http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Wed, 22 May 2013 08:16:01 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/pvc-kayak/
pvc kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ0/YSTO/3ZHES9J4P3P/FZ0YSTO3ZHES9J4P3P.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ0/YSTO/3ZHES9J4P3P/FZ0YSTO3ZHES9J4P3P.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ0/YSTO/3ZHES9J4P3P/FZ0YSTO3ZHES9J4P3P.SMALL.jpg E03P4NPAWDES9J4PPG hellokeller First it was the PVC marshmallow gun, then it was the willow tree kayak then came the PVC Kayak. I was inspired by the first two projects and they happily came together. I used {10} PVC pipes (1/2in) each 10ft long from Home depot, {28} 45 degree elbows, {2} rolls of duct tape, {1} 11' by 15' tarp...
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:37:05 PST pvc-kayak http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Your-Own-Prototypes-%3a-How-to-make-your/
How to Make Your Own Prototypes : How to make your own Plastic Vacuum Former - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ6/KQQ2/NACEYJ3I363/FJ6KQQ2NACEYJ3I363.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ6/KQQ2/NACEYJ3I363/FJ6KQQ2NACEYJ3I363.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ6/KQQ2/NACEYJ3I363/FJ6KQQ2NACEYJ3I363.SMALL.jpg ELPFLBN6A9EYJ3I2F0 sheekgeek Make a Plastic Vacuum Molder using parts around the house. NOTE--This article was originally posted at SheekGeek. This is my first tutorial or instructable. Plastic vacuum formers are an important part of prototyping. If you need a nice plastic robot body, or custom case for a project you are doing...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:01:08 PDT How-to-Make-Your-Own-Prototypes-%3a-How-to-make-your http://www.instructables.com/id/Vacuum-to-Wet-Vac/
Vacuum to Wet-Vac - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F9T/YABS/URPETOMLE93/F9TYABSURPETOMLE93.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9T/YABS/URPETOMLE93/F9TYABSURPETOMLE93.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9T/YABS/URPETOMLE93/F9TYABSURPETOMLE93.SMALL.jpg ELU3E5F619ETOMLEAN montanaro2006 I came up with this when I was house sitting for my parents and the basement started to flood. The original was made with a 5 gallon bucket. I have made two since and found that culligan style water jugs work better. I don't have one currently constructed, I am bored at work and piece this together ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:00:59 PDT Vacuum-to-Wet-Vac http://www.instructables.com/id/Instant-Kite-Boat/
Instant Kite Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FKI/L12W/IAIEP27Y567/FKIL12WIAIEP27Y567.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKI/L12W/IAIEP27Y567/FKIL12WIAIEP27Y567.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKI/L12W/IAIEP27Y567/FKIL12WIAIEP27Y567.SMALL.jpg EQ3R34Q8B3EP287BU8 TimAnderson We bought a pile of catamaran parts on craigslist, tied it all together, and pulled it around SF Bay with a 21 meter kitesurfing kite. All in just a few short hours hey- give me your old sailboat and windsurf junk to build into the next experiment. I'm in Emeryville, CA. Send email to robot(at)mit....
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:01:17 PDT Instant-Kite-Boat http://www.instructables.com/id/Construction-of-Two-Portuguese-Style-Dinghies-Sma/
Construction of Two Portuguese Style Dinghies (Small Boats) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FR7/1XPQ/USMEPD7R5M1/FR71XPQUSMEPD7R5M1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR7/1XPQ/USMEPD7R5M1/FR71XPQUSMEPD7R5M1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR7/1XPQ/USMEPD7R5M1/FR71XPQUSMEPD7R5M1.SMALL.jpg EQ4HRH5IKAEPD7R26N rook999 This project covers the construction of two rowboats that are primarily constructed with three sheets of plywood. The design is not mine. I used a design by Hannu Vartiala, a very generous boat enthusiast who has graciously provided boat plans free of charge on his website. This project can be foun...
By: rook999

