http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 14:46:03 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/A-wearable-sound-to-light-display-without-a-micro/
A wearable sound-to-light display, without a microprocessor - the Musicator Junior. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SMALL.gif qs Smaller than the 9-volt battery that powers it, the Musicator Jr. displays the sound it 'hears' (through the Electret Microphone) as fluctuating light bars. Small enough to fit in your shirt pocket, it can also be placed on a flat surface to monitor the sound levels around it. An alkaline battery ...
By: qs

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:37:00 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/cheap-and-easy-guitar-pickups/
cheap and easy guitar pickups - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/371X/GIOEP27VN2O/F1D371XGIOEP27VN2O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/371X/GIOEP27VN2O/F1D371XGIOEP27VN2O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/371X/GIOEP27VN2O/F1D371XGIOEP27VN2O.SMALL.jpg lennyb here is a little tutorial about improvised guitar pickupsmade from easy to find junk pickup basics simply a guitar pickup is just a coil of insulated copper wire with a magnet in the center. most things that seem simple dont always turn out this way but here is an exception(sort of).now im not r...
By: lennyb

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2006 22:11:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/airmonica-a-free-air-musical-instrument/
airmonica - a free-air musical instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/4APV/GZ6I5VMM/FKJ4APVGZ6I5VMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/4APV/GZ6I5VMM/FKJ4APVGZ6I5VMM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/4APV/GZ6I5VMM/FKJ4APVGZ6I5VMM.SMALL.jpg flashular improvise + harmonize + customize The airmonica is a easy-to-learn tweakable musical instrument that you can use to perform harmonic musical ditties by accompanying a tri-tone arpeggiator. There are endless opportunities to expand the airmonica in any way that will make it your your own custom in...
By: flashular

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 20:17:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-unfathomably-simple-one-string-electric-box-gu/
The incredibly simple cardboard box electric diddley bow / cajon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/WYFP/GWKKMQDO/FGAWYFPGWKKMQDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/WYFP/GWKKMQDO/FGAWYFPGWKKMQDO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/WYFP/GWKKMQDO/FGAWYFPGWKKMQDO.SMALL.jpg offtandiscord I had an idea in my head for a simple and cheap way to tune a string using stuff lying around the workshop.  For this you will need: - A Box (small, chunky and sturdy is best) - A wooden stick of some kind (could be a mop handle, dowel, again anything sturdy) All i happened to have was some bambo...
By: offtandiscord

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:21:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Saxophone-Alchemy/
Saxophone Alchemy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/13SV/GWQVQBVV/FAE13SVGWQVQBVV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/13SV/GWQVQBVV/FAE13SVGWQVQBVV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/13SV/GWQVQBVV/FAE13SVGWQVQBVV.SMALL.jpg joechacon98 I have had an old Yamaha Saxophone for over thirteen years. It was bought a bit rough to begin with, and after years of use and abuse, it was time to give this reliable instrument some love. I have a munchkin who has been learning to play, so I figured this would make a wonderful gift. This instruc...
By: joechacon98

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:36:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/StyloBuzz-Synthesizer/
StyloBuzz - Synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/OQ4I/GWKKMZI4/F14OQ4IGWKKMZI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/OQ4I/GWKKMZI4/F14OQ4IGWKKMZI4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/OQ4I/GWKKMZI4/F14OQ4IGWKKMZI4.SMALL.jpg rarebeasts The StyloBuzz is a small super lofi stylus synth that allows you to play one octave of notes, you can also modify the waveform in 5 different ways using the mode control. It's really just an easy to build instrument that is lots of fun to play and can gives endless chip style sounds when you mess a...
By: rarebeasts

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:16:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Amplify-Radio/
'Amplify' : Radio Hack. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SMALL.jpg JackGFisher ‘Amplify’ is a revolutionary device that allows you to turn your guitar amplifier, into a radio in seconds! Whether you’re a guitar nut, roadie, or just fancy a change from your typical radio to get the traffic reports, Amplify is perfect. It’s small enough to throw in your bag, and elegant in its o...
By: JackGFisher

