http://www.instructables.com Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:30:51 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-TTL-Logic-Coin-counter/
Building a TTL Logic Coin counter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/YR0Q/HHS9W19D/FMCYR0QHHS9W19D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/YR0Q/HHS9W19D/FMCYR0QHHS9W19D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/YR0Q/HHS9W19D/FMCYR0QHHS9W19D.SMALL.jpg sncarter This is a TTL logic coin counter that counts Canadian coins as they are manually sorted and dropped into 6 jars. Apparently some of you want to attempt to build the coin counter which was previously published only as a video demonstration of it operating. Okay here you go, I built this so long ago, ...
By: sncarter

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:05:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Demonstration-of-an-old-school-TTL-Logic-Coin-Coun/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/525F/HHS9W13Z/FWQ525FHHS9W13Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/525F/HHS9W13Z/FWQ525FHHS9W13Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/525F/HHS9W13Z/FWQ525FHHS9W13Z.SMALL.jpg sncarter This video is a demonstration of a coin counter I built from TTL logic. You would probably never do this nowadays. I started designing this around 1991 and finally finished getting it working around ~ 2000+ due to lack of a work space, business travel etc. Enjoy the video. If you really, really want...
By: sncarter

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:56:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Taser-Gun--1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/0OI2/HHYLVLTV/FDQ0OI2HHYLVLTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/0OI2/HHYLVLTV/FDQ0OI2HHYLVLTV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/0OI2/HHYLVLTV/FDQ0OI2HHYLVLTV.SMALL.jpg TopDIY In this video i am showing you how to make a Taser Gun out of a bug zapper !
By: TopDIY

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:16:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermopile-Sensor/
Thermopile Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/NHYD/HFSHTGHS/F96NHYDHFSHTGHS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/NHYD/HFSHTGHS/F96NHYDHFSHTGHS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/NHYD/HFSHTGHS/F96NHYDHFSHTGHS.SMALL.jpg number8wire A thermopile is a device that converts thermal energy into electrical voltage.  It's what you find in those in-ear infrared thermometers or remote temperature probes used in the food industry. there are lots of cool applications they can be used for including motion sensors, temperature probes, fir...
By: number8wire

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:40:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-present-mysterious/
Make your present mysterious!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/J06F/HHOFUV6F/FH5J06FHHOFUV6F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/J06F/HHOFUV6F/FH5J06FHHOFUV6F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/J06F/HHOFUV6F/FH5J06FHHOFUV6F.SMALL.jpg Candymanproductions A friend of mine really loves chips, so I decided to give him a box of them for his birthday. Unfortunately, he suspected that I was going to give him that, so I had to think of something to make the box seem like it carried something else - in this case - something that rattled! The dialogue on hi...
By: Candymanproductions

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:05:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Synchronization-for-Music/
Arduino Synchronization for Music - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/FZUF/HHS9KSU2/FPEFZUFHHS9KSU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/FZUF/HHS9KSU2/FPEFZUFHHS9KSU2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/FZUF/HHS9KSU2/FPEFZUFHHS9KSU2.SMALL.jpg Abnormal Force Hello, Instructables readers. Once upon a time, it was exam week at my university. I think most of my exams must have been over because I was slowly writing this inefficient but functional code forever. Anyways, my roommate and I had just ordered a bunch of ATMega328 chips along with a bunch of oth...
By: Abnormal Force

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:24:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-An-Audio-Reactive-LED-Circuit/
Creating An Audio-Reactive LED Circuit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/XQ78/HHS9JZYR/FE0XQ78HHS9JZYR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/XQ78/HHS9JZYR/FE0XQ78HHS9JZYR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/XQ78/HHS9JZYR/FE0XQ78HHS9JZYR.SMALL.jpg cozzbp These instructions will help you learn how to construct an audio-reactive LED circuit.  Familiarity with electronics and soldering is strongly recommended  Barring any circuit errors, the task should take no more than an hour. This circuit can easily be expanded and integrated into other projec...
By: cozzbp

