http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 07:43:24 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Vase-with-the-123D-Make-Mobile-App-TechSh/
Make a Vase with the 123D Make Mobile App @ TechShop! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/YE5R/H2BMNG6T/F90YE5RH2BMNG6T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/YE5R/H2BMNG6T/F90YE5RH2BMNG6T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/YE5R/H2BMNG6T/F90YE5RH2BMNG6T.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura Autodesk recently launched a 123D Make! App for iPhones, so I used it to fabricate a vase, and then I laser cut it at TechShop SF. The vase is great for holding some of the knick-knacks on my desk at the office! Download and Use the 123D Make App. After you have downlaoded the 123D Make App to y...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 11:24:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-Stand-Headphone-Wrap-Laser-Cut-and-Living/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/6S21/H1YONGEJ/FLA6S21H1YONGEJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/6S21/H1YONGEJ/FLA6S21H1YONGEJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/6S21/H1YONGEJ/FLA6S21H1YONGEJ.SMALL.jpg 0xyJin What you see here is the result of a lot of trials and errors. I wanted to make a phone stand using "living hinges." The living hinges allow a single piece of rigid material to bend. The phone stand is cut out of thin 1/8" mfd board using a laser cutter. It is the size of a credit card so it will f...
By: 0xyJin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 19:03:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-QR-code-stencil/
Laser-cut QR code stencil. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/WZNS/H1KHA2IC/FSSWZNSH1KHA2IC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/WZNS/H1KHA2IC/FSSWZNSH1KHA2IC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/WZNS/H1KHA2IC/FSSWZNSH1KHA2IC.SMALL.jpg errantspark This should take you about 15 minutes from start to finish, it's a very easy and fun project you can use to get started with a laser cutter. You're going to need the following:  1x Laser cutter. 1x Scrap piece of something the laser can cut. (I used cardboard) 1x Photoshop or similar. (As long as y...
By: errantspark

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:24:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Shave-Stand/
Laser Cut Shave Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/IZWP/H1ENCCJN/FI1IZWPH1ENCCJN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/IZWP/H1ENCCJN/FI1IZWPH1ENCCJN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/IZWP/H1ENCCJN/FI1IZWPH1ENCCJN.SMALL.jpg foster_three Here is a quick and easy laser cut shave stand to hold a single brush and razor. The brush holder has a diameter of 1.2", and the razor holder has a diameter of 0.5". I made this bad boy because it combined my two favorite hobbies: wetshaving and digital fabrication. Originally created for the membe...
By: foster_three

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:23:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ramona-Flowers-Lamp/
Ramona Flowers Lamp. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/AMTX/H0OJ024U/FDKAMTXH0OJ024U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/AMTX/H0OJ024U/FDKAMTXH0OJ024U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/AMTX/H0OJ024U/FDKAMTXH0OJ024U.SMALL.jpg MattCP We are entered in the Make It Real contest so give us a vote! Hello fellow makers. I am a Design Technology teacher and this Instructable has been submitted on behalf of one of the students from my school. A very talented designer and maker by the name of Izzy. She was 14 years old when she starte...
By: MattCP

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:58:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-27/
Sunflower Automaton - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/3QSU/H0KKGC4Z/FRN3QSUH0KKGC4Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/3QSU/H0KKGC4Z/FRN3QSUH0KKGC4Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/3QSU/H0KKGC4Z/FRN3QSUH0KKGC4Z.SMALL.jpg welderwort This was a 6 week project created for the Spring 2012 Things That Think course at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Our project is an autonomous Sunflower. As in nature, the highest priority for our flower is sunlight, necessary for photosynthesis. Our Arduino controlled sunflower is construct...
By: welderwort

