http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 15:22:16 PDT 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 15:43:33 PDT 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...
By: frapedia

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 19:01:46 PDT 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 16:21:54 PDT 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 »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 23:17:17 PDT 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 10:57:59 PDT 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 »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 23:00:58 PDT 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 08:56:59 PDT 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 »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:11:42 PDT 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 09:45:41 PDT 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 11:45:55 PST 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 13:40:21 PDT 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 01:17:34 PST 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 04:52:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-surfacing-CDs-so-they-work-again./
Re-surfacing CDs so they work again. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/KI44/CVSEP27VCUN/FM3KI44CVSEP27VCUN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/KI44/CVSEP27VCUN/FM3KI44CVSEP27VCUN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/KI44/CVSEP27VCUN/FM3KI44CVSEP27VCUN.SMALL.jpg germanpickle A simple way to remove scratches from a cd so you can get your data back off the disc again. Gather Required Materials. First gather the following materials. - Paper towel (softer is better) - Polishing cloth (eyeglasses cloth will do fine) - CD scratched beyond playability (Easy to find) - Can ...
By: germanpickle

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:17:09 PST 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 »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:35:52 PST 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 »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:18:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-B-Gone-Kit/
TV-B-Gone Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SMALL.jpg adafruit Tired of all those LCD TVs everywhere?Want a break from advertisements while you're trying to eat?Want to zap screens from across the street?The TV-B-Gone kit is what you need! This ultra-high-power version of the popular TV-B-Gone is fun to make and even more fun to use.Built in co-operation with M...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 13:36:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Wire-Maze-With-an-Electronics-Twist/
A Wire Maze With an Electronics Twist - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/HFEH/GXFXNPYX/FZ7HFEHGXFXNPYX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/HFEH/GXFXNPYX/FZ7HFEHGXFXNPYX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/HFEH/GXFXNPYX/FZ7HFEHGXFXNPYX.SMALL.jpg stumitch Here is a SIMPLE and really FUN electronics project you can make at home. You don't need to make a printed circuit board which makes everything a whole lot easier! I'm sure you've played the "Wire Maze game"...(also called "Sammy the Snake" by shop teachers in our district... ) You thread a wire lo...
By: stumitch

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:59:47 PST 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 »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 23:25:33 PST 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 15:03:33 PST 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 »]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:10:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Assembling-a-BootstrapSolar-Chi-qoo-Solar-Battery-/
Assembling a BootstrapSolar Chi-qoo Solar Battery Charger Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/2I3K/GVZOI2VH/F6X2I3KGVZOI2VH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/2I3K/GVZOI2VH/F6X2I3KGVZOI2VH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/2I3K/GVZOI2VH/F6X2I3KGVZOI2VH.SMALL.jpg ryochiji The BootstrapSolar Chi-qoo is an Open Source KickStarter-funded battery charger kit for recharging or powering small electronic devices like smart phones, iPads, Kindle tablets, Arduino boards, EL wire, and others. It comes as an easy-to-assemble DIY kit that only requires a screw driver and some gl...
By: ryochiji

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:32:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-tablet-pc-from-an-old-laptop/
How to make a tablet pc from an old laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZUVU/GVOX0X0J/F7YZUVUGVOX0X0J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZUVU/GVOX0X0J/F7YZUVUGVOX0X0J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZUVU/GVOX0X0J/F7YZUVUGVOX0X0J.SMALL.jpg mkarvonen Check out my other projects: Xbox Hackintosh casemod And DIY Spy phone In this project i used an old Fujitsu Siemens life book S series laptop. It has got a 1 Ghz processor and 256 Mb ram, (not sure about the graphic card but i know its between 8-32 Mb). In this instructable i will show how to do...
By: mkarvonen

