http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:24:12 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Portal-Turret/
Building a Portal Turret with motion controlled audio and lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F1R/HGJD/GRQ44P9G/F1RHGJDGRQ44P9G.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F1R/HGJD/GRQ44P9G/F1RHGJDGRQ44P9G.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F1R/HGJD/GRQ44P9G/F1RHGJDGRQ44P9G.SMALL.jpg EXDOTIHGNFSJYGP CitizenSnips In this Instructable I'm going to show you how I went about building my very own life size talking Portal Turret from start to finish. This is a fairly in depth project that will cover every stage of construction and all the techniques I used along the way. Hopefully there will be a lot of informati...
By: CitizenSnips

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:00:03 PST Building-a-Portal-Turret http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-line-powered-flashlight/
Phone line-powered flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FVX/4FPE/GONGIAVY/FVX4FPEGONGIAVY.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FVX/4FPE/GONGIAVY/FVX4FPEGONGIAVY.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FVX/4FPE/GONGIAVY/FVX4FPEGONGIAVY.SMALL.jpg ES0F6WQGOTSZ4B7 art.z What do you do when the house power goes out? Look for flashlights! But if you're as sloppy as I am, you're going to see that they are out of batteries since the last time the power went out. Since, in 90% of the times, the phone line is still working even when the whole city has no light. This in...
By: art.z

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:30:02 PDT Phone-line-powered-flashlight http://www.instructables.com/id/Pixie-Sticks/
Pixie Sticks (Pixie Stix) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F15/Z4U9/GONGHJ66/F15Z4U9GONGHJ66.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F15/Z4U9/GONGHJ66/F15Z4U9GONGHJ66.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F15/Z4U9/GONGHJ66/F15Z4U9GONGHJ66.SMALL.jpg EA026AMGONGHJ64 canida These dead-simple homemade treats are the best pixie sticks you'll ever eat! They're made with real fruit instead of artificial flavors and colors, but still have the exact sweet-tart flavor you love in pixie sticks. And the recipe for homemade pixie sticks couldn't be simpler. This is a great hand...
By: canida

Continue Reading »]]> food Fri, 4 Nov 2011 23:30:02 PDT Pixie-Sticks http://www.instructables.com/id/Segstick/
Seg...stick. - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FLH/IYYE/GI0TLM6L/FLHIYYEGI0TLM6L.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FLH/IYYE/GI0TLM6L/FLHIYYEGI0TLM6L.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FLH/IYYE/GI0TLM6L/FLHIYYEGI0TLM6L.SMALL.jpg EMWICG3GI03BQUP scolton Do-it-yourself self-balancing...things...have been around almost as long as commercial self-balancing things. Obviously the homemade versions are not as smooth, reliable, or failsafe as the real thing, but they are still pretty captivating. And they make great mechanical/electrical builds with some ...
By: scolton

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 04:00:04 PDT Segstick http://www.instructables.com/id/Dust-Sniper-quiet-extractor-system/
Dust Sniper (quiet extractor system) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F81/WR22/GITHD6GM/F81WR22GITHD6GM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F81/WR22/GITHD6GM/F81WR22GITHD6GM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F81/WR22/GITHD6GM/F81WR22GITHD6GM.SMALL.jpg EQTB8EDG6MPQEG2 bongodrummer In this project we turn a bunch of old free stuff, including two old household vacuums into what is arguably the most useful and necessary of workshop tools: the dust extractor. But why stop there? Lets make a really fantastically effective dust extractor, one that is whisper quiet, never stops suck...
By: bongodrummer

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:00:02 PDT Dust-Sniper-quiet-extractor-system http://www.instructables.com/id/Yip-Yip-Costume/
Yip Yip Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJV/3OWL/FH6HX1YU/FJV3OWLFH6HX1YU.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJV/3OWL/FH6HX1YU/FJV3OWLFH6HX1YU.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJV/3OWL/FH6HX1YU/FJV3OWLFH6HX1YU.SMALL.jpg EFYC34CFH6EBR80 sliny Whether you loved them as a kid or hated them for giving you nightmares, there's no denying it's fun to go around freely and anonymously shouting "yipyipyipyip" to those around you. Here's how to make a costume based off the Martian Yip Yip aliens from Sesame Street. UPDATE: Some pics from WonderCo...
By: sliny