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 23:24:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Peach-Pie/
Laser Cut Peach Pie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/YI3C/GZXW8F0K/F3LYI3CGZXW8F0K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/YI3C/GZXW8F0K/F3LYI3CGZXW8F0K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/YI3C/GZXW8F0K/F3LYI3CGZXW8F0K.SMALL.jpg ejosully You can do this without a laser cutter, of course, but it won't be anywhere near as much fun. What you'll need Ingredients for the pastry: - 445g plain flour - Salt - 175g cold butter - 95g vegetable fat - Iced water (or regular water and dry ice, but this is probably overkill) - 1 egg Ingredie...
By: ejosully

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:29:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Mapping-for-Laser-Cutting-TechShop/
Color Mapping for Laser Cutting @ TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/SZW2/GYW6GN3I/FH6SZW2GYW6GN3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/SZW2/GYW6GN3I/FH6SZW2GYW6GN3I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/SZW2/GYW6GN3I/FH6SZW2GYW6GN3I.SMALL.jpg techshop_android Purpose: vector cut multiple depths in a single file Tools: CorelDRAW X5, EPILOG laser cutter Also known as pen tables, setting up color mapping can reduce cut time and just make life easier by running one job instead of two or three (and potentially mixing up your settings).  This is especially u...
By: techshop_android

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:59:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Stained-Glass-d20/
Making a Stained-Glass d20 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/1XSJ/GYN8NT7W/FNP1XSJGYN8NT7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/1XSJ/GYN8NT7W/FNP1XSJGYN8NT7W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/1XSJ/GYN8NT7W/FNP1XSJGYN8NT7W.SMALL.jpg CaseyBorders Today I'm going to take you through the steps needed to make your very own stained-glass d20.  There are some special tools and materials required so I'm going to call them out here: Tools you will need: A laser cutter / etcher Vector editor software (i.e. Inkscape) A cutting board with an angle me...
By: CaseyBorders

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:24:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Slide-Rule/
Circular Slide Rule - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/89P3/GRTHM6C1/F1R89P3GRTHM6C1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/89P3/GRTHM6C1/F1R89P3GRTHM6C1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/89P3/GRTHM6C1/F1R89P3GRTHM6C1.SMALL.jpg drknotter After seeing Phil B's Making Your Own Slide Rule, I went on a huge slide rule kick. I did a lot of research on them, and when I did, I discovered that there are circular variations. One of the nice things about circular slide rules is that you'll never run into the "run the cursor off the end of the...
By: drknotter

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:56:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/maze-puzzle-box/
maze puzzle box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/Z43L/GYZNVMDR/F2OZ43LGYZNVMDR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/Z43L/GYZNVMDR/F2OZ43LGYZNVMDR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/Z43L/GYZNVMDR/F2OZ43LGYZNVMDR.SMALL.jpg matthewvenn This is a puzzle box. To open it you need to perform a certain gesture and press a button. The gesture is defined by the shape of an internal ball bearing maze. You can easily create your own maze and plans using the website www.mazepuzzlebox.co.uk. The design is parametric, making it easy to make...
By: matthewvenn

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:25:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/XKCD-Ornament/
XKCD Ornament - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/6B6P/GHTLUFB9/FV16B6PGHTLUFB9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/6B6P/GHTLUFB9/FV16B6PGHTLUFB9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/6B6P/GHTLUFB9/FV16B6PGHTLUFB9.SMALL.jpg frenzy Christmas time is here, that means your favorite webcomic will most likely make an x-mas themed comic. This happened with XKCD, and it made me laugh. I thought it was so clever i wanted to make an ornament so i can hang a little big of nerdyness on my tree this year. All this took was a laser cutte...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:30:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hexagon-Acrylic-Robot/
Octagon Acrylic Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/H74J/GGPETIYF/FSUH74JGGPETIYF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/H74J/GGPETIYF/FSUH74JGGPETIYF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/H74J/GGPETIYF/FSUH74JGGPETIYF.SMALL.jpg talk2bruce Build a small programmable robot using laser cut acrylic for the platforms, toy gearboxes and motors, a handful of hardware, and a Basic Stamp Board of Education.  The robot can be programmed to move forwards, backwards, rotate right or left.  This robot is a great platform for experimentation and w...
By: talk2bruce