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:58:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Tracker-in-the-Internet-Cloud/
Solar Tracker in the Internet Cloud - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/954N/HHTE0PGU/FL0954NHHTE0PGU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/954N/HHTE0PGU/FL0954NHHTE0PGU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/954N/HHTE0PGU/FL0954NHHTE0PGU.SMALL.jpg MidnightMaker I have entered this Instructable into the Green Design Contest, Battery Powered Contest and Epilog Challenge contests. Your votes will help get more awesome stuff into my garage, which will enable me to make more contributions to this site :-) This is a Solar Tracker. A full size, internet cloud c...
By: MidnightMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:01:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Flower-Wateter/
Automatic Flower Wateter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/36NI/HHS9KOVB/F4M36NIHHS9KOVB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/36NI/HHS9KOVB/F4M36NIHHS9KOVB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/36NI/HHS9KOVB/F4M36NIHHS9KOVB.SMALL.jpg razeksk A simple project that will automatically water your flowers when the soil gets dry. Only using two Simple Circuits and some supplies from your local hardware store, you’ll be sitting back enjoying lemonade while your plants water themselves in no time! All done with Simple Circuits.  Check out our ...
By: razeksk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:07:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Honey-I-Shrunk-the-Arduino-Moving-from-Arduino-t/
Honey, I Shrunk the Arduino: Moving from Arduino to ATtiny and writing your code in pure AVR-C - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/VXGO/HHJOINW3/FCBVXGOHHJOINW3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/VXGO/HHJOINW3/FCBVXGOHHJOINW3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/VXGO/HHJOINW3/FCBVXGOHHJOINW3.SMALL.jpg internaut Arduino is a great hard- and software platform, but with all its features it is also a bit bloated and often you only need a small part of all the features. Sometimes your project requires to have smaller and cheaper devices. What you might need is the ATtiny microcontroller! For about $1 you can ge...
By: internaut

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:54:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Write-Your-Own-LED-Cube-Show-For-Arduino/
How To Write Your Own LED Cube Show For Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/KGLI/HHS5FAY3/F9UKGLIHHS5FAY3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/KGLI/HHS5FAY3/F9UKGLIHHS5FAY3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/KGLI/HHS5FAY3/F9UKGLIHHS5FAY3.SMALL.jpg jtmanders There are Many Instructables out there teaching you how to build an LED cube, however only a few actually help you write the code to go with it but rather just give you some to use, thus stopping your creative potential! Also there are many different ways to program the cube, but this is one of the ...
By: jtmanders

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:43:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Security-System-and-Access-Control-with-Arduino-an/
Security System and Access Control with Arduino and RFID - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/EJ4X/HHMI59BJ/F0CEJ4XHHMI59BJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/EJ4X/HHMI59BJ/F0CEJ4XHHMI59BJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/EJ4X/HHMI59BJ/F0CEJ4XHHMI59BJ.SMALL.jpg BIGDOG1971 Security System and Access Control with Arduino and RFID This project is an evolotuin of my first project called "Arduino - Security System and Access Control" As you can see at the blog http://arduinobymyself.blogspot.com.br/2012/03/arduino-sistema-de-seguranca-controle.html (sorry but this proje...
By: BIGDOG1971

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 10:53:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Amp-1W/
Pocket-Sized Amp 1W - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/4SKF/HHOFNVFT/FYP4SKFHHOFNVFT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/4SKF/HHOFNVFT/FYP4SKFHHOFNVFT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/4SKF/HHOFNVFT/FYP4SKFHHOFNVFT.SMALL.jpg bird123457 This project is fun and useful! You can use it to increase the volume of your headphones, speakers or you could even use it in coalition with an electric guitar. It will roughly take you around 2 hours to complete.  Supplies You will need: Project box JB07-1-1-1 chip (2x) 220u electr...
By: bird123457