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:00:27 PDT Yip-Yip-Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Automatic-Medication-Dispencer/
The Automatic Medication Dispencer - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F5G/LFEZ/G9C6ZBXZ/F5GLFEZG9C6ZBXZ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F5G/LFEZ/G9C6ZBXZ/F5GLFEZG9C6ZBXZ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F5G/LFEZ/G9C6ZBXZ/F5GLFEZG9C6ZBXZ.SMALL.jpg E8A8908G8HNCUSN janw I wanted to make something for the health contest, but I had no clue where to start until my girlfriend got ill. I noticed how easily she forgot to take her prescripted medication and that made me think. A lot of people, especially elderly people, take a lot medication on a daily basis to stay as he...
By: janw

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:00:15 PDT The-Automatic-Medication-Dispencer http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Concrete-Tree-Rings/
How To Make Concrete Tree Rings - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FBY/JTQD/G9HKEBEY/FBYJTQDG9HKEBEY.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FBY/JTQD/G9HKEBEY/FBYJTQDG9HKEBEY.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FBY/JTQD/G9HKEBEY/FBYJTQDG9HKEBEY.SMALL.jpg EZHD0O8G9GQEYOZ Creativeman Why make "tree rings"? you ask.  As part of a landscape, a tree is a very special plant and to give it a more formal air and enhance it's place in the garden, a tree ring adds that touch of formality and "class" to the scene.  In addition, with this method, I am able to "label" the ring, or add pers...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 1 Apr 2011 21:00:05 PDT How-To-Make-Concrete-Tree-Rings http://www.instructables.com/id/20-CNC-Machine/
$20 CNC Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F2D/K0PS/FTM73385/F2DK0PSFTM73385.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F2D/K0PS/FTM73385/F2DK0PSFTM73385.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F2D/K0PS/FTM73385/F2DK0PSFTM73385.SMALL.jpg EBN0K2CFT7PLDYJ Techbuilder I got inspired for this instructable when I viewed the Easy To Build Stepper Controller instructable .When I read the instructable I knew I could make a decent looking and functioning cnc machine for under 20 dollars with a recycled twist, Not to mention I did this in under a week. I expect you to...
By: Techbuilder

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:30:08 PDT 20-CNC-Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-ball-bearing-rollercoaster/
How to make a ball bearing rollercoaster - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FEB/VDZM/G6MPFHTI/FEBVDZMG6MPFHTI.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FEB/VDZM/G6MPFHTI/FEBVDZMG6MPFHTI.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FEB/VDZM/G6MPFHTI/FEBVDZMG6MPFHTI.SMALL.jpg E2RRAZ1G6MPFGIF JamJarCollective Scott had always wanted to make some sort of ball bearing rollercoaster and we thought we'd post up the results of his first testing and building sessions. The idea was to make track for ball bearings (or similar) out of something that was fairly quick and easy to work. Scott found that mains...
By: JamJarCollective

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 08:30:30 PDT How-to-make-a-ball-bearing-rollercoaster http://www.instructables.com/id/Riveted-Maille-from-Scratch/
Riveted Maille from Scratch. - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FH7/U3TY/G5W7CR2T/FH7U3TYG5W7CR2T.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FH7/U3TY/G5W7CR2T/FH7U3TYG5W7CR2T.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FH7/U3TY/G5W7CR2T/FH7U3TYG5W7CR2T.SMALL.jpg EA1TBA1G51GRMJ0 armourkris There are already a number of Instructables on making maille, and making various projects from maille. The one thing that I found was missing was how to make riveted maille. Now, in the past I've dabbled in riveted maille a bit, my maille and plates cuise (that's thigh armour) and all the repairs o...
By: armourkris

Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:30:41 PDT Riveted-Maille-from-Scratch http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-function-Walking-Stick-III-Torch-Bearer/
Multi-function Walking Stick III - Torch Bearer - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FX4/PKVG/G23UU8Z7/FX4PKVGG23UU8Z7.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FX4/PKVG/G23UU8Z7/FX4PKVGG23UU8Z7.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FX4/PKVG/G23UU8Z7/FX4PKVGG23UU8Z7.SMALL.jpg E1K8US9G1QW9S4S hpstoutharrow Add a torch to the top of a Hiking Staff to illuminate your way. The VIDEO shows the torch in action. This is Part 3 in the Multi-Function Walking Stick Instructable series. The Original Multi-Function Walking stick Instructable describes how to: Make a three piece walking stick that convert...
By: hpstoutharrow