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:36:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-lamp-shade-polygon-building-kit/
Universal lamp shade polygon building kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/VRSK/WM2ET2JYHVD/FIBVRSKWM2ET2JYHVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/VRSK/WM2ET2JYHVD/FIBVRSKWM2ET2JYHVD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/VRSK/WM2ET2JYHVD/FIBVRSKWM2ET2JYHVD.SMALL.jpg dan One simple cut-out shape lets you build all sorts of different designer-looking lampshades! You can make dozens different geometric forms using various numbers of the cut-out shape made from paper or plastic. All the standard mathematical polyhedrons and such are possible. The pieces just fold toge...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 04:30:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Bead-Jig/
LED Bead Jig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/KN3V/GBT1QP30/F4AKN3VGBT1QP30.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/KN3V/GBT1QP30/F4AKN3VGBT1QP30.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/KN3V/GBT1QP30/F4AKN3VGBT1QP30.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Use this jig to make sew-able surface mount LED beads to illuminate your clothing, accessories, etc!!  With this jig you can make 55 LED beads really fast! I started making my own LED beads a couple of weeks ago but got frustrated using the helping hands to solder very tiny pieces together.  It too...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:03:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-PCB-Prototyping-using-a-Laser-Cutter/
Custom PCB Prototyping using a Laser Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/DYMA/G4PBPEDR/FORDYMAG4PBPEDR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/DYMA/G4PBPEDR/FORDYMAG4PBPEDR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/DYMA/G4PBPEDR/FORDYMAG4PBPEDR.SMALL.jpg jmsaavedra I am going to walk you through the process of prototyping a Printed Circuit Board using a laser cutter and supplies from your local Radioshack and hardware store.  This is a process I have perfected after several prototypes I created as part of my thesis, modular//neuroid. prepare the board Remo...
By: jmsaavedra

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:05:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-cheap-chic-and-modular/
DIY cheap, chic and modular - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/BYQX/G3BRAWGR/FQ1BYQXG3BRAWGR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/BYQX/G3BRAWGR/FQ1BYQXG3BRAWGR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/BYQX/G3BRAWGR/FQ1BYQXG3BRAWGR.SMALL.jpg Denise Flasz I live in NY and as you all know this place is very expensive. It's mostly a temporary city for people like me, we come, we get as much as we can and then we leave. My apartment it's furnished with Ikea products of course, but that doesn't mean I can't have a nice piece at home. I really wanted to d...
By: Denise Flasz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:45:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Etched-Drinking-Glasses/
Laser Etched Drinking Glasses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/G9PD/FXA2U4PF/FVKG9PDFXA2U4PF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/G9PD/FXA2U4PF/FVKG9PDFXA2U4PF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/G9PD/FXA2U4PF/FVKG9PDFXA2U4PF.SMALL.jpg randofo A while ago I laser etched my face onto a set of drinking glasses in hopes of weirding out my new roommates. They didn't seem to notice. Or, at least, if they did notice, they never said anything. Any which way, it never sparked the conversation I was hoping for (i.e. "Why do you have your face on a...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:11:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Zach-Radding-Homebrew-Laser-Cutter/
Homebrew Laser Cutter made by Zach Radding - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/ET3T/IXKEP27Y1MK/FJYET3TIXKEP27Y1MK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/ET3T/IXKEP27Y1MK/FJYET3TIXKEP27Y1MK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/ET3T/IXKEP27Y1MK/FJYET3TIXKEP27Y1MK.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Zach Radding and his daughter Taylor with some robots he built using his own CNC laser cutting machines.Check out http://www.buildcoolstuff.com/ to see more of his projects and info on the classes he teaches.He's built two laser cutters so far. Click on the little numbered pictures above to learn m...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 May 2006 18:36:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Use-a-Laser-Cutter/
How to Use a Laser Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/H6BH/FSSIHY2F/FMDH6BHFSSIHY2F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/H6BH/FSSIHY2F/FMDH6BHFSSIHY2F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/H6BH/FSSIHY2F/FMDH6BHFSSIHY2F.SMALL.jpg StumpChunkman The laser cutter is one of the most useful tools in a modern shop. Laser cutters work by directing a very powerful laser beam, at a precise focal length, onto a material which they either cut or etch, depending on how the laser cutter has been set up. Laser cutters cut materials similarly to other...
By: StumpChunkman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Apr 2009 18:48:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Open-Manufacturing-How-to-Build-30-SERB-Kits/
Open Manufacturing - (How to Build 30 (SERB) Kits) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/M7SX/FPPG0KK5/FM1M7SXFPPG0KK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/M7SX/FPPG0KK5/FM1M7SXFPPG0KK5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/M7SX/FPPG0KK5/FM1M7SXFPPG0KK5.SMALL.jpg oomlout Welcome to the first foray inside the oomlout.com factory. At oomlout we are focused on producing "delightfully fun open source products" this commitment to open source extends to our manufacturing process as well. So what follows is step by step what we go through to fulfill an order using our Ardu...
By: oomlout

