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Here is a nice article about how to build a Wi-Fi Antenna Out of a Tin Can.There are two popular types of homebrew Wi-Fi can antennas, the Pringles can antenna and the tin can antenna. They both have the same means to an end-increase signal strength in one direction-but they differ radically in operation and construction.[more]

Here is a nice article written by Collin Allen about how to Interfacing 3.5โณ hard drive with the iPod he writes:
This project came about after I dropped my 40 GB 3rd generation iPod and killed the hard drive in it. I decided to open up the iPod and see what I could do with it. I could do so without fear of breaking it, since Iโd already broken the most expensive part in it.
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If you are a fan of Arduino here is a nice project about how to interfacing data storage such SD card.This project posted in the Arduino ’s forum. There is also some sample code to get you up and running fast. [more]

GetLoFi demonstrate how to make an Easy Dub Siren from a Circuit Bent Keychain.This is very simple DIY project.First you need the parts:8 Sound Keychain, Rotary Switch, 1 Mega Ohm Linear Potentiometer, 2 Momentary Push Button Switches, AA or AAA Battery holder , Plastic Enclosure,Output Jack and some accessories.[more]

The Nokia 6100 display is able to display 130 by 130 pixels with 8-bit or 12-bit color (4096 colors) and it has a LED backlight. It is controlled with Serial Peripheral Interface Bus (SPI). That means it needs only 3 wires for controlling it : Serial data(SDATA) ,Serial clock(SCLK) ,Chip select (CS).[more]