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 05:05:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Turn-Your-Initials-Into-a-Circuit/
Make Your Initials Look Nerdier! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/RA5H/HHMI8YAJ/FZPRA5HHHMI8YAJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/RA5H/HHMI8YAJ/FZPRA5HHHMI8YAJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/RA5H/HHMI8YAJ/FZPRA5HHHMI8YAJ.SMALL.jpg nodcah This is a simple circuit that turns your initials into a nerdy masterpiece. This project is aimed for beginners, but can be reproduced by anyone!  The circuit consists of a coin cell battery powering an LED, but is resisted by a sensor of your choice. If you liked this ible, be sure to leave feedb...
By: nodcah

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 19:28:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mailbox-That-Actually-Emails-You/
Mailbox That Actually Emails You - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/XPZN/HHMI6KT7/FUCXPZNHHMI6KT7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/XPZN/HHMI6KT7/FUCXPZNHHMI6KT7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/XPZN/HHMI6KT7/FUCXPZNHHMI6KT7.SMALL.jpg saintmeh What if your mailbox would email you when the mail lady delivered your mail?  It would be funny, that's what.  In this tutorial I'm going to teach you how to make a mailbox that does just that! Submitted by Montana Ethical Hackers for the Instructables Sponsorship Program! First get all your mate...
By: saintmeh

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 05:21:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronics-kit-for-the-visually-impaired/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/3KVS/HHJOCIW7/FZP3KVSHHJOCIW7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/3KVS/HHJOCIW7/FZP3KVSHHJOCIW7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/3KVS/HHJOCIW7/FZP3KVSHHJOCIW7.SMALL.jpg andrew mcneil Electronics kit for the visually impaired. Instructables Competition to design an electronics kit inspired me to produce this prototype kit for the visually impaired. As far as I know there is not a kit like this on the market. PDF and CWZ files can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/folde...
By: andrew mcneil

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 13:26:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SS-Fog-Pirate-Cannon/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/BW4F/HHJOM8QD/F9UBW4FHHJOM8QD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/BW4F/HHJOM8QD/F9UBW4FHHJOM8QD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/BW4F/HHJOM8QD/F9UBW4FHHJOM8QD.SMALL.jpg abugslife99 This is a pirate fog cannon (with light) that I made to help advertise VBS. The kids really loved playing with it. You would press the trigger and it would shoot fog and the light would flash. Unfortunately I ran out of time to add speakers. Making it was surprisingly easy: - roughed out the form ...
By: abugslife99

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 22:40:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-RF-Controlled-Fire-Effects/
Wireless RF Controlled Fire Effects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/1C9Z/HH2W3CKF/FB21C9ZHH2W3CKF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/1C9Z/HH2W3CKF/FB21C9ZHH2W3CKF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/1C9Z/HH2W3CKF/FB21C9ZHH2W3CKF.SMALL.jpg sheetmetalalchemist Cavemen invented fire about a zillion years ago, and ever since that day man has been coming up with ever more inventive ways of making bigger and bigger fireballs. Here's my attempt to bring your homo erectus style flame effects into the modern day universe of Justin Beiber and Twitter. This wirele...
By: sheetmetalalchemist

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2013 16:01:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Electronics-Conductive-Paints-Inks-and-Mo/
Paper Electronics: Conductive Paints, Inks, and More - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/ZB42/HHI4UKII/FO0ZB42HHI4UKII.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/ZB42/HHI4UKII/FO0ZB42HHI4UKII.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/ZB42/HHI4UKII/FO0ZB42HHI4UKII.SMALL.jpg icecats      This Instructable is all about the amazing technology of paper electronics and conductive materials. Instead of using stubborn wires and your rusty soldering skills to painstakingly connect components, why not use paint and glue? This tutorial will share various recipes to create your very own ...
By: icecats

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2013 12:07:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Stereo-Amplifier/
Pocket Stereo Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/7EC8/HH2VKZ61/FQK7EC8HH2VKZ61.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/7EC8/HH2VKZ61/FQK7EC8HH2VKZ61.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/7EC8/HH2VKZ61/FQK7EC8HH2VKZ61.SMALL.jpg drac5290 a while a go i came across this instructable: Rechargable pocket sized amplifier and loved the idea of a pocket sized audio amp but was disappointed but its lack of capability, namely only using mono amplification and only having 1 output option  hence the idea for the stereo amplifier was born doin...
By: drac5290

