http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 14:31:15 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-reactive-21-audio-amplifier-flashy-ipod-do/
Sound reactive 2.1 audio amplifier (flashy ipod dock) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/TAF2/H2CE6L4U/FTMTAF2H2CE6L4U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/TAF2/H2CE6L4U/FTMTAF2H2CE6L4U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/TAF2/H2CE6L4U/FTMTAF2H2CE6L4U.SMALL.jpg woody2k This is my version of the LED boxs that i have seen on this site. This formed the final part of my degree course as a trainee Secondary Design Technology Teacher. Its pretty simple. I took the flashing circuit for an led box and built it into a ready made 2.1 system, then made a new housing for it....
By: woody2k

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 16:11:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pressure-Activated-Light-Up-Umbrella/
Pressure Activated Light-Up Umbrella - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SMALL.jpg snl017 ***********************VIDEO: ****************************** Once upon a time, 2 girls greatly enjoyed walking in the rain with umbrellas.  They decided the enjoyment of this experience could be maximized by building their own pressure-activated web of LEDs to install under their umbrella.  Thus, w...
By: snl017

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 19:45:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-wearable-sound-to-light-display-without-a-micro/
A wearable sound-to-light display, without a microprocessor - the Musicator Junior. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SMALL.gif qs Smaller than the 9-volt battery that powers it, the Musicator Jr. displays the sound it 'hears' (through the Electret Microphone) as fluctuating light bars. Small enough to fit in your shirt pocket, it can also be placed on a flat surface to monitor the sound levels around it. An alkaline battery ...
By: qs

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:37:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Light-Switch/
Simple Light Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SMALL.jpg randofo In building Simple Bots, we are going to use a series of photo-coupled devices called modules. But, before we can do this, we need a good photo-couple to use as a light-activated switch. To make one of these switches, we will be using a special OSRAM-brand photo transistor and any standard NPN trans...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:05:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Visual--Aural-Guitar-Tuner-The-Tune-Trainer/
Visual / Aural Guitar Tuner "The Tune Trainer" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SMALL.jpg gschoppe Build a strobe tuner with an integrated tone generator to teach tuning by ear.-=Background=-I have always dabbled in instruments. Over the course of my life, I've attempted (with varying success) Piano, Guitar, Banjo, Penny Whistle, Ocarina, Panpipes, Great Highland Bagpipes, Smallpipes, and Didger...
By: gschoppe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2007 08:24:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-ChromoDisk/
The ChromoDisk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/ZXM8/H1HMDPIQ/F6OZXM8H1HMDPIQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/ZXM8/H1HMDPIQ/F6OZXM8H1HMDPIQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/ZXM8/H1HMDPIQ/F6OZXM8H1HMDPIQ.SMALL.jpg Surferdude When I saw the Aurora LED 9x18 Instructable, I was inspired.  However, it's built on the PIC microcontroller while I am most familiar with the AVR microcontrollers.  Plus, I already have the development and programming environments for AVRs, so I set about a redesign as a personal challenge.  I want...
By: Surferdude

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 02:45:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Nuka-Cola-Quantum-and-Nuclear-Reactor-Display-Stan/
Nuka-Cola Quantum and Nuclear Reactor Display Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/Z3SQ/H18FTGK5/FUCZ3SQH18FTGK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/Z3SQ/H18FTGK5/FUCZ3SQH18FTGK5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/Z3SQ/H18FTGK5/FUCZ3SQH18FTGK5.SMALL.jpg kfklown In here I'm going to show you how to make a Nuka-Cola Quantum with a display stand that looks like a mini nuclear reactor. I wanted to make my own Quantum but I didn't want one that was just sitting on a light. I wanted to make a base with purpose- one that looked like it was part of the piece. I ca...
By: kfklown

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:59:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PixelLux-A-64-Pixel-RGB-LED-Video-Screen/
PixelLux- A 64 Pixel RGB LED Video Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/ZBX9/H12SVDXG/FQVZBX9H12SVDXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/ZBX9/H12SVDXG/FQVZBX9H12SVDXG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/ZBX9/H12SVDXG/FQVZBX9H12SVDXG.SMALL.jpg ajdi123 EDIT:  Wow, I didn't think this project would be so looked at on instructables! thanks for taking a look :). I have a crappy video that I'll upload, but sadly I was an idiot and burnt out my teensy... so I'll post a video of the whole thing working later!  Hi Instructables! The following is a quic...
By: ajdi123

