In this instructable, you will learn how to change the opening in the bottom of an acrylic iPhone case to accept a charging accessory that is otherwise too wide for it.

This photo shows the case itself (the pink thing in the back is a stick-on LCD flashlight) and the charger. The charger is clearly...

By: susanrm
Post Source: Instructables: exploring

Let's Make Robots is a popular site for robot hobbyists. They've been running two build contests on the site which are now in their finals. Rik, a community member writes:

The LMR Dagu Mr. Basic Challenge invited makers to create any robot from a basic four wheel platform (provided by community sponsor Dagu Electronics). Entries vary from spectacular light shows (using Nixie tubes) to fire fighter to mouse droid (as seen on Star Wars). Three money prizes are at stake. All community members are invited to judge the entries.

The Oddbot LMR Video Challenge is sponsoring creative videos of home made robots. The criteria for "robot" are stretched far enough as to give any one a shot at the lavish prizes. The resulting videos are very funny and creative. The prizes consist of robots and components that Oddbot built and collected over the years. He must now part with them as he moves from Australia to China to become a pro.

I love the sense of humor, and fun, expressed in a lot of the entry bot designs and videos.

Let's Make Robots

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If ever there were a holiday that yields colorful and flashy desktop wallpaper, it's definitely the Fourth of July. Celebrate the Fourth on your desktop with these swanky fireworks wallpapers.

If you're not going to be shooting your own stunning Fourth of July pictures this weekend, you might as well take advantage of the great photos other people have taken to properly decorate your computer screen for the holiday.

The following gallery is a collection of Fourth of July-themed wallpaper we plucked from collections across the web. Each photo has an attribution link that'll take you back to the source of the image for your full-size desktop needs. If you know of a stash of Fourth-themed wallpapers online, share the wealth in the comments below!

Photo by esens.


Photo by Joe Penniston.


Photo by twentyeight.


Photo by Tony M..


Photo by Stuck in Customs.


Photo by charness.


Photo by wmliu.


Photo by Jaako.


Photo by Barry Yanowitz.


Photo by brewskizzlr.

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Choosing the right sunblock is important, but let's say you're more of a DIY type, or maybe your skin is sensitive to many of the common ingredients. The solution is simple: make your own sunblock.

Instructables user scoochmaroo's detailed guide to making your own sunscreen demonstrates the process either completely from scratch or using a store-bought lotion as a base. She goes as far as to include a chart that gives you measurements for the ingredients based on the SPF you're aiming for.

Follow the link for the "recipe," and make your high school science teacher proud by heeding the warnings about wearing gloves and a mask while blending the ingredients (zinc oxide should be on your nose, not in it).

Have you ever tried a homemade sunblock? What do you use to protect yourself from the sun? Let's hear it in the comments.

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Learn How to Make Basic Triangle Top with Skirted Bottom


By: giannyl
Post Source: Instructables: exploring

The lace trim top gives a soft, sexy look & the micro mini swim skirt minimizes your hips and tummy; a fiercely chic bikini that works with your body!


By: giannyl
Post Source: Instructables: exploring

This Instructable will show you how to make the ultimate pocket sized tool. It can charge your ipod, Zune, phone, GPS or anything that runs off of a USB port. Its a flash light, and a TV Remote jammer, who doesn't want one of those right?

Step one, what you will need

Before you start, make sure ...

By: rockandjay
Post Source: Instructables: exploring

Those Easy Buttons from Staples are awesome, but they have one small flaw: they don't actually do anything useful. It's my aim to change that.

I'm going to build a USB Easy Button. I found most everything I needed from jro's project and a flickr photoset by tommybear. Plus, I've been dying to try o...

By: powerfulmojo
Post Source: Instructables: exploring

Ever wanted to create the cocktail described as being like having your brain smashed out by a slice of lemon wrapped round a large gold brick? Well now you can, with How to make a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster!
Serves 10 (One helluva party).

You will need...

1 bottle Old Janx Spirit
2 cups seawater ...

By: Agroking
Post Source: Instructables: exploring

So you want to make a water rocket?

A good idear is to get all of your bottles, pipe and other rocket materials layed out

The next steps will show you how to plan your self for making a water rocket

Plan your self

Get equipment set out eg. scissors, knife, glue
.....and remember were you put it....

By: oscarthompson
Post Source: Instructables: exploring