Instructables: exploring - - map http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 01:51:22 PDT BLOX v1.01 A Treasure Map http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Treasure-Map/
A Treasure Map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/IDK3/HGH6RJ4Z/FG1IDK3HGH6RJ4Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/IDK3/HGH6RJ4Z/FG1IDK3HGH6RJ4Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/IDK3/HGH6RJ4Z/FG1IDK3HGH6RJ4Z.SMALL.jpg feistydonut I like making stuff for kids and came up with a fairly easy treasure map. It can take a long time but overall the project is easy. I want projects to be big and have a lot of little details, the kind that can take years to discover and maybe a little disturbing.  For this instructable you will need...
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Wed, 15 May 2013 11:37:03 PDT
How to make a 3D topographic map http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-3D-topographic-map/
How to make a 3D topographic map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/PUAJ/HFD176JS/FHLPUAJHFD176JS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/PUAJ/HFD176JS/FHLPUAJHFD176JS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/PUAJ/HFD176JS/FHLPUAJHFD176JS.SMALL.jpg MIstyLeo12 I created a 3D topographic map because in my class we where to make maps of an area which a non-fictional book we where reading where taking place in. So I wanted to be different than the rest thus I made a topographic but I took it a step farther and made a 3D topographic map. I created this map at...
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:23:19 PDT
Fantasy Map Luminaries http://www.instructables.com/id/Fantasy-Map-Luminaries/
Fantasy Map Luminaries - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/FRW8/HEXS6TCC/FH2FRW8HEXS6TCC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/FRW8/HEXS6TCC/FH2FRW8HEXS6TCC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/FRW8/HEXS6TCC/FH2FRW8HEXS6TCC.SMALL.jpg ChrysN A few years ago laxap posted these gorgeous Tea Light Lamps which I have always wanted to make myself.  I finally got around to it, though I made a geekier version.  I used video game maps instead of the Japanese prints used in the original. And like laxap's original, they are easy to make. What y...
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Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:59:14 PDT
DIY Thrors' map http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Thrors-map/
DIY Thrors' map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/OEIR/HCV8X6CN/FFVOEIRHCV8X6CN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/OEIR/HCV8X6CN/FFVOEIRHCV8X6CN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/OEIR/HCV8X6CN/FFVOEIRHCV8X6CN.SMALL.jpg OrIsIt Some of us like books, especially the maps in them. I really like "The Hobbit" and I thought I should make Thror's map. And here I am! This can work on any printed map/drawing/writing. Printing I couldn't find a suitable map to print, all of them were black or white or weren't the same map as the...
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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:28:58 PST
How to Make an Image Map Using GIMP http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Image-Map-Using-GIMP/
How to Make an Image Map Using GIMP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/TUFW/HCJOATTQ/FRCTUFWHCJOATTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/TUFW/HCJOATTQ/FRCTUFWHCJOATTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/TUFW/HCJOATTQ/FRCTUFWHCJOATTQ.SMALL.jpg Sunkicked This is a quick tutorial on how to make an image map using GIMP. GIMP is a free image editing program that looks and feels like many of the higher end programs available commercially. I would estimate the learning curve to be of moderate difficulty, varying upon your familiarity with other types of ...
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Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:55:29 PST
Map Heart Valentines 3D Picture Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/Map-Heart-Valentines-3D-Picture-Frame/
Map Heart Valentines 3D Picture Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VW6K/HCJOBC04/FPNVW6KHCJOBC04.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VW6K/HCJOBC04/FPNVW6KHCJOBC04.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VW6K/HCJOBC04/FPNVW6KHCJOBC04.SMALL.jpg Mr_o_uk Bristol is where I met my wife to be, and is where we now have our home. I thought I would make something to record that! You can make this for yourself or you can make it as a present. It cost me just over £6 to make. Dont forget to vote for me in the valentines competition. Thanks.  Date Made:...
