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Turn a flatbed scanner into a camera

How to turn a flatbed scanner into a camera

Take an ordinary flatbed scanner and turn it into a scanner camera for some super wild and trippy photos! You can even control focal lengths and the iris with this scanner camera. For anyone interested in ...

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Make a homemade anti-gravity toy (FAKE?)

How to make a homemade anti-gravity toy (FAKE?)

Using some magnets and a pyrex bowl you can make an amusing anti-gravity chamber, with an aluminum card inside that floats in mid air.

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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 ...

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Wire an electric kitty fence

How to wire an electric kitty fence

You just got a new flatscreen LCD monitor. Great. But what do you do with that old CRT monitor? Don't junk it. Put it to good use. Hack it into a wired electric fence!

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Crank charge batteries

How to crank charge batteries

Hand crank your batteries back to life! Why waste money buying new batteries when you can use a cordless drill to recharge them? It won't bring them back to new, but you will get more life out of your ...

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How to breadboard a DIY USB power supply

Breadboard a DIY USB power supply

Today we turn a 7805 Voltage Regulator and 4 AA batteries into a very simple Power Supply to charge anything that runs off USB ...more

A 10:27
Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 3
Views 13,505

How to build a $40 USB spy telescope

Build a $40 USB spy telescope

Been watching Rear Window and feel like giving spying a try yourself? Hack an old telelens, a USB webcam and standard PVC plumbing materials ...more

A 2:06
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 25
Views 100,634

How to build a burning blue/violet laser

Build a burning blue/violet laser

The video shows you how to build a high powered burning violet laser (reason why it says Blue/Violet in title is because half the things you ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by bird crick | Comments 11
Views 50,248

How to build a firewall from a junk PC to protect networks

Build a firewall from a junk PC to protect networks

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

A 14:31
Curated 5 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 5,420

How to build a hydrogen generator

Build a hydrogen generator

Check out this how-to video and learn how to build a SAFE hydrogen generator. Be sure that you test volts vs. amps for safety reasons ...more

A 5:14
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 16
Views 56,466

How to build a laser microphone

Build a laser microphone

Listen to conversations over long distances with a homemade laser listening device. All you'll need is a laser pointer, tripod, old pair of ...more

A 1:41
Curated 2 years ago by alexkain | Comments 29
Views 93,170

How to build a remote controlled beer keg

Build a remote controlled beer keg

Learn how to build a remote controlled beer keg. Not only can you deliver beer to friends, but you can control the drinker's access to it ...more

A 26:30
Curated 6 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 7,617

How to build a simple contact microphone for $2

Build a simple contact microphone for $2

Looking to go electric on the cheap? In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to make a contact microphone out of a Piezo Transducer ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 6,347

How to build a simple MIDI controller

Build a simple MIDI controller

Do you need just a few more controls? Perhaps your wondering how hard it is to make your own controller? Then follow the steps in this 2 ...more

A 8:35
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 9,566

How to build a solar powered USB charger

Build a solar powered USB charger

Want to stop wasting energy charging your USB devices? Transform some cheap solar-powered garden lights into your very own solar USB charger ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 24
Views 45,030

How to build a weatherproof compact high gain WiFi antenna

Build a weatherproof compact high gain WiFi antenna

See how to build a weatherproof compact high gain WiFi antenna for ...more

A 1:47
Curated 7 months ago by rmansur | Comments 8
Views 41,829

How to build and use a handheld automated warspying device

Build and use a handheld automated warspying device

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

A 10:25
Curated 5 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 5,176

How to build your own HD DVR

Build your own HD DVR

Tired of shelling out hard earned cash to download the program listings of your DVR? Want to backup your videos but don't want to deal with ...more

A 10:44
Curated 2 years ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 4
Views 20,158

How to circuit bend a battery-powered toy

Circuit bend a battery-powered toy

Take your old electronics and make them scream with glitchy goodness. This an extremely easy project and makes a great project for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
Views 5,573

How to clean electronic circuit boards with solvents

Clean electronic circuit boards with solvents

A clean circuit board is a hackable circuit board. This video "Tangent ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 2
Views 10,554

