http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 15:26:10 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-PIP-Boy/
How to Make a PIP-Boy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/UIDN/H1AH705W/FG9UIDNH1AH705W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/UIDN/H1AH705W/FG9UIDNH1AH705W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/UIDN/H1AH705W/FG9UIDNH1AH705W.SMALL.jpg Aleator777      So what exactly is a PIP-Boy, you ask? For those unfamiliar, a PIP-Boy is a device used by the protagonist in the popular Fallout series of video games for navigation, radiation detection, data storage/playback, and inventory management. Being a major fan of the franchise, I decided I wanted to...
By: Aleator777

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:52:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotating-Car-Mount-for-iPhone-out-of-Recycled-Elec/
Rotating Car Mount for iPhone out of Recycled Electronics and Garage Junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/GH0M/H0AR6VXO/FMZGH0MH0AR6VXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/GH0M/H0AR6VXO/FMZGH0MH0AR6VXO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/GH0M/H0AR6VXO/FMZGH0MH0AR6VXO.SMALL.jpg bigern00 While preparing for a long road trip, I decided to to make a couple of mods to my pickup for system monitoring and convenience.  After adding a USB port in my dash for iPhone charging, i added an OBDII wifi dongle and downloaded an engine monitoring app (Rev2).  Next, I got to work on the mount. I ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:10:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reverse-Geocache/
Reverse Geocache - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/6FUJ/GY4RG8FN/F1D6FUJGY4RG8FN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/6FUJ/GY4RG8FN/F1D6FUJGY4RG8FN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/6FUJ/GY4RG8FN/F1D6FUJGY4RG8FN.SMALL.jpg fernandv First of all we would like to thank the organisation of the Ghent Arduino Jam Session and especially the main sponsor, Capgemini, which made all of this possible. Target: make a GPS direction finder that shows the direction of the next waypoint, similar to a radio data finder. The direction find...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2012 03:48:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-GPS-Suction-Cup-Support-Into-A-Camera-Tr/
Turn Your GPS Suction Cup Support Into A Camera Tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/B1J8/GXTKPCQZ/F89B1J8GXTKPCQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/B1J8/GXTKPCQZ/F89B1J8GXTKPCQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/B1J8/GXTKPCQZ/F89B1J8GXTKPCQZ.SMALL.jpg Nano_Burger Now that mobile GPS technology is into its 5th or 6th generation, you have probably gone through at least one or two of these techological wonders.  As new faster, sleeker and more feature rich ones come on the market, your clunky old Tom Tom or Garmin loses its appeal or simply breaks. You can rec...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:56:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Office-Supply-Sun-Visor-Phone-Holder/
Office Supply Sun Visor Phone Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/488B/GVA8V3EB/F0G488BGVA8V3EB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/488B/GVA8V3EB/F0G488BGVA8V3EB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/488B/GVA8V3EB/F0G488BGVA8V3EB.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver I am going to show you how you can make a nifty phone/media player/gps holder from a couple of office supplies. I don't take credit for this idea, just something cool that I had seen and thought was so cool that I had to make one too. This is a super simple, multi-functional, sleekly styled device ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:31:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pee-to-Check-In-to-Foursquare-Mark-Your-Territor/
Pee to Check-In to Foursquare - Mark Your Territory - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SMALL.jpg blorgggg In case you are unfamiliar with the most amazing new way to physically "check in" to foursquare here is a video that will explain it all: Mark Your Territory is a fully open-source system but because it interacts with the physical world as well as the digital one, some construction is necessary b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:18:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GPS-Shader-Hood-from-Parts-on-Hand/
GPS Shader Hood from Parts on Hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/M1L2/GU4MCA9B/FX5M1L2GU4MCA9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/M1L2/GU4MCA9B/FX5M1L2GU4MCA9B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/M1L2/GU4MCA9B/FX5M1L2GU4MCA9B.SMALL.jpg obishawn Living in LA, there's nothing I like better than cruising around the city with the top down. Unfortunately, the open roof doesn't provide shade for my Trip Computer/GPS, so I took some spare materials and a little time and knocked out a lightweight inexpensive shade to solve my problem. I'm afraid ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:37:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Binder-Clip-Phone-Car-Mount/
Binder Clip Phone Car Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8DRF/GTXK8I9J/FHR8DRFGTXK8I9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8DRF/GTXK8I9J/FHR8DRFGTXK8I9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8DRF/GTXK8I9J/FHR8DRFGTXK8I9J.SMALL.jpg repeet13 Yo, this instructable features one of the most undeniably, infinitely useful office objects ever made: The Binder Clip. You can find them almost anywhere, and their uses, both intended and repurposed, are limitless. In this little 'ible, I'll show you how I made a phone mount for pretty darn cheap (...
By: repeet13