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:08:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Split-Etched-Acrylic-Postcard---Optical-Trickery/
Split-Etched Acrylic Postcard - Optical Trickery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/WMTJ/5IGETVPMATV/FN1WMTJ5IGETVPMATV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/WMTJ/5IGETVPMATV/FN1WMTJ5IGETVPMATV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/WMTJ/5IGETVPMATV/FN1WMTJ5IGETVPMATV.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus If the postal workers don't hate me now, this laser-etched piece might turn them to the dark side. If I'm lucky they'll have a fondness for optical tricks and get this postcard to the right place. On this thick piece of acrylic I sliced up the addresses into two images and etched each one on opposi...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Nov 2006 15:26:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous%2c-Self-Assembling-Robots/
Autonomous, Self-Assembling Robots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/WRBW/6HZETOMLHXY/FQBWRBW6HZETOMLHXY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/WRBW/6HZETOMLHXY/FQBWRBW6HZETOMLHXY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/WRBW/6HZETOMLHXY/FQBWRBW6HZETOMLHXY.SMALL.jpg dan How to build your own autonomous, self-assembling robots. This project describes every detail of the robots used in our scientific research including CAD files, source code, assembly instructions, etc. Hopefully everything you would need to reproduce our experiments, or have a fun toy. A portion ...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2005 03:46:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Cake!!!/
Laser Cut Cake!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/S4MT/13YEP27UPNS/F1PS4MT13YEP27UPNS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/S4MT/13YEP27UPNS/F1PS4MT13YEP27UPNS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/S4MT/13YEP27UPNS/F1PS4MT13YEP27UPNS.SMALL.jpg colin In this instructable I'm going to show you how to make a multi-layer cake using CAD and rapid manufacturing.(I personally get a huge kick out of mixing heavy machinery with cake baking.)One of the coolest tools on the planet is a laser cutter. It is normally used in industry to cut plastics, wood, ...
By: colin

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:07:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Enter-the-Instructables-and-Universal-Laser/
How to Enter the Instructables and Universal Laser Cutter Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/RWSN/F7PCMY4J/FL0RWSNF7PCMY4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/RWSN/F7PCMY4J/FL0RWSNF7PCMY4J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/RWSN/F7PCMY4J/FL0RWSNF7PCMY4J.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Winner announced here!Finalists have been announced [/blog/BKYNJDDFB11L462/ here]!What were we thinking?!? The holidays are the perfect time to finish your Laser Cutter Contest entry, and we don't want to judge during our family vacations. So, we're extending the entry deadline to 11:59pm Tuesday...
By: Contest Robot

