http://www.instructables.com Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:31:20 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-Slingshot/
Desktop Slingshot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/WR9W/HHOFX78U/FXGWR9WHHOFX78U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/WR9W/HHOFX78U/FXGWR9WHHOFX78U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/WR9W/HHOFX78U/FXGWR9WHHOFX78U.SMALL.jpg Znaffi In this is instructable, i am going to show you how to make an easy to use, desktop slingshot. This instructable is in the craft contest, the toy contest and the launch it contest, so it would be very nice if you would vote for me! Bending the paperclip Use the nose pliers to bend the paper clip...
By: Znaffi

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 05:57:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Wooden-Playset/
How to Make a Wooden Playset - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/MV10/HEQEQYS3/FDWMV10HEQEQYS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/MV10/HEQEQYS3/FDWMV10HEQEQYS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/MV10/HEQEQYS3/FDWMV10HEQEQYS3.SMALL.jpg The Rambler This Instructable is a very simple version of a toy playset that I have recently seen around a lot. The idea behind it is that it provides a relatively blank canvas for a child's imagination. A child can play with whatever toys he wants on it and it can be whatever he wants it to be (i.e. a house, a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 09:35:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-The-Tumble-Bean/
How to make the Tumble Bean! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/FV40/HCB8SMVD/F64FV40HCB8SMVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/FV40/HCB8SMVD/F64FV40HCB8SMVD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/FV40/HCB8SMVD/F64FV40HCB8SMVD.SMALL.jpg innovator007 Have you ever been on a plane, car, bus, or train, and are really bored because all you electronic devices died out? Luckily, you can make a fun little toy called the Tumble Bean. The Tumble Bean is a little capsule that you can maneuver in your hand. If you put it on an inclined surface, it will fl...
By: innovator007

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:24:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Spool-Car/
Spool Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/34ND/HAQ3ARGW/FVE34NDHAQ3ARGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/34ND/HAQ3ARGW/FVE34NDHAQ3ARGW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/34ND/HAQ3ARGW/FVE34NDHAQ3ARGW.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a rubber-band powered wooden racer! A great, pocket-sized toy to explore transformation of energy. Bascially, a precursor to the wind-up car... 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 15:13:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Origami-Slinky/
Origami Slinky - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/WL2R/HAQ32JYC/F3CWL2RHAQ32JYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/WL2R/HAQ32JYC/F3CWL2RHAQ32JYC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/WL2R/HAQ32JYC/F3CWL2RHAQ32JYC.SMALL.jpg nickcube4 In this instructable I will teach you how to make a modular Origami Slinky Designed by Jo Nakashima. All credit goes to him. This slinky can tumble down steps, but normal stairs are to big. It does work on smaller stairs. If you want, make a cool box out of cardboard or something, and give it as a g...
By: nickcube4

