http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Wed, 22 May 2013 18:52:01 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Turtle-Robot/
Electric Turtle Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FUZ/G91N/GQRB1V9J/FUZG91NGQRB1V9J.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FUZ/G91N/GQRB1V9J/FUZG91NGQRB1V9J.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FUZ/G91N/GQRB1V9J/FUZG91NGQRB1V9J.SMALL.jpg EY0GA5KGQRAVK9K propellerheadgeek Featured on Hackaday,  Make Magazine now it's going to the 2011 Maker Faire!! Be sure to check out my new instructable , the 'little Tank'! Really nice tracked design complete with cut files! update: I've had so much response on this instructable, thanks to all. If you end up makin...
By: propellerheadgeek

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:30:02 PDT Electric-Turtle-Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/Hexagon-Acrylic-Robot/
Octagon Acrylic Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FSU/H74J/GGPETIYF/FSUH74JGGPETIYF.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FSU/H74J/GGPETIYF/FSUH74JGGPETIYF.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FSU/H74J/GGPETIYF/FSUH74JGGPETIYF.SMALL.jpg E3W4U9GGFRWQDQ5 talk2bruce Build a small programmable robot using laser cut acrylic for the platforms, toy gearboxes and motors, a handful of hardware, and a Basic Stamp Board of Education.  The robot can be programmed to move forwards, backwards, rotate right or left.  This robot is a great platform for experimentation and w...
By: talk2bruce

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:00:30 PDT Hexagon-Acrylic-Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/Lite-Brite-LED-clock/
Lite Brite LED clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F73/HS53/H4VQKZWK/F73HS53H4VQKZWK.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F73/HS53/H4VQKZWK/F73HS53H4VQKZWK.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F73/HS53/H4VQKZWK/F73HS53H4VQKZWK.SMALL.jpg EHBM8AQH58P2BJ1 meanpc Lite Brite pegs look like LED's don't they?  That's what I though the other day after working on an LED cube for a few hours.  I happened to see my daughter's Lite Brite sitting there, and I looked at the pile of LED's on my desk.  What a perfect match! In this instructable I will show you how to m...
By: meanpc

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:30:01 PDT Lite-Brite-LED-clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Booty-Box-Instant-Dance-Parties/
Booty Box: Instant Dance Parties - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SMALL.jpg EO5ZY8NHFPTGTLX ElectricSlim We've all wanted it. Now you can build it.  Instant dance parties. Personal theme music.  Motion activated music. Booty Box.
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Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 20 May 2013 10:30:05 PDT Booty-Box-Instant-Dance-Parties http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-laser-cut-lamp/
How to make a laser cut lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FX5/AAD5/F9AC3N0W/FX5AAD5F9AC3N0W.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FX5/AAD5/F9AC3N0W/FX5AAD5F9AC3N0W.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FX5/AAD5/F9AC3N0W/FX5AAD5F9AC3N0W.SMALL.jpg E7WT9YQF9AC3N12 danemery I've been working with digital manufacturing start up Ponoko and we've been working on a few ideas of showcase products that can be easily made through our service (such as a wine rack and a spinning top). I thought of creating a simple but stylish lamp that could be personalized with your own patte...
By: danemery

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:00:35 PDT How-to-make-a-laser-cut-lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-Emergency-Power-from-a-Phone-Line/
How to Get Emergency Power from a Phone Line - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F36/FIAD/HELXD315/F36FIADHELXD315.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F36/FIAD/HELXD315/F36FIADHELXD315.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F36/FIAD/HELXD315/F36FIADHELXD315.SMALL.jpg EUCW8QUHEBNHVRC DIYHacksAndHowTos What do you do if the power is out and you need to charge your cell phone to make an emergency phone call? Don’t worry. There are plenty of potential power sources all around you. One of them is the phone line. In this instructable, I am going to show you how you can use the phone line to power your...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 10 May 2013 10:30:03 PDT How-to-Get-Emergency-Power-from-a-Phone-Line http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Record/
Laser Cut Record - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SMALL.jpg ERAUQCOH9G12RD9 amandaghassaei A few months back, I wrote about how I used a 3D printer to transform any mp3 into a physical record.  Though all the documentation for that project is available here, and the 3D models could potentially be printed through an online fabrication service, I knew that the barrier to entry for norma...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 14 May 2013 18:30:03 PDT Laser-Cut-Record http://www.instructables.com/id/Quiz-Game-Controller-using-Lights-and-Sounds-Buzz/
Quiz Game Controller using "Lights and Sounds Buzzers" and Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SMALL.jpg EVDJ88EHFPTJUK4 projectnotions Jeopardy style quiz games are favorites for creating excitement and educational instruction at the same time.  Teachers, summer camp counselors, and even industry educators find this type of game to help generate interest and involvement from the participants. The idea behind the game is simple, bu...
By: projectnotions

