Liquiboost – USB charger
Here’s another version of the Mintyboost USB charger from Italy complete with switch and LED – Link. Related: MintyBoost! – Small battery-powered USB charger – Link. Tons and tons of iPod chargers – Link.
Technology
DIY Robot lock crackers
Here are a couple great robo stepper motor projects that brute force combo locks – [via] – Link. More: Unlocking a combination lock using a stepper motor – Link. Plans & Schematics – Link.
DIY Airport (for that old iBook)
Mark writes – “…an iBook, even the older ones, are fine notebooks. Mine is a modest dual-USB one with 600MHz G3 and 384MB. Of course, I’d rather have a quicker model, but still, for roadtrips and websurfing it’s alright. Really it is. It runs Tiger quite smooth, which was a big surprise to me actually. […]
HOW TO – Make a homemade Power Squid
Daniel writes – “Here’s a homemade version of the Power Squid, a variation on a power strip. Instead of plugging your cords into a strip, you get power by plugging into little extension cord outlets that look a little like tentacles. In a regular power strip, big transformers block nearby outlets. In the Power Squid, […]
Mobilty scooter to light electric vehicle mod
FrankG sent in this rebuild & mod of a trashed mobility scooter that he’s turning into a light electric vehicle – Link.
HOW TO – Electrify a Kazoo – the Electrizooka
Here’s how to electrify a Kazoo using a piezo mic and a guitar jack – Link.
HOW TO – Turbine fan case mod
Bill writes – “Years ago I posted a text tutorial on my site – How to make your own turbine style fan in a computer case. It inspired a lot of people to try their hand at computer modding. I revised the original tutorial with photos and added an additional turbine fan. “ – Link.