http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 22:18:20 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/My-First-Synth/
My First Synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SMALL.jpg randofo The kid synth came about as I sat hunched over a tangled mess of synthesizer wires. My friend Oliver came over, assessed the situation, and said, "You know you have succeeded in making the world's most complicated children's toy." While my initial reaction was to grunt at him, and shoo him away, I l...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 22:43:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Visual-rain-sensor/
Visual rain sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/EXGP/H2BMNYHK/FXCEXGPH2BMNYHK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/EXGP/H2BMNYHK/FXCEXGPH2BMNYHK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/EXGP/H2BMNYHK/FXCEXGPH2BMNYHK.SMALL.jpg frapedia An other rain sensor, it consists of the typical rain sensor with the line shaped PCB where the rain falls, a microphone per-amplifier, an amplifier, a VU meter and a power supply to drive all the above. The idea is simple, lets say you have no access to weather conditions but you want to know i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 02:01:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/community/Earn-Cash-For-Your-Electronics-Designs/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif stoib Some exciting news for electronics designers --Jameco Electronics is introducing Club Jameco at this weekend’s Maker Faire in San Mateo, a new program where electronics designers can earn cash for their electronics designs. It starts with a Project Brief where designers describe the electronics pro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 23:02:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Electronics-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LY24/H1YOHHYB/FFCLY24H1YOHHYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LY24/H1YOHHYB/FFCLY24H1YOHHYB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LY24/H1YOHHYB/FFCLY24H1YOHHYB.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Get started with circuits with the basic electronics guide!  These electronics Instructables will get you up to speed on the concepts, components, and tools you'll need to start designing and building your own circuits.  Learn about current and voltage, how to wire an LED, and get started using the ...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 05:12:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawer-alarm/
Drawer alarm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/21N0/H1YOHDGH/FMU21N0H1YOHDGH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/21N0/H1YOHDGH/FMU21N0H1YOHDGH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/21N0/H1YOHDGH/FMU21N0H1YOHDGH.SMALL.jpg lucylollipop Get out of my chocolates! Stay out of my desk drawer! This little alarm circuit will help to keep your goodies safe - whether it's your secret stash of chocolate in the office, or your diary in the bedroom drawer.... You will need: Tools Soldering iron Wire Pliers Wire strippers Solder Components...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 19:23:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Music-Projects/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/XNDA/GLTXM7DM/FOIXNDAGLTXM7DM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/XNDA/GLTXM7DM/FOIXNDAGLTXM7DM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/XNDA/GLTXM7DM/FOIXNDAGLTXM7DM.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "DIY Music Projects" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 11 different fun music inspired projects. Make musical underwear, a musical greeting card, a sound bracelet and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures f...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 19:12:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-Electro-Card-using-Bare-Paint/
Making an Electro Card using Bare Paint! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/9VK9/H1YOAZXZ/FV19VK9H1YOAZXZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/9VK9/H1YOAZXZ/FV19VK9H1YOAZXZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/9VK9/H1YOAZXZ/FV19VK9H1YOAZXZ.SMALL.jpg 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 »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 12:11:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Electric-Octopus-Badge/
Make an Electric Octopus Badge! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/9DLW/H1YOHCJF/F6P9DLWH1YOHCJF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/9DLW/H1YOHCJF/F6P9DLWH1YOHCJF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/9DLW/H1YOHCJF/F6P9DLWH1YOHCJF.SMALL.jpg BareConductive This tutorial will show you how to assemble a Badge Kit. The Badge Kit is unique in that it uses a piece of cardboard which has been pre-printed with Bare Paint in the shape of a jaunty octopus with a hat. Your job is to poke some holes and attach a couple of components using Bare Paint as a cold so...
By: BareConductive

