http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Thu, 23 May 2013 12:28:11 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-LED-s---simplest-light-with-constant-current/
Power LED's - simplest light with constant-current circuit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FTS/4FLM/1T0EWIFNSHT/FTS4FLM1T0EWIFNSHT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTS/4FLM/1T0EWIFNSHT/FTS4FLM1T0EWIFNSHT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTS/4FLM/1T0EWIFNSHT/FTS4FLM1T0EWIFNSHT.SMALL.jpg E0TL4RID3YEWIJMKVI dan Here's a really simple and inexpensive ($1) LED driver circuit. The circuit is a "constant current source", which means that it keeps the LED brightness constant no matter what power supply you use or surrounding environmental conditions you subject the LED's to. Or to put in another way: "this is ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:00:14 PST Power-LED-s---simplest-light-with-constant-current http://www.instructables.com/id/Guide-to-field-Soldering/
Guide to field Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXP/8DN8/V99EWVV2NLT/FXP8DN8V99EWVV2NLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXP/8DN8/V99EWVV2NLT/FXP8DN8V99EWVV2NLT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXP/8DN8/V99EWVV2NLT/FXP8DN8V99EWVV2NLT.SMALL.jpg ETCSN5UKKDEWVV2NMR stone3408 This is a kit that will allow you to do many soldering tasks in the field, cost about $8.00, and it all fits in an Altoids tin! I've used this same set of stuff for years now and was inspired to share it based on a recent instructable on soldering (an outstanding one). This instructable goes one s...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 6 Sep 2011 02:37:38 PDT Guide-to-field-Soldering http://www.instructables.com/id/Collecting-Hydrogen-and-Oxygen/
Collecting Hydrogen and Oxygen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FLI/4Y6E/F04FMXA0/FLI4Y6EF04FMXA0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLI/4Y6E/F04FMXA0/FLI4Y6EF04FMXA0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLI/4Y6E/F04FMXA0/FLI4Y6EF04FMXA0.SMALL.jpg ESXNRXTF03WEWV6 ferroucious In this instructable I'll give you a simple way to collect Hydrogen gas and if you want also, to collect Oxygen. Depending on the voltage and current that you use for the project this could be hazardous. I used a 14.4 volt power drill battery pack for the process but don't recommend it, I only used ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:30:33 PDT Collecting-Hydrogen-and-Oxygen http://www.instructables.com/id/Circuits-for-using-High-Power-LED-s/
High Power LED Driver Circuits - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6F/YXSP/V4WEWOF30G6/F6FYXSPV4WEWOF30G6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6F/YXSP/V4WEWOF30G6/F6FYXSPV4WEWOF30G6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6F/YXSP/V4WEWOF30G6/F6FYXSPV4WEWOF30G6.SMALL.jpg ERVLPDU5XVEWOF31U3 dan High-power LED's: the future of lighting! but... how do you use them? where do you get them? 1-watt and 3-watt Power LED's are now widely available in the $3 to $5 range, so i've been working on a bunch of projects lately that use them. in the process it was bugging me that the only options anyone...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:00:13 PST Circuits-for-using-High-Power-LED-s http://www.instructables.com/id/String-Tripod/
String Tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1N/2WJV/F0ZSTF17/F1N2WJVF0ZSTF17.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1N/2WJV/F0ZSTF17/F1N2WJVF0ZSTF17.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1N/2WJV/F0ZSTF17/F1N2WJVF0ZSTF17.SMALL.jpg ERUNUN3F0ZSTF0W shoeBlade This is an old photographers trick - here is my design. Sometimes referred to as a string tripod or string bipod or string monopod. Also known as a chain tripod, bipod, etc... This device is used to stabilize a camera in order to get clearer pictures at a slow shutter speed. With more and more digi...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:01:01 PDT String-Tripod http://www.instructables.com/id/Rice-Cooker-Bread/
Rice Cooker Bread - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F9V/Z5GJ/LBBEWZMHKM3/F9VZ5GJLBBEWZMHKM3.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9V/Z5GJ/LBBEWZMHKM3/F9VZ5GJLBBEWZMHKM3.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9V/Z5GJ/LBBEWZMHKM3/F9VZ5GJLBBEWZMHKM3.SMALL.jpg EOEJ94YRX7EWZMHK4Q Robotrix So, let's say you're a student. You live in a residence, and they probably don't allow hot plates. You definitely can't have an oven. But you love baking bread! Well, never fear, I have the answer. Rice cooker bread. Rice cookers are usually ok to use in residences because they have an auto-off (or ...