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 06:05:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Xbox-Hackintosh/
Xbox Hackintosh casemod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/20OA/GUOAF1YL/FYP20OAGUOAF1YL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/20OA/GUOAF1YL/FYP20OAGUOAF1YL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/20OA/GUOAF1YL/FYP20OAGUOAF1YL.SMALL.jpg mkarvonen This is a Xbox Hackintosh. I had an old and broken xbox so i decided to put a pc in to it and install hackintosh to it. This is a "guide" which gives you the basic idea how to stuff all in there and what parts to use... This is my first instructables and my main language is not english so this might...
By: mkarvonen

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 09:50:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Simple-Tesla-Coil/
The Simple Tesla Coil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SMALL.jpg MistaStokes This is a guide on how to build a medium sized Tesla coil. I built this one from parts I had laying around, all I had to buy was magnet wire, in all I spent less than $30! For those building their first coil, I would not suggest using this a standalone source of instructions. This is my first coil,...
By: MistaStokes

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:28:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Converting-an-Inkjet-Printer-to-Print-PCBs/
Converting an Inkjet Printer to Print PCBs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/32ZR/GU59Z17U/F3532ZRGU59Z17U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/32ZR/GU59Z17U/F3532ZRGU59Z17U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/32ZR/GU59Z17U/F3532ZRGU59Z17U.SMALL.jpg pourcirm SEE STEP 12 FOR NEW RESULTS AND AN ETCHING/PROJECT UPDATE! Recently one of my focuses has been to find a way to make the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) creation process easier. I like being able to design something based on what I want in a circuit and just making it myself on the random weekend. Whil...
By: pourcirm

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:24:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Man-s-Radio-Telescope/
Poor Man's Radio Telescope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/74FR/OOFEYVZDVH7/FQV74FROOFEYVZDVH7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/74FR/OOFEYVZDVH7/FQV74FROOFEYVZDVH7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/74FR/OOFEYVZDVH7/FQV74FROOFEYVZDVH7.SMALL.jpg z0rb A way to peer into the radiosky using little more then junk found on the side of the road. Remembering back to my 10th birthday. I recall receiving a book on outer space. I believe it was published by National Geographic. This was by far my most prized book in my somewhat limited collection of t...
By: z0rb

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2007 13:04:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Warmachine-Gaming-Table-for-Penny-Arcade/
Warmachine Gaming Table for Penny Arcade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/O2AM/GSYEQD5A/FH7O2AMGSYEQD5A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/O2AM/GSYEQD5A/FH7O2AMGSYEQD5A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/O2AM/GSYEQD5A/FH7O2AMGSYEQD5A.SMALL.jpg At-Large Gamers Our Background: We are three guys in Boston interested in all kinds of games, and in this case miniature based wargames. We are fascinated by technology and a question in our minds was "How can we innovate wargaming terrain and table design to make a more immersive and interactive gaming experience?...
By: At-Large Gamers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:14:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Binary-Clock-1/
LED Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 A Binary Clock! I was recently looking at some binary clocks and I felt like Why not? I have everything to make one and I don't have a clock in my room. So I decided to build one and here it is. Hope you Like it and maybe build your own. It's a cool project because it's your very own, unique clock...
By: emihackr97

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 20:06:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Breadbaord-Pincushion/
Breadbaord Pincushion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/JZTH/GS3BDJ5R/F49JZTHGS3BDJ5R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/JZTH/GS3BDJ5R/F49JZTHGS3BDJ5R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/JZTH/GS3BDJ5R/F49JZTHGS3BDJ5R.SMALL.jpg Plusea This breadboard doubles as a pincushion, or vice-versa. The pincushion design has strips of conductive fabric adhered to its surface, so that metal pins or component contacts that protrude through the same piece of conductive fabric are electrically connected. This cushion can be used for prototypin...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:06:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tree-Climbing-Robot/
Tree Climbing Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/U6L8/GRFMUYC6/FBQU6L8GRFMUYC6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/U6L8/GRFMUYC6/FBQU6L8GRFMUYC6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/U6L8/GRFMUYC6/FBQU6L8GRFMUYC6.SMALL.jpg Technochicken After I got comfortable programming and building with an Arduino, I decided to build a robot.  I did not have any particular type in mind, so I wracked my brain (and the internet) for cool robot ideas.  Eventually, somehow the idea popped into my head to build a robot that could climb trees.  At fir...
By: Technochicken