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 03:31:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/7FT-Gundam-Ultimate-Papercraft-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/67QZ/GUWHG82B/FBW67QZGUWHG82B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/67QZ/GUWHG82B/FBW67QZGUWHG82B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/67QZ/GUWHG82B/FBW67QZGUWHG82B.SMALL.jpg visualspicer After burning my 4FT Freedom Gundam papercraft in 2010 I was determined to create a bigger and better replacement. This 7FT Gundam Mk-2 papercraft became the result of my goal, made up of 1250 parts on 720 pages, for a total paper weight of 10lb (4.5kg). Using time-lapse photography, video editing ...
By: visualspicer

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:49:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Playable-Cardboard-Ukulele/
Playable Cardboard Ukulele... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZVF2/GUVTYHUA/FTTZVF2GUVTYHUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZVF2/GUVTYHUA/FTTZVF2GUVTYHUA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZVF2/GUVTYHUA/FTTZVF2GUVTYHUA.SMALL.jpg eplunkett This Instructable will show you how to create a playable soprano ukulele from cardboard and items found at your local hardware store (plus some tuners and strings). A video of the cardboard uke in action can be found on YouTube. Materials... Items you need for this project: Several large shippi...
By: eplunkett

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:49:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/POCKET-UKULELE-poket-uku/
POCKET UKULELE [poket-uku] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/DMA4/GSUSE027/FEVDMA4GSUSE027.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/DMA4/GSUSE027/FEVDMA4GSUSE027.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/DMA4/GSUSE027/FEVDMA4GSUSE027.SMALL.jpg mistic How to make a stringed musical Uku that  fits in a pocket and can be played anywhere in the world..It can be made in only three days. It generates full volume using a miniature amplifier. EXPLANATION OF INNOVATION iN ORDER TO START THIS PROJECT SOME INITIAL EXPLANATION IS REQUIRED: Most string ...
By: mistic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:08:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-your-own-Deadmau5-mouse-head-helmet/
How to build your own Deadmau5 mouse head helmet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/S7JT/GGPF37Q3/F23S7JTGGPF37Q3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/S7JT/GGPF37Q3/F23S7JTGGPF37Q3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/S7JT/GGPF37Q3/F23S7JTGGPF37Q3.SMALL.jpg Intrica So you're a HUGE Deadmau5 fan and have been aching to get your hands on one of those sweet Mau5 heads - but NOT one like some of those epic fail's you've seen some people wear... you want a legit head that will be envied by all.  Well, I'm here to help.  The process is long, it takes a huge amount ...
By: Intrica

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 22:15:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-a-direct-line-in-to-your-car-stereo-for-an-/
Adding a direct line-in to your car stereo for an iPod/mp3 player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/7JQM/FPIOLR5G/FZZ7JQMFPIOLR5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/7JQM/FPIOLR5G/FZZ7JQMFPIOLR5G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/7JQM/FPIOLR5G/FZZ7JQMFPIOLR5G.SMALL.jpg pickingrin This instructable will show you how to add an auxiliary input, like a headphone jack, to your car so you can listen to an iPod/mp3 player/GPS or anything that has a line-out through your cars stereo. While I will be adding it on my '99 Chevy Suburban, it can very easily be done on almost all cars...
By: pickingrin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2009 20:50:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-kazoo-from-a-glass-bottle/
A kazoo from a glass bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/1HNI/GS3BBJ70/FQY1HNIGS3BBJ70.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/1HNI/GS3BBJ70/FQY1HNIGS3BBJ70.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/1HNI/GS3BBJ70/FQY1HNIGS3BBJ70.SMALL.jpg jamesmcgehee Hey today we are gonna make a kazoo! The reason i decided to show this was because the kazoo is so under rated and to also spark ideas on what you might be able to make out of these few tools and supplies!! Lets get started! Supplies Needed Some very cold water A lighter and candle some metal or p...
By: jamesmcgehee

