http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 15:57:51 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Tempduino-Arduino-Based-Temp-and-Humidity-Displa/
Tempduino - Arduino Based Temp and Humidity Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/0FSA/HDOW41MB/F7K0FSAHDOW41MB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/0FSA/HDOW41MB/F7K0FSAHDOW41MB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/0FSA/HDOW41MB/F7K0FSAHDOW41MB.SMALL.jpg Ktulu_1 The temperature in my office at work varies quite a bit depending on the time of day, season, and the whims of the other people I share the floor with. When I’m sitting at my desk shaking uncontrollably or sweating profusely it would be nice to know if it’s due to the temperature or just work relate...
By: Ktulu_1

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 13:25:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Interchangeable-Multimeter-Ends/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/GKUW/H4AGLOZ6/FZ2GKUWH4AGLOZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/GKUW/H4AGLOZ6/FZ2GKUWH4AGLOZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/GKUW/H4AGLOZ6/FZ2GKUWH4AGLOZ6.SMALL.jpg ProfMuggs These are some adapters I made to get more use out of my cheap multimeter. I have a hard time holding the leads on wires and pin headers while I am trying to use my multimeter, so I made these adapters to clip onto various conductors. I know they make separate wires with various types of ends, but w...
By: ProfMuggs

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:20:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Drive-Wind-Turbine-Tutorial/
Dual Stator Smart Drive Wind Turbine (Tutorial) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/WTQ5/HAQ3CDCI/FPZWTQ5HAQ3CDCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/WTQ5/HAQ3CDCI/FPZWTQ5HAQ3CDCI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/WTQ5/HAQ3CDCI/FPZWTQ5HAQ3CDCI.SMALL.jpg benmurton This is a tutorial for my smart drive base wind turbine. this is a complex project and i had already built it before i started this tutorial so it wont go into everything but i will try. Materials And Tools. Materials: 50mmX75mmX600mm box section steel (for frame) Solid or laminated wood...
By: benmurton

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 17:55:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-your-Modular-Vibrating-Robot/
How to build your Modular Vibrating Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/NMSE/H5F2YZ7S/FXMNMSEH5F2YZ7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/NMSE/H5F2YZ7S/FXMNMSEH5F2YZ7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/NMSE/H5F2YZ7S/FXMNMSEH5F2YZ7S.SMALL.jpg cesar harada Electronics + LEGO + sugru =  Modular Vibrating Robot ! http://youtu.be/ELB-XPDBOFI Motivation Since a couple of years I have been playing with the wonderful HEXBUG, but I started to get frustrated by the - Shape and size : That I wasn't able to change. - Power : the HEXBUGS are great bu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Aug 2012 18:26:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-9V-Battery-Clip/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/0B7W/H4AGJH1R/F470B7WH4AGJH1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/0B7W/H4AGJH1R/F470B7WH4AGJH1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/0B7W/H4AGJH1R/F470B7WH4AGJH1R.SMALL.jpg razvan_iycdi Hi, people! In this instruct able I will show you how to make a 9 volt battery clip out of... a 9V battery :)... and some wire. So, let's get started, shall we?
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jul 2012 18:01:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Indiana-Jones-Pinball-Machine-1/
Homemade Indiana Jones Pinball Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/4P2M/H1ZG6WNF/FYT4P2MH1ZG6WNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/4P2M/H1ZG6WNF/FYT4P2MH1ZG6WNF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/4P2M/H1ZG6WNF/FYT4P2MH1ZG6WNF.SMALL.jpg Kris82          This is my homemade Indiana Jones themed pinball machine that I'm currently working on. This pinball machine will not use any electronics. It will be all mechanical including making sounds, as well as keeping score. This project was started to get a large pinball machine to use no electrici...
By: Kris82

