DIY: build a PC from a … KIT

Posted by Raluca in February 13th 2008

Let’s assume that you are a computer beginner and you want to build your own PC. Good! What are your options? First learn from the Internet how to do it. Second, buy components from online shops. Now you wait for components. Put them together and here is your new PC!
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Make a Disco Ball

Posted by Raluca in December 31st 2007

I bet you have a lot of old, useless CDs! If you love to dance under a Disco Ball turn the CDs in one, big, shiny Disco ball.

You’ll need unwanted CDs, styrofoam ball, glue gun or craft glue, bamboo skewer, fishing wire. Cut the CDs into little squares and stick them on the styrofoam [...]

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How to do: LED Hat

Posted by Raluca in October 22nd 2007

The Halloween is near so we need to hacking some gadgets… or maybe to add some LEDs to a hat

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Insert coin into HP printer

Posted by Raluca in October 17th 2007

Funny hack to HP printer. With a little software you can change the “Ready” message, displayed on printer’s LCD, to anything else, like “Insert Coin” or other funny words

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How To: Build a Pac-Man costume for Halloween

Posted by Raluca in October 17th 2007

Halloween is near and you need a geek costume Ken Keesling will show you how he make a Pac-Man costume and what you’ll need for it.

Here are the supplies you’ll need:
3/4″ x 1-1/2″ Ferring Strips
1″ and 1-1/2″ Long Drywall Screws
1/8″ Thick Plywood
Plastic Bathroom Corner Trim (slides on to the end of paneling)
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DIY: Home made… Segway

Posted by Raluca in August 30th 2007

How to building an open source self balancing scooter or a homemade… Segway.

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The war against cable clutter

Posted by Raluca in August 16th 2007

Can be won in a easy why and isn’t too expensive.

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This is the parts list:
* 2 G clamps, cheap type, made in China: R$ 3.40 each, R$ 6.80 total (US$ 3.50).
* 1 barbecue grill, cheap type: R$ 9.50 (US$ 4.88)
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GLOWING TOMATO

Posted by Raluca in August 11th 2007

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Nintendo mouse

Posted by Raluca in August 10th 2007

How to DIY a mouse from a NES controller. I think it is really easy because the author of this project write on the him site:
i don’t have the patience for a complete tutorial – i just spent the better part of the day working on it. Here’s the narrative… Hack and cut.

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