Keyboard Wallet - Turn an old keyboard into a wallet!

Okey Dokey......So! This is one my my "projects" I did this week: A Keyboard Wallet! When I first heard about this, I was like "huh? how do you turn a keyboard into a *click* ...ooooh!" It's pretty simple to do, and if you have these tools + an old keyboard you can do it in a few minutes!

The Things you need to make your very own keyboard wallet arrrreee......

1. A Ruler
2. Razor Blade and/or Scissors
3. Tape
4. Screwdriver
   
5. And of course an old keyboard (that you don't care to mess up, duh)

So after you get these things, the first thing you need to do is to remove the screws from the back of the keyboard...

Then if your keyboard is like mine, you need to pry off the plastic back. Just get your screwdriver or a knife or something and pry it off, or what ever you can do, besides this keyboard is supposed to be junk that your not gonna use and don't care to mess up!

So after you do that, you need to remove either a metal sheet, or some kind of plastic piece so you can get to the plastic circuit sheet. Under that is the silicone rubber piece that the keys press on. But of course all you need is the circuit sheet, this is what your going to make your new wallet out of.

So when you get the circuit sheet out, find something you can cut on, like a cutting board. Personally I used an old notebook that I didn't care to cut. (my cutting board is huge & didn't wanna get it out).

Ok so now you need to make four, 3 inch by 4 inch rectangles to make the inside and outside area for the wallet.

When you get those cut, you need to take 2 of the 4 and tape the ends together, and just leave a little area between the two so you will be able to fold the wallet when your done.

After that repeat the step before with the remaining 2 rectangles.

After you have the two sides of the wallet, you need to to tape both of the ends to each other, to make the inside & outside. The you need to tape the bottom of the sides together.

After you have it like you want it, you now need to cut a 3 inch by 3 inch piece for a holder your license or credit card or whatever you put in your wallet. Then just tape that piece on the inside of your wallet, with of course room for your card to fit.

You know you like my Buzz Lightyear gift card!

And if you want another on the other side do the last step again.

And now your finished! Put all your crap in it and never show it to anyone unless you have geeky friends!!! :) (and if your wallet doesn't fold great, just leave it under a book or something heavy to flatten it out, or overtime it will by it's self.)You are now the proud owner of a circuit sheet, wallet! A cool, original, geeky wallet! Way to reuse old crap! And if you ever see me in real life, don't say "Hey that's the chick who showed me how to make that awesome geek wallet!" because I will smile, and walk away....

If you think my directions suck and/or wanna see the original steps go to: http://www.instructables.com/id/Wallet-made-from-a-computer-keyboard/

Get Ready for Some Awesome & Geeky Projects!!!

Mmmmmmmkay, so in one of my last posts I said I was gonna start doin this more.....I lied....as you can tell, BUT i've promise you at LEAST 2 more blogs this week! :) That's pretty big huh? Yea I know.... So after I type this blog....that i'm typing right now...I will post a new one, I'm just waiting on a few things to finish on my computer, then I will show you one of the things I did this week with a bunch of old computer crap that more than likely was never gonna get used, so I put it to good use! It's currently in my pocket, and I made it from..........get ready.........an old keyboard!!!! Wow! I know! IT'S CRAZY!!!

Yep yep, then later this week when i (hopefully) get an old/unused/not worth anything power supply from my friend Cody, i will show you what I've been building for the past few days, it's gonna be awesome, cool, very geeky, kinda pointless, but totally worth it. I'll give you a hint: it's something you would THINK would be used with a TV....but not anymore! hehehe :) more to come on that later! Ok so just let me click the "Publish Post" button so I can start on my other post......

Tips for Anyone That Takes the Cisco Classes...

