How to Reuse an Empty Altoids Tin

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make a guitar out of it.Yes

   A hole can be made for the headphone cord., House any small electronic projects that fit.,,,, With a recycled motor, a hanger, some wire and a bit of hot glue, you can make a little vibrating robot that wiggles and moves on the floor., It's an ambitious project, but if you're handy with electronics, give it a try.,
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   Step 2: you can actually play it!

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   Step 3: Make a pintoid camera--a pinhole camera with the Altoids tin as the casing.

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   Step 4: Build an external battery pack for your iPod.

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   Step 5: Make an iPod shuffle case from a chewing gum tin.

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   Step 6: Use Altoids tins as cases for electronics.

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   Step 7: Build a computer power supply tester according to the instructions here.

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   Step 8: Make a crystal radio inside the tin.

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   Step 9: Convert it into a USB drive.

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    Step 10: Make a vibrobot.

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    Step 11: Make your own mp3 player.

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    Step 12: Make your own Headphone Amp.

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