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:32:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Synchronizing-Fireflies/
Synchronizing Fireflies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/252T/F05JJOT9/F7H252TF05JJOT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/252T/F05JJOT9/F7H252TF05JJOT9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/252T/F05JJOT9/F7H252TF05JJOT9.SMALL.jpg alex_weber Have you ever asked yourself how do hundreds and thousands of fireflies are able to synchronize themselves? How does it work, that they are able to blink all together without having a kind of boss firefly?This instructable gives a solution and shows how this synchronization can be achieved.I have al...
By: alex_weber

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2007 01:58:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurora-9-bar-The-Essence-of-Aurora/
Aurora 9 bar - The Essence of Aurora - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/YKUW/GQ5QCG0O/FMSYKUWGQ5QCG0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/YKUW/GQ5QCG0O/FMSYKUWGQ5QCG0O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/YKUW/GQ5QCG0O/FMSYKUWGQ5QCG0O.SMALL.jpg ledartist Since the introduction of Aurora 9x18, I received many requests for the kits and PCBs. I'm still quite undecided about making those available for a few reasons. However I really want other LED lovers (ok that might sound too much :) to be able to build one themselves. So I came up with Aurora 9 bar...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:57:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/K-9-mans-best-friend/
K-9 man's best friend - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/UOG1/GQ22AG7V/F3FUOG1GQ22AG7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/UOG1/GQ22AG7V/F3FUOG1GQ22AG7V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/UOG1/GQ22AG7V/F3FUOG1GQ22AG7V.SMALL.jpg ahrshin So my dorm dosen't really allow pet's excpt for fish, but I'm not a fan of fish living or cooked. So now it comes down to how can I have a pet but not get fined or kicked out of my dorm?  I found the answer thanks to a cult classic Sci-fi show.... Dr. Who, like the good Dr. I'd build my own K-9 thus...
By: ahrshin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:54:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/electric-airplane-launcher/
electric airplane launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/DU0Z/GPU0O6L9/FCADU0ZGPU0O6L9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/DU0Z/GPU0O6L9/FCADU0ZGPU0O6L9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/DU0Z/GPU0O6L9/FCADU0ZGPU0O6L9.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Launch mini paper airplanes from your desk, without ever winding up your arm. Perfect for office shenanigans or other indoor fun! By using common electrical components we can make our own electric paper airplane launcher! You might even discover you have many of the parts required already laying ar...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:46:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-DIY-2500-Soundproof-HiFi-Headphones/
DIY - $25.00 Soundproof HiFi Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SMALL.jpg dsjackson1 Mowing, chainsawing, jack-hammering, running compressors, etc.  Wouldn't it be nice if you could listen to music or podcasts while you're doing these loud tasks?  Want to actually hear your iPod? This DIY article will show you step-by-step how to construct completely soundproof, high fidelity headp...
By: dsjackson1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:25:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurora-9x18-RGB-LED-art/
Aurora 9x18 RGB LED art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/O041/GOW3YC37/FU1O041GOW3YC37.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/O041/GOW3YC37/FU1O041GOW3YC37.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/O041/GOW3YC37/FU1O041GOW3YC37.SMALL.jpg ledartist *** Check out my blog for updated version of this project and more! *** My obsession of LEDs has led me to this. Aurora 9x18 is a thing of beauty (if I can say so myself) - has 162 RGB-LEDs in a circular configuration. The color of each circle is controlled by a microcontroller using a twisted form...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:49:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/List-Of-FREE-STUFF-For-your-projects/
List Of **FREE STUFF** For your projects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/KEP0/FHAVXWWB/F63KEP0FHAVXWWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/KEP0/FHAVXWWB/F63KEP0FHAVXWWB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/KEP0/FHAVXWWB/F63KEP0FHAVXWWB.SMALL.gif littlechef37 This is a list of places which you can get FREE stuff from, you can use it in your projects.... Its free and the items are shipped free So yeah hope you like the list !Ok so I organized this instructable by type of product.PM me if you have a site you want added !Sorry about the crappy pics I took ...
By: littlechef37

