http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Wed, 22 May 2013 07:13:14 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/CatBot-Automated-Cat-Laser/
CatBot: Automated Cat Laser - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FH5/DXMC/GZACINAK/FH5DXMCGZACINAK.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FH5/DXMC/GZACINAK/FH5DXMCGZACINAK.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FH5/DXMC/GZACINAK/FH5DXMCGZACINAK.SMALL.jpg EL4HZWWGZAD1D7Q joe The CatBot is an autonomous laser toy for your cat. You may say "But Joe, isn't the laser pointer the best toy for the lazy cat owner?" I'd have to say no, the CatBot takes one step further. Using two servos, an Arduino and a cheap $3 laser you can provide your cat with endless fun. Video of the C...
By: joe

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 5 Mar 2012 02:37:04 PST CatBot-Automated-Cat-Laser http://www.instructables.com/id/Keyfob-Deadbolt/
Keyfob Deadbolt - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FC5/51QE/H994S04K/FC551QEH994S04K.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FC5/51QE/H994S04K/FC551QEH994S04K.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FC5/51QE/H994S04K/FC551QEH994S04K.SMALL.jpg EYV6XKSH994XI9U rybitski The key to my apartment never worked quite right because it is a copy of a copy of a copy. I am fairly certain that the dead bolt is original to the building and the property manager seems to have lost the original key years ago. As a result unlocking the door was always a pain. Changing the loc...
By: rybitski

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:30:02 PST Keyfob-Deadbolt http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-ELECTRIC-MOTORCYCLE/
Build Your Own ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FNC/1H2V/GYGGJLR6/FNC1H2VGYGGJLR6.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FNC/1H2V/GYGGJLR6/FNC1H2VGYGGJLR6.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FNC/1H2V/GYGGJLR6/FNC1H2VGYGGJLR6.SMALL.jpg E8S4ELBGYEUL6N1 bennelson OVERVIEW The finished project is a 1981 Kawasaki KZ440, converted to electric. It is powered by four Optima Yellow Top sealed (AGM) lead-acid batteries, that drive a Briggs & Stratton Etek electric motor. The speed of the motor is controlled by an Alltrax brand "AXE" programmable controller that ca...
By: bennelson

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:30:09 PDT Build-Your-Own-ELECTRIC-MOTORCYCLE http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-custom-in-ear-monitor/
Making a custom in-ear monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FAW/GX0I/GPAS1ZOJ/FAWGX0IGPAS1ZOJ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FAW/GX0I/GPAS1ZOJ/FAWGX0IGPAS1ZOJ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FAW/GX0I/GPAS1ZOJ/FAWGX0IGPAS1ZOJ.SMALL.jpg ERP7Q6KGP7IF37H ilovegm Intro Instead of spending $500 - $1000++ on brand name Custom IEMs, I've decided to embark upon a journey to creating my own Custom IEMs. It's probably going to result in many failures and in the end the cost savings may not even be worth it anymore, but at least it'll be a fun learning experience a...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:00:03 PDT Making-a-custom-in-ear-monitor http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-custom-library-part-in-Eagle-CAD-too/
How to make a custom library part in Eagle CAD tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FQM/E9FO/VQSEP27UEJA/FQME9FOVQSEP27UEJA.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQM/E9FO/VQSEP27UEJA/FQME9FOVQSEP27UEJA.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQM/E9FO/VQSEP27UEJA/FQME9FOVQSEP27UEJA.SMALL.gif ERHQQ180Y3EP286NQY kd7vnn The eagle cad tool is a great thing. It does have something that I see as a draw back. That is that you need to pick a package for your part while you are still working on the schematic phase of a project. I assume Cadsoft, the makers of eagle, have their reasons. Although eagle comes with an ex...
By: kd7vnn

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:31:35 PDT How-to-make-a-custom-library-part-in-Eagle-CAD-too http://www.instructables.com/id/Real-time-Web-Based-Household-Power-Usage-Monitor/
Real-time Web Based Household Power Usage Monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FQZ/FJ4I/FPWWWQO0/FQZFJ4IFPWWWQO0.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FQZ/FJ4I/FPWWWQO0/FQZFJ4IFPWWWQO0.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FQZ/FJ4I/FPWWWQO0/FQZFJ4IFPWWWQO0.SMALL.jpg E2TUDMUFPWWWQNH jasonT This Instructable details a real-time web based household power usage monitor. The end result is a live chart in a web page that updates every 10 seconds with the instantaneous power usage for my entire house. The electrical current is measured on the main lines entering my home with AC clamps. The ...
By: jasonT

