http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 13:07:12 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-rechargeable-light-bulb-Ideal-for-camping/
Solar rechargeable "light bulb". Ideal for camping. (made from recyclable materials) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/CA96/HGZO5SPM/FFKCA96HGZO5SPM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/CA96/HGZO5SPM/FFKCA96HGZO5SPM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/CA96/HGZO5SPM/FFKCA96HGZO5SPM.SMALL.jpg out-of-the-box Now when I go camping I like to escape technology and just enjoy nature, however I often want light at night in my tent, who doesnt? With all your electronics at home and an outlet far from reach light is hard to find at night, so in this I will show you how I made a solar rechargeable light bulb us...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 20:56:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Heart-Flashing-LEDs-Mothers-Day-Pr/
Electronic Heart (Flashing LEDs) - Mother's Day Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/5U6V/HGU2EB5W/FZF5U6VHGU2EB5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/5U6V/HGU2EB5W/FZF5U6VHGU2EB5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/5U6V/HGU2EB5W/FZF5U6VHGU2EB5W.SMALL.jpg womai Mother's Day was approaching, and I am getting my 8 year old son started with electronics. So why not combine the two? In the next few pages we'll show you the project we did - a blinking heart with several effects, all driven by a microcontroller. Taught my son not only about how to make mommy happ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:15:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Heart-Blinky-LED-Pendant-Jewelry/
Solar Powered Heart Blinky LED Pendant Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered heart with a pulsing red LED.  It measures about 2" by 1.25", including the USB tab.  It has one hole through the top of the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in a window.  The possibilities are up to you, a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 19:52:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Temperature-Sensor-for-Shower/
Temperature Sensor for Shower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/RYB2/HGH6JNJS/FXMRYB2HGH6JNJS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/RYB2/HGH6JNJS/FXMRYB2HGH6JNJS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/RYB2/HGH6JNJS/FXMRYB2HGH6JNJS.SMALL.jpg Jochefor With this device you diminish the use of water in your house or work. Instead of waiting to see vapor in the shower to get in, this device help you to know when the water its at the temperature you want and you can instantly enter to the shower. In this way you don't waste the water by not knowing w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 10:46:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Owl-Blinky-LED-Pendant-Jewelry/
Solar Powered Owl Blinky LED Pendant Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/LLWM/HGH6QC1L/F44LLWMHGH6QC1L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/LLWM/HGH6QC1L/F44LLWMHGH6QC1L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/LLWM/HGH6QC1L/F44LLWMHGH6QC1L.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered Owl with amber LEDs for eyes.  It measures about 2" by 1.25", including the USB tab.  It has one hole through the top of the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in a window.  The possibilities are up to you, a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 19:41:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-leds-flasher/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SMALL.jpg tealk 2 LED flasher, also one of easy projects in electronics using only 555 timer ,33k resistor, 2x 330 resistor and 10uF capacitor, you can make 2 led  that flash one after another.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fading-led/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/1YEE/HGH6S5EL/F8C1YEEHGH6S5EL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/1YEE/HGH6S5EL/F8C1YEEHGH6S5EL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/1YEE/HGH6S5EL/F8C1YEEHGH6S5EL.SMALL.jpg tealk Fading led, circuit its one of the simplest projects using 555 timer and bc547 transistor it only took me about 5 minutes to complete this, actualy whole this instructions and making of circuit last longer than making of circuit so the parts list is : 555 timer                                      ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/From-Candy-Boxes-to-Proto-Boxes/
From Candy Boxes to Proto Boxes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/WL7W/HGIEVP7B/FH7WL7WHGIEVP7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/WL7W/HGIEVP7B/FH7WL7WHGIEVP7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/WL7W/HGIEVP7B/FH7WL7WHGIEVP7B.SMALL.jpg Josehf Murchison I salvage electronics for parts and projects and I like clear proto boxes to put my projects into, that way I can show off my work. I can never find proto boxes in the store when I want one, let alone clear proto boxes that let me see the internal components until one day I spotted some candy in the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 04:41:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-Blinky-LED-Jewelry/
Solar powered Blinky LED Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered LED blinky awesomeness. It is a kit version of our popular blinky red square.  It measures about 1.25" by 1.25", not counting the USB tab.  It has a few holes through the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:55:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-making-guide/