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 22:23:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-8-Bit-Computer/
How to Build an 8-Bit Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/AWI5/H1KHA9ZO/F5CAWI5H1KHA9ZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/AWI5/H1KHA9ZO/F5CAWI5H1KHA9ZO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/AWI5/H1KHA9ZO/F5CAWI5H1KHA9ZO.SMALL.jpg spel3o Building an 8-bit TTL computer sounds like a daunting and complicated task, or at least it did to me when I started out on my journey to understand the architecture of a basic CPU. When it comes down to it, a CPU is fairly simple in operation once you learn the fundamentals behind all of its process...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 23:17:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/4x4x4-RGB-LED-Cube/
4x4x4 RGB LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 A while ago, when I first started using Arduino, my first project was a 4x4x4 LED cube, I built it from a Guide I found here in Instructables, I didn't know anything about programming, and little about electronics, yet I was able to build it and make it work, I didn't know how it worked but it did! ...
By: emihackr97

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:29:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-headphone-adapter-with-MIC-and-REMOTE-for-sm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/PYHD/GXUZENUY/FPWPYHDGXUZENUY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/PYHD/GXUZENUY/FPWPYHDGXUZENUY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/PYHD/GXUZENUY/FPWPYHDGXUZENUY.SMALL.jpg depotbassam This video shows the explanation of a DIY project: An adaptor that connects to the audio input of any smartphone. This adaptor has a microphone and a button, allowing the user to connect any headphones (your personal, expensive fancy ones) and at the same time have the feature of pausing/playing th...
By: depotbassam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:26:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Spy-Video-Trakr-Add-a-Lego-Claw-Attachment/
Spy Video Trakr: Add a Lego Claw Attachment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In honor of National Robotics Week and the Instructables Robot Challenge I am submitting a few robot designs. This design (for ages 13-18) takes advantage of Wild Planet's Spy Video Trakr, which is easily programmable and designed by its developers to be hacked. The Trakr is a remote controlled rob...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 09:29:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PS2You-Go-anywhere-LED-digital-message-board/
PS/2/You: Go-anywhere, LED digital message board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/CD6B/H9G168LY/FSZCD6BH9G168LY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/CD6B/H9G168LY/FSZCD6BH9G168LY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/CD6B/H9G168LY/FSZCD6BH9G168LY.SMALL.jpg Earthling! Combine three inexpensive LED matrix display panels, an Ardweeny microcontroller and a standard PS/2 computer keyboard into your own go-anywhere, instantly updatable 768-pixel digital message board. The code can hold up to six lines of text with a maximum of 100 characters each. Pressing a key on t...
By: Earthling!

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 23:25:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Chicken-Light-Timer/
Chicken Light Timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/7MA1/GUVU8PWU/FXX7MA1GUVU8PWU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/7MA1/GUVU8PWU/FXX7MA1GUVU8PWU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/7MA1/GUVU8PWU/FXX7MA1GUVU8PWU.SMALL.jpg jpitz31 The wife is into raising chickens and now that the daylight savings is getting near she wanted a way to keep the egg laying production in high gear.  According to the material that she reads, chickens will maintain their egg laying production if they get 12 – 15 hours of daylight. I thought to myse...
By: jpitz31

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:21:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilt-Activated-Switch/
Tilt Activated Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FM8/38D6/SN5EXCFG0AN/FM838D6SN5EXCFG0AN.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM8/38D6/SN5EXCFG0AN/FM838D6SN5EXCFG0AN.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM8/38D6/SN5EXCFG0AN/FM838D6SN5EXCFG0AN.SMALL.jpg frank26080115 It's a 3 position SPDT switch that closes (on) when tilted. Made with 3 pieces of plastic, a washer, and three machine screws + nuts. I made this switch as a hack for a cheap r/c car controller, inspired by the wiimote controlled car.I just realized, this can also double as a pedometer or a shake se...
By: frank26080115

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:45:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LAW-Rocket-Launcher-Replica-wFlash-Cotton-Muzzle-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/XAEL/GSUT3LA9/FE8XAELGSUT3LA9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/XAEL/GSUT3LA9/FE8XAELGSUT3LA9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/XAEL/GSUT3LA9/FE8XAELGSUT3LA9.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight This rocket launcher uses flash cotton (gun cotton, nitrocellulose) to simulate the muzzle blast of a real rocket. It is an excellent prop for home movies, or just a great addition to a Halloween costume. Needless to say, it should not be fired indoors or at other living creatures. Flash cotton doe...
By: NightHawkInLight

