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Follow these capacitors tutorials to learn all about capacitors with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Modify a solar yard light into electronic crickets, Build a Leyden jar and use a capacitor, and Zap and revive old NiCad batteries with a mig welder.

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How to modify a solar yard light into electronic crickets

Modify a solar yard light into electronic crickets

Create a nighttime chorus of insect sounds by modifying a solar yard ...more

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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

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Curated 8 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to zap and revive old NiCad batteries with a mig welder

Zap and revive old NiCad batteries with a mig welder

Nicad batteries often die in such a way that they won't take a charge ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by bird crick | Comments 1
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How to make an optical theremin to play music

Make an optical theremin to play music

Watch as Kipkay from MAKE Magazine shows you how to make something really cool for your music skills, with parts from RadioShack ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to repair a cracked or broken circuit board

Repair a cracked or broken circuit board

Step by step guide to repairing circuit boards Yes, I know, my hands are shaky. I didn't say it in the video, but the epoxy doesn't have ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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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

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How To Modify a Lacrosse Ws2300 for Frequent Wireless Updates

Modify a Lacrosse Ws2300 for Frequent Wireless Updates

This WIKI describes how to modify a Lacrosse WS2300 Weather station to ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Convert a Computer ATX Power Supply to a Lab Power Supply

Convert a Computer ATX Power Supply to a Lab Power Supply

Computer power supplies cost around US$30,but lab power supplies can ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Replace a DS Battery Without Losing Data

Replace a DS Battery Without Losing Data

Normally, replacing the battery on your Nintendo DS erases the firmware settings. This causes all data stored in the DS to be lost, such as ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Add Variable Voltage to Your ATX Based Bench Power Supply

Add Variable Voltage to Your ATX Based Bench Power Supply

If you've built a bench power supply using an old ATX computer power ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 150

How To Diagnose and Replace a Failed PC Power Supply

Diagnose and Replace a Failed PC Power Supply

When a PC power supply dies or begins to wear out, it must be replaced ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 473

How To Become a Fix It All Householder

Become a Fix It All Householder

Becoming a fix it all homeowner takes time, patience, and investment in tools and materials. You will become a jack-of-all-trades, not a ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How to disable a Nintendo NES's Lock-Out mode

Disable a Nintendo NES's Lock-Out mode

The board does not always look like this: occasionally the nearby capacitors aren't present. Also, Pin 4 is the 4th pin from the L on the ...more

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Curated 12 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to amplify audio linearly with a few transistors

Amplify audio linearly with a few transistors

This is for beginners and interested people. Here you see how to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How To Install an ATX Power Supply

Install an ATX Power Supply

Installing an ATX power supply in a new computer case or an old computer case. You will need a screw driver set and possibly wire cutters ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Remember Electrical Resistor Color Codes

Remember Electrical Resistor Color Codes

Resistor color codes are something that every electronics hobbyist should remember. The old mnemonic was rather, well, disturbing, and a ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Degauss a Computer Monitor

Degauss a Computer Monitor

Degaussing a computer monitor clears electromagnetic buildup from the screen. Although it is hardly ever necessary, degaussing can sometimes ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Run Your House With Solar Power

Run Your House With Solar Power

Unless you have US$20K or more to invest, running a typical household "off grid" is not possible; what many people take for granted as ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Speed up Windows XP Without Defragmenting

Speed up Windows XP Without Defragmenting

Are you only defragmenting your disks to speed up your computer? While it undoubtedly has its uses, it also has its limitations. There are ...more

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How To Install Subwoofers

Install Subwoofers

This will guide you through the process of installing subwoofers to an aftermarket CD player (or stock) in your car. The most cost effective ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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SPLAT! Art Made from Everyday Household Items

Tom Friedman. One of my very favorite contemporary artists. Friedman injects the wonder into the humdrum. He creates magic from the unsuspected with his incredible sculptures assembled from simple ...

Cheat Your Way to 300 (via Remote Control)

This is full blown cheating - no ifs, ands or buts about it. Introducing the RC900, a remote-control bowling ball invented by San Antonio, Texas-based 900 Global. Says Popular Mechanics, "The ...

World's Fastest Bicycle Goes 75mph

Cycling enthusiasts, behold. Fastest bicycle in the world, designed by VARNA of British Columbia. Pretty impressive. Check it out, Barbara Buatois of France completes her new One Hour World Record at ...

Knit Your Food

Knitted delectable delights from Ed Bing Lee. Inspired? Gotta start somewhere. Previously, Crocheters Like to Party, Too. English Ladies Knit Entire Village.

Bomb-Proof Your Home With Wallpaper

Incredible. A company called Berry Plastics (in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) has developed a working bomb proof wallpaper. The technology has the ability to protect against both ...

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