http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Tue, 21 May 2013 11:28:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Heat-blocking-curtains/
Heat blocking curtains - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FWN/9JLJ/OLQEP281T7C/FWN9JLJOLQEP281T7C.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWN/9JLJ/OLQEP281T7C/FWN9JLJOLQEP281T7C.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWN/9JLJ/OLQEP281T7C/FWN9JLJOLQEP281T7C.SMALL.jpg E2L8GEGD13EP287W1X laernmoer Summer is nearing/here, and it's getting hotter in my house. To save electricity with our super expensive A/C, I constructed reflective curtains to block sunlight from warming our house. Think auto windshield. This is super simple and kind of obvious, but it works well.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:30:28 PDT Heat-blocking-curtains http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Light-Ring/
Camera Light Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FHX/L5A8/FSPRPZDF/FHXL5A8FSPRPZDF.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FHX/L5A8/FSPRPZDF/FHXL5A8FSPRPZDF.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FHX/L5A8/FSPRPZDF/FHXL5A8FSPRPZDF.SMALL.jpg E2I3A7YFSPRPZAF alexfagundes Hello everyone,Now before I begin, I cannot take full credit for this because other people have done this before. But I wanted to show a step by step guide of the way I did it. This light ring guide will show you how to make an inexpensive light ring that you can build for any camera that's out ther...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:01:02 PDT Camera-Light-Ring http://www.instructables.com/id/Wide-Angle-and-Fish-Eye-Camera-Lens-Adptor-for-5/ /files/deriv/FPM/EDFD/FC17RFC6/FPMEDFDFC17RFC6.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FPM/EDFD/FC17RFC6/FPMEDFDFC17RFC6.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FPM/EDFD/FC17RFC6/FPMEDFDFC17RFC6.SMALL.jpg EKOIHMWFC17RFC0 shoemaker How to build a lens adaptor for your camera for about $5-10. This adaptor allows you to get wide angle shots up to 200 degrees field of view and take funny fish-eye effect photos. Uses only commonly availible materials. The entire process and example photos are shown in the video.
By: shoemaker

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:51:59 PDT Wide-Angle-and-Fish-Eye-Camera-Lens-Adptor-for-5 http://www.instructables.com/id/Resurrecting-the-California-Cooler/
Resurrecting the California Cooler - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FPZ/ZLSK/G2HE1GCB/FPZZLSKG2HE1GCB.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FPZ/ZLSK/G2HE1GCB/FPZZLSKG2HE1GCB.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FPZ/ZLSK/G2HE1GCB/FPZZLSKG2HE1GCB.SMALL.jpg E7QSMV3G2HE0Z98 dlginstructables Coastal Northern California is blessed with a very moderate climate, generally on the cool side, especially at night. Before the refrigerator became common in households, denizens of this region took advantage of the cool weather by storing perishable foods in a special kitchen cabinet that brought ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:00:41 PDT Resurrecting-the-California-Cooler http://www.instructables.com/id/Wide-Angle-and-Fish-Eye-Camera-Lens-Adaptor/
Wide-Angle and Fish-Eye Camera Lens Adaptor - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FPM/EDFD/FC17RFC6/FPMEDFDFC17RFC6.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FPM/EDFD/FC17RFC6/FPMEDFDFC17RFC6.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FPM/EDFD/FC17RFC6/FPMEDFDFC17RFC6.SMALL.jpg EYRO1IMFC00MPL4 shoemaker How to build a lens adaptor for your camera for about $5-10. This adaptor allows you to get wide angle shots up to 200 degrees field of view and take funny fish-eye effect photos. Uses only commonly available materials. The entire process and example photos are shown in the video.
By: shoemaker

