http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 01:21:33 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-for-Life-3D/
Light for Life: 3D - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/BA9H/HFONN9AG/FDSBA9HHFONN9AG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/BA9H/HFONN9AG/FDSBA9HHFONN9AG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/BA9H/HFONN9AG/FDSBA9HHFONN9AG.SMALL.jpg kempton In 2009 i created and published a jacket called Light for Life. It consisted of an Arduino, a set of LEDs integrated into the buttons,and two pushbuttons to activate them. I really wanted to make more of the buttons, but they were hard to make; requiring a drill, glue, and filing down each LED lens....
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:10:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-up-Tardis-Embroidery/
Light-up Tardis Embroidery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/AIRI/HFONER02/FE0AIRIHFONER02.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/AIRI/HFONER02/FE0AIRIHFONER02.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/AIRI/HFONER02/FE0AIRIHFONER02.SMALL.jpg katzpe Submitted by Cambridge Hackspace for the Instructables Sponsorship Program This is a light-up Tardis embroidery made with felt and sewable electronics.   Materials You'll need: - Cotton fabric in whatever print or color you want - Embroidery hoop - Blue felt - White felt - Black felt - Embroide...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:22:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Fish-Tank-Light/
LED Fish Tank Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/CGVT/HET1B5O4/FL0CGVTHET1B5O4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/CGVT/HET1B5O4/FL0CGVTHET1B5O4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/CGVT/HET1B5O4/FL0CGVTHET1B5O4.SMALL.jpg Apsk One of the lights on my small salt-water tank (11 gal) went out. Unfortunately the fluorescent bulbs that it uses are no longer available. All the new lamps are LED (CREE) and cost about $150... I like my fish and all, but he was $10; and there is no way that I'm spending that much. Since the old l...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:58:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mind-Gear-Lighted-Wall-Fixture/
Mind Gear Lighted Wall Fixture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/YI4I/HEBNO16H/FX7YI4IHEBNO16H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/YI4I/HEBNO16H/FX7YI4IHEBNO16H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/YI4I/HEBNO16H/FX7YI4IHEBNO16H.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya Hello Instructables Lovers :-), Recently I had to get my wrist watch repaired as it fell down from stairs. Guess what, it was a small misalignment of a watch gear, so the watch guy repaired it in front of me. He used a a small lamp to see details inside the watch  and while I was watching it with c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:20:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/making-an-LED-filled-bottle-for-ambiance/
making an LED filled bottle for ambiance - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/RKJN/HE7D29XG/FECRKJNHE7D29XG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/RKJN/HE7D29XG/FECRKJNHE7D29XG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/RKJN/HE7D29XG/FECRKJNHE7D29XG.SMALL.jpg crogers11 My cousin wanted an LED filled bottle.  So I made one for him at techshop in SF. Quick and easy, down and dirty. Nothing to it. First, gather the materials.  You will need a bottle.  Most bottles seem to have a standard opening and will accept the battery pack that we will put in it. 4 or more L...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:03:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ironman-Arc-Reactor-easy-simple/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/CUA8/HDYZBBKR/F3GCUA8HDYZBBKR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/CUA8/HDYZBBKR/F3GCUA8HDYZBBKR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/CUA8/HDYZBBKR/F3GCUA8HDYZBBKR.SMALL.jpg nemo13 Here me constructing in about 2 or 3 hours (after the cuts) a simple Arc Reactor the photos a quite explicite so...    :) your comments are welcome
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 03:31:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Flowers-1/
LED Flowers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/0IC1/HCJOEO64/F6D0IC1HCJOEO64.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/0IC1/HCJOEO64/F6D0IC1HCJOEO64.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/0IC1/HCJOEO64/F6D0IC1HCJOEO64.SMALL.jpg mischka What would be a better present for your valentine than a bunch of flowers? The flowers I made glow nice in the dark and dont fade away. They dont need water, but electric energy to live. Here is how to make a bunch of LED flowers for your valentine. I lend the circuit from the "Conrad Advent C...
By: mischka

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 08:36:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Speaker-Wire-Sculptures/
Speaker Wire Sculptures - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/NA5B/HAQ3D750/FLQNA5BHAQ3D750.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/NA5B/HAQ3D750/FLQNA5BHAQ3D750.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/NA5B/HAQ3D750/FLQNA5BHAQ3D750.SMALL.jpg AlexV Styx INTRODUCTION       Hello, everybody. I am member of Instructables for few years now, but this is my very first instructable. I'm posting it so it can be entered in the UP! Contest and if you like it, give it a vote       My instructable is about wire sculptures made out of speaker cable. Also I in...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:27:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quilled-miniature-flower-pot-with-wooden-box-lam/
Quilled miniature flower pot with wooden box - lampshade by night - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/TQGR/HAQ31WLB/FORTQGRHAQ31WLB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/TQGR/HAQ31WLB/FORTQGRHAQ31WLB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/TQGR/HAQ31WLB/FORTQGRHAQ31WLB.SMALL.jpg All that i do First, some background : My fiance had been complaining from a long time now...that how I had stopped making things for her. So for her birthday this year I decided to make her something very romantic and mostly hand-crafted (as far as possible). I was introduced to quilling through a friend who us...
By: All that i do