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Sep 2011 04:58:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Suitcase-Picnic-Table-and-Speaker-System/
Suitcase Picnic Table and Speaker System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/DMCB/GQRBO2X4/FAVDMCBGQRBO2X4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/DMCB/GQRBO2X4/FAVDMCBGQRBO2X4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/DMCB/GQRBO2X4/FAVDMCBGQRBO2X4.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Take this suitcase on a fun picnic in the park!  Not only can you carry all your food and silverware it in -- it also doubles as a picnic table and speaker system. The speaker system is powered by the minty boost USB charger.  Plug in your ipod and listen to some sweet tunes. There are four legs t...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2011 06:24:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mixtape-Redux/
Mixtape Redux - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/KAWY/GPLJ286H/FR8KAWYGPLJ286H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/KAWY/GPLJ286H/FR8KAWYGPLJ286H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/KAWY/GPLJ286H/FR8KAWYGPLJ286H.SMALL.jpg laxap As a teenager, in the gone all-analog era, I spent hours and hours making mixtapes. It went like this: If you like somebody, make and give this person a mixtape. If you want to show your rebellion and test your parents, make yourself some mixtapes and manage to have them played in the car. All the...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2011 05:26:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Floating-water-proof-speakers/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/TKPO/GPAS2ZWS/FD4TKPOGPAS2ZWS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/TKPO/GPAS2ZWS/FD4TKPOGPAS2ZWS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/TKPO/GPAS2ZWS/FD4TKPOGPAS2ZWS.SMALL.jpg namrac Was planning a canoe trip with some friends when I stumbled on another instructable of water proof speakers that float. Seemed easy enough to do so I decided to give it a go. I don't eat that much ketchup, so I went with the container I had lying around, a Dutch Boy paint bucket. I used an old pair ...
By: namrac

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:24:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/More-Aesthetic-Hard-Drive-Speaker/
More Aesthetic Hard Drive Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/OZ55/FQEET2JYL9C/FNGOZ55FQEET2JYL9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/OZ55/FQEET2JYL9C/FNGOZ55FQEET2JYL9C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/OZ55/FQEET2JYL9C/FNGOZ55FQEET2JYL9C.SMALL.jpg leevonk A way to make a speaker out of a hard drive that actually looks really elegant. Video included. I think the original 'hard drive speaker' idea came from Afrotech a couple years ago:http://www.afrotechmods.com/cheap/hdspeakers/hdspeakers.htm Open the Hard Drive If your hard drive is held together...
By: leevonk

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:00:05 UTC 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 17:25:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Box-1/
LED Music Light Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/GI7L/GO6UXV31/F7UGI7LGO6UXV31.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/GI7L/GO6UXV31/F7UGI7LGO6UXV31.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/GI7L/GO6UXV31/F7UGI7LGO6UXV31.SMALL.jpg kaba1 I built this for a school art project to compare the similarities and differences between art and science. It was inspired by Walter Giers' work. The three strips of LEDs and another ring in the middle, all respond to music which comes from either a source in the room, or an iPod or CD player plugg...
By: kaba1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 05:03:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Nazi-Zombies-Perk-Cola-Bottles/
Call of Duty Zombies Perk Cola Bottles!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/AN1Z/GLL4UPRU/FYLAN1ZGLL4UPRU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/AN1Z/GLL4UPRU/FYLAN1ZGLL4UPRU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/AN1Z/GLL4UPRU/FYLAN1ZGLL4UPRU.SMALL.jpg lerickson These bottles are based of the ever so popular game Call of Duty Nazi Zombies.  Throughout the game characters drink these magical sodas that give them super human powers (Known as perks) Juggernog- allows you to have more health Quick revive- heals downed teamates quicker or in solo mode will...
By: lerickson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:11:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Stream-Music-To-Your-PSP-Without-Homebrew/
Stream Music To Your PSP Without Homebrew - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/OUNH/1EMEZBF8CMR/FDJOUNH1EMEZBF8CMR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/OUNH/1EMEZBF8CMR/FDJOUNH1EMEZBF8CMR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/OUNH/1EMEZBF8CMR/FDJOUNH1EMEZBF8CMR.SMALL.jpg benjgvps This is very handy if you didn't buy a large memory card for your device and you have a huge amount of music. You need to have a wireless network if you want to do this. You don't have to configure a web server or anything. Get Everything Download the two things on the first page and install the ...
By: benjgvps