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:00:33 PDT Wide-Angle-and-Fish-Eye-Camera-Lens-Adaptor http://www.instructables.com/id/WinXP-Overhaul-Guide-How-to-make-it-look-like-Vis/
WinXP Overhaul Guide: How to make it look like Vista, run like lightning, and stay productive, fast & smooth - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FBI/LCN4/FB7FYD27/FBILCN4FB7FYD27.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FBI/LCN4/FB7FYD27/FBILCN4FB7FYD27.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FBI/LCN4/FB7FYD27/FBILCN4FB7FYD27.SMALL.jpg EWLZ8W6FB7FYD71 CharredPC This guide (but not the filepack) has been updated as of 11/19/08. I plan to upload a refreshed filepack later this week which will include the updated information and newer version files. If you looked this over when it was first released, you may want to check it out again. Here's how to give your...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:00:42 PDT WinXP-Overhaul-Guide-How-to-make-it-look-like-Vis http://www.instructables.com/id/Lightsaber-for-%2433-in-33-minutes/
Lightsaber for $33 in 33 minutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0A/0OFE/OVIEP27UL6W/F0A0OFEOVIEP27UL6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0A/0OFE/OVIEP27UL6W/F0A0OFEOVIEP27UL6W.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0A/0OFE/OVIEP27UL6W/F0A0OFEOVIEP27UL6W.SMALL.jpg EYL2V4ORS6EP286P6H cjanson Use this easy step by step instruction on putting the parts together to build your own lightsaber unit. It requires no soldering, gluing or anything other than the following parts and everything is in the plumbing area of Home Depot: Pop-up Basin Drain (1), Drain extension tube with threads and slip...
By: cjanson

Continue Reading »]]> play Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:01:07 PDT Lightsaber-for-%2433-in-33-minutes http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Lightsaber/
Build a Lightsaber - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FH7/BYC0/G0ZWKX3N/FH7BYC0G0ZWKX3N.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FH7/BYC0/G0ZWKX3N/FH7BYC0G0ZWKX3N.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FH7/BYC0/G0ZWKX3N/FH7BYC0G0ZWKX3N.SMALL.jpg EF67HQVG068MCQP MrTinkerer So you have decided to take the final step to embracing the force. Does your path follow the Light or the Dark side? (I hear the dark side has cookies). What ever side you are on, what follows is how to make a Duel-Worthy Lightsabre. That means, you should be able to wield this sword and bash it ag...
By: MrTinkerer

Continue Reading »]]> play Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:30:03 PDT Building-a-Lightsaber http://www.instructables.com/id/Ghostbusters-Proton-Pack/
Ghostbusters Proton Pack - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FQ2/GPYD/FMZAFQVN/FQ2GPYDFMZAFQVN.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FQ2/GPYD/FMZAFQVN/FQ2GPYDFMZAFQVN.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FQ2/GPYD/FMZAFQVN/FQ2GPYDFMZAFQVN.SMALL.jpg EXYU8FEFMZAFQLN ZombieDUG This is a semi step-by-step guide of how my girlfriend Jess and I built our Ghostbusters proton packs for Halloween 2008! We ended up spending just under a month and just over $200 on each pack. Not including random tools here and there that we needed. No expensive lightboards or sound packs here. T...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:01:21 PDT Ghostbusters-Proton-Pack http://www.instructables.com/id/Flux-Capacitor/
DIY Flux Capacitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F5T/3AF7/FGZEMJ4G/F5T3AF7FGZEMJ4G.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F5T/3AF7/FGZEMJ4G/F5T3AF7FGZEMJ4G.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F5T/3AF7/FGZEMJ4G/F5T3AF7FGZEMJ4G.SMALL.jpg EXCVVHXFF48E3TN sponges 250 bucks for a flux capacitor? Forget that, I did it for 54 dollars and 79 cents. It has 7 modes and it's totally freaking awesome!Very little electronics experience is required, just a little resourceful scavenging.Thanks to Rook's Tutorial for initial idea. BTW, that's a good link to check out if...
By: sponges

Continue Reading »]]> play Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:31:05 PDT Flux-Capacitor http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Hellboy-Good-Samaritan-gun/
PROP The Hellboy Samaritan gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJY/PJ5E/FM2CT08X/FJYPJ5EFM2CT08X.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJY/PJ5E/FM2CT08X/FJYPJ5EFM2CT08X.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJY/PJ5E/FM2CT08X/FJYPJ5EFM2CT08X.SMALL.jpg EKDB0Z2FM2CT08L peter.p.scherr You can buy a replica of the Good Samaritan from the Hellboy movies but there's no way to import anything even remotely gun shaped into Australia. This is my attempt to build a prop that looks as real as possible. NOTE: This is a REPLICA AND WON'T OPERATE AS A GUN - even tho it opens, the trigger an...
By: peter.p.scherr

