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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 film canister battery

How to make a film canister battery

What can you do with those plastic film canisters besides store pennies??? Make a battery, that's what! Make your own power with just a little water and white vinegar in your film containers.

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Build a cheap perpetual energy generator (FAUX-TO)

How to build a cheap perpetual energy generator (FAUX-TO)

Magic? Science? Whatever you'd like to call it, the future is in magnets. Check this out to see how you can start discovering the possibilities for new energy.

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Make a high-tech spy stethoscope

How to make a high-tech spy stethoscope

Step up your espionage skills with this high-tech, electronic spy stethoscope that can listen through walls. You can easily record the sounds you hear with a digital recorder, too!

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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.

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How To Learn Morse Code

Learn Morse Code

Morse Code was first used in the 1840s, and even after more than 160 years, it is still used today, especially by amateur radio operators ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 2,472

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

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 3
Views 13,697

How to browse the web with Safari on the Apple iPhone 3G

Browse the web with Safari on the Apple iPhone 3G

Right out of the box, iPhone is incredibly easy to use. If you want to ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 3,047

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

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 25
Views 103,015

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 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 11
Views 52,064

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 6 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 5,556

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

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 18
Views 58,069

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

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Curated 2 years ago by alexkain | Comments 29
Views 95,328

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

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Curated 6 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 7,712

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 6,479

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

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 9,733

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 46,011

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

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Curated 7 months ago by rmansur | Comments 8
Views 42,929

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 6 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 5,322

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

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Curated 2 years ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 4
Views 20,482

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

A 3:02
Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
Views 5,668

How to clean a digital SLR camera's sensor with Sensor-Film

Clean a digital SLR camera's sensor with Sensor-Film

This is a great tutorial on how to use Sensor-Film to clean a DSLR ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 4,200

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 10,754

How to connect a digital converter box to an analog TV

Connect a digital converter box to an analog TV

This video tutorial from Consumer Reports will show you how to connect ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 2
Views 4,093

How to connect NetShare to Win XP to use your iPhone's 3G web

Connect NetShare to Win XP to use your iPhone's 3G web

A walk-through on how to configure netshare for the iPhone to work ...more

A 4:00
Curated 1 year ago by Bryan Crow | Comments 4
Views 16,052

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 13,382

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 6 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 4,710

How to customize the Home Screen on the Apple iPhone 3G

Customize the Home Screen on the Apple iPhone 3G

Right out of the box, iPhone is incredibly easy to use. If you want to ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 3,837

How to cut, copy and paste on the Apple iPhone 3G

Cut, copy and paste on the Apple iPhone 3G

Right out of the box, iPhone is incredibly easy to use. If you want to get the most out of every feature, you’ve come to the right place ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,670

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

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 4
Views 10,082

How to dial with iPhone Visual Dial (HQ)

Dial with iPhone Visual Dial (HQ)

Learn to setup a visual dial icon on your iphone. This one click application allows you to call anyone in your directory by clicking on a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 2
Views 3,643

How to disassemble an Apple iPod Touch, 2nd Generation

Disassemble an Apple iPod Touch, 2nd Generation

You have an iPod Touch, but it's broken. Why spend tons of money to ...more

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Curated 6 days ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 514

How to disassemble the iPod Mini, 2nd Generation

Disassemble the iPod Mini, 2nd Generation

If you haven't bought one of the new Apple iPod's, you're probably pretty attached to your old one then. Like the iPod Mini. Compared to ...more

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Curated 6 days ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 86

How to disassemble the iPod Video LCD display & logic board

Disassemble the iPod Video LCD display & logic board

Have the first iPod Video version (5th Gen)? After all of those years ...more

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Curated 6 days ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 67

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!

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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 6
Views 7,041

How to enable tethering and MMS on iPhone 3G or 3GS on AT&T

Enable tethering and MMS on iPhone 3G or 3GS on AT&T

You can enable teathering and MMS on your iPhone 2G or iPhone 3GS even ...more

A 4:30
Curated 6 months ago by Bryan Crow | Comments 0
Views 37,414

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

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 6,546

How to fix your bricked Apple iPhone or iPod Touch

Fix your bricked Apple iPhone or iPod Touch

A simple tutorial on how to fix your iphone or ipod touch from a Bricked state. A brick is frozen and pretty incapacitated. It happens ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 5
Views 17,313

How to free your iPod with Rockbox

Free your iPod with Rockbox

This how-to video will help you expand your iPod library. Rockbox turns your iPod into a FLAC- and OGG-playing, open-source monster. Learn ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 3
Views 13,168

How to get Flash video on iPhone/iPod touch without jailbreak

Get Flash video on iPhone/iPod touch without jailbreak

In this video I show you how to get a Flash plugin to allow you to ...more

A 6:35
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 8
Views 61,317

How to get out of your Verizon Contract without a fee

Get out of your Verizon Contract without a fee

This is a video tutorial on how to cancel your Verizon contract ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 5
Views 13,430

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 33,626

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 11,035

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

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Curated 2 years ago by Kipkay | Comments 8
Views 18,023

How to hack a Microsoft Zune for a larger hard drive

Hack a Microsoft Zune for a larger hard drive

How to hack and mod a Microsoft Zune Mp3 player and upgrade the hard ...more

A 9:46
Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 2
Views 5,130

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 15,225

How to hack a smartphone using SMS

Hack a smartphone using SMS

How many of you have or know people who have a smartphone? There's a lot of you, right? Well, depending on how most of you use those ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 8,173

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 26,094

How to hack a VHS camcorder into a night-vision headset

Hack a VHS camcorder into a night-vision headset

Watch as Kipkay hacks a bulky VHS camcorder and turns it into a night ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Seraph | Comments 5
Views 22,002

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

Hack an LCD screen & overhead into a digital projector

Digital projectors can be prohibitively expensive, particularly for ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by d323sd | Comments 26
Views 33,123

How to hack payphones and SIM cards

Hack payphones and SIM cards

Citizen Engineer is an online video series about open source hardware, electronics, art and hacking by Limor (`Ladyada') Fried of Adafruit ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 22
Views 95,956

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 yesterday by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 46,681

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 205,466

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 11 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 8,412

How to jailbreak and Unlock the iPhone on firmware 3.0.1

Jailbreak and Unlock the iPhone on firmware 3.0.1

Check out this video if you are interested in learning how to ...more

A 6:39
Curated last month by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 599

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Holiday HowTo: Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

Ah, memories. Nothin' like Charlie Brown Christmas to stir up warm and fuzzy holiday nostalgia. The lesson of Charlie Brown's Christmas tree: Do-It-Yourself. Straight from the lips of lovable Charlie ...

Lady Gaga Goes Uke

Here we are again. This time, however, it's not Britney Spears that's being uke-d, but the delightfully infamous Lady Gaga. The wicked (we-can't-help-but-look-watch-listen) Lady Gaga. The ukulele ...

HowTo: Photograph a Speeding Bullet

In light of our recent post, Art Borne From the Barrel of a Gun, here's a thorough guide to building your own bullet capture system via robotics site Glacial Wanderer. Says Hack a Day: "A pair of ...

Soba Noodle Champion Slurps 399 Bowls in 10 Minutes

Eat your heart out, Joey Chestnut. There's a new super-speed-eater in town, and she means business. 45-year-old Hatsuyo Sugawara downed an incredible number of 399 bowls of soba noodles in just ten ...

High Fashion Invisible Shoes

Fashion designer Andreia Chaves of São Paulo has created some optically stunning, "invisible" shoes. Constructed with mirrors, the shoes blend into their environment, chameleon-style ...

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