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:18:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Arduino-Powered-Coffee-Table/
Interactive Arduino Powered Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KUI4/H142PA4L/FHEKUI4H142PA4L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KUI4/H142PA4L/FHEKUI4H142PA4L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KUI4/H142PA4L/FHEKUI4H142PA4L.SMALL.jpg DanNixon One quick fore note: this is my first Instructable and my first large Arduino project, so if you see any stupid errors or have an idea of how things could be done better, then please let me know. Now that that's out of the way I'll begin, I started designing this around September last year as my A2...
By: DanNixon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:43:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Programmable-LED/
Programmable LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/TS0Z/FXEEYVZDE98/FDKTS0ZFXEEYVZDE98.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/TS0Z/FXEEYVZDE98/FDKTS0ZFXEEYVZDE98.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/TS0Z/FXEEYVZDE98/FDKTS0ZFXEEYVZDE98.SMALL.jpg 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 »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:31:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Skittish-Nightscape-Jed-Diller-and-Ken-Hoff/
The Skittish Nightscape - Jed Diller and Ken Hoff - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/JX1R/H0FLNRXZ/FPAJX1RH0FLNRXZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/JX1R/H0FLNRXZ/FPAJX1RH0FLNRXZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/JX1R/H0FLNRXZ/FPAJX1RH0FLNRXZ.SMALL.jpg dillerj This was a 6 week project done as part of the Things That Think course at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The Skittish Nightscape is an interactive art piece inspired by Aparna Rao’s piece, “Pygmies.” (A link to which can be found below.) The Skittish Nightscape is a sound sensitive, behaviora...
By: dillerj

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 07:26:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurora-18x18/
Aurora 18x18 - the Big Brother of Aurora 9x18 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/7ZZR/H0AR6Y6X/F947ZZRH0AR6Y6X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/7ZZR/H0AR6Y6X/F947ZZRH0AR6Y6X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/7ZZR/H0AR6Y6X/F947ZZRH0AR6Y6X.SMALL.jpg ledartist There are some things that you can never stop. After building Aurora 9x18, I just could not shake off wondering, what if I made it bigger... So I finally broke down and made a bigger version of Aurora 9x18, Aurora 18x18. Just as the name implies, it has twice the number of LEDs. The overall dimensi...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:08:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-simple-high-power-LED-driver/
Super simple high power LED driver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/CWO9/FDYPTCX6/FNVCWO9FDYPTCX6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/CWO9/FDYPTCX6/FNVCWO9FDYPTCX6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/CWO9/FDYPTCX6/FNVCWO9FDYPTCX6.SMALL.jpg Artificial Intelligence This Instructable will show you how to built a Constant Current for high power LEDs, using only two components.High power LEDs are getting cheaper and cheaper, however the constant current drivers, to drive them are pretty expensive.Here, I'll show you how to built a simple and cheap, yet very effec...
By: Artificial Intelligence

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:20:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Sensing-LED-PICAXE-Version/
Light Sensing LED - PICAXE Version - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/TEYI/H0AR6NLZ/FQ9TEYIH0AR6NLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/TEYI/H0AR6NLZ/FQ9TEYIH0AR6NLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/TEYI/H0AR6NLZ/FQ9TEYIH0AR6NLZ.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 A while ago I posted light sensing LED which used the arduino board now it is the same project but using a PICAXE microcontroller.This is the simplest circuit you might have ever seen it only uses a PICAXE microcontroller,a resistor and a LED.A LED not only lights up when power is applied but also p...
By: Bot1398

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:11:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Seven-Segment-Display-Tutorial/
Seven Segment Display Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/LQ9B/GZUAFGLK/FX3LQ9BGZUAFGLK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/LQ9B/GZUAFGLK/FX3LQ9BGZUAFGLK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/LQ9B/GZUAFGLK/FX3LQ9BGZUAFGLK.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 How many TV shows and movies have some mysterious device counting down to zero those displays are 7 segment displays.With the 7 segment displays you can display any number or some alphabets that your heart desires. At first controlling a 7 segment display seems quite complex but it quickly becomes ...
By: Bot1398