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 18:56:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pomona-College-Electronics-Projects/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/28NW/H1YOHC74/F8W28NWH1YOHC74.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/28NW/H1YOHC74/F8W28NWH1YOHC74.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/28NW/H1YOHC74/F8W28NWH1YOHC74.SMALL.jpg physics128 This is a guide to the Instructables submitted for Electronics (Physics 128) at Pomona College in Claremont, California.  Students were given very little guidance on this project besides make something that uses electronics.  These projects were built over the last three weeks of a semester-long int...
By: physics128

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 23:56:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-your-electronics-by-replacing-blown-capacit/
Repair your electronics by replacing blown capacitors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/VYI7/H1JUJN49/FWCVYI7H1JUJN49.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/VYI7/H1JUJN49/FWCVYI7H1JUJN49.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/VYI7/H1JUJN49/FWCVYI7H1JUJN49.SMALL.jpg fhidiort Checking for blown capacitors in your malfunctioning electronics is fast and easy if know what you're looking for.  Replacing one part at a couple dollars a piece is much cheaper than replacing an entire monitor for hundreds of dollars!  Monitors, digital converters, and other video- related electro...
By: fhidiort

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 03:03:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Drawbot/
Arduino Drawbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/K0QS/H1JUHFO5/F8PK0QSH1JUHFO5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/K0QS/H1JUHFO5/F8PK0QSH1JUHFO5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/K0QS/H1JUHFO5/F8PK0QSH1JUHFO5.SMALL.jpg biomech75 In some of my previous Arduino instructurables I have show to the Arduino beginers on how to control servos in different ways. And in my last instructurable I have show the modification of a Parallax servo for a 360º rotation. So in this one I will show Arduino beginers the use of those 360º rot...
By: biomech75

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 22:20:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-NFC-enhanced-slip-case-for-your-phone/
Make a (NFC-enhanced) slip case for your phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/B0M4/H1LWPSHJ/FKRB0M4H1LWPSHJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/B0M4/H1LWPSHJ/FKRB0M4H1LWPSHJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/B0M4/H1LWPSHJ/FKRB0M4H1LWPSHJ.SMALL.jpg karmagirl Have an Android phone with NFC capabilities? Make a multi-functional carrying case that automatically puts your ringer on silent, turns it up loud, or creates a Wi-Fi hotspot! Watch IMG_0433.MOV below for an overview of what it'll look like and what it does. If you don't have an Android (boo-urns!...
By: karmagirl

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 16:09:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-8-Bit-Computer/
How to Build an 8-Bit Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/AWI5/H1KHA9ZO/F5CAWI5H1KHA9ZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/AWI5/H1KHA9ZO/F5CAWI5H1KHA9ZO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/AWI5/H1KHA9ZO/F5CAWI5H1KHA9ZO.SMALL.jpg spel3o Building an 8-bit TTL computer sounds like a daunting and complicated task, or at least it did to me when I started out on my journey to understand the architecture of a basic CPU. When it comes down to it, a CPU is fairly simple in operation once you learn the fundamentals behind all of its process...
By: spel3o

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 06:17:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/4x4x4-RGB-LED-Cube/
4x4x4 RGB LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 A while ago, when I first started using Arduino, my first project was a 4x4x4 LED cube, I built it from a Guide I found here in Instructables, I didn't know anything about programming, and little about electronics, yet I was able to build it and make it work, I didn't know how it worked but it did! ...
By: emihackr97

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 05:29:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DPScope-SE-the-simplest-real-oscilloscopelogic-/
DPScope SE - the simplest real oscilloscope/logic analyzer on the planet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/UPY4/H1JUEBFI/FL4UPY4H1JUEBFI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/UPY4/H1JUEBFI/FL4UPY4H1JUEBFI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/UPY4/H1JUEBFI/FL4UPY4H1JUEBFI.SMALL.jpg womai The DPScope SE is the result of a challenge I set for myself – to build a practically usable oscilloscope with a minimum amount of components and for minimum cost. The practical benefit is of course that this is an instrument that I hope will be interesting to many teachers, students and hobbyists l...
By: womai

