http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 07:33:57 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Skateboard-under-glow/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/XUZX/H2MYM2HU/F9OXUZXH2MYM2HU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/XUZX/H2MYM2HU/F9OXUZXH2MYM2HU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/XUZX/H2MYM2HU/F9OXUZXH2MYM2HU.SMALL.jpg jnajmy I made this a couple weeks ago, the idea came to me after i was hit by a truck and broke my both my top and bottom jaws, my eye socket, both my cheek bones (i have metal plates now), my nose was broken and i broke my collar bone. I was in acoma for a week and had 5 surgeries since. This happened to ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 23:13:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/how-to-make-a-watch-like-led-scrolling-display/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif sureshpadhy hi all,  i want to make a watch/ bracelet like scrolling display. which can show alphanumeric characters and special characters also. attached here with a led watch image. is anyone have any idea about this?
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 22:12:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-your-very-own-TARDIS/
Making your very own TARDIS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/N2JX/H2MYDKI8/FI1N2JXH2MYDKI8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/N2JX/H2MYDKI8/FI1N2JXH2MYDKI8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/N2JX/H2MYDKI8/FI1N2JXH2MYDKI8.SMALL.jpg yespotato That's Right. Yours. You just have to build it. I created this version with no instruction from scratch, so feel free to improve to your desires. Materials You need:  Popsicle sticks. the normal size. Elmer's or Tacky Glue Hot Glue Soldering gun Solder TARDIS themed Paint (acrylic) Various electr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 20:08:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/Car-speakers-go-silent-when-connecting-ground-cabl/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif ezeLoco I been trying to put some LEDs in my car that can pulse to music. I followed this instructable; http://www.instructables.com/id/Pimped-Out-LED-Car-Sound-System/#step1 My only problem is when I connect the ground cable all the speakers from the car turn silent, the only way I can get the LEDs to fla...
By: ezeLoco

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 13:03:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/rainbow-pop-up/
rainbow pop up - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/DRW9/H2MYJXLW/F43DRW9H2MYJXLW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/DRW9/H2MYJXLW/F43DRW9H2MYJXLW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/DRW9/H2MYJXLW/F43DRW9H2MYJXLW.SMALL.jpg astridlubsen A pop up with an RGB LED behind it. Attach the battery to make it light up. Draw the pattern Draw the pattern as vectors in a CAD program like Rhino or illustrator. To cut and pre-crease it with a laser cutter, make sure all the lines are hairlines e.g. 0,003 mm thick. Make two layers; one for th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 11:36:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Breathalyzer/
Arduino Breathalyzer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/9ZWS/H2MYEJ0C/F7L9ZWSH2MYEJ0C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/9ZWS/H2MYEJ0C/F7L9ZWSH2MYEJ0C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/9ZWS/H2MYEJ0C/F7L9ZWSH2MYEJ0C.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 What is a breathalyzer you may ask? It is a device for estimating blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample.In simple terms it is a device to test weather a person is drunk or not. As the title suggests it runs on the arduino.Our breathalyzer uses the MQ-3 alcohol sensor from sparkfun.It is a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 05:35:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Super-Bright-Blue-LED-Driver/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif budhaztm I was about to start a project when I got stumped. I need advice on what driver circuit would be best to drive 10-20 super bright blue LEDs off of batteries. Thanks for the help. P.S. If you need me to specify anything (which you probably will) just ask :)
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 12:50:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-do-I-make-an-early-morning-alarm-clock/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif ElectroFlex I want to build a simple circuit that I can attatch to an alarm clock that will light up different lights at different times. (For example, a green LED when I have time to continue sleeping, a yellow when I need to wake up, and red when I am late.) Please help!
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 15:03:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/18-w-resistor-for-12v/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif RoboRay Hi, I've been trying to add a LED light for my glove box, since it didn't come with any. I bought one radio shack led with built-in 1/8w 680ohm resistors to see how it was made. I read the 1/8w resistor wouldn't work and it would burn up? Using something like 1/2w would be better. I tested it with ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 23:28:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/Need-small-battery-powered-UV-emitting-LED-light-f/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/WY1W/H2CE71D5/F44WY1WH2CE71D5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/WY1W/H2CE71D5/F44WY1WH2CE71D5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/WY1W/H2CE71D5/F44WY1WH2CE71D5.SMALL.jpg theharperimage I'm in need of a couple dozen battery powered "throwie" styled (read: super simple)  UV light emitting LED's for a board game prototype.   The devices (12 total) will be built into simple chipboard player pieces on a stand.  I'd like the entire piece (including the chipboard and stand) to be no lar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 18:38:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Do-LEDs-need-to-be-mounted-to-a-circuit-board-or/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif gamnoparts Most LED circuits, like DIY brake lights are mounted to a board & covered w/ a plastic lens cover like a typical brakelight. My plan is to leave it exposed, if possible so that it sort of blends in until it is actually illuminated.
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 17:43:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/12V-10-watt-LED-light-bulb-dimmer/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif lonny j I'd like to make dimmers for the Phillips EnduraLED 10 watt 12V bulbs. Preferably using slider switches. Like the audio industry uses.? I have a need for a total of 12 dimmers for a feature lighting project on my house.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 15:32:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-brick-LED-lights/
LEGO brick LED lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/122V/H1ZG7TVF/F01122VH1ZG7TVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/122V/H1ZG7TVF/F01122VH1ZG7TVF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/122V/H1ZG7TVF/F01122VH1ZG7TVF.SMALL.jpg bowlen199 in this instructable i will show you a simple but creative use of your LEGO bricks. the possibilities and applications are almost  endless, just let your mind go wild. this will even leave the LEGO bricks still in a usable state.  im going to just get on with it so you can enjoy the applications for...
By: bowlen199

