http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:21:34 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Earthquake-Detector-1/
Earthquake Detector - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F1G/BFN2/H6S40WV1/F1GBFN2H6S40WV1.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F1G/BFN2/H6S40WV1/F1GBFN2H6S40WV1.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F1G/BFN2/H6S40WV1/F1GBFN2H6S40WV1.SMALL.jpg E34ZOV8H4AGLV12 audreyobscura I grew up in California, and have had the fortune of experiencing every major earthquake in this state since I was born. I love them and fear them at the same time! Earthquakes are exciting, but also mysterious. Living in such a seismically active state, there are earthquakes all the time that most ...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:00:03 PDT Earthquake-Detector-1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-data-of-temperature-and-humidity-on-MySQL-wit/
Save data of temperature and humidity on MySQL with Arduino Uno and Wifly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F32/10DY/H4AGJZT4/F3210DYH4AGJZT4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F32/10DY/H4AGJZT4/F3210DYH4AGJZT4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F32/10DY/H4AGJZT4/F3210DYH4AGJZT4.SMALL.jpg E2TUM6UH4AGJVFJ camilo.n1012 Hello guys, i make this instructable for the people that  liked the electronics and the botanic, with this you have the data about  the temperatura and the humidity of your orchard and register this in a data base MySQL. For this proyect you need some knowledge of programing in PHP and MySQL, we wi...
By: camilo.n1012

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:37:01 PDT Save-data-of-temperature-and-humidity-on-MySQL-wit http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Timer-Interrupts/
Arduino Timer Interrupts - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FYT/ZLFY/H3Z3SUFM/FYTZLFYH3Z3SUFM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FYT/ZLFY/H3Z3SUFM/FYTZLFYH3Z3SUFM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FYT/ZLFY/H3Z3SUFM/FYTZLFYH3Z3SUFM.SMALL.jpg E30THVJH3W56M06 amandaghassaei Timer interrupts allow you to perform a task at very specifically timed intervals regardless of what else is going on in your code.  In this instructable I'll explain how to setup and execute an interrupt in Clear Timer on Compare Match or CTC Mode.  Jump straight to step 2 if you are looking for sa...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:00:03 PDT Arduino-Timer-Interrupts http://www.instructables.com/id/Clone-a-Remote-with-Arduino/ /files/deriv/FWY/7E11/H401V5JY/FWY7E11H401V5JY.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FWY/7E11/H401V5JY/FWY7E11H401V5JY.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FWY/7E11/H401V5JY/FWY7E11H401V5JY.SMALL.jpg EUBWQL1H3Z3CCC7 randofo I recently needed to use the Arduino to control a stereo system, so rather than hack open the remote and wire into it, I decided to simply clone the signal. This was incredibly easy to do. Basically, I read the signal from the remote with a 38khz receiver, and then played it back with an IR LED. To...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 12 May 2013 22:30:01 PDT Clone-a-Remote-with-Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-pencil-drawing-into-a-capacitive-sensor-for/
Turn a pencil drawing into a capacitive sensor for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SMALL.jpg EB6S02WH2MYJX89 alan.chatham Did you know?  You can make pencil drawings reactive to touch for use with your projects!  It's really easy, and gives you a lot of flexibility in making interfaces for whatever microcontroller project you're making. I put this together as part of my UnoJoy project, where we're using the Arduino ...
By: alan.chatham

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 31 May 2012 13:00:10 PDT Turn-a-pencil-drawing-into-a-capacitive-sensor-for http://www.instructables.com/id/POLYRO-oPen-sOurce-friendLY-RObot/
POLYRO (oPen sOurce friendLY RObot) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJ8/P5OZ/GMX1RE2J/FJ8P5OZGMX1RE2J.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJ8/P5OZ/GMX1RE2J/FJ8P5OZGMX1RE2J.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJ8/P5OZ/GMX1RE2J/FJ8P5OZGMX1RE2J.SMALL.jpg E0HKZ63GN2XM4WV TimPayne This is an instructable on building a relatively low-cost wheeled robot platform for developing ROS applications. Think of ROS as an operating system for your robot (providing hardware abstraction, device drivers, libraries, visualizers, message-passing, package management, and more). THIS ROBOT IS ...
By: TimPayne

