http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 14:46:07 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/community/Car-speakers-go-silent-when-connecting-ground-cabl/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif ezeLoco I been trying to put some LEDs in my car that can pulse to music. I followed this instructable; http://www.instructables.com/id/Pimped-Out-LED-Car-Sound-System/#step1 My only problem is when I connect the ground cable all the speakers from the car turn silent, the only way I can get the LEDs to fla...
By: ezeLoco

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 20:03:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bouzouki-construction-Make-a-traditional-greek-s/
Bouzouki construction - Make a traditional greek string music instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/5GD0/H2MYLRDD/FDQ5GD0H2MYLRDD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/5GD0/H2MYLRDD/FDQ5GD0H2MYLRDD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/5GD0/H2MYLRDD/FDQ5GD0H2MYLRDD.SMALL.jpg gantsa Here is a simple step by step guide to build a six-string bouzouki. Look on the construction details written on the pictures Contact me for any further information and help here:  fastardo@gmail.com -To save some time i started with a ready made body for the instrument. It is made from walnut...
By: gantsa

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 14:39:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/9-Piece-Bongo-Drum-Shell/
9 Piece Bongo Drum Shell - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/DBTR/H1ZG8LLT/FQSDBTRH1ZG8LLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/DBTR/H1ZG8LLT/FQSDBTRH1ZG8LLT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/DBTR/H1ZG8LLT/FQSDBTRH1ZG8LLT.SMALL.jpg GRWS This will show you how to make a bongo drum (shell only) without a solid piece of wood. The Math We chose to use 9 pieces of wood to make the shell. The math behind this is that esentially we are trying to make a circle. There are 360 degrees in a circle. we are using 9 pieces. two of the sides o...
By: GRWS

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 21:15:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/add-music-to-your-room-enter-your-room-with-music/
add music to your room/ enter your room with music - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/9SUE/H2BMNUDQ/FES9SUEH2BMNUDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/9SUE/H2BMNUDQ/FES9SUEH2BMNUDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/9SUE/H2BMNUDQ/FES9SUEH2BMNUDQ.SMALL.jpg ade souza things need:- I) old mp3 with inbuilt speaker or ever cheap mp3 player will do. II)Insulated copper wires. III) solder IV)battery 3v V)touch switch found in CD roms. VI)speaker motor metal strips connection the wires from the switch should be connected to the battery and motor. the axle or the...
By: ade souza

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 14:34:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dice-Speakers/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/CAL9/H1ZG7J46/FGECAL9H1ZG7J46.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/CAL9/H1ZG7J46/FGECAL9H1ZG7J46.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/CAL9/H1ZG7J46/FGECAL9H1ZG7J46.SMALL.jpg Alex Loftie This is my GCSE Design and Technology project. It is a nice pair of green dice speakers they are very bright and very cool. The speakers work on mains or battery power. It is quite a cool project but it is quite long.  I am going to post a instructable of it but there are many steps and it will take...
By: Alex Loftie

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 13:13:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/MIDI-Controlled-Analog-Music-Synthesizer/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/WNMY/H21CGK8B/FERWNMYH21CGK8B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/WNMY/H21CGK8B/FERWNMYH21CGK8B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/WNMY/H21CGK8B/FERWNMYH21CGK8B.SMALL.jpg faxwork For my electrical engineering senior design project, I decided on designing a analog music synthesizer with MIDI control. I have to admit, this was what I wanted to do since high school and was my ultimate goal as a musician, artist, DIY person, and engineer. This project, in the end, will combine a...
By: faxwork