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 15:08:40 PDT 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 09:11:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beer-Pong-Alarm-Clock/
Beer Pong Alarm Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/GJEK/H1YOJ19G/FUMGJEKH1YOJ19G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/GJEK/H1YOJ19G/FUMGJEKH1YOJ19G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/GJEK/H1YOJ19G/FUMGJEKH1YOJ19G.SMALL.jpg WillyWatts So im just going to start off with telling everyone why i made this project. having an alarm clock beside my bed just wasnt cutting it, i would hit the snooze button so often that i was late for almost everything. and this is exactly what i did to solve every teenagers problem, with a little style a...
By: WillyWatts

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 13:43:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/Instructable-about-fixing-LED-Tactical-flashlight/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/9PUE/H29XSEX3/F7S9PUEH29XSEX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/9PUE/H29XSEX3/F7S9PUEH29XSEX3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/9PUE/H29XSEX3/F7S9PUEH29XSEX3.SMALL.jpg The Cartographer I have a HWA-WYS SuperFire WF-502B Tactical LED Flashlight that died. I've already done an extensive Google search and found that their contract manufactured and there's really no company that you can get a hold of. It would be really awesome if someone made a instructable about how to fix one.
By: The Cartographer

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 13:38:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/What-battery-should-i-use/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif jnajmy So I started a little home project where I am using 28 LED lights and I need to know what kind of battery I should use. The lights I have are 5mm, 3-3.2 volts, 20mA-30mA. I want to wire the lights in a parallel circuit for each one. I want the LEDs to be bright! They are rated at 2,500 mcd @ 20mA. -...
By: jnajmy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 17:47:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MAGLITE-5-D-mod-to-my-MTB-lightning-system/
MAGLITE 5-D mod to my MTB lightning system. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/9GQ6/H29XS1MD/FC19GQ6H29XS1MD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/9GQ6/H29XS1MD/FC19GQ6H29XS1MD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/9GQ6/H29XS1MD/FC19GQ6H29XS1MD.SMALL.jpg dudu1980 I had  an old mag lite from 1995 it was 5-D maglite... . I decided i need to wake him up from his sleep. and make a powerfull light for my bike. the thing about this project that it is cheap  around 50-60$  includes the batteries and the charger and i will try to make it simple by giving the SKU fro...
By: dudu1980