Continue Reading »]]> outside Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:00:04 PDT Construction-of-Two-Portuguese-Style-Dinghies-Sma http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Bracelet/
Hardware Store Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXM/248Y/F1A4XWQG/FXM248YF1A4XWQG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXM/248Y/F1A4XWQG/FXM248YF1A4XWQG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXM/248Y/F1A4XWQG/FXM248YF1A4XWQG.SMALL.jpg EQEXA3IF0R12W7A RaNDoMLeiGH Make a classy bracelet from hardware store materials! This simple bracelet looks very upscale, but is inexpensive, classic, and easy.
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 6 Jul 2011 17:00:05 PDT Hardware-Store-Bracelet http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Life-Better-with-a-Sailboat-in-a-Closet/
Make Life Better with a Sailboat-in-a-Closet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/C0ME/WZWEV2ZKMU2/FS6C0MEWZWEV2ZKMU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/C0ME/WZWEV2ZKMU2/FS6C0MEWZWEV2ZKMU2.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/C0ME/WZWEV2ZKMU2/FS6C0MEWZWEV2ZKMU2.SMALL.jpg ERIIBDCCOTEPUCHZ1K Wade Tarzia [SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION: If you like this kind of writing style, feel free to visit my blog, Tristram Shandy in the 21st Century, www.tristramshandy21st.blogspot.com.  If you do NOT like my style, do NOT visit the blog! I want no harm to come to you!  NOTE May 2011 -- I have been a little lazy at ...
By: Wade Tarzia

Continue Reading »]]> outside Sun, 15 May 2011 18:30:10 PDT Make-Life-Better-with-a-Sailboat-in-a-Closet http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-a-USB-Keyboard/
Hacking a USB Keyboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FN8/EKT0/F02P2KA0/FN8EKT0F02P2KA0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN8/EKT0/F02P2KA0/FN8EKT0F02P2KA0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN8/EKT0/F02P2KA0/FN8EKT0F02P2KA0.SMALL.jpg ERQH5YWNUIEP2874LM randofo How to hack a USB keyboard or any keyboard for that matter. Send inputs into the computer without a pesky microcontroller.
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:00:32 PDT Hacking-a-USB-Keyboard http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-chocolate-printer-made-from-LEGO/
3D chocolate printer made from LEGO - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F06/LGJU/FAKEP27QRZS/F06LGJUFAKEP27QRZS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F06/LGJU/FAKEP27QRZS/F06LGJUFAKEP27QRZS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F06/LGJU/FAKEP27QRZS/F06LGJUFAKEP27QRZS.SMALL.jpg EVWPI8981LEP2862CL saul Using lego and a few custom components a 3D printer for chocolate is possible. I did this project a long time ago so the documentation is incomplete, but hopefully it will inspire someone to rebuild it and fill in the blanks.
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:30:48 PDT 3D-chocolate-printer-made-from-LEGO http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Human-Powered-Hydrofoil----The-%22Hydrothopter%22/
DIY Human Powered Wooden Hydrofoil - The "Hydrothopter" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4B/UGL0/F2297C5X/F4BUGL0F2297C5X.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4B/UGL0/F2297C5X/F4BUGL0F2297C5X.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4B/UGL0/F2297C5X/F4BUGL0F2297C5X.SMALL.jpg EW28Z3LF18DW901 TimAnderson Behold! The HYDROTHOPTER! The human powered hydrofoil you can build yourself. It's made from mother nature's favorite material, WOOD! As seen in Fly a Human Powered Hydrofoil, this amazing thing will be bigger than the Segway and the Internet put together! Do you like this Instructable? Digg it! ...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> outside Fri, 1 Jul 2011 02:37:07 PDT DIY-Human-Powered-Hydrofoil----The-%22Hydrothopter%22 http://www.instructables.com/id/Office-supply-glider/
Office supply glider - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0V/PQ84/3F7EV2Z5XV0/F0VPQ843F7EV2Z5XV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0V/PQ84/3F7EV2Z5XV0/F0VPQ843F7EV2Z5XV0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0V/PQ84/3F7EV2Z5XV0/F0VPQ843F7EV2Z5XV0.SMALL.jpg EWAKO7MK0UEV2Z5XVV Tool Using Animal Silly little glider made from office junk. you'll need foam core board double sided tape bamboo skewer and a paper clip Btw this isn't my first instructable, flame on
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Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:00:43 PDT Office-supply-glider http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-kiteboard/
Plywood kiteboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIG/OYKR/CZTEP27QT8V/FIGOYKRCZTEP27QT8V.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIG/OYKR/CZTEP27QT8V/FIGOYKRCZTEP27QT8V.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIG/OYKR/CZTEP27QT8V/FIGOYKRCZTEP27QT8V.SMALL.jpg EL28SFHI8UEP2862A4 ewilhelm Unsatisfied with commercial kitesurfing boards, I decided to make my own. I found the commercial boards to have too much rocker, too many fins, stupid graphics, and, worst of all, too high a price tag. With $50 worth of marine grade plywood you can build a board that will drop the jaws of all the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:37:11 PDT Plywood-kiteboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-%22Warp%22%2c-a-full-contact-combat-RC-aircraft./
Build a "Warp", a full-contact combat RC aircraft. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FQU/HKJ6/F1L8W012/FQUHKJ6F1L8W012.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQU/HKJ6/F1L8W012/FQUHKJ6F1L8W012.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQU/HKJ6/F1L8W012/FQUHKJ6F1L8W012.SMALL.jpg EI21NJQF1L8VZQO Don H. Some of the guys at the local RC club (Brindlee Mountain RC Club) and other clubs around the North Alabama area have designed a plane for full contact combat flying. The whole object is to bump/crash into the other guy(s) and have their plane hit the ground before yours does. The current Warp has ev...
By: Don H.

