http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Wed, 22 May 2013 04:38:49 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-animatronic-wooden-head-readin/
Arduino controlled animatronic wooden head (reading lamp) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FNS/0HO1/GYZNVBXO/FNS0HO1GYZNVBXO.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FNS/0HO1/GYZNVBXO/FNS0HO1GYZNVBXO.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FNS/0HO1/GYZNVBXO/FNS0HO1GYZNVBXO.SMALL.jpg EVSOX98GYVDHRTG rosemarybeetle This head is a reading lamp which can be adjusted for direction of lighting, and dimmed as required. This Instructable combines Arduino programming, some simple electronics, carving with hand and power tools, mechanical control and a bit of woodwork. Apart from the Arduino and a few components it...
By: rosemarybeetle

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:30:01 PDT Arduino-controlled-animatronic-wooden-head-readin http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Altoid-Tin-Robot-With-Personality/
Tiny Altoid Tin Robot With Personality - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SMALL.jpg EIT2ESHHERLML0L Mizchief100 I love robots. Normally the ones I build are quite large and wouldn't fit in your pocket, but for a change of pace I decided I would try something small and fun! This robot is exactly that, and in fact fits inside of an altoids tin. It is inexpensive, versatile (so many different sensors can be used...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 1 Apr 2013 02:37:01 PDT Tiny-Altoid-Tin-Robot-With-Personality http://www.instructables.com/id/the-simplest-DIY-motorized-gigapan-gear/
the simplest DIY motorized gigapan gear - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FAO/74B6/HE7D9QXR/FAO74B6HE7D9QXR.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FAO/74B6/HE7D9QXR/FAO74B6HE7D9QXR.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FAO/74B6/HE7D9QXR/FAO74B6HE7D9QXR.SMALL.jpg ENH61A8HE07PQ81 andrea biffi As many of you have already discovered with a peek into my website, I love photography and especially 360° panoramas. Lately I've dived into the fascinating world of Gigapixel photography. So I bought a motorized tripod head and I've made some Gigapixel tests. Althought they're not huge (if you want...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:00:10 PDT the-simplest-DIY-motorized-gigapan-gear http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-outdoor-Arduino-weather-station-with-PC-l/
Wireless outdoor Arduino weather station with PC logging and Graphs - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F4B/SQBH/GXL6FITG/F4BSQBHGXL6FITG.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F4B/SQBH/GXL6FITG/F4BSQBHGXL6FITG.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F4B/SQBH/GXL6FITG/F4BSQBHGXL6FITG.SMALL.jpg EI25ICOGXL5OLXM zmashiah I wanted to have a log of outdoor weather with PC logging and graphs for quite some time now. There are such devices in the market but their cost is really high. So, decided to build one by myself and enjoy the experience too. Features Temperature, Humidity and barometric pressure measurement ...
By: zmashiah

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:00:07 PDT Wireless-outdoor-Arduino-weather-station-with-PC-l http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Audio-Input/
Arduino Audio Input - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FK4/T20G/H742PPP8/FK4T20GH742PPP8.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FK4/T20G/H742PPP8/FK4T20GH742PPP8.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FK4/T20G/H742PPP8/FK4T20GH742PPP8.SMALL.jpg ET0U5VQH5035JJ6 amandaghassaei Send sound into your Arduino.  This Instructable will show you how to prepare audio so that it can be sampled and processed by an Arduino to make sound responsive projects and audio effects.  (This article is a companion to another Instructable I've written about building an audio output circuit for...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 9 Oct 2012 17:00:05 PDT Arduino-Audio-Input http://www.instructables.com/id/Fish-Bone-Knotless-Gear-Tie/
Fish Bone - Knotless Gear Tie - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FRF/J4N0/HAWSLSHP/FRFJ4N0HAWSLSHP.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FRF/J4N0/HAWSLSHP/FRFJ4N0HAWSLSHP.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FRF/J4N0/HAWSLSHP/FRFJ4N0HAWSLSHP.SMALL.jpg ER99VTCHAWSLSGN Mrballeng If it’s worth tying it’s worth tying with paracord. Only thing is, untying knots in paracord can take superhero strength. My contribution is this little guy, “Fish Bone”. It’s a no knots cord tightener without serrated edges. You can use it where you would normally tie a knot. This Instructable docu...
By: Mrballeng