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 4 Jul 2011 02:37:21 PDT The-Hellboy-Good-Samaritan-gun http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Grenade-Movie-Prop/
Hand Grenade Movie Prop - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FFL/5FWQ/FOVWMVHH/FFL5FWQFOVWMVHH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FFL/5FWQ/FOVWMVHH/FFL5FWQFOVWMVHH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FFL/5FWQ/FOVWMVHH/FFL5FWQFOVWMVHH.SMALL.jpg E5LWVX0FOVWMVH9 Dingus_Shiggy Being in the independent movie field is a pretty tough job. The costs for everything, then time put forth to create a good product. In hobbies such as this, D.I.Y. projects can come very much in handy. Props online can be very expensive, so making them yourself is a life saver. Especially when your ...
By: Dingus_Shiggy

Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:00:25 PDT Hand-Grenade-Movie-Prop http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Iron-Man-Arc-Reactor/
Make an Iron Man Arc Reactor - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FGS/41HU/FN82NVPE/FGS41HUFN82NVPE.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FGS/41HU/FN82NVPE/FGS41HUFN82NVPE.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FGS/41HU/FN82NVPE/FGS41HUFN82NVPE.SMALL.jpg E7ZU5BMFN82NVQZ Honus I didn't have a lot of time to make a great Halloween costume this year so I figured I'd do something relatively simple that was still eye catching and cool. I wanted my Arc Reactor to look pretty realistic, but not necessarily 100% movie accurate, so it's kind of a cross between a MkI and MkII vers...
By: Honus

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:30:03 PDT Make-an-Iron-Man-Arc-Reactor http://www.instructables.com/id/CR-Tutorials-Iron-Man-Arc-Reactor-Prop/ /files/deriv/F8H/PTLA/FUI0SNKJ/F8HPTLAFUI0SNKJ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F8H/PTLA/FUI0SNKJ/F8HPTLAFUI0SNKJ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F8H/PTLA/FUI0SNKJ/F8HPTLAFUI0SNKJ.SMALL.jpg E9KBEL4FUI0SNKF ChemicalReaction Adam's tutorial on an Iron Man Arc Reactor Prop Visit our website at CRTutorials.co.nr Music from Flashkit.com/loops Please subscribe,add us as friends,tell a friend,leave a comment,rate this video and keep on watching
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Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:39:28 PST CR-Tutorials-Iron-Man-Arc-Reactor-Prop http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-Dash-Camera-Mount/
Car Dash Camera Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FKS/4R7G/FSH7EW2D/FKS4R7GFSH7EW2D.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FKS/4R7G/FSH7EW2D/FKS4R7GFSH7EW2D.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FKS/4R7G/FSH7EW2D/FKS4R7GFSH7EW2D.SMALL.jpg EYIKTZIFSH7EW1X Pretty Idiot Productions An inexpensive (CHEAP) and efficient (WORKING) way of mounting a video camera to the dash of my car for recording purposes.FOR RECORDING ME!I tried gorilla tripods, mini tripods.My buddy suggested a bean bag (which we couldn't find anywhere)but....This works. It's stable, cheap, and stays where you ...
By: Pretty Idiot Productions

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:30:22 PDT Car-Dash-Camera-Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/Canadian-Cooler-Cooling-Contraption/
Canadian Cooler Cooling Contraption - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FHF/ITZZ/G5FR5D7E/FHFITZZG5FR5D7E.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FHF/ITZZ/G5FR5D7E/FHFITZZG5FR5D7E.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FHF/ITZZ/G5FR5D7E/FHFITZZG5FR5D7E.SMALL.jpg EH2GGWPG5FRGHXN Pretty Idiot Productions Okay... so I know there are like a million of these spot coolers here on Instructables (or at least 10 or so) and that's what made me want to make one. www.instructables.com/id/Portable-AirConditioner/ www.instructables.com/id/Cooler-Adaptation/ www.instructables.com/id/Ultra-Portable-72v-Air-Condi...
By: Pretty Idiot Productions