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:30:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Green-LED-USB-Bulb/
Green LED USB Bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/RMNL/GZUASL9Z/F6CRMNLGZUASL9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/RMNL/GZUASL9Z/F6CRMNLGZUASL9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/RMNL/GZUASL9Z/F6CRMNLGZUASL9Z.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma This instructable will gude you to the process of modifying a regular 220VAC bulb to a USB plugged LED bulb. It it a nice touch around your PC or anywhere in your room. It won't be able to light your room fully, though you may use such a bulb to see the keyboard keys in darkness or just add it to t...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:49:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-an-Ironman-Helmet/
3D Printing an Ironman Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/MHXI/GZUAFWMA/FZOMHXIGZUAFWMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/MHXI/GZUAFWMA/FZOMHXIGZUAFWMA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/MHXI/GZUAFWMA/FZOMHXIGZUAFWMA.SMALL.jpg samohtep NOTE: I've entered this in the Make It Real Challenge. If you think it's worth it, please click vote! Thank you! Several months ago, I approached the rapid prototyping department at my company and asked if they would be able to help me produce a replica Ironman helmet. I had tried building the helm...
By: samohtep

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:45:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-housing-mod/
Laptop housing mod "DRAGONWARE" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SMALL.jpg Tkdwn My old laptop was screaming for a new paint job and the fujitsu-siemens logo was boring, so i made my self a new logo, carved it with my engraving/multipurpose tool and filled the void with some epoxy resin and LED's (light emitting diodes). It was quite a hassle adding the resin, and  keeping it in...
By: Tkdwn

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:33:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Diodes/
How-To: Diodes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/UTIU/GZ6I5TFZ/FKNUTIUGZ6I5TFZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/UTIU/GZ6I5TFZ/FKNUTIUGZ6I5TFZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/UTIU/GZ6I5TFZ/FKNUTIUGZ6I5TFZ.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura If you have embarked upon electronics projects in the past, there is a good chance you have already encountered this common component and soldered into your circuit without second thought. Diodes are valuable in electronics and serve a variety of purposes, which will be highlighted in upcoming steps...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 18:36:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Refrigerator-Lights/
Magnetic Refrigerator Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/Y7BL/CGBEP27VAPG/FYGY7BLCGBEP27VAPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/Y7BL/CGBEP27VAPG/FYGY7BLCGBEP27VAPG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/Y7BL/CGBEP27VAPG/FYGY7BLCGBEP27VAPG.SMALL.jpg sockmaster Turn your fridge into a canvas for LED art. Any passerby can place and relocate the magnetic LEDs any way they wish to create illuminated pictures and messages. It's great for high traffic kitchens and It's fun for kids and adults alike. What You Need Most of what you need can be found at local...
By: sockmaster

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:12:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Uber-Light-1000/
Uber-Light 1000 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/ECER/GYVDJV9F/FU7ECERGYVDJV9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/ECER/GYVDJV9F/FU7ECERGYVDJV9F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/ECER/GYVDJV9F/FU7ECERGYVDJV9F.SMALL.jpg macskyver Intro: This Instructable is for a high power flashlight that uses a CREE XM-L LED and is powered by 3 D-cell batteries.  Most of the parts are fabricated using a 3D printer and due to the size/shape, it is broken down into several segments.  The wiring for this flashlight is very simple.  It compos...
By: macskyver

