http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Sat, 18 May 2013 16:25:32 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-To-Build-Stepper-Controller-from-a-Recycled-M/
Easy To Build Stepper Controller from Recycled Materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FM6/3ROE/FROA0LXU/FM63ROEFROA0LXU.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FM6/3ROE/FROA0LXU/FM63ROEFROA0LXU.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FM6/3ROE/FROA0LXU/FM63ROEFROA0LXU.SMALL.jpg EUJIWS6FROAAGSO murray484 *****You can see more of my projects and updates to my current projects on my website: Colvins.ca***** ***For Support on this Project, Please use the forum on my website. Just go to http://colvins.ca and click the forum link on the side bar.*** I am 14 I have always wanted to build a cnc machine b...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:37:29 PDT Easy-To-Build-Stepper-Controller-from-a-Recycled-M http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Breadboard-Power-Supply/
Make A Breadboard Power Supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZ4/4WQI/FN84QXZO/FZ44WQIFN84QXZO.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZ4/4WQI/FN84QXZO/FZ44WQIFN84QXZO.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZ4/4WQI/FN84QXZO/FZ44WQIFN84QXZO.SMALL.jpg EE54H6CFN84QXZB Nerdz This was a weekend project that I did so I can use a breadboard and get power to it. Some of my projects involve using 5V for a logic supply, while for others I may need a higher voltage. In this instructable I'll show how you can use a fixed voltage regulator as a adjustable one. The advantage of t...
By: Nerdz

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:01:16 PDT Make-A-Breadboard-Power-Supply http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-the-Worlds-Smallest-Electronic-Shock/
Build a World's Smallest Electronic Shocker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FES/AEBY/FIZPILCT/FESAEBYFIZPILCT.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FES/AEBY/FIZPILCT/FESAEBYFIZPILCT.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FES/AEBY/FIZPILCT/FESAEBYFIZPILCT.SMALL.jpg EE81G1NFIY4K3JS Plasmana This amazing little shocker is very tiny and can be hidden almost anywhere and give someone a surprise shock! It can operated by almost any 1.5v batteries! So, on this instructable, I will show you how to make shockers that is smaller than a penny!However, the biggest disadvantage of this shocker is...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:31:02 PDT How-to-build-the-Worlds-Smallest-Electronic-Shock http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-you-cars-instrument-panel-lights-with-LEDs/
Replace you cars instrument panel lights with LEDs. - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FN2/SA9H/FHAVXX5O/FN2SA9HFHAVXX5O.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FN2/SA9H/FHAVXX5O/FN2SA9HFHAVXX5O.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FN2/SA9H/FHAVXX5O/FN2SA9HFHAVXX5O.SMALL.jpg ENP8GKIFHDY7MAY trayo The bulbs behind my Tachometer burned out a while ago and I decided I would replace them with LEDs. I also replaced the ones behind the speedometer as well. Overall I probably spent more on this project than normal, but I bought a few miscellaneous items. My car is a 1992 Nissan Pick-up. NOTE: This ...
By: trayo

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 19 Mar 2011 08:30:25 PDT Replace-you-cars-instrument-panel-lights-with-LEDs 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...
By: CharredPC

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/Makeshift-Breadboard-Multimeter-Probe/
Makeshift Breadboard Multimeter Probe - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FO6/2O56/FEAHE6IW/FO62O56FEAHE6IW.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FO6/2O56/FEAHE6IW/FO62O56FEAHE6IW.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FO6/2O56/FEAHE6IW/FO62O56FEAHE6IW.SMALL.jpg ES25K9GFEAHE6J3 the_don125 Have you ever been going along building a circuit on a breadboard, and suddenly, you need to check something with the multimeter, but your good probes are nowhere to be found, and your backups are too large to fit? This instructable will go through how to make a standard 1/4W carbon film resistor i...
By: the_don125

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 4 Apr 2011 18:00:27 PDT Makeshift-Breadboard-Multimeter-Probe http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-your-first-robot/
How to build your first Robot ($ 85) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJ2/FVLU/FDO29C6M/FJ2FVLUFDO29C6M.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJ2/FVLU/FDO29C6M/FJ2FVLUFDO29C6M.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJ2/FVLU/FDO29C6M/FJ2FVLUFDO29C6M.SMALL.jpg E0FCN34FDO29C86 fritsl I HAVE MADE A NEW AND UPDATED VERSION OF THIS. PLEASE FIND IT HERE http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-first-robot-an-actual-programma/ ******************************************************************************** Update: To some 10.000 people who already read this post, I would lik...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 6 Apr 2011 17:30:09 PDT How-to-build-your-first-robot http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Stick-Bass/
Electric Stick Bass - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F37/ONKF/FBVHE1U8/F37ONKFFBVHE1U8.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F37/ONKF/FBVHE1U8/F37ONKFFBVHE1U8.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F37/ONKF/FBVHE1U8/F37ONKFFBVHE1U8.SMALL.jpg EBUC0TVFBVHE1UE dentsinger UPDATE:012808 -Added audio file profiling the stick bass minus overdubbed guitars for clarity of tone.- UPDATE:013108 - Added Piezo transducer close-up of back side. An electric bass is created using 1 broken bass string, 1 piezo transducer, part of a cheap wooden easel leg, and 2 metal rods from a...
By: dentsinger