Continue Reading »]]> outside Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:00:23 PDT Multi-function-Walking-Stick-III-Torch-Bearer http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Function-Walking-Stick-II-Storage-Compart/
Multi-Function Walking Stick II - Storage Compartment - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FC1/Z031/G1BB7VY2/FC1Z031G1BB7VY2.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FC1/Z031/G1BB7VY2/FC1Z031G1BB7VY2.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FC1/Z031/G1BB7VY2/FC1Z031G1BB7VY2.SMALL.jpg EY3W8USG1QW9RGX hpstoutharrow Add Decorative and Functional Copper Ends to a Hiking Staff.This is Part 2 in the Multi-Function Walking Stick Instructables series.The original Multi-Function Walking Stick Instructable describes how to make a Hiking Staff that converts into a Camp Stool.Part 1 can be found here: http://www.instruc...
By: hpstoutharrow

Continue Reading »]]> outside Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:00:26 PDT Multi-Function-Walking-Stick-II-Storage-Compart http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Function-Walking-Stick-Converts-into-a-Cha/
Multi-Function Walking Stick - Converts to a Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FOW/JHOZ/G1BB7VXU/FOWJHOZG1BB7VXU.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FOW/JHOZ/G1BB7VXU/FOWJHOZG1BB7VXU.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FOW/JHOZ/G1BB7VXU/FOWJHOZG1BB7VXU.SMALL.jpg E5QLN9GFZWXPJ0Q hpstoutharrow Wouldn't it be nice if your walking stick served double duty as a chair?  This walking stick functions just as well as a stationary resting device as well as it does as a mobility enabler. Trying to find a place to rest on the trail can be a challenge; especially when the woods are wet.Carrying a ca...
By: hpstoutharrow

Continue Reading »]]> outside Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:00:32 PDT Multi-Function-Walking-Stick-Converts-into-a-Cha http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Three-Axis-CNC-Machine-Cheaply-and-/
How to Make a Three Axis CNC Machine (Cheaply and Easily) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCK/BMSH/F3HY3SK9/FCKBMSHF3HY3SK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCK/BMSH/F3HY3SK9/FCKBMSHF3HY3SK9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCK/BMSH/F3HY3SK9/FCKBMSHF3HY3SK9.SMALL.jpg EBZ3QQVF3HY3SL2 oomlout The idea behind this Instructable was to fulfill my desire for a desktop sized CNC machine. While it would have been nice to purchase an off the shelf unit the issue of price as well as size proved prohibitive. With this in mind I endeavored to design and build a three axis CNC machine with the foll...
By: oomlout

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:30:21 PDT How-to-Make-a-Three-Axis-CNC-Machine-Cheaply-and- http://www.instructables.com/id/POW-Rduino-testing-tool/
POW-Rduino testing tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FBA/V9LN/G1KD0500/FBAV9LNG1KD0500.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBA/V9LN/G1KD0500/FBAV9LNG1KD0500.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBA/V9LN/G1KD0500/FBAV9LNG1KD0500.SMALL.jpg EAOVCG1G1KD02Q6 rik PURPOSE:Create a safe tool for the Arduino that will serve as a high voltage testing tool. PRIORITIES:1.  Safety for anyone wanting to re-create this project2.  Full set of instructions so the project can be re-created by anyone following the instructable.3.  A tool that allows maximum flexibility a...
By: rik

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 3 Apr 2011 01:00:24 PDT POW-Rduino-testing-tool http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-decor-werewolf-head/
Halloween decor werewolf head - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FBG/85E4/FLA1LCDU/FBG85E4FLA1LCDU.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FBG/85E4/FLA1LCDU/FBG85E4FLA1LCDU.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FBG/85E4/FLA1LCDU/FBG85E4FLA1LCDU.SMALL.jpg EFLS9X6FBGW8ATM missmonster I think your haunted house wall needs a big scary monster on it. Let's figure out how to make a realistic werewolf head using hot glue, a taxidermy form, sculpey, wire, fake fur and glass eyes. Sound like fun? Please be sure to read the entire Instructable before posting questions! And remember..go...
By: missmonster

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:30:34 PDT Halloween-decor-werewolf-head http://www.instructables.com/id/Taylor-Family-Haunt-2007/
Taylor Family Haunt 2007 - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FSZ/V4BN/F8JUSUID/FSZV4BNF8JUSUID.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FSZ/V4BN/F8JUSUID/FSZV4BNF8JUSUID.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FSZ/V4BN/F8JUSUID/FSZV4BNF8JUSUID.SMALL.jpg EYLYPC1F8JUSUBL tiki_robot How to build a cemetery entrance for your home Haunt. Really adds the extra touch! As a bonus, it gives you a place to put things out of the weather! I added several lights, outlets and shelving for my stereo, but really you could pretty much anything or nothing in there.
By: tiki_robot