So I have 3 days left till I am done with my Cisco IV class, and exactly 7 (school) days left till I gain my Associates Degree in Computer Science of Computer Systems & Networking Technology. I'm soooo ready to be done with school, but mainly Cisco!! Through my four semesters of school at ASU-Beebe and my four Cisco courses (I, II, III, & IV) I've learned a lot about computers, networking....and Cisco... Cisco is a big, popular, good (to some), and an expensive company. Unless I become super rich, I can guarantee I will never own a Cisco router or switch...they are super expensive. So even though I've learned tons of Cisco router/switch configurations and whatnot, I probably won't use them very much. Most smaller companies can't afford a Cisco product, like the place I interned at, and even if I ever do work at a company with Cisco products, I more than likely won't be working on them; I do NOT like configuring routers or switches. But anyways, to anyone who goes in this field, here are a few tips I've learned to help you through the horrible Cisco courses.

1. Pay Attention!
I was a typical student when I first started Cisco I; I didn't pay attention in class very much. The Cisco books are so boring! But if you want to graduate and pass the Cisco courses, then indeed, you need to listen!

2. Take Notes
I took many notes in class. Not so much when we were going over the chapter, but when your teacher show you how to subnet for the first time it's a very good idea to write that down. I fortunately did take notes when I first learned to subnet, and I (like to think) that I'm very good at subnetting. But there are a few people in my Cisco IV class that still have problems with subnetting. It's really not that hard to learn, very easy when you get the hang of it. And if you ever do get a job configuring routers or switches, you HAVE to know how to subnet!

3. Keep You Notes
I have a binder full of every single note I took from my Cisco I-III classes. And they've helped me remember stuff I got a little rusty on over the summer and spring break. My first year teacher, Mr. Davis, has all his notes from when he was in college taking his Cisco courses. These can help you do homework, or even help you pass your hands-on final at the end of the semester.

4. Keep Your Books
Along with all my notes, I still have all my books: Cisco I-IV, Hardware & Software, LAN I & II, HTML, Linux, Computer Forensics, and Troubleshooting book. You may want to sell them back when your done with them, but if your wanting to have a career in this field, it's a good idea to keep them.

5. Buy the CCNA Portable Command Guide
The CCNA Portable Command Guide from Cisco is a GREAT help when configuring routers and switches. It wasn't required when I was buying my books, but they said it would help, and it certainly did.
The book has every Cisco command for routers and switches. It has examples, and tells you what the commands do. It covers the basic configs to the harder stuff in Cisco IV like ACLs, DHCP, Frame Relay. It's the best purchase I made during school. It's actually right in front of me as I'm typing this, (I have my Cisco IV final tomorrow).

6. Study & Practice
This is probably the most important tip for Cisco: To study and practice!!! It's pretty self-explanatory. Study for the tests! Cisco Tests are the worst! The questions are confussing and they try to trick you and make you think it's some big, difficult answer. You can't fly-by in Cisco... And of course Practice! Practice makes perfect, you've all heard before, and it does. Of course not everyone is going to have a personal router or switch, or even go to school where there's enough for everyone to practice on, but don't worry. Packet Tracer is a free program to practice configuring routers, switches, PCs, frame-relay, and other stuff. It's been a HUGE help to me. BUT, beware! Packet Tracer likes to close all of a sudden, and not save any of your work (it happened to me on a final! But luckily I still managed to make a 100! :D ). So if you use Packet Tracer, SAVE OFTEN!!!

Well that's all the "tips" I can think of at the moment, but I'm sure there are more... If you go into this field be sure to do at least some of these, It will help you a lot and Good Luck!!! :)

It's Been A While ....Since I Could Hold My Head Up High....wait! I meant since i've been on here! :)

No this is NOT about Staind, for some reason that popped in my head..... But Yea, so umm it's been quite a while since i've been on here or done anything on here. But I'm determined! to make it up to.....anyone that...umm cares.... I've got my Cisco IV hands on final tomorrow, so i gotta study for that some more, and I also got a crap load of math homework to turn in by Friday, (but I'm not really worried bout that) but I've really been wanting to blog some more. About just whatever I feel like,....but i'd really like to start blogging about computers, and programs, and stuff like that. I download a bunch of helpful computer programs and thought i'd share the wealth...or something like that.. Anyways days of our lives just came back on! gotta go!......... juuuuuuuuuuuuust kidding!!!


p.s. look at this creepy clown! haha me & my friend mary joyce printed this out in the library when we were in high school, just because my other friend HATES clowns! haha :D ok bye...i mean! see ya later!