USB Battery Pack

After watching Systm Episode 86, I decided to build the second version of the USB Battery Pack. This is, as David has pointed out, not the best way of charging a USB device, as it simply relies on a 7805 Voltage Regulator. But I had one lying around, so I decided to go with this version.

usbbatterypackaltoid

I used an altoids-maxi-tin, which left me with enough space to fit an iPod cable in as well.

HDD coaster

There are many things you can do with a dead hard drive. A stylish coaster is one of them:

hdd_coaster

Use some double-faced adhesive tape to hold the individual platters in place – that’s it.