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:54:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pop-Up-Pyramid/
Pop-Up Pyramid - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/0DJP/FVGEQHOAQIS/F2H0DJPFVGEQHOAQIS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/0DJP/FVGEQHOAQIS/F2H0DJPFVGEQHOAQIS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/0DJP/FVGEQHOAQIS/F2H0DJPFVGEQHOAQIS.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus How to make a pyramid pop out of a plain piece of paper. Draw a square with a couple of gaps Draw a couple of lines next to the square Repeat the Square and Line Rectangles are OK, too. And Again A couple more times should do it. Cut! Bust out the razor and cut along the lines. Goes...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:59:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Etching-Macintosh-Powerbooks./
Laser Etching Macintosh Powerbooks. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/6F1Y/X56EP27SFDU/FWP6F1YX56EP27SFDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/6F1Y/X56EP27SFDU/FWP6F1YX56EP27SFDU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/6F1Y/X56EP27SFDU/FWP6F1YX56EP27SFDU.SMALL.jpg saul The appropriate files, laser settings, and methodology for putting your tattoo on your powerbook.as this was boing boing ed a few weeks back i thought i'd show how it is done... select your artwork. any bmp, jpg, tif, dxf will do. basically any vector or pixel (bitmap) based artwork. the higher...
By: saul

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Dec 2005 20:44:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Camouflaged-Power-Source-Liberator/
Camouflaged Power-Source Liberator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/3PV4/GKYEP4HCXFI/FTI3PV4GKYEP4HCXFI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/3PV4/GKYEP4HCXFI/FTI3PV4GKYEP4HCXFI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/3PV4/GKYEP4HCXFI/FTI3PV4GKYEP4HCXFI.SMALL.jpg randofo A simple solution for powering up low-voltage DC devices in public spaces. When you plug this in, one of the plugs is powering an outlet on a decoy junction box and the other plug is providing a continual power source to a low-voltage DC device. This is something that I have been fiddling with for a...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jul 2006 02:06:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorated-Wall-lamp/
Decorated Wall lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/4BX6/B61EZ7BFIV8/FJM4BX6B61EZ7BFIV8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/4BX6/B61EZ7BFIV8/FJM4BX6B61EZ7BFIV8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/4BX6/B61EZ7BFIV8/FJM4BX6B61EZ7BFIV8.SMALL.jpg arava Build and decorate your own wall lamp. It's cheep, it's easy, and it's fun! Electricity - materials and instructions I bought the parts and put it together by myself.You can actually use a ready made lamp and skip this part.Materials 1. Electrical cord + plug + switch2. Contact mount3. Swive...
By: arava

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:52:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stencils-with-Islands---Pt.-2/
Stencils with Islands - Pt. 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/5BB0/XWNERF7FTUN/FLE5BB0XWNERF7FTUN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/5BB0/XWNERF7FTUN/FLE5BB0XWNERF7FTUN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/5BB0/XWNERF7FTUN/FLE5BB0XWNERF7FTUN.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus So you want to spread your message with spraypaint, but you don't want your designs to be held back by worrying about pieces of a stencil connecting? Just use some cardboard, wire, and duct tape and you're ready to do the "impossible."Big thanks to Tim Anderson for taking the action shots. Cut You...
By: fungus amungus

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Escher Print - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/S0KM/DDREP27RGCU/FMUS0KMDDREP27RGCU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/S0KM/DDREP27RGCU/FMUS0KMDDREP27RGCU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/S0KM/DDREP27RGCU/FMUS0KMDDREP27RGCU.SMALL.jpg ewilhelm Make a physical Escher print by cutting different parts of a tessellation in different materials. Get image Get a digital copy of your favorite tessellation either by scanning a paper copy of searching the web. I chose reptiles. Create CAD file Convert the image to a vector format. I con...
By: ewilhelm

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