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:00:20 PDT Taylor-Family-Haunt-2007 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Nintendo-arcade/
How to build a Nintendo arcade - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FHR/7JT6/FYNT99I7/FHR7JT6FYNT99I7.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FHR/7JT6/FYNT99I7/FHR7JT6FYNT99I7.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FHR/7JT6/FYNT99I7/FHR7JT6FYNT99I7.SMALL.jpg EXDH8TPFYNT9945 russm313 This Instructable will show you how I built my Nintendo arcade. It is a bartop cabinet that plays original Nintendo game. The arcade is completely self contained with one power switch for everything. You can see a video of the arcade in action at Youtube, here.Things you will need:1 sheet of 4'x8...
By: russm313

Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:31:23 PDT How-to-build-a-Nintendo-arcade http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Replacement-Fluorescent-Tube/
LED Replacement Fluorescent Tube - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FV0/D02M/FYNT9I6T/FV0D02MFYNT9I6T.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FV0/D02M/FYNT9I6T/FV0D02MFYNT9I6T.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FV0/D02M/FYNT9I6T/FV0D02MFYNT9I6T.SMALL.jpg E3VYNCRFYNT9HO7 computerwiz_222 In this instructable, I will try and outline all of the steps required to create an LED fluorescent replacement tube. This instructable is provided more as a guideline, you can change almost anything in here to suit your needs. The lamp I created contained 87 LEDs, and this guide provides instructio...
By: computerwiz_222

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:30:27 PDT LED-Replacement-Fluorescent-Tube http://www.instructables.com/id/Great-Mozzarella-Cheese/
How to Make Great Fresh Mozzarella Cheese - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FCK/BOJ6/FEMHW2XG/FCKBOJ6FEMHW2XG.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FCK/BOJ6/FEMHW2XG/FCKBOJ6FEMHW2XG.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FCK/BOJ6/FEMHW2XG/FCKBOJ6FEMHW2XG.SMALL.jpg EBX40MWFEL1NLTO mikemwa This has been Revised a little bit because some people have had a little trouble with the original. Even I had a few bad batches. The main differences are the times in the microwave. Follow the instructions carefully and you should end up with an almost 100% foolproof batch of Mozzarella CheeseIf yo...
By: mikemwa

Continue Reading »]]> food Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:01:26 PDT Great-Mozzarella-Cheese http://www.instructables.com/id/Sponge-Ferric-Chloride-Method-Etch-Circuit-Bo/
Sponge + Ferric Chloride Method -- Etch PCBs in One Minute! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F7Z/9JTT/FX23V5VV/F7Z9JTTFX23V5VV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F7Z/9JTT/FX23V5VV/F7Z9JTTFX23V5VV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F7Z/9JTT/FX23V5VV/F7Z9JTTFX23V5VV.SMALL.jpg EPA0ZIMFX23V4G1 TechShopJim In this Instructable, I will show you how to etch a circuit board with about a tablespoon of ferric chloride etching solution and a 2 inch square sponge. You will be amazed as the exposed copper on the PCB disappears before your eyes, and your board is completely etched in a minute or less!I found ...
By: TechShopJim

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:30:15 PDT Sponge-Ferric-Chloride-Method-Etch-Circuit-Bo http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Char-Cloth/
Make Char Cloth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FI0/BZHT/X7RET9K50J7/FI0BZHTX7RET9K50J7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI0/BZHT/X7RET9K50J7/FI0BZHTX7RET9K50J7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI0/BZHT/X7RET9K50J7/FI0BZHTX7RET9K50J7.SMALL.jpg ER8WN0XVC5ET9K5154 Graywolf In this entry I will show you how to make char cloth which will aid you in fire starting the primitive way.
By: Graywolf

Continue Reading »]]> outside Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:37:10 PDT Make-Char-Cloth http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Seed-Tapes/
Make Your Own Seed Tapes - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FE6/82UF/FVT78ROV/FE682UFFVT78ROV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FE6/82UF/FVT78ROV/FE682UFFVT78ROV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FE6/82UF/FVT78ROV/FE682UFFVT78ROV.SMALL.jpg E0WQ9PYFVT7B9D3 DebH57 Seed Tapes are an efficient work saver in the garden but they get so expensive sometimes that I have taken to making my own to save money too. This is a fun project for the whole family to get in on, when my kids were too young to handle garden tools they had fun making them and it made them feel t...
By: DebH57