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:30:52 PDT Real-time-Web-Based-Household-Power-Usage-Monitor http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CNC-1-2/
DIY CNC & Constructing an affordable CNC kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJH/D0ZX/GM9QLB3Y/FJHD0ZXGM9QLB3Y.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJH/D0ZX/GM9QLB3Y/FJHD0ZXGM9QLB3Y.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJH/D0ZX/GM9QLB3Y/FJHD0ZXGM9QLB3Y.SMALL.jpg EEOIRTOGM552EUB CNCSnap For more Info visit us at cncsnap.com I have always dreamed of having a CNC and window shopped all the time on the internet. Finally, I discovered Instructables and made my own to share with others. Ninety percent of my parts were acquired from junk or unused stuff. It doesn't look pretty but it wo...
By: CNCSnap

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:30:06 PDT DIY-CNC-1-2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-laser-engraver/
Pocket laser engraver. - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FRW/K0IO/GKS0UU80/FRWK0IOGKS0UU80.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FRW/K0IO/GKS0UU80/FRWK0IOGKS0UU80.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FRW/K0IO/GKS0UU80/FRWK0IOGKS0UU80.SMALL.jpg ED5BQBZGKGL5IIR Groover I have been trying to get my hands on a laser cutter for some time but they always seem out of reach. All the great things that can be done with a real laser cutter tickle the imagination. I feel it's time to share my latest project - a low cost laser engraver,. The workspace is a bit small but non...
By: Groover

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 12 Jan 2013 01:00:02 PST Pocket-laser-engraver http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-your-awesome-PC-Gaming-Headset-with-an-X-Box/
Make a PC Gaming Headset to Xbox 360 Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FHG/L8L3/FN84QY9W/FHGL8L3FN84QY9W.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FHG/L8L3/FN84QY9W/FHGL8L3FN84QY9W.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FHG/L8L3/FN84QY9W/FHGL8L3FN84QY9W.SMALL.jpg E28TE4SFN84QY9T poolgirlblue Ever been playing Xbox Live with a few friends and gotten frustrated over the quality of voice being broadcast via the Xbox Headset? Or have to purchase a whole new headset ($50+) because your wires are giving out? Have a perfectly good headset you use for PC gaming but that doesn't quite fit into y...
By: poolgirlblue

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:30:13 PDT Use-your-awesome-PC-Gaming-Headset-with-an-X-Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-ResistorCapacitor-Selection-Box/
Build a Resistor/Capacitor Selection Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F9V/OGGB/GINP5EKB/F9VOGGBGINP5EKB.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F9V/OGGB/GINP5EKB/F9VOGGBGINP5EKB.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F9V/OGGB/GINP5EKB/F9VOGGBGINP5EKB.SMALL.jpg E8BHDGDGINP9V90 mattthegamer463 If you've ever been designing a circuit and had to experiment with different values of caps and resistors, you probably didn't like it much.  It can be a hassle to switch out components over and over, trying to find the right combination to suit your needs.  With RC filter circuits, it can be quite ...
By: mattthegamer463

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:00:05 PDT Build-a-ResistorCapacitor-Selection-Box http://www.instructables.com/id/ValveLiTzer-Redux/
ValveLiTzer Redux - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FOV/HBHW/FV9XYL0W/FOVHBHWFV9XYL0W.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FOV/HBHW/FV9XYL0W/FOVHBHWFV9XYL0W.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FOV/HBHW/FV9XYL0W/FOVHBHWFV9XYL0W.SMALL.jpg E809B67FR0ZHCBZ jeff-o I was fascinated by gmoon's design for a super-simple guitar pedal, the ValveLiTzer, that used a tube as the heart of the effect. Unfortunately I don't play guitar myself, so I built one for my friend's birthday instead. Here are the results of my design. The circuitry is virtually the same, but ...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:00:14 PDT ValveLiTzer-Redux http://www.instructables.com/id/Etched-Minty-Valentines-Candy-Box/
Etched Minty Valentines Candy Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FA0/KK3P/VW3EXCFGXP7/FA0KK3PVW3EXCFGXP7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA0/KK3P/VW3EXCFGXP7/FA0KK3PVW3EXCFGXP7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA0/KK3P/VW3EXCFGXP7/FA0KK3PVW3EXCFGXP7.SMALL.jpg EPKI62D39BEXCFGXSV photozz Or.. a good demonstration of why throwing a radio into the bathtub will kill you. I'll explain later. Speaking of killing you, as we are using water and electricity here, please be supper-duper cautious. I can't be held responsible for burned fingers, house fires, dead cats or any combination thereo...
By: photozz