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Sun, 3 Feb 2013 11:42:27 PST
Aged Map of Middle Earth http://www.instructables.com/id/Aged-Map-of-Middle-Earth/
Aged Map of Middle Earth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/GTNJ/HAVGJRRA/F7HGTNJHAVGJRRA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/GTNJ/HAVGJRRA/F7HGTNJHAVGJRRA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/GTNJ/HAVGJRRA/F7HGTNJHAVGJRRA.SMALL.jpg DIY Micah This year for Christmas I decided to create a present for my wife. We are both nerds and the release of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" put into motion a project I had wanted to do for a while but had put on a back burner due to school. My wife has always voiced a desire to have a large map on t...
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Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:43:35 PST
European Wood Wall Map http://www.instructables.com/id/European-Wood-Wall-Map/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/AFKC/HANAYLJW/F6XAFKCHANAYLJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/AFKC/HANAYLJW/F6XAFKCHANAYLJW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/AFKC/HANAYLJW/F6XAFKCHANAYLJW.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios This is one of the few strictly 'art' related projects I have ever done.  It was quite a bit of fun and I liked the way it turned out.
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Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:03:20 PST
Geo Data Logger: Arduino+GPS+SD+Accelerometer to log, time-stamp, and geo-tag sensor data http://www.instructables.com/id/Geo-Data-Logger-ArduinoGPSSDAccelerometer-to-l/
Geo Data Logger: Arduino+GPS+SD+Accelerometer to log, time-stamp, and geo-tag sensor data - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/QSOW/H9G19FVY/F2MQSOWH9G19FVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/QSOW/H9G19FVY/F2MQSOWH9G19FVY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/QSOW/H9G19FVY/F2MQSOWH9G19FVY.SMALL.jpg techbitar UPDATES Feb 6, 2013: Featured on GeoAwesomeness http://geoawesomeness.com/?p=3388 Nov 24, 2012: Featured on Hackaday http://goo.gl/XX9oy Nov 21, 2012: Featured by John Boxall @ Freetronics http://goo.gl/OvnNC Nov 20, 2012: Featured on Dangerous Prototypes http://goo.gl/ve6Eu INTRO...
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Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:10:41 PST
Globetrotter map http://www.instructables.com/id/Globetrotter-map/
Globetrotter map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/J0GL/H7UQJKS2/F2WJ0GLH7UQJKS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/J0GL/H7UQJKS2/F2WJ0GLH7UQJKS2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/J0GL/H7UQJKS2/F2WJ0GLH7UQJKS2.SMALL.jpg dil1 I always thought it would be neat to have a way to document the places I have been, so I have created a globetrotter map to do so. Here are the supplies I used and the steps I took to get my finished product. Its far from perfect, which is why I have also included suggestions to make this project be...
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Sat, 6 Oct 2012 16:44:52 PDT
Archery Target Folder http://www.instructables.com/id/Archery-Target-Folder/
Archery Target Folder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/EOW7/H6WG6803/F0CEOW7H6WG6803.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/EOW7/H6WG6803/F0CEOW7H6WG6803.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/EOW7/H6WG6803/F0CEOW7H6WG6803.SMALL.jpg juliatheninja I compete in archery, and after competitions, there are always a bunch of leftover 122 cm FITA target faces. The club lets us keep used targets if we want. I kept a target face my sister used, because it was in pretty good shape for surviving a half fita shoot. I also wanted a cool folder for schoo...
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Sun, 9 Sep 2012 19:19:00 PDT
Wooden Neighborhood Map http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Neighborhood-Map/
Wooden Neighborhood Map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/2GPP/H4AGE6RP/F272GPPH4AGE6RP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/2GPP/H4AGE6RP/F272GPPH4AGE6RP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/2GPP/H4AGE6RP/F272GPPH4AGE6RP.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus This wooden map of San Francisco is all made out of one piece of plywood and shows all of the neighborhoods of the city thanks to different types of wood stain. supplies What was used in the making of this map  - 1/4" plywood  - laser cutter (or coping saw)  - 5 different types of wood stain...
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Thu, 2 Aug 2012 15:37:57 PDT
Mod Podge that shiz!, A memory/shadow box of epic proportions. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mod-Podge-that-shiz-A-memoryshadow-box-of-epic-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/8O61/H5405OF7/FUE8O61H5405OF7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/8O61/H5405OF7/FUE8O61H5405OF7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/8O61/H5405OF7/FUE8O61H5405OF7.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo Yep, I discovered mod podge, it's amazing. My first project was to make a shadow box for my boyfriend from our past camping trip. I didn't want to get rid of the trail map we had because I'm a packrat and don't throw anything out  it's sentimental. I have a part of the map in my locket he gave me on...