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:30:59 PDT Make-Your-Own-Seed-Tapes http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-clay-sculpting-loop-tools/
Make your own clay-sculpting loop tools-revised version (updated 7 Sept 09) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FT4/5ER4/FVTVXJKR/FT45ER4FVTVXJKR.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FT4/5ER4/FVTVXJKR/FT45ER4FVTVXJKR.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FT4/5ER4/FVTVXJKR/FT45ER4FVTVXJKR.SMALL.jpg ESTRH9IFVTUS9D9 stuartbray Sculpting tools are essential kit for sculpting in clay or oil based clays such as plasteline (a high grade plasticine), wax or chavant. Usually, there are two main kinds of sculpting tools-the stick-like variety which usually are used for adding material, and loops which are used for taking away....
By: stuartbray

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 2 Apr 2011 21:30:13 PDT Make-your-own-clay-sculpting-loop-tools http://www.instructables.com/id/Realistic-Fire-Effect-with-Arduino-and-LEDs/
Realistic Flickering Flame Effect with Arduino and LED's - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FAL/219Y/FUI0UO83/FAL219YFUI0UO83.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FAL/219Y/FUI0UO83/FAL219YFUI0UO83.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FAL/219Y/FUI0UO83/FAL219YFUI0UO83.SMALL.jpg EZS0L02FUI0WLMN earthshine In this project we will use 3 LED's and an Arduino to create a realistic fire effect that could be used in a diorama, model railway or a fake fireplace in your home or put one inside a frosted glass jar or tube and no-one would know it wasn't a real candle inside.This is a really simple project suit...
By: earthshine

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Apr 2011 09:00:11 PDT Realistic-Fire-Effect-with-Arduino-and-LEDs http://www.instructables.com/id/Bare-Bones-Breadboard-Arduino-Labels/
Bare Bones Breadboard Arduino Labels - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FK6/H0VP/FT7PJUY4/FK6H0VPFT7PJUY4.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FK6/H0VP/FT7PJUY4/FK6H0VPFT7PJUY4.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FK6/H0VP/FT7PJUY4/FK6H0VPFT7PJUY4.SMALL.jpg EZSFQBNFT7PJUUQ dnhoshor This Instructable is really simple. I was inspired by tymm's uDuino bare bones interface for breadboarding an Arduino, but thought that one thing was missing. The Arduino pin descriptions, D0, D1, A0, A2, etc., don't match up directly with the ATMega168 or ATMega328's twenty-eight pins. The informat...
By: dnhoshor

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:30:29 PDT Bare-Bones-Breadboard-Arduino-Labels http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-PV-tracker/
Solar PV tracker - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FYM/RTX3/FOVXP9FY/FYMRTX3FOVXP9FY.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FYM/RTX3/FOVXP9FY/FYMRTX3FOVXP9FY.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FYM/RTX3/FOVXP9FY/FYMRTX3FOVXP9FY.SMALL.jpg E6V69D8FOVXP9FB bwitmer For a class project (PV Design, Appalachian State, Dr. Dennis Scanlin) I decided to try making a low cost PV (photovoltaic) tracker. Being able to follow the sun's path through the sky can raise your solar panel system's output considerably (30-50%), but the argon filled ones can be a bit pricey, a...
By: bwitmer

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:00:45 PDT Solar-PV-tracker http://www.instructables.com/id/Figure-Eight-Motion-Drive/
Figure Eight Motion Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F5T/UZE1/FQSWZLGZ/F5TUZE1FQSWZLGZ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F5T/UZE1/FQSWZLGZ/F5TUZE1FQSWZLGZ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F5T/UZE1/FQSWZLGZ/F5TUZE1FQSWZLGZ.SMALL.jpg ELWG7TTFQSWZLG9 sansoy Back in the 90s I was very interested in Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAVs). I researched hummingbirds and bumblebees in hover flight and discovered their wings flapped in a figure eight motion. This motion is similar to how you would move your arms and hands when trying to stay afloat in water. So I ...
By: sansoy

Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:30:08 PDT Figure-Eight-Motion-Drive http://www.instructables.com/id/Bring-Dead-Ni-Cad-Batteries-Back-To-Life/
Bring Dead Ni-Cad Batteries Back To Life - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FWR/2VXG/FNZAEJ8R/FWR2VXGFNZAEJ8R.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FWR/2VXG/FNZAEJ8R/FWR2VXGFNZAEJ8R.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FWR/2VXG/FNZAEJ8R/FWR2VXGFNZAEJ8R.SMALL.jpg ECE6G63FNZAEJ52 Plasmana Are you tired of having your Ni-Cad batteries that refused to charge and simply die?So what do you do with them when they die? Just throw them in the trash - which harms the environment? Or just take them to a recycling facility for them to be recycled?Well, here is the best solution, bring your dea...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:30:23 PDT Bring-Dead-Ni-Cad-Batteries-Back-To-Life