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Mar 2012 01:45:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/CYCLOPS-1/
CYCLOPS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SMALL.jpg hellboy Hello Here is Cyclops... all metal, shiny, very industrial. I can picture it sitting on baron Harkonens mantel.... I have been wanting to build a single digit Nixie clock for a while now,  I looked around the workshop and found a bunch of bits and pieces that I would start the design with, littl...
By: hellboy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:17:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Colour-Changing-Night-Joule-Thief/
Colour Changing Night Joule Thief - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/RT0H/GYY8FVXP/FADRT0HGYY8FVXP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/RT0H/GYY8FVXP/FADRT0HGYY8FVXP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/RT0H/GYY8FVXP/FADRT0HGYY8FVXP.SMALL.jpg ledartist I got this inquiry from a teacher who teaches high school kids electronics - can we have a cool kit like Aurora mini 18, in a simpler and more affordable format? I suggested Night Joule Thief, but the teacher felt that it wasn't sexy enough for the kids. (ur... you know what I mean.) So I combined ...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:49:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-Boombox/
iPhone Boombox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/KT9H/GYN8NOH2/F0QKT9HGYN8NOH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/KT9H/GYN8NOH2/F0QKT9HGYN8NOH2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/KT9H/GYN8NOH2/F0QKT9HGYN8NOH2.SMALL.jpg MTriest The following project will show you how to take 3D Solidwork's renderings and 2D Illustrator files and create a minimalist iPhone boombox. The boombox is my design and creation. Originally for a production class, I designed and created the boombox in an attempt to design, render and create using com...
By: MTriest

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:39:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-LED-Lantern/
DIY USB LED Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/1B5P/GXUYTTD7/FM31B5PGXUYTTD7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/1B5P/GXUYTTD7/FM31B5PGXUYTTD7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/1B5P/GXUYTTD7/FM31B5PGXUYTTD7.SMALL.jpg Grasshopper1221 Turn an old junk (or new) lantern into a nice  multi purpose light. Looks nice on your desk or hanging in your room or perhaps a camping trip. As it USB powered it has limits, However this can also be made to be powered by  a few AA or AAA battery's and cell phone battery 3.7 volt lithium really lig...
By: Grasshopper1221

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:40:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Infinity-Mirror-Tony-Stark-Arc-Reactor-thing/
Infinity Mirror - Tony Stark Arc-Reactor thing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/74N9/GXKA4GB2/F1V74N9GXKA4GB2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/74N9/GXKA4GB2/F1V74N9GXKA4GB2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/74N9/GXKA4GB2/F1V74N9GXKA4GB2.SMALL.jpg shadeydave I'm creating a robot, but am finding that it's better if I break the build down into smaller projects. This is one of those projects, and it seems to have a look that could be used for other things as well. Destroy a lady's compact mirror. I took the mirrors out of their plastic housing and us...
By: shadeydave

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:53:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PS2You-Go-anywhere-LED-digital-message-board/
PS/2/You: Go-anywhere, LED digital message board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/DW02/GWTIK8FF/FG3DW02GWTIK8FF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/DW02/GWTIK8FF/FG3DW02GWTIK8FF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/DW02/GWTIK8FF/FG3DW02GWTIK8FF.SMALL.jpg Earthling! Combine three inexpensive LED matrix display panels, an Ardweeny microcontroller and a standard PS/2 computer keyboard into your own go-anywhere, instantly updatable 768-pixel digital message board. The code can hold up to six lines of text with a maximum of 100 characters each. Pressing a key on t...
By: Earthling!

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2012 07:25:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-table-lamp/
Magnetic table lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/E255/GWF5U8OJ/F20E255GWF5U8OJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/E255/GWF5U8OJ/F20E255GWF5U8OJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/E255/GWF5U8OJ/F20E255GWF5U8OJ.SMALL.jpg HHarry I wanted a new table lamp, but found a regular table lamp rather uninteresting. I wanted to create a lamp with which it is possible to readjust the shape and size. The table lamp exists out of eight cubes, with which you can build different shapes. Each cube has four bright 0.5 watt straw hat LE...
By: HHarry

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:20:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-A-Simple-Joule-Thief-made-easy/
Making A Simple Joule Thief (made easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/UXVH/GWF5TL98/F3GUXVHGWF5TL98.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/UXVH/GWF5TL98/F3GUXVHGWF5TL98.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/UXVH/GWF5TL98/F3GUXVHGWF5TL98.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Today I am showing you how to make a very simple joule thief. A joule thief has many applications, the best gadget that I made with was a "Water Powered Lamp", soon I'm going to post on a guide about it but first I need to post this guide. I used an iPhone 4S as my camera :)))  What Is A Joule Thi...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:27:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Geiger-counter-triggered-LED-decorations/
Geiger counter triggered LED decorations - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/KO9Z/GWEA0435/FAKKO9ZGWEA0435.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/KO9Z/GWEA0435/FAKKO9ZGWEA0435.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/KO9Z/GWEA0435/FAKKO9ZGWEA0435.SMALL.jpg nikkipugh Bored of blinky lights that blink in response to time? Make them blink with space instead! This instructable shows a quick method for connecting LED tree decorations to a Geiger counter via arduino, so that the lights blink between different strings each time radiation is detected. It's nicer to ...
By: nikkipugh