PCB making guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/S4TJ/HFD16XWB/FIJS4TJHFD16XWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/S4TJ/HFD16XWB/FIJS4TJHFD16XWB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/S4TJ/HFD16XWB/FIJS4TJHFD16XWB.SMALL.jpg pinomelean There are many ways to make your own homemade PCB's, They all work, but some better than other, some faster than other, ones are cheap and others expensive.... After several attempts, i found the way of making PCB's, wich is the cheapest, easiest and fastest for me. I hope this instructable will he...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 07:05:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TW-the-RGBLT-LED-Puppet/
TW the RGBLT LED Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Tinky Winky is really an RGB LED on the rainbow spectrum but is proud to be lit up in purple. No question that TW is unique. TW is sometimes seen carrying  around a Ruby the Red LED plushie companion. TW is on the talk circuit lecturing about electronics and can elaborate on resistors and tolerance....
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:42:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-USB-Magnifying-Lamp/
DIY USB Magnifying Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/N9Q2/HFSHUSML/FZ1N9Q2HFSHUSML.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/N9Q2/HFSHUSML/FZ1N9Q2HFSHUSML.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/N9Q2/HFSHUSML/FZ1N9Q2HFSHUSML.SMALL.jpg KRA5H I am a columnist at Science 2.0 and in my column, The Square Root of Not, I demonstrate how to build an alcohol burner for a home chemistry set. In my article, I mention that "second-hand stores like Goodwill, Salvation Army, and local mom & pop shops are treasure troves of things to hack or repurpo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 15:13:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Voltage-Step-up-07-55V-to-27-55V/
Adjustable Voltage Step-up (0.7-5.5V to 2.7-5.5V) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SMALL.jpg Joohansson Introduction: A voltage step-up is a circuit that increases the voltage. It can be AC/AC, AC/DC, DC/AC or DC/DC. This voltage step-up is a DC/DC adjustable voltage regulator. Usually a voltage regulator is fed by a higher input than output voltage, for example 9V IN to 5V OUT. This circuit will take...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:00:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robug/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SMALL.jpg Robugs This is the first Robug a small electronic model which runs on the 2 1.5v cells with two motors and 2 gearboxes. It self shape with no base as the gearboxes are join together as well as being attached by the battery pack. the third wheel (the back wheel) is a tag along for balance and for support ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 10:52:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Circuit-Quiet-Book/
Simple Circuit Quiet Book - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/QM5C/HFPTIP2M/FB0QM5CHFPTIP2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/QM5C/HFPTIP2M/FB0QM5CHFPTIP2M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/QM5C/HFPTIP2M/FB0QM5CHFPTIP2M.SMALL.jpg courttool INTRODUCTION IN THIS LESSON, WE WILL BUILD SIMPLE CIRCUITS WITH “SWITCHES”. WE WILL SEW SIMPLE CIRCUITS INTO A QUIET BOOK USING THE PATTERNS ALREADY SEWN INTO THE BOOK. Materials/Tools Materials: • Quiet Book (Desert Book, WalMart, Toys R US, a nice neighbor) • Battery Holders PRICE $4.95 for 1 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:47:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-large-PCBs-with-a-Sublimation-Machine/
How to make large PCBs with a Sublimation Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/KRJW/HFSH4YXH/FA1KRJWHFSH4YXH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/KRJW/HFSH4YXH/FA1KRJWHFSH4YXH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/KRJW/HFSH4YXH/FA1KRJWHFSH4YXH.SMALL.jpg icecreamterror In this Instructable I'm going to show you how I use a Sublimation Machine to print and etch large PCBs or multiple board. What is a Sublimation Machine!? First, 99% of people will be asking "what is a Sublimation Machine".........and its a good question! A Sublimation Machine is a heat press ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:10:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TARDIS-IKEA-SHOPPING-BAG/
TARDIS IKEA SHOPPING BAG - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/U624/HF23RNTP/FPFU624HF23RNTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/U624/HF23RNTP/FPFU624HF23RNTP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/U624/HF23RNTP/FPFU624HF23RNTP.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Yes, it is bigger on the inside. You would not believe how much Fn stuff you can put inside one of these things  Although, it's fun to hang out at the customer loading area to see how people will try to jam a couch into the backseat of a convertible and drive it home. Made of a nearly indestructib...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 13:08:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Passive-Filter-Circuits/
Passive Filter Circuits - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/I5P3/HEXS4M6T/F2SI5P3HEXS4M6T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/I5P3/HEXS4M6T/F2SI5P3HEXS4M6T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/I5P3/HEXS4M6T/F2SI5P3HEXS4M6T.SMALL.jpg nyc640 This instructable is intended to show you how to make several different filter circuits, in particular, low pass and high pass filters, along with a discussion of notch/trap filters and bandpass filters. What are Filters? So what is a filter and why would you ever want to build one? Well, yo...
By: nyc640