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 23 May 2011 20:30:30 PDT POLYRO-oPen-sOurce-friendLY-RObot http://www.instructables.com/id/Conductive-Rubber-Make-Touch-Sensitive-Robot-Skin/
Conductive Rubber: Make Touch Sensitive Robot Skin - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F5K/F1CX/H1DRXRQT/F5KF1CXH1DRXRQT.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F5K/F1CX/H1DRXRQT/F5KF1CXH1DRXRQT.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F5K/F1CX/H1DRXRQT/F5KF1CXH1DRXRQT.SMALL.jpg E4LJH2DH1DRXRQX mikey77 Make conductive rubber and use it to create a flexible touch sensitive robot skin. The resulting skin can be stretched across a frame or mounted on solid surfaces. It can also be mounted on curved surfaces or clothing. It is touch sensitive and will produce an electrical signal no matter where you ...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:30:01 PDT Conductive-Rubber-Make-Touch-Sensitive-Robot-Skin http://www.instructables.com/id/Perfboard-Hackduino-Arduino-compatible-circuit/
Perfboard Hackduino (Arduino-compatible circuit) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FP1/G1SF/G8XPR3E5/FP1G1SFG8XPR3E5.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FP1/G1SF/G8XPR3E5/FP1G1SFG8XPR3E5.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FP1/G1SF/G8XPR3E5/FP1G1SFG8XPR3E5.SMALL.jpg E2XUYI0G8XPR30M jmsaavedra Never again will you have to dismantle a finished project just to reuse an Arduino board! This tutorial will go through the steps involved in fabricating your own Arduino-compatible circuit using just ~$8 of parts (this includes the ATMega chip!).  This is perfect for installing and embedding in pe...
By: jmsaavedra

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:01:22 PDT Perfboard-Hackduino-Arduino-compatible-circuit http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-driver-for-a-stepper-motor/
How to make a driver for a stepper motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F3D/8Q97/GALH18KR/F3D8Q97GALH18KR.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F3D/8Q97/GALH18KR/F3D8Q97GALH18KR.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F3D/8Q97/GALH18KR/F3D8Q97GALH18KR.SMALL.jpg EV29MPFGALHEVL1 adibadro here we will see how to make a stepper motor driver using Toshiba's TB6560AHQ controller. This is a full featured controller which only needs 2 variables as input. it does all the work. Since i needed two of these i've made both of them.
By: adibadro

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:00:27 PDT How-to-make-a-driver-for-a-stepper-motor http://www.instructables.com/id/Open-Source-CNC-Toolpathing-Workflow/ /files/deriv/F62/JOFX/GP7IG592/F62JOFXGP7IG592.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F62/JOFX/GP7IG592/F62JOFXGP7IG592.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F62/JOFX/GP7IG592/F62JOFXGP7IG592.SMALL.jpg E29G5AYGPBDH3VP DIYLILCNC An overview of free & open-source toolpathing for the DIYLILCNC (or any 3-axis CNC). Turn a raster image into a G-Code engraving pattern with GIMP, Inkscape, Pycam and EMC2 in Ubuntu.
By: DIYLILCNC

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 1 Jun 2013 21:00:08 PDT Open-Source-CNC-Toolpathing-Workflow http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Spot-Welder/
Homemade Spot Welder - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F66/240S/FJADQC4H/F66240SFJADQC4H.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F66/240S/FJADQC4H/F66240SFJADQC4H.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F66/240S/FJADQC4H/F66240SFJADQC4H.SMALL.jpg E5T2IH1FJ8YVFOY jds1969 Anyone can build this simple to use light duty spot welder. I found all the parts I needed in my shop. I looked at some other plans on the Internet but they all seemed to require something I didn't already have.
By: jds1969

