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USB Projects Hacks |
 | Three Epic New Ways to use Old USB Drives
What self-respecting geek doesn't have at least a few old flash drives laying around? We've covered some USB repurposing projects in the past, but here are three new ones using USB versions of XBMC and ChromeOS. So! Don't let your old USB drives... |
 | Power USB Gadgets with your Bike!
With more and more gadgets coming out every day that utilize USB for charging, it's almost necessary to have a USB port available at all times. This DIYer decided to create a 5V generator using his bike and a modified USB car charger. The 5V USB... |
 | Patriotic USB Powered American Flag
Happy 4th of July from HacknMod! Here's a quick, simple project for your 4th of July celebration: a computer playing the anthem along with a flying American flag illuminated and powered via USB. The setup is simple and easy to put together. The... |
 | Install a Full Power Panel in your Car
We've all had a need for an AC power plug or USB when we're on the road. Now, you can learn how to build one right into the center console of your car. Not only is a full tutorial available, but there is also a thorough build video you can... |
 | Powerful AA Battery to USB Device Charger
Need a highly portable USB power source that can be replenished with readily available, common batteries? Â Look no further my friends ;). Â Inspired by the original Minty Boost project, this modder managed to shove 4-AA batteries into an... |
 | Eye Catching LCD Video Glasses
While you may think that the glasses shown below would be rather expensive, you can actually make them for less than $15. It's as simple as buying two small digital photo frames on eBay for $6 and sacrifice an old pair of glasses. Of... |
 | Run Ubuntu Linux from a Thumb Drive in Windows 7
Many of us who want to have dual operating systems simply split our hard drive and install both. Not exactly a complex procedure these days. Why just a few weeks ago we showed you how to run Win7 and Ubuntu on the same machine. However, instead of... |
 | Download Google Chrome OS from a USB Drive
We just showed you how to install Google's new Chrome OS and now you can install it directly from a USB drive. In case you haven't heard, Google announced they will be launching their Chrome operating system. To sum it up for you: Google... |
 | iPhone Controlled USB Missile Launcher
By hacking the fantastic USB missile launcher, this modder can control his missile attacks remotely with his iPhone. The video above demonstrates the functionality and you can learn more about the project, grab the code, and build your own remote... |
 | Outstanding Uses for your Old USB Drives
With 8GB sticks coming out for less than $20, it's no wonder why our old 128mb sticks have been stuffed away in drawers, never to me used again. Learn to resurrect your old USBs and make them into a physical "key" for your computer, portable... |