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Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:45:32 PDT
Track your route! (using arduino, microSD card shield, and GPS) http://www.instructables.com/id/Track-your-route-using-arduino-microSD-card-shi/
Track your route! (using arduino, microSD card shield, and GPS) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/Q1TD/H4VQ69IE/F73Q1TDH4VQ69IE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/Q1TD/H4VQ69IE/F73Q1TDH4VQ69IE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/Q1TD/H4VQ69IE/F73Q1TDH4VQ69IE.SMALL.jpg gabriellalevine Using Arduino Mega, MediaTek MT3329 GPS, Arduino MicroSD data logging shield, and a couple of 9V batteries, make a small unit that can go anywhere, and then map the journey in a simple step.  Hardware needed Micro SD card  MicroSD card shield Arduino Mega GPS unit batteries perf board switch ...
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Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:24:25 PDT
Animated Watercolour Map for Cycle Tour/Race Videos http://www.instructables.com/id/Animated-Watercolour-Map-for-Cycle-TourRace-Video/
Animated Watercolour Map for Cycle Tour/Race Videos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/YVWH/H4AGJY61/FFUYVWHH4AGJY61.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/YVWH/H4AGJY61/FFUYVWHH4AGJY61.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/YVWH/H4AGJY61/FFUYVWHH4AGJY61.SMALL.jpg ossum Introduction I always record GPS traces of my cycle expeditions, as well as often recording videos, so when I go somewhere interesting I like to combine the two when I get back home. After coming across Stamen's beautiful watercolour maps, I knew that I had found the missing ingredient. My process n...
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:26:06 PDT
Tube Wine Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Tube-Wine-Rack/
Tube Wine Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/B6FP/H4AGDBIZ/FVOB6FPH4AGDBIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/B6FP/H4AGDBIZ/FVOB6FPH4AGDBIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/B6FP/H4AGDBIZ/FVOB6FPH4AGDBIZ.SMALL.jpg ansanma Made this wine rack from scraps, inspired by these ideas: http://www.casasugar.com/DIY-Mailing-Tube-Wine-Rack-635729 http://www.inewidea.com/2010/03/01/22865.html mixed with others instructables I published some time ago. My intention is use it as a decoration item, so I don't hide the whole leng...
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Sun, 8 Jul 2012 08:35:15 PDT
String Art Map http://www.instructables.com/id/String-Art-Map/
String Art Map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/TMGU/H2WEVY0S/FWPTMGUH2WEVY0S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/TMGU/H2WEVY0S/FWPTMGUH2WEVY0S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/TMGU/H2WEVY0S/FWPTMGUH2WEVY0S.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo I've seen a few string art maps recently that I thought were adorable and wanted to make a string art map of California that really showcased my love of the Bay Area.  Plus I haven't done string art since I was a kid!  This seemed like the perfect reason to revisit a fun craft.   I heart string art!...
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Tue, 5 Jun 2012 02:06:31 PDT
San Francisco Neighborhood Wood Wall Map http://www.instructables.com/id/San-Francisco-Neighborhood-Wood-Wall-Map/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/1YEO/H2WELO2H/FRJ1YEOH2WELO2H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/1YEO/H2WELO2H/FRJ1YEOH2WELO2H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/1YEO/H2WELO2H/FRJ1YEOH2WELO2H.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Find SOMA. And the Panhandle. The Richmond and Sunset (both Inner and Outer.) North Beach. La Misión. All on this beautiful laser-cut wooden map featuring San Francisco’s iconic neighborhoods. San Franciscans! You can just use my .eps files to make your own. Other citizens! You can adapt this for y...
