http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Sun, 26 May 2013 02:29:25 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Homebrew-Webcam-How-to/ /files/deriv/FOM/EJ17/FMEGFIVJ/FOMEJ17FMEGFIVJ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FOM/EJ17/FMEGFIVJ/FOMEJ17FMEGFIVJ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FOM/EJ17/FMEGFIVJ/FOMEJ17FMEGFIVJ.SMALL.jpg EX2B9GXFMEGFIVH JetCityOrange I used an old Logitech webcam, a semi-retired Thinkpad, and a 6X iPhone telesope lens from ThinkGeek to construct an outdoor webcam.Why? Cuz I got a *killer* view of the Seattle skyline including the Space Needle and I want y'all to see it too!
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:54:31 PDT DIY-Homebrew-Webcam-How-to http://www.instructables.com/id/Phi-Wall-Art/
"Phi" Wall Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FT1/1CZ3/GC1JRBAP/FT11CZ3GC1JRBAP.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FT1/1CZ3/GC1JRBAP/FT11CZ3GC1JRBAP.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FT1/1CZ3/GC1JRBAP/FT11CZ3GC1JRBAP.SMALL.jpg EGUIH2TGBZV8NZN kaptaink_cg My bedroom has a large, flat, boring wall that needed a little character. After browsing through thousands of overpriced wall décor pieces online, I decided to make my own. I knew I wanted something wood, in an abstract shape, but also something that had a little meaning behind it. What I came up wi...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:00:30 PDT Phi-Wall-Art http://www.instructables.com/id/YAN9VUSBC/
YAN9VUSBC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6T/1GTW/F6SEQHOAXGE/F6T1GTWF6SEQHOAXGE.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6T/1GTW/F6SEQHOAXGE/F6T1GTWF6SEQHOAXGE.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6T/1GTW/F6SEQHOAXGE/F6T1GTWF6SEQHOAXGE.SMALL.jpg E7NY7843WIEQHOAXQ7 MrMunki (Yet Another 9 Volt USB Charger)
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 2 Apr 2011 00:00:06 PDT YAN9VUSBC http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/
Electrolytic Rust Removal aka Magic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ8/D4QJ/F21EQ6T29V4/FJ8D4QJF21EQ6T29V4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ8/D4QJ/F21EQ6T29V4/FJ8D4QJF21EQ6T29V4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ8/D4QJ/F21EQ6T29V4/FJ8D4QJF21EQ6T29V4.SMALL.jpg E17UQMY28PEQ6T2A5Z ToolNut This is a relatively simple, safe and cheap way to remove light or heavy rust from any ferrous object. I used this process to restore an old wood plane that I bought for $1 (it looked totally un-usable because of the rust). As opposed to grinding, heavy wire brushing and acid bath processes, this me...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:03 PDT Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic http://www.instructables.com/id/uDuino-Very-Low-Cost-Arduino-Compatible-Developme/
uDuino: Very Low Cost Arduino Compatible Development Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FRX/UN1Y/FB11TXWG/FRXUN1YFB11TXWG.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FRX/UN1Y/FB11TXWG/FRXUN1YFB11TXWG.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FRX/UN1Y/FB11TXWG/FRXUN1YFB11TXWG.SMALL.jpg E98XDD3FB11TXXI tymm Arduino boards are great for prototyping. However they get rather expensive when you have multiple concurrent projects or need lots of controller boards for a larger project. There are some great, cheaper alternatives (Boarduino, Freeduino) but the costs still add up when you need many of them.Thi...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 5 Apr 2011 02:00:03 PDT uDuino-Very-Low-Cost-Arduino-Compatible-Developme http://www.instructables.com/id/Accelerometer-logger-with-SD-card-memory/
Accelerometer-logger with SD-card memory - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FWU/KUWX/FAKWQA53/FWUKUWXFAKWQA53.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FWU/KUWX/FAKWQA53/FWUKUWXFAKWQA53.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FWU/KUWX/FAKWQA53/FWUKUWXFAKWQA53.SMALL.jpg E6V9ONNFAKWQA5L lond A logger unit for measure forces on a roller coaster and save them to a SD-card.It's also possible to modify the software in the unit so it can measure other things if it can be connected to a i2c-bus.Top Thrill Dragster