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:21:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Servo-360-rotation-mod-Parallax/
Servo 360 rotation mod (Parallax) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/XTX0/H1EN02U2/FV8XTX0H1EN02U2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/XTX0/H1EN02U2/FV8XTX0H1EN02U2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/XTX0/H1EN02U2/FV8XTX0H1EN02U2.SMALL.jpg biomech75 In this instructurable I will expalin and show you how to make a Parallax servo rotate 360º. And againI have search the internet to see tutorials clear enough to make this posible with no luck. Don't get me wrong they are some how good but not clear. This mod will help you to use the mod servo fo...
By: biomech75

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:45:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-iPhone-Station/
Steampunk iPhone Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/9A4K/H1DRXSHL/FS39A4KH1DRXSHL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/9A4K/H1DRXSHL/FS39A4KH1DRXSHL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/9A4K/H1DRXSHL/FS39A4KH1DRXSHL.SMALL.jpg badjer1 Here's a steampunk iPhone station that functions as a night light, charging station and audio station.  The unit can charge the iPhone with or without playing music.  The night light functions independently, and if the phone rings while playing the music you will hear that through the speakers, so ...
By: badjer1

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:39:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-headphone-adapter-with-MIC-and-REMOTE-for-sm/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/PYHD/GXUZENUY/FPWPYHDGXUZENUY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/PYHD/GXUZENUY/FPWPYHDGXUZENUY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/PYHD/GXUZENUY/FPWPYHDGXUZENUY.SMALL.jpg depotbassam This video shows the explanation of a DIY project: An adaptor that connects to the audio input of any smartphone. This adaptor has a microphone and a button, allowing the user to connect any headphones (your personal, expensive fancy ones) and at the same time have the feature of pausing/playing th...
By: depotbassam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:26:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/community/Hassle-Free-Airline-Travel-with-DIY-Electronics/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/471D/H15NI8EF/FI4471DH15NI8EF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/471D/H15NI8EF/FI4471DH15NI8EF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/471D/H15NI8EF/FI4471DH15NI8EF.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu Steve Hoefer, or Grathio on Instructables, recently published a very interesting article on his website regarding the perils of airport security faced by educators, hackers and entrepreneurs travelling with prototype or DIY electronics and the interest shown by airport security in light of concern o...
By: Jayefuu

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:29:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Simple-Bot-Electronics/
Basic Simple Bots Electronics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SMALL.jpg randofo Before we can build Simple Bots, it is important to have a rudimentary understanding of how electricity works (or does not). Electricity comes in two forms, AC (alternating current), which is like the power that comes from a wall socket, and DC (direct current), which is like the power that comes f...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:44:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/building-potentiometers-and-resistors/
building potentiometers and resistors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/XLHF/H0OJ20D2/F01XLHFH0OJ20D2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/XLHF/H0OJ20D2/F01XLHFH0OJ20D2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/XLHF/H0OJ20D2/F01XLHFH0OJ20D2.SMALL.jpg kjordaan this is a new series of instructables i want to start called (building components) in this instructable i will be showing you how to build  your own resistors. this is good to know if you need to have a resestor with a specific value that you cant find elsewhere. it is actually really simple i wi...
By: kjordaan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:47:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Soldering/
How To: Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SMALL.jpg randofo Learning the basics of soldering is easier than you may think. Follows is a crash course on how to solder two wires together. This is an essential skill to know when just getting started with electronics, and is a skill that is used often when making Simple Bots. This instructable is the entryway i...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:29:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/All-Metal-Bolt-Earbuds/
All Metal Bolt Earbuds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/B0WJ/H0OJ3FX8/FQ7B0WJH0OJ3FX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/B0WJ/H0OJ3FX8/FQ7B0WJH0OJ3FX8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/B0WJ/H0OJ3FX8/FQ7B0WJH0OJ3FX8.SMALL.jpg solomonhorses Here is an Instructable on how I made a pair of Hollow Bolt Earbuds.  I call them earbolts. There is a fair amount of skill necessary with a power drill, Dremel motor tool, soldering iron, and hand tools to perform this build described. I am only describing my method of making this, which is easies...
By: solomonhorses