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 13:35:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bradcasting-music-FM-radio-BUG/
Bradcasting music (FM radio BUG) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/VVY9/H1YOHZS7/FO6VVY9H1YOHZS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/VVY9/H1YOHZS7/FO6VVY9H1YOHZS7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/VVY9/H1YOHZS7/FO6VVY9H1YOHZS7.SMALL.jpg edr2.cat The aim of this project is to have a low power FM-Radio emitter that you could plug in any music device, and broadcast it's music through comercial bands. You have to know that it isn't totally legal, but I think that as long as you don't bother your neighbour it's ok. Using this band allow you to u...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 16:11:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Repeating-Musical-Greeting-Card/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif wfunderberg Hello all,  I have purchased an inexpensive musical greeting card that plays a song for 20 seconds and then stops. What I am trying to figure out is if there is a way to put a 555 timer on this thing that will send a pulse to repeat the song at 15 seconds. Basically, make it so that the card will r...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 13:26:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Tootophone/
Pocket Tootophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/14PU/H1JUHOX3/FJP14PUH1JUHOX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/14PU/H1JUHOX3/FJP14PUH1JUHOX3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/14PU/H1JUHOX3/FJP14PUH1JUHOX3.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein Music teachers take note:  this reed instrument would very likely transform your classroom into a fun place to be, if it is not already.   This is probably one of the world's smallest melodic instruments, smaller than a harmonica.   With a sliding scale of infinite notes available, and a range of ab...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 16:04:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-an-Upright-Bass-Out-of-a-Wheelbarrow/
Building an Upright Bass Out of a Wheelbarrow! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/2B30/H1PIT780/FFF2B30H1PIT780.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/2B30/H1PIT780/FFF2B30H1PIT780.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/2B30/H1PIT780/FFF2B30H1PIT780.SMALL.jpg rich745 A few summers ago, I decided to try to make an upright bass.  After building one using a tin bucket as the body (from a blueprint I found online) I was disappointed with the lack of volume and poor tone, so I thought I would try again with a wheelbarrow as the body. Unfortunately I did not take pic...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 01:22:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/community/Motor-Music-I-accidently-got-a-motor-to-play-musi/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif ride on toy dude I was trying to make a motor spin to the beat of the music by plugging it into my ipods headphone jack. But alas, poor Yorrick, it failed, and instead the motor barely spun and the motor vebrated like crazy. Then I noticed that the vibrations were in time with the music. Curiosity overtook me and I ...
By: ride on toy dude

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 16:53:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/NEW-IMPROVED-SpaPad-II/
NEW & IMPROVED - SpaPad II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/88SW/H1JUJ6MB/F4W88SWH1JUJ6MB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/88SW/H1JUJ6MB/F4W88SWH1JUJ6MB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/88SW/H1JUJ6MB/F4W88SWH1JUJ6MB.SMALL.jpg macgeek I *LOVE* soaking in my hot tub, and I love listening to music and watching movies while doing it. But I also am lazy and love being able to turn lights on and off while sitting in my spa, And as long as I am boiling like a lobster, I don't want to get out of the spa to see who is at my front door or...
By: macgeek

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 22:15:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Cups/
Interactive Cups - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/Y7KY/H1JUGV8O/FZCY7KYH1JUGV8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/Y7KY/H1JUGV8O/FZCY7KYH1JUGV8O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/Y7KY/H1JUGV8O/FZCY7KYH1JUGV8O.SMALL.jpg eva_25 Have you thought about a cup that behaves differently depending on the liquid, temperature or the amount of liquid in that cup? This is a group of interactive cups. The one on the left (Cup 1) can tells the difference in the liquid you put in it, and play a certain song for that liquid in react. The...
By: eva_25

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 03:41:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Which-program-application-or-site-is-the-best-si/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif kaddyshack I've recently taken an interest in producing my own music to supplement my YouTube account. I'm very interested in creating techno, club, jpop mixes, hardstyle, and light dub step. I want to make music I can shuffle to. I also want to branch out in to other genres of synthetic music, including clas...
By: kaddyshack

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 22:49:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Music-Stand-Extension/
Cheap Music Stand Extension - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/0YQR/H1JUJB8P/FU20YQRH1JUJB8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/0YQR/H1JUJB8P/FU20YQRH1JUJB8P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/0YQR/H1JUJB8P/FU20YQRH1JUJB8P.SMALL.jpg Chrononaut A quick, easy, and cheap way to extend your music stand to hold 4 pages of music at once!  Now your music won't be curling down, and will be visible when using a stand light in dark places. Materials Black tagboard tape a pen or marker - does not need to work optional: paper clips Total cost fo...
By: Chrononaut

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 21:50:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/community/Good-Soundproofing-and-Deadening-materials-and-any/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif killerjackalope Hey guys, so I'm involved in the biggest project I've embarked upon yet.  Shack studios.  I do some work with a sound company, the owner of which is a good friend, we're building a recording studio, along with practice rooms, photography/graphics dept and CD printing etc. Essentially a one stop sh...
By: killerjackalope