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 18:18:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Parachute-a-la-CMH/
LED Parachute a la CMH - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/YZ4I/HAUNMYRJ/FF2YZ4IHAUNMYRJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/YZ4I/HAUNMYRJ/FF2YZ4IHAUNMYRJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/YZ4I/HAUNMYRJ/FF2YZ4IHAUNMYRJ.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Create an unidentified floating object! This is a great activity not only on simple circuits, but also on air resistance/drag and aerodynamics. Also easily folds up into the pocket like the parachute people toys, only a lot easier to find at night! This is one of the projects for our Instructables:...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:28:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fishin-fer-Squirrels/
Fishin fer Squirrels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/H44S/HA4MDCIP/FO7H44SHA4MDCIP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/H44S/HA4MDCIP/FO7H44SHA4MDCIP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/H44S/HA4MDCIP/FO7H44SHA4MDCIP.SMALL.jpg carrielynneh Well shoot. We've been fishin for squirrels about 5 years now, and it's as fun as sloppin in the mud on a hot July day. It's easy as pie too-even grandma will get in on the fun. And it sure as heck beats the fun you have trying to find her dentures in the garbage disposal. This game is for any age ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 11:19:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fridge-Magnet-Marble-or-Coin-Run/
Fridge Magnet Marble or Coin Run - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/6QPK/H896RGOJ/FHO6QPKH896RGOJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/6QPK/H896RGOJ/FHO6QPKH896RGOJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/6QPK/H896RGOJ/FHO6QPKH896RGOJ.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash The Fridge Magnet Marble Run is a great toy for kids and big kids to stick on the fridge and play with. It was designed in prodesktop, and can be cut out with a laser cutter, using 3mm material. You can use marbles or coins, the coins will run much slower and require steeper incline than marbles, bu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:16:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/R2D2-Beverage-Machine/
R2D2 Beverage Dispenser! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/Q5NU/H5TVAQDE/FVPQ5NUH5TVAQDE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/Q5NU/H5TVAQDE/FVPQ5NUH5TVAQDE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/Q5NU/H5TVAQDE/FVPQ5NUH5TVAQDE.SMALL.jpg sadR2D2 The R2D2 beverage dispenser Our motivation for this project came from our group’s communal love for arguably the best series known to mankind, Star Wars.  When we first brainstormed the idea, we didn’t know what we wanted to do, we just knew that it would have a Star Wars theme somehow incorporated...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:12:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Car-Push-Toy/
Wire Car Push Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/OE8A/GLFUDX9W/FVOOE8AGLFUDX9W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/OE8A/GLFUDX9W/FVOOE8AGLFUDX9W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/OE8A/GLFUDX9W/FVOOE8AGLFUDX9W.SMALL.jpg skuypers I'm putting this instructable together after creating my first wire car. These are great projects for kids and adults.  They can be as simple or complex as you'd like. Artist Chido Johnson put together the first ever wire car cruise here in Detroit along Woodward Ave. He conducted workshops in the ...
By: skuypers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:25:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Huge-bubble-maker/
Huge bubble maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/LP3F/H4AGJKK7/FSVLP3FH4AGJKK7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/LP3F/H4AGJKK7/FSVLP3FH4AGJKK7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/LP3F/H4AGJKK7/FSVLP3FH4AGJKK7.SMALL.jpg dtackett Hello and welcome to my first instructable. This instructable is how to make a huge bubble maker, now i'm no english teacher so please excuse the grammatical errors. I have seen some youtube videos of these but never found one on how to make one, so i rednecked one and with some trail and error got ...
By: dtackett

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 02:50:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Zoetrope-21/
Make a Zoetrope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/ZKAT/H461XIEF/FBWZKATH461XIEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/ZKAT/H461XIEF/FBWZKATH461XIEF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/ZKAT/H461XIEF/FBWZKATH461XIEF.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Create your own hand-held animation using an optical illusion! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit...
By: Childrens Museum of Houston

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 15:09:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Straw-Oboe/
Straw Oboe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/0UUD/H461XJDQ/FND0UUDH461XJDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/0UUD/H461XJDQ/FND0UUDH461XJDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/0UUD/H461XJDQ/FND0UUDH461XJDQ.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Strike up the band and let's play some music with this straw version of a classic instrument! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Ins...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 13:44:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Symmetrical-Party-Hat/
Symmetrical Party Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/XO4P/H461XETU/FHIXO4PH461XETU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/XO4P/H461XETU/FHIXO4PH461XETU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/XO4P/H461XETU/FHIXO4PH461XETU.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a mathematically fashionable hat! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work tog...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 13:43:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Phototheramin/
Phototheramin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/3PTA/H461SS3J/F2N3PTAH461SS3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/3PTA/H461SS3J/F2N3PTAH461SS3J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/3PTA/H461SS3J/F2N3PTAH461SS3J.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Create a functional circuit diagram that makes an instrument controlled by brightness of light! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 12:42:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnus-Glider/
Magnus Glider - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/44IN/H461WTRW/FJP44INH461WTRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/44IN/H461WTRW/FJP44INH461WTRW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/44IN/H461WTRW/FJP44INH461WTRW.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Use curveball physics to make this glider fly! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families ...
By: Childrens Museum of Houston

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 14:49:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Bubble-Wrap-Balls/
LED Bubble Wrap Balls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/KL06/H3Z32DON/FLAKL06H3Z32DON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/KL06/H3Z32DON/FLAKL06H3Z32DON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/KL06/H3Z32DON/FLAKL06H3Z32DON.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a ball that glows in the dark! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work togeth...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 14:16:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Psycadelic-Shadow-Maker-USB/
Psycadelic Shadow Maker (USB) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/VPLH/H2WEWXOW/F33VPLHH2WEWXOW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/VPLH/H2WEWXOW/F33VPLHH2WEWXOW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/VPLH/H2WEWXOW/F33VPLHH2WEWXOW.SMALL.jpg justbennett Mood light? Night light? Party light? This project could be any of these things, but I think the coolest thing it can do is make rad 3D-ish, multi-color shadow art. This idea came from the Trippy Night Light published in Make by Charles Platt and the "Trippy RGB Color Mixing Night Light" by e024576...
By: justbennett

