http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 17:16:48 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-LED-powered-by-Fire/
Emergency Light/Charger from Fire & Water - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SMALL.jpg Joohansson A DIY of a really simple Thermoelectric Emergency Generator from very few parts. Optimized for powering with tealights/candles. With inspiration from my previous projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/ and http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powe...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:04:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-by-Fire/
Smartphone Charger Powered by Fire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SMALL.jpg Joohansson Portable, Compact and Adjustable ThermoElectric Emergency Generator. Background: The reason for this project was to solve a problem I have. I sometimes do several days of hiking/backpacking in the wild and I always bring a smartphone with GPS and maybe other electronics. They need electricity a...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:03:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/18-Round-Infinity-Mirror-Kit/
18" Round LED Infinity Mirror Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems This Instructable covers building of a Chromation Systems 18" Round Infinity Mirror Kit, utilizing a 48 Channel Mono / 16 Channel RGB LED Controller to control 5mm common anode RGB LEDs, 32x along the outside and an optional 16x positioned in the rear mirror. While most of the frame comes already as...
By: ChromationSystems

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:06:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pea-and-Pistachio-Biscotti/
Green Pea and Pistachio Biscotti - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/GHYX/HB58NB53/FW4GHYXHB58NB53.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/GHYX/HB58NB53/FW4GHYXHB58NB53.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/GHYX/HB58NB53/FW4GHYXHB58NB53.SMALL.jpg shesparticular After discovering the joys of using freeze-dried corn in baked goods, I had to give some other dehydrated veggies a shot as well. Green peas and pistachios are a classic and truly outstanding combination, and light and crisp biscotti seemed like as good a vehicle as any to showcase them. Brilliant ...
By: shesparticular

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:08:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Survival-Bracelet-II/
Survival Bracelet II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/ZNGJ/G68H8DM2/FUVZNGJG68H8DM2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/ZNGJ/G68H8DM2/FUVZNGJG68H8DM2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/ZNGJ/G68H8DM2/FUVZNGJG68H8DM2.SMALL.jpg tevers94 You may have seen my first survival bracelet instructable on the cobra braid.  After receiving a comment from lightchaser mentioning the chain sinnet braid, I thought that was a great idea.  This is truly a Survival Bracelet, if you are in need of some rope or cord, you can just pull both ends and t...
By: tevers94

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:29:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Lamp-with-the-help-of-Mother-Nature-CO/
DIY Solar Lamp with help of Mother Nature & CABOT WoodCare Products - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/48JY/H6MEVVNZ/FIB48JYH6MEVVNZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/48JY/H6MEVVNZ/FIB48JYH6MEVVNZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/48JY/H6MEVVNZ/FIB48JYH6MEVVNZ.SMALL.jpg spottedwalker Here is another Solar Light project I made from found and recycled items. My motto is that I don't through away items until I know for sure it has out lived it's usefulness.This project idea came about when I found this weathered tree sapling that a honey suckle vine had helped shape it's unusual f...
By: spottedwalker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Sep 2012 20:52:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bioluminescent-Bacterial-Lightbulb-Water-Polluti/
Bioluminescent Bacterial Lightbulb / Water Pollution Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/A0EQ/H3Z329RJ/FE1A0EQH3Z329RJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/A0EQ/H3Z329RJ/FE1A0EQH3Z329RJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/A0EQ/H3Z329RJ/FE1A0EQH3Z329RJ.SMALL.jpg drdan152 Bioluminescent Bacterial Lightbulb This instructable will show you how to grow and culture your own glowing bacteria and use it to reinvent the light bulb! I"ll show you how to grow your very own Vibrio phosphoreum or Vibrio fischeri from fresh sea fish (squid work well) and culture it onto specia...
By: drdan152