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 3 May 2011 00:30:28 PDT Accelerometer-logger-with-SD-card-memory http://www.instructables.com/id/Temperature-sensor--weatherstation/
Temperature sensor / weatherstation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FYX/Y1W7/F9053ZOT/FYXY1W7F9053ZOT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYX/Y1W7/F9053ZOT/FYXY1W7F9053ZOT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYX/Y1W7/F9053ZOT/FYXY1W7F9053ZOT.SMALL.jpg E44QQP7F6S8RVH8 chr Create a weatherstation or temperature monitor using the very cool digital temperature sensor DS1820.I use this setup to monitor a server room, and as a weatherstation.This project consists of:A Dallas 1-Wire bus networkInterface between RS-232 and the Dallas 1-Wire systemDigital temperature sensors...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Mar 2011 09:30:55 PDT Temperature-sensor--weatherstation http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Lie-Detector!/
Fun With a Lie Detector! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FU3/FBZE/F9AZJU43/FU3FBZEF9AZJU43.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FU3/FBZE/F9AZJU43/FU3FBZEF9AZJU43.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FU3/FBZE/F9AZJU43/FU3FBZEF9AZJU43.SMALL.jpg E4V3TK4F9AZJU1R Kipkay Is your friend or spouse lying to you? Build this Lie Detector and find out the truth! Great for parties too!This is the FIRST Lie Detector project on Instructables. Watch the video and then build it...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 6 Apr 2011 18:00:09 PDT Build-a-Lie-Detector! http://www.instructables.com/id/Ames-Room-Optical-Illusion/
Ames Room Optical Illusion - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FTK/71AG/F9052ECV/FTK71AGF9052ECV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTK/71AG/F9052ECV/FTK71AGF9052ECV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTK/71AG/F9052ECV/FTK71AGF9052ECV.SMALL.jpg EI7FX7XF9052ED1 activfilms This instructable shows you how to construct a miniature Ames Room from a layout using paper. An Ames room is a distorted room that gives the optical illusion of depth, distance and varying size. Setups like this were used in 'The Lord of the Rings' movies. Play this video to see what the optical i...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:00:50 PDT Ames-Room-Optical-Illusion http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Flashlight-Hack!!/
Laser Flashlight Hack!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FAU/MS7B/F4WY1LPY/FAUMS7BF4WY1LPY.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAU/MS7B/F4WY1LPY/FAUMS7BF4WY1LPY.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAU/MS7B/F4WY1LPY/FAUMS7BF4WY1LPY.SMALL.jpg EWM4YR2F4WY1LQ2 Kipkay Turn a MiniMag flashlight into a powerful DVD laser pointer! This 245mw laser is powerful and fits real cozy in a MiniMag! See the video at the end for the Test Results! NOTE: This Instructable WILL NOT WORK with any CD burner/player diodes or DVD player diodes! See the FAQ on the last Step for com...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:01:06 PDT Laser-Flashlight-Hack!! http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Rubens--Tube%3a-Soundwaves-in-Fire!/
The Rubens' Tube: Soundwaves in Fire! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FAZ/1YXY/F4WY0J4L/FAZ1YXYF4WY0J4L.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAZ/1YXY/F4WY0J4L/FAZ1YXYF4WY0J4L.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAZ/1YXY/F4WY0J4L/FAZ1YXYF4WY0J4L.SMALL.jpg E74NHAPF4WY0J4N yourtvlies What could be more entertaining than fire and good music? How about fire that will dance to that music? The following will not only cause flames to pulse to a beat, but it will also allow you to see different wavelengths of audio frequency. The following is my first Instructable, and my entry to the...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:00:01 PDT The-Rubens--Tube%3a-Soundwaves-in-Fire!