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2007 01:51:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-easy-iPod-or-gadget-car-mount/
Cheap and easy iPod (or gadget) car mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XLYB/GKKEHH6Z/FBQXLYBGKKEHH6Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XLYB/GKKEHH6Z/FBQXLYBGKKEHH6Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XLYB/GKKEHH6Z/FBQXLYBGKKEHH6Z.SMALL.jpg Mike73 I recently bought an iPod touch and a protective case to go with it. While using the iPod in my car, I really found it inconvenient to change tracks while driving. You can only skip songs after pressing the home button first, then swiping across the screen to unlock the player. First of all, I had t...
By: Mike73

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:54:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Replace-Strings-of-a-Steel-String-Acoustic-/
To String or Not to String: How to Replace Strings of a Steel-String Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SMALL.jpg sam_farias Popped string? Or maybe you have just decided that it's time to replace those year-old strings that have been worn out for the last six months. Either way, have no fear. This instructable will walk you through, step-by-step, how to replace the strings of an acoustic steel-string guitar. It is design...
By: sam_farias

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:22:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arcade-Button-MIDI-Controller/
Arcade Button MIDI Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/5ZES/GJHVD7EY/FSW5ZESGJHVD7EY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/5ZES/GJHVD7EY/FSW5ZESGJHVD7EY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/5ZES/GJHVD7EY/FSW5ZESGJHVD7EY.SMALL.jpg fraganator Having a hardware interface to your favourite music / DJ / VJ software can really open up doors in your creativity. The most widespread form of hardware control to your PC for such applications is a MIDI based controller. A MIDI controller can send and receive MIDI messages to your PC, allowing dir...
By: fraganator

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:21:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-simple-electric-guitar/
How to make a simple electric guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/ELPZ/GJ6EVAPO/FVJELPZGJ6EVAPO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/ELPZ/GJ6EVAPO/FVJELPZGJ6EVAPO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/ELPZ/GJ6EVAPO/FVJELPZGJ6EVAPO.SMALL.jpg Children's Museum of Pittsburgh This is a step by step instruction of how to make an one-string simple electric guitar. This was originally experimented by Paul in the museum's Curiosity Lab . Children should work with a responsible adult helping your with your project! What you need:     (1) 1x2 White Pine lumber approx. 12" ...
By: Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:01:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Tootophone/
Tiny Tootophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/LRKH/GI0TMST5/FW6LRKHGI0TMST5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/LRKH/GI0TMST5/FW6LRKHGI0TMST5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/LRKH/GI0TMST5/FW6LRKHGI0TMST5.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein The tootophone could be the People's Instrument of the 21st Century.  You don't need to learn sheet music or memorize fingering positions to play just about any melody with it.  It can easily fit into a pocket, and it only costs about 25 cents to make.  The basic 1 cc insulin syringe costs about 15...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Jan 2011 21:03:12 UTC 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 21:53:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Heinekamp/
Heinekamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SMALL.jpg Gepetto Father Hi, folks! In my first Instructable i will show you a guitar amp i've done using the stylish Heineken draught keg as enclosure and give you the directions to do the same with your choice of keg. Sometimes you'll notice in the photos that something looks like it's been done before, some parts will b...
By: Gepetto Father

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Dec 2010 04:26:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-accoustic-panels-for-your-recording-studio-or/
Make acoustic panels for your recording studio or home theater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/49V7/FB11KYGB/FMJ49V7FB11KYGB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/49V7/FB11KYGB/FMJ49V7FB11KYGB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/49V7/FB11KYGB/FMJ49V7FB11KYGB.SMALL.jpg TheHighwayBeautiful Acoustic treatments are often used to help improve the acoustics of a room by taming "flutter echoes," "room modes," and other problems which arise from a room's dimensions and construction. Although a variety of treatments are available for commercial use, they tend to be quite expensive. After som...
By: TheHighwayBeautiful