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:24:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Analog-LED-Table/
Analog LED Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/CEZM/GE8ACUAR/FT6CEZMGE8ACUAR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/CEZM/GE8ACUAR/FT6CEZMGE8ACUAR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/CEZM/GE8ACUAR/FT6CEZMGE8ACUAR.SMALL.jpg iminthebathroom This is my instructable on building a simple LED table that works and responds in an analog manner. It was to be built of individual pods with 4 LED's with there own photo-transistor to detect movement, or rather a disturbance in the light/wave patterns above them. It seemed simple at first, hook up...
By: iminthebathroom

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:41:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adventure-Times-BMO-Roommate-GBC-Mod/
Adventure Time's BMO: GBC Mod Replica - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/ORNA/GLWQZUVP/F2DORNAGLWQZUVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/ORNA/GLWQZUVP/F2DORNAGLWQZUVP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/ORNA/GLWQZUVP/F2DORNAGLWQZUVP.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! "It's Adventure Time,  Come on, grab your friends  We'll go to very distant lands  With Jake the Dog and Finn the Human  The fun will never end, it's Adventure Time!" Hey Instructabrarians, What Time is It?...... ADVENTURE TIME!   Folks, I frickin' LOVE this show!  Aside from perhaps Regular Show ...
By: SHIFT!

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Apr 2011 06:45:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Pong-Coffee-Table/
The Four Player Coffee Table Pong Video Game. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/T9IC/GLL4ZEYY/F1ET9ICGLL4ZEYY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/T9IC/GLL4ZEYY/F1ET9ICGLL4ZEYY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/T9IC/GLL4ZEYY/F1ET9ICGLL4ZEYY.SMALL.jpg bradsprojects UPDATE 12 APRIL 2011 Important! I have been made aware of a problem with the circuit board design with respect to the two push buttons. In order to get the buttons to work properly you need to connect them to the expansion port instead of the designated player select and mode button connections on t...
By: bradsprojects

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:00:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Sound-Tube-message-in-a-bottle/
Make a Sound Tube (message in a bottle) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/ZO79/GLGCJARU/F1HZO79GLGCJARU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/ZO79/GLGCJARU/F1HZO79GLGCJARU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/ZO79/GLGCJARU/F1HZO79GLGCJARU.SMALL.jpg ynze A sound tube is a very intuitive gadget: Make a sound in one end of the tube. Close it to store the sound inside the tube. Release the sound by opening the tube's other end. To indicate that a message is waiting to be released, a string of leds lights up when the tube is put down vertically, with t...
By: ynze

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:48:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Edge-Lit-Mobile-Night-Light/
Edge Lit Mobile / Night Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/2N3V/GKS0R5MF/FHU2N3VGKS0R5MF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/2N3V/GKS0R5MF/FHU2N3VGKS0R5MF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/2N3V/GKS0R5MF/FHU2N3VGKS0R5MF.SMALL.jpg sdudley This instructable is about making an edge-lit mobile to hang in a childs room (or wherever for that matter).  Different images can be used for any age or any occasion.  For insatnce, you can make one for Halloween by etching skeletons in the acrylic and use white LED's to light it.  Etch Christmas t...
By: sdudley

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 09:01:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Buying-a-boat-online-Adventures-of-Lil-Putt-Resto/
Buying a boat online: Adventures of Lil Putt Restoration - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/C5AC/GKLJ2O7B/F42C5ACGKLJ2O7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/C5AC/GKLJ2O7B/F42C5ACGKLJ2O7B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/C5AC/GKLJ2O7B/F42C5ACGKLJ2O7B.SMALL.jpg station420 Lesson 1: Too Good to be True? A friend of mine found this boat online for $1500, so we went to have a look.  Initially, it was going to be a flip, but upon laying eyes on her, all entrepreneurial ideas went out the window.  My girlfriend and I fell in love with her and after some discussion ab...
By: station420