Continue Reading »]]> outside Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:00:03 PST Fish-Bone-Knotless-Gear-Tie http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Analog-Gauge-Moonphase-Clock/
Steampunk Analog Gauge Moonphase Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FX1/KS1X/GS3BDEJE/FX1KS1XGS3BDEJE.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FX1/KS1X/GS3BDEJE/FX1KS1XGS3BDEJE.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FX1/KS1X/GS3BDEJE/FX1KS1XGS3BDEJE.SMALL.jpg EK55GOUGSCZ5BO8 fatratmatt I made a steampunk clock using an old wooden telephone box, three analog gauges, switches, a viewport, and a wind-up mechanism. The clock displays the hours, minutes and seconds on the gauges and when you wind it up, it displays the month, date and day of the week as well as playing a video of the c...
By: fatratmatt

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:00:02 PDT Steampunk-Analog-Gauge-Moonphase-Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Thermal-Flashlight-Light-Painting-with-T/
Build a Thermal Flashlight - Light Painting with Temperature - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FNL/1MUX/HBBCIPNJ/FNL1MUXHBBCIPNJ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FNL/1MUX/HBBCIPNJ/FNL1MUXHBBCIPNJ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FNL/1MUX/HBBCIPNJ/FNL1MUXHBBCIPNJ.SMALL.jpg EX7R777HBBCIPH5 mJusticz Inspired by the Public Laboratory and having just finished a round of college applications, I decided to experiment with thermal imaging on the cheap. Thermal cameras are expensive. Even at low resolutions, it is not uncommon for a decent thermal camera to cost over $10,000. However, for only $20, ...
By: mJusticz

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:30:02 PST Build-a-Thermal-Flashlight-Light-Painting-with-T http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Easter-Solar-Engine/
The Easter Solar Engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FGQ/7DMH/G2L3BUY8/FGQ7DMHG2L3BUY8.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FGQ/7DMH/G2L3BUY8/FGQ7DMHG2L3BUY8.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FGQ/7DMH/G2L3BUY8/FGQ7DMHG2L3BUY8.SMALL.jpg EZJ20U2G1QWAV44 TinkerJim A Solar Engine is a circuit that takes in and stores electrical energy from solar cells, and when a predetermined amount has accumulated, it switches on to drive a motor or other actuator.  A solar engine is not really an 'engine' in itself, but that is its name by established usage.  It does provid...
By: TinkerJim

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:30:23 PDT The-Easter-Solar-Engine http://www.instructables.com/id/Jar-of-Fireflies/
Jar of Fireflies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIY/FTZ5/QIYEWPKHFSJ/FIYFTZ5QIYEWPKHFSJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIY/FTZ5/QIYEWPKHFSJ/FIYFTZ5QIYEWPKHFSJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIY/FTZ5/QIYEWPKHFSJ/FIYFTZ5QIYEWPKHFSJ.SMALL.jpg E7U5HYMSVIEWP86SAL Keso This project uses green surface-mount LED's along with an AVR ATTiny45 microcontroller to simulate the behavior of fireflies in a jar. (note: the firefly behavior in this video has been greatly sped up in order to be easier to represent in a short film. The default behavior has significantly mor...
By: Keso

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:30:35 PDT Jar-of-Fireflies http://www.instructables.com/id/10-ATtiny8545-POV-display-works-really-well/
$10 ATtiny85/45 POV display!! (works really well) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FSE/AOV5/H5ECMR1R/FSEAOV5H5ECMR1R.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FSE/AOV5/H5ECMR1R/FSEAOV5H5ECMR1R.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FSE/AOV5/H5ECMR1R/FSEAOV5H5ECMR1R.SMALL.jpg E93IWNVH58P34RP xBacon Hey guys! This is an Instructable for making your own ATtiny85/45 5 LED POV (Persistence Of Vision) display! This is my second Instructable, also for the Elemental LED contest, so drop a comment and vote it up! The total parts cost for this POV display is under $10! (If you get the parts from a wh...
By: xBacon

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 3 Aug 2012 14:30:02 PDT 10-ATtiny8545-POV-display-works-really-well http://www.instructables.com/id/4x4x4-interactive-LED-cube-with-Arduino/
4x4x4 interactive LED-cube with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDN/FFDX/GRFNCCV6/FDNFFDXGRFNCCV6.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDN/FFDX/GRFNCCV6/FDNFFDXGRFNCCV6.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDN/FFDX/GRFNCCV6/FDNFFDXGRFNCCV6.SMALL.jpg EAGHGFZGS3BCJ9H kenyer To explain my 4x4x4 interactive LED-cube published before, a bit more clear, I will try to make my first step by step instructable. This 4x4x4 cube is interactive by using the top four corner LEDs both as LEDs and as sensors that will react on light. Depending on what LED gets the least light, the ...
By: kenyer