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2013 03:38:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-Battery-Powered-Electronics-to-Run-on-AC/
Convert Battery Powered Electronics to Run on AC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/HHK1/HH2VMT5V/FS4HHK1HH2VMT5V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/HHK1/HH2VMT5V/FS4HHK1HH2VMT5V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/HHK1/HH2VMT5V/FS4HHK1HH2VMT5V.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos We use batteries to power a lot of our electronics. But there are some battery powered devices that don't necessarily need to be portable all the time. One example is my son's battery powered swing. It can be moved around but it usually stays in the same general area. In cases like these it might be...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2013 13:57:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Water-Bottles-Into-Alcohol-Fueled-Rockets-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/E4G9/HH2VOK40/FJZE4G9HH2VOK40.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/E4G9/HH2VOK40/FJZE4G9HH2VOK40.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/E4G9/HH2VOK40/FJZE4G9HH2VOK40.SMALL.jpg TopDIY This video demonstrates how the combustion of alcohol can be used to launch water bottles very long distances with the help of a very simple launcher. This is a very easy to make but very powerful.
By: TopDIY

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2013 12:48:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Proximity-Sensing-Origami-Flower/
Proximity Sensing Origami Flower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/ZGSE/HH2VXVHQ/FMFZGSEHH2VXVHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/ZGSE/HH2VXVHQ/FMFZGSEHH2VXVHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/ZGSE/HH2VXVHQ/FMFZGSEHH2VXVHQ.SMALL.jpg donovand Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding.  In this project, with a little help from an Arduino, you can bring your origami into the 21st century and make it an interactive art! The result shown here uses Bare Conductive paint to give an origami flower proximity sensing powers.  When...
By: donovand

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jun 2013 16:35:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Street-Traffic-Light/
Arduino Street Traffic Light - Breadboard Edition - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/0TNM/HH2VNY06/FOB0TNMHH2VNY06.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/0TNM/HH2VNY06/FOB0TNMHH2VNY06.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/0TNM/HH2VNY06/FOB0TNMHH2VNY06.SMALL.gif allhandsactive Build a simple Arduino powered Traffic Light with us! This instructable is meant to walk you through almost every step, but there are a few assumptions. Read over the intro and the first step to make sure you are fully prepared! This is the breadboard version, a more realistic traffic light will be ...
By: allhandsactive

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 15:50:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bedside-Table-Dual-Lamp-with-iPod-Docking-Station/
Bedside Table Dual Lamp with iPod Docking Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/ISJY/HH2VNVAU/F3GISJYHH2VNVAU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/ISJY/HH2VNVAU/F3GISJYHH2VNVAU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/ISJY/HH2VNVAU/F3GISJYHH2VNVAU.SMALL.jpg The KAUST School Note: View images for detailed instructions.  Dimensions and Labels Tools You Will Need Hacksaw Drill Assorted Drill Bits Hot Glue Hot Glue Gun Screwdriver Screws Staple Gun Staples Files General Materials Assorted electronic parts (motherboa...
By: The KAUST School

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 11:29:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Wire-and-Loop-Toy/
Pocket-Sized Wire and Loop Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/FEXU/HH2VWCT0/FZYFEXUHH2VWCT0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/FEXU/HH2VWCT0/FZYFEXUHH2VWCT0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/FEXU/HH2VWCT0/FZYFEXUHH2VWCT0.SMALL.jpg bird123457 This is a small, simple and fun project that is guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment! The aim of the game is to loop the loop all the way around the wire without touching it. If the loop touches the wire it makes the buzzer sound and light flash. Supplies You will need: A buzzer ...
By: bird123457