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2011 15:10:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Binary-Clock-1/
LED Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 A Binary Clock! I was recently looking at some binary clocks and I felt like Why not? I have everything to make one and I don't have a clock in my room. So I decided to build one and here it is. Hope you Like it and maybe build your own. It's a cool project because it's your very own, unique clock...
By: emihackr97

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 20:06:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Full-Auto-Airsoft-Minigun-Halo-Insp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/GVFO/GQPNUR7E/FYYGVFOGQPNUR7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/GVFO/GQPNUR7E/FYYGVFOGQPNUR7E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/GVFO/GQPNUR7E/FYYGVFOGQPNUR7E.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight This is a type of cloud airsoft gun - named so because of how the pellets are blown around the reservoir before being fired out the barrel. Since there is nothing mechanical to get in the way of the workings of this gun the rate of fire is extremely high, an estimated 50 rounds per second. It would ...
By: NightHawkInLight

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:39:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-show-for-poor-man/
Laser show for poor man - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/F7H3/FCZERBYK/F4GF7H3FCZERBYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/F7H3/FCZERBYK/F4GF7H3FCZERBYK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/F7H3/FCZERBYK/F4GF7H3FCZERBYK.SMALL.jpg AP Digital light Here's another useless but cool looking "must build" gadget for every romantic geek. Let me introduce PIC microcontroller based three axis laser spirograph. ... Check link below if you want to see more patterns Laser patterns gallery ... Gathering stuff Design is quite simple and emplo...
By: AP Digital light

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:02:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Acoustic-Guitar-Pickup/
Acoustic Guitar Pickup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SMALL.jpg adamkumpf Turn your acoustic guitar into an acoustic/electric! This is a simple and inexpensive design you can make at home to get that special one-of-a-kind sound you've been looking for. Making the Pickup Parts you will need:1. Piezo Buzzer Element2. about 1 foot of shielded audio cable3. a 1/4" audio j...
By: adamkumpf

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2006 22:54:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Three-Axis-CNC-Machine-Cheaply-and-/
How to Make a Three Axis CNC Machine (Cheaply and Easily) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCK/BMSH/F3HY3SK9/FCKBMSHF3HY3SK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCK/BMSH/F3HY3SK9/FCKBMSHF3HY3SK9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCK/BMSH/F3HY3SK9/FCKBMSHF3HY3SK9.SMALL.jpg oomlout The idea behind this Instructable was to fulfill my desire for a desktop sized CNC machine. While it would have been nice to purchase an off the shelf unit the issue of price as well as size proved prohibitive. With this in mind I endeavored to design and build a three axis CNC machine with the foll...
By: oomlout

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:31:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-workshop-from-scratch/
Building a workshop from scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/3IFB/FP8NLWEP/FWD3IFBFP8NLWEP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/3IFB/FP8NLWEP/FWD3IFBFP8NLWEP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/3IFB/FP8NLWEP/FWD3IFBFP8NLWEP.SMALL.jpg dwj300 After being frustrated by not having enough room to work, not being able to find the right tools and supplies, and spending way too much time looking for things, we decided to clean out a basement utility room and build a workshop. We learned a lot of things along the way and hope our experience wi...
By: dwj300

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:25:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-MIDI-Shoes/
Musical MIDI Shoes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/SN7L/FXK6AG5E/FW2SN7LFXK6AG5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/SN7L/FXK6AG5E/FW2SN7LFXK6AG5E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/SN7L/FXK6AG5E/FW2SN7LFXK6AG5E.SMALL.jpg thobson Like many people, I often find myself unconsciously tapping my feet, whether it's along to a song or out of some nervous habit. As fun as that is though, I've always felt as if something has been missing. If only I could trigger the sounds of say, a rabid pack of furious jungle beasts instead of tho...
By: thobson

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:37:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Axis-CNC-Router---60x60x5---JunkBot/
3 Axis CNC Router - 60"x60"x5" - JunkBot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SMALL.jpg russaanderson This Instructable is the first in a series documenting the construction of a DIY 3 axis CNC router. This is also my entry for the Universal Laser Cutter Contest.The goal of this Instructable is not to show a full step by step progression but rather to pass along my experiences with making my own CNC...
By: russaanderson