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:48:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toy-Cruiser/
Toy Cruiser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SMALL.jpg randofo This is an easy to assemble toy car made using lots of high-tech tools. Once you 3D print, and laser cut your parts, the rest can be zip tied and bolted together in minutes. I was initially planning on making more of a hot rod. However, thanks to the slow speed of the servos, it turned out to be mor...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:28:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Wallet-14/
Duct Tape Wallet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/LFSD/H2WEWBBK/FG1LFSDH2WEWBBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/LFSD/H2WEWBBK/FG1LFSDH2WEWBBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/LFSD/H2WEWBBK/FG1LFSDH2WEWBBK.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Don't buy a wallet. Keep your money...in a wallet you make! This is also an excellent introductory project for working with duct tape from which you can spin off and start creating more complex projects. This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jun 2012 14:23:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Throwie-CMH-version/
LED Throwie - CMH version - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/WUJ0/H2WESE9C/F36WUJ0H2WESE9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/WUJ0/H2WESE9C/F36WUJ0H2WESE9C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/WUJ0/H2WESE9C/F36WUJ0H2WESE9C.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make light that sticks! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work together to build ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:22:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chop-Top/
Chop Top - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/Z1AW/H2TJ4JKX/F4CZ1AWH2TJ4JKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/Z1AW/H2TJ4JKX/F4CZ1AWH2TJ4JKX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/Z1AW/H2TJ4JKX/F4CZ1AWH2TJ4JKX.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a top that creates colors from black! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 16:09:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-First-Synth/
My First Synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SMALL.jpg randofo The kid synth came about as I sat hunched over a tangled mess of synthesizer wires. My friend Oliver came over, assessed the situation, and said, "You know you have succeeded in making the world's most complicated children's toy." While my initial reaction was to grunt at him, and shoo him away, I l...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 15:43:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gyro-Flyer/
Gyro Flyer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/D7DZ/H2MYEJFU/F40D7DZH2MYEJFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/D7DZ/H2MYEJFU/F40D7DZH2MYEJFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/D7DZ/H2MYEJFU/F40D7DZH2MYEJFU.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a cylindrical paper airplane! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work togethe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 09:34:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sentriduino-Its-the-all-new-Sentry-turret-made-of/
Sentriduino! Its the all new Sentry turret made of recycled things you would find around your house! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SMALL.jpg simonfrfr Hey guys, Today I would like to show you how to make a simple sentry turret out of household Items! You would only need to get an Arduino UNO or Mega, a Ping))) Ultrasonic Range finder, two servos, and an electronic water squinter! The rest of the project is things that you may find around your hous...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:12:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Picaxe-Programmable-Giggle-Box/
Picaxe Programmable Giggle Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/OOOV/GS3BDASG/FMMOOOVGS3BDASG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/OOOV/GS3BDASG/FMMOOOVGS3BDASG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/OOOV/GS3BDASG/FMMOOOVGS3BDASG.SMALL.jpg justbennett This was my first Picaxe project. Actually, my first complete circuit to design and build. The hardest part of the project is the soldering, but if I can do it you can do it. Basically, it is a little box with a push button and two light sensors (3 inputs). It has an LED and piezo (2 outputs). I h...
By: justbennett