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:30:55 PDT Etched-Minty-Valentines-Candy-Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Etching-On-Tin-Using-Crayon-Technique/
Etching On Tin Using Crayon-Technique - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FPJ/0553/GAIKHX6W/FPJ0553GAIKHX6W.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FPJ/0553/GAIKHX6W/FPJ0553GAIKHX6W.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FPJ/0553/GAIKHX6W/FPJ0553GAIKHX6W.SMALL.jpg E8WOU46GAA0F6KH rootsandwingsco This is a great technique to etch your children's artwork directly onto metal!  No transferring, or tracing their artwork!  It's a really fun technique using easy to find, and cheap, supplies.   Supplies: Pencil, copper wire, 6V Battery, Crayon, Metal Tin, Medium Plastic or Glass Container, wires w...
By: rootsandwingsco

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:00:03 PDT Etching-On-Tin-Using-Crayon-Technique http://www.instructables.com/id/Current-Regulated-LED-Tester/
Current Regulated LED Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZC/SPK1/FUI0SHWL/FZCSPK1FUI0SHWL.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZC/SPK1/FUI0SHWL/FZCSPK1FUI0SHWL.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZC/SPK1/FUI0SHWL/FZCSPK1FUI0SHWL.SMALL.jpg EJ65PCNFUI0X4MJ DanZen Many people assume that all LEDs can be powered with a constant 3V power source. LEDs in fact have a non-linear current-voltage relationship. The current grows exponentially with the voltage supplied. There's also the misconception that all LEDs of a given color will have a specific forward voltage....
By: DanZen

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:30:37 PDT Current-Regulated-LED-Tester http://www.instructables.com/id/WEBSD/
WEBSD - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FN2/TXOB/GJQE9KMQ/FN2TXOBGJQE9KMQ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FN2/TXOB/GJQE9KMQ/FN2TXOBGJQE9KMQ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FN2/TXOB/GJQE9KMQ/FN2TXOBGJQE9KMQ.SMALL.jpg EXI4D29GJQE978X arthurb This is a development board for the PIC24F series of microchip, with: USB ( plug it to any computer) Ethernet ( plug it to the internet) SD card ( save and read all data you will need) I developed this thing as a learning platform, it worked ( still is). So if you always want to go a s...
By: arthurb

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:00:03 PDT WEBSD http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Radioshack%2c-Adjustable%2c-Breadboard-Power-Suppl/
The Radioshack, Adjustable, Breadboard Power Supply. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FGN/GO6Z/F3ETRWCJ/FGNGO6ZF3ETRWCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGN/GO6Z/F3ETRWCJ/FGNGO6ZF3ETRWCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGN/GO6Z/F3ETRWCJ/FGNGO6ZF3ETRWCJ.SMALL.jpg EKX3R18F3ETRWCT kersny This Instructable will show you how to build an adjsutable breadboard power supply entirely from Radioshack parts. It can provide multiple voltages directly to the power rails on a prototyping breadboard. This could be useful for people on a low budget, who don't like to order parts online, or who ...
By: kersny

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:00:42 PDT The-Radioshack%2c-Adjustable%2c-Breadboard-Power-Suppl http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-2-sided-Printed-Circuit-Boards/
How to make 2-sided Printed Circuit Boards - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FF7/YWBD/FZWXPH66/FF7YWBDFZWXPH66.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FF7/YWBD/FZWXPH66/FF7YWBDFZWXPH66.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FF7/YWBD/FZWXPH66/FF7YWBDFZWXPH66.SMALL.jpg E7MDSZ4FZWXPH37 tinygeek Often, when making circuits, it can be nice to put your finished project on a printed circuit board(PCB). Making single sided boards is easy enough, but sometimes a circuit is too dense or complicated for all the traces to fit on one side. Enter double sided boards. They are actually much easier to ...
By: tinygeek