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:53:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-GPS-Datalogger/
Arduino GPS Datalogger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/YIVQ/GTQVPAI9/FRGYIVQGTQVPAI9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/YIVQ/GTQVPAI9/FRGYIVQGTQVPAI9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/YIVQ/GTQVPAI9/FRGYIVQGTQVPAI9.SMALL.jpg jonnyboy323 Do you want to log some GPS data onto an SD card using your Arduino? Do you already own a Sparkfun microSD shield and GPS module? Did you try the Adafruit Sheild (although it is awesome and cheap) but it stole all of your pins? Want it to output into a nice, Google Earth friendly format? Well read o...
By: jonnyboy323

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:49:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-1970s-pinball-machine-into-an-atomic-synch/
Turn a 1970's pinball machine into an atomic synced alarm clock using a gps and an arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/65IV/GSU4F7BD/FL965IVGSU4F7BD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/65IV/GSU4F7BD/FL965IVGSU4F7BD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/65IV/GSU4F7BD/FL965IVGSU4F7BD.SMALL.jpg alanamon One of the more common problems faced by pinball collectors is where to put the next one. The thought came to me one day - what if I could re-purpose the pinball machine? I could then replace an existing appliance with the pin and my problem would be solved. With that in mind I converted my 1975 Ba...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:49:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-geocache/
How to make a geocache - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/3ROS/G0KQL3NU/F0L3ROSG0KQL3NU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/3ROS/G0KQL3NU/F0L3ROSG0KQL3NU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/3ROS/G0KQL3NU/F0L3ROSG0KQL3NU.SMALL.jpg matthewja The relatively new sport of Geocaching involves using a GPS to locate a hidden container (a cache), and signing the log book inside. Sounds simple, right? Wrong.It isn't as simple as going to the location, and signing the log book - it's often very difficult finding the cache, and even getting to th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:34:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GPS-for-Lazy-Old-Geeks/
GPS for Lazy Old Geeks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SJNO/GERP5PKA/F1VSJNOGERP5PKA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SJNO/GERP5PKA/F1VSJNOGERP5PKA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SJNO/GERP5PKA/F1VSJNOGERP5PKA.SMALL.jpg msuzuki777 So this Lazy Old Geek decides he wants a GPS (Global Positioning System). Research, research, research. Problem: So these handhelds and auto units are pretty cool. They have all these maps and tracking and often give you directions. They’re a little higher priced. My biggest problem is the map upd...
By: msuzuki777