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Mon, 4 Jun 2012 10:26:39 PDT
How to Plan your Route with Google Maps http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Plan-your-Route-with-Google-Maps/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FV8/FOF5/H2WEUISV/FV8FOF5H2WEUISV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FV8/FOF5/H2WEUISV/FV8FOF5H2WEUISV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FV8/FOF5/H2WEUISV/FV8FOF5H2WEUISV.SMALL.jpg RU4Realz Have you ever wondering how to get to a destination via driving/walking/taking public transportation?  Ever wonder if the place you are headed is safe?  Did you know that Google Maps gives directions and can show you "street view" images of most anywhere in the world?  In this instructable I'll guid...
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Thu, 31 May 2012 18:58:25 PDT
Laser Etched World Map http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Etched-World-Map/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/BJ2O/H2WESDWW/F6JBJ2OH2WESDWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/BJ2O/H2WESDWW/F6JBJ2OH2WESDWW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/BJ2O/H2WESDWW/F6JBJ2OH2WESDWW.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam Butterfly projection, naturally. Picture traced in Inkscape, laser etched on wood. Stained with red oak stain. I made it at TechShop!
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Thu, 31 May 2012 14:49:54 PDT
Viewing Current location on Offline maps on Android phones http://www.instructables.com/id/Viewing-Current-location-on-Offline-maps-on-Androi/
Viewing Current location on Offline maps on Android phones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/GQZ5/H1YOHHVG/FF4GQZ5H1YOHHVG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/GQZ5/H1YOHHVG/FF4GQZ5H1YOHHVG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/GQZ5/H1YOHHVG/FF4GQZ5H1YOHHVG.SMALL.jpg Strydon One can view the current location on the city map without GPRS/4g/Wifi connections needed. Getting Offline maps for Android Phones S/W Needed:    1 on PC: Mobile Atlas Creator  : http://mobac.sourceforge.net/    2 rmap (on Android Phone) : Android Market: rmap 1. Download & Install Mobile atlas ...
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Sun, 6 May 2012 09:53:23 PDT
Make paper look older http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-paper-look-older/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/NBV6/H1KHAS1G/FQINBV6H1KHAS1G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/NBV6/H1KHAS1G/FQINBV6H1KHAS1G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/NBV6/H1KHAS1G/FQINBV6H1KHAS1G.SMALL.jpg Georgemk It's tutorial who can help you to get fun making the treasure map or some history project! Don't get bored...
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Sat, 5 May 2012 16:44:51 PDT
Giant Map Ampersand http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Map-Ampersand/
Giant Map Ampersand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/ZPNH/H1JUJEZ1/FPQZPNHH1JUJEZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/ZPNH/H1JUJEZ1/FPQZPNHH1JUJEZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/ZPNH/H1JUJEZ1/FPQZPNHH1JUJEZ1.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe Recently I have been putting some time into making my studio a bit more presentable. Now that I can outsource all my messy work to Nottingham Hackspace I can focus on a more tidy space. When reading my new favourite blog Apartment Therapy I noticed a penchant for giant letters. As you can see from ...
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Fri, 4 May 2012 13:47:59 PDT
Cardboard tube Map Holster http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-tube-Map-Holster/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/3OD3/H01NGDFD/FDQ3OD3H01NGDFD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/3OD3/H01NGDFD/FDQ3OD3H01NGDFD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/3OD3/H01NGDFD/FDQ3OD3H01NGDFD.SMALL.jpg Misac-kun Hello everyone! i made this map holster with a cardboard tube i has laying around. it came from a mail to the lan house i used to work! the tube came just in time, i was in need for something to keep my pepers safe without folding em' just wanted to share it and if i find one more, i will be doing ...
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Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:21:09 PDT
Route map w/ bikemap.net http://www.instructables.com/id/Route-map-w-bikemapnet/
Route map w/ bikemap.net - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/CFX3/H0FLBGS8/FI7CFX3H0FLBGS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/CFX3/H0FLBGS8/FI7CFX3H0FLBGS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/CFX3/H0FLBGS8/FI7CFX3H0FLBGS8.SMALL.jpg camirrakiu (i wrote this entry originally to the EntreRayos site... in spanish, in this instructable i'll put two versions: the original (spanish) and the translated (with the robotical google-translater). En más de una ocasión hemos querido planear con antelación un paseo en bicicleta, nos gustaría sab...