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:33:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/community/who-here-write-musicsongs/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif AussieAnglerGal does anyone here write music or songs? i write song lyrics even though i can't read music or play an instrument to save my own life. what do you think was the best "piece" or song you wrote? any posts on this topic welcome :D
By: AussieAnglerGal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:22:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PART2-HOW-TO-MAKE-AN-AWSOME-DIY-ableton-CONTROLL/
(PART2) HOW TO MAKE AN AWSOME DIY ableton CONTROLLER - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/PCLE/H0OIVDVN/FUAPCLEH0OIVDVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/PCLE/H0OIVDVN/FUAPCLEH0OIVDVN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/PCLE/H0OIVDVN/FUAPCLEH0OIVDVN.SMALL.jpg mastermakoko This is part 2 of my ableton live controller,if you havent looked at part 1 click here http://www.instructables.com/id/PART1-HOW-TO-MAKE-AN-AWSOME-DIY-ableton-MIDI-CON/ In this part of the instructables i will be focusing on wiring,soldering,and finishing up. Aditional tools We will need: -Wir...
By: mastermakoko

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:55:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Visualizing-Sound-Mini-Chladni-Plate/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/LU0W/H174KL0N/FTVLU0WH174KL0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/LU0W/H174KL0N/FTVLU0WH174KL0N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/LU0W/H174KL0N/FTVLU0WH174KL0N.SMALL.jpg squinks2 Cymatics is the study of visible sound and vibration.  These are instructions on how to make a cheap, simple, miniature Chladni plate.  By simply using your voice, you can create amazing vibration patterns with table salt.  Materials: -PVC with a wide (about 6") mouth and a secondary pipe coming o...
By: squinks2

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:37:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-Zaccon/
how to make a Zaccon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/FOK3/H11WJDXY/F6ZFOK3H11WJDXY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/FOK3/H11WJDXY/F6ZFOK3H11WJDXY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/FOK3/H11WJDXY/F6ZFOK3H11WJDXY.SMALL.jpg rallekralle how to make my (im pretty shure its mine) invention, the zaccon(actually, the zacån). It is a musical instrument which generally everyone can play you will need: a 20mm(3/4 inch) pvc pipe a bottle a knife scissors a bag duct tape electrical tape cut the pipe cut the pipe to a lenght of 28 cm(1...
By: rallekralle

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:32:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Box-with-a-Music-Lock/
Box with a Music Lock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/T9U0/H0FLNR8C/F5FT9U0H0FLNR8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/T9U0/H0FLNR8C/F5FT9U0H0FLNR8C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/T9U0/H0FLNR8C/F5FT9U0H0FLNR8C.SMALL.jpg basil.shikin There are a lot of locks out there. There are locks open with a key, with a combination of digits, with various bodily parts, or with a correct geolocation. I decided to make a lock that I have not seen yet. Since I am learning to play piano an idea for this project came quite naturally. I decided t...
By: basil.shikin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:53:07 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/answers/Blinking-bi-color-LED-on-music/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif theexternaldisk hi people, I'm looking for a simple circuit wich can blink multiple bi-color 2-pin LEDs(using both colors of course). It needs to blink on the beat of music, using a mic as input. I would also like the sensitivity to be adjustable. And it would be fantastic if all this could run on 3 AA batteries(4...
By: theexternaldisk

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:57:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Unique-homemade-volumepotentiometer-knobs/
Unique homemade volume/potentiometer knobs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/EJAV/H0OIUO7J/FUKEJAVH0OIUO7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/EJAV/H0OIUO7J/FUKEJAVH0OIUO7J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/EJAV/H0OIUO7J/FUKEJAVH0OIUO7J.SMALL.jpg gavox For all those FX pedal, cool looking synths and other wacky machines that require control with any kind of potentiometer! This isn't an exhaustive list of solutions, don't hesitate to use your imagination and post pics of your own creations! I got sick of trying to find potentiometer knobs that look...
By: gavox

