Instructables: exploring - - battery - power - featured http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 14:11:16 PDT BLOX v1.01 Bike Generator Patio Furniture Made from Recycled Materials w/ Voltage Regulated Battery Charging System http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Generator-Patio-Furniture-Made-from-Recycled-/
Bike Generator Patio Furniture Made from Recycled Materials w/ Voltage Regulated Battery Charging System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/VIWN/HGH71Q7L/F52VIWNHGH71Q7L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/VIWN/HGH71Q7L/F52VIWNHGH71Q7L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/VIWN/HGH71Q7L/F52VIWNHGH71Q7L.SMALL.jpg KlockworkKevin For this project I refined some of the lessons I've learned building (or trying to build) bike generators in the past in an attempt to build one that was quiet, less obtrusive in our living space, and capable of being used by a bicycle without any modifications or additions to the bicycle. The Table...
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Sun, 12 May 2013 15:39:01 PDT
Giant Sun Jar http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Sun-Jar/
Giant Sun Jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid I love my solar lights, as I've documented here and there on this site, particularly those that I put in jars and bottles.  I've had this oversize glass cookie jar cluttering up my counter space for years, and when we decided to get rid of it, I figured I'd repurpose it instead of sending it off t...
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:57:00 PDT
Make a Dremel with Custom Removable Attachments! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Dremel-with-Custom-Removable-Attachments/
Make a Dremel with Custom Removable Attachments! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/2SNW/HFD1EMZZ/FYO2SNWHFD1EMZZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/2SNW/HFD1EMZZ/FYO2SNWHFD1EMZZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/2SNW/HFD1EMZZ/FYO2SNWHFD1EMZZ.SMALL.jpg innovator007 Hello Everyone, This is my biggest Instructable so far! I have been designing this for about two months, and have really enjoyed making it. It is a drill/dremel that has custom removable attachments!! The dremel even has an easy battery compartment access door for easy battery change!! I made this b...
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:48:57 PDT
cheap and easy PSU for Canon EOS http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-and-easy-PSU-for-Canon-EOS/
cheap and easy PSU for Canon EOS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi I think lot of guys here on Instructables know how much satisfaction is obtained building a gadget entirely by ourselves, but... sometimes it could be a clever solution opting for some nice and ready accessory. I think this is one of these cases. I recently had the need to have a power supply for my...
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Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:57:24 PST
How to Make Batteries From Spare Change http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Turn-Spare-Pocket-Change-into-DIY-Batteries/
How to Make Batteries From Spare Change - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/FGBI/HAVGJYI6/FB1FGBIHAVGJYI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/FGBI/HAVGJYI6/FB1FGBIHAVGJYI6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/FGBI/HAVGJYI6/FB1FGBIHAVGJYI6.SMALL.jpg The King of Random See The Video! What's a penny worth these days?  Not much, but could there be some free energy hidden inside your spare pennies? You'd be surprised! Watch the video to learn how you can put together stacks of pennies to form makeshift batteries that can drive small-current devices like LEDs a...
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Sat, 5 Jan 2013 16:07:15 PST
How to Dove-Tail Joint a Laser Cut Enclosure + Lipo Charger http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Dove-Tail-Joint-a-Laser-Cut-Enclosure-Lip/
How to Dove-Tail Joint a Laser Cut Enclosure + Lipo Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SMALL.jpg Tomdf Laser cut boxes for project boxes are all over the place lately, but I've found that they often need a fair amount of hardware and complex designs to make them solid. This Instructable will show you how to make attractive and structurally sound project enclosures held together with dove-tail style j...
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Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:46:29 PST
Solar Power Supply V3.0 http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Power-Supply-V30/
Solar Power Supply V3.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/M0HX/H6I6WK4C/FS6M0HXH6I6WK4C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/M0HX/H6I6WK4C/FS6M0HXH6I6WK4C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/M0HX/H6I6WK4C/FS6M0HXH6I6WK4C.SMALL.jpg Lewis02 After two previous generations of my Solar Power Supply receiving positive feedback on here and YouTube, I thought it would be time to share with you my third generation design. Much like the previous version, this design improves from the second with a higher capacity battery bank, a more efficien...
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Wed, 5 Sep 2012 14:29:28 PDT
Powering Arduino with a Battery http://www.instructables.com/id/Powering-Arduino-with-a-Battery/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/PJOP/H4AGIV2W/F69PJOPH4AGIV2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/PJOP/H4AGIV2W/F69PJOPH4AGIV2W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/PJOP/H4AGIV2W/F69PJOPH4AGIV2W.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Make your Arduino projects portable by using a battery for power.  From the Uno and Mega documentation pages: "The board can operate on an external supply of 6 to 20 volts. If supplied with less than 7V, however, the 5V pin may supply less than five volts and the board may be unstable. If using mor...