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Sun, 1 Apr 2012 08:24:45 PDT
The World Puzzle - How to learn your countries the fun way. (laser cut) by Samuel Bernier http://www.instructables.com/id/The-World-Puzzle-How-to-learn-your-countries-the/
The World Puzzle - How to learn your countries the fun way. (laser cut) by Samuel Bernier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/O25M/GYW6GMAT/F19O25MGYW6GMAT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/O25M/GYW6GMAT/F19O25MGYW6GMAT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/O25M/GYW6GMAT/F19O25MGYW6GMAT.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier Have you ever seen one of these videos where a journalist interviews students and adults, asking them to point Iran out on a map? The result is often funny, and so is this game. Over a hundred countries, some of them you never heard about, in a puzzle race. Here is how to make one of the best geogra...
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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:07:27 PST
Journey Remembrance Map http://www.instructables.com/id/Journey-Remembrance-Map/
Journey Remembrance Map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/J6U6/GYN8W24G/FFQJ6U6GYN8W24G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/J6U6/GYN8W24G/FFQJ6U6GYN8W24G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/J6U6/GYN8W24G/FFQJ6U6GYN8W24G.SMALL.jpg nevets_mcd Make an old looking map that takes a hiking trip and turns it into memories. I originally thought of this as a non- traditional Valentine’s day gift to give.  I like to hike and I think a hike makes a very nice date. What a better way to remember a nice time out together then to make an actual map ...
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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:31:35 PST
Pirate Map http://www.instructables.com/id/Pirate-Map/
Pirate Map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/2O8T/GXTKPEDZ/FW72O8TGXTKPEDZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/2O8T/GXTKPEDZ/FW72O8TGXTKPEDZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/2O8T/GXTKPEDZ/FW72O8TGXTKPEDZ.SMALL.jpg chicopluma When kid, I used to make my own pirate maps painting a paper with brown shoe polish and burning the edges, but they always ended turn apart, so I make my cousin a durable one made of a piece of khaki fabric  I found. Your design First, draw the map on paper, i traced Costa Rica from a real map to...
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Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:59:02 PST
Arduino Star Map http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Star-Map/
Arduino Star Map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/2QSI/GVEI9M6M/FU52QSIGVEI9M6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/2QSI/GVEI9M6M/FU52QSIGVEI9M6M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/2QSI/GVEI9M6M/FU52QSIGVEI9M6M.SMALL.jpg Djandco Hi, This is my take on MrTrick's Star map http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Map/ with a little inspiration from qazwsx755's RGB Arduino project and of course meawert's programming advice. I thank you all for what now adornes the wall of my living room. After seeing MrTrick do his rather impress...
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Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:19:19 PST
How to Make a Map Ring http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Map-Ring/
How to Make a Map Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X01Y/GSI522ZK/F4NX01YGSI522ZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X01Y/GSI522ZK/F4NX01YGSI522ZK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X01Y/GSI522ZK/F4NX01YGSI522ZK.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I made a box from layered paper some time ago, since then I've wanted to try to make other things using this method, one idea I had was to make a ring. Seeing that maps seem to be rather popular right now I made my ring from strips of paper cut from a map.  In this instructable I will show you how t...
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Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:11:51 PDT
Share Outdoor Adventures on TrailRambler.com http://www.instructables.com/id/Share-Outdoor-Adventures-on-TrailRamblercom/
Share Outdoor Adventures on TrailRambler.com - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/4R51/GS3BDGAI/F2G4R51GS3BDGAI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/4R51/GS3BDGAI/F2G4R51GS3BDGAI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/4R51/GS3BDGAI/F2G4R51GS3BDGAI.SMALL.jpg nwiles Lots of people around the world are taking outdoor trips these days, and there are numerous resources to help you plan a trip.  Trail Rambler is a website devoted to helping people learn about destinations and plan their next trips.  Users can share their maps, pictures, and descriptions of their tr...