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:30:25 PDT Build-a-%22Warp%22%2c-a-full-contact-combat-RC-aircraft. http://www.instructables.com/id/PC-remote-control/
PC remote control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F8Q/IHE8/QHYEVYDWBM4/F8QIHE8QHYEVYDWBM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8Q/IHE8/QHYEVYDWBM4/F8QIHE8QHYEVYDWBM4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8Q/IHE8/QHYEVYDWBM4/F8QIHE8QHYEVYDWBM4.SMALL.jpg E14V771LTBEVYDV957 Zujus NOTE: This project was posted in 2006. Please view it as LEGACY project only. Because the software available changed dramatically also most of the new computers don't have COM ports anymore. This project contains all about how to make a chip to control your computer remotely with almost any remote ...
By: Zujus

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:00:07 PST PC-remote-control http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cutter-Contest-Update%3a-Fewer-Rules%2c-More-Tim/
2007 Laser Cutter Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJA/V0KL/F0VDCQ09/FJAV0KLF0VDCQ09.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJA/V0KL/F0VDCQ09/FJAV0KLF0VDCQ09.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJA/V0KL/F0VDCQ09/FJAV0KLF0VDCQ09.SMALL.jpg E1DESIMF0H63N2Z ewilhelm Check out the 2008 Universal Laser Cutter contest here!The winners are in and the results posted! Check them out here in the Instructables blog!You've seen all the sweet laser cutter Instructables, and dreamed about the projects you'd build if you had one.First you'll tattoo your laptop, then build...
By: ewilhelm

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:00:23 PDT Laser-Cutter-Contest-Update%3a-Fewer-Rules%2c-More-Tim http://www.instructables.com/id/Han-Solo-in-carbonite-chocolate-bar!/
Han Solo in carbonite chocolate bar! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F8Q/B748/F1B3RCWG/F8QB748F1B3RCWG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8Q/B748/F1B3RCWG/F8QB748F1B3RCWG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8Q/B748/F1B3RCWG/F8QB748F1B3RCWG.SMALL.jpg E2HBY2DF1B3RCVY FreakCitySF This is an instructable on how to make your own Han Solo in Carbonite chocolate bar! But using these basic instructions you can make ANY kind of chocolate bar or mold!So what I used was food grade silicone. There are many brands who have different names for it.There are different grades, cures, dur...
By: FreakCitySF

Continue Reading »]]> food Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:30:18 PDT Han-Solo-in-carbonite-chocolate-bar! http://www.instructables.com/id/Ghetto-Programming%3a-Getting-started-with-AVR-micro/
Ghetto Programming: Getting started with AVR microprocessors on the cheap. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJI/TNEC/C8MEUKIKV6Y/FJITNECC8MEUKIKV6Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJI/TNEC/C8MEUKIKV6Y/FJITNECC8MEUKIKV6Y.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJI/TNEC/C8MEUKIKV6Y/FJITNECC8MEUKIKV6Y.SMALL.jpg E5H5UDWB5UEUKIKV8V The Real Elliot Microprocessors are so cheap these days. If only there were a way to program them up just as cheaply... *wavy dream-sequence lines*In this instructable, find out how to build up a complete AVR microprocessor toolchain: compiler, programmer software, programmer hardware, and some simple demos to get...
By: The Real Elliot