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:00:02 PDT Canadian-Cooler-Cooling-Contraption http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-CD-DJ-laptop-stand-for-208364/
How to build a CD-DJ / laptop stand for 20€ - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FB2/RZI2/FT7PVQ0W/FB2RZI2FT7PVQ0W.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FB2/RZI2/FT7PVQ0W/FB2RZI2FT7PVQ0W.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FB2/RZI2/FT7PVQ0W/FB2RZI2FT7PVQ0W.SMALL.jpg EAJ0T7EFT7PVPXK fever77 Make your DIY CD-DJ or laptop stand with a lcd-tv wall mount, the leg of a bed and the help of IKEA. Easy & cheap.
By: fever77

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:30:09 PDT How-to-build-a-CD-DJ-laptop-stand-for-208364 http://www.instructables.com/id/Ikea-DJ-Console/
Ikea DJ Console - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FGU/PG48/FBN9VZDY/FGUPG48FBN9VZDY.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FGU/PG48/FBN9VZDY/FGUPG48FBN9VZDY.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FGU/PG48/FBN9VZDY/FGUPG48FBN9VZDY.SMALL.jpg ESUB7P2O7KEXCFFTMQ drwelby I've been looking for a DJ console for a while. But most of the the stuff I saw was either a) ugly or b) too expensive for a cheapskate like me.I had hoped to find something at least close enough at Ikea, since their furniture generally looks pretty good and best of all it's cheap. The Ikea Expedit...
By: drwelby

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 6 Sep 2011 02:37:37 PDT Ikea-DJ-Console http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Work-Table/
DIY Work Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F12/RSA6/HGLET9K4MVK/F12RSA6HGLET9K4MVK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F12/RSA6/HGLET9K4MVK/F12RSA6HGLET9K4MVK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F12/RSA6/HGLET9K4MVK/F12RSA6HGLET9K4MVK.SMALL.jpg EVSYWTT1ASET9K4N2L sporifice This work table made of birch ply and galvanized plumbing pipe is perfectly utilitarian.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 3 May 2011 01:30:47 PDT DIY-Work-Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Emergency-Candle/
Altoids Tin Emergency Candle - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FPM/59OJ/FHQPF4F0/FPM59OJFHQPF4F0.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FPM/59OJ/FHQPF4F0/FPM59OJFHQPF4F0.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FPM/59OJ/FHQPF4F0/FPM59OJFHQPF4F0.SMALL.jpg EJNHUPNFHPW0RWQ EaKLondon This is my first instructable and I decided to make an Altoids emergency candle, since I had a tin lying around and have not seen one. This is used if the power goes out or if you need a candle say when camping or if you are traveling. There are five wicks in the candle, matches and strikers within ...
By: EaKLondon

Continue Reading »]]> outside Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:30:53 PDT Altoids-Tin-Emergency-Candle http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Ikea-DJ-Unit/
Ultimate Ikea DJ Unit - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FU1/0VQ3/G4CEUYB4/FU10VQ3G4CEUYB4.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FU1/0VQ3/G4CEUYB4/FU10VQ3G4CEUYB4.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FU1/0VQ3/G4CEUYB4/FU10VQ3G4CEUYB4.SMALL.jpg EN12KKUG4CF1AF1 monstamusic When I made the switch to digital DJing, I found the amount of wires and equipment scattered around my decks unbearable, so decided to build my own unit that would house everything out of sight. Taking inspiration from other Ikea DJ Desks I've seen around here, I decided to use the EXPEDIT bookcase...
By: monstamusic

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 3 Apr 2011 17:00:08 PDT Ultimate-Ikea-DJ-Unit http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Heater/
Solar Heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FLB/3YWX/ADLEYF7I3IE/FLB3YWXADLEYF7I3IE.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLB/3YWX/ADLEYF7I3IE/FLB3YWXADLEYF7I3IE.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLB/3YWX/ADLEYF7I3IE/FLB3YWXADLEYF7I3IE.SMALL.jpg EMU06ULZ1MEY95WRNU robbtoberfest This is a solar air convection heater for my garage that is powered by the low angle winter sun. It's easy to build and it works very well. With enough building insulation, this can be a primary heat source with a secondary needed for cloudy days. The idea and design is from Mother Earth News Decemb...
By: robbtoberfest

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 3 Feb 2013 19:00:05 PST Solar-Heater