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 12 May 2013 17:30:02 PDT Quiz-Game-Controller-using-Lights-and-Sounds-Buzz http://www.instructables.com/id/8x8-LED-Matrix-with-flames/
Flames effect with a 8x8 LED Matrix and ATMega328 - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F2F/MUVP/HFWSV055/F2FMUVPHFWSV055.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F2F/MUVP/HFWSV055/F2FMUVPHFWSV055.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F2F/MUVP/HFWSV055/F2FMUVPHFWSV055.SMALL.jpg EUOK8AGHFWSUOEO OrenLederman A while ago I found some blog posts explaining how to use a LED matrix as a pendant (http://hackaday.com/2013/01/10/8x8-led-matrix-pendant-sealed-in-a-block-of-epoxy/ and https://sites.google.com/site/tinymatrix/ ). The 8x8 matrix pendant looked cool, but it was missing detailed information on which...
By: OrenLederman

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 10 May 2013 17:30:01 PDT 8x8-LED-Matrix-with-flames http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Waveform-Generator-Shield/
Arduino Waveform Generator Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SMALL.jpg EPIM552H742Z2L8 amandaghassaei Waveform generators (also called function generators) are useful for testing and debugging circuits. They can be used to test the frequency response of electronic components like op amps and sensors or to characterize and troubleshoot audio effects boxes and pedals. This waveform generator shield is...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 8 May 2013 02:37:02 PDT Arduino-Waveform-Generator-Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Earring/
Led Earring - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SMALL.jpg EZ32JYWHFSHUYHO Lorenzo M Do you like nightlife? This instructable tells you all you need to assemble LED earrings, including the instructions to make a transparent battery holder. The battery holder has an ON/OFF switch so you can turn the earring off to save on battery life. This instructable requires medium capacity skill...
By: Lorenzo M

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 8 May 2013 10:00:02 PDT Led-Earring http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Voltage-Step-up-07-55V-to-27-55V/
Adjustable Voltage Step-up (0.7-5.5V to 2.7-5.5V) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SMALL.jpg ECRRYFGHF23T3B2 Joohansson Introduction: A voltage step-up is a circuit that increases the voltage. It can be AC/AC, AC/DC, DC/AC or DC/DC. This voltage step-up is a DC/DC adjustable voltage regulator. Usually a voltage regulator is fed by a higher input than output voltage, for example 9V IN to 5V OUT. This circuit will take...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 11 May 2013 00:30:03 PDT Adjustable-Voltage-Step-up-07-55V-to-27-55V http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Resin-Cubes/
LED Resin Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F25/VSPR/HF23WT1P/F25VSPRHF23WT1P.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F25/VSPR/HF23WT1P/F25VSPRHF23WT1P.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F25/VSPR/HF23WT1P/F25VSPRHF23WT1P.SMALL.jpg EBQGT6FHBHGIXKD lonesoulsurfer Hello Again, I've been wanting to use clear casting resin ever since I saw it used in this brilliant Instructable by Koogar.  Before I took on something as big as Koogar’s project, I wanted to start small so I came-up with “LED Resin Cubes”. The idea behind the LED Resin Cube was inspired by a merc...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 8 Apr 2013 02:37:00 PDT LED-Resin-Cubes http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Computer-Controlled-Robotic-Arm-Made-of-Old-/
Giant Computer-Controlled Robotic Arm Made of Old Cardboard Boxes - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FI8/HNCA/HDXMCFFZ/FI8HNCAHDXMCFFZ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FI8/HNCA/HDXMCFFZ/FI8HNCAHDXMCFFZ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FI8/HNCA/HDXMCFFZ/FI8HNCAHDXMCFFZ.SMALL.jpg EGR0IXSHDXP5LSX CBRobot The Cardboard Robot is a HUGE Computer Controlled Robot Arm With A Reach Just Shy of 6 Feet.  It has two configurations: 1. The Claw – Three fingered claw that enables you to pick up stuffed animals and dirty socks from the floor without having to bend down. The ability to save the path of the arm ...
By: CBRobot