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 07:40:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/LED-noOb/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/1523/H1ZG7C82/FTY1523H1ZG7C82.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/1523/H1ZG7C82/FTY1523H1ZG7C82.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/1523/H1ZG7C82/FTY1523H1ZG7C82.SMALL.jpg thetillmiester I built this shelving and I would like to put an LED in each section, but plug it into a wall outlet for its power source. I don't want to have to change batteries all the time. I have never done anything with lighting or LEDs. Series or parallel? I don't know anything about resistors either. I know...
By: thetillmiester

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:11:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-can-I-make-an-led-chaser-circuit-with-just-a-4/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif tporter1
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 15:21:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jack-Daniels-Christmas-Lights-1/
Jack Daniels Christmas Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/WJ7V/H1YOII7G/FQ6WJ7VH1YOII7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/WJ7V/H1YOII7G/FQ6WJ7VH1YOII7G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/WJ7V/H1YOII7G/FQ6WJ7VH1YOII7G.SMALL.jpg Hank_2k By popular demand (sorry it's taken a while by the way guys I know a few of you have asked but life has a tendency to get between me and the interenet these days) I've knocked up a quick guide to how to make your own pretty funky decorations using little more than a cheap light string and a few mini...
By: Hank_2k

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 11:13:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/I-am-looking-for-a-great-good-book-about-wiring-sm/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif commercial free Does anyone know what book I can get?
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:44:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacement-of-Defective-Capacitor-in-E27-LED-Bulb/
Replacement of Defective Capacitor in E27 LED Bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/CGMJ/H267L91A/FKZCGMJH267L91A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/CGMJ/H267L91A/FKZCGMJH267L91A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/CGMJ/H267L91A/FKZCGMJH267L91A.SMALL.jpg igisha If you own an E27 LED bulb that flickers at start up or doesn't reach full brightness anymore, don't throw it away! Just change the electrolytic capacitors in the power supply. Inspection of bulb The power supply in LED bulbs is designed to occupy minimum space in the lamp and at the same time en...
By: igisha

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 14:14:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/On-Off-Basket-Bike-Lights-Using-Arduino-Uno/
On-Off Basket Bike Lights Using Arduino Uno - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/HFC5/H231Z452/FZ7HFC5H231Z452.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/HFC5/H231Z452/FZ7HFC5H231Z452.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/HFC5/H231Z452/FZ7HFC5H231Z452.SMALL.jpg mxbenjo How it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MnkE1xXlKI This is a project done for an introduction to electronics course. [This is my open notebook for the course:  http://mbenitez.iheartanthony.com/] It's a really simple project combining a pushbutton, an arduino uno, and some LEDs. The project I...
By: mxbenjo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 15:38:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-light-strip-in-wood-housing/
LED light strip in wood housing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/KAYR/H1YOI3Y7/FUEKAYRH1YOI3Y7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/KAYR/H1YOI3Y7/FUEKAYRH1YOI3Y7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/KAYR/H1YOI3Y7/FUEKAYRH1YOI3Y7.SMALL.jpg acosand I have a desk with a shelf above it, so I made a light strip I could put on the bottom of the shelf to light my desk area.  I had some LEDs sitting around, but no simple way to make a circuit board for them, so I make a wooden housing to hold the LEDs and make a simple lighting strip.  I made it at ...
By: acosand

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 21:44:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/Device-to-Improve-SoundLightingAccuracy-for-a-Di/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif waldoctg Hi Folks, How are all of you? I'm new on this forum and I am glad to be here! :D Anyways, I need some help on a little project I am trying to achieve... I've been working on it for sometime, but unfortunately I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to circuits and need some help. It's kind of co...
By: waldoctg

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 11:03:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-LED-using-Android-Smart-Phone/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/3E5X/H1ZG6VUP/FQN3E5XH1ZG6VUP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/3E5X/H1ZG6VUP/FQN3E5XH1ZG6VUP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/3E5X/H1ZG6VUP/FQN3E5XH1ZG6VUP.SMALL.jpg illuminator91 This may not be the first project which uses phone to control LED but to me this is the first. I have used Android phone to control LED connected to Arduino UNO over bluetooth using Amarino library. I have used the following things: --Galaxy S --Arduino UNO --BTbee 2.0 --LED The LED can be switche...
By: illuminator91

