ...

Deadly Crossbow (Made With Newspaper)

Mythbusters decided to test whether an inmate could "kill another inmate across the hall using a crossbow made of newspaper": "Jamie and Adam built separate crossbows for the myth and ...

World's Most Badass Swing Set

My stomach is doing somersaults just watching this. Looks fun, albeit incredibly dangerous. Take it down a notch (or fifty) and build an indoor swing this winter. Previously, Deeply Trusting Female ...

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