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:00:01 PDT Giant-Computer-Controlled-Robotic-Arm-Made-of-Old- http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-pop-up-paper-house/
Solar-powered pop-up paper house - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FXP/8ZS5/HCJNWJDL/FXP8ZS5HCJNWJDL.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FXP/8ZS5/HCJNWJDL/FXP8ZS5HCJNWJDL.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FXP/8ZS5/HCJNWJDL/FXP8ZS5HCJNWJDL.SMALL.jpg EXX0DGBHCJNWJD4 alvin_lee So... Hi! It's Alvin here with his first instructable : )  This instructable is on a small project on making a solar powered pop-up paper house. The paper house will convert the light it receives into energy for its interior lighting, lighting up the LEDs inside the house. At the end of this instruc...
By: alvin_lee

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:00:01 PST Solar-powered-pop-up-paper-house http://www.instructables.com/id/Sustainable-Automatic-Power-Supply-Sockets-Desig/
Sustainable Automatic Power Supply & Sockets Shutoff - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJK/ULLG/HCB87WMY/FJKULLGHCB87WMY.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJK/ULLG/HCB87WMY/FJKULLGHCB87WMY.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJK/ULLG/HCB87WMY/FJKULLGHCB87WMY.SMALL.jpg ELXJW7THC9LWNX4 hertzgamma Have you heard about standby power use? This is when you turn your game console off from the remote control and think it does not consume any power from the grid ... this is wrong ... check this list below that shows the amount of standby power usage of some appliances:         Appliance:  (Range...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:30:02 PST Sustainable-Automatic-Power-Supply-Sockets-Desig http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-RC-car-for-beginners-Android-control-over-/
Simple RC car for beginners (Android control over Bluetooth) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FTI/1G39/HCB8TBKX/FTI1G39HCB8TBKX.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTI/1G39/HCB8TBKX/FTI1G39HCB8TBKX.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTI/1G39/HCB8TBKX/FTI1G39HCB8TBKX.SMALL.jpg ENVL1GKHCB8TBBV tolik777 This is a simple project of Android Bluetooth Car with Bluetooth control. Arduino controller is used To control the car used Android-device with a built-in accelerometer. Tilt forward - car goes forward, tilt to the left - car turns to the left, tilt back - car goes back. Speed of movement or ro...
By: tolik777

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:30:01 PST Simple-RC-car-for-beginners-Android-control-over- http://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-MIDI-Shoes/
Musical MIDI Shoes - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FW2/SN7L/FXK6AG5E/FW2SN7LFXK6AG5E.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FW2/SN7L/FXK6AG5E/FW2SN7LFXK6AG5E.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FW2/SN7L/FXK6AG5E/FW2SN7LFXK6AG5E.SMALL.jpg EEBHT67FWKQKK60 thobson Like many people, I often find myself unconsciously tapping my feet, whether it's along to a song or out of some nervous habit. As fun as that is though, I've always felt as if something has been missing. If only I could trigger the sounds of say, a rabid pack of furious jungle beasts instead of tho...
By: thobson

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:30:56 PDT Musical-MIDI-Shoes http://www.instructables.com/id/SNF-Drumming-MIDI-Glove-using-Arduino-and-light-se/ /files/deriv/FA0/QFDE/GJQEIO8J/FA0QFDEGJQEIO8J.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FA0/QFDE/GJQEIO8J/FA0QFDEGJQEIO8J.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FA0/QFDE/GJQEIO8J/FA0QFDEGJQEIO8J.SMALL.jpg EQNMBQ4GKAYY2OS Bruno Ratnieks Hey there! First of all cheers to my supportive lovely family: Betina, Edvins, Vera and Sérgio! I'm Bruno Ratnieks from Brazil and will describe a fun and easy way to build your own sound expression MIDI enabled glove without expending lot's of money on MIDI Interfaces or expensive sensors. Feel f...
By: Bruno Ratnieks