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Mon, 5 Sep 2011 19:30:04 PDT
Night and Day Clock! http://www.instructables.com/id/Night-and-Day-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/9H17/GS4EJ2UN/F4M9H17GS4EJ2UN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/9H17/GS4EJ2UN/F4M9H17GS4EJ2UN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/9H17/GS4EJ2UN/F4M9H17GS4EJ2UN.SMALL.jpg WyoJustin (This is a simple conversion of FlorinC's amazing Wise Clock 3)  This project displays an animated map that dipicts where the sun is shining on the surface of the Earth.  No need to set a timezone here.  This is truly a global clock.  I've always admired the GeoChron clock but for normal people it...
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Sat, 3 Sep 2011 16:33:21 PDT
Neighborhood Terrain Model http://www.instructables.com/id/Neighborhood-Terrain-Model/
Neighborhood Terrain Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/E6Q7/GQYGKHK2/FNJE6Q7GQYGKHK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/E6Q7/GQYGKHK2/FNJE6Q7GQYGKHK2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/E6Q7/GQYGKHK2/FNJE6Q7GQYGKHK2.SMALL.jpg danorama723 Most of us have been exposed to geographic relief maps during our grade school years. Remember those cheap vacuum-thermoformed plastic 3D maps that used to hang on our classroom walls? They usually depicted our entire state, and invariably some curious kid over the years poked his finger into it, le...
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Thu, 4 Aug 2011 23:22:34 PDT
Customised Map Letters (on the cheap!) http://www.instructables.com/id/Customised-Map-Letters-on-the-cheep/
Customised Map Letters (on the cheap!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/QDU5/GQRAVNWQ/F9JQDU5GQRAVNWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/QDU5/GQRAVNWQ/F9JQDU5GQRAVNWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/QDU5/GQRAVNWQ/F9JQDU5GQRAVNWQ.SMALL.jpg Infinite_Ideas While I love map covered letters I don't love the £12+ that they charge for them online and urban outfitters. These letters are super chunky and come in at only £3.75 a letter but for wall mounted letters they would only work out just 75p each. (Website details at the end or in my profile) Material...
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Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:20:26 PDT
Black Ops 5 SOLO Stratagy (edit) http://www.instructables.com/id/Black-Ops-5-SOLO-Stratagy/
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Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:52:10 PDT
Map your network visually. http://www.instructables.com/id/Map-your-network-visually/
Map your network visually. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/CSD8/GPBDH1EN/FQXCSD8GPBDH1EN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/CSD8/GPBDH1EN/FQXCSD8GPBDH1EN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/CSD8/GPBDH1EN/FQXCSD8GPBDH1EN.SMALL.jpg Computothought This is a nice little graphical utility to graph out what and who might be on your network. Makes documentation much easier for those in charge of the network to assess networking assets. You can certainly use it for business, but I love using it for home also. We will be using jnetmap for linux. Im...
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Fri, 1 Jul 2011 09:37:57 PDT
Map Envelope Inserts http://www.instructables.com/id/Map-Envelope-Inserts/
Map Envelope Inserts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/8VLU/GPAS2UU9/FWS8VLUGPAS2UU9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/8VLU/GPAS2UU9/FWS8VLUGPAS2UU9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/8VLU/GPAS2UU9/FWS8VLUGPAS2UU9.SMALL.jpg shesparticular Particularly for weddings with a lot of folks coming in from out of town, including a map along in your invitation can help keep your guests from getting lost. While a map printed on a little card is nice and all, it's standard and can get forgotten or misplaced. Map envelope inserts, however, are a...
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Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:18:01 PDT
Cool Coasters http://www.instructables.com/id/Cool-Coasters/
Cool Coasters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/AFA9/GOW3Z6M3/FMHAFA9GOW3Z6M3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/AFA9/GOW3Z6M3/FMHAFA9GOW3Z6M3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/AFA9/GOW3Z6M3/FMHAFA9GOW3Z6M3.SMALL.jpg omgcutie2 Hi Everybody! This is my first Instructable - coasters wich I made and think are pretty cool. I'm giving this to someone I  know and came up with this idea a few days ago. So comment ! Materials  The fist step is to gather all your materials.      -siccors       -foam paint brush       -cardbo...
