http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Tue, 21 May 2013 23:53:54 PDT BLOX v1.01 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....
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:30:37 PDT Current-Regulated-LED-Tester http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-8x8x8-led-cube-English-version/
How to build a 8x8x8 led cube (English version) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FB8/R6IZ/FY7M6CDC/FB8R6IZFY7M6CDC.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FB8/R6IZ/FY7M6CDC/FB8R6IZFY7M6CDC.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FB8/R6IZ/FY7M6CDC/FB8R6IZFY7M6CDC.SMALL.jpg ER5H8H9FY7M6CCK agofi THANKS TO ISACCO THAT HELPED ME TO TRANSLATE THIS INSTRUCTABLEProbably you have reached this page because you have seen one of the video clips on led cubes, which are spread in the internet, and you have decided to build one by yourself.Well, I am happy to let you know that you have got to the right...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:00:40 PDT How-to-build-a-8x8x8-led-cube-English-version http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Cube-8x8x8/
LED Cube 8x8x8 - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FUX/O1RW/GICYBAOS/FUXO1RWGICYBAOS.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FUX/O1RW/GICYBAOS/FUXO1RWGICYBAOS.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FUX/O1RW/GICYBAOS/FUXO1RWGICYBAOS.SMALL.jpg EBZ7EFJGGL7CIUG chr Create your own 8x8x8 LED Cube 3-dimensional display! We believe this Instructable is the most comprehensive step-by-step guide to build an 8x8x8 LED Cube ever published on the intertubes. It will teach you everything from theory of operation, how to build the cube, to the inner workings of the sof...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:30:20 PDT Led-Cube-8x8x8 http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Miniature-Electric-Hub-Motor/
Make Your Own Miniature Electric Hub Motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FD7/4LYB/G51GEOJV/FD74LYBG51GEOJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD7/4LYB/G51GEOJV/FD74LYBG51GEOJV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD7/4LYB/G51GEOJV/FD74LYBG51GEOJV.SMALL.jpg EAF590ZG51GEOJ7 teamtestbot In-wheel electric drive motors represent an effective method of providing propulsion to vehicles which otherwise were not designed to have driven wheels. That is, they're great for EV hacking and conversion. They're compact and modular, require no support of rotating axles from the parent vehicle, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:00:01 PDT Make-Your-Own-Miniature-Electric-Hub-Motor http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-control-of-AC-devices/
Computer control of AC devices - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FS9/W2AQ/GAK6L420/FS9W2AQGAK6L420.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS9/W2AQ/GAK6L420/FS9W2AQGAK6L420.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS9/W2AQ/GAK6L420/FS9W2AQGAK6L420.SMALL.jpg E1I9ZILGAK6BHMJ indestructable If you have ever wanted to control electronic devices from your computer to control or regulate your environment, this instructable will guide you. In this example of computer control, a USB relay device (USBmicro http://www.usbmicro.com - U451) will control two 60 watt light bulbs from a PC program...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:00:48 PDT Computer-control-of-AC-devices http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-your-RC-car-under-computer-control/
Put your R/C car under computer control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F47/9QI0/C5GEP27YH0Z/F479QI0C5GEP27YH0Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F47/9QI0/C5GEP27YH0Z/F479QI0C5GEP27YH0Z.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F47/9QI0/C5GEP27YH0Z/F479QI0C5GEP27YH0Z.SMALL.jpg EHL434PB1BEP287EGY prank A step by step instructable on how to take any R/C car and control it with your computer
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:20 PDT Put-your-RC-car-under-computer-control http://www.instructables.com/id/Voice-Control-Robot-in-7-Minutes/
Make a Voice Controlled Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FSG/REL8/GK0YUT6T/FSGREL8GK0YUT6T.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FSG/REL8/GK0YUT6T/FSGREL8GK0YUT6T.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FSG/REL8/GK0YUT6T/FSGREL8GK0YUT6T.SMALL.jpg EO629PSGJQEK8HU societyofrobots (requested for contest, 18+ age category) This tutorial will show how to build a simple voice controlled robot that's easy enough for beginners to make in just a few hours. I show how it can be done in two languages, both English and Thai. The cost of the entire project is about ~$224, which facto...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:00:06 PDT Voice-Control-Robot-in-7-Minutes http://www.instructables.com/id/30-Second-Demonstration-of-the-CIR-Sand-Casting-Sy/ /files/deriv/FZ6/H7PM/FXR6VR0V/FZ6H7PMFXR6VR0V.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZ6/H7PM/FXR6VR0V/FZ6H7PMFXR6VR0V.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZ6/H7PM/FXR6VR0V/FZ6H7PMFXR6VR0V.SMALL.jpg EUXGZLIFXR6VR0T CIRnetwork In only 50 seconds, the CIR Sand Casting System allows for the replication of a residual limb. This model can then be modified and used to create a final transtibial (below-the-knee) prosthetic socket. The technique eliminates the need for plaster bandages and Plaster-of-Paris, and requires only: 1...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:30:00 PDT 30-Second-Demonstration-of-the-CIR-Sand-Casting-Sy http://www.instructables.com/id/Kinect-Hacking/
Kinect Hacking (Article) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FNE/W2H2/GIJG2H04/FNEW2H2GIJG2H04.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FNE/W2H2/GIJG2H04/FNEW2H2GIJG2H04.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FNE/W2H2/GIJG2H04/FNEW2H2GIJG2H04.SMALL.jpg EJU4PVUGIJG2CRY howitgoes When Microsoft released it's Kinect system for the Xbox 360 it was hoping to give a boost to the console and sell plenty of games. It certainly hit that target with some brisk sales, but the real surprise was that the Kinect's powerful technology also became a useful tool for programmers. Within a w...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:18 PDT Kinect-Hacking http://www.instructables.com/id/Drones/