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:26:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-Plastic-Solar-Cells-like-New/
Restoring Plastic Solar Cells like New - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/9YRA/H401V35I/FBZ9YRAH401V35I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/9YRA/H401V35I/FBZ9YRAH401V35I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/9YRA/H401V35I/FBZ9YRAH401V35I.SMALL.jpg spottedwalker Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...
By: spottedwalker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2012 21:28:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-sun-tracker-circuit/
$2 sun tracker circuit - healthy discussion! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/FKN2/H2WEYL88/F25FKN2H2WEYL88.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/FKN2/H2WEYL88/F25FKN2H2WEYL88.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/FKN2/H2WEYL88/F25FKN2H2WEYL88.SMALL.jpg gtoal My apologies to any of the 1400 or so people who've read this Instructable in the day since it was published; I described an idea I was sure would work, and I was so excited to get it out there where people could try it, that I didn't wait until I could get the parts I needed to fully test it myself...
By: gtoal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:15:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Casting-a-Large-Light-Weight-Telescope-Mirror-fro/
Casting a Large, Light-Weight Telescope Mirror from Recycled Glass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/P5LI/H2TJ4MD1/FPTP5LIH2TJ4MD1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/P5LI/H2TJ4MD1/FPTP5LIH2TJ4MD1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/P5LI/H2TJ4MD1/FPTP5LIH2TJ4MD1.SMALL.jpg mdavis19 The first photo below shows a 12.5 inch diameter, 1.5 inch thick, telescope mirror blank, made from recycled glass, that has been lightened by casting the mirror in a mold that made lots of hexagon-shaped pockets in the back of the mirror. This is the story of how I did it. Why light-weight mirror ...
By: mdavis19

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 16:56:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Energy-Saving-Light/
Energy-Saving Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SMALL.gif randofo In the spirit of Earth Day, I have created a revolutionary new energy-saving lighting solution that is only ever on when your eyes are open. This is remarkably more efficient than normal lighting that remains on, even when your eyes are shut. Using my device, you get light when you need it, and dark...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:40:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blanka-Shrunken-Head/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/68GV/GZUB3IWL/F0O68GVGZUB3IWL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/68GV/GZUB3IWL/F0O68GVGZUB3IWL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/68GV/GZUB3IWL/F0O68GVGZUB3IWL.SMALL.jpg mygibzone I shrunk Blanka's head to hang on my rearview mirror to remind me of my "glory days" of Street Fighting! One of my all time favorite characters from Street Fighter is Blanka. He was a feral child in the Brazilian jungles who got his wonderful green color from the chlorophyl in the plants that he use...
By: mygibzone

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:06:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-SOLAR-BOTTLE-BULB/
How to build a SOLAR BOTTLE BULB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/2M6M/GTGCR130/FK52M6MGTGCR130.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/2M6M/GTGCR130/FK52M6MGTGCR130.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/2M6M/GTGCR130/FK52M6MGTGCR130.SMALL.jpg liwanag Light up dark areas in your home during daytime using this green and sustainable concept. Recycle used clear plastic soda bottles, add water+bleach, then install. After installation this solar light bulb can provide approximately 55 watts of light from the sun!  The comments below ha...
By: liwanag

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:12:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Campaign-Lamp/
Campaign Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/MA70/GOL8AV5Z/FS8MA70GOL8AV5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/MA70/GOL8AV5Z/FS8MA70GOL8AV5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/MA70/GOL8AV5Z/FS8MA70GOL8AV5Z.SMALL.jpg wholman With a new political season already shaping up, the landscape is soon to be colonized by millions of bright plastic signs blaring one message or another.  Unfortunately, after victory (or defeat), most of these signs end up in the garbage -- dirty, bent, mangled by angry opponents, or otherwise gene...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2011 10:16:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Beautiful-Green-Chandelier/
The Castaway - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/CEE3/FTK89N2H/F5XCEE3FTK89N2H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/CEE3/FTK89N2H/F5XCEE3FTK89N2H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/CEE3/FTK89N2H/F5XCEE3FTK89N2H.SMALL.jpg TommyHans Hello fellow instructabees! This is an instructable on how to build a big, beautiful, hanging lamp just like this one I have hanging in my room. You may be saying to yourself, "But Tommy, why would I want one of these wonderful, room warming, hipster-huggin, mood makin, hanging gems of glorio...
By: TommyHans