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Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:23:15 PDT
MAP CASE from DUCT TAPE http://www.instructables.com/id/MAP-CASE-from-DUCT-TAPE/
MAP CASE from DUCT TAPE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/BST4/GOHMGL2T/FCPBST4GOHMGL2T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/BST4/GOHMGL2T/FCPBST4GOHMGL2T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/BST4/GOHMGL2T/FCPBST4GOHMGL2T.SMALL.jpg oldsod Clearing the trunk of my car, I realized that I had amassed a PILE of maps and directions. Despite using a GPS when I can - I'd NEVER throw out those paper maps. You never know when your GPS battery will fail. Besides, sometimes its fun to just look at the maps and see what's around you. Tools & su...
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Sat, 4 Jun 2011 13:53:30 PDT
How to Fold a Topo Map http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fold-a-Topo-Map/
How to Fold a Topo Map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/XIOT/GOHMANUV/FQHXIOTGOHMANUV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/XIOT/GOHMANUV/FQHXIOTGOHMANUV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/XIOT/GOHMANUV/FQHXIOTGOHMANUV.SMALL.jpg 3leftturns Topographic Maps aren't cheap. Well, in most cases they aren't free. Protecting your map is protecting an investment that will give years of use. This instructable will demonstrate (and remind myself) how to fold a map to fit in quart sized ziplocks. I prefer the quart size, so I can put the map in ...
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Sat, 4 Jun 2011 13:43:44 PDT
String Map Timelapse (Basel) http://www.instructables.com/id/String-Map-Timelapse-Basel/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/TQLQ/GN77W1PI/FJLTQLQGN77W1PI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/TQLQ/GN77W1PI/FJLTQLQGN77W1PI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/TQLQ/GN77W1PI/FJLTQLQGN77W1PI.SMALL.jpg Picture-Bandit Hello World,  Ok I was stumbling arround the web when I have seen a link, I think on Make Blog, for this: http://london-underground.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-make-string-tube-map.html And I thought, hey that looks fun and easy. Also making it with the locale Publictransportation Maps will give ...
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Tue, 3 May 2011 09:01:43 PDT
Applique Quilting a Map http://www.instructables.com/id/Applique-Quilting-a-Map/
Applique Quilting a Map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/WC7E/GM9QLL9M/FL5WC7EGM9QLL9M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/WC7E/GM9QLL9M/FL5WC7EGM9QLL9M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/WC7E/GM9QLL9M/FL5WC7EGM9QLL9M.SMALL.jpg antibromide I love maps and decided I wanted a fabric version so I used applique quilting techniques to make a globe bag for myself. The following is my technique for applique quilting! Click here for higher quality pictures Supplies & Equipment Supplies: Decorative Fabric - I found 3 fat quarter bundles ...
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Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:34:38 PDT
Make a Map Book Using Google Maps http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Map-Book-Using-Google-Maps/
Make a Map Book Using Google Maps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/RWP1/GHFJXR0D/FWURWP1GHFJXR0D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/RWP1/GHFJXR0D/FWURWP1GHFJXR0D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/RWP1/GHFJXR0D/FWURWP1GHFJXR0D.SMALL.jpg frazeeg The other day I was looking at the bookstore for a Street Guide for DuPage County, IL since my girlfriend is living there and needs a detailed street map.  Unfortunately, the only one that they had that was close was one for Cook County (like this one), which doesn't include any of DuPage County.  B...
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Tue, 5 Apr 2011 23:18:09 PDT
TwitMap: Topographical Colorado Twitter Map http://www.instructables.com/id/TwitMap-Topographical-Colorado-Twitter-Map/
TwitMap: Topographical Colorado Twitter Map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/GPKS/GLWR1EXP/F4YGPKSGLWR1EXP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/GPKS/GLWR1EXP/F4YGPKSGLWR1EXP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/GPKS/GLWR1EXP/F4YGPKSGLWR1EXP.SMALL.jpg ianisborn   TwitMap This instructable will show you how to make a 3D Map of Twitter data for the state of Colorado, but you'll be able to recreate it for any area that you wish. This map is made out of multiple laser-cut layers of basswood and uses LEDs and an Arduino board to display what kind of Twitt...