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2008 23:56:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Talking-Clock/
Make a Talking Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/YVMZ/G8LWKOYP/FPRYVMZG8LWKOYP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/YVMZ/G8LWKOYP/FPRYVMZG8LWKOYP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/YVMZ/G8LWKOYP/FPRYVMZG8LWKOYP.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster This clock announces the time using your own voice!  I put it together as a tribute to the old Popcorn service in Northern California.  You could dial POPCORN from any phone, and a recording would tell you the time of day.  Originally, I wanted to use Joanne Daniels' voice (she was the voice of Po...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 May 2010 23:04:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Knit-Stretch-Sensor/
Circular Knit Stretch Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/4YIQ/G3TE11OE/FSW4YIQG3TE11OE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/4YIQ/G3TE11OE/FSW4YIQG3TE11OE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/4YIQ/G3TE11OE/FSW4YIQG3TE11OE.SMALL.jpg Plusea Use a circular knitting machine to knit a stretch sensor with regular and conductive yarns in five minutes! The values of the sensor range from roughly 2.5 Mega Ohm when relaxed, to 1 Kilo Ohm when fully stretched. The stretch sensing is actually due to the structure of the conductive yarn which is...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2010 05:03:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-GrooveAxe-Mini-Drum-Machine/
Super GrooveAxe: Mini Drum Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/9PUF/G2L3BY31/F9P9PUFG2L3BY31.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/9PUF/G2L3BY31/F9P9PUFG2L3BY31.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/9PUF/G2L3BY31/F9P9PUFG2L3BY31.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster Feel the Tiny Boom! Ever feel like you're missing some beats? Does your day need a better soundtrack? Feel the boom with the Super GrooveAxe! It's a pocket sized, battery powered drum machine & sequencer that you can take anywhere. It makes every moment special. The Super GrooveAxe is available a...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:07:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Daft-Punk-Table-Replica-Graphics-Controller/
Daft Punk Table Replica Graphics Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/9ACB/F8Y3UC0O/FJ09ACBF8Y3UC0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/9ACB/F8Y3UC0O/FJ09ACBF8Y3UC0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/9ACB/F8Y3UC0O/FJ09ACBF8Y3UC0O.SMALL.jpg ian This instructable presents a graphics controller card for something like the Daft Punk Table Replica. This should be used in conjunction with a driver board (output expander) like this one, which will drive the high loads presented by the table. This is a work in progress and collaborations on th...
By: ian