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:27:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Chandelier-3/
LED Chandelier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/I1O9/HA4K0YCI/F7SI1O9HA4K0YCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/I1O9/HA4K0YCI/F7SI1O9HA4K0YCI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/I1O9/HA4K0YCI/F7SI1O9HA4K0YCI.SMALL.jpg llash-rosenberg Easier to make than it looks. What you need. What you need: Skewers (the sticks used to make shish kabobs) Masking tape LED lights Power supply (I used a 12V power supply) Resistors (I used 560 ohm resistors, but the resistance you need will vary depending on the supply voltage. You can use this...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:11:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Stocking-with-LED-lights/
Christmas Stocking with LED lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/04B4/H8NA3UT9/FTX04B4H8NA3UT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/04B4/H8NA3UT9/FTX04B4H8NA3UT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/04B4/H8NA3UT9/FTX04B4H8NA3UT9.SMALL.jpg Aleisis This project began as a way to use up some oddments of fabric I had stored away. Many of the Christmas stockings you see for sale are modern in appearance and often rather tasteless, so I decided to make one with a richer, more antique feel to it, and a curled-up toe as a nod to the tradition that S...
By: Aleisis

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:27:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Lanterns-for-Kids/
DIY LED Lanterns for Kids! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SMALL.jpg at0mbxmb Hi! These lanterns were designed by: Michelle Leonhart: twitter || tinwhiskers.net Joseph Chiut: twitter || toybuilderlabs.com Kyle Cothern for the LAMakerspace's special holiday DIY LED Lanterns class.  We hope they help you stay safe and have fun at night!  See the end of the instructable for ph...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:11:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-High-Power-LED-Under-Cabinet-Lighting-Great-/
High Power LED Under Cabinet Lighting DIY - Great looking and BRIGHT @ only 23w! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/XX22/H7W4T8GR/FY2XX22H7W4T8GR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/XX22/H7W4T8GR/FY2XX22H7W4T8GR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/XX22/H7W4T8GR/FY2XX22H7W4T8GR.SMALL.jpg ajmckay First off, let me explain that "High Power LEDs" should probably read "High Intensity LEDs".  By my calculations this whole setup uses about 23w of electricity. Anyways, after getting new kitchen cabinets and getting a nice shiny granite counter top installed it was time to get some truly impressiv...
By: ajmckay

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 22:13:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fairy-from-The-Legend-of-Zelda/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/1MZW/H58PJVR6/F081MZWH58PJVR6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/1MZW/H58PJVR6/F081MZWH58PJVR6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/1MZW/H58PJVR6/F081MZWH58PJVR6.SMALL.jpg Magh2os It took a little while to make(had to let each coat dry, and the final glueing), but i think it turned out quite nicely :) LED's from Elemental LED, glued to the inside and wired through the back holes wings are three layers of paper that connect through the middle of the plastic ball covered in glo...
By: Magh2os

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:54:37 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/Danbo-End-table/
Danbo End table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/8RKR/GZAD1E2I/FFA8RKRGZAD1E2I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/8RKR/GZAD1E2I/FFA8RKRGZAD1E2I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/8RKR/GZAD1E2I/FFA8RKRGZAD1E2I.SMALL.jpg Amyscrazycrafts Danbo is a cardboard robot from yotsuba (japanese manga) and has become an internet picture sensation.  Search Danbo and lots of pictures will come up with the Danbo toys in them.  I wanted an end table of Danbo so I took the paper mini and redesigned it to be a 23" end table.  Here are some links ...
By: Amyscrazycrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:58:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-Dog-Collar-Tron-Collar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/ST9L/GYGGJT08/FBDST9LGYGGJT08.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/ST9L/GYGGJT08/FBDST9LGYGGJT08.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/ST9L/GYGGJT08/FBDST9LGYGGJT08.SMALL.jpg Attmos Hi.  This is something I made a little while ago for my sisters dog Elwood.  I just noticed that the dates on the camera are wrong, so the dates on the pictures are also wrong.  Made this for Christmas 2011.  Anyway, its a glowing collar so she can keep track of Elwood when he goes out at night, or ...
By: Attmos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:03:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-complete-STEM-Curriculum-For-37-Cents-Per-Studen/
Make Learning Fun With UV LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/M1I3/GYG8AMWO/F2GM1I3GYG8AMWO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/M1I3/GYG8AMWO/F2GM1I3GYG8AMWO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/M1I3/GYG8AMWO/F2GM1I3GYG8AMWO.SMALL.jpg biochemtronics Everyone from from the youngest child to the oldest senior citizen is fascinated by black lights. The same UV light most people associate with the 1960s and 70s hippy scene is also one of the most versatile and fun scientific tools available today. What child or adult wouldn't enjoy exploring their ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 18:41:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Glow-Mushrooms/
LED Glow Mushrooms - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FN1/KMKL/GWRN4V3U/FN1KMKLGWRN4V3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN1/KMKL/GWRN4V3U/FN1KMKLGWRN4V3U.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN1/KMKL/GWRN4V3U/FN1KMKLGWRN4V3U.SMALL.jpg whereiroamishome Here is a magical mushroom farm you can create! Made with some polymer clay and LED lights from a craft store. These make wonderful gifts for just under a dollar, and something funny to put in your neighbor's yard or a friend's houseplant. These are simple to make and quite a conversation starter......
By: whereiroamishome

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:38:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rice-paper-LED-orb-Lantrens/
Color Changing Rice paper LED orb Lanterns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/S4VE/GXBK88N1/FHXS4VEGXBK88N1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/S4VE/GXBK88N1/FHXS4VEGXBK88N1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/S4VE/GXBK88N1/FHXS4VEGXBK88N1.SMALL.jpg dreadyjazz This is a project I did in memory of a dear friend who passed away. They were put at the top of a hill and left to glow all night and were given away as gifts the next morning. I love there lamps they are so easy and fun to make. They are especially great for people who aren't good at drawing/painti...