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:57:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Breadboard-How-To/
Breadboard How To - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/IDKG/H0KR9BBM/FKGIDKGH0KR9BBM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/IDKG/H0KR9BBM/FKGIDKGH0KR9BBM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/IDKG/H0KR9BBM/FKGIDKGH0KR9BBM.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei This instructable will guide someone with no experience in electronics through prototyping their first circuits on a breadboard.  You will need a few basic components to get started: LED: white, red, green, blue 220 resistor 5V power supply/battery/arduino board solderless breadboard 22 gauge solid...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 06:00:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Chicken-Coop-Controller/
Arduino Chicken Coop Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/L1TW/H045ZMTQ/FSJL1TWH045ZMTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/L1TW/H045ZMTQ/FSJL1TWH045ZMTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/L1TW/H045ZMTQ/FSJL1TWH045ZMTQ.SMALL.jpg Robot-Chicken Over the last few years my family has been keeping ex-battery hens - they are about 18 months old and have had a horrendous life kept cooped up in small cages in large warehouses.  As much as we love these little bundles of joys and eggs it can be a drudge getting up in the early morning letting the...
By: Robot-Chicken

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 15:56:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Spy-Video-Trakr-Add-a-Lego-Claw-Attachment/
Spy Video Trakr: Add a Lego Claw Attachment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In honor of National Robotics Week and the Instructables Robot Challenge I am submitting a few robot designs. This design (for ages 13-18) takes advantage of Wild Planet's Spy Video Trakr, which is easily programmable and designed by its developers to be hacked. The Trakr is a remote controlled rob...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 16:29:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robotic-Hand-with-Haptic-Feedback/
How to Build a Robotic Hand with Haptic Feedback - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/5JQ6/H0FLR1LN/FJY5JQ6H0FLR1LN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/5JQ6/H0FLR1LN/FJY5JQ6H0FLR1LN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/5JQ6/H0FLR1LN/FJY5JQ6H0FLR1LN.SMALL.jpg macgyver603 For science fair this year, I felt like building something instead of doing an experiment. All I needed to do was look around Instructables for a project idea. I was inspired by njkl44's robotic hand since it reminds me so much of stuff out of science fiction movies. My goal was to create a system o...
By: macgyver603

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 06:11:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-The-Spy-Video-Trakr-Add-a-Missile-Launche/
Spy Video Trakr: Add a Missile Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/V6BB/GW3X8NOZ/FWEV6BBGW3X8NOZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/V6BB/GW3X8NOZ/FWEV6BBGW3X8NOZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/V6BB/GW3X8NOZ/FWEV6BBGW3X8NOZ.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In honor of National Robotics Week and the Instructables Robot Challenge I am submitting a few robot designs. This design (for ages 13-18) takes advantage of Wild Planet's Spy Video Trakr, which is easily programmable and designed by its developers to be hacked. The Trakr is a remote controlled rob...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:47:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Counting-ICs-with-an-Arduino/
Learn Counter ICs Using an Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/6VML/GZUAFJR7/FDV6VMLGZUAFJR7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/6VML/GZUAFJR7/FDV6VMLGZUAFJR7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/6VML/GZUAFJR7/FDV6VMLGZUAFJR7.SMALL.jpg aeternusjunk Have you ever needed to count something? Sure, we all need to count change, count blessings, and occasionally count cards, but that's not really the kind of counting I'm talking about. In this Instructable, I will elucidate how Counting ICs operate, and show how to connect one to a microcontroller s...
By: aeternusjunk