How to create circuit board schematics with CadSoft's Eagle

Create circuit board schematics with CadSoft's Eagle

These "Tangent Tutorials" will cover everything you need to know on ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 13,187

How to custom spraypaint your project, laptop, or PC

Custom spraypaint your project, laptop, or PC

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

A 17:52
Curated 5 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 4,581

How to desolder electronic parts from circuit boards

Desolder electronic parts from circuit boards

This "Tangent Tutorial" will show you how to desolder electronic parts ...more

A 13:40
Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 4
Views 9,864

How to DIY a portable handheld Nintendo 64

DIY a portable handheld Nintendo 64

Watch us hack a Nintendo 64 into a portable gaming system complete with screen, speakers and battery power: Full Nintendo anywhere you go!

A 35:36
Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 6
Views 6,908

How to feed your cat while you are away with a VCR cat feeder

Feed your cat while you are away with a VCR cat feeder

John Park poses a kitty conundrum: Who's going to feed the cat while ...more

A 6:47
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 6,437

How to hack a 12-volt Battery for 8 1.5-volt button cells

Hack a 12-volt Battery for 8 1.5-volt button cells

Interested in getting 1.5-volt button cell batteries for pennies on ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Kipkay | Comments 17
Views 33,184

How to hack a cheap multi-touch whiteboard using the Wiimote

Hack a cheap multi-touch whiteboard using the Wiimote

Using infrared (IR) light pens and the Wii Remote, it is possible to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 7
Views 10,846

How to hack a CVS one-time-use digital camcorder

Hack a CVS one-time-use digital camcorder

Want more from your CVS disposable digital camcorder? With this home processing hack from Kip Kay, not only can you use, and reuse, a ...more

A 1:47
Curated 2 years ago by Kipkay | Comments 8
Views 17,842

How to hack a six volt lantern battery

Hack a six volt lantern battery

Find out how to use a six volt lantern battery to really save you money. This is no con, or prank, or joke that involves 32 AA batteries; ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howie_D | Comments 5
Views 15,005

How to hack a transistor radio to hear Air Traffic Control

Hack a transistor radio to hear Air Traffic Control

Normally, when standing outside your local regional airport, you'd ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 9
Views 25,802

How to hack RFID enabled credit card & steal money for cheap

Hack RFID enabled credit card & steal money for cheap

Identity theft is a huge problem and one of he fastest growing crimes ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 9
Views 45,808

How to hack software and run a trial program forever

Hack software and run a trial program forever

With this video tutorial, you'll learn how to hack demo versions of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 62
Views 200,057

How to hack together a pink eraser casing for your USB drive

Hack together a pink eraser casing for your USB drive

Use erasers to make a crafty casing that'll hide and protect your ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 8,285

How to make a Blu-Ray Laser Phaser

Make a Blu-Ray Laser Phaser

Build your very own Trek-style Blu-Ray laser phaser with this hacker's how-to video from Kip Kay of Make Magazine. To replicate this hack at ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Kipkay | Comments 21
Views 51,423

How to make a cheap multi-touch pad like in the MacBook Air

Make a cheap multi-touch pad like in the MacBook Air

Check out this video tutorial on how to make a cheap multi-touch pad ...more

A 2:35
Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 9
Views 18,870

How to make a clock projector

Make a clock projector

Time flies. Particularly when it's projected. The magical box in this how-to uses light and mirrors to project the image of a working clock ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by God | Comments 10
Views 9,826

How to make a digital picture frame

Make a digital picture frame

This tutorial shows you how to make a picture frame using a Mattel Juicebox media player.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 2,192

How to make a DTV antenna & a steadicam

Make a DTV antenna & a steadicam

Learn how to make a DTV antenna & a steadicam. Digital converter box? Check! Great reception? Not so much. John Park shows how to take a ...more

A 8:18
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 5
Views 11,388

How to make a hard drive speaker system

Make a hard drive speaker system

Looking to make use—if not necessarily good use—of your old hard drives? This how-to presents instructions for creating a hard drive speaker ...more

A 2:55
Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 8
Views 17,839

How to make a lemon battery

Make a lemon battery

This video will show you how to make a lemon battery. You use a copper penny and a zinc coated nail to create a circuit.

