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Hacks, Mods & Circuitry

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Oct 11, 2007

Learn how to build, in less than 5 minutes a LED flashlight using a match box. ...

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Oct 10, 2007

Laser can refresh your air by kill the bad bacteria and fungus in the air.You can make a cool lamp too. All with the usb power. ...

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Sep 4, 2007

Kitchen utensils and computers, that's right! This video will show you how to increase your computer's wireless connection using a strainer! ...

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Aug 29, 2007

Video showing how a battery-magnet-wire motor creates a rotating electro magnetic field. Watch the hanging bar magnet react to the rotations. You need a battery, magnet & copper wire. ...

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Aug 27, 2007

Oscilloscopes visualize electronic signals. This information can be useful for tests, debugging, and reverse engineering. If you work with electronic circuitry, being able to use an oscilloscope is a ...

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Aug 27, 2007

Ever wonder if the flash is still working on a one time use camera. This is a good way to see if the flash is still working without having to waste actual film. This is done using a knee and elbow, b ...

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Aug 27, 2007

This video introduces you to the basic stamp to create your own electronics. The basic stamp is a microcomputer that can be programmed using basic to do anything from turning on a LED light to cellpho ...

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Aug 27, 2007

Circuit bending is when you take an old sound producing machine and change the circuitry to make new sounds. Make Magazine's Bre Pettis and circuit bending expert Justin Gerardy discuss the various ti ...

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Aug 27, 2007

Need to use up vinegar? Here is an interesting way to convert your standard vinegar into a working battery. Learn the technique to create an alternative source of energy using vinegar. ...

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Aug 25, 2007

Learn how to make a functioning battery from a can of soda. I made a battery out of cola and pennies. Awww, snap! Who's got iPhone power at burning man?! Me! ...