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2008 17:39:57 UTC 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

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:31:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Write-A-Song/
How To Write A Song - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/3O4B/F8RPCV6M/FO43O4BF8RPCV6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/3O4B/F8RPCV6M/FO43O4BF8RPCV6M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/3O4B/F8RPCV6M/FO43O4BF8RPCV6M.SMALL.jpg mcraghead There is always room for more songs in the world, especially great ones! Have you written one? Or perhaps you've started one that needs help, or you've written hundreds and... well if you've written hundreds of songs, you probably don't need to keep reading. But for all other interested parties, her...
By: mcraghead

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:08:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/umbrelAudio-Sound-Dome-Umbrella/
umbrelAudio: Sound Dome Umbrella - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K785/GGC2U1XG/FNQK785GGC2U1XG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K785/GGC2U1XG/FNQK785GGC2U1XG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K785/GGC2U1XG/FNQK785GGC2U1XG.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! aka the Dome of Silence, umbrelAmp, Decibrella, and Uni-Directional Umbrella Speaker Hey Instructabrarians! Well it's the start of the rainy season again in Vancouver, ugh, which means I get to bust out my brand new, globular Dome Umbrella!  I absolutely love umbrellas (they're awesome! They make ...
By: SHIFT!

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:25:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Endless-Rain-Wheel/
Endless Rain Wheel (Sound Effect) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/CHR4/GFRWM8WH/FRACHR4GFRWM8WH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/CHR4/GFRWM8WH/FRACHR4GFRWM8WH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/CHR4/GFRWM8WH/FRACHR4GFRWM8WH.SMALL.jpg rhoddity So I was poking about the website looking for ways to make a rain stick (musical sound effect), when I stumbled across a rather good method sent in by Obediah , on making a continuous-sounding version of the instrument. After some quick brainstorming, I made my own prototype, a complicated mess of a...
By: rhoddity

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:05:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lady-Gaga-Body-Suits/
Lady Gaga Body Suits - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/I07D/GERP1EJZ/FWXI07DGERP1EJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/I07D/GERP1EJZ/FWXI07DGERP1EJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/I07D/GERP1EJZ/FWXI07DGERP1EJZ.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Lady Gaga's outfits are as talked about as her music.  The body suit is the basic element to many of her costumes.  The best part is it's super easy to make your own body suit! This Halloween, instead of purchasing a bodysuit for $50 make one for less than $10. Use your body suit with a cowl hood ...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2010 17:05:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lady-Gaga-Caution-Tape-Costume/
Lady Gaga Caution Tape Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/9T2I/GEG4MNB7/FZC9T2IGEG4MNB7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/9T2I/GEG4MNB7/FZC9T2IGEG4MNB7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/9T2I/GEG4MNB7/FZC9T2IGEG4MNB7.SMALL.jpg Carleyy "Hello, hello, baby, you called? I can't hear a thing..." We're GAGA for Lady Gaga at Instructables.  This caution tape costume is for the brave and daring souls....just like Gaga!   Special thanks to Scoochmaroo for photography and costume assistance! Gaining Inspiration This costume was inspi...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2010 00:43:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Programmable-Mechanical-Music-Box/
Build a Programmable Mechanical Music Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/I4PJ/GDM7853L/F5ZI4PJGDM7853L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/I4PJ/GDM7853L/F5ZI4PJGDM7853L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/I4PJ/GDM7853L/F5ZI4PJGDM7853L.SMALL.jpg mattthegamer463 If you've ever seen those little music boxes you wind up, or crank, and they play a little tune over and over from a little metal drum of notes, but wish they did more than play the same 10-second tune over and over for eternity?  If only you could change the song and write your own music for it... ...
By: mattthegamer463