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:08 PDT How-to-make-2-sided-Printed-Circuit-Boards http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Speedometer/
LED Speedometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0W/6J5D/GFRWN7CP/F0W6J5DGFRWN7CP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0W/6J5D/GFRWN7CP/F0W6J5DGFRWN7CP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0W/6J5D/GFRWN7CP/F0W6J5DGFRWN7CP.SMALL.jpg EAHPON8GFRWQXNT abo_hosni My Peugeot 504 speedometer came to an end,  with a wire & wobbly needle. I don't like it anyway. I made an LED RPM gauge before. I think an LED speedometer would be fine too. The main obstacle for me was the speed sensor. I thought of using variable reluctance magnetic pick up sensors or autom...
By: abo_hosni

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:00:12 PDT LED-Speedometer http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Tachomter-RPM-gauge/
DIY LED Tachomter (RPM gauge) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FQM/N73P/GDEA4U6V/FQMN73PGDEA4U6V.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FQM/N73P/GDEA4U6V/FQMN73PGDEA4U6V.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FQM/N73P/GDEA4U6V/FQMN73PGDEA4U6V.SMALL.jpg EMXS4EEGD2J2THZ abo_hosni This is my LED project. An LED tachometer for my 1977 PEUGEOT 504.
By: abo_hosni

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:00:18 PDT DIY-LED-Tachomter-RPM-gauge http://www.instructables.com/id/10--WIFI-16dBi-Super-Antenna-Pictorial/
10 $ WIFI 16dBi Super Antenna Pictorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F1Z/IRRJ/FC2BTLHV/F1ZIRRJFC2BTLHV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F1Z/IRRJ/FC2BTLHV/F1ZIRRJFC2BTLHV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F1Z/IRRJ/FC2BTLHV/F1ZIRRJFC2BTLHV.SMALL.jpg EJ2BPLUFC2BTLHQ hanzablast In this pictorial I'm showing you how to make a 16dBi very powerful wifi antenna for under 10 dollars. I've already posted a movie about this but a lot of people asked or a pictorial, so I've made another one so I could make pictures.
By: hanzablast

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:30:39 PDT 10--WIFI-16dBi-Super-Antenna-Pictorial http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Sugru-Substitute/
How To Make Your Own Sugru Substitute - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FWK/2IAF/GF070BLB/FWK2IAFGF070BLB.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FWK/2IAF/GF070BLB/FWK2IAFGF070BLB.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FWK/2IAF/GF070BLB/FWK2IAFGF070BLB.SMALL.jpg EYSYT9JGF070BK5 mikey77 I call it Oogoo, an inexpensive silicone clay that is easily made. It can be used as an excellent substitute for Sugru. It can be hand molded or cast in forms. Or, it can be used as a casting silicone. It can be colored any color from white to black. It can also be made translucent to allow diffused...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 5 Aug 2012 21:30:01 PDT How-To-Make-Your-Own-Sugru-Substitute 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/NiftyBender-Deluxe-A-tool-for-the-stripboard-use/
NiftyBender Deluxe - A tool for the stripboard user. - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FU0/V4PL/G57047MK/FU0V4PLG57047MK.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FU0/V4PL/G57047MK/FU0V4PLG57047MK.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FU0/V4PL/G57047MK/FU0V4PLG57047MK.SMALL.jpg E1M80IIG58TBVB9 AndyGadget      The NiftyBender Deluxe is a simple jig which allows you to quickly and simply bend link wires to fit a 0.1" pitch matrix board spanning 1,2,3,4,or 5 holes.   This was initially just the NiftyBender, but then I thought of a refinement to let you make a link in 10 seconds or less.  So was born ...
By: AndyGadget

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:30:07 PDT NiftyBender-Deluxe-A-tool-for-the-stripboard-use http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Game-Pad-With-Tilt-accelerometer-Mouse/
USB Game Pad With Tilt-accelerometer Mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FOB/9NK5/G7YFVWZW/FOB9NK5G7YFVWZW.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FOB/9NK5/G7YFVWZW/FOB9NK5G7YFVWZW.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FOB/9NK5/G7YFVWZW/FOB9NK5G7YFVWZW.SMALL.jpg EFLNSW5G7YFVWT6 adafruit   Make a game pad with an accelerometer inside! This project tutorial will show you how you can convert a console game pad into a USB keyboard mouse for playing games on your PC. The USB game pad can be used with nearly any software, such as a MAME emulator, game, simulation software, or for custom...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:30:30 PDT USB-Game-Pad-With-Tilt-accelerometer-Mouse http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-RC-Lawnmower/
Arduino R/C Lawnmower (painted) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJI/64OA/G1XBRNEO/FJI64OAG1XBRNEO.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJI/64OA/G1XBRNEO/FJI64OAG1XBRNEO.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJI/64OA/G1XBRNEO/FJI64OAG1XBRNEO.SMALL.jpg ERISB5GFUI0T0AF johndavid400 What this is: This instructable will show you how to make your Arduino into an R/C interface that you can use for just about anything requiring remote control. I will also show you how I built an R/C lawnmower using my Arduino, a cheap R/C transmitter and receiver pair, and a couple of electric-whe...
By: johndavid400