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Oct 2010 14:37:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-a-computer-to-your-car-CarPuter/
Adding a computer to your car (CarPuter) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/71DB/G33OQH5J/FSV71DBG33OQH5J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/71DB/G33OQH5J/FSV71DBG33OQH5J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/71DB/G33OQH5J/FSV71DBG33OQH5J.SMALL.jpg macgeek Check out my NEWEST INSTRUCTABLE a iPhone / Facetime Doorbell security system! http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-9000-The-ULTIMATE-Doorbell/ [Featured in the February 7th Newsletter!] I did this project several years ago, and posted it on MP3Car.com I have learned alot about carputing and th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:57:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Direct-wire-GPS-mount-EZPass-holder-for-Benz-C24/
Direct wire GPS mount + EZPass holder for Benz C240 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/51S7/FYAJL93R/FWL51S7FYAJL93R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/51S7/FYAJL93R/FWL51S7FYAJL93R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/51S7/FYAJL93R/FWL51S7FYAJL93R.SMALL.jpg wongman2001 Last one for the Toyota was too easy & not enough pics. This time I draw inspirations from Apple !Materials needed:- 4" x 12" Balsa ply wood - 5/8" wooden ball - 1/2" wooden dowel - Black spray paint- Cig light socket- 5' thin gauge wireTotal cost ~ $10 Looks like a iMac G4 ? ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:52:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ram-Mount/
Ram-Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/H0QQ/FP8NLKVM/F44H0QQFP8NLKVM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/H0QQ/FP8NLKVM/F44H0QQFP8NLKVM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/H0QQ/FP8NLKVM/F44H0QQFP8NLKVM.SMALL.jpg billb Ram-Mount.com sells mounts for most if not all vehicles. Oddly, this version that uses your seat bolts to be held in place isn't listed as being available from them. If you serf the web you can find this version for sale by an on line seller but it won't be Ram-Mount. It'll be an on line company tha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:07:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/GPS-cup-holder-mount/
GPS cup holder mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/PZ8L/FOHTTVHM/FWYPZ8LFOHTTVHM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/PZ8L/FOHTTVHM/FWYPZ8LFOHTTVHM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/PZ8L/FOHTTVHM/FWYPZ8LFOHTTVHM.SMALL.jpg botronics A GPS mount made from PVC pipe fittings to fit the cup holder in your car. The prices of GPS units have drastically come down this year. So I bought a Tom Tom One 125 from Fry's Electronics. Next thing I learned, in California, its illegal to mount one on the windshield!After searching the Web, I f...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:32:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/community/quotBritain-from-Abovesquot-beautiful-visuali/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6IZV/FJHGBV5K/FJY6IZVFJHGBV5K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6IZV/FJHGBV5K/FJY6IZVFJHGBV5K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6IZV/FJHGBV5K/FJY6IZVFJHGBV5K.SMALL.jpg gmoon The new BBC series Britain From Above has some amazing graphic visualizations of data, including GPS, telephone exchange activity, etc. The patterns are quite organic and very beautiful... BBC story on Britain from Above
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:22:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SPREE-Solar-Photovoltaic-Renewable-Electron-/
S.P.R.E.E. (Solar Photovoltaic Renewable Electron Encapsulator), a Compact, Durable, and Portable Solar Energy Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/QULL/FJD52E8I/FP4QULLFJD52E8I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/QULL/FJD52E8I/FP4QULLFJD52E8I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/QULL/FJD52E8I/FP4QULLFJD52E8I.SMALL.jpg charlitron For under $160 you can construct a S.P.R.E.E. to harness clean carbon-free solar electricity to power your portable electronic devices.Project: S.P.R.E.E. (Solar Photovoltaic Renewable Electron Encapsulator), is an experiment in alternative energy and solar generated electricty.The impetus for cons...
By: charlitron

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:07:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-a-bluetooth-adapter-to-your-GPS-device/
Add a bluetooth adapter to your GPS device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/7Z6S/FFNE7N8Z/FAF7Z6SFFNE7N8Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/7Z6S/FFNE7N8Z/FAF7Z6SFFNE7N8Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/7Z6S/FFNE7N8Z/FAF7Z6SFFNE7N8Z.SMALL.jpg Sudija I needed a way to hear my cheap a$$ GPS under the helmet on my motorcycle and didn't wanna fork over 2x the price for a "motorcycle ready" GPS device so I made it myself. This may be interesting to bikers a well!You can also find it here: GPS + bluetooth Open it... When you CAREFULLY open your ne...
By: Sudija

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 May 2008 11:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/animated-gps-batmobile-icon/
animated gps batmobile icon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/JHC3/FFKBJP4R/F8SJHC3FFKBJP4R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/JHC3/FFKBJP4R/F8SJHC3FFKBJP4R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/JHC3/FFKBJP4R/F8SJHC3FFKBJP4R.SMALL.jpg aarrgghh {NOTICE} the custom vehicle icons that i make freely available on my website are not for resale. {/NOTICE} owners of the garmin nuvi line of gps navigation devices can create their own personal vehicle icons to supplement or replace the vehicles that ship with the unit. i've had mine (a nuvi 350) f...
By: aarrgghh

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