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 00:06:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-easy-sailboat-Protei-0091/
Fun & easy sailboat [Protei 009.1] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SMALL.jpg frits297 We are two students from the Technical University of Eindhoven and we are currently working on Protei, an open-source initiative to develop sailing drones to clean the oceans.  We designed and built a sailboat that could be easily adapted to different designs, we also took into account to built it ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:27:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Felted-Cat-Toy-Easy-Free-No-Knitting-Required/
Felted Cat Toy - Easy, Free, No Knitting Required - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/9Y3E/GXL5OT0L/FBJ9Y3EGXL5OT0L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/9Y3E/GXL5OT0L/FBJ9Y3EGXL5OT0L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/9Y3E/GXL5OT0L/FBJ9Y3EGXL5OT0L.SMALL.jpg pltate Did you just get a couple of cute, adorable kittens and forget to buy them some cat toys?  Fret no more.  Gather together some scrap yarn and make your own cat toys in no time at all.  What I like about this toy is that it is easy to make and requires no knitting.  Plus, these steps and measurements...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:07:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Ice-Boat-made-out-of-Ice-Eco-Friendly-FRE/
Kids Ice Boat made out of Ice!! Eco-Friendly & FREE! Fun Kids Toy! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/J7LI/GWKKN1IZ/F65J7LIGWKKN1IZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/J7LI/GWKKN1IZ/F65J7LIGWKKN1IZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/J7LI/GWKKN1IZ/F65J7LIGWKKN1IZ.SMALL.jpg TabbyDeAnne Today my absolutely wonderful six year old son came to me and said that he was bored and wanted to go back to school. (It's Christmas break for almost another week!) This both shocked me and made me a little sad. I must have been enjoying his company way more than he was mine. I can’t remember EVE...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:58:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Airplane-Glider-from-Grampa-D/
Paper Airplane Glider from Grampa D - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/0BX2/GTUC020H/FRW0BX2GTUC020H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/0BX2/GTUC020H/FRW0BX2GTUC020H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/0BX2/GTUC020H/FRW0BX2GTUC020H.SMALL.jpg matt.e.jenkins I have very fond memories of my "Grampa D" from when I was little. He taught me how to make the World's Best Paper Airplane and today I can share it with you. This paper airplane design has been enjoyed and played with for 3 generations. The front is blunt so it can take a crash and keep going. It i...
By: matt.e.jenkins

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:49:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kaleido-paper/
Kaleido-paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/Z7V7/GSGYII24/FQYZ7V7GSGYII24.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/Z7V7/GSGYII24/FQYZ7V7GSGYII24.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/Z7V7/GSGYII24/FQYZ7V7GSGYII24.SMALL.jpg gogglecrab In this instructable I'll be showing you how to make a cool little paper toy that is easy to make and very fun to play with! Let's begin! Here's a video of it in action when complete! &amp...
By: gogglecrab

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:56:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Boats/
Cardboard Boats - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/6IHH/GQ5OB6II/FCP6IHHGQ5OB6II.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/6IHH/GQ5OB6II/FCP6IHHGQ5OB6II.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/6IHH/GQ5OB6II/FCP6IHHGQ5OB6II.SMALL.jpg Lissastrata Cardboard boats!  Fun for big and little ones alike.  Plus, if one of your nautical vessels should crash, sink, or float away to broader horizons, it isn’t a great loss (more of an opportunity to make some new ones). Supplies/Tools ·         Scrap cardboard ·         Scrap wax/candle...
By: Lissastrata

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:53:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Matchbox-Car-One-Transformer/
One Matchbox Car, One Transformer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/PSLK/GPLJ1VA5/F5BPSLKGPLJ1VA5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/PSLK/GPLJ1VA5/F5BPSLKGPLJ1VA5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/PSLK/GPLJ1VA5/F5BPSLKGPLJ1VA5.SMALL.jpg splazem As a kid, I loved playing with toy cars. But when I first learned about transformers, I wished I had my own transformer, not a small, puny toy car. Recently, I was in a toy shop and saw these matchbox cars that transformed into transformers. At first I thought, "Wow, these are awesome!" But then I r...
By: splazem

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 21:17:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sleep-n-Tweet/
Sleep n' Tweet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/4GJ7/GP7IS9UN/FQP4GJ7GP7IS9UN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/4GJ7/GP7IS9UN/FQP4GJ7GP7IS9UN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/4GJ7/GP7IS9UN/FQP4GJ7GP7IS9UN.SMALL.jpg Mikeverter The Sleep n' Tweet Now I am lucky enough to work at the greatest company in the world as a University of Waterloo, co-op student. It might not even be a company you’ve heard of yet. They’re named Upverter and we are trying to change the way people design...
By: Mikeverter