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Continue Reading »]]> food Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:01:06 PDT Rice-Cooker-Bread http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Your-Own-Prototypes-%3a-How-to-make-your/
How to Make Your Own Prototypes : How to make your own Plastic Vacuum Former - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ6/KQQ2/NACEYJ3I363/FJ6KQQ2NACEYJ3I363.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ6/KQQ2/NACEYJ3I363/FJ6KQQ2NACEYJ3I363.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ6/KQQ2/NACEYJ3I363/FJ6KQQ2NACEYJ3I363.SMALL.jpg ELPFLBN6A9EYJ3I2F0 sheekgeek Make a Plastic Vacuum Molder using parts around the house. NOTE--This article was originally posted at SheekGeek. This is my first tutorial or instructable. Plastic vacuum formers are an important part of prototyping. If you need a nice plastic robot body, or custom case for a project you are doing...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:01:08 PDT How-to-Make-Your-Own-Prototypes-%3a-How-to-make-your http://www.instructables.com/id/Hungarian-Shelves/
How to Make and Install Hungarian Shelves - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FNJ/PDZJ/H6MEP27R0LZ/FNJPDZJH6MEP27R0LZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNJ/PDZJ/H6MEP27R0LZ/FNJPDZJH6MEP27R0LZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNJ/PDZJ/H6MEP27R0LZ/FNJPDZJH6MEP27R0LZ.SMALL.jpg ELJQZB9L0YEP2863OB juliofo First time I saw these shelves was in Budapest, at a friends apartment. I was told they had been designed by a physicist. That's why I think they are safe. The ones in the photos have been up for more than a year now.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:52:57 PDT Hungarian-Shelves http://www.instructables.com/id/Atomic-Zombie-s-ChopWork-Orange-chopper-bicycle/
Atomic Zombie's ChopWork Orange chopper bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F5W/VGOF/B01ES9J3YPJ/F5WVGOFB01ES9J3YPJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5W/VGOF/B01ES9J3YPJ/F5WVGOFB01ES9J3YPJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5W/VGOF/B01ES9J3YPJ/F5WVGOFB01ES9J3YPJ.SMALL.jpg EKBF9FZLUVES9J3X67 KoolKat Kids' bikes with 20-inch wheels are abundant at the dump and yard sales, especially the cheap steel frame units. These bikes not only take a beating, but they are outgrown in a year or two, so you will probably find a lot of them at your favorite scrap yard or city dump. These frames are easy to cho...
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Tue, 3 May 2011 01:30:59 PDT Atomic-Zombie-s-ChopWork-Orange-chopper-bicycle http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Size-Oil-Lamp/
Pocket-Size Oil Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZV/38Y1/5C0ETVPLWEH/FZV38Y15C0ETVPLWEH.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZV/38Y1/5C0ETVPLWEH/FZV38Y15C0ETVPLWEH.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZV/38Y1/5C0ETVPLWEH/FZV38Y15C0ETVPLWEH.SMALL.jpg EGYHPHXZ45ETVPLWFT CanDo Yes! Score! Free mini-shampoo bottles from that cheap hotel! Err, now what do I do with them? Why, make lamps of course! This is a lamp which will burn many oils (Canola Oil - A couple dollars at the grocery store for more than you'll ever need, and free in the kitchen - is my personal favorite). I...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 3 Apr 2011 07:30:23 PDT Pocket-Size-Oil-Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Assembling-the-8020-Chopper/
Assembling the 8020 Chopper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMV/BBG8/DEWEP27ZTFP/FMVBBG8DEWEP27ZTFP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMV/BBG8/DEWEP27ZTFP/FMVBBG8DEWEP27ZTFP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMV/BBG8/DEWEP27ZTFP/FMVBBG8DEWEP27ZTFP.SMALL.jpg EFTRFLHRDYEP287LCI saul Step by step assembly guide.
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Mon, 4 Apr 2011 09:00:27 PDT Assembling-the-8020-Chopper http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Bike-Light---FrontRear-Combo---100-Lumen/
Daylight Visible Bike Light - Front/Rear Combo - 100 Lumens on 2 AA's - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FFX/Z9G5/F0X27XT1/FFXZ9G5F0X27XT1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFX/Z9G5/F0X27XT1/FFXZ9G5F0X27XT1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFX/Z9G5/F0X27XT1/FFXZ9G5F0X27XT1.SMALL.jpg EETR2RMF0X27XTM dan The Ultimate Combo Bike Safety Light - It's a front/rear combo light with two 3-watt high-power LED's, all powered by just two rechargeable AA's. No heavier than your old setup but 10x brighter! All for only $20, and you can re-use the case from your oldest crappiest bike blinker to make this one!...