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 03:13:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/remote-controlled-robot-with-mobile-video-recordin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/0XZ5/HET1ASWQ/F9U0XZ5HET1ASWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/0XZ5/HET1ASWQ/F9U0XZ5HET1ASWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/0XZ5/HET1ASWQ/F9U0XZ5HET1ASWQ.SMALL.jpg ranabot hiiiii  guys! this is my first instructable..today iam  going  to show u how to make a remote controlled robot with camera(mobile video recording) so follow these steps.. STEP-1: required materials: 1) 3 geared motors(two for handling and other for cam movement) 2) 1 caster wheel(to reduce the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:40:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/etching-PCBs-with-vinyl-mask/
etching PCB's with vinyl mask - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/1NG9/HEI4FM56/FD81NG9HEI4FM56.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/1NG9/HEI4FM56/FD81NG9HEI4FM56.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/1NG9/HEI4FM56/FD81NG9HEI4FM56.SMALL.jpg Tgrwilde first i want to say i'm sorry about the quality of some of the pictures  There are many ways to etch your PCBs from toner transfer to using a sharpie. I found this method by accident one day while I was etching a board. I hope it is nice enough to win the UP! Contest, though I may also enter it in ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:39:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ATTiny85-Traffic-Light/
ATTiny85 Traffic Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/0LQL/HEBNH7UI/FLF0LQLHEBNH7UI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/0LQL/HEBNH7UI/FLF0LQLHEBNH7UI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/0LQL/HEBNH7UI/FLF0LQLHEBNH7UI.SMALL.jpg nthdesign This instructable will show you how to build a fun traffic light circuit using the cheap and powerful ATTiny85 microcontroller. The ATTiny85 can be programmed using the Arduino Processing language, and can do many of the things an Arduino can do. Learning how to use the ATTiny85 in this way will let...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:28:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ruby-the-Red-LED-Plushie-Mod/
Ruby the Red LED Plushie Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Awww, You make me blush. Wouldn't it be cool to animate your Adafruit Circuit Playground electronic component plushie? I have Ruby the Red LED plushie. I wanted it to light up and have it respond to sound.  Here  is an easy mod to get that done. Sorry, no lasers this time. Probably wouldn't really ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:14:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sonic-Screwdriver-TV-B-Gone-Conversion/
Sonic Screwdriver TV-B-Gone Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SMALL.jpg furrysalamander So last month, I found out my friend's birthday was coming up, and I decided I had to get them something amazing.  She's a really big Doctor Who fan, and I had just finished watching all of the episodes currently on Netflix.  I was browsing around online looking for Doctor Who related presents, and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:36:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mho-Better-Resistor-Value-Decoder-Plushie/
Mho Better Resistor Value Decoder Plushie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/8W9J/HE7DAW8C/FHI8W9JHE7DAW8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/8W9J/HE7DAW8C/FHI8W9JHE7DAW8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/8W9J/HE7DAW8C/FHI8W9JHE7DAW8C.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Resistance is futile, at least in trying to figure out the value of your resistor if you do not have the color code memorized.  I had one of these Adafruit Circuit Playground electronic component plushies laying around just waiting to be hacked.  So, thinking along the lines of the Resistor Value H...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:27:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Driver-5-LEDs/