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:46:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/eKitty-Your-virtual-cat/
eKitty: Your virtual cat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/R4JU/FU6LW5W8/FUXR4JUFU6LW5W8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/R4JU/FU6LW5W8/FUXR4JUFU6LW5W8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/R4JU/FU6LW5W8/FUXR4JUFU6LW5W8.SMALL.jpg grandtippler eKitty is a cat cushion with an LCD photo frame built into its head. The LCD screen cycles through six different faces at 15 second intervals. We originally built eKitty to see the reaction of people when shown a simple cute toy with changing emotions. In this case smile, smirk, wink, sleep, and hap...
By: grandtippler

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 May 2009 15:48:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scare-Bear/
Scare Bear - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/V5UY/GFA43O5V/F26V5UYGFA43O5V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/V5UY/GFA43O5V/F26V5UYGFA43O5V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/V5UY/GFA43O5V/F26V5UYGFA43O5V.SMALL.jpg scooter76 This Instructable is my entry for the Halloween contest.  I have witnessed my 1 year old son be quite violent with some of his teddy bears, so I thought I would try and represent some of this abuse in his new, and now favorite teddy. It also gives the bear a little to fight back with. This 'Scare B...
By: scooter76

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:42:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Speaker-Creature/
Speaker Creature - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/5FXW/G5KP7XIB/FU25FXWG5KP7XIB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/5FXW/G5KP7XIB/FU25FXWG5KP7XIB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/5FXW/G5KP7XIB/FU25FXWG5KP7XIB.SMALL.jpg 62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer The Speaker Creature is a renewable energy vibrobot made from the speaker found inside a computer case. Thanks to its renewable energy source, the fun never ends... well at least until the string breaks... or you drop dead from exhaustion. Yet, imagine how much fun you will have before exhaustion se...
By: 62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:50:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Sock-ta-pus/
The Sock-ta-pus! (**With Updates!**) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/CWCA/FY3KH843/F80CWCAFY3KH843.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/CWCA/FY3KH843/F80CWCAFY3KH843.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/CWCA/FY3KH843/F80CWCAFY3KH843.SMALL.jpg shesparticular I'm a big fan of octopi, squid, and other tentacled creatures, and I don't know how anyone wouldn't be. Using a pair of socks, some stuffing, and a needle and thread, you can create this nifty stuffed version that's perfect for kids or any other cephalopod-loving folk. You'll Need. . . - a pa...
By: shesparticular

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:47:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Travels-Games-Pocket-Size-Fun/
Altoids Tin Travel Games - Pocket Size Fun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/U82S/FWEGK2OV/FCDU82SFWEGK2OV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/U82S/FWEGK2OV/FCDU82SFWEGK2OV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/U82S/FWEGK2OV/FCDU82SFWEGK2OV.SMALL.jpg jphphotography Altoids tins are amazing things and here is yet another fun use for them. While this instructable includes a checker/chess board, tic-tac-toe, and backgammon the possibilities are really endless so feel free to add your own ideas. Materials Needed: Altoids 50g Tin (Rectangular) Printer Glue (Spray ...
By: jphphotography

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:41:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Keith-Ki-Domo-kun-Instructables-Keith-Kid-Domo-k/
Keith-Ki-Domo-kun, Instructables' Keith-Kid Domo-kun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/CDZE/FUPUPMFZ/FIDCDZEFUPUPMFZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/CDZE/FUPUPMFZ/FIDCDZEFUPUPMFZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/CDZE/FUPUPMFZ/FIDCDZEFUPUPMFZ.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Got a little monster that won't quit whining? Make them a plush Keith-Ki-Domo-kun with flashing LED eyes and big mouth. Based on the Instructables' avatar of Keith-Kid, this Domo is also starting to discover the world out there. It is sometimes scary and tough, the world that is, but a pat on the ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 18:52:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Instructables-Lithium-Rain-Somebody-Needs-a-Hug-R/
Instructables' Lithium Rain Somebody Needs a Hug Robo-heart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/4P9W/FU6LRFNP/FMK4P9WFU6LRFNP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/4P9W/FU6LRFNP/FMK4P9WFU6LRFNP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/4P9W/FU6LRFNP/FMK4P9WFU6LRFNP.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad A perfect accompaniment to dealing with snide or snarky comments all day. Other than having aloe lotion to soothe the BURN, this adorable Instructables' Lithium Rain Robo-heart can help you bring out that pent-up emotion just simmering inside.But wait, this makes a perfect gift for Mother's Day or ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 May 2009 21:02:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Plush-Easy-Button/
Custom Plush Easy Button - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/EC7K/FU6LRAY8/FRGEC7KFU6LRAY8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/EC7K/FU6LRAY8/FRGEC7KFU6LRAY8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/EC7K/FU6LRAY8/FRGEC7KFU6LRAY8.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad with personalized Mother's Day message or any message. Do you have the voice of somebody that only a mother can love and needs to be heard over and over again? This is the perfect gift for giving to someone who would appreciate a personalized message from their dear offspring or you just want to h...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 May 2009 22:42:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Transformer-Nebulos/
Lego Transformer: Nebulos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/4PQW/FIVMNRG3/FX84PQWFIVMNRG3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/4PQW/FIVMNRG3/FX84PQWFIVMNRG3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/4PQW/FIVMNRG3/FX84PQWFIVMNRG3.SMALL.jpg Mepain Yet another Lego Transformer by yours truly. Body Here we will build the body. Body: Continued The body-building continues. Torso A pretty easy step. Follow the pictures and yellow boxes. Wings Here we'll make and connect his wings/backpack. Arms Build the arms. Another simple step....
By: Mepain

