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Boombox from car stereo. Besta Published on April 2nd, 2013 | by Jules IKEAHacker Materials: BESTA Description: I drew the exact size of each component needed to create the boombox and I cut the door to accommodate the stereo, speakers and other components.

Boombox from car stereo

To power and customize the boombox I used the following items: 1) Car stereo 2) Speakers 3) Regulated Switching Power Supply 4) Toggle Switch 5) Volt meter 6) Cable grommet After connecting the wires I assembled the rest of the unit and fastened with screws and caps the door. Now the car stereo has become a boombox and I can listen music with tuner, cd player, usb and iPod dock in the house or wherever I want. ~ Stefano, Rome, Italy The Author Jules IKEAHacker "I am Jules, the engine behind IKEAHackers and the one who keeps this site up and running. TubeToTV Sends YouTube Videos from Chrome to XBMC.

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How to build a tin can waveguide antenna. Assemble the probe and mount in can Now you'll need that bit of wire.

How to build a tin can waveguide antenna

You'll need a soldering iron or a friend with one as well. Cut the wire so that when it is stuck in the connector as shown, the total length of both the brass tube and wire sticking out past the connector is 1.21". Get as close to this length as you can. When you've got your wire correctly sized, solder it into the connector keeping it as straight and upright as you can. Connect your antenna to your wireless card or access point To use your cantenna, you'll need a special cable commonly called a "Pig Tail". You'll want to have a wireless NIC or access point with an external antenna connector. Hook up your cable, point the antenna at a friend's, and see how far you can stretch you network. This antenna has linear polarization. For more information, check out these resources: Go to the Homebrew WiFi Antenna Shootout Go to the Wireless Home.

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How to Make a Wi Fi Booster Using Only a Beer Can

This method has been proven to improve Wi-Fi reception from around 2 bars to about 4 on average, varying between 3 and 5. Give it a go – all you've got to waste is a can! Steps 1Gather the required materials and tools. Community Q&A Add New Question Does this really work? Unanswered Questions How can I get internet signal in the place far away from the city, like fillers area or farm? Ask a Question Can you answer these readers' questions? How do I put or sync music to my iPod Nano using my iTunes gift card? Please use 700 characters or less. The most helpful answers are more detailed. Who do I appeal to when demoted? Why am I so nauseous, dizzy and exhausted? Video Warnings Be careful of the sharp edges around the can. Article Info Featured Article Categories: Featured Articles | Wi Fi | Tin Can Craft Projects. Build Wi-Fi Speakers to Stream Music Anywhere. I want to put wireless speakers in 5 places in my house, but I don't have $900 to throw down for 5 squeeze boxes.

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What do you suggest as an alternative? Or are you just a shill for logitech? Wow, that's a little harsh. If you don't have $900, then you're not going to be able to put together the hardware necessary to build the wireless side of your five speaker system. $900 would get you the controllers, encoders and wireless for your five setup, but you would still need the speakers and amplifiers. The Logitech system would actually be cheaper. Bluetooth Headset Hack. Velcro + sugru mini cable tidy.