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Fri, 6 Jul 2012 15:24:58 PDT
Alligator Leads with Integral Fuse Holders for Safe Connections to Lead Acid Batteries http://www.instructables.com/id/Alligator-Leads-with-Integral-Fuse-Holders-for-Saf/
Alligator Leads with Integral Fuse Holders for Safe Connections to Lead Acid Batteries - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/32RV/H3XMT2U0/FV232RVH3XMT2U0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/32RV/H3XMT2U0/FV232RVH3XMT2U0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/32RV/H3XMT2U0/FV232RVH3XMT2U0.SMALL.jpg yeltrow I don't like fires.  I especially dislike fires in my tent or on my sleeping bag. This instructable details the steps I used to create a pair of alligator leads with integral fuse holders so that anything I hook up with the alligator leads is protected with some fuses.  The fuses are part of the han...
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Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:41:15 PDT
Waterproof Solar Powered Boom Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproof-Solar-Powered-Boom-Box/
Waterproof Solar Powered Boom Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/ZIHD/H174KMP8/FSGZIHDH174KMP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/ZIHD/H174KMP8/FSGZIHDH174KMP8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/ZIHD/H174KMP8/FSGZIHDH174KMP8.SMALL.jpg noahw This is a go anywhere, power anything, music blasting stereo that will keep the party rocking even in the pouring rain.  Housed inside a waterproof, crushproof, kittenproof enclosure, this stereo uses a water resistant marine head unit, and water resistant marine component speakers.  It's powered by...
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Mon, 14 May 2012 14:32:13 PDT
Make a cheap disposable camera capacitor bank http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-cheap-disposable-camera-capacitor-bank/
Make a cheap disposable camera capacitor bank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SMALL.jpg Alex1M6 This instructable will show you have to make a simple capacitor bank and charger out of old disposable cameras that you can get for free at your local store. You can then use it for powering things such as coil guns or just blowing things up! See the second picture above? that was the spark created...
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Sat, 5 May 2012 08:20:34 PDT
Auto battery charger for 6 or 12 volt sytems http://www.instructables.com/id/Auto-battery-charger-for-6-or-12-volt-sytems/
Auto battery charger for 6 or 12 volt sytems - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/YENR/FK5QTCHI/FKEYENRFK5QTCHI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/YENR/FK5QTCHI/FKEYENRFK5QTCHI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/YENR/FK5QTCHI/FKEYENRFK5QTCHI.SMALL.jpg Phil B It is handy to have a small battery charger for your automobile, especially if someone parks it in your garage for the night with a door just slightly ajar. In that case, the dome light will remain on all night and the battery will be very low in the morning. I made this charger when I ordered some...
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Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:04:05 PDT
Franken-Saw (a.k.a. how to use a DeWalt battery with a Bosch reciprocating saw) http://www.instructables.com/id/Franken-Saw-aka-how-to-use-a-DeWalt-battery-wi/
Franken-Saw (a.k.a. how to use a DeWalt battery with a Bosch reciprocating saw) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1EAF/GXDWYM3U/FTF1EAFGXDWYM3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1EAF/GXDWYM3U/FTF1EAFGXDWYM3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1EAF/GXDWYM3U/FTF1EAFGXDWYM3U.SMALL.jpg hauntedworkshop I discovered a Bosch 18v reciprocating saw sitting on top of someones trash can. It didn't have a battery, but that didn't deter me. I have several DeWalt 18v batteries for my drills and I knew there had to be a way to use them. So I brought it into my workshop and began playing. I disassembled the...
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Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:39:00 PST
Variable Voltage Regulator - Filtered Linear Power Supply http://www.instructables.com/id/Variable-Voltage-Regulator-Filtered-Linear-Power/
Variable Voltage Regulator - Filtered Linear Power Supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/32RV/GOHMAWZX/FGJ32RVGOHMAWZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/32RV/GOHMAWZX/FGJ32RVGOHMAWZX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/32RV/GOHMAWZX/FGJ32RVGOHMAWZX.SMALL.jpg Poent This Instructable will show how to Make a 1.6v-6v Filtered Linear Power Supply using a LM317 for the variable voltage regulator and a 1kohm Potentiometer (trimmer). It can source power from anywhere between 7v to 14v for this version of the power supply. The power supply in the above image is at the...