Drones (Article) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F8P/TKRO/GINP9SKO/F8PTKROGINP9SKO.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F8P/TKRO/GINP9SKO/F8PTKROGINP9SKO.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F8P/TKRO/GINP9SKO/F8PTKROGINP9SKO.SMALL.jpg EC97GCDGIJG2CS8 howitgoes In the news about the wars being fought in Iraq and Afghanistan mentions of the Predator drones are fairly common. With no pilots on board there are many more options. Of course it’s all high-tech and expensive military technology and nothing any civilian would ever use, right? As it turns out, civi...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:30:27 PDT Drones 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:30:08 PDT 20-CNC-Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Circuit-Board-Lab-POV-Business-Card/
Complete Circuit Board Lab & POV Business Card - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F0W/8YTM/GLFUE0H7/F0W8YTMGLFUE0H7.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F0W/8YTM/GLFUE0H7/F0W8YTMGLFUE0H7.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F0W/8YTM/GLFUE0H7/F0W8YTMGLFUE0H7.SMALL.jpg EB2SS6UGL4Z6TL2 sponges Introduction _______________________________________________________________________ Though there are many Instructables on some aspect of how to make circuit boards, this one is different. It's an instructable on how to make the things you need to make circuit boards, specifically, a flamboyant ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 5 Jan 2013 10:00:05 PST Circuit-Board-Lab-POV-Business-Card http://www.instructables.com/id/NES-in-a-Cartridge/
NES in a Cartridge - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FA9/KG20/GLE1MBQC/FA9KG20GLE1MBQC.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FA9/KG20/GLE1MBQC/FA9KG20GLE1MBQC.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FA9/KG20/GLE1MBQC/FA9KG20GLE1MBQC.SMALL.jpg EC5XW93GKS0RA2F dany32412     Have your ever seen any of "Ben Hecks" portable console builds? Well if you haven't, he often uses these Chinese Famicom clone consoles. These cloned consoles are often times refered to as NOAC's, meaning NES On A Chip. They are called this because they are a fully functional Nintendo Entertain...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 3 Dec 2012 15:00:03 PST NES-in-a-Cartridge http://www.instructables.com/id/NESBot-Arduino-Powered-Robot-beating-Super-Mario-/
NESBot: Arduino Powered Robot beating Super Mario Bros for the NES - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FRQ/23SH/GJQE9JY3/FRQ23SHGJQE9JY3.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FRQ/23SH/GJQE9JY3/FRQ23SHGJQE9JY3.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FRQ/23SH/GJQE9JY3/FRQ23SHGJQE9JY3.SMALL.jpg EFO4HRKGJQEJSHC pjgat09 This guide will take you through the steps to build an NES playing robot.  You will need: An Arduino Duemilanove (other boards will probably work, but you will have to adjust the steps for your device) Working NES Console Super Mario Bros. (Note: this must be only the single game, not the...
By: pjgat09

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 1 Apr 2011 08:00:10 PDT NESBot-Arduino-Powered-Robot-beating-Super-Mario- http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-Arduino-Powered-Chess-Playing-Robo/
How to Build an Arduino Powered Chess Playing Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FII/SZLT/GLFUDSDQ/FIISZLTGLFUDSDQ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FII/SZLT/GLFUDSDQ/FIISZLTGLFUDSDQ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FII/SZLT/GLFUDSDQ/FIISZLTGLFUDSDQ.SMALL.jpg E5DRH6UGKS0RWFN mJusticz Judging by the sheer number of chess related Instructables, I think it's safe to say the community enjoys the game.  It can be difficult, however, to find someone who plays on the same level you do.  To solve this dilemma, and to increase my playing skills, I built this arduino powered chess playing...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 6 Aug 2012 18:30:03 PDT How-to-Build-an-Arduino-Powered-Chess-Playing-Robo 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/Build-a-Microwave-Transformer-Homemade-Welder/
Build a Microwave Transformer Homemade Stick/Arc Welder - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FTN/OKM4/FAHIWACV/FTNOKM4FAHIWACV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTN/OKM4/FAHIWACV/FTNOKM4FAHIWACV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTN/OKM4/FAHIWACV/FTNOKM4FAHIWACV.SMALL.jpg E4JOULZFAHIWAC9 stasterisk I had no idea making a DIY welder would be so easy to do. And, it's pretty much FREE! Additionally, the stick welder you get is definitely better than anycheap commercial welder you can buy. Why is this homemade thing better than something you can buy? Because when you factor in shipping and labor ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:00:04 PDT Build-a-Microwave-Transformer-Homemade-Welder http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-coke-can-engine/
Simple coke can engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FCU/TDJK/GKQ36CTM/FCUTDJKGKQ36CTM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FCU/TDJK/GKQ36CTM/FCUTDJKGKQ36CTM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FCU/TDJK/GKQ36CTM/FCUTDJKGKQ36CTM.SMALL.jpg EALNQLKGKJF7K84 scraptopower This is a simple coke can Stirling engine you can make in under an hour. No epoxy or RTV needed, just super-glue. It's all supported by steel wire, with spade connectors for all of the bearings. Important note: It has been found that aluminium drinks cans need additional cooling around the top beca...
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