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How To: Scan your books with the BookSnap
Need a quick solution to digitalizing your book collection? Well, here comes the BookSnap. This video will give you a brief tutorial on how to use this system to upload your pages to your computer, and then possibly, the web.
How To: Scan your books with the BookDrive DIY
Need to get your books digitalized? Well, BookDrive DIY is the solution to scanning them for the web. This video will show you how to use it to get your books in your computer.
How To: Adjust your Gold Bug metal detector
Do you not know how to use your Gold Bug metal detector? Well, see how to make adjustments for ground detection in this video tutorial. You'll cover ground reject, volume, retune, ground balance, and much more. So, find your next treasure with a little metal detector know-how.
How To: Wire a radar detector directly into your dashboard
Radar Roy demonstrates in this video tutorial how to hard wire a dash-mounted radar detector. The advantage of direct wiring your radar detector is getting rid of that wire mess going to your cigarette lighter. So, if you don't want another speeding ticket again, install your radar detector the right way, the direct way! All it takes is a little electrical know-how, and maybe a little automobile know-how.
How To: Read a binary clock with the BCD format
Check out how to read a binary clock in this how to video. You'll see how to read the BCD (binary-coded decimal) format like so many can't. Just watch this if you have trouble determining the hours, minutes, or seconds on your binary clock. You can read it in standard or military time if you'd like.
How To: Make a night vision device
Ever wish you could see in the dark? Well, you can't but this how-to will show you a way to build a device to help you out. You will need light polarizors, a flashlight, and a digital camera. Make an infrared night vision device, just follow along with the steps in this video tutorial. Now you can see at night!
How To: Resurect your dead lighter
Need some fire in a pinch? Try this trick. It really works! 1 bad lighter + 1 bad lighter = 1 GOOD lighter.
How To: Make a lensless microscope
Turn a video camera into a lensless microscope and record what you see! This is a fun and easy project to do.
How To: Use a green laser pointer
A tutorial on the power levels of laser pointers and what lasers of different powers can do.
How To: Buy a laser pointer on eBay without getting scammed
Essential viewing for any one thinking of buying a laser pointer on eBay. Explanations of the 3 main ways sellers of laser pointers on eBay scam people AND put their health at risk. If you want a laser pointer, check this video out before you purchase anything.
How To: View a waveform of an inverter on a oscilloscope
Checking the waveform on a car plug-in inverter, like the type you would use to power a laptop computer in a car. I used my NLS MS-215 Miniscope to view the waveform. As you can see it is much more like a squarewave than a sinewave, like a staircase waveform.
How To: Embed an OEM GPS unit into anything
This video describes how to hook up and test an OEM GPS unit. You can use this type of unit to build your own projects that incorporate GPS. You'll need a computer and GPS unit, of course.
How To: Find vacuum tube numbers in an old radio
See how to find vacuum tube numbers for proper identification in an old radio by using a magnifying glass, a bright light, and a little forehead oil.
How To: Build a personal weather machine
Plug this baby into your FiOS-powered computer and simulate the real-time climate of any location in the country -- rain, lightning, fog, sunshine.
How To: Track your vehicles with GPS from Ublip
Ublip makes it easy to track your mobile fleet in real time using our web-based tracking software. This video demonstrates how easy it is to install Ublip's GPS tracking product. You'll be up and running in minutes. The software is compatible with many mobile devices including the iPhone.
How To: Make an L.E.D. lightshow
Turn a light up toy top and cheap flashlight into an amazing projected patterned lightshow! Make an L.E.D. lightshow.
How To: Play tetris on a simple Canon calculator
This "how to" works with some Canon calculators. By entering a specific code you can play a very simple form of the classic video game Tetris! Have Fun :) Play tetris on a simple Canon calculator.
How To: Make a bristlebot (toothbrush robot, get it?)
The BristleBot is a simple and tiny robot with an agenda. The ingredients? One toothbrush, a battery, and a pager motor. The result? Serious fun. The BristleBot is our take on the popular vibrobot, a simple category of robot that is controlled by a single vibrating (eccentric) motor.
How To: Make a copper stencil using your laser printer
Make a copper stencil using your laser printer, etching solution, and the backing from some mailing labels.
How To: Change straps on a Breitling or other Watch
This is a video showing how to change a strap on a Breitling Chronomat Evo.
How To: Wind a cable to prevent kinks and tangles
Learn how to wind a cable so that it will unwind without kinks and tangles.
How To: Make your own air conditioner
Step by step instructions on how to make an air conditioner using parts that cost less than $40.
How To: Remove CD scratches with a banana
Instead of using that banana to make another how to put on a condom video, learn how to remove CD scratches with it.
How To: Wire a three-way switch
Tim Carter explains the differences between regular and three-way switches. Great video to learn how to install a three switch properly.
How To: Recharge batteries
This video is a tutorial. The video shows how to recharge batteries in a battery charger. It may help people who have lived in a cave and have never been exposed to civilization.
How To: Change a fuse in a traditional fuse box
Middle-aged woman shows how to change a fuse in a fuse box. Video explains the importance of fuses in the home and the roll they serve. Tools for fuse replacement are listed and subtitled as well as standard fuse amperage. Quick and easy video with safe results. Change a fuse in a traditional fuse box.
How To: Buy a massage chair
Are you interested in buying a massage chair for your home or office?Massage chairs have built-in electric rollers, nodes, and air bags, all designed to emulate the fingers and hands of a massage therapist.
How To: Make a persistence of vision device
Make a cool indoor decoration with the persistence of vision (POV) kit. While the first part of the video is a demenstration of what the POV kit does, in the second half of the video, Bre Pettis shows you how to make one.
How To: Make a better bounce card
Watch how to make a better bounce card for your camera flash. Using 8 1/2X 11 paper and other household items you will learn to make very effective bounce cards.
How To: Set up a home theatre
Home theatre setup can be easy. Make your house an entertainment center with the right audio (5.1 surround system) and visual set up. Set up a home theatre - Part 1 of 10.
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