http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Wed, 22 May 2013 05:09:54 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-your-Everything-Really-Really-Fast/
How to Build your Everything Really Really Fast - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F2W/ADS2/HAQ383IC/F2WADS2HAQ383IC.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F2W/ADS2/HAQ383IC/F2WADS2HAQ383IC.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F2W/ADS2/HAQ383IC/F2WADS2HAQ383IC.SMALL.jpg EDWMU06HAUNMJ7P teamtestbot A few years ago, I wrote a short document on methods for rapidly fabricating elements of mechanical systems entitled How to Build Your Robot Really Really Fast. It was catered towards students in MIT's 2.007 introductory design and manufacturing class for which I was a lab assistant at the time. The...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:00:06 PDT How-to-Build-your-Everything-Really-Really-Fast http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Touch-Sensor/
DIY Touch Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FKF/BMDP/F8Y3RMTC/FKFBMDPF8Y3RMTC.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FKF/BMDP/F8Y3RMTC/FKFBMDPF8Y3RMTC.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FKF/BMDP/F8Y3RMTC/FKFBMDPF8Y3RMTC.SMALL.jpg E7EGX3JF8Y3RMTK giladlotan This is a short instructable on how to use the Qprox IC (QT113G) as a touch sensor. Using this IC, you can essentially turn any object into a touch switch. This simple circuit may be hooked up to a microcontroller (in this case I used the MAKE controller board).
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:01:03 PDT DIY-Touch-Sensor http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Tetris-DVD-or-book-shelf/
Build a Tetris DVD (or book) shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FN5/ASM6/F23Z36QS/FN5ASM6F23Z36QS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN5/ASM6/F23Z36QS/FN5ASM6F23Z36QS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN5/ASM6/F23Z36QS/FN5ASM6F23Z36QS.SMALL.jpg E146K5AF23Z36R8 odecom5 This instructable will involve creating a DVD/book shelf that is stackable in any number of configurations. You may recognize these pieces from something ;) This tutorial borrows the various pieces from Tetris and allows you to make a unique and classy DVD shelf that looks great and will fit into wh...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:01:05 PDT Build-a-Tetris-DVD-or-book-shelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-low-waste-trestle-table/
Cheap, easy, low-waste trestle table plans - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FRO/A16P/GI0TG101/FROA16PGI0TG101.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FRO/A16P/GI0TG101/FROA16PGI0TG101.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FRO/A16P/GI0TG101/FROA16PGI0TG101.SMALL.jpg EUOILTOGI0TCMA0 aeray Build an attractive trestle table for about $100.00, in an hour and a half, using common materials, and minimum number of tools. It is suitable for dining or as a work table. It can can be set up or taken apart in a minute or two, using no tools, and stores compactly. There are several holes to dr...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:00:05 PDT Cheap-easy-low-waste-trestle-table http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-illustrate-your-own-Instructable/
How to illustrate your own Instructable - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F56/DTMA/FK3O7TIP/F56DTMAFK3O7TIP.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F56/DTMA/FK3O7TIP/F56DTMAFK3O7TIP.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F56/DTMA/FK3O7TIP/F56DTMAFK3O7TIP.SMALL.jpg EXPLMLHFK3O7TIR KaptinScarlet Every time I do an instructable someone asks how I draw the illustrations that I use. It's not difficult really and this instructable will help you do the same (if you want) or at the very least, it will show you what I do and how I do it. Writing an instructable is like telling a story, so the pr...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 10 May 2011 05:00:07 PDT How-to-illustrate-your-own-Instructable http://www.instructables.com/id/Electroforming-an-Iris-Seed-Pod/
Electroforming an Iris Seed Pod - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FLY/E1YA/FDYPTBD2/FLYE1YAFDYPTBD2.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FLY/E1YA/FDYPTBD2/FLYE1YAFDYPTBD2.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FLY/E1YA/FDYPTBD2/FLYE1YAFDYPTBD2.SMALL.jpg E8LZ5DGFDYPTBDE MaggieJs How to electroform an organic object (iris seed pod). Commonly referred to as "dipping" in metal, think bronze baby shoes!
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 19 Mar 2011 06:30:17 PDT Electroforming-an-Iris-Seed-Pod http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-CNC-complete-plans-and-instructions/
Mini CNC router, complete plans and instructions - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FSO/1CGE/GLL4YD7N/FSO1CGEGLL4YD7N.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FSO/1CGE/GLL4YD7N/FSO1CGEGLL4YD7N.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FSO/1CGE/GLL4YD7N/FSO1CGEGLL4YD7N.SMALL.jpg EQ96TN1GLFUD75I berbefarac <br /> The Mini CNC project is a complete set of plans and instructions on how to build a 3 axis CNC machine that is functional and also precise. The Mini CNC is ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:00:03 PST Mini-CNC-complete-plans-and-instructions 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 12 Jan 2013 01:00:02 PST Pocket-laser-engraver http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodpunk-LED-Desk-Lamp/
Woodpunk LED Desk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F1Y/IHF7/GDTLSUQN/F1YIHF7GDTLSUQN.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F1Y/IHF7/GDTLSUQN/F1YIHF7GDTLSUQN.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F1Y/IHF7/GDTLSUQN/F1YIHF7GDTLSUQN.SMALL.jpg EUT7ZI1GD2J39GW jeff-o The Woodpunk LED Desk Lamp is the result of being inspired, perhaps more than a year ago, by a design I saw on a design blog.  It's a bit of a pet peeve that all these fantastic ideas are flaunted but never produced.  So, I set about making my own wooden desk lamp, and I am extremely pleased with th...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:30:16 PDT Woodpunk-LED-Desk-Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-gear-clock-with-Chronodot/
Laser cut gear clock - with ChronoDot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F07/NJEK/GSR9JDWC/F07NJEKGSR9JDWC.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F07/NJEK/GSR9JDWC/F07NJEKGSR9JDWC.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F07/NJEK/GSR9JDWC/F07NJEKGSR9JDWC.SMALL.jpg EPXNOB5GSFTZD96 bpwagner This summer, my hackerspace LVL1 (in Louisville, Ky) got an awesome laser cutter http://fslaser.com/40w-deluxe-hobby-laser-engraver-and-cutter.  LVL1 is an awesome community of creative folks that like to build stuff.  You can always check out what we are up to at http://www.lvl1.org.  If you like i...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:30:02 PST Laser-cut-gear-clock-with-Chronodot http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Meshlab-to-Clean-and-Assemble-Laser-Scan-Dat/
Using Meshlab to Clean and Assemble Laser Scan Data - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F3M/41G4/FXHJYAVM/F3M41G4FXHJYAVM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F3M/41G4/FXHJYAVM/F3M41G4FXHJYAVM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F3M/41G4/FXHJYAVM/F3M41G4FXHJYAVM.SMALL.jpg E1SZSHVFXETT8TE 3rivers3d Meshlab is an open source software program used to manipulate and edit mesh data. This tutorial will specifically show how to assemble, clean and reconstruct data from a 3D laser scanner. The techniques used with the scanner used here should apply to scan data from any machine, but first read any do...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 21 May 2013 13:32:06 PDT Using-Meshlab-to-Clean-and-Assemble-Laser-Scan-Dat