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 14:04:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Minotaur-Monitor-Stand/
The Minotaur Monitor Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/O3UY/H0AR6V6O/FGWO3UYH0AR6V6O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/O3UY/H0AR6V6O/FGWO3UYH0AR6V6O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/O3UY/H0AR6V6O/FGWO3UYH0AR6V6O.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED    Hello! Welcome to my tutorial on how to create perhaps the greatest thing to ever rest upon your desk! In an office where everyone's desk is their castle, wouldn't you like a Minotaur?    In all honesty, everyone at our office was putting their computer monitors on top of small cardboard boxes in...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 17:50:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/community/Can-i-Connect-My-Vcd-Player-Speakers-To-Computers/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif UrNightmarex3 I have a vcd player with couple of Sony speakers ,Both speakers have wires with two metal wires at end which are connected spring clip terminals,i have a old radio which have also have spring clip terminals i connect the speakers to it and it plays radio well, can i modify this radio so i can connec...
By: UrNightmarex3

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 08:04:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/I-need-help-getting-windows-vista-to-identify-and-/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif User1877 Hey, I'm just wondering how to get the Mp3 player I just got to work on 64-bit Windows Vista Premium?  I plugged it in... - and what do I get: "Error: MTP Device Not Installed Successfully.  How do I make it work?
By: User1877

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:45:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Speaker-Cables-Video-Walkthrough/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/6VHY/H0A282Y6/FM26VHYH0A282Y6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/6VHY/H0A282Y6/FM26VHYH0A282Y6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/6VHY/H0A282Y6/FM26VHYH0A282Y6.SMALL.jpg scoyne2 When it comes to DIY cables, speaker cables are as easy as it gets. With a few simple tools, some affordable parts and a little free time you can get professional looking results. Bi-wire cables, center channel cables, even long run surround cables are all simple to make and even better, extremly ...
By: scoyne2

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:49:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Set-a-YouTube-Video-as-your-Desktop-Backgro/
How to Set a YouTube Video as your Desktop Background (kind of!) for Windows 7 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/FSWF/H05Y7KGJ/FF0FSWFH05Y7KGJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/FSWF/H05Y7KGJ/FF0FSWFH05Y7KGJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/FSWF/H05Y7KGJ/FF0FSWFH05Y7KGJ.SMALL.jpg cornonthecobert With this Instructable, you can easily set a live YouTube video as your wallpaper. Find a YouTube Video First, find a YouTube video or playlist. Videos will play once but if you select a playlist and set it to loop, it will play each song then repeat. Enter Fullscreen Next, click the button in...
By: cornonthecobert

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:51:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Collage-Dorm-decor/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif eternalwind My sister is going to collage in August and i want to give her something to remind her of me. She loves music and art. Also animals but I don't really know what to do. I want it to be really special.
By: eternalwind

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:41:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Integrating-Art-and-Music-into-Other-Disciplines/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/B3TB/GW8985R7/F8WB3TBGW8985R7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/B3TB/GW8985R7/F8WB3TBGW8985R7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/B3TB/GW8985R7/F8WB3TBGW8985R7.SMALL.jpg blossom9283 As a teacher, I find it is important to not only teach the main subjects: math, science, social studies, and English; but also to integrate the subjects others may leave for the special teachers: music, art, and gym.  This guide will help you find projects that integrate these special subjects into ...
By: blossom9283

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:31:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Under-Seat-Music-synced-Lights-for-Car/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/TDRW/H05O284Q/FS6TDRWH05O284Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/TDRW/H05O284Q/FS6TDRWH05O284Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/TDRW/H05O284Q/FS6TDRWH05O284Q.SMALL.jpg JF4RR4R This is an updated version of My under seat music LED lights. I originally used regular LEDs and the installation was not very clean. This version uses LED strips and the components are barely visible. The lights are very bright and installation is not very difficult. Please vote for me in the car a...
By: JF4RR4R

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:54:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/community/attaching-a-Canon-5D-Mark-ii-to-a-spinning-motor-w/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/AZOV/H0468CNG/FDDAZOVH0468CNG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/AZOV/H0468CNG/FDDAZOVH0468CNG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/AZOV/H0468CNG/FDDAZOVH0468CNG.SMALL.jpg mande Hi, We're looking to attached a Canon 5D Mark ii to a spinning motor with a variable speed controller. We've attached a rough sketch to this post.  Does anyone know what kind of motor might work with a camera weighing 4.132lb/1875g? It has to be powerful enough to spin the camera solidly and at a ...
By: mande

