DIY USB Air-Conditioning Unit on the Cheap

Summer is in full swing here in the south and its way hot with temps up around 100 degrees outside and 110 with the heat index. That means it’s not exactly cool in doors this time of year even with the AC unit running full blast. What’s a geek to do when it’s too hot to play on our computers? Make our own AC unit, naturally USB powered.

We found this video on YouTube that shows a guy taking a can with a lid, a small fan, an old CD, ice and his power drill and whipping up a cooling sensation. Basically you drill holes in the can, run three screws through the sides to hold the CD that you also drill holes in. Then you cut the lid, mount the fan in to pull air through the ice and you have your own USB powered AC unit. Just don’t drill the holes to low on the can or you will have a wet mess on your desk. Watch the video after the jump.