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:30:14 PDT Homemade-Spot-Welder http://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-easiest-silicone-mold/
World's easiest silicone mold. - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FRH/YUV3/H1DRXTZS/FRHYUV3H1DRXTZS.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FRH/YUV3/H1DRXTZS/FRHYUV3H1DRXTZS.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FRH/YUV3/H1DRXTZS/FRHYUV3H1DRXTZS.SMALL.jpg EKS1PO9H19RV9H8 audreyobscura Yep. That's right. I am about to change your mold-making technique forever. This simple way of silicone mold-making will have you wanting to make casts of all your trinkets and toys. You will need: water blue dish-soap (any brand seems to work) silicone caulking (do not buy quick set s...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:37:01 PDT Worlds-easiest-silicone-mold http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Sugru-Substitute/
How To Make Your Own Sugru Substitute - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FWK/2IAF/GF070BLB/FWK2IAFGF070BLB.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FWK/2IAF/GF070BLB/FWK2IAFGF070BLB.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FWK/2IAF/GF070BLB/FWK2IAFGF070BLB.SMALL.jpg EYSYT9JGF070BK5 mikey77 I call it Oogoo, an inexpensive silicone clay that is easily made. It can be used as an excellent substitute for Sugru. It can be hand molded or cast in forms. Or, it can be used as a casting silicone. It can be colored any color from white to black. It can also be made translucent to allow diffused...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 5 Aug 2012 21:30:01 PDT How-To-Make-Your-Own-Sugru-Substitute http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Conductive-Rubber-Transparent-stylus-iPodiP/
Make Conductive Rubber: Transparent stylus-iPod/iPhone - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FOM/29RB/GUA4M3BV/FOM29RBGUA4M3BV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FOM/29RB/GUA4M3BV/FOM29RBGUA4M3BV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FOM/29RB/GUA4M3BV/FOM29RBGUA4M3BV.SMALL.jpg E9F6D2PGU9KBJCW mikey77 I call it Oogoo II. It is a DIY conductive silicone rubber that can be used to create a transparent stylus for iPod, iPhone, iPad, and other capacitive screen smart phones. Because the contact part of the stylus is transparent, you can see your lines and draw more precisely than with a regular styl...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:37:02 PDT Make-Conductive-Rubber-Transparent-stylus-iPodiP http://www.instructables.com/id/Reading-Digital-Callipers-with-an-Arduino-USB/
Reading Digital Callipers with an Arduino / USB - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FIU/QI8E/GATU1N9M/FIUQI8EGATU1N9M.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FIU/QI8E/GATU1N9M/FIUQI8EGATU1N9M.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FIU/QI8E/GATU1N9M/FIUQI8EGATU1N9M.SMALL.jpg EEDZTJ4GAPV30GG j44 How to use an Arduino to read the signal from a set of digital callipers and send the reading over USB. Why? This might be useful for accurate position sensing in home made / hacked computer aided manufacture systems. Adds USB functionality to your callipers. A great reference on reading digital ...
By: j44

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:30:04 PDT Reading-Digital-Callipers-with-an-Arduino-USB http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Home-automation/
Arduino Home automation - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FCN/M73Z/FU0HZ7ZZ/FCNM73ZFU0HZ7ZZ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FCN/M73Z/FU0HZ7ZZ/FCNM73ZFU0HZ7ZZ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FCN/M73Z/FU0HZ7ZZ/FCNM73ZFU0HZ7ZZ.SMALL.jpg EG0W3QMFTY4CT7I simon72post This is a relatively simple controller for controlling equipment in your home.At the moment I control my central heating, security and lighting.By sending commands from my home computer.My homeeasy central heating controller hack.http://www.instructables.com/id/BampQ_homeeasy_home_automation_central...
By: simon72post

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:30:34 PDT Arduino-Home-automation http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Buy-from-the-Greatest-Store-The-World-Has-E/
How to Buy from China - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F6H/EPL4/FJ6MMM93/F6HEPL4FJ6MMM93.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F6H/EPL4/FJ6MMM93/F6HEPL4FJ6MMM93.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F6H/EPL4/FJ6MMM93/F6HEPL4FJ6MMM93.SMALL.jpg ECYJLM6FJ6MMM3O dan Summary:This is a guide to purchasing ("sourcing") from China, and working with Chinese factories. It will probably be most helpful to people like me - entrepreneurs developing a new product or starting a new business that need to obtain parts and raw materials from China. It is written humorously, ...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:30:14 PDT How-to-Buy-from-the-Greatest-Store-The-World-Has-E http://www.instructables.com/id/A-credit-card-sized-Ethernet-Arduino-compatable-co/
A credit card sized Ethernet Arduino compatable controller board - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FYE/7BM4/GB3XJFAJ/FYE7BM4GB3XJFAJ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FYE/7BM4/GB3XJFAJ/FYE7BM4GB3XJFAJ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FYE/7BM4/GB3XJFAJ/FYE7BM4GB3XJFAJ.SMALL.jpg E2LI9SCGB5HD0Z0 drj113 I love the Arduino as a simple and accessible controller platform for many varied projects.  A few months ago, a purchased an Ethernet shield for my Arduino controller to work on some projects with a mate of mine - it was a massive hit - for the first time, I could control my projects remotely using...
By: drj113