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:35:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sophies-Music-Box-Light-Show-and-Jewelry-Box/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/W7H5/H006ADQV/FYBW7H5H006ADQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/W7H5/H006ADQV/FYBW7H5H006ADQV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/W7H5/H006ADQV/FYBW7H5H006ADQV.SMALL.jpg craiglindley I just finished building a music box / light show / jewelry box for my friend Sophie. An Arduino compatible microcontroller is used to generate the music box sound and to control the lights. The Arduino code emulates the sound of an old mechanical box which used a rotating drum with tabs that pluc...
By: craiglindley

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:44:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-stereo-Installation-NO-HEAD-UNIT/
Custom stereo Installation NO HEAD UNIT - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/8Y02/GZXW8AJB/FP38Y02GZXW8AJB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/8Y02/GZXW8AJB/FP38Y02GZXW8AJB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/8Y02/GZXW8AJB/FP38Y02GZXW8AJB.SMALL.jpg bryanbrutherford The following is the process in which i built a custom stereo for my 1967 Citroen Ami6. Because of modifications to the car by previous owners i was able to take some liberties in the installation but i wanted the install to be largely unobtrusive on the overall appearance of the car. I have a long...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:28:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-Electrocution-Skull-Speakers/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/TP1Q/GZUAG96T/FZTTP1QGZUAG96T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/TP1Q/GZUAG96T/FZTTP1QGZUAG96T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/TP1Q/GZUAG96T/FZTTP1QGZUAG96T.SMALL.jpg warvonpenguin Made this last year 2011. Its a pair of speakers in two skulls. made it for less then $100 and was really fun to put together. features include: Flashing Led brains when the knife switch is thrown, volume control, headphone jack, and can be used for any MP3 player or audio device that uses a 3.5 jac...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:48:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-anyone-tell-me-how-to-make-a-device-that-will-/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif fullthrottle800 I am an art student looking to make a project that will "scream" in fear (play a pre-recorded sound) every time someone gets close to it. So far all I have is a proximity sensor. I sent an email to my teacher and he suggested having the track play as a loop and then using a transistor and a relay to...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:27:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Anyone-have-any-advice-on-how-to-get-my-desktop-co/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif buffysissy1 I looked online but haven't seen anyone doing this, any advice appreciated. Thanks.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:40:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/community/Question-regarding-Music-to-LEDs-performance-impro/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif L3fty I recently built the simple circuit that everyone has seen on Instructables on how to sync LEDs to music using the 3.5 audio jack from your computer. I had a couple question on how to improve the performance. The lights bump to the music accordingly, but it has to be a profound change in sound for...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:55:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Uku-strumming-key-set/
Uku strumming key set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/AB5G/GZMIUHDO/FATAB5GGZMIUHDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/AB5G/GZMIUHDO/FATAB5GGZMIUHDO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/AB5G/GZMIUHDO/FATAB5GGZMIUHDO.SMALL.jpg mistic Intro- This Project is uniquely extreme as it uses keys to strum a Uku.instead of a pick. The keys are used as in a piano keys.They pluck the strings sharply.For my 3stringed Uke I can use 3 keys. MATERIALS and Tools See drawing for materials used here.  1-The Uku I used was made  earlier as a 3s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:04:50 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 20:17:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bendhack-an-old-ball-mouse-to-make-it-do-lots-of-/
Bend/hack an old ball mouse to make it do lots of sounds as you move it. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/M6JS/GZACIFK8/FAYM6JSGZACIFK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/M6JS/GZACIFK8/FAYM6JSGZACIFK8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/M6JS/GZACIFK8/FAYM6JSGZACIFK8.SMALL.jpg ZVUHO The name of this gadget "SinteMouse" in spanish, as Im from Uruguay, in America. "MouseSinth" in english, or as you wish! If someone simply plug the sensors of the movement encoder of an old mouse to a speaker he/she will get a "Gestual square wave -_-_-_- synthesizer" so to say. The faster you mo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 14:38:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-guitar-slide-using-a-beer-bottle-and-a-rudim/