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:30:22 PDT SNF-Drumming-MIDI-Glove-using-Arduino-and-light-se http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-die-Arduino-compatible/ /files/deriv/FJT/6XEQ/GPBDFWDH/FJT6XEQGPBDFWDH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJT/6XEQ/GPBDFWDH/FJT6XEQGPBDFWDH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJT/6XEQ/GPBDFWDH/FJT6XEQGPBDFWDH.SMALL.jpg ERA2NQ6GPBDFWBZ emihackr97 I used an ATtiny25 to control some LEDs, it generates a number randomly and displays it as a die. It first displays light sequence, then the random number and it finally goes to sleep, consuming less than 0.1uA untill someone presses the button and wakes it up to start again, battery will last about...
By: emihackr97

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:00:02 PST LED-die-Arduino-compatible http://www.instructables.com/id/Dirt-cheap-Arduino-LED-light-bar/
Dirt cheap Arduino LED light bar! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F6H/4KGN/GU0EEEUM/F6H4KGNGU0EEEUM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F6H/4KGN/GU0EEEUM/F6H4KGNGU0EEEUM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F6H/4KGN/GU0EEEUM/F6H4KGNGU0EEEUM.SMALL.jpg EAX8MA4GTY4RWN3 ForgerOfPie This instructable was designed for beginners in mind, but advanced users can easily adapt it to fit their needs and wants. It only uses a few common components, so you shouldn't have much trouble putting this together. It's a good waste of 5 minutes with a satisfying result (at least in my experienc...
By: ForgerOfPie

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:00:03 PDT Dirt-cheap-Arduino-LED-light-bar http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-native-MOD-player-based-on-Raspberry-PI-/
Portable native MOD player based on Raspberry PI (plays MOD,S3M,IT,XM etc...). Uses BassPlay library. - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FYX/C6HX/HAWSHQJI/FYXC6HXHAWSHQJI.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FYX/C6HX/HAWSHQJI/FYXC6HXHAWSHQJI.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FYX/C6HX/HAWSHQJI/FYXC6HXHAWSHQJI.SMALL.jpg EGA4YYXHAQ2Z2H3 Mr.Holub Description: Raspberry-PI based native MOD player to play music modules MOD,S3M,IT,XM among others. It uses command-line player based on bass-play libraries. Short description of music modules: Music modules originates from Amiga computers, later were transferred to another platforms. The main pr...
By: Mr.Holub

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:00:01 PST Portable-native-MOD-player-based-on-Raspberry-PI- http://www.instructables.com/id/Poseable-Skelly/
Poseable Skelly - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FRB/1T8J/GUI10325/FRB1T8JGUI10325.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FRB/1T8J/GUI10325/FRB1T8JGUI10325.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FRB/1T8J/GUI10325/FRB1T8JGUI10325.SMALL.jpg EH3HLTUGUI4W3YC PaHalloweenFreak This Instructable will show you how to take those small plastic skeletons from the dollar stores & convert them from limp noodles into fun & poseable characters. It's a fairly easy and cheap way to add a little character & life to your Halloween display.
By: PaHalloweenFreak

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 3 Nov 2011 07:00:02 PDT Poseable-Skelly http://www.instructables.com/id/Keychain-camera-with-PIR-motion-detector-controlle/ /files/deriv/FB3/OWXX/GUKAR5MW/FB3OWXXGUKAR5MW.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FB3/OWXX/GUKAR5MW/FB3OWXXGUKAR5MW.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FB3/OWXX/GUKAR5MW/FB3OWXXGUKAR5MW.SMALL.jpg E2PLHPVGUKAR5MU janisalnis This project describes how to automatically take photos with 1024x768 pixel resolution using a miniature Model #3 808 keychain spycam with 8GB microSD card triggered by a PIR motion detector and steered by Arduino chip. After issuing signals to camera buttons, Arduino chip is put into power-down mo...
By: janisalnis