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:30:37 PDT A-credit-card-sized-Ethernet-Arduino-compatable-co http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Linux-powered-garden-sprinkler-syste/
How to make a Linux powered garden sprinkler system. - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F1Z/PILK/G91Y905V/F1ZPILKG91Y905V.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F1Z/PILK/G91Y905V/F1ZPILKG91Y905V.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F1Z/PILK/G91Y905V/F1ZPILKG91Y905V.SMALL.jpg EYJE52IG91YD00O bkimmons              Everybody knows that gardens need water. I used a garden hose and sprinkler last summer and it provided adequate results. It did prove to be a challenge to remember to turn on the sprinklers in the morning or turn them off after about 30 min. This happened several times last summer and ...
By: bkimmons

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:30:36 PDT How-to-make-a-Linux-powered-garden-sprinkler-syste http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Battery-Charging/
Solar Battery Charging - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7U/JH47/UR6EV1BET0P/F7UJH47UR6EV1BET0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7U/JH47/UR6EV1BET0P/F7UJH47UR6EV1BET0P.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7U/JH47/UR6EV1BET0P/F7UJH47UR6EV1BET0P.SMALL.jpg ET4B0SCALBEV1BET66 DoveP This instructable will show you how to make your own solar battery charger from very simple components. It is taken from my documentation provided with a kit I supply - you should easily be able to source the same components yourself of course.If you have any comments on how to improve the documenta...
By: DoveP

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:30:57 PDT Solar-Battery-Charging http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-PV-tracker/
Solar PV tracker - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FYM/RTX3/FOVXP9FY/FYMRTX3FOVXP9FY.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FYM/RTX3/FOVXP9FY/FYMRTX3FOVXP9FY.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FYM/RTX3/FOVXP9FY/FYMRTX3FOVXP9FY.SMALL.jpg E6V69D8FOVXP9FB bwitmer For a class project (PV Design, Appalachian State, Dr. Dennis Scanlin) I decided to try making a low cost PV (photovoltaic) tracker. Being able to follow the sun's path through the sky can raise your solar panel system's output considerably (30-50%), but the argon filled ones can be a bit pricey, a...
By: bwitmer

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:00:45 PDT Solar-PV-tracker http://www.instructables.com/id/How-I-built-an-electricity-producing-wind-turbine/
How I built an electricity producing wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FF2/ZTQ1/FL5RA2EO/FF2ZTQ1FL5RA2EO.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FF2/ZTQ1/FL5RA2EO/FF2ZTQ1FL5RA2EO.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FF2/ZTQ1/FL5RA2EO/FF2ZTQ1FL5RA2EO.SMALL.jpg EPJPLBLFL5RA2FD mdavis19 Several years ago I bought some remote property in Arizona. I am an astronomer and wanted a place to practice my hobby far away from the terrible light pollution found near cities of any real size. I found a great piece of property. The problem is, it's so remote that there is no electric service av...
By: mdavis19

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:00:39 PDT How-I-built-an-electricity-producing-wind-turbine http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Plate/
Hot Plate - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FUC/O7NQ/G619HAMN/FUCO7NQG619HAMN.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FUC/O7NQ/G619HAMN/FUCO7NQG619HAMN.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FUC/O7NQ/G619HAMN/FUCO7NQG619HAMN.SMALL.jpg EIJ46MYG61ARQ0M bo3bo3 This is a very easy and cool project to do with a dead CPU. A CPU is a very beautiful piece of a computer that you won’t through away even if it was dead. Among many other things, simply, you can drill a hole in it and use it as your key chain. This project will show you how to make a hot plate ...
By: bo3bo3

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 1 Apr 2011 13:00:10 PDT Hot-Plate http://www.instructables.com/id/BLDC-Motor-Control-with-Arduino-salvaged-HD-motor/
BLDC Motor Control with Arduino, salvaged HD motor, and Hall Sensors - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FY3/ARRG/G5FR57E1/FY3ARRGG5FR57E1.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FY3/ARRG/G5FR57E1/FY3ARRGG5FR57E1.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FY3/ARRG/G5FR57E1/FY3ARRGG5FR57E1.SMALL.jpg EPRD8D7G3TDVA0F dlginstructables There is a lot of interest these days among hobbyists in controlling brushless DC (BLDC) motors, which have improved performance and better energy efficiency over traditional DC motors, but are more difficult to use. Many off-the-shelf products exist for this purpose. For example, there are lots of ...
By: dlginstructables