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Sun, 5 Jun 2011 19:52:44 PDT
Ammo Can Power Pack http://www.instructables.com/id/Ammo-Can-Power-Pack/
Ammo Can Power Pack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/NWOC/GD2J1Y2Y/FCCNWOCGD2J1Y2Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/NWOC/GD2J1Y2Y/FCCNWOCGD2J1Y2Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/NWOC/GD2J1Y2Y/FCCNWOCGD2J1Y2Y.SMALL.jpg zcshiner Electricity is everywhere.  Sometimes.  The idea came about between a few friends and myself to build a portable "power pack" so we could power our things wherever we go. I ended up creating a contraption that housed a 12 volt battery, inverter, and battery charger inside a watertight ammo box. ...
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Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:01:09 PDT
How to build a Solar Power Station http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Solar-Power-Station/
How to build a Solar Power Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/YTP6/G0ZWKJ06/FNBYTP6G0ZWKJ06.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/YTP6/G0ZWKJ06/FNBYTP6G0ZWKJ06.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/YTP6/G0ZWKJ06/FNBYTP6G0ZWKJ06.SMALL.jpg DIY Dave This Instructable is on how to build a battery power pack that charges from the sun. I built it this past summer to have a portable device that I could run and charge my  gadgets on. Wiring Diagram The first thing I did was draw a wiring diagram. The Parts Next I shopped around and purchased ...
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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:02:49 PDT
How To Feed Pills To Your Dog http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Feed-Pills-To-Your-Dog/
How To Feed Pills To Your Dog - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/LPGP/G0ZWD7GW/F50LPGPG0ZWD7GW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/LPGP/G0ZWD7GW/F50LPGPG0ZWD7GW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/LPGP/G0ZWD7GW/F50LPGPG0ZWD7GW.SMALL.jpg egbertfitzwilly My dog knows the difference between cheese and a pill. One is for eating and one is for spitting out. This is a short instructable that shows a technique I've developed to quickly and easily feed my dog multiple pills at the scheduled times without muss or fuss.After many dogs and many tricks I've d...
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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:21:35 PDT
Make a Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) - Part III http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Microbial-Fuel-Cell-MFC-Part-III/
Make a Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) - Part III - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/MOH4/FXK6AC2X/FMLMOH4FXK6AC2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/MOH4/FXK6AC2X/FMLMOH4FXK6AC2X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/MOH4/FXK6AC2X/FMLMOH4FXK6AC2X.SMALL.jpg egbertfitzwilly This 5 gallon single chamber microbial fuel cell uses inexpensive conductive cloth to provide a silver catalyst and a styrofoam permeable membrane. Operation of a single chamber MFC is complicated by oxygen poisoning resulting from the conflicting requirements of the anaerobic population and the cat...
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Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:08:08 PDT
Lime Jello, Yeast and Carbon Paper Fuel Cell http://www.instructables.com/id/Lime-Jello-Yeast-and-Carbon-Paper-Fuel-Cell/
Lime Jello, Yeast and Carbon Paper Fuel Cell - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/M8T8/FWS6K1L2/F03M8T8FWS6K1L2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/M8T8/FWS6K1L2/F03M8T8FWS6K1L2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/M8T8/FWS6K1L2/F03M8T8FWS6K1L2.SMALL.jpg egbertfitzwilly Can Jello Brand Instant Gelatin replace coal fired power plants? Probably not but it can be used to build a demonstration microbial fuel cell from common materials. This is a fun classroom or rainy day project, tie multiple cells together and use the power to light an LED. You'll probably need a jou...
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Sun, 5 Jul 2009 20:08:41 PDT
Alternate Power for the Sigma BC 2006 Cyclometer http://www.instructables.com/id/Alternate-Power-for-the-Sigma-BC-2006-Cyclometer/
Alternate Power for the Sigma BC 2006 Cyclometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/LIYK/FW5H3PO9/F8JLIYKFW5H3PO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/LIYK/FW5H3PO9/F8JLIYKFW5H3PO9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/LIYK/FW5H3PO9/F8JLIYKFW5H3PO9.SMALL.jpg Phil B This is the Sigma BC 2006 cyclometer. The wheel sensor is wireless. The main unit, the wheel sensor, and the heart monitor strap each use a CR2032 battery. The power in the main unit shuts down automatically when not in use, but the wheel sensor broadcasts a digital signal 24 hours a day, 7 days ...
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Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:40:28 PDT
The Green Twist Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Green-Twist-Machine/
The Green Twist Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/P8L5/FS6PJXUJ/FDRP8L5FS6PJXUJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/P8L5/FS6PJXUJ/FDRP8L5FS6PJXUJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/P8L5/FS6PJXUJ/FDRP8L5FS6PJXUJ.SMALL.jpg FeedTheGrid by FeedTheGridIt has a green twist, because It is a Green Twist! This Instructable shows you how to build your very own Green Twist Machine, Power Generator! Maybe we could all build giant flywheels under our homes, that are powered-up-to-speed by green-power (probably solar or wind) during the day,...