Continue Reading »]]> play Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:30:52 PDT Electric-Stick-Bass http://www.instructables.com/id/Op-amp-headphone-amplifier/
Op-amp headphone amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FM2/YY58/F6B7SVNV/FM2YY58F6B7SVNV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM2/YY58/F6B7SVNV/FM2YY58F6B7SVNV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM2/YY58/F6B7SVNV/FM2YY58F6B7SVNV.SMALL.jpg EHMYILWF6B7SUP9 neelandan This is a headphone amplifier similiar to the one designed by Chu Moy. For reference, the original Chu Moy article is here while a great tutorial on building it is here. I have used a different dual operational amplifier, the RC4560, manufactured by Texas Instruments, in the TSSOP package, and chip ...
By: neelandan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 7 Apr 2011 04:30:03 PDT Op-amp-headphone-amplifier http://www.instructables.com/id/Valentines-Day-Cards--Show-em-where-to-shove-em/
Valentines Day Cards: Show 'em where to shove 'em - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7P/LLBK/FCEIJA7X/F7PLLBKFCEIJA7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7P/LLBK/FCEIJA7X/F7PLLBKFCEIJA7X.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7P/LLBK/FCEIJA7X/F7PLLBKFCEIJA7X.SMALL.jpg ED9IW9VFCEIJA7Z Doctor What Hmph. Valentines day is here again. Time to go into deep depression. I know, lets celebrate loneliness together. Schools and offices share cards, "You are a great friend", "Super Teacher!!!", and "Be Mine". You can shove those cards right up my... um, well, you know. Basically, it's a valentin...
By: Doctor What

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:30:15 PDT Valentines-Day-Cards--Show-em-where-to-shove-em http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Parts-Storage/
Ultimate Parts Storage - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F1C/3NDL/F9T403YG/F1C3NDLF9T403YG.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F1C/3NDL/F9T403YG/F1C3NDLF9T403YG.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F1C/3NDL/F9T403YG/F1C3NDLF9T403YG.SMALL.jpg EPPLCQ2F9T403YF tomward If you like making things, you probably have hundreds or even thousands of little parts - nuts, bolts, screws, electronic parts, etc. This is one of the cheapest, most compact, flexible, portable and simple ways of storing them - in folders you can put on a bookshelf! This is an embarrassingly sim...
By: tomward

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:30:36 PDT Ultimate-Parts-Storage http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-build-CNC-Mill-Stepper-Motor-and-Driver-ci/
Easy to build CNC Mill Stepper Motor and Driver circuits - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F5L/OYU4/F5R8QRL0/F5LOYU4F5R8QRL0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5L/OYU4/F5R8QRL0/F5LOYU4F5R8QRL0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5L/OYU4/F5R8QRL0/F5LOYU4F5R8QRL0.SMALL.jpg EJ3KFVBF5R8QRL3 Tom McGuire This is a follow up to the Easy to Build Desk Top 3 Axis CNC Milling Machine Once you get the machine all put together its time to make it go. So it's time to drive the motors. And here I've put together a circuit that I think is the absolute cheapest and easiest way to control stepper motors wit...
By: Tom McGuire

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:00:35 PDT Easy-to-build-CNC-Mill-Stepper-Motor-and-Driver-ci http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-good%2c-cheap%2c-upgradeable-sheet-plastic-vacu/
Make a good, cheap, upgradeable sheet plastic vacuum former - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FYA/5MUI/F3ETRVC8/FYA5MUIF3ETRVC8.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYA/5MUI/F3ETRVC8/FYA5MUIF3ETRVC8.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYA/5MUI/F3ETRVC8/FYA5MUIF3ETRVC8.SMALL.jpg E8RW98YF3C4XLCQ drcrash Tired of buying cheap plastic crap? Now you can make your own!Or you can make nice and surprisingly sturdy plastic stuff in amazing shapes, amaze your friends with your technical prowess, and be the life of the party.Vacuum forming is a technique for shaping sheet plastics into 3D shapes, which you...
By: drcrash