LED Driver (5 LEDs) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/C6RK/HE7D2F4Z/FGEC6RKHE7D2F4Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/C6RK/HE7D2F4Z/FGEC6RKHE7D2F4Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/C6RK/HE7D2F4Z/FGEC6RKHE7D2F4Z.SMALL.jpg Mock5 This is a simple LED driver/power supply for 5 LEDs. Parts: It uses the LM7812 positive voltage regulator, 2x 0.1uF Capacitors 1000uF/16V Capacitor RBV - 406 rectifier 5 LEDs (I used transparent green) A 12V transformer ~500mA For Typical Forward Voltage use 78 - 100 ohms resistor for Max Forward V...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:05:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Headphone-Audio-Jack-Transplant/
Headphone Audio Jack Transplant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/YBAU/HD4VOZ8C/FYNYBAUHD4VOZ8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/YBAU/HD4VOZ8C/FYNYBAUHD4VOZ8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/YBAU/HD4VOZ8C/FYNYBAUHD4VOZ8C.SMALL.jpg theGNARTeam I am going to perform a headphone jack transplant on these two headphones. The COBY 8$ headphones are going to be replacing the BOSE headphone's audio jack. Headphone Audio Jack Transplant There appears to be a short in my BOSE headphones near the audio jack. When I wiggle it around when somethin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:14:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-etch-your-own-circuit-board-at-home/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/FS7U/HCV9CH5W/FCAFS7UHCV9CH5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/FS7U/HCV9CH5W/FCAFS7UHCV9CH5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/FS7U/HCV9CH5W/FCAFS7UHCV9CH5W.SMALL.jpg andrew mcneil How to make a PCB using pre-coated positive photoresist fibreglass (FR4) board. How to develop using UV light and Potassium Carbonate solution developer. And finally etching using Ferric chloride
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:55:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Etching-Method-and-Sticker-Method-of-PCB-fabricati/
Toner Transfer Method and Sticker Method of PCB fabrication along with EAGLE tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/31H1/HCV99LWA/FMV31H1HCV99LWA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/31H1/HCV99LWA/FMV31H1HCV99LWA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/31H1/HCV99LWA/FMV31H1HCV99LWA.SMALL.jpg saipraveen durairaman "A printed circuit board, or PCB, is used to mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components using conductive pathways, tracks or signal traces etched from copper sheets laminated onto a non-conductive substrate." is the definition as stated in Wikipedia and it indeed is true. A...
By: saipraveen durairaman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Feb 2013 09:09:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Music-Cube-3x3x3/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/1SHO/HCV9C9SR/FQ01SHOHCV9C9SR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/1SHO/HCV9C9SR/FQ01SHOHCV9C9SR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/1SHO/HCV9C9SR/FQ01SHOHCV9C9SR.SMALL.jpg gm93d LED Music Cube 3x3x3
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Feb 2013 05:37:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-music-20/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/Y599/HCV91L43/FYUY599HCV91L43.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/Y599/HCV91L43/FYUY599HCV91L43.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/Y599/HCV91L43/FYUY599HCV91L43.SMALL.jpg gm93d LED music 2.0
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Feb 2013 05:32:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Zener-Diode-Shunt-Regulator/
Zener Diode Shunt Regulator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/1X6U/HCV97IY4/FF31X6UHCV97IY4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/1X6U/HCV97IY4/FF31X6UHCV97IY4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/1X6U/HCV97IY4/FF31X6UHCV97IY4.SMALL.jpg Kurt E. Clothier Every circuit needs a power source, but different circuits have different power requirements. For most small scale electronics, the power consumption is (is or at least could be with better design) very low. For those times when you don't need a lot of power, just a precise voltage level, the simple...
By: Kurt E. Clothier