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:30:01 PDT Keychain-camera-with-PIR-motion-detector-controlle http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Fish/ /files/deriv/FD2/5FXG/GKQ365AG/FD25FXGGKQ365AG.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FD2/5FXG/GKQ365AG/FD25FXGGKQ365AG.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FD2/5FXG/GKQ365AG/FD25FXGGKQ365AG.SMALL.jpg EE5TCC6GKQ364M8 iminthebathroom This is sadly another mere photo-instructable.  This was built before I discovered instructables, and sadly before I started taking pictures of steps along the way.  My buddy Paul was always telling em to document my builds, pesky hindsight!  Video to be posted soon - Oh look-ee videos posted! ...
By: iminthebathroom

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:30:14 PDT Animatronic-Fish http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Cat-Ears/
Animatronic Cat Ears - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FUZ/4KQ2/GYUQT8W1/FUZ4KQ2GYUQT8W1.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FUZ/4KQ2/GYUQT8W1/FUZ4KQ2GYUQT8W1.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FUZ/4KQ2/GYUQT8W1/FUZ4KQ2GYUQT8W1.SMALL.jpg ELI73CPGYVDHO9Z abetusk   I saw the demo video for the neurowear "necomimi" brain controlled cat ears and I thought they were pretty awesome.  I'm just starting to learn electronics and I thought a fun project to start out would be making my own version.  Sadly, I don't think I'm adept enough yet to take on making my own E...
By: abetusk

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 23 May 2012 22:30:02 PDT Animatronic-Cat-Ears http://www.instructables.com/id/Hidden-Bookshelf-Light-Switch/
Hidden Bookshelf Light Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FGH/IXON/GYO8A99H/FGHIXONGYO8A99H.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FGH/IXON/GYO8A99H/FGHIXONGYO8A99H.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FGH/IXON/GYO8A99H/FGHIXONGYO8A99H.SMALL.jpg EL7VA4WGYO8A9FX Improbable Construct This instuctible will show you how to turn an ordinary hardback book into a hidden switch for a lamp or other corded device. Last fall, I was looking for a gift for my wife and came across the Secret Passageway Switch at Blight Designs (http://blightdesign.com/misc_book.html).  Blight Designs was s...
By: Improbable Construct

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:37:12 PST Hidden-Bookshelf-Light-Switch http://www.instructables.com/id/8x8-LED-Matrix-Animations/
8x8 LED Matrix Animations - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJY/QU4U/GJHVH0AU/FJYQU4UGJHVH0AU.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJY/QU4U/GJHVH0AU/FJYQU4UGJHVH0AU.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJY/QU4U/GJHVH0AU/FJYQU4UGJHVH0AU.SMALL.jpg E5YGMLWGJHVKYTI ndsit For a party we were about to have I wanted a cool light display to use with my new Xmas present  - an Arduino Uno. Having looked at the LED matrix's here I wanted a bigger one that  I could hang on the balcony. I also wanted it to interact with music and flash at different sound levels...
By: ndsit

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:00:32 PDT 8x8-LED-Matrix-Animations http://www.instructables.com/id/8x8-LED-matrix/
8x8 LED matrix - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FHG/B8A2/FUVSGCW2/FHGB8A2FUVSGCW2.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FHG/B8A2/FUVSGCW2/FHGB8A2FUVSGCW2.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FHG/B8A2/FUVSGCW2/FHGB8A2FUVSGCW2.SMALL.jpg E50WRXIFUI0SWPJ hemmikarl This instructable will show you how to make a 8x8 LED matrix in witch you can control evry single LED and create your own patterns as long as they only need 64 pixels to show them in one color. Update 25.09.10 I've added a pattern generator to create patterns but not all of it's features are compl...
By: hemmikarl

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:30:28 PDT 8x8-LED-matrix http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-card-with-inbuilt-retro-video-game-for-u/
Christmas card with inbuilt retro video game for under $10 - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJX/G8OZ/G3KY0RP8/FJXG8OZG3KY0RP8.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJX/G8OZ/G3KY0RP8/FJXG8OZG3KY0RP8.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJX/G8OZ/G3KY0RP8/FJXG8OZG3KY0RP8.SMALL.jpg EN9LAJTG3KYB9S9 bradsprojects Hello all and welcome to my second Christmas related project. Have you ever received a really boring Christmas card? Have you ever sat there and thought to yourself "If only there were a little video game on this card that I could play..." Well ponder no more because that card is here! This instru...
By: bradsprojects

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:30:37 PDT Christmas-card-with-inbuilt-retro-video-game-for-u