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:33:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilt-Sensor-Tutorial/
Tilt Sensor Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/4XII/FWS6K6JS/F8Z4XIIFWS6K6JS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/4XII/FWS6K6JS/F8Z4XIIFWS6K6JS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/4XII/FWS6K6JS/F8Z4XIIFWS6K6JS.SMALL.jpg adafruit What is a tilt sensor? Tilt sensors allow you to detect orientation or inclination. They are small, inexpensive, low-power and easy-to-use. If used properly, they will not wear out. Their simplicity makes them popular for toys, gadgets and appliances. Sometimes they are referred to as "mercury swi...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:31:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Temperature-Sensor-Tutorial/
Temperature Sensor Tutorial! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/C5K1/FVW22FQW/FTHC5K1FVW22FQW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/C5K1/FVW22FQW/FTHC5K1FVW22FQW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/C5K1/FVW22FQW/FTHC5K1FVW22FQW.SMALL.jpg adafruit What is a temperature sensor?An analog temperature sensor is pretty easy to explain, it's a chip that tells you what the ambient temperature is!These sensors use a solid-state technique to determine the temperature. That is to say, they don't use mercury (like old thermometers), bimetallic strips (...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:55:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Photocell-tutorial/
Photocell tutorial! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/HLSN/FVS7L1FB/FNNHLSNFVS7L1FB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/HLSN/FVS7L1FB/FNNHLSNFVS7L1FB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/HLSN/FVS7L1FB/FNNHLSNFVS7L1FB.SMALL.jpg adafruit Photocells a.k.a CdS cells, photoresistors, LDR (light dependent resistor)...What is a photocell?Photocells are sensors that allow you to detect light. They are small, inexpensive, low-power, easy to use and don't wear out. For that reason they often appear in toys, gadgets and appliances. They are...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:38:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tweet-a-watt-How-to-make-a-twittering-power-mete/
Tweet-a-watt - How to make a twittering power meter... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/ZW50/FSSIHNNP/FYRZW50FSSIHNNP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/ZW50/FSSIHNNP/FYRZW50FSSIHNNP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/ZW50/FSSIHNNP/FYRZW50FSSIHNNP.SMALL.jpg adafruit Tweet-a-watt - How to make a twittering power meter... This project documents my adventures in learning how to wire up my home for wireless power monitoring. I live in a rented apartment so I don't have hacking-access to a meter or breaker panel. Since I'm still very interested in measuring my powe...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 13:54:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-B-Gone-Kit/
TV-B-Gone Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SMALL.jpg adafruit Tired of all those LCD TVs everywhere?Want a break from advertisements while you're trying to eat?Want to zap screens from across the street?The TV-B-Gone kit is what you need! This ultra-high-power version of the popular TV-B-Gone is fun to make and even more fun to use.Built in co-operation with M...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 13:36:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nandhopper-1-Bit-Noise-Synth/
Nandhopper 1-Bit Noise Synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/Q6J4/FOHXBNLC/FG5Q6J4FOHXBNLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/Q6J4/FOHXBNLC/FG5Q6J4FOHXBNLC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/Q6J4/FOHXBNLC/FG5Q6J4FOHXBNLC.SMALL.jpg kylemcdonald Make a cute + expressive 1-bit noise synthesizer with a logic gate and a few other spare parts.Watch a demo video to get a better idea of what I mean, or listen to some improvisations: 3 2 1. Materials Here are things you'll to do it exactly the same way I did. Some things, like capacitor size, w...
By: kylemcdonald

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:14:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Color-LED-Fog-Spreader/
Multi-Color LED Fog Spreader - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/XNFJ/FMSGGV80/F8JXNFJFMSGGV80.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/XNFJ/FMSGGV80/F8JXNFJFMSGGV80.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/XNFJ/FMSGGV80/F8JXNFJFMSGGV80.SMALL.jpg marc92 This Instructable is my entry into the Halloween contest. If you like it, please remember to vote.Fog machines are common equipment when it comes to Halloween, but they have their drawbacks. They shoot fog in only one stream, and the fog is limited to the color white. Now you will be armed with k...
By: marc92

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Nov 2008 15:41:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/coin-slot-detector/
coin slot detector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/2QH2/FMMD0QD8/FQK2QH2FMMD0QD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/2QH2/FMMD0QD8/FQK2QH2FMMD0QD8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/2QH2/FMMD0QD8/FQK2QH2FMMD0QD8.SMALL.jpg semiotech by: amy khoshbin her website: www.tinyscissors.com when your coin slot is exposed, this wearable hip-pack vibrates that area to make you aware of it. you decide to cover up, or let it all hang out. the coin slot detector is a simple way to tackle the complicated modern problem low-rise jeans can c...
By: semiotech

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:47:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-3D-Controller/
DIY 3D Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/FOK2/FIWH3S8O/F3NFOK2FIWH3S8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/FOK2/FIWH3S8O/F3NFOK2FIWH3S8O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/FOK2/FIWH3S8O/F3NFOK2FIWH3S8O.SMALL.jpg kylemcdonald Make a 3D interface using an six resistors, aluminum foil, and an Arduino. Take that, Wii. Update: a much more thorough explanation of this project is available from Make Magazine. It might be easier to follow their instructions, and I think their code is more up to date. The basic goal here was t...
By: kylemcdonald