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Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:16:20 PDT
The Tiny Lemon Battery, and other designs for zero cost electricity and led light without batteries http://www.instructables.com/id/The-micro-Lemon-Battery-reusable-1-hour-of-led-l/
The Tiny Lemon Battery, and other designs for zero cost electricity and led light without batteries - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/WAJ8/FT7PM8Y0/FMBWAJ8FT7PM8Y0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/WAJ8/FT7PM8Y0/FMBWAJ8FT7PM8Y0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/WAJ8/FT7PM8Y0/FMBWAJ8FT7PM8Y0.SMALL.jpg madaeon Hi, you probably already know about lemon batteries or bio-batteries.They are used normally for educational purposes and they use electrochemical reactions that generate low voltages, usually shown in the form of a led or light bulb glowing.These batteries usually use 3-4 lemons to barely light up a...
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Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:17:43 PDT
Fabric Battery Pouch http://www.instructables.com/id/Fabric-Battery-Pouch/
Fabric Battery Pouch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/B9TI/FNI3Y8FS/FXEB9TIFNI3Y8FS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/B9TI/FNI3Y8FS/FXEB9TIFNI3Y8FS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/B9TI/FNI3Y8FS/FXEB9TIFNI3Y8FS.SMALL.jpg Plusea This neoprene battery case can hold two AA batteries or a 9Volt battery. It does take some time and patience to make this little pouch, but you then have a durable 3 or 9Volt power supply that can be used in various textile projects. Next step would be to include a 5Volt regulating circuit for the A...
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Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:54:30 PST
S.P.R.E.E. (Solar Photovoltaic Renewable Electron Encapsulator), a Compact, Durable, and Portable Solar Energy Generator http://www.instructables.com/id/SPREE-Solar-Photovoltaic-Renewable-Electron-/
S.P.R.E.E. (Solar Photovoltaic Renewable Electron Encapsulator), a Compact, Durable, and Portable Solar Energy Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/QULL/FJD52E8I/FP4QULLFJD52E8I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/QULL/FJD52E8I/FP4QULLFJD52E8I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/QULL/FJD52E8I/FP4QULLFJD52E8I.SMALL.jpg charlitron For under $160 you can construct a S.P.R.E.E. to harness clean carbon-free solar electricity to power your portable electronic devices.Project: S.P.R.E.E. (Solar Photovoltaic Renewable Electron Encapsulator), is an experiment in alternative energy and solar generated electricty.The impetus for cons...
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Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:07:46 PDT
IR Detector http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Detector/
IR Detector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/514Z/FDO208QW/FGU514ZFDO208QW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/514Z/FDO208QW/FGU514ZFDO208QW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/514Z/FDO208QW/FGU514ZFDO208QW.SMALL.jpg comodore In this Instructable I will show you how to make a simple infra red (IR) detector. When your TV stops responding to the remote it is hard to tell if the TV is broken or the remote doesn't work. With this little pocket-sized gadget you will know. Spying has become more and more accessible to the a...
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Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:22:40 PDT
Electronic Accessory Charging Dock http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Accessory-Charging-Dock/
Electronic Accessory Charging Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6T/6BQL/F4WY1M6J/F6T6BQLF4WY1M6J.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6T/6BQL/F4WY1M6J/F6T6BQLF4WY1M6J.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6T/6BQL/F4WY1M6J/F6T6BQLF4WY1M6J.SMALL.jpg frazeeg The problem: I hate wire clutter. With the batteries I need to charge on all my electronics (cell phone, Bluetooth headset, AA batteries, MP3 player, etc.), my power strip and desk get cluttered quite easily. I wanted a solution to this and I have it. I created a dock for all my chargeables. It'...
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Wed, 8 Aug 2007 12:56:10 PDT
Self Sufficient Arduino Board http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Sufficient-Arduino-Board/
Self Sufficient Arduino Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIH/PPF1/F82EU51W/FIHPPF1F82EU51W.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIH/PPF1/F82EU51W/FIHPPF1F82EU51W.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIH/PPF1/F82EU51W/FIHPPF1F82EU51W.SMALL.jpg p2man This is a self sufficient Arduino board, which is powered by harnessing solar power and using a 9V rechargeable battery. It is perfect for anyone who is interested in doing Arduino projects that do not require a computer or any power supply. You can take this to the most remote places for any projec...
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Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:10:20 PDT