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:31:14 PDT Make-a-good%2c-cheap%2c-upgradeable-sheet-plastic-vacu http://www.instructables.com/id/Desk-top-Soldering-Press-with-L.E.D/
Desk-top Soldering Press! (with L.E.D) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FNT/KVGX/FBU37A3J/FNTKVGXFBU37A3J.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FNT/KVGX/FBU37A3J/FNTKVGXFBU37A3J.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FNT/KVGX/FBU37A3J/FNTKVGXFBU37A3J.SMALL.jpg E3KU3VOFBU37A4H kruser495 I was getting tired of having to heat up my soldering iron just for one thing, so i created my own solution. This is very sturdy and reliable. Believe it or not, it solders wires better than a regular soldering iron and it has a L.E.D. for light! (Big thanks to guyfrom7up for helping me with the ...
By: kruser495

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 9 May 2011 07:30:07 PDT Desk-top-Soldering-Press-with-L.E.D http://www.instructables.com/id/Bread-Board-from-IDE-Cables/
Bread Board from IDE Cables - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZF/V7IV/FBTPSIK5/FZFV7IVFBTPSIK5.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZF/V7IV/FBTPSIK5/FZFV7IVFBTPSIK5.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZF/V7IV/FBTPSIK5/FZFV7IVFBTPSIK5.SMALL.jpg EXWL27WFBTPSIKA stone3408 Today we are going to be building a bread borad for protyping circuits. Most of the parts you have lying around. The idea here is not to replace large store bought bread boards but, to construct small units that could be part of a larger project.
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 3 May 2011 00:30:08 PDT Bread-Board-from-IDE-Cables http://www.instructables.com/id/Ways-to-restore-lost-data/
Ways to restore lost data - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F9M/CNZ5/FB11KYMJ/F9MCNZ5FB11KYMJ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F9M/CNZ5/FB11KYMJ/F9MCNZ5FB11KYMJ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F9M/CNZ5/FB11KYMJ/F9MCNZ5FB11KYMJ.SMALL.gif E4QCVRHFB11KYML gigafide This video tutorial shows you ways of restoring files four different ways. I do not claim this video to be the ultimate way to restore files. These are just suggestions, so if you know of better methods, please leave a comment with the suggested method. Listed below are the four different ways and t...
By: gigafide

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:30:40 PDT Ways-to-restore-lost-data http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Lumber/
How to Get Cheap or Free Hardwood Lumber - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FN1/9MIV/FBN9VTUS/FN19MIVFBN9VTUS.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FN1/9MIV/FBN9VTUS/FN19MIVFBN9VTUS.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FN1/9MIV/FBN9VTUS/FN19MIVFBN9VTUS.SMALL.jpg EXG5P1DFBN9VTW1 TimAnderson Here's how to buy new lumber in bundles for less than firewood. This seems to work best for hardwoods, cabinetmaker type stuff. This is how I got the wood for these nice shelves and this human-powered hydrofoil and many othe projects.Construction grade lumber, seems there's no bottom end to that mar...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:01:07 PDT Cheap-Lumber 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...
By: tymm

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 5 Apr 2011 02:00:03 PDT uDuino-Very-Low-Cost-Arduino-Compatible-Developme http://www.instructables.com/id/Safety-Pin-Wings/
Safety Pin Wings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F43/XQUE/F54HJ2TQ/F43XQUEF54HJ2TQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F43/XQUE/F54HJ2TQ/F43XQUEF54HJ2TQ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F43/XQUE/F54HJ2TQ/F43XQUEF54HJ2TQ.SMALL.jpg ESOHS3QF54HJ2TV Smexy Dead This is the design that my friends like the most out of my safety pin jackets, and a few people have told me they'd like an instructable on how to make them. So here we go! A more general set of instructions for a safety pin jacket is available here.
By: Smexy Dead

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:30:28 PDT Safety-Pin-Wings http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Windows-XP-Optimization-Guide/
The Windows XP Optimization Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FS5/BR5D/F6B7W9OH/FS5BR5DF6B7W9OH.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS5/BR5D/F6B7W9OH/FS5BR5DF6B7W9OH.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS5/BR5D/F6B7W9OH/FS5BR5DF6B7W9OH.SMALL.jpg ECNI2BZF6B7SZ0N crestind The Complete Guide to Optimizing Windows XP. This guide will keep your computer responsive and snappy.
By: crestind

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 3 Apr 2011 18:00:27 PDT The-Windows-XP-Optimization-Guide 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

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 6 Apr 2011 05:00:07 PDT Laser-cutter-start-slicing-stuff-for-under-50-dol 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/Throwing-Coin-Popper/
Throwing Coin Popper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FL4/6XDW/F9052F69/FL46XDWF9052F69.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FL4/6XDW/F9052F69/FL46XDWF9052F69.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FL4/6XDW/F9052F69/FL46XDWF9052F69.SMALL.jpg EX4AJRSF9052F6C majjck Learn how to make a very cool loud popper using only a few materials that are very easy to obtain. Please note that this is my first instructable.
By: majjck

Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:03 PST Throwing-Coin-Popper