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:08:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Force-Sensitive-Resistor-FSR/
DIY Force Sensitive Resistor (FSR) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/QQ2O/FI8VJQH2/FCSQQ2OFI8VJQH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/QQ2O/FI8VJQH2/FCSQQ2OFI8VJQH2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/QQ2O/FI8VJQH2/FCSQQ2OFI8VJQH2.SMALL.jpg kylemcdonald Make a force sensitive resistor (a pressure sensor) with spare parts instead of spending $5 - $20 each. Materials ToolsSoldering ironHot glue gunKnife/razorWire cutterComponentsSolderHot glueOne-sided copper PCBConductive foamWireThe foamConductive foam is what microcontrollers generally come pac...
By: kylemcdonald

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jul 2008 18:18:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Butler-Robot/
Build Your Own Butler Robot!!! - Tutorial,Photos, and Video - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJA/NK0C/FI42NF2B/FJANK0CFI42NF2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJA/NK0C/FI42NF2B/FJANK0CFI42NF2B.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJA/NK0C/FI42NF2B/FJANK0CFI42NF2B.SMALL.jpg Erobots EDIT: More info on my projects check out my new website: narobo.comI also do consulting for robotics , mechatronics, and special effects projects/products. Check out my website - narobo.com for more details.Ever wanted a butler robot that talks to you , follows you around , and even pours you drinks...
By: Erobots

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:28:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Generator/
Bike Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/KGY0/FGWIQZV7/FHFKGY0FGWIQZV7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/KGY0/FGWIQZV7/FHFKGY0FGWIQZV7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/KGY0/FGWIQZV7/FHFKGY0FGWIQZV7.SMALL.jpg dbc1218 The is my first attempt at a bike generator and I have made many improvements to the project. Check out my new instructable BikeGen for the new generator which recharges 2 AA batteries and powers the lights. BikeGen can also be used to recharge you cell phone or IpodI made this friction drive bike...
By: dbc1218

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:54:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Geeky-Circuit-Board-Earrings/
Geeky Circuit Board Earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCN/1IOW/PS1EXCFMZZ6/FCN1IOWPS1EXCFMZZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCN/1IOW/PS1EXCFMZZ6/FCN1IOWPS1EXCFMZZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCN/1IOW/PS1EXCFMZZ6/FCN1IOWPS1EXCFMZZ6.SMALL.jpg CameronSS My sister saw a set like these in a catalog for about 20 bucks. I'm cheap, so I didn't let her get them and made my own. The catalog is sold out now, anyway.I should mention that this is my first Instructable, I'm new to the site.Update June 21, 2007: I just found a great bracelet that would match n...
By: CameronSS

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:18:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Circuit-Building-101/
Circuit Building 101 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/YQLC/FCZE7QSW/F9UYQLCFCZE7QSW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/YQLC/FCZE7QSW/F9UYQLCFCZE7QSW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/YQLC/FCZE7QSW/F9UYQLCFCZE7QSW.SMALL.jpg CuriousInventor.com This is a beginner's guide to building circuits that will talk about the "proper" way to install components (resistors, ICs, capacitors, etc), and also a little bit about soldering. It'll cover things like recommended tools, how far and which direction components should be inserted, pre-bending and...
By: CuriousInventor.com

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:02:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-bell-striking-clock-for-your-PC-and-a-fire/
Build a real bell-striking clock for your PC and a fire extinguisher-striking clock. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/MXQ4/FCEIJEOK/FGBMXQ4FCEIJEOK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/MXQ4/FCEIJEOK/FGBMXQ4FCEIJEOK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/MXQ4/FCEIJEOK/FGBMXQ4FCEIJEOK.SMALL.jpg 5Volt A brass bell, a small relay a few more things and a real bell can strike the hours on your desktop.Though this project runs on Windows and Mac OS X also, I idecided to install Ubuntu Linux on a PC I found in the trash and work on that : I had never worked with Linux before, I learned some Processing...
By: 5Volt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:46:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-An-Optical-Theremin/
How To Build An Optical Theremin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/JA38/FBU0WYNO/F0TJA38FBU0WYNO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/JA38/FBU0WYNO/F0TJA38FBU0WYNO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/JA38/FBU0WYNO/F0TJA38FBU0WYNO.SMALL.jpg sacred What is a theremin? It is an instrument that can be played without being touched. Traditional theremins use antennas and oscillators to sense a person's hand and generate a tone. Ours will use light instead of this, it is not an actual theremin, it just uses similar principles. As a side note, this ...
By: sacred