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:30:35 PDT Ghetto-Programming%3a-Getting-started-with-AVR-micro http://www.instructables.com/id/The-No-Sew-Fabric-Bill-Roll/
The No-Sew Fabric Bill-Roll - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FYM/NR2D/F0X1RU5B/FYMNR2DF0X1RU5B.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYM/NR2D/F0X1RU5B/FYMNR2DF0X1RU5B.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYM/NR2D/F0X1RU5B/FYMNR2DF0X1RU5B.SMALL.jpg E6U12QTF0X1RU2B Kiteman Everybody likes a big roll of bills in their pocket, but, really, who actually carries that kind of cash around with them? This is a neat way of getting that big-roll feel, whilst preventing Crumpled Bill Syndrome, curse of the cash-short Maker.
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Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:00:04 PDT The-No-Sew-Fabric-Bill-Roll http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-party-at-Instructables-when-the-CEO-is-IN-t/
How to party at Instructables when the CEO is out of the office - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F5P/L4YW/F1A4XV8O/F5PL4YWF1A4XV8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5P/L4YW/F1A4XV8O/F5PL4YWF1A4XV8O.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5P/L4YW/F1A4XV8O/F5PL4YWF1A4XV8O.SMALL.jpg E84DYNBF1A4XV8R noahw Instructables CEO ewilhelm is in the office today so the Instructables development team decided to cut loose and party! (Let us know if anything at the site got broken as a result of our messing around - we'll fix it!)
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Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:30:01 PDT How-to-party-at-Instructables-when-the-CEO-is-IN-t http://www.instructables.com/id/Expensive-Looking-Indoor-Plant-in-a-Glass-Case/
Expensive Looking Indoor Plant in a Glass Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FBX/0TOC/F1U9XTIK/FBX0TOCF1U9XTIK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBX/0TOC/F1U9XTIK/FBX0TOCF1U9XTIK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBX/0TOC/F1U9XTIK/FBX0TOCF1U9XTIK.SMALL.jpg E8X4BB1F1U9XTK0 Alexdc Walking past an expensive furniture store the other night, I saw a cool looking fern sitting inside a glass box. I thought this would make for an easy first instructable. Though it's not the hardest thing to assemble, it's a cool design idea that can be easily replicated for next to nothing.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:31:10 PDT Expensive-Looking-Indoor-Plant-in-a-Glass-Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Coating-Fabric-with-Liquid-Latex/
Coating Fabric with Liquid Latex - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FV0/EQX6/MSLEY95VFL1/FV0EQX6MSLEY95VFL1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FV0/EQX6/MSLEY95VFL1/FV0EQX6MSLEY95VFL1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FV0/EQX6/MSLEY95VFL1/FV0EQX6MSLEY95VFL1.SMALL.jpg E9G9CEDNZREY820F8E randofo This is an easy way to quickly make any fabric airtight. As such, you can use this technique to make a wide array of inflatable objects.
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:30:04 PDT Coating-Fabric-with-Liquid-Latex http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Zip-lock/
Camera Zip-lock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F5G/3MEF/8YCEP27R4CI/F5G3MEF8YCEP27R4CI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5G/3MEF/8YCEP27R4CI/F5G3MEF8YCEP27R4CI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5G/3MEF/8YCEP27R4CI/F5G3MEF8YCEP27R4CI.SMALL.jpg EB1ZE1LEK7EP28641O aneel You've got a snazzy digital camera, but you want to take it into a wet, dusty environment. Protect it with a simple zip-lock bag and a filter.
By: aneel

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:00:29 PDT Camera-Zip-lock http://www.instructables.com/id/Masquerade-Ball-Masks/
Masquerade Ball Masks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCG/DT4W/F1SVO8OI/FCGDT4WF1SVO8OI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCG/DT4W/F1SVO8OI/FCGDT4WF1SVO8OI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCG/DT4W/F1SVO8OI/FCGDT4WF1SVO8OI.SMALL.jpg EHN230UF1SVO8OK thydzik This instructable will explain how to make two different masks suitable for a masquerade ball. The two different mask types are suitable for male and female. ...
By: thydzik

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:30:30 PDT Masquerade-Ball-Masks http://www.instructables.com/id/Bitchin--Innertube-Wallet/
Bitchin' Innertube Wallet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FO2/Q4UF/F0X1RVBV/FO2Q4UFF0X1RVBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO2/Q4UF/F0X1RVBV/FO2Q4UFF0X1RVBV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO2/Q4UF/F0X1RVBV/FO2Q4UFF0X1RVBV.SMALL.jpg EWHFR7GF0X1RVBY jmengel Make a wallet out of duct tape? How 1992. I remember learning how to make a duct tape wallet at scout camp in 1992, and extended that lesson to a duct tape tie which I wore to any and all high school presentations or performances that required an increased level of attire. Needless to say, I had ...
By: jmengel

Continue Reading »]]> play Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:00:16 PDT Bitchin--Innertube-Wallet