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 05:24:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Digispark-DIY-The-smallest-USB-Arduino/
Digispark DIY: The smallest USB Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/MAA2/HH2VJNW1/FKPMAA2HH2VJNW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/MAA2/HH2VJNW1/FKPMAA2HH2VJNW1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/MAA2/HH2VJNW1/FKPMAA2HH2VJNW1.SMALL.jpg smching Digispark is an ATtiny85 based microcontroller development board come with USB interface. Coding is similar to Arduino, and it use the familiar Arduino IDE for development. Digispark is copyrighted by Digistump LLC (digistump.com) and the full license is here: http://digistump.com/wiki/digispark/po...
By: smching

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 07:16:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DC-Motor-Controller/
Easy DC Motor Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/RLG9/HH2VNEHS/F6ZRLG9HH2VNEHS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/RLG9/HH2VNEHS/F6ZRLG9HH2VNEHS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/RLG9/HH2VNEHS/F6ZRLG9HH2VNEHS.SMALL.jpg mgingerich If you're building a robot or other microcontrolled gadget, you will need to drive DC motors forwards and backwards. In this instructable, I'll demonstrate a simple and inexpensive circuit that controls a DC motor from two I/O pins. It requires no integrated circuits, and uses commonly available par...
By: mgingerich

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 19:02:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Microbial-Fuel-Cell-easy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/3CR6/HH2VN7F4/FG33CR6HH2VN7F4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/3CR6/HH2VN7F4/FG33CR6HH2VN7F4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/3CR6/HH2VN7F4/FG33CR6HH2VN7F4.SMALL.jpg paultnylund Let me know if you need any help building one of your own. My partner on the project was Marcia Rojas if you need to cite this. Please remember to vote for this Instructable in the Green Design Contest! Blueprint: http://goo.gl/Z3Nuf During our testing, we occasionally saw spikes of up to 6 volts ...
By: paultnylund

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 13:57:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/combinatorial-logic-simulator/
combinatorial logic simulator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/954F/HH2W54TB/FIJ954FHH2W54TB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/954F/HH2W54TB/FIJ954FHH2W54TB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/954F/HH2W54TB/FIJ954FHH2W54TB.SMALL.jpg ramzys32  The purpose of work: design and made a ELECTRONIC MODEL for the practical work carried out on simple logic gates, the last of associates to explore some combinatorial logic function and wire the basis of sequential circuits and those more advance. In this work a theoretical part will con exclaims...
By: ramzys32

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 12:48:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Drink-O-Meter/
The Drink-O-Meter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/915W/HH2VU0OK/F4C915WHH2VU0OK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/915W/HH2VU0OK/F4C915WHH2VU0OK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/915W/HH2VU0OK/F4C915WHH2VU0OK.SMALL.jpg tcone Some projects are inspired by a legitimate need, some are the result of moments when you say "wouldn't it be cool if...", and some lie in between.  This idea began closer to the second option but as it's progressed, I've realized that perhaps it could be a useful item in the right context. I starte...
By: tcone

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 11:34:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Pocket-Sized-Anti-Theft-Alarm-/
DIY Pocket Sized Anti-Theft Alarm ! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/18KG/HH11O2FC/F7B18KGHH11O2FC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/18KG/HH11O2FC/F7B18KGHH11O2FC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/18KG/HH11O2FC/F7B18KGHH11O2FC.SMALL.jpg vsuresh1 IS somebody  pinching  your stuff and you can't find who it is?don't know who that somebody is?then this instructable is for you to catch them red handed! in this instructable i will show you how to make a pocket sized  intruder alarm that is lightweight and portable.The project involves 2 parts - t...
By: vsuresh1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 23:23:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Nerdy-Clear-Ciruit-Bracelet/
$2 Nerdy Clear Cirucit Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/Q1JU/HGH6Y0JV/FCOQ1JUHGH6Y0JV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/Q1JU/HGH6Y0JV/FCOQ1JUHGH6Y0JV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/Q1JU/HGH6Y0JV/FCOQ1JUHGH6Y0JV.SMALL.jpg shotgunshane            The look of electronic circuits and PCB has grown more and more popular in the last few years. People like to looks of integrated circuit chips and resistors, these define electronics for the less knowledgeable in the field of circuitry. This bracelet takes a cheap price, a cool result, s...
By: shotgunshane