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Fri, 1 Apr 2011 09:58:00 PDT
How to get out of campaign maps in Halo 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-get-out-of-campaign-maps-in-Halo-2/
How to get out of campaign maps in Halo 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/3QXC/GJQEM0O6/FNU3QXCGJQEM0O6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/3QXC/GJQEM0O6/FNU3QXCGJQEM0O6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/3QXC/GJQEM0O6/FNU3QXCGJQEM0O6.SMALL.jpg Stephen R. Halo 2 was a game that, for many, was an integral part to their younger years.  My friends and I had a lot of fun just playing the multiplayer and campaign, but whenever that got old, we worked on discovering secrets within the game.  Now, the ability to find skulls in this game has been documented ...
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Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:44:04 PST
How to Create an HTML Image Map -Make a Picture into a Blogger link http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-an-HTML-Image-Map-Make-a-Picture-in/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/UEYK/GIH8NAVR/FE6UEYKGIH8NAVR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/UEYK/GIH8NAVR/FE6UEYKGIH8NAVR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/UEYK/GIH8NAVR/FE6UEYKGIH8NAVR.SMALL.jpg howtomac An image map basically allows you to take any part of a picture or image and create a clickable link to some other webpage. This is a video tutorial on how to create an HTML Image map and add it to custom blogger template. I show you how to use image codes for your webpage background, header, menu,...
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Mon, 3 Jan 2011 12:36:39 PST
Solid GPS mount for a bike http://www.instructables.com/id/Solid-GPS-mount-for-a-bike/
Solid GPS mount for a bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/MAI6/GD2JJRAC/F2VMAI6GD2JJRAC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/MAI6/GD2JJRAC/F2VMAI6GD2JJRAC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/MAI6/GD2JJRAC/F2VMAI6GD2JJRAC.SMALL.jpg rpm5252gt This GPS mount is simple, durable, and solid as a rock. Vibration is not a problem when mountain biking, and It has never fallen out even after a couple flips. It's takes about $5 worth of material and it won't rust. Just slide the GPS unit in and it pops into place. I wanted to go mountain biking ...
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Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:53:29 PDT
a revolving map-board for open-cockpit flying http://www.instructables.com/id/a-revolving-map-board-for-open-cockpit-flying/
a revolving map-board for open-cockpit flying - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/AQWF/G4D5QM3Z/FGPAQWFG4D5QM3Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/AQWF/G4D5QM3Z/FGPAQWFG4D5QM3Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/AQWF/G4D5QM3Z/FGPAQWFG4D5QM3Z.SMALL.jpg Tinworm I fly a microlight and I have a retracting undercarriage, the controls for which are between my legs. Consequently,  I don't have room to have a mapboard across my entire lap, as other flexwing microlighters do. So I wanted a means to carry a map on one leg. That presents a problem, because navigati...
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Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:38:22 PST
Transfer A Halo 3 Map From One Account To Another (Xbox 360) http://www.instructables.com/id/Transfer-A-Halo-3-Map-From-One-Account-To-Another-/
Transfer A Halo 3 Map From One Account To Another (Xbox 360) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/IIX3/FX23WIHH/F2VIIX3FX23WIHH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/IIX3/FX23WIHH/F2VIIX3FX23WIHH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/IIX3/FX23WIHH/F2VIIX3FX23WIHH.SMALL.jpg littlegandhi1199 This will help you transfer a (CUSTOM) Halo 3 map from one account "on an Xbox 360 hard drive" to another on that same hard drive. One way this technique can be useful is if you made a custom map on one of your non-xbox live accounts but you want to be able to play that map on xbox live with your fr...
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Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:11:07 PDT
Editing in Cube 2 pt. 1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Editing-in-Cube-2-pt-1/
Editing in Cube 2 pt. 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/PHZU/FWS6L7QR/FUIPHZUFWS6L7QR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/PHZU/FWS6L7QR/FUIPHZUFWS6L7QR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/PHZU/FWS6L7QR/FUIPHZUFWS6L7QR.SMALL.jpg Fengathor Cube 2, is an open-source first person shooter game styled after Quake. Cube 2 however, sets itself apart with the built in level editor, not only that but it has real time multiplayer editing, the goal of this instructable, is to teach you to use this editor to make maps in Cube 2. This first part ...
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Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:56:31 PDT