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:29:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cloth-Covered-Banana-Cables/
Cloth Covered Banana Cables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/GDDR/GDNIP4IE/FSXGDDRGDNIP4IE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/GDDR/GDNIP4IE/FSXGDDRGDNIP4IE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/GDDR/GDNIP4IE/FSXGDDRGDNIP4IE.SMALL.jpg Aud1073cH I wanted some cool banana patch cables, and found it may be cheaper to make my own. I decided to cloth cover my cables to make them more comfortable and to match the vintage styled noise sound effect synthesizer I plan to build. Stackable banana cables are better, but I saved lots of money using n...
By: Aud1073cH

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Sep 2010 06:35:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Marimba/
Build Your Own Marimba and Wrap Your Own Mallets! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/99ST/FVO9RGPF/F3699STFVO9RGPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/99ST/FVO9RGPF/F3699STFVO9RGPF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/99ST/FVO9RGPF/F3699STFVO9RGPF.SMALL.jpg RocketScientist Let me start by explaining where and from whom I got help. I used this website to get some basic information on how wide and long to cut the marimba bars. In fabrication I got help from one family member who helped rough cut some of the bars. The rest is all my work.I am a mallet percussionist who l...
By: RocketScientist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2009 16:41:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/built-your-own-Cajon-for-less-than-25-Euro/
built your own Cajon (a drum) for less than 25.- Euro - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/PAEW/GCFX4MDM/FMIPAEWGCFX4MDM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/PAEW/GCFX4MDM/FMIPAEWGCFX4MDM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/PAEW/GCFX4MDM/FMIPAEWGCFX4MDM.SMALL.jpg andyk75 A Cajon is a south american drum made completely out of wood. It is played by slapping the front face with your hand and it's perfect for unplugged sessions because it could substitute a whole drumset.  This instructable shows you how to build a perfect Cajon for about 25.- Euros and only a few hou...
By: andyk75

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Aug 2010 07:43:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-Inexpensive-Cigar-Box-Guitar-at-Home/
Build an Inexpensive Cigar Box Guitar at Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/ZTL9/GC1KVHGG/FE8ZTL9GC1KVHGG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/ZTL9/GC1KVHGG/FE8ZTL9GC1KVHGG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/ZTL9/GC1KVHGG/FE8ZTL9GC1KVHGG.SMALL.jpg nickdrj Hello. As a birthday present for my brother, I decided to make him a nice cigar box guitar. This is the first one I've ever made so it was a bit of a learning experience. Before making the guitar, I decided that it should be made from either found or very cheaply obtained materials. Most of the ite...
By: nickdrj

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:02:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Crazy-Looper/
Crazy Looper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/S45Q/GAKTU7AX/FMRS45QGAKTU7AX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/S45Q/GAKTU7AX/FMRS45QGAKTU7AX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/S45Q/GAKTU7AX/FMRS45QGAKTU7AX.SMALL.jpg rarebeasts The Crazy Looper is a small hand held device that allows you to create real-time noise loops with a fast modulation metallic effect. It's a simple microcontroller project that I give an easy to build rating. If you want one that is ready to play, you can buy one here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/43...
By: rarebeasts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:59:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-USB-Simultaneous-Multitrack-Recording/
Cheap USB Simultaneous Multitrack Recording - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/EQNU/GAJDA2DH/FXWEQNUGAJDA2DH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/EQNU/GAJDA2DH/FXWEQNUGAJDA2DH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/EQNU/GAJDA2DH/FXWEQNUGAJDA2DH.SMALL.jpg hoonflap want to record simultaneous tracks without an expensive pa system or beastly sound card?  i did.  i'll show you how with some cheap usb soundcards.  i got tired of having to record one track and then another and then another when i could really do it all in one take, with much better results.  i ha...
By: hoonflap