Glass guitar slide using a beer bottle and a rudimentary tool. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/2R8S/GZACJ2KD/FGS2R8SGZACJ2KD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/2R8S/GZACJ2KD/FGS2R8SGZACJ2KD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/2R8S/GZACJ2KD/FGS2R8SGZACJ2KD.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo Making a glass guitar slide is quick and easy when you have a handy dandy mill file, And some pizza, oh, beer too, You need that, or any glass bottle really. Supplies You need a Mill File and a glass bottle, any will do, but with beer, it makes the time pass by quicker. Also, You will need some ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 02:07:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dancing-LEDs-1/
Dancing LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/1V04/GZ38JRCK/FDZ1V04GZ38JRCK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/1V04/GZ38JRCK/FDZ1V04GZ38JRCK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/1V04/GZ38JRCK/FDZ1V04GZ38JRCK.SMALL.jpg philip42 This instructable can be accessed at the author's website - http://www.neatinformation.com/ If you link to this instructable from another website, please include a link to the Neat Information website. This article is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Note - to build the pr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:04:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bend-an-Optical-Mouse-to-hear-surface-textures/
Bend/hack an Optical Mouse to hear surface textures. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SMALL.jpg ZVUHO You will hear a pen drawing, the newspaper, wooden planks, marble. Just move the modified mouse over it. It may prove usefull for blind people. Anything but solid colors will sound. Im working on makeing it convert uniformly colored surfaces to a musical note that tells the person how dark or brigh...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:39:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cellphone-Charging-Music-Station-Reuse-old-desk/
Cellphone Charging / Music Station (Reuse old desktop speakers) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/9XPC/GZ0JICHZ/FQO9XPCGZ0JICHZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/9XPC/GZ0JICHZ/FQO9XPCGZ0JICHZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/9XPC/GZ0JICHZ/FQO9XPCGZ0JICHZ.SMALL.jpg lllshreelll I decided to use my old desktop stereo speakers & incorporate them in my charging station, so i can play my music with more bass. (A lot better than cellphone's loudspeaker) + can be used as an extremely loud speakerphone or  an extremely loud alarm clock. Get donor speakers Get old desktop spe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:21:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-your-cell-phone-as-an-MP3-player/
Using your cell phone as an MP3 player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/15MO/GZ0MM8JI/F4B15MOGZ0MM8JI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/15MO/GZ0MM8JI/F4B15MOGZ0MM8JI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/15MO/GZ0MM8JI/F4B15MOGZ0MM8JI.SMALL.jpg philip42 Check out the author’s website, http://www.neatinformation.com/, for lots of interesting articles. If you link to this instructable from another website, please include a link to the Neat Information website. One of my friends was absolutely amazed when I told her that her phone could be used as a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:34:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-The-AUX-Input-Add-Speakers/
Hack The AUX Input & Add Speakers To Your Car's Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/OSTR/GYZY6P13/FDNOSTRGYZY6P13.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/OSTR/GYZY6P13/FDNOSTRGYZY6P13.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/OSTR/GYZY6P13/FDNOSTRGYZY6P13.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma I bet you have always wanted to listen to your favorite tunes in the car! Well at least I do. My idea came up when I was browsing my car's player settings menu. I just noticed an AUX label so I taught that the radio may well have an AUX input. All modern cars have this option and in most cases it ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:22:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PSEUDO-VIOLIN-WITH-AUTO-PICK/
PSEUDO VIOLIN WITH AUTO PICK - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/PP81/GYQES6BY/FYQPP81GYQES6BY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/PP81/GYQES6BY/FYQPP81GYQES6BY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/PP81/GYQES6BY/FYQPP81GYQES6BY.SMALL.jpg mistic INTRO- Make a string instrument[ example: ukulele] into a violin sound  with a simple small motor in one day. The device described here is a pick attached to a small battery operated motor and mounted  on a Uku made by Mistic [see- "How to make a mini-Uku,dated 1-14-10"in this Instructable.] The tw...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:57:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/community/One-button-one-song-electronic-device/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif firewall92 I'm looking for someone or advice on how to create a one button device that when you push the button it plays a song. Know anyone who can create something like this? 
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