Why? Because you can, and hey, why not!

It’s much easier than you might think. I saw this on The Lab with Leo Laporte last night. I was fully prepared to link you to the instructions from his site, but that episode’s notes (episode #61) aren’t there yet. Never fear, I managed to find it elsewhere though

There is step by step instructions on engadget.com

Your machine is modded out. It’s got plexi hard drive windows, silent fans ,and it’s half refrigerator. The other appliances are starting to get jealous and it’s time to even the score. In today’s How-To, we’re modding an innocent alarm clock to provide five fine volts of USB juice right on the nightstand. Perfect for a bed-side USB fan on those steamy summer nights, a cheeky USB lava lamp, or, erm, a USB massager.

For today’s How-To, you’ll need:

* USB port (Mouser Electronics 538-67329-0031)

* LM7805 power regulator (Radioshack or Mouser)

* Heat shrink tubing (or electrical tape)

* Multimeter

* Soldering iron

* Hot glue gun

* Screwdriver

Now is that cool or what!?

Source: engadget.com

~LC

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