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:00:09 PDT Arduino-RC-Lawnmower http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Easiest-Way-To-Soft-Mod-An-Original-XBOX/
The Easiest Way To Soft Mod An Original XBOX - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDW/O6JB/FX23VEUE/FDWO6JBFX23VEUE.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDW/O6JB/FX23VEUE/FDWO6JBFX23VEUE.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDW/O6JB/FX23VEUE/FDWO6JBFX23VEUE.SMALL.jpg E85PPYXFX23VERP daiatlus79 This Instructable is taken from gh3tt0h4x0r on Youtube (including screencaps, as my Gamebridge was being weird the night i did this). His two part video shows how you can do a simple install of the XBMC (XBox Media Centre) on an XBox without the need for Action Replay, a memory card or compatible US...
By: daiatlus79

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:00:01 PDT The-Easiest-Way-To-Soft-Mod-An-Original-XBOX http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Changing-Digital-PC-Fan-Controller/
Color Changing Digital PC Fan Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FUP/X5RH/G5W7J605/FUPX5RHG5W7J605.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FUP/X5RH/G5W7J605/FUPX5RHG5W7J605.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FUP/X5RH/G5W7J605/FUPX5RHG5W7J605.SMALL.jpg EZXXKLGG5W7QXZM CalcProgrammer1 We've all seen LED fans that you can put in your computer to make it look cool.  They usually come in blue, sometimes red or green and consist of a basic PC fan with 4 bright LED's mounted in the 4 corners.  They source their voltage from the fan's power input, so if you're using a fan controller (e...
By: CalcProgrammer1

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Mar 2011 05:30:13 PDT Color-Changing-Digital-PC-Fan-Controller http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Printed-Circuit-Boards-with-a-INKJET-Prin/
Creating Printed Circuit Boards with a INKJET Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FTJ/LSFR/G1BBC8KD/FTJLSFRG1BBC8KD.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTJ/LSFR/G1BBC8KD/FTJLSFRG1BBC8KD.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTJ/LSFR/G1BBC8KD/FTJLSFRG1BBC8KD.SMALL.jpg ENUHMOXG1BBC8IC ArduinoFun When I first started looking into how to etch my own printed circuit boards, every Instructable and tutorial I found used a laser printer and ironed on the pattern in some sort of fashion. I don't own a laser printer but I do have an inexpensive inkjet printer.This Instructable will show you how to ...
By: ArduinoFun

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:00:16 PDT Creating-Printed-Circuit-Boards-with-a-INKJET-Prin http://www.instructables.com/id/Structured-Light-3D-Scanning/
Structured Light 3D Scanning - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FXW/BK6N/G3KYBS6I/FXWBK6NG3KYBS6I.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FXW/BK6N/G3KYBS6I/FXWBK6NG3KYBS6I.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FXW/BK6N/G3KYBS6I/FXWBK6NG3KYBS6I.SMALL.jpg EET8AOTG30U47FO kylemcdonald The same technique used for Thom's face in the Radiohead "House of Cards" video. I'll walk you through setting up your projector and camera, and capturing images that can be decoded into a 3D point cloud using a Processing application. Point Clouds with Depth of Field from Kyle McDonald on Vime...
By: kylemcdonald

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:30:13 PDT Structured-Light-3D-Scanning http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cutter-start-slicing-stuff-for-under-50-dol/
Laser cutter, start slicing stuff for under 50 dollars - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F41/1BZT/FBG0A8NL/F411BZTFBG0A8NL.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F41/1BZT/FBG0A8NL/F411BZTFBG0A8NL.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F41/1BZT/FBG0A8NL/F411BZTFBG0A8NL.SMALL.jpg EI05ZHIFAQDX0AW lamedust There are many out there that are making things to win a laser cutter. Here is a project for those 500 that don't win, but still want a laser cutter for simple stencil cutting needs.This project was conceived during a chat with Alex where we wished we had a laser cutter and thought we could make one...
By: lamedust

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