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 13:23:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/555-on-demand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/KDRZ/HH11B4SQ/F7QKDRZHH11B4SQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/KDRZ/HH11B4SQ/F7QKDRZHH11B4SQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/KDRZ/HH11B4SQ/F7QKDRZHH11B4SQ.SMALL.jpg sumeet.barua http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKPO5_yn_FM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWdkqwCUqMY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOS4EvS7yXI please view this for info. it was made for someone special....little bit of electronics and craft made it possible..... (Components : ic555, l293de, relay , a moto...
By: sumeet.barua

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 04:09:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/lovely-one-with-555make-your-girl-friend-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/UEF3/HH2VZ5MV/FUUUEF3HH2VZ5MV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/UEF3/HH2VZ5MV/FUUUEF3HH2VZ5MV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/UEF3/HH2VZ5MV/FUUUEF3HH2VZ5MV.SMALL.jpg sumeet.barua http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOS4EvS7yXI and  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWdkqwCUqMY
By: sumeet.barua

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 23:37:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Pocket-Sized-Fun-Intruder-Alarm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/0MV7/HGZO4EKS/F0W0MV7HGZO4EKS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/0MV7/HGZO4EKS/F0W0MV7HGZO4EKS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/0MV7/HGZO4EKS/F0W0MV7HGZO4EKS.SMALL.jpg bird123457 I hope you like this project! If you have any questions please feel free to leave them below.
By: bird123457

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 14:01:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/City-lights/
City lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/5BXR/HGZO4CLH/FHV5BXRHGZO4CLH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/5BXR/HGZO4CLH/FHV5BXRHGZO4CLH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/5BXR/HGZO4CLH/FHV5BXRHGZO4CLH.SMALL.jpg made_by_kyle City lights is a fun project for kids of all ages to begin to learn a bit about soft circuits and an opportunity to create a fun at home project based either on your home city or one in your imagination. You will build simple block style buildings integrating LEDs for visual fun, there is a simple a...
By: made_by_kyle

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 12:11:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-reactionary-gentlemanly-sculpture-with-123/
Make a reactionary, gentlemanly sculpture with 123D Make- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/YXSF/HGZNWZIV/FTGYXSFHGZNWZIV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/YXSF/HGZNWZIV/FTGYXSFHGZNWZIV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/YXSF/HGZNWZIV/FTGYXSFHGZNWZIV.SMALL.jpg khietman This instructable will teach you how to make a small sculpture of a man which will play a simple melody when you remove his hat. I frequently use 123D Make for projects and I like finding different ways to make use of it. This particular piece will use an LED in the man's head that, when exposed to ...
By: khietman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 20:55:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Automatic-Singing-Beaker-bot/
Animatronic Singing Beaker-bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SMALL.jpg vigothecarpathian Hello Instructables readers! I'd like you to meet my buddy Beaker-bot. As you probably already know, Beaker is the Lab Assistant at Muppet Labs and hapless victim of numerous lab accidents. Well, I set out to create a Muppet calibur style Beaker out of stuff that I had lying around in my basement. T...
By: vigothecarpathian

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:49:39 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...
By: womai

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:15:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-and-Tune-an-AM-Radio/
How to Build and Tune an AM Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/Q2S5/HGU2JK8C/FS6Q2S5HGU2JK8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/Q2S5/HGU2JK8C/FS6Q2S5HGU2JK8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/Q2S5/HGU2JK8C/FS6Q2S5HGU2JK8C.SMALL.jpg nyc640 Introduction and Motivation The purpose of this Instructable is to demonstrate how to design and build a resonator circuit that will let us tune to a given AM radio frequency. We will also briefly discuss how radio frequencies are transmitted and how amplitude modulation (AM) works. Equipment ...
By: nyc640

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 19:02:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ArduinoPID-FAN-Controller/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/RIM3/HGU2JI5D/FCQRIM3HGU2JI5D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/RIM3/HGU2JI5D/FCQRIM3HGU2JI5D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/RIM3/HGU2JI5D/FCQRIM3HGU2JI5D.SMALL.jpg BIGDOG1971 These videos are a complement to my other instructable about Arduino_PID. Now we have a FAN speed controller. I hope you enjoy this project. Cheers. Instructions about the project: The DC motor driver: The reflective optical sensor: Fan control in operatio...
By: BIGDOG1971