A 6:47
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 8
Views 14,776

How to make a light-up frisbee with components from a yo-yo

Make a light-up frisbee with components from a yo-yo

Want to light the skies with your own flying saucer? Here's a quick ...more

A 1:31
Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 2,216

How to make a multitouch table computer pad

Make a multitouch table computer pad

Multi-touch input has been spreading throughout a huge variety of devices, from phones to all-in-one PCs. However, most multitouch (table ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 3
Views 6,375

How to make a printed circuit board

Make a printed circuit board

See how to make a PCB from a schematic in this ten minute video.

A 10:00
Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 4,119

How to make a rat trap security system

Make a rat trap security system

Have you ever been the victim of theft? It sucks. Why would these lazy scumbags rather steal from us than work hard like everybody else? ...more

A 1:25
Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 2
Views 10,947

How to make a scratch-proof CD

Make a scratch-proof CD

Learn how to make a scratch-proof audio CD get some extra millage out of those burned CDs and DVDs.

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 7
Views 14,907

How to make a soldering iron out of a graphite pencil

Make a soldering iron out of a graphite pencil

This video will show you how to make a soldering iron with a graphite ...more

A 2:32
Curated 1 year ago by undrH2O | Comments 9
Views 12,449

How to make a USB fan out of old CDs

Make a USB fan out of old CDs

Sweaty summer day by the computer? Office A/C broke? Watch this how-to video! You can make a simple USB fan using a compact disc, a USB ...more

A 1:36
Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 17
Views 48,463

How to make a USB smoke absorber

Make a USB smoke absorber

This hack with a USB fan uses activated charcoal to clean air of harmful smoke. Now you can have a cigarette while using the computer and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by God | Comments 6
Views 10,480

How to make a whipped cream can safe

Make a whipped cream can safe

Make a hidden safe out of a whipped cream can. Kipkay shows you how to make a secret stash for valuables with just some magnets and glue.

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Curated 2 years ago by Kipkay | Comments 4
Views 5,941

How to make high quality audio/video cables

Make high quality audio/video cables

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 46:00
Curated 5 months ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 6,322

How to make inexpensive solar panels from broken ones

Make inexpensive solar panels from broken ones

As far as the world of consumer electronics goes, it doesn't get much ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 5
Views 12,458

How to make infrared goggles

Make infrared goggles

Kip Kay of Make Magazine will teach you how to turn welding goggles into infrared goggles with the hack he outlines in this how-to video ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Kipkay | Comments 28
Views 132,296

How to make music with a microcontroller

Make music with a microcontroller

Learn how to use a piezoelectric element as a speaker, and how to generate musical notes with a microcontroller with this home electronics ...more

A 4:22
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,450

How to make musically controlled and synced Christmas lights

Make musically controlled and synced Christmas lights

Want to be more like Carson Williams this Christmas? Well, that means ...more

A 4:24
Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 10,257

How to make time fly

Make time fly

Transform your old analog clock to an crazy clock. This makes the clocks arms spin freely and you can freak out your friends. This is a very ...more

A 2:40
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 6
Views 5,103

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$44K Street Legal Wooden SuperCar

Beautifully constructed wooden SuperCar Maniwa manufactured by Sada-Kenbi. The wooden Japanese car goes for $44,000. Wow. That's a lot for a toy. However, this baby is street legal and can go up to ...

Stomach Churning Taxidermy Fashion

Uh...yuck. Fun, but definitely yuck. Terrifying taxidermied jewelry and accessories by Reid Peppard. That's right, dead rodent cufflinks, change purses, bowties, bracelets... and a guinea pig hair ...

Eat Your Way Through the Periodic Table (Yum! Cupcakes)

Science geeks behold, the perfect dessert. The cupcake Periodic Table. Pretty simple to do-it-yourself. Start with basic cupcakes in a square mold and decorate! Previously, Knit the Periodic Table ...

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 ...

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