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 01:49:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PHONE-ALERT-Bright-RGB-LED-Flasher/
PHONE-ALERT Bright RGB LED Flasher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/32SW/H1ZG6W8Y/FGS32SWH1ZG6W8Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/32SW/H1ZG6W8Y/FGS32SWH1ZG6W8Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/32SW/H1ZG6W8Y/FGS32SWH1ZG6W8Y.SMALL.jpg wgsinc Years back - My mom's friend (half deaf) had trouble hearing her phone ring. I decided to make a simple flasher to help her "see" the phone ring. This is a modification of that project - this time using Bright RGB LEDs with a rating of 15,000 mcd. I decided this time I wanted a flasher that you wo...
By: wgsinc

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 21:59:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Papercraft-TARDIS-with-working-light/
Papercraft TARDIS with working light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/VIK6/H1YOB4T6/FFBVIK6H1YOB4T6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/VIK6/H1YOB4T6/FFBVIK6H1YOB4T6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/VIK6/H1YOB4T6/FFBVIK6H1YOB4T6.SMALL.jpg thecoonskin Here's a simple papercraft project for any whovians with a little down time. It took me about 20 minutes to make it but it was well worth it. To add some extra realism I put a blue LED at the top to seal the deal. This is going to be my entry for the Scoochmaroo papercraft challenge. The template...
By: thecoonskin

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 09:14:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Without-using-a-microcontroller-how-would-you-flas/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif dubyaohohdee  Assumes only 1 physical input.  I am trying to mimic a brake light flasher where the driver presses on the brakes and the brake light quickly flashes for 1 second or so and then just goes to solid.  Thanks,
By: dubyaohohdee

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 10:09:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-picaxe-video-game-platform/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/JDDT/H2MYDF4Q/FHDJDDTH2MYDF4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/JDDT/H2MYDF4Q/FHDJDDTH2MYDF4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/JDDT/H2MYDF4Q/FHDJDDTH2MYDF4Q.SMALL.jpg msbates THIS INSTRUCTABLE SHOWS YOU HOW TO BUILD A PICAXE 8X8 MATRIX DRIVER ---- THIS INSTRUCTABLE IS BEING WRITTEN AS THE MATRIX DRIVER IS BEING BUILT ---- SIMPLY EMAIL ME HOW YOU WOULD USE THIS LED MATRIX PLATFORM FOR A CHANCE TO WIN MATTSCOTTBATES@GMAIL.COM PREFACE The problem with explaining anythi...
By: msbates

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 08:52:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-are-the-specifications-for-the-particular-IR-/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Jman58 I'm sourcing IR LED's from old remotes and need the specs in order to determine the apropriate resistors for reintegration. If anyone knows a good way to test the individual LEDs that would be great i can't find any data sheets on these remotes.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 23:46:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/Electrical-Circuit-Help/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/C7VJ/H1YONDFA/F9RC7VJH1YONDFA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/C7VJ/H1YONDFA/F9RC7VJH1YONDFA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/C7VJ/H1YONDFA/F9RC7VJH1YONDFA.SMALL.jpg chunkyblamm I would like to make the LEDs in the pre-wired controller in the first picture shown blink to music using the formula in the second.  I was thinking that I would need to leave the +/- coming out of the controller on different power than the LED strips this way you have constant power to the controll...
By: chunkyblamm

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 19:39:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ne555n-Oscillator-1/
Ne555n Oscillator!!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/L1PJ/H19RHMZK/FCFL1PJH19RHMZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/L1PJ/H19RHMZK/FCFL1PJH19RHMZK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/L1PJ/H19RHMZK/FCFL1PJH19RHMZK.SMALL.jpg McMchriis Here im gonna show you how to Make a Ne555n Oscillator !!!! in a project board!!!! step by stepp!!! Working!!! Parts: 1-ne555n 2-5.6k resistor 3-1k resistor 4-100 micro farad capacitor                                                    Enjoy It!!!! 5-330 ohms resitor  6-9v baterry hack 7-9v b...
By: McMchriis