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:29:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-the-Rigol-DS1052E-Oscilloscope-with-Linux/
Hacking the Rigol DS1052E Oscilloscope with Linux - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/BD1I/GKAYXR8T/F0NBD1IGKAYXR8T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/BD1I/GKAYXR8T/F0NBD1IGKAYXR8T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/BD1I/GKAYXR8T/F0NBD1IGKAYXR8T.SMALL.jpg hardwarehank I was in the market for an oscilloscope, but I didn't want to spend much.  I found out about Rigol and their line of $300-400 scopes, and was getting ready to buy one.  Then I found a post on how to make your DS1052E, which costs about $400 into a DS1102E, which costs about $700 with a simple firmwa...
By: hardwarehank

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:35:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Infinity-Mirror-32-LEDs-Selectable-Patterns/
LED Infinity Mirror, 32 LEDs, Selectable Patterns, Quality Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/98F4/G8QJRC6C/F4598F4G8QJRC6C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/98F4/G8QJRC6C/F4598F4G8QJRC6C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/98F4/G8QJRC6C/F4598F4G8QJRC6C.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems This Instructable covers building my available Full 8"x8" 32 LED Infinity Mirror Kit  or re-create it with your own materials such as acrylic  or hardboard sheet. It also could be scaled up or down to suit. Plans are included in the ZIP below. The Kit contains everything needed to recreate th...
By: ChromationSystems

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:17:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-AM-Transmitter/
Easy AM Transmitter! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SMALL.jpg rtty21 You are going to build an AM radio transmitter AND you will be shown how it works. When you finish your radio, it will look something like mine in the picture above. I have attached the PDF file in the last step to this Inst'able for those without a pro membership. Parts and Prep (Small Stuff) ...
By: rtty21

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jan 2011 13:53:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ammo-Box-Speakers-1/
Ammo Box Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/38RI/GH4AK0GX/F8J38RIGH4AK0GX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/38RI/GH4AK0GX/F8J38RIGH4AK0GX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/38RI/GH4AK0GX/F8J38RIGH4AK0GX.SMALL.jpg dustinbikes This instructable will demonstrate how to turn a .50 caliber ammunition box into a sweet set of speakers that can be used with your mp3 player, laptop, or any other portable device. This set of speakers is rugged, compact, easy to take on the go, and LOUD!  The whole project will cost about $50.00 ...
By: dustinbikes

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jan 2011 18:17:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-lit-Tron-v20-suit/
LED-lit Tron v2.0 suit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/A1O8/GITHIQ98/FQOA1O8GITHIQ98.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/A1O8/GITHIQ98/FQOA1O8GITHIQ98.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/A1O8/GITHIQ98/FQOA1O8GITHIQ98.SMALL.jpg sheetmetalalchemist Costumes rule. Glowing costumes rule even more. To make the king of glowy costumes - you gotta look just one place...inside your computer :). By following this instructable, you'll have the knowledge and ability to make an LED lit garment that looks just like the ones in the new Tron flick. My goal...
By: sheetmetalalchemist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jan 2011 21:24:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-An-Optical-Theremin/
How To Build An Optical Theremin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/JA38/FBU0WYNO/F0TJA38FBU0WYNO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/JA38/FBU0WYNO/F0TJA38FBU0WYNO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/JA38/FBU0WYNO/F0TJA38FBU0WYNO.SMALL.jpg sacred What is a theremin? It is an instrument that can be played without being touched. Traditional theremins use antennas and oscillators to sense a person's hand and generate a tone. Ours will use light instead of this, it is not an actual theremin, it just uses similar principles. As a side note, this ...
By: sacred

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