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:19:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/AFFORDABLE-LASER-LIGHT-SHOW/
AFFORDABLE LASER LIGHT SHOW - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SMALL.jpg The Porsche Fan Lasers are fun, but what else can they be used for? Laser light shows are one option. I've been to many concerts where laser shows are used. I've always wanted to have one of my own, but the good, pre-made setups commonly used in concerts are very expensive, usually in the hundreds or thousands of d...
By: The Porsche Fan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:06:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-made-Sun-Jar/
Home-made Sun Jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4K/R1V7/VS4EUR4U6HE/F4KR1V7VS4EUR4U6HE.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4K/R1V7/VS4EUR4U6HE/F4KR1V7VS4EUR4U6HE.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4K/R1V7/VS4EUR4U6HE/F4KR1V7VS4EUR4U6HE.SMALL.jpg cre8tor A solar-powered LED lighted cookie jar reminiscent of the Sun Jar designed by Tobias Wong."Jam jars store jam, the Sun jar collects and stores sunshine so that you can use it at night."Pass around the sunshine, Sunshine. (_)vComponents:1. Ikea glass jar (AUD$3.00)2. Solar garden light (AUD$10.00)3. ...
By: cre8tor

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:44:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cold-Cathode-Light-Tube/
Cold Cathode Light Tube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/QKVY/GECKQ1L4/FL3QKVYGECKQ1L4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/QKVY/GECKQ1L4/FL3QKVYGECKQ1L4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/QKVY/GECKQ1L4/FL3QKVYGECKQ1L4.SMALL.jpg QuackMasterDan Time for a replacement or addition to home-lighting? As normal incandescents and compact fluorescents create rather uninteresting color tones , this guide has been created to create a unique and vivid method of lighting up your living areas. Cold Cathodes, or Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lights (CCFLs)...
By: QuackMasterDan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:28:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Star-Beam-Clock/
LED Star Beam Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/U5RD/GD2JKYYL/F6XU5RDGD2JKYYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/U5RD/GD2JKYYL/F6XU5RDGD2JKYYL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/U5RD/GD2JKYYL/F6XU5RDGD2JKYYL.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems For this design, some Piranha RGB LEDs are positioned around the outside edge of a clock that hangs on the wall. They are slightly angled so their beams will create a star pattern against the wall as it cycles through approx 16million colors. I am using a clock, purchased second hand, 8x RGB Piranh...
By: ChromationSystems

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:06:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Four-Motor-Laser-Spirograph/
Four-Motor Laser Spirograph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/9NJW/G9WJCO7Y/FZR9NJWG9WJCO7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/9NJW/G9WJCO7Y/FZR9NJWG9WJCO7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/9NJW/G9WJCO7Y/FZR9NJWG9WJCO7Y.SMALL.jpg QuackMasterDan Bouncing a laser beam off a mirror rotating at any angle above 0 degrees will create the illusion of a circle to the human eye. Combine two rotating mirrors, and complex shapes begin to emerge. With every additional mirror, the perceived image becomes more complex and intricate, with the ability to ...
By: QuackMasterDan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jun 2010 15:50:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Chair/
K'nex Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/WE84/G0AMJPUS/FL4WE84G0AMJPUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/WE84/G0AMJPUS/FL4WE84G0AMJPUS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/WE84/G0AMJPUS/FL4WE84G0AMJPUS.SMALL.jpg Mr. Muggle furniture made out of k'nex has always fascinated me, that's what motivated me to make this chair out of k'nex. So let's get to business: Pros: 1: it can hold people up to a 100 kilogram (and maybe even more, but I haven't tried). 2: I think it sits quite comfortable. 3: It looks nice. 4: As you se...
By: Mr. Muggle

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:29:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Halide-to-Induction-Light-Conversion/
Metal Halide to Induction Light Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/CC6Y/FWEGKHYG/F6JCC6YFWEGKHYG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/CC6Y/FWEGKHYG/F6JCC6YFWEGKHYG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/CC6Y/FWEGKHYG/F6JCC6YFWEGKHYG.SMALL.jpg uciparking This instructable will show you how to convert a metal halide architectural light, commonly used to illuminate gymnasiums, outdoor stairwells and parking structures, over to a more energy efficient and longer lasting induction lighting setup.While yours may differ, I am demonstrating on a RAB brand ...
By: uciparking