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Nov 2011 04:00:02 PST 4x4x4-interactive-LED-cube-with-Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Knock-Block/
Knock Block - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F0D/FLWK/G02LSZWP/F0DFLWKG02LSZWP.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F0D/FLWK/G02LSZWP/F0DFLWKG02LSZWP.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F0D/FLWK/G02LSZWP/F0DFLWKG02LSZWP.SMALL.jpg EBPICA6G02LSXTG jkestner Knock Block: a modern knocking frameworkMan has long wrestled with Time. Also, with knocking on things and not getting the time of day. We propose a knocking platform through which these fundamental needs are met. This is illustrated with the Knock Block KUI and accompanying Clock Knock Block applic...
By: jkestner

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:30:17 PDT Knock-Block http://www.instructables.com/id/Throwduino-Basic-Light-Sensing-Flashing-Throwie-/
Throwduino Basic - Light-Sensing Flashing Throwie with 1 Added Part - Now with Morse Code - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FP3/UWDF/H3XME5F4/FP3UWDFH3XME5F4.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FP3/UWDF/H3XME5F4/FP3UWDFH3XME5F4.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FP3/UWDF/H3XME5F4/FP3UWDFH3XME5F4.SMALL.jpg ELEBFMDH3QETQHF Ugifer Throwies are great.  They have a minimal parts count - 2 or 3 depending on whether you use a magnet - and produce a great effect.  They are very cheap and easy but not highly efficient: 1)  They are on all the time, so on average they waste half of their energy shining during the day. 2)  A contin...
By: Ugifer

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 9 Jan 2013 03:30:02 PST Throwduino-Basic-Light-Sensing-Flashing-Throwie- http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinky-the-LED-pet/
Blinky the LED pet - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDU/RHDA/GE7LEUJM/FDURHDAGE7LEUJM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDU/RHDA/GE7LEUJM/FDURHDAGE7LEUJM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDU/RHDA/GE7LEUJM/FDURHDAGE7LEUJM.SMALL.jpg EHZCTRZGE38TCXU ynze Please meet Blinky. Blinky is a led-based life form. His driving force is his need to connect with humans. When connected, his big blue led-eyes light up cheerfully. But there's one issue always on Blinky's little, five-component brain: He is alone, and would love to get in touch with other led-bas...
By: ynze

Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:30:06 PDT Blinky-the-LED-pet http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Freeform-A-L293D-Motor-Driver/
How To Freeform A L293D Motor Driver - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FMM/RHJ8/G2HDZ1BI/FMMRHJ8G2HDZ1BI.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FMM/RHJ8/G2HDZ1BI/FMMRHJ8G2HDZ1BI.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FMM/RHJ8/G2HDZ1BI/FMMRHJ8G2HDZ1BI.SMALL.jpg EAV5YYCG2HDZ1BP tinygeek I was recently doing a project involving stepper motors, and needed a motor driver that had a small form factor and had 4 outputs. After finishing and refining my freeform of this driver, I decided to put it up here, as it seemed that not many people had done this. Without further adue, a freeform m...
By: tinygeek

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 6 Apr 2011 02:30:06 PDT How-To-Freeform-A-L293D-Motor-Driver http://www.instructables.com/id/T-Rex-Dinosaur-Puzzle-with-different-sizes-and-pos/
T-Rex Dinosaur Puzzle with different sizes and positions - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJP/XSPB/H82U7XSM/FJPXSPBH82U7XSM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJP/XSPB/H82U7XSM/FJPXSPBH82U7XSM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJP/XSPB/H82U7XSM/FJPXSPBH82U7XSM.SMALL.jpg EUVLPR4H82U7UOJ stevemoseley This Instructable is to show you how I designed and built my own 3-D T-Rex dinosaur puzzle. There are a lot of different dinosaur patterns that you can find to cut out with a scroll saw.  I wanted to make one of these for my son, but couldn't find a pattern that I liked.  I also wanted to be able t...
By: stevemoseley

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:00:02 PDT T-Rex-Dinosaur-Puzzle-with-different-sizes-and-pos http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Easy-Reversible-Motor-Control-for-Arduino-/
Easy, Reversible Motor Control for Arduino (or any Microcontroller) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDD/DPBJ/GMFGVZYO/FDDDPBJGMFGVZYO.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDD/DPBJ/GMFGVZYO/FDDDPBJGMFGVZYO.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDD/DPBJ/GMFGVZYO/FDDDPBJGMFGVZYO.SMALL.jpg ER7DHBCGMDZMWTB nothinglabs This project uses just three main components to provide forward and reverse control for a single motor.  You can easily interface it to an Arduino or any other microcontroller. It's so simple - you can wire it up "free-form" without a circuit board in about 15 minutes. Features: All parts avai...
By: nothinglabs