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:20:32 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/Arduino-2-Servos-Thumbstick-joystick/
Arduino + 2 Servos + Thumbstick (joystick) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/OLC4/GZPBMAKG/FZWOLC4GZPBMAKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/OLC4/GZPBMAKG/FZWOLC4GZPBMAKG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/OLC4/GZPBMAKG/FZWOLC4GZPBMAKG.SMALL.jpg biomech75 In my other 2 Arduino tutorials I have help new users to play tones and making 2 servos move with a mouse. This time I will help you move the same 2 servos with a thumbstick. And again I have surf the internet to see If there are tutorials that clear to understand specially for the beginner Arduino ...
By: biomech75

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:23:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/EXTREME-Snap-Circuits-Programmable-Robot/
EXTREME Snap Circuits Programmable Robot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/PT62/GZQR3I0D/FRIPT62GZQR3I0D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/PT62/GZQR3I0D/FRIPT62GZQR3I0D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/PT62/GZQR3I0D/FRIPT62GZQR3I0D.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In this Instructable you will learn how to build an EXTREME Snap Circuits Programmable Robot. First, you will learn how to install the PICAXE Programming Editor (the PICAXE is the microcontroller, or computer brain for your programmable Snap Circuits robot). Next, you will learn what a simple PICAXE...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:08:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fireflies-in-a-Jar/
Fireflies in a Jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/HU1X/GZPBMCAX/F6HHU1XGZPBMCAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/HU1X/GZPBMCAX/F6HHU1XGZPBMCAX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/HU1X/GZPBMCAX/F6HHU1XGZPBMCAX.SMALL.jpg meenzal This is a simple project that uses NE-2 neon bulbs in a group of 'relaxation oscillators.' In essence, an RC circuit charges a capacitor at a rate determined by a resistor and discharges the cap though a neon bulb to start the process over. The effect is a blinking lamp. With a group of these oscill...
By: meenzal

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:40:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-Joshua-Zimmerman/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/PTWG/GZHJVIMT/FXFPTWGGZHJVIMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/PTWG/GZHJVIMT/FXFPTWGGZHJVIMT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/PTWG/GZHJVIMT/FXFPTWGGZHJVIMT.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast Joshua Zimmerman is a teacher, a student, and a small business owner who, in his abundant free time, makes awesome Instructables. If you need a beginning electronics project, he is your man. Whether it's through his Instructables that demonstrate his professional pedagogical training or through his ...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:34:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Arduino-Prototype-Shield/
Home Made Arduino Prototype Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/WNJA/GZLW9CSO/FJEWNJAGZLW9CSO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/WNJA/GZLW9CSO/FJEWNJAGZLW9CSO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/WNJA/GZLW9CSO/FJEWNJAGZLW9CSO.SMALL.jpg waihung Hi. I've just got myself an Arduino Uno R3 and I'm really new in the world of Arduinos. There's so much to learn and explore :) One of the first shields that I'm tempted to buy is the Prototype Shield. I think building a prototype circuit right on top of the Arduino is pretty slick. So why buy it w...
By: waihung

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:37:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Function-Generator/
Analog Function Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/JIEQ/GZISQOLN/FB2JIEQGZISQOLN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/JIEQ/GZISQOLN/FB2JIEQGZISQOLN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/JIEQ/GZISQOLN/FB2JIEQGZISQOLN.SMALL.jpg aeternusjunk Are you sick of 555 timers? I sure am. That's why I decided to build a semi-decent function generator as my term project in my analog electronics course. This design is capable of producing a square, triangle, and approximate sine wave reliably up to a frequency of around 300kHz. Make It Real Chall...
By: aeternusjunk

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:45:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Overview/
Arduino + 2 servos + mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/OP0H/GZB3BULK/FTHOP0HGZB3BULK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/OP0H/GZB3BULK/FTHOP0HGZB3BULK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/OP0H/GZB3BULK/FTHOP0HGZB3BULK.SMALL.jpg biomech75 Here is a tutorial on how to make 2 servos move with a mouse using the Arduino board. There is not a simple tutorial than this one and I have search the web looking for one with no result. This one is simple and easy for everybody to follow. Enjoy! ;) Dont forget to vote for me on the Arduino Challe...
By: biomech75