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2013 02:02:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Binary-Thermometer-USB-Powered/
Binary Thermometer USB Powered - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Z5SL/HCJNWL2D/FA2Z5SLHCJNWL2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Z5SL/HCJNWL2D/FA2Z5SLHCJNWL2D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Z5SL/HCJNWL2D/FA2Z5SLHCJNWL2D.SMALL.jpg sbmull Assembly instructions for the Binary Thermometer Kit I designed. You can purchase one at: http://www.etsy.com/listing/122729791/ Get your iron hot I use Lead-Free solder with my iron set to 320 degrees Celsius.  It is a good idea to keep a wet cellulose sponge handy to clean your iron tip occas...
By: sbmull

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 05:42:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RoboDolly/
RoboDolly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QP4S/HCJOCXN3/F0QQP4SHCJOCXN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QP4S/HCJOCXN3/F0QQP4SHCJOCXN3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QP4S/HCJOCXN3/F0QQP4SHCJOCXN3.SMALL.jpg aandre The Birth of RoboDolly The conception of the RoboDolly can be traced back to my senior year of high school.  This aluminum ornament evolved from housing a few flashing lights to displaying a fully handmade LED matrix.  The final product was awarded to my robotics programming mentor; it now sits on h...
By: aandre

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Feb 2013 22:15:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Atmega169-TV-B-Gone/
Atmega168 TV-B-Gone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/UIL6/HCB8U6TK/F03UIL6HCB8U6TK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/UIL6/HCB8U6TK/F03UIL6HCB8U6TK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/UIL6/HCB8U6TK/F03UIL6HCB8U6TK.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi Yes, I know what you are thinking: "oh no, please not another TVBGone..." Anyway, this instructable is for the newbies as me which are still experimenting with Arduino, and prefer to program an Atmega168 in Arduino than an AtTyny85 with other methods. This circuit is based on Mitch Altman's TVBGone ...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Feb 2013 06:59:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Emergency-resistor-an-electronic-circuit-com/
DIY Emergency resistor - an electronic circuit component - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/3STD/HCJOCZW7/FJW3STDHCJOCZW7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/3STD/HCJOCZW7/FJW3STDHCJOCZW7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/3STD/HCJOCZW7/FJW3STDHCJOCZW7.SMALL.jpg bull.steve Your in a cabin in the woods, your circuit is due tomorrow and the parts store is closed. You need is a few resistors now! Gather the materials To make resistors you need a volt-ohm meter, some paper clips, slips of paper and a graphite pencil. I prefer a No. 2 pencil as a No. 1 is harder to find...
By: bull.steve

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:51:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-connect-conductive-thread-ribbon-cable-with/
How to connect conductive thread ribbon cable with Flexible Flat Cable (FFC) connectors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/J6OT/HCJOCREX/F7FJ6OTHCJOCREX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/J6OT/HCJOCREX/F7FJ6OTHCJOCREX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/J6OT/HCJOCREX/F7FJ6OTHCJOCREX.SMALL.jpg hayeon Conductive thread ribbon cable from R4R, LLC is the perfect material for wiring wearables because it can be attached just like normal fabric ribbons -flexible, sewable and washable. You can easily use conductive thread ribbon cable by connecting it with FFC connectors. Components & Tools Componen...
By: hayeon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:19:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Circuit-Boards/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/45TY/HAVGKLUB/F7T45TYHAVGKLUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/45TY/HAVGKLUB/F7T45TYHAVGKLUB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/45TY/HAVGKLUB/F7T45TYHAVGKLUB.SMALL.jpg nothinglabs Yes - you can make circuit boards on your 40-watt CO2 laser cutter without etching! Quick summary (step-by-step / more details in video): 1. Attach .001" steel shim to cast acrylic sheet with mounting tape (leave paper backing on acrylic) 2. Cut out though-holes and board itself at 6.5 mm/s (2 pass...
By: nothinglabs

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:23:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Your-Own-Functional-Art/
Design Your Own Functional Art! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SMALL.jpg jsrook Introduction I've enjoyed the fruits of Instructables as a member since 2007 and thought it was time to contribute to this wonderful community.  With that, I present you an Instructable on how to design and build your own functional art! I really feel the need to start with a quote: Design is a fun...
By: jsrook

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:17:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Phone-charger-with-booster-module-2-or-2-/
Pocket Phone charger with booster module ($2 or ý2 total) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/0P8A/HC3PSYQZ/F4Q0P8AHC3PSYQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/0P8A/HC3PSYQZ/F4Q0P8AHC3PSYQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/0P8A/HC3PSYQZ/F4Q0P8AHC3PSYQZ.SMALL.jpg Sjoerd X Todays smartphones are out of power within one day, but what if you're having a long day and need to make an important call at the end of the day? That is where a pocket battery charger comes in handy. These are commercially availible, but at a cost. DIY will make it easy and cheaper. Also it's more...
By: Sjoerd X

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:43:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-LED-light-tube-message-board/
Arduino controlled LED light tube message board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/7HFG/HAQ39WHK/FMQ7HFGHAQ39WHK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/7HFG/HAQ39WHK/FMQ7HFGHAQ39WHK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/7HFG/HAQ39WHK/FMQ7HFGHAQ39WHK.SMALL.jpg the mechanical engineer I first began this project about a month ago, when I decided to do something special and unique for my girlfriend for Christmas. I didn't want this to be something that would break the bank (~$50)  and be easy to construct using a very limited space (my college dorm room) and a few simple tools. In ...
By: the mechanical engineer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:46:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/the-TIRR-Timelapse-IR-Remote/
the TIRR (very simple Timelapse IR Remote) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/0P44/HAQ3BMW8/FDK0P44HAQ3BMW8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/0P44/HAQ3BMW8/FDK0P44HAQ3BMW8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/0P44/HAQ3BMW8/FDK0P44HAQ3BMW8.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi This new timelapse circuit is much simpler than my first one which had an IC Atmega8, a voltage regulator for the camera, a light sensor to interrupt shooting at night, and of course a potentiometer to set the interval. That was a complicated project (for me) and there was too much chances to make s...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 08:30:19 PST 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...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Jan 2013 16:07:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Brainiac-Junkbot/
Brainiac Junkbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/DKFX/HAWSLQNC/FPZDKFXHAWSLQNC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/DKFX/HAWSLQNC/FPZDKFXHAWSLQNC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/DKFX/HAWSLQNC/FPZDKFXHAWSLQNC.SMALL.jpg rbuergi A brainy junkbot with a downspout body. Parts and tools: Parts: One round downspout piece (Home Depot, gutter aisle). One wire strainer (Home Depot, gutter aisle). Two 1/2" conduit connectors (Home Depot, conduit aisle). One braided toilet supply line (Home Depot, toilet repair aisle). Two batter...
By: rbuergi