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:07:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-cost-Spherical-Speaker-Array/
Low-cost Spherical Speaker Array - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/DYEF/F0VE1A59/FDSDYEFF0VE1A59.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/DYEF/F0VE1A59/FDSDYEFF0VE1A59.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/DYEF/F0VE1A59/FDSDYEFF0VE1A59.SMALL.jpg mzed Acoustic instruments radiate sound in a wonderfully complex, 360 degree fashion, while conventional loudspeakers radiate in a much more boring, spotlight of sound. You could spend a ton of money on fancy products: Hemisphere from Electrotap Experimental Meyer Array or you could follow these instru...
By: mzed

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:27:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bringin-Back-the-Boombox/
Bringin' Back the Boombox! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/SOH9/G68H9XU1/F6TSOH9G68H9XU1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/SOH9/G68H9XU1/F6TSOH9G68H9XU1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/SOH9/G68H9XU1/F6TSOH9G68H9XU1.SMALL.jpg tomorrow_today What happened to the good ole days of taking the boombox out and listening to music with your friends, family, coworkers or the neighborhood on a sunny day?  It's all been lost to the iPod generation.  Too many people plug into their mp3 players and by doing so shut the world out.  They don't share ...
By: tomorrow_today

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:43:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Remove-The-Lyrics-From-Most-Songs/
Remove The Lyrics From MOST Songs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/J2UM/FGTT1PF4/F5KJ2UMFGTT1PF4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/J2UM/FGTT1PF4/F5KJ2UMFGTT1PF4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/J2UM/FGTT1PF4/F5KJ2UMFGTT1PF4.SMALL.jpg DancerBoi This will teach you how to remove the vocals from almost any song. This is great for making your own Karaoke song Now before i start i want you to know this won't completely remove the singer, but it will do a pretty good job of it so its worth a try. Download Audacity You need to download Audac...
By: DancerBoi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 19:36:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hard-Drive-After-Life/
Hard Drive After Life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/OIHZ/G61AS63B/FJ9OIHZG61AS63B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/OIHZ/G61AS63B/FJ9OIHZG61AS63B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/OIHZ/G61AS63B/FJ9OIHZG61AS63B.SMALL.jpg botronics So your aging hard drive can't hold its data any longer and you replaced it with a new one. Instead of letting it die by the hands of the recycling undertaker, you force it into a new life as a musical noise maker. A dying hard drive makes all kinds of grunts and groans as it starts up. The sou...
By: botronics

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:49:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-LED-Light-Box/
Music LED Light Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/82SX/G5W7R5GA/FI782SXG5W7R5GA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/82SX/G5W7R5GA/FI782SXG5W7R5GA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/82SX/G5W7R5GA/FI782SXG5W7R5GA.SMALL.jpg motadacruz My original LED light cube got allot of reactions. Some of them where about making the LED's react to music. This did sound very interesting and I found some instructables on here. Unfortunately I found it very hard to understand those instructables. In my opinion they weren't explained well e...
By: motadacruz

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:58:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-A-Plasma-Speaker/
The Plasma Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/1L83/FMMCVKR2/F4Z1L83FMMCVKR2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/1L83/FMMCVKR2/F4Z1L83FMMCVKR2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/1L83/FMMCVKR2/F4Z1L83FMMCVKR2.SMALL.jpg Plasmana Are you tired of those old black speakers that only just make sounds? Maybe sound reactive lights are just not enough to impress you? How about a Plasma Speaker? A plasma speaker is a device that generates an high voltage electrical arc that makes purple light and music! Without any speakers or any...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Nov 2008 10:31:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproof-Speaker-For-Better-Shower-Singing/
Waterproof Speaker For Better Shower Singing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/6SQ8/G3KYB3P2/FHS6SQ8G3KYB3P2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/6SQ8/G3KYB3P2/FHS6SQ8G3KYB3P2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/6SQ8/G3KYB3P2/FHS6SQ8G3KYB3P2.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid If you are like me--and I know you are--you LOVE to sing in the shower and you SUCK at it!  There's nothing I can do about having a terrible singing voice, but the thing that really bugs me, and probably everyone else within range of my voice, is that I can never remember the words to the songs.  I ...
By: depotdevoid

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