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:31:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LCD-backlight/
DIY LCD backlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/VZ8K/FAQDXB1H/FYXVZ8KFAQDXB1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/VZ8K/FAQDXB1H/FYXVZ8KFAQDXB1H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/VZ8K/FAQDXB1H/FYXVZ8KFAQDXB1H.SMALL.jpg AP Digital light This simple method lets you make LCD backlight of any color and size to bring new look to an old device. Let's make something. For this job you'll need piece of transparent plastic, LEDs, resistors and some wire plus good set of different tools and couple of straight hands ;-) Take it apart. ...
By: AP Digital light

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2008 23:07:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-OAWR-Obstacle-Avoiding-Walking-Rob/
How to Make an OAWR (Obstacle Avoiding Walking Robot) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/FAFX/F9T3VK1W/FG3FAFXF9T3VK1W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/FAFX/F9T3VK1W/FG3FAFXF9T3VK1W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/FAFX/F9T3VK1W/FG3FAFXF9T3VK1W.SMALL.jpg clement.fletcher This Instructable shows how to make a little walking robot which avoids obstacles (much like many commercially available options). But what's the fun in buying a toy when you can instead start with a motor, sheet of plastic and pile of bolts and proceed to build your own. Well I hope you share this ...
By: clement.fletcher

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:13:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Bench-Top-Power-Supply/
How to Build a Bench-Top Power Supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FBE/EA0T/F3SYTLRW/FBEEA0TF3SYTLRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBE/EA0T/F3SYTLRW/FBEEA0TF3SYTLRW.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBE/EA0T/F3SYTLRW/FBEEA0TF3SYTLRW.SMALL.jpg greyhathacker45 A key component of any electronics project is the electricity. You could use endless amounts of batteries, or use a simple, compact power supply to power all of your electronic projects. This is a great beginners electronics project for those just getting into electronics, or a fun project for tho...
By: greyhathacker45

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jul 2007 22:34:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hot-Air-Soldering-Iron-using-12-18volts-DC-at-/
DIY Hot Air Soldering Iron using 12-18volts DC at 2-3 amps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/P47H/F6B7Q2OT/F65P47HF6B7Q2OT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/P47H/F6B7Q2OT/F65P47HF6B7Q2OT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/P47H/F6B7Q2OT/F65P47HF6B7Q2OT.SMALL.jpg OzzyRoo This is my first eva posting of a DIY article on the web. So excuse me for some typo stuff, protocol etc. The following instructions show how to make a WORKING hot air soldering iron suitable for ALL uses requiring soldering. This hot air soldering iron is not limited to SMT (surface mount technolog...
By: OzzyRoo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/INSANELY-HOT-DIY-Hot-Air-Soldering-iron-%40-15-Volts/
INSANELY HOT DIY Hot Air Soldering iron @ 15 Volts DC and 3.5 amps...PART II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F67/20K6/F6PC9JZ1/F6720K6F6PC9JZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F67/20K6/F6PC9JZ1/F6720K6F6PC9JZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F67/20K6/F6PC9JZ1/F6720K6F6PC9JZ1.SMALL.jpg OzzyRoo 359 degrees centigrade and with room for more ;) This is the permanent version to my earlier prototype. I have added adjustable nozzles, used a smaller heater element and of all things, butchered a scooter handle to hold it all together. If you look at this and my other instructable, you are surely ...
By: OzzyRoo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:54:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-ZipDock/
The ZipDock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F36/B4QX/RUXEQZJITQ5/F36B4QXRUXEQZJITQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F36/B4QX/RUXEQZJITQ5/F36B4QXRUXEQZJITQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F36/B4QX/RUXEQZJITQ5/F36B4QXRUXEQZJITQ5.SMALL.jpg Alan the Great My friend asked me to make him an ipod dock/charger, and this is what happened. I think that it turned out pretty well, despite being made from parts that were found laying around the house. Get your stuff together... First of all, go around the house scrounging old electronics and stuff. You'll ...
By: Alan the Great

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