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:36:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steady-Hands-Game/
Steady Hands Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/I6EL/HAWSHKGM/F2CI6ELHAWSHKGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/I6EL/HAWSHKGM/F2CI6ELHAWSHKGM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/I6EL/HAWSHKGM/F2CI6ELHAWSHKGM.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston It takes nerves of steel to get down the copper! Also a fun eye-hand coordination game, exploration into conductivity, introduction to electric circuits, and intro to LEDs This is one of the projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston . P...
By: Childrens Museum of Houston

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:13:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Flashlight/
Pocket Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/AJPF/HAWSHK7S/FXMAJPFHAWSHK7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/AJPF/HAWSHK7S/FXMAJPFHAWSHK7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/AJPF/HAWSHK7S/FXMAJPFHAWSHK7S.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Light up the dark with this simple flashlight while illuminating the very basics of electric circuits. Also great introduction to measurement! This is one of the projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston . Produced in partnership with I...
By: Childrens Museum of Houston

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:22:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-UFO/
Steampunk Desktop U.F.O. with Chasing LED Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/8H4P/HAUNMN3N/FO78H4PHAUNMN3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/8H4P/HAUNMN3N/FO78H4PHAUNMN3N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/8H4P/HAUNMN3N/FO78H4PHAUNMN3N.SMALL.jpg skeplin There I was in the candle isle of Walmart with my three teenage daughters. They were shopping for friends and family and I was in charge of logistics. I grabbed a couple of metal candle holders off of the shelf, stuck them together and added a glass dome on top. It looked like a UFO, so I left it si...
By: skeplin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 18:42:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Flashlight-Conversion/
LED Flashlight Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/5SSD/HAFHKY3E/FUJ5SSDHAFHKY3E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/5SSD/HAFHKY3E/FUJ5SSDHAFHKY3E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/5SSD/HAFHKY3E/FUJ5SSDHAFHKY3E.SMALL.jpg ProfMuggs As hurricane Sandy was nearing the New York area, I gathered up all of our flashlights including the cheap giveaway ones like this Mets flashlight.  I made sure they all had batteries, but one flashlight had a bad bulb even though I had plenty of C batteries to use in it. I thought of a way to make ...
By: ProfMuggs

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 15:51:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-cutter-tool/
PCB cutter tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/ZGAE/HABDGMY9/FWJZGAEHABDGMY9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/ZGAE/HABDGMY9/FWJZGAEHABDGMY9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/ZGAE/HABDGMY9/FWJZGAEHABDGMY9.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi I wish to have a mini circular saw to cut my pcb, but sometimes it's enough to have a modified cutter and a proper frame to drive cutter into a straight line. I've designed one in this instructable, it's very cheap and it cames from ordinary objects. Because you can't simply "cut" the pcb with an or...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Dec 2012 01:42:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Caterpillar-Treads-Johnny-Five-Style-3D-P/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/BR69/HA4MMJBC/F4NBR69HA4MMJBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/BR69/HA4MMJBC/F4NBR69HA4MMJBC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/BR69/HA4MMJBC/F4NBR69HA4MMJBC.SMALL.jpg Tomdf When I was but a wee little inventor, I saw a movie that forever imprinted itself into my soul. This picture told the gripping tale of mans' ever loosening control over its own technology; a film that dared ask the question "What makes us alive?" This masterpiece of the cinema was, of course, Short...
By: Tomdf

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:19:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-How-to-make-a-coilgun-from-disposable-camera-/
DIY: How to make a coilgun from disposable camera with flash - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/YZ7H/HABC51YJ/FW5YZ7HHABC51YJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/YZ7H/HABC51YJ/FW5YZ7HHABC51YJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/YZ7H/HABC51YJ/FW5YZ7HHABC51YJ.SMALL.jpg deliciouscupcake Introduction This tutorial will show you how to make your own coilgun from disposable camera’s with flash. It looks difficult but it’s easier than you think. I have built this thing for my physics school project and I’m still kind of busy doing research on how to get higher speeds of the projectile...
By: deliciouscupcake

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