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:30:02 PDT Super-Easy-Reversible-Motor-Control-for-Arduino- http://www.instructables.com/id/Programmable-LED/
Programmable LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FDK/TS0Z/FXEEYVZDE98/FDKTS0ZFXEEYVZDE98.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDK/TS0Z/FXEEYVZDE98/FDKTS0ZFXEEYVZDE98.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDK/TS0Z/FXEEYVZDE98/FDKTS0ZFXEEYVZDE98.SMALL.jpg ELJXZZVX6JEYVZCV7K alex_weber Inspired by various LED Throwies, blinking LEDs and similar instructables I wanted to do my version of an LED controlled by a microcontroller.The idea is to make the LED blinking sequence reprogrammable. This reprogramming can be done with light and shadow, e.g. you could use your flashlight.This is...
By: alex_weber

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:00:56 PDT Programmable-LED http://www.instructables.com/id/Ornithopter/
Ornithopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FGL/R6JQ/FT7PLBV9/FGLR6JQFT7PLBV9.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FGL/R6JQ/FT7PLBV9/FGLR6JQFT7PLBV9.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FGL/R6JQ/FT7PLBV9/FGLR6JQFT7PLBV9.SMALL.jpg ECY0Q5BFT7PLBV2 Emsaid Here's how to make an ornithopter powered by a rubber band. You will need the following: (All my measurements are in inches.) Wood: (Balsa works well, but i used coffee stirring sticks) 2 x 1 in. 2 x 1 1/2 in. 1x 2 1/2 in. 3 x 3 1/2 in. 1 x 4 1/2 in. 2x 5 in. Wire: (paper clips work well) 1 x ...
By: Emsaid

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:05 PDT Ornithopter http://www.instructables.com/id/The-micro-Lemon-Battery-reusable-1-hour-of-led-l/
The Tiny Lemon Battery, and other designs for zero cost electricity and led light without batteries - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FMB/WAJ8/FT7PM8Y0/FMBWAJ8FT7PM8Y0.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FMB/WAJ8/FT7PM8Y0/FMBWAJ8FT7PM8Y0.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FMB/WAJ8/FT7PM8Y0/FMBWAJ8FT7PM8Y0.SMALL.jpg ETF264BFSLF8128 madaeon Hi, you probably already know about lemon batteries or bio-batteries.They are used normally for educational purposes and they use electrochemical reactions that generate low voltages, usually shown in the form of a led or light bulb glowing.These batteries usually use 3-4 lemons to barely light up a...
By: madaeon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:00:40 PDT The-micro-Lemon-Battery-reusable-1-hour-of-led-l http://www.instructables.com/id/Palm-Arduino-II/
Palm Arduino II - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZH/VTUJ/H5Y9WE0R/FZHVTUJH5Y9WE0R.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZH/VTUJ/H5Y9WE0R/FZHVTUJH5Y9WE0R.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZH/VTUJ/H5Y9WE0R/FZHVTUJH5Y9WE0R.SMALL.jpg EKDAKLYH5ED98C3 sath02 I have a "through the Looking Glasses" idea of making another version of  Palm Arduino. Since this design derived from Palm Arduino, I will called it Palm Arduino II. This Palm Arduino, the Second, will be the combination of Palm Arduino and Portable 5V Voltage Regulator. So that everything is sta...
By: sath02

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 6 May 2013 13:00:04 PDT Palm-Arduino-II http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-Electro-Card-using-Bare-Paint/
Making an Electro Card using Bare Paint! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FV1/9VK9/H1YOAZXZ/FV19VK9H1YOAZXZ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FV1/9VK9/H1YOAZXZ/FV19VK9H1YOAZXZ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FV1/9VK9/H1YOAZXZ/FV19VK9H1YOAZXZ.SMALL.jpg E1F91Y8H21MJE0B BareConductive In this tutorial Bare Conductive will show you how to make a light-up greeting cards with LEDs! To do this we will use some Bare Paint, a battery and some standard, flashing and surface-mount LEDs. To help you complete this project we've made all the components available in a Kit which you can buy ...
By: BareConductive