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 10:28:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/working-with-leds/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif SanjaySingh hELLO i AM WORKING ON A PROJECT IN WHICH i HAVE TO LIGHT TwO SETS OF LEDS. One set of led is white ultra bright led and other set is normal 5mm led red & green. I need a circuit for the lamp which should switch on the white led for like 1hour and after that this white led gets dimm and other led (re...
By: SanjaySingh

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 10:14:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-resistors-will-I-need-for-my-IR-LED-Circuit/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Jman58 I'm going on information obtained on the net so please bear with me! I'm intending to use eight 200mw triple IR Leds wired together using a nine volt power source (battery). What resistors will I need and how many? I've already seen a diagram on how to assemble the circuit but some confirmation woul...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 19:43:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Sequencer/
LED Chaser Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/DZ6Y/H1JUHLSA/F71DZ6YH1JUHLSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/DZ6Y/H1JUHLSA/F71DZ6YH1JUHLSA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/DZ6Y/H1JUHLSA/F71DZ6YH1JUHLSA.SMALL.jpg eastvoltresearch The kit purchasing info can be found here:  http://www.easternvoltageresearch.com/led_sequencer10.html LEDs have always fascinating me.  And ever since I first saw Knight Ryder back in the 1980's, I always had a "thing" for LED sequencers.  This project originally was designed about 10 years ago, a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 18:35:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Energy-Demonstration-Kit/
Wireless Energy - Tesla Coil Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/4ZSW/H1YOHEPU/FPP4ZSWH1YOHEPU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/4ZSW/H1YOHEPU/FPP4ZSWH1YOHEPU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/4ZSW/H1YOHEPU/FPP4ZSWH1YOHEPU.SMALL.jpg eastvoltresearch *The kit purchasing info can be found here: http://www.easternvoltageresearch.com/audio_wireless.html Wireless energy transfer has always fascinating me and I decided to create a very simple kit to demonstrate that principle.  Wireless energy transfer is nothing new - its been around since the ti...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 09:35:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dub-Cadet-Holographic-MIDI-LED-Controller-for-A/
Dub Cadet: Holographic MIDI & LED Controller for Arduino - Part 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/2B86/H1PITDID/FR32B86H1PITDID.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/2B86/H1PITDID/FR32B86H1PITDID.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/2B86/H1PITDID/FR32B86H1PITDID.SMALL.jpg nhornberger I believe holographic musical instruments will be commonplace in the future, showing up everywhere from schools (for education), to homes (for fun), to media offices (for creativity), and in music studios (for production). The reason is simple: The holographic musical instrument takes a complex...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 20:09:08 PDT 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 19:45:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Big-Dipper/
L.E.D Big Dipper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/RA86/H1LWPZC8/F9BRA86H1LWPZC8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/RA86/H1LWPZC8/F9BRA86H1LWPZC8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/RA86/H1LWPZC8/F9BRA86H1LWPZC8.SMALL.jpg 86 The L.E.D. Big Dipper was designed as an introduction to electric circuits. This circuit includes a resistor, L.E.D. and switch.  It demonstrates breaking a circuit and resistance.  It provides practice with wiring circuits because there are about  20 connections. This creates an electric, artistic ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 18:50:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Best-Monitor-Backlight/
Best Monitor Backlight! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/B2T6/H1QMLGGM/F0FB2T6H1QMLGGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/B2T6/H1QMLGGM/F0FB2T6H1QMLGGM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/B2T6/H1QMLGGM/F0FB2T6H1QMLGGM.SMALL.jpg napstercc My PC has an extra 5V cable, so I've decided to use it to built a back-light monitor. I've seen many back-lights monitors constructed, but none of them used their computers own power. If you have a useless 5V cable in your PC,  try doing the same. Materials The materials: -multimeter - LED stri...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 18:45:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ambient-mood-picture/
Ambient mood picture with remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/WPQ7/H1JUHIAK/FLBWPQ7H1JUHIAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/WPQ7/H1JUHIAK/FLBWPQ7H1JUHIAK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/WPQ7/H1JUHIAK/FLBWPQ7H1JUHIAK.SMALL.jpg Jen sanko This instructable will guide you through the process of making your very own Ambient mood picture! Want to create a unique mood light effect or a special night light? You are in the right place. This came into existence quite accidentally, the missis commented on my desktop wallpaper, saying she r...
By: Jen sanko