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:15:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Rollie/
LED Rollie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/ZKX7/FF8XB71T/FP8ZKX7FF8XB71T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/ZKX7/FF8XB71T/FP8ZKX7FF8XB71T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/ZKX7/FF8XB71T/FP8ZKX7FF8XB71T.SMALL.jpg Artificial Intelligence The LED Rollie is a pretty silly, but funny thing.Simply roll it through your neighbourhood and you'll gain a lot of attention.I got the idea of the LED rollie when I was bored, and I saw this roll of solder, but without solder. I found out, that 2 AAA batteries fitted perfectly into the center of t...
By: Artificial Intelligence

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:26:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Snowmanthesizer---Thing-A-Day---Day-2/
Snowmanthesizer - Thing A Day - Day 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/RADY/FC2E8QFU/F47RADYFC2E8QFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/RADY/FC2E8QFU/F47RADYFC2E8QFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/RADY/FC2E8QFU/F47RADYFC2E8QFU.SMALL.jpg randofo The other evening I was cutting endless sheets of robot stickers to make all the kids happy. Yes, just slicing away, minding my own business, and just then our fearless leader Eric walks in hands me three odd-looking plastic things. He informs me that they are electronic junk acquired at some schmoo...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2008 19:42:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Squishy-Breast-Stress-Relief-Toy/
Squishy Breast Stress Relief Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FGM/OEDR/F6S8Z2YK/FGMOEDRF6S8Z2YK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGM/OEDR/F6S8Z2YK/FGMOEDRF6S8Z2YK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGM/OEDR/F6S8Z2YK/FGMOEDRF6S8Z2YK.SMALL.jpg donnauwanna Noticing that my breasts provide a source of comfort for my partner, I decided to take matters into my own hands and make him a personalized version of a classic erotic novelty: a squishy boob-shaped stress relief toy, modeled after one of my very own. Maybe now he'll leave me alone so I can get imp...
By: donnauwanna

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:33:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-plushie-stuffed-toy/
How to make a plushie (stuffed toy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FQH/ZBWI/8L7ET9K558I/FQHZBWI8L7ET9K558I.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQH/ZBWI/8L7ET9K558I/FQHZBWI8L7ET9K558I.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQH/ZBWI/8L7ET9K558I/FQHZBWI8L7ET9K558I.SMALL.jpg GiveMeMyCawwot In this indestructable i will demonstrate how to make a cute "critter" plushie from the classic arcade game Doukutsu (by pixel studios) Step 1 (Fabric) You need to get some fabric, preferably something soft the easyest way to get this is to cut apart old t-shirts the amount of fabric you need wil...
By: GiveMeMyCawwot

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:52:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Bendy-Toy/
Make Your Own Bendy Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FET/UN92/F2DSDR40/FETUN92F2DSDR40.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FET/UN92/F2DSDR40/FETUN92F2DSDR40.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FET/UN92/F2DSDR40/FETUN92F2DSDR40.SMALL.jpg randofo I was inspired by the rubber origami instructable to play around with Plasti Dip. One of the things that I chanced upon turned out to be a great deal of fun and so I'm posting it here in order to spread the cheer.This is a quick and dirty way to make your own bendy stick figure toys. They provide ho...
By: randofo

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