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 20:03:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-electronics-that-fell-in-water/
How to fix sound in electronics that fell in water - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/S0Z7/GYZNVDTY/FX5S0Z7GYZNVDTY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/S0Z7/GYZNVDTY/FX5S0Z7GYZNVDTY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/S0Z7/GYZNVDTY/FX5S0Z7GYZNVDTY.SMALL.jpg TheMacyC Almost a year ago, water fell into my ipod and the sound wasn't working anymore.. i could hear sounds when i plug my earphones, but i can't hear anything without them !! later then, my aunt told me to put my ipod in rice for a couple of days.. i didn't think it would work since many people pay $20-3...
By: TheMacyC

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:58:49 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/Working-Circuit-Symbols/
Working Circuit Symbols - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/WHC5/GYY8FQIS/FGSWHC5GYY8FQIS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/WHC5/GYY8FQIS/FGSWHC5GYY8FQIS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/WHC5/GYY8FQIS/FGSWHC5GYY8FQIS.SMALL.jpg lucylollipop Ever struggled to explain the order that components should go in? Need a subtle reminder, for students to follow? Or maybe want to mess around, but don't have a breadboard to play with? These are the thing for you! You need: Cardboard (I've used recycled packaging) Glue/tape Aluminium ...
By: lucylollipop

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:52:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-electronics-tool-kit/
Portable electronics tool kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/30WA/GYN8NRHI/FFI30WAGYN8NRHI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/30WA/GYN8NRHI/FFI30WAGYN8NRHI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/30WA/GYN8NRHI/FFI30WAGYN8NRHI.SMALL.jpg dustinbikes In this instructable I will be showing you how to assemble a compact and portable electronics kit.  I am an electronics tinkerer and I occasionally have to do some electronics work at my job. So I like to have a kit pretty much ready to go whenever I need it so I can keep it in my car or on my perso...
By: dustinbikes

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:32:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Radial-Display-Nixie-Tube-Clock/
Radial Display Nixie Tube Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/MAXX/GYO8AC6V/FOJMAXXGYO8AC6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/MAXX/GYO8AC6V/FOJMAXXGYO8AC6V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/MAXX/GYO8AC6V/FOJMAXXGYO8AC6V.SMALL.jpg Vlorbschnat I grew up long after vacuum tubes had stopped being used, but I always found technology from that area to be fascinating. Nixie tubes in particular I think are very cool. They are filled with neon gas, and work by accelerating electrons from the digits to the grid in the front. You actually get a gr...
By: Vlorbschnat

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:16:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/sleepy-weepy-pillow/
sleepy weepy pillow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/HTGB/GYKVXGBA/FV8HTGBGYKVXGBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/HTGB/GYKVXGBA/FV8HTGBGYKVXGBA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/HTGB/GYKVXGBA/FV8HTGBGYKVXGBA.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus It’s the 13th of February and your prospects are not looking good. You alternate between hating the holiday and signing up for a new free online dating service between bouts of sobbing. Let the tears fall down and wash away the pain, but don’t wallow in them. Let the Sleepy Weepy Pillow lift your s...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:46:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Printed-Circuit-Board-PCB-Sprayer-Machine/
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Sprayer Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/JLXV/GX3LR6HL/FEQJLXVGX3LR6HL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/JLXV/GX3LR6HL/FEQJLXVGX3LR6HL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/JLXV/GX3LR6HL/FEQJLXVGX3LR6HL.SMALL.jpg crreed How would you like to make a single or multiple Printed Circuit Boards in less than 2 minutes? Hey again.  Hope everyone enjoyed my last Instructable on how to make a grappling hook launcher.  Today I go down a slightly different path of creation. This project has been in my mind for quite some...
By: crreed

