Building a desktop computer from parts
Most people buy their computers fully assembled. How is that fun? I build computers from the parts because the resulting computer has exactly the features that I want. Building a computer can save...
View ArticleTurn signal using 555 timer
A 555 timer is a very popular integrated circuit (chip) that can be used to provide time delays (timer). The chip contains many transistors, diodes and resistors, including three 5k resistors which is...
View ArticleHow to select components to build a desktop computer
Someone requested an instructable on how to select components to build a desktop computer. Apparently I am that guy who plays requests now. All I get are requests to play cover songs, when all I...
View ArticleSugru CO2 organizer
The more you ride a bicycle the more likely it is to get a flat tire. It is a good idea to carry the tools needed to fix a flat tire (tire levers, spare tube, multi-tool, etc). I do not carry a pump,...
View ArticleBuild a diorama set
Our makerspace the Rabbit Hole wants to set up a diorama to do a stop motion video. Each of our members want to work on the background. We decided the easiest way to do this was to build a stage in...
View ArticleMake bicycle panniers out of swiss army surplus bags
When you use your bicycle to commute you need someplace to carry stuff. Bike bags (known as panniers) are expensive! Lets make a set of our own panniers! You have lots of choices of materials when...
View ArticleNimbus racing broom
So we was invited to a Harry Potter themed Halloween party. These people throw great parties and the costume competition is fierce because the party goers put a lot into their costumes. While worrying...
View ArticleMake holiday ornament from bicycle chain
Since I have a lot of bicycles and that means I do a lot of bicycle maintenance. Eventually a bicycle chain wears out and I have to install a new chain. This happens more than I would like to admit so...
View ArticleIRC laptop for hackerspace
A very generous person donated a laptop to our hackerspace. Both the power cord and the power socket were damaged, some hardware modifications were required to get it working. The power cord is now...
View ArticleLiquor bottle lights
Instructables send our hackerspace (The Rabbit Hole) a whole bunch of Dremel tools and challenged us to do something creative with them.I decided to make lamps out of liquor bottles. I happen to have a...
View ArticleSkull fan from used computer parts
Our hackerspace the RabbitHole participated in a 48 hour competition for makers called the Deconstruction. The goal was to deconstruct the world around us and create something completely new from...
View ArticleHow to lace a Brooks saddle.
I quite like to ride my bike, you should too, it is fun. Hopefully the saddle that comes with the bike is comfortable for you. If it is not allow me to recommend a Brooks saddle. They are made out of...
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