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:14:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mood-Crystal-Light/
Mood Crystal Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/SW26/FVDC5IMD/F03SW26FVDC5IMD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/SW26/FVDC5IMD/F03SW26FVDC5IMD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/SW26/FVDC5IMD/F03SW26FVDC5IMD.SMALL.jpg Plasmana How to make a moody crystal light for under $10! It is time to make good use of the Selenite crystal that has been sitting in my room for ages. I brought the crystal from a collection shop while ago on holiday in Devon for $2. You don't have to use the selenite crystal for this project, you can use ...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 13:42:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/THE-LED-LIGHTBULB/
{THE LED LIGHTBULB} - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/F8GX/FUI0UEUW/FTSF8GXFUI0UEUW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/F8GX/FUI0UEUW/FTSF8GXFUI0UEUW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/F8GX/FUI0UEUW/FTSF8GXFUI0UEUW.SMALL.jpg aandre With energy at shortage, we strive to conserve. Although we attempt to buy the greenest electronics and turn them off as much as we can, we still find ourselves with those energy wasting incandescent bulbs or those mercury infested CFLs. The immediate solution that comes to mind to switch to LED l...
By: aandre

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 May 2009 22:36:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Solar-DS-that-you-will-Never-Need-to-Rechar/
Make a Solar DS "light" (Version 1) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/FEZQ/FQMXEN37/F8KFEZQFQMXEN37.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/FEZQ/FQMXEN37/F8KFEZQFQMXEN37.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/FEZQ/FQMXEN37/F8KFEZQFQMXEN37.SMALL.jpg dark sponge The Nintendo DS Lite seems like it was made to have solar cells put on it. It has a large amount of surface area on the top and bottom that both face upward when the DS is opened. The top and bottom faces each have exactly the right amount of room for two 60x60mm solar cells side by side (four total...
By: dark sponge

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:56:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-LED-lightbulbs/
How to make your own LED lightbulbs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/HAN9/FM7WGPIZ/FC4HAN9FM7WGPIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/HAN9/FM7WGPIZ/FC4HAN9FM7WGPIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/HAN9/FM7WGPIZ/FC4HAN9FM7WGPIZ.SMALL.jpg claudiopolis a tutorial to making commercial-look-a-like LED bulbs. After many attempts to make all sorts of LED-conversions I finnaly found one solution that is simple and efficient. Of course, you do need a great amount of patience in making this but when you consider the countless hours of pure light -low co...
By: claudiopolis

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:36:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Traffic-Cone-Lamp/
Traffic Cone Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/WYWH/FKHQCSJO/FNYWYWHFKHQCSJO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/WYWH/FKHQCSJO/FNYWYWHFKHQCSJO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/WYWH/FKHQCSJO/FNYWYWHFKHQCSJO.SMALL.jpg wholman This lamp is made from a traffic cone, some old OSB, and a couple of threaded rods. The latex rubber cone actually diffuses and transmits light surprisingly well, but I punched a pattern into it with a soldering iron to let some more light out. The base part is optional, but again, it lets a lot m...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:12:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wind-Powered-Yard-Light/
Wind Powered Yard Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/RNJI/FHQPF4S7/FP1RNJIFHQPF4S7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/RNJI/FHQPF4S7/FP1RNJIFHQPF4S7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/RNJI/FHQPF4S7/FP1RNJIFHQPF4S7.SMALL.jpg yokozuna I live in a pretty windy area and decided this might be a fun little project to throw together. It's pretty simple to do, and could easily be improved to make it more permanent and efficient. It would also make a good school project if you have appropriately aged school children. Prepare the old...
By: yokozuna

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:18:28 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/The-Laser-Tunnel-Glove!/
The Laser Tunnel Glove! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/2RPA/FA190FZ7/FDA2RPAFA190FZ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/2RPA/FA190FZ7/FDA2RPAFA190FZ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/2RPA/FA190FZ7/FDA2RPAFA190FZ7.SMALL.jpg Chimera14 Remember those cool weapons that pretty much every alien in every sci-fi movie has? That awesome laser weapon he got straped to his arm and shoot without even tuching? well now you can have one too! The Tunnel Glove has two modes, tunnel AND dot, and the best thing is that it's activated by clutchi...
By: Chimera14

