When it comes to DIY, Altoids tins are quite popular, due to their durability and versatility. This week, DIY web site Instructables shows us how to make a stereo mixer with just a trip to RadioShack and a little bit of soldering.


This is a pretty cheap way to get four inputs plugged into one output at a time, so you don't have to fiddle around with cords when you want to play something off your friend's iPod instead of yours. All you need is a few 1/8" stereo input jacks, some wire, and a few 4.7k ohm resistors (all available at RadioShack). The project does involve a bit of soldering, which if you haven't learned yet, you should—because your DIY possibilities become endless—but other than that shouldn't be too difficult. Not only is the Altoids tin a great, durable casing for this project, but it looks cool too, giving it that "made-it-myself" feel. Hit the link for the full instructions.


Altoids Tin 1/8" Stereo Mixer [Instructables via Unplggd]