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My Belkin FD6050 started failing for no apparent reason. After changing drivers in Linux and Windows I found out it was a faulty cable very near it’s connector. The only way to fix it was changint the entire cable with something else. Something like USB A to A extension cord.


By: necromncr

Micrel SemiconductorsEbay{{{I have noticed that some people are concerned that due to surface mount technology you can’t make electronic stuff anymore. It is not true. A search will quickly find forums discussing how homebuilt electronics experimenters are getting around this. I have a nifty RF development kit for sale on ebay. See ebay link below. These development kits are used by new product developers to quickly get their RF prototypes up and running to develop software, hardware and firmware without the steep learning curve associated with starting development with discrete components. These boards allow you to build custom devices that can comunicate with each other up to a mile apart. Although this is not quite ham worthy distance someone might be able to have some fun with the kit. I have just one, but more (and the actual rf chip) could be acquired through Micrel Semiconductors. Anyway, I have this listed as an industrial item, so I am not sure the right people will see the ad. For those interested in playing with current technology RF.

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By: fordmodelb

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Wi-Fi hotspots: where to find them, how to use them, and what security precautions to take. Small Biz Resource’s article provides a thorough discussion of the subject, making it a prefect primer for novices.

First, you connect your laptop to the specific wireless network. That can happen in one of two ways for Windows XP laptops. Many laptops are set to connect automatically to the wireless network with the strongest signal.

This may seem like Wi-Fi 101 to many of you, but I know plenty of people who haven’t a clue when it comes to hotspots. This one’s for them. — Rick Broida

Some of you monkeys out there think you can PWN me. You need to be Spanked.

Here is an obfuscated ultraminimalized Monolith for you.

It is enlightening and harmless, except to the devil, who really hates it, because I’m letting you have it (for "free").



You’re curious. So Make it, if you have tools.


By: VIRON

How to convert a vintage war-era headphone set and turn it into a working, usable set of ultra retro-chic headphones.



Complete the look at your office desk or cubicle by swapping your phone for a morse key.


By: deadinsect

You can attach an SD camera memory card to any homebrew DIY project that has a few I/O pins,

using ordinary connectors you probably have right now.



For more details, how to obtain free mmc device drivers, and installing various open source Linux distros on WRT54G wireless routers (and other routers and devices), go here:



http://uanr.com/sdfloppy/



This is the finished "SD floppy" connector, which has been running flawlessly inside a friend’s wireless router for 6 months now:


By: robwen

Travel web site TravelPost has rounded up a comprehensive list of US airports offering wifi connections, along with prices and hotspot locations (if applicable).

Looking at the list, it’s pretty disappointing to see how few airports offer free wireless internet. With that in mind, it’s always nice to know ahead of time if the airport you’re flying into/out will be charging you an arm and a leg, and whether it’s your best bet to purchase time by the hour, day, or month. While you’re at it, you may also want to check out the airports with the best business services. — Adam Pash

A modified wireless optical mouse. Though rechargeable, eventually the NiMH cells WILL have to be replaced, I have had to recharge every day, and even though I make that as quick as can be (using an Energizer 15min charger) like I said, the batteries eventually will need replacing. Now this Compaq mouse did not come with an ON/OFF switch nor’ does it even have the eventual sleep/auto off on idle feature. However, it wouldn’t ever get to do the ‘auto off’ even if it could, seeing as to it’s always gravitating towards me on the sofa which I (we) mainly reside. & I know for a fact that an ON/OFF switch wouldn’t EVER get used by me, and definitely not as much that it would have noticeable effects in regaurds to power saving.



So like the ‘auto off’ or ‘off while idle’ feature that some mice provide, I thought of making it only powered when I’m actually using it, but to improve on the concept, instead of it waiting a predetermined amount of time while not being ‘moved’ to shut off, and once ‘moved turning on again (like I said, with me, it’sa always getting sat on, pushed aside, sliding in towards me on the cushion when I sit, etc..)

FAST>>FORWARD



These Pictures show the VERY SIMPLE process of my successful mod that makes it so ONLY when you have ur hand placed on the mouse like when ur using it (NOT WHEN ITS JUST MOVED)


By: Corbin_Dallas

Make your own remote detonators our of 2 wakie-takies!

This is my first in structable. I will update it once I build a new one becuase this is from one which i build a long time ago.


By: Nol.[an]

I have 3 x10 (ninja) pan and tilt bases and only 1 x10 camera. I also have two other wireless cameras, but the way the x10’s are set up, only x10 cameras are compatible (as far as I have researched), so I made my own modification to fit my wireless camera on it. This enables me to turn the camera on and off with the base, so it won’t interfere with my other one.



If you aren’t familiar with what a x10 is, here’s a link: http://www.x10.com/homepage.htm



Warning: There is a chance of electrical shock while doing this instructable. Make sure the base is unplugged while working on it.




By: FrenchCrawler