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 11:46:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-POLOLU-5V-Output-as-POWERTUBEs-acces/
Pocket-Sized USB charger for bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/UERG/HGU2LM7E/FCIUERGHGU2LM7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/UERG/HGU2LM7E/FCIUERGHGU2LM7E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/UERG/HGU2LM7E/FCIUERGHGU2LM7E.SMALL.jpg frapedia An accessory for the "POWERTUBE" battery pack which has been presented by me in another instructable or any other battery between 2.7-11.8v.   What happens when the battery of your phone or mp3 dry out while riding your bicycle? POLOLU S7V8A will do it's magic! For specs see here.   The S7...
By: frapedia

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 11:15:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Soda-Can-alcohol-Stove-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SMALL.jpg TopDIY I'll show you how to make a great little portable stove from stuff you probably have laying around your house! It's perfect for camping, backpacking, and power outages Learn how to make the "ultimate alcohol stove" from aluminum soda can ! This is a How-to video for making the most classical desig...
By: TopDIY

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 20:48:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Radio-Other-Remote-tester/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/7O4R/HGU2MNMS/FGO7O4RHGU2MNMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/7O4R/HGU2MNMS/FGO7O4RHGU2MNMS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/7O4R/HGU2MNMS/FGO7O4RHGU2MNMS.SMALL.jpg shparvez001 In this Instructable i will show to to construct a Remote tester, Which can test whether your remote is working or not. For this You will need  a small piece of verro board, A Tsop, a buzzer, LED(Optional) Wire and regular soldering kit. Yes of course during Checking you will need Battery and A re...
By: shparvez001

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 19:36:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Incredibly-useful-bench-tool-for-electronics-geeks/
Incredibly useful bench tool for electronics geeks (and others) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/33G4/HGU2OUGI/F7633G4HGU2OUGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/33G4/HGU2OUGI/F7633G4HGU2OUGI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/33G4/HGU2OUGI/F7633G4HGU2OUGI.SMALL.jpg nwlaurie One day, many many moons ago I needed a little, pokey,picky, pully sort of hooking tool.  I found an old cheap'n nasty screwdriver, held it in the flame of a blowtorch until it glowed VERY red and just bent the tip over with a pair of pliers. Not very far but just far enough that it served its purpo...
By: nwlaurie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 03:17:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Nightlight-Low-Voltage-with-Timer/
Pocket-Sized Nightlight, Low Voltage with Timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SMALL.jpg MrTinkerer This little gadget is for the the little kids. It creates an ever changing palet of colorful lights on the wall and ceiling. It uses the ever popular 555 timer (gateway drug equivalent in electronics) to turn itself off in 15 (+ or - 3) minutes. The voltage in low enough to be battery operated but w...
By: MrTinkerer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 22:09:44 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.
By: tealk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Ways-to-Play-with-Sphero-Obstacle-Course/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SMALL.jpg gosphero School is almost out. Are you ready to play? With household items like sticky notes, paper clips, thumbtacks, binder clips, dry erase markers, video game boxes, and even video game controllers, you can have loads of fun this summer making obstacle courses for your Sphero. Have a favorite place in y...
By: gosphero

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 08:40:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Wand-that-can-turn-Electrical-Appliances-On-/
Magic Wand that can turn Electrical Appliances On and Off - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/GHRV/HET1AQHE/F3PGHRVHET1AQHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/GHRV/HET1AQHE/F3PGHRVHET1AQHE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/GHRV/HET1AQHE/F3PGHRVHET1AQHE.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos Do you know a kid that likes to pretend that they are a wizard or a fairy princess? How would you like to give them a toy wand that can turn on/off electronic devices like magic? You may even be able to teach them a thing or two about electronics in the process. In this instructable I am going to s...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

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