http://www.instructables.com group feed Fri, 25 May 2012 02:49:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Switch-mode-LED-torch/
Switch mode LED torch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/PURP/G58TBNC1/FHIPURPG58TBNC1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/PURP/G58TBNC1/FHIPURPG58TBNC1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/PURP/G58TBNC1/FHIPURPG58TBNC1.SMALL.jpg EN81YBZG9WJCKAO neelandan I modify a cheap chinese rechargeable torch with a switch mode LED drive circuit.  The advantage over the original circuit is that it has constant brightness even when the battery voltage drops as it discharges, down up to the very end when its voltage goes below 2.7 volts. The torch had seven LED...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 8 Jun 2010 01:15:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-hand-solder-a-PowerPad-IC/
How to hand-solder a PowerPad IC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/0U19/G0AMJFDI/FJO0U19G0AMJFDI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/0U19/G0AMJFDI/FJO0U19G0AMJFDI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/0U19/G0AMJFDI/FJO0U19G0AMJFDI.SMALL.jpg EIZ4CFKG0AMJBG4 endolith I made a really stupid mistake at work the other day and ended up blowing up an IC on a one-of-a-kind prototype. :'( Dying of embarrassment, I decided to try the impossible and replace it before anyone found out what happened. I've soldered surface-mount ICs before, but never any with a PowerPad on...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:16:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Snake/
LED Snake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/S605/FIOQH01U/FGNS605FIOQH01U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/S605/FIOQH01U/FGNS605FIOQH01U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/S605/FIOQH01U/FGNS605FIOQH01U.SMALL.jpg EGS3LFKFIOQH038 comodore In this Instructables I am going to show you how to make my creation, made up of lots and lots of LEDs, that is snake like shape, the LED Snake. My LED snake is 1meter long, but you decide how long yours would be.The snake is entertaining and looks cool. It can be modified,hacked and made so that it...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:44:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-old-PCB-components/
Recycle old PCB components - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/Q7A5/FI36FT1G/F5EQ7A5FI36FT1G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/Q7A5/FI36FT1G/F5EQ7A5FI36FT1G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/Q7A5/FI36FT1G/F5EQ7A5FI36FT1G.SMALL.jpg EEMQ6SAFI36FT1W Patented *Updated This instructables will show you how to recycle, by desoldering, all your old PCB's (Printed Circuit Board) components. You can find PCB in almost every electronic devices (DVD, computer, camera , toys...).All you have to do is to disassemble them, and desolder the components you want. So ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 4 Jul 2008 18:15:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-vintage-arcade-marquee/
how to make a vintage arcade marquee - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/I8E7/FGQRQ3RS/FNUI8E7FGQRQ3RS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/I8E7/FGQRQ3RS/FNUI8E7FGQRQ3RS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/I8E7/FGQRQ3RS/FNUI8E7FGQRQ3RS.SMALL.jpg EFJ5XSQFGQRQ3RU slimguy379 to go along with my other tutorials I posted this so others could build my other idea!things needed are:a computer with Microsoft publisherregular sized papera printerx-acto knifetape (has to be scotch!!)and a sheet of plexy glass
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Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:27:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-NesRemote/
Apple NesRemote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/553O/FGCHHFG0/FHD553OFGCHHFG0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/553O/FGCHHFG0/FHD553OFGCHHFG0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/553O/FGCHHFG0/FHD553OFGCHHFG0.SMALL.jpg E0S75DRFGCHHFG5 Agurri This idea started when I saw someone on the web putting an iPod Shuffle into a NES controller. I thought it was was a great idea. Then I got the idea to do the same thing, but instead of an iPod Shuffle, I would use the Apple Remote.So, here it is !
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 1 Jun 2008 11:44:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Film-Canister-LED-Flashlight/
Film Canister LED Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/J4PY/FFAOSH9O/FJRJ4PYFFAOSH9O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/J4PY/FFAOSH9O/FJRJ4PYFFAOSH9O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/J4PY/FFAOSH9O/FJRJ4PYFFAOSH9O.SMALL.jpg ENUT4UUFFAOSH9Y comodore In this Instructable I will show you how to make a flashlight out of an old, 35mm, film canister and some ultra-bright LEDs! You don't need to spend 10$ on a flashlight that isn't even that bright. For 4$ or less, depending what you have lying around the home, you can make a really bright LED flash ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:56:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Detector/
IR Detector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/514Z/FDO208QW/FGU514ZFDO208QW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/514Z/FDO208QW/FGU514ZFDO208QW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/514Z/FDO208QW/FGU514ZFDO208QW.SMALL.jpg E38X1QKFDO208QZ comodore In this Instructable I will show you how to make a simple infra red (IR) detector. When your TV stops responding to the remote it is hard to tell if the TV is broken or the remote doesn't work. With this little pocket-sized gadget you will know. Spying has become more and more accessible to the a...
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:28:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-fast-blinking-LED-bike-light/
How to make a fast blinking LED bike light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/RHGU/FCEILKRX/FSORHGUFCEILKRX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/RHGU/FCEILKRX/FSORHGUFCEILKRX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/RHGU/FCEILKRX/FSORHGUFCEILKRX.SMALL.jpg EF36CAFFCEILKSM comodore In this Instructable I will show you how to make a simple fast blinking LED light that you can attach to your bike or any where you want. It blinks more than 3 times in a second. It is cheaper to make one than to buy one. You can make it whit your favorite LED color,red,green,blue,yellow,RBG... Th...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 26 May 2008 12:28:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-solder-for-Jewelry-purposes/
How to solder (for Jewelry purposes) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/RX49/FALOLFUQ/FJFRX49FALOLFUQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/RX49/FALOLFUQ/FJFRX49FALOLFUQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.comhttp://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/RX49/FALOLFUQ/FJFRX49FALOLFUQ.SMALL.jpg EFL3D76FALOLFVO soundinnovation This instructable will demonstrate how to solder sterling silver rings using a torch, silver solder, and various other tools to create a pair of sterling silver earrings. How about making your friend or loved one a custom pair of sterling silver earrings! **Warning, if you are reading this to try a...
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