Daily DIY

I used a cardboard can to make a coil cantenna to improve my UHF reception.


By: pir8p3t3

That’s right, ALTOIDS. You can even smell it a bit! Everything is portable and can be fitted into a tiny package when you’re done playing with yourself ^_. Then, after playing with the ROMP, you’ll get a little toy that you can place in your pocket(well, if they are large enough, it’s not THAT small). This is all made from household items and maybe a tool which you can borrow from your neighbor or something.


By: Stormed

If you stare at these blurry pictures of the as-of-yet-unofficial antenna-less Treo long enough, you’ll start to see purple hearts, blue clovers, and green M&Ms—or maybe I shouldn’t have eaten that pill I found on a seat on the BART. In any case, take a look at the nubbin-free top, the Windows Mobile 5 running screen, and the greyed out provider name. This Treo also has a hardware silence-mode switch, something I could definitely use on my Windows Mobile based MDA. – Jason Chen

More Pictures of Palm’s New Antennae-less Treo [SlashGear]

this is the 1st. version of my usb wifi antenna. it has been inspired by:

http://www.instructables.com/id/EQARE4I72GEPUCHTHU/

http://www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/



i did not have immediate access to "Chinese parabolic cookware" however i will use one next time. instead,i used an eight inch strainer , without the strainer i do not get a signal in my house. this entire instructable has been uploaded via the strainer/usb antenna.


By: wombat7

The GPS Stix Daughter board for the Gumstix comes set up for passive antennas only. In order to get it to work with a passive antenna you need to make a small (perhaps a little too small) modification.


By: afosterw

Easily receive WIFI signals from far away using a standard USB WIFI adaptor and a bit of ingenuity. This Simple idea requires no modifications to a USB WIFI adaptor or your computer. A simple way to increase the signal strength and range of your WIFI. Plus it works with all USB WIFI adaptors


By: tm36usa

Build this portable antenna mast for use in temporary or emergency communications. Possible applications include setting up temporary wifi for an event or as part of a portable emergency communications station for Amatuer Radio Emergency Services (ARES).
By: imarunner2

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Robert Maria has a great DIY for a cheap cellphone antenna:
“It all started with my Nokia Communicator and my dad. My dad lives in a rural part of Oklahoma where the cell signal in the house is bad. He made a decision last year to get rid of the land line and […]