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:31:00 PDT Ultimate-Bike-Light---FrontRear-Combo---100-Lumen http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-dual-inner-tube-system/
Bicycle dual inner tube system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FB9/40TN/LOQEPORTJB7/FB940TNLOQEPORTJB7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FB9/40TN/LOQEPORTJB7/FB940TNLOQEPORTJB7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FB9/40TN/LOQEPORTJB7/FB940TNLOQEPORTJB7.SMALL.jpg ECFUTKS5NREPORTJH9 Chr1s How to fit a dual tube system to a bicycle wheel that will enable you to deal with a puncture without having to remove the the wheel or need any tools other than a pump until you get home. When you get a puncture the second inner tube is sitting right there in the tyre waiting to be inflated.
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:00:46 PDT Bicycle-dual-inner-tube-system http://www.instructables.com/id/MR11-12V-Halogen-Bicycle-Light/
MR11 12V Halogen Bicycle Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FGQ/LSUF/ZV6EY95SA1I/FGQLSUFZV6EY95SA1I.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGQ/LSUF/ZV6EY95SA1I/FGQLSUFZV6EY95SA1I.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGQ/LSUF/ZV6EY95SA1I/FGQLSUFZV6EY95SA1I.SMALL.jpg E7J3M7V12EEY95SA28 jmengel Instructables has lots of DIY bike lights, but here is my version which is cheaper and lighter than most. The difference is that I use smaller MR11 halogen bulbs that results in a more compact product, at the expense of somewhat reduced light output and efficiency. Since this is a pretty simple pr...
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:30:40 PDT MR11-12V-Halogen-Bicycle-Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Rooting-plant-cuttings/
Rooting plant cuttings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F52/0ALB/P7REP27QGYD/F520ALBP7REP27QGYD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F52/0ALB/P7REP27QGYD/F520ALBP7REP27QGYD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F52/0ALB/P7REP27QGYD/F520ALBP7REP27QGYD.SMALL.jpg E4EN90DB8GEP285ZPL arwen Now that it's spring, it's time to propagate plants. A cheap and fun way to expand your garden!
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:01:07 PDT Rooting-plant-cuttings http://www.instructables.com/id/Open-Any-Padlock/
Open Any Padlock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1A/ERKO/F3C4XMIG/F1AERKOF3C4XMIG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1A/ERKO/F3C4XMIG/F1AERKOF3C4XMIG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1A/ERKO/F3C4XMIG/F1AERKOF3C4XMIG.SMALL.jpg E3RGSYZ641EQHOASFH Tetranitrate ..................................................................................................................................................................................This is not my idea, its been floating around the internet for a while. Its a simple and cheap way to make a padlock shim...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:30:47 PDT Open-Any-Padlock http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Night-Vision-Headlamp---500%2b-lumens-with-/
Ultimate Night Vision Headlamp - 500+ lumens with only 8 watts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FEN/DINK/TYBEUKIKP7G/FENDINKTYBEUKIKP7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEN/DINK/TYBEUKIKP7G/FENDINKTYBEUKIKP7G.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEN/DINK/TYBEUKIKP7G/FENDINKTYBEUKIKP7G.SMALL.jpg E2K9BN5EDKEUBYRD9V dan Headlamp flashlight technology takes a quantum leap! You can have it all: * Intense brightness * Lightweight * Long life * Low cost * Rechargeable * Unbreakable * Small * Waterproof * Unique shocking turquoise color Race proven! I put the light to the ultimate test by competing in the Gold Rush 24-...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:00:16 PST Ultimate-Night-Vision-Headlamp---500%2b-lumens-with- http://www.instructables.com/id/SDMMC-fits-in-floppy-edge-connector/
SD/MMC fits in floppy edge-connector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FAV/WBT0/BWXES1762YU/FAVWBT0BWXES1762YU.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAV/WBT0/BWXES1762YU/FAVWBT0BWXES1762YU.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAV/WBT0/BWXES1762YU/FAVWBT0BWXES1762YU.SMALL.jpg EZD6Q18LYGES1762SJ robwen You can attach an SD camera memory card to any homebrew DIY project that has a few I/O pins,using ordinary connectors you probably have right now.For more details, how to obtain free mmc device drivers, and installing various open source Linux distros on WRT54G wireless routers (and other routers an...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:30:56 PDT SDMMC-fits-in-floppy-edge-connector