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:02:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Personal-Wicked-Laser-Light-Show/
Personal Wicked Laser Light Show - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/K1MJ/F9N2A16S/F97K1MJF9N2A16S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/K1MJ/F9N2A16S/F97K1MJF9N2A16S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/K1MJ/F9N2A16S/F97K1MJF9N2A16S.SMALL.jpg FathomBoy91 Create your own peronal laser light show with everyday objects. Click here to get your own Green Laser Pointer Click here to view Laser Pointer ForumBe sure to check out the finished product in the video at the end!Check out my other Instructables Laserholic PetsLaserized Music Get all the parts n...
By: FathomBoy91

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Dec 2007 15:08:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Collimator/
Home-Made Collimator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/0GNS/F9AZJJ73/F1X0GNSF9AZJJ73.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/0GNS/F9AZJJ73/F1X0GNSF9AZJJ73.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/0GNS/F9AZJJ73/F1X0GNSF9AZJJ73.SMALL.jpg vcw In this Page, I will show you how to make an Homemade Collimator for your laser! A laser collimator is basically a laser beam adjuster.You could adjust the beam of your laser to as thin as hair(great for burning).Or you could adjust it to go as far as possible, also known as the mRad(the laser beam'...
By: vcw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:17:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Green-Helmet/
The Green Helmet (Solar powered, safety lit, weatherproof bike helmet.) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/6H5D/F8QFG3E4/FS16H5DF8QFG3E4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/6H5D/F8QFG3E4/FS16H5DF8QFG3E4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/6H5D/F8QFG3E4/FS16H5DF8QFG3E4.SMALL.jpg calebjc A solar powered, trickle-charged, weatherproof, safety bike helmet with changeable parts. See 45 second video of helmet 2-minute video of construction and use Charge time: 5-8 hours in full sunlight to charge 4 AA batteries. I used 3 AAA batteries, so it charges in more like 4 hours. It will charg...
By: calebjc

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2007 21:48:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-eco-footprint-living-room-light/
Small eco-footprint living room light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0E/0HM5/F3H22YCK/F0E0HM5F3H22YCK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0E/0HM5/F3H22YCK/F0E0HM5F3H22YCK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0E/0HM5/F3H22YCK/F0E0HM5F3H22YCK.SMALL.jpg marc_alain This instructable demonstrates three processes: 1. How to build an attractive and efficient main light source for the living room. 2. How to perform the life cycle assessment to quantify its advantages. 3. How to relate those improvements to a person's ecological footprint. Too often living rooms a...
By: marc_alain

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:25:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Night-Vision-Headlamp---500%2b-lumens-with-/
Ultimate Night Vision Headlamp - 500+ lumens with only 8 watts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FEN/DINK/TYBEUKIKP7G/FENDINKTYBEUKIKP7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEN/DINK/TYBEUKIKP7G/FENDINKTYBEUKIKP7G.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEN/DINK/TYBEUKIKP7G/FENDINKTYBEUKIKP7G.SMALL.jpg dan Headlamp flashlight technology takes a quantum leap! You can have it all: * Intense brightness * Lightweight * Long life * Low cost * Rechargeable * Unbreakable * Small * Waterproof * Unique shocking turquoise color Race proven! I put the light to the ultimate test by competing in the Gold Rush 24-...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2006 06:28:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Refrigerator-Light/
LED Refrigerator Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FG0/60SP/A8VEPD7R7ZN/FG060SPA8VEPD7R7ZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG0/60SP/A8VEPD7R7ZN/FG060SPA8VEPD7R7ZN.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG0/60SP/A8VEPD7R7ZN/FG060SPA8VEPD7R7ZN.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Why is there a 60 watt heater inside my refrigerator? An incandescent lightbulb is a heater, and I don't want it in my refrigerator wasting energy, even if it only does it when the door is open.For that matter why is the door on the side instead of the top so all the cold air runs out whenever the d...
By: TimAnderson

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