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 12:52:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chained-mood-light-using-high-power-RGB-LEDs/
Chained mood-light using high power RGB LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/8KG3/H1KHA4WH/FL08KG3H1KHA4WH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/8KG3/H1KHA4WH/FL08KG3H1KHA4WH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/8KG3/H1KHA4WH/FL08KG3H1KHA4WH.SMALL.jpg dedehai I have startet this project more than a year ago and working on it on and off since then. Now it is finally done.  The goal was to have a nice-looking mood-light for my livingroom, inspired by a standard lighting console a friend once had (with colored bulbs and switches) but with an added tint of h...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 09:57:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dimmable-LED-stair-lights/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/1UVB/H1PITD12/FC81UVBH1PITD12.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/1UVB/H1PITD12/FC81UVBH1PITD12.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/1UVB/H1PITD12/FC81UVBH1PITD12.SMALL.jpg ganglion Here are some pictures of a set of LED stair lights I made for our house. They are dimmable, with a switch at the top and bottom of the stairs to turn them on and off. The main control box with the dimmer is at the bottom of the stairs. The bit I was pleased with was working out a circuit that lets...
By: ganglion

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 08:24:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vloume-Units-Meter/
Volume Units Meter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/DQ4F/H1JUIQYC/F05DQ4FH1JUIQYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/DQ4F/H1JUIQYC/F05DQ4FH1JUIQYC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/DQ4F/H1JUIQYC/F05DQ4FH1JUIQYC.SMALL.jpg usbg3rd INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITION                          This project is about how display an audio signal from a computer/mp3 (or any other media player device's) audio jack by glowing the LED's. Normally voltage is measured and displayed on an LCD or a seven segment display but displaying a voltage in...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 03:50:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/can-I-use-fibonacci-numbers-in-an-arduino/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif nerd7473 I want to see if it produces cool patterns in an led cube
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 17:29:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3-dimensional-Star-Cluster-Acrylic-LED-light-sc/
3-dimensional Star Cluster: Acrylic + LED light sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/Z2FM/H1LWQFQO/FP2Z2FMH1LWQFQO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/Z2FM/H1LWQFQO/FP2Z2FMH1LWQFQO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/Z2FM/H1LWQFQO/FP2Z2FMH1LWQFQO.SMALL.jpg clairemackay This instructable will guide you through the process of making your very own star-cluster from LEDs and acrylic. I made this piece for my electronics final project at college and had access to a machine shop. This instructable assumes that you have access to similar tools. This project was very mu...
By: clairemackay

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 16:48:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Plz-suggest-a-place-in-india-to-buy-all-the-parts-/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif hbiswas hello i live in kolkata, west bengal, india..and cannot find many a things to successfully make a project. Can u suggest me a place to buy the required parts in kolkata? i cannot buy from ebay as i dont have credit/debit card.. and...in which type of shop do i generally get all the parts..? AUDRINO ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 05:32:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lighting-a-dark-clothes-chest-with-LED-Christmas-l/
LED light tape to light a dark clothes chest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/GTNC/H1LWPVI4/F4VGTNCH1LWPVI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/GTNC/H1LWPVI4/F4VGTNCH1LWPVI4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/GTNC/H1LWPVI4/F4VGTNCH1LWPVI4.SMALL.jpg maximzodal As I get up before my wife and don’t want to disturb her by turning on the lights, selecting clothes from the shelves inside my clothes chest is hit or miss.  Even when the lights are on, it's dark in there.  I used a small LED flashlight, when I hadn’t misplaced it.  This photo was taken in daylig...
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