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 04:35:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Operation-Valentine-A-Game-a-Gift-a-Lesson-in-/
Operation Valentine: A Game, a Gift, a Lesson in Electric Circuits - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/WS4Q/GYC4V1GT/FRHWS4QGYC4V1GT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/WS4Q/GYC4V1GT/FRHWS4QGYC4V1GT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/WS4Q/GYC4V1GT/FRHWS4QGYC4V1GT.SMALL.jpg mathiemom Who said learning couldn’t be fun?  With “Operation Valentine,” a class can apply what they have learned about electric circuits and connections and end up creating a project that is sure to be a hit at home.  This project not only is a great classroom project for the student building it, but the fi...
By: mathiemom

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:37:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrical-Soldering/
Electrical Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/WK9N/GY1981GK/FGMWK9NGY1981GK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/WK9N/GY1981GK/FGMWK9NGY1981GK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/WK9N/GY1981GK/FGMWK9NGY1981GK.SMALL.jpg Togglesmith Electrical Soldering is the basis of all modern electronics.  Although integrated circuits can largely be manufactured without it, they could not be connected to anything else without soldering. In short, solder is an allow of tin and lead, with a fairly low melting point.  It bonds to most metals ...
By: Togglesmith

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 03:10:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-Power-Supply-For-Electronics-Hobby/
How To Build A Power Supply For Electronics Hobby - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/S4TH/GXUYU19A/FADS4THGXUYU19A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/S4TH/GXUYU19A/FADS4THGXUYU19A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/S4TH/GXUYU19A/FADS4THGXUYU19A.SMALL.jpg thb43 This power supply can be used by electronics hobbyists. Materials: PC Power Supply with Cord 3/8" MDF Wood On/Off Switch From Old Computer 1 Red LED 1 Green LED 6 Banana Jack Sockets Heat Shrink Tubing Plexiglass (Lexan) Wood Screws Drill Motor Drimmel with metal cutting wheel Wire Cutters Solderi...
By: thb43

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:54:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dance-Dance-Roverbot-Build-a-Light-Activated-Danc/
Dance Dance Roverbot! Build a Light Activated Dancing Snap Circuits Programmable Robot. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/N5UY/GY4RU053/FJIN5UYGY4RU053.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/N5UY/GY4RU053/FJIN5UYGY4RU053.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/N5UY/GY4RU053/FJIN5UYGY4RU053.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In this Instructable you will learn how to build a light activated dancing Snap Circuits programmable robot. First, you will learn how to install the PICAXE Programming Editor (the PICAXE is the microcontroller, or computer brain for your Dance Dance Roverbot). Next, you will learn what a simple PIC...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:54:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Zipper-Slider-Handle/
Wire Zipper Slider Handle! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/JHUG/GXUZMS6S/FK6JHUGGXUZMS6S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/JHUG/GXUZMS6S/FK6JHUGGXUZMS6S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/JHUG/GXUZMS6S/FK6JHUGGXUZMS6S.SMALL.jpg alpe_97 Have you ever had a zipper without the slide on it? It is just very hard to unzip and zip up the zipper. So here is a very cheap replacement that electronic hobbyists will like. It involves a telephone clip that connects two wires together when you insert two wires and push the button down. ...
By: alpe_97

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:18:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Googly-Sound-Looking-back/
Googly Sound (Looking back!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/0KP8/GXUZMPRD/FE60KP8GXUZMPRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/0KP8/GXUZMPRD/FE60KP8GXUZMPRD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/0KP8/GXUZMPRD/FE60KP8GXUZMPRD.SMALL.jpg bricabracwizard I saw these beautiful horns (Indian taxi horns, minus rubber bulb) at the market going for $20, I saw the chance for a new kind of sound from my iPhone!  The horns on this device look a bit like snails eyes on stalks! The box! First find yourself a nice box you want to put the electronics i...
By: bricabracwizard

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