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:04:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-lightbulb-ornament/
LED lightbulb ornament - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/PMUH/GWG7O87A/FZ9PMUHGWG7O87A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/PMUH/GWG7O87A/FZ9PMUHGWG7O87A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/PMUH/GWG7O87A/FZ9PMUHGWG7O87A.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus The festive lights this time of the year are my favourite, I could watch blinking lights and sip on hot chocolate by a roaring fire all evening. So when it came time to contribute to Robot Lover's 2011 Instructables Advent Calendar I knew just what to make. My own lighted ornament, of course! Using...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:34:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Holiday-Tie/
LED Holiday Tie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/P4RI/GWG7O7GX/F2JP4RIGWG7O7GX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/P4RI/GWG7O7GX/F2JP4RIGWG7O7GX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/P4RI/GWG7O7GX/F2JP4RIGWG7O7GX.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Make an LED holiday tie for that special man in your life this Christmas.  It is easy to create fun light patterns using Aniomagic's Sparkle Board even if you don't have any previous knowledge of circuitry or programming.  This is a great project to do with your kids to teach them a bit about electr...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:03:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Electronics/
Basic Electronics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/QFQK/GWF6EKEV/FUQQFQKGWF6EKEV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/QFQK/GWF6EKEV/FUQQFQKGWF6EKEV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/QFQK/GWF6EKEV/FUQQFQKGWF6EKEV.SMALL.jpg randofo Getting started with basic electronics is easier than you might think. This Instructable will hopefully demystify the basics of electronics so that anyone with an interest in building circuits can hit the ground running. This is a quick overview into practical electronics and it is not my goal to de...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:10:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DNA-Sculpture-Desk-Lamp-Grown-Crystal-EL-Wire-/
DNA Sculpture Desk Lamp: Grown Crystal, EL-Wire, Acrylic, Silicone and Aluminum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SMALL.jpg LucidMovement So, of course, all of you reading this have thought to yourself at one time or another "I would absolutely love to grow some crystals on el-wire and then encase it in silicone and acrylic."  No? Oh, well maybe it was just me then.  Regardless of whether you have had that thought before or not, I'll ...
By: LucidMovement

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:51:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Succulent-Terrarium/
Succulent Terrarium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/7VTK/GVZPGXZP/FIF7VTKGVZPGXZP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/7VTK/GVZPGXZP/FIF7VTKGVZPGXZP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/7VTK/GVZPGXZP/FIF7VTKGVZPGXZP.SMALL.jpg x2Jiggy This instructable guides you through the process of making a sealed succulent plant terrarium with LED light. As succulent plants are hardy and don't require too much water, they will produce a terrarium that requires minimal maintenance provided you create a suitable environment. There's also a var...
By: x2Jiggy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:24:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Chandelier-2/
LED Chandelier Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/L9LI/GVXHA1SD/F6CL9LIGVXHA1SD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/L9LI/GVXHA1SD/F6CL9LIGVXHA1SD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/L9LI/GVXHA1SD/F6CL9LIGVXHA1SD.SMALL.jpg kaway27 I built a few cool projects I found on Instructables.com and now it's time for me to contribute.  This is a LED chandelier that I made using Christmas LED string lights.  It not difficult to make but it takes patience.  I think it's totally worth it and the end product looks awesome!  It's also a gr...
By: kaway27

