Cool DIY Projects
- April 15, 2008
Ever wanted to make a fog machine, a metal detector, a TV remote jammer, a marshmallow gun, or an aerial photography rig? Or dreamed of building your own laser security system, mini-hovercraft, or USB fan? Maybe you always wanted to dust for fingerprints? Well, you've come to the right place.
25 videos
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- 67,149 views
- Added over 4 years ago
How To Make a Water Gun Alarm Clock
Having a little trouble waking up in the morning? There’s nothing like a good soaking to get you going.
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- 42,793 views
- Added over 3 years ago
How To Build a Laser Security System
Got a mystery to solve? Somebody’s been making off with your stuff, and you don’t have a clue who it is, do you? Here’s your chance to catch them in the act.
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- 9,920 views
- Added over 3 years ago
How To Build a Giant Floor Mat Nintendo Controller
Remember the good old days before “aerobic gaming,” when you could just sit on your butt and wiggle your thumbs? Well those days are gone; time to get up, stand up, and put your feet to work.
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- 34,078 views
- Added over 3 years ago
How To Make a Coin Battery
Sure you could take $2.50 and just buy some batteries, but how much fun would that be?
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- 23,913 views
- Added over 3 years ago
How To Create a Baby-Headed Dancing Frog
Babies are cute, and so are dancing frogs. So what could be cuter than joining the two together?
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- 16,414 views
- Added over 3 years ago
How To Make a Clockwork Orange
You’re not a social deviant, you just have a taste for the unusual. And fruit.
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- 32,563 views
- Added over 4 years ago
How To Make a Trip Wire Alarm
Want a heads up next time that annoyingly chirpy coworker is heading over for some annoyingly chirpy chitchat? Rig up this little system and you’ll never be caught off-guard again.
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- 56,192 views
- Added over 3 years ago
How To Start a Fire With a Battery
Sticks and stones may break your bones, but they’ll take forever to start that fire. Here’s how to do it the modern way.
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- 5,113 views
- Added over 3 years ago
How To Improve Your iTrip
It’s a great little device that helps the miles fly by. And with a quick, easy adjustment, it can help them fly by even louder and clearer.
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- 140,629 views
- Added over 3 years ago
How To Make a Metal Detector
Like looking for lost treasure? There's no need to break the bank for a high-end metal detector — just dig through your junk drawer!
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- 20,450 views
- Added over 2 years ago
How To Make a Solar Charging Bag
Never worry about a dead cell phone again! Charge your portable electronics by harnessing the power of the sun.
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- 35,128 views
- Added over 2 years ago
How To Make a Fog Machine With a Household Iron
Liven up your parties by making your own fog machine, using items that you can find around the house.
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- 12,339 views
- Added over 2 years ago
How To Make an Aerial Photography Rig With a Disposable Camera
Get a new perspective by taking pictures from a bird's eye view.
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- 11,356 views
- Added over 2 years ago
How To Make a Marshmallow Gun
Take aim and fire with this delicious weapon.
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- 15,111 views
- Added over 2 years ago
How To Dust For Fingerprints
Ever wanted to find out who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? Take a page from crime scene investigators and get the proof you need.
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- 16,882 views
- Added over 2 years ago
How To Build a Mini Hovercraft
With a few items found in almost any desk or tool drawer, you can make your very own mini hovercraft capable of gliding over any flat surface.
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- 16,940 views
- Added over 3 years ago
How To Make an LED Floatie
Light up your world with these beautiful and easy-to-make illuminated balloons. Inspired by the Instructables project: http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Throwies/
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- 16,225 views
- Added over 2 years ago
How To Make a USB Fan
If things are getting a bit stuffy at your desk, don’t fret. A cool breeze is just a USB slot away.
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- 11,267 views
- Added over 2 years ago
How To Turn a Pizza Box Into a Solar Oven
Save that last slice of pizza! You can reheat it in its own container, using the sun's power.
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- 14,670 views
- Added over 3 years ago
How To Make a Pink-Eraser Casing For Your USB Drive
Use erasers to make a crafty casing that'll hide and protect your thumb drive.
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- 20,450 views
- Added over 2 years ago
How To Make a Solar Charging Bag
Never worry about a dead cell phone again! Charge your portable electronics by harnessing the power of the sun.
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- 7,486 views
- Added over 2 years ago
How To Build Your Own MRI Machine
Always wanted to check out your innards? Don’t let science – or mechanical know-how – get in the way! Build your own MRI machine and save yourself the co-pay.
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- 6,302 views
- Added about 1 year ago
How To Make a TV Remote Jammer
Tired of remote control jockeys speeding through the channels? Here's your chance to stop them dead in their tracks.
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- 6,320 views
- Added over 2 years ago
How To Solder
Whether you like to tinker with electronics or do your own plumbing repairs, soldering metal is an essential skill. Plus, it's kinda fun.
- 3,849 views
- Added over 2 years ago
How To Build an Erupting Volcano
Have fun and make a mess, all in the name of science.
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