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:00:01 PDT Making-an-Electro-Card-using-Bare-Paint http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Touch-Sensitive-OnOff-Circuit-with-Bare-/
Making a Touch Sensitive On/Off Circuit with Bare Paint and a 555 Timer IC - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FWJ/B3TX/H673D5R2/FWJB3TXH673D5R2.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FWJ/B3TX/H673D5R2/FWJB3TXH673D5R2.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FWJ/B3TX/H673D5R2/FWJB3TXH673D5R2.SMALL.jpg E7XD3UNH5R9ETVL BareConductive In this tutorial we are going to make a simple touch sensitive circuit using some Bare Paint, a 555 timer circuit, a couple of resistors, a LED and a capacitor. The 555 timer is a fun and versatile integrated circuit (IC) that can be used in several distinct ways. There are loads of interactive circ...
By: BareConductive

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 4 Oct 2012 03:00:01 PDT Making-a-Touch-Sensitive-OnOff-Circuit-with-Bare- http://www.instructables.com/id/MP3-Interface-for-Arduino-Cheap-and-Easy/
MP3 Interface for Arduino: Cheap and Easy - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FWA/LCG3/GXUZEIEY/FWALCG3GXUZEIEY.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FWA/LCG3/GXUZEIEY/FWALCG3GXUZEIEY.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FWA/LCG3/GXUZEIEY/FWALCG3GXUZEIEY.SMALL.jpg EEAI2S8GXUZEIFT dresch I have added a follow-on to this Instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Easy-MP3-Shield-for-Arduino/ The follow-on shows you how to design, etch and build a PCB shield to connect the MP3 to the Arduino. Replaces the analog switches with a 74HC244. SIngle layer board with large surfa...
By: dresch

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 5 Feb 2012 12:30:02 PST MP3-Interface-for-Arduino-Cheap-and-Easy http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-Hand-Drill-with-Roboduino-Arduino-to/
Controlling Hand Drill with Roboduino / Arduino to Spool Solder - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FE8/JYEX/G9BWNUXA/FE8JYEXG9BWNUXA.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FE8/JYEX/G9BWNUXA/FE8JYEXG9BWNUXA.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FE8/JYEX/G9BWNUXA/FE8JYEXG9BWNUXA.SMALL.jpg EXAQMWQG9BWGJZX CuriousInventor.com This will explain how we re-purposed a hand drill to re-spool solder using a roboduino (arduino compatible), two servos, and a DIY encoder.  While one could use TRIACs to play with the AC power going into the drill, just using a servo to control the throttle is simple and avoids the pesky high volta...
By: CuriousInventor.com

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:30:04 PST Controlling-Hand-Drill-with-Roboduino-Arduino-to http://www.instructables.com/id/The-incredible-story-teller/
The incredible story teller..... - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F35/2ZTN/GVOX0Q19/F352ZTNGVOX0Q19.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F35/2ZTN/GVOX0Q19/F352ZTNGVOX0Q19.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F35/2ZTN/GVOX0Q19/F352ZTNGVOX0Q19.SMALL.jpg EXAY212GVRFYW57 Horatius.Steam This is a perfect gift for Christmas. A beautiful machine that holds up to 4 GByte of listening books or music. You can select 10 MP3 directly and 10 play lists with up to 255 files in every list. This brings you hours of fun!
By: Horatius.Steam

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:00:02 PST The-incredible-story-teller http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Robots-Making-Robot-Air-Muscles/
Soft Robots: Making Robot Air Muscles - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZL/KPPF/GZSNYZ6H/FZLKPPFGZSNYZ6H.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZL/KPPF/GZSNYZ6H/FZLKPPFGZSNYZ6H.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZL/KPPF/GZSNYZ6H/FZLKPPFGZSNYZ6H.SMALL.jpg EXD4HU0GZPZMM95 mikey77 Pneumatic robot air muscles can be easily made using Oogoo. These flexible, silicone artificial muscles have the advantage that they are inexpensive and can be easily molded to fit almost any robot body. The intro pic shows a six segment elbow muscle, a three segment actuator muscle, and a single s...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:00:02 PDT Soft-Robots-Making-Robot-Air-Muscles 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/The-IKEA-Robot-Lamp-Adding-the-servos/
The IKEA Robot Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FQR/TN8Q/GY18WD1Q/FQRTN8QGY18WD1Q.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FQR/TN8Q/GY18WD1Q/FQRTN8QGY18WD1Q.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FQR/TN8Q/GY18WD1Q/FQRTN8QGY18WD1Q.SMALL.jpg E79722EGY1D9KMB arduinoarts Welcome to the SM-1 project from ArduinoArts.com! (A.K.A as the Annoying IKEA Lamp) We are proud to introduce you to the SM-1 project (aka the Annoying IKEA lamp), as part of the Toy hacking contest from the SeeedStudio.com friends. The project consists in modifying an IKEA 5€ lamp and adding it so...
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