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:30:08 PDT BLDC-Motor-Control-with-Arduino-salvaged-HD-motor 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, ...
By: teamtestbot

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:00:01 PDT Make-Your-Own-Miniature-Electric-Hub-Motor http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hot-Air-Soldering-Iron-1/
DIY Hot Air Soldering Iron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FBS/0OY6/V6WEV2ZAB74/FBS0OY6V6WEV2ZAB74.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBS/0OY6/V6WEV2ZAB74/FBS0OY6V6WEV2ZAB74.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBS/0OY6/V6WEV2ZAB74/FBS0OY6V6WEV2ZAB74.SMALL.jpg E28EU7361LEV2ZAACQ charper Also Available on my website Charper's Hot Air Soldering Iron An easy DIY project on a college student budget This project stemmed from the desire to remove (and perhaps one day re-solder) surface mount components. In it's entireity (pictures and all), it took less that two hours and $20. Even if ...
By: charper

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:30:32 PDT DIY-Hot-Air-Soldering-Iron-1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Hard-Drive-Persistence-of-Vision-HDPOV/
Hard Drive Persistence of Vision (HDPOV) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F6D/FDWA/FNNKD0BA/F6DFDWAFNNKD0BA.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F6D/FDWA/FNNKD0BA/F6DFDWAFNNKD0BA.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F6D/FDWA/FNNKD0BA/F6DFDWAFNNKD0BA.SMALL.jpg EY3GRHCFNNK1FBJ vishnubob The platter of a hard drive spins well over sixty times a second. If a narrow slot was cut into the platter to allow LEDs to shine through, we can achieve flicker fusion and trick the eye into seeing a stable image. This phenomenon is known as persistence of vision (POV). There are many examples ...
By: vishnubob

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:39 PDT Hard-Drive-Persistence-of-Vision-HDPOV http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-magnetic-stripe-decoder/
Arduino magnetic stripe decoder - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FC4/Q9LY/FJBYZ4NA/FC4Q9LYFJBYZ4NA.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FC4/Q9LY/FJBYZ4NA/FC4Q9LYFJBYZ4NA.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FC4/Q9LY/FJBYZ4NA/FC4Q9LYFJBYZ4NA.SMALL.jpg EAX18R5FJBYZ4Q2 powerpants This instructable shows how to use some freely available code, an arduino, and a standard magnetic stripe reader to scan and display the data stored on magnetic stripe cards such as credit cards, student IDs, etc. I was inspired to post this after reading the intro to magnetic stripe reading and St...
By: powerpants

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:30:20 PDT Arduino-magnetic-stripe-decoder http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginning-LCDs/
Beginning LCDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F5S/35L5/FH9HU74Z/F5S35L5FH9HU74Z.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F5S/35L5/FH9HU74Z/F5S35L5FH9HU74Z.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F5S/35L5/FH9HU74Z/F5S35L5FH9HU74Z.SMALL.jpg ECH88UJFH9HU76N gimmelotsarobots NOTE: I finally got my camera figured out so there should only be 1 or 2 blurry images. On with the Instructable!LCDs are one of the coolest things to add to any project right now. You can use them to display things from the speed of your bike, to the amount of room being used up on your RAM. This I...
By: gimmelotsarobots

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 4 Apr 2011 08:30:38 PDT Beginning-LCDs http://www.instructables.com/id/Nintendo-Keyless-Entry-System/
Nintendo Keyless Entry System - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FEX/KRJC/FNNJY52I/FEXKRJCFNNJY52I.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FEX/KRJC/FNNJY52I/FEXKRJCFNNJY52I.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FEX/KRJC/FNNJY52I/FEXKRJCFNNJY52I.SMALL.jpg EQIRFVBFNNJY51X action_owl Use a Classic Nintendo controller to lock and unlock your door! The output from the Controller is read by an arduino and it looks for a particular combination of buttons, once the combination is entered it sends a signal to eject a Cd-Rom Drive which pushes or pulls the lock. I started making this p...
By: action_owl

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:30:52 PDT Nintendo-Keyless-Entry-System