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2011 18:52:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Holiday-Card-using-Bare-Paint/
Making a Holiday Card using Bare Paint - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SN6O/GVSUMOSL/FXKSN6OGVSUMOSL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SN6O/GVSUMOSL/FXKSN6OGVSUMOSL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SN6O/GVSUMOSL/FXKSN6OGVSUMOSL.SMALL.jpg BareConductive In this tutorial we will show you how to make a Holiday Greeting card with LEDs! To do this we will use some Bare Paint, a battery, and some surface mount LEDs. Materials Materials Bare Paint Brush A4 Coloured Paper Scissors Glue Stick Glue Gun Pencil Ruler Components Surface Mount LEDs US: Di...
By: BareConductive

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 22:19:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-Bottle-LED-Gel-Lamp/
Wine Bottle LED Gel Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/EUQV/GVOW4YE0/FVDEUQVGVOW4YE0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/EUQV/GVOW4YE0/FVDEUQVGVOW4YE0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/EUQV/GVOW4YE0/FVDEUQVGVOW4YE0.SMALL.jpg bkhurt Recycle an old cell phone charger and wine bottle into a gel filled LED lamp. Parts List Parts needed: - empty wine bottle and cork (I used a 1.5L bottle) - wire - blue and red LEDs - 220 Ohm and 100 Ohm resistors - small toggle switch - gel candle wax I got the gel wax from Michaels f...
By: bkhurt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:55:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bed-Frame/
Bed Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/4NQ4/GVLRXTJO/FUC4NQ4GVLRXTJO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/4NQ4/GVLRXTJO/FUC4NQ4GVLRXTJO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/4NQ4/GVLRXTJO/FUC4NQ4GVLRXTJO.SMALL.jpg nat.andrews After looking and looking around the shops for a decent, well made wooden bed under $500. we found that everything sucked! they were either hugely expensive $1000+ or made so cheaply that extra legs had to be put in the middle to support the mattress. So we decided to diy our own! I appogise for ...
By: nat.andrews

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2011 07:58:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Name-Switch-Toy-for-Toddler/
LED "Name" Switch Toy for Toddler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/7VXM/GVP28LU8/FR07VXMGVP28LU8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/7VXM/GVP28LU8/FR07VXMGVP28LU8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/7VXM/GVP28LU8/FR07VXMGVP28LU8.SMALL.jpg henlij I made this toy a couple years ago when my son was 2. He's always been fascinated with lights and switches. In an effort to keep him entertained and perhaps learn the letters in his name, I built this simple toy.  Used Parts - about 50 LEDs (RED, Orange, Green) - LM7812 Voltage Regulator - Power so...
By: henlij

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Dec 2011 19:08:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Ceiling-Fan-Pull-Chain-Nightlight/
Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/OCM6/GVZP1W6J/FKCOCM6GVZP1W6J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/OCM6/GVZP1W6J/FKCOCM6GVZP1W6J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/OCM6/GVZP1W6J/FKCOCM6GVZP1W6J.SMALL.jpg yardleydobon To skip to the videos of the nightlight in action, click here! Update: I received many complaints about the aesthetic quality of the pull chain nightlight's installation and several suggestions that I should place the circuit in the diffuser bowl. Well I'm pleased to announce that I've reworked ...
By: yardleydobon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:29:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/1300-Lumen-Bike-Light/
1300 Lumen Bike Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B5GX/GVHH1EVC/FS9B5GXGVHH1EVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B5GX/GVHH1EVC/FS9B5GXGVHH1EVC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B5GX/GVHH1EVC/FS9B5GXGVHH1EVC.SMALL.jpg brainiac27 Let me start with this: I love biking at night. Everything from the empty streets to the cool air keep me biking into the night. But my quick setup of a LED flashlight pipe-clamped to my stem was not cutting it. I needed more power. I needed a true headlight. And so was born my second LED lighting...
By: brainiac27

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:01:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Touch-Activated-Finger-Led-Glove-Optional/
Touch Activated Finger Led (Glove Optional) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/O8QK/GVA8DZ8Q/FFUO8QKGVA8DZ8Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/O8QK/GVA8DZ8Q/FFUO8QKGVA8DZ8Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/O8QK/GVA8DZ8Q/FFUO8QKGVA8DZ8Q.SMALL.jpg jeshsieh This instructable will show you how to make LEDs light up at your finger tips upon contact with a flat surface. You may choose to sew the components onto a glove to make an LED glove. Application: The main reason for this project is to interface it with a multitouch table setup without going throu...
By: jeshsieh

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:03:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Tyme-Glass-Lights/
Old Tyme Glass Lights... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/M706/GVIYJQVI/FAIM706GVIYJQVI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/M706/GVIYJQVI/FAIM706GVIYJQVI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/M706/GVIYJQVI/FAIM706GVIYJQVI.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian I inadvertently stumbled on this while making a Newton's Cradle. LEDs fastened to marbles create wonderful illumination... Answers and Challenge 1: I dislike blue LED simply for the fact that they hurt my eyes at night. 2: I use them because I have a surplus of 200 of these demon lights and I ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:11:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lighted-Newtons-Cradle/
Lighted Newton's Cradle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/IR6K/GV0L5PLZ/FI9IR6KGV0L5PLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/IR6K/GV0L5PLZ/FI9IR6KGV0L5PLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/IR6K/GV0L5PLZ/FI9IR6KGV0L5PLZ.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian OK I'll admit this one is a tricky build. It is all in the alignment and requires quite a bit of patience to get it right. Yes mine is not perfect... Yet!!! Needs more work on the alignment of the balls! Materials You will need 5 glass marbles about 1 inch in diameter. 1/8 inch brass welding ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:01:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Desk-lamp/
Desk lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/T2WK/GV0KKH2W/FVMT2WKGV0KKH2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/T2WK/GV0KKH2W/FVMT2WKGV0KKH2W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/T2WK/GV0KKH2W/FVMT2WKGV0KKH2W.SMALL.jpg HHarry If you spend a lot of hours behind your desk in the evenings, than good lighting is crucial. Make yourself this ecological and economical efficient desk lamp. The total cost of the 10w led lamp plus dimmer plus power supply =  26 dollar. All the other parts were laying around in my garage. Ma...
By: HHarry

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:25:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Stargate-helmet/
Animatronic Stargate helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/51LG/GUVU1SM8/F7S51LGGUVU1SM8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/51LG/GUVU1SM8/F7S51LGGUVU1SM8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/51LG/GUVU1SM8/F7S51LGGUVU1SM8.SMALL.jpg Honus I love the movie Stargate and when I first saw it I immediately knew I wanted to make one of the super cool Horus guard helmets. I had sketched multiple designs over the years and figured out several different methods for building it but rejected them all for one reason or another- usually due to co...
By: Honus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:44:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-100mm-LED/
Giant 100mm LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/SHPI/FOVX0VGW/FOLSHPIFOVX0VGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/SHPI/FOVX0VGW/FOLSHPIFOVX0VGW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/SHPI/FOVX0VGW/FOLSHPIFOVX0VGW.SMALL.jpg guyfrom7up This is a hand made 10x scale model of a 10mm LED that gives off light via 3 one watt LEDs inside a custom made resin cast (made by me) that also has a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) light dimmer. To set the cast I first had to create a wooden form of an LED and slather silicone on to create a mold s...
By: guyfrom7up

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:23:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-LED-Lollipops/
Light-Up LED Lollipops - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/H2QY/GU94GKRD/FTBH2QYGU94GKRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/H2QY/GU94GKRD/FTBH2QYGU94GKRD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/H2QY/GU94GKRD/FTBH2QYGU94GKRD.SMALL.jpg dan Great fun and yum for every age! Adding a spicy red LED to your lolly is hardly more work than just making regular lollipops. That huge sucker will liven up your halloween party - and keep your guests "licking and sticking" all night long! (because big lollies are super sticky, don't let them drop o...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:25:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Broken-nose-preventer/
Broken nose preventer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/S6SP/GUA8IPZJ/F0WS6SPGUA8IPZJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/S6SP/GUA8IPZJ/F0WS6SPGUA8IPZJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/S6SP/GUA8IPZJ/F0WS6SPGUA8IPZJ.SMALL.jpg grizelli There are three doors in my house that open outwards, and I have personal experience how easy it is to walk into the edge of one of them in the dark. After doing this a few times, I decided to build a device for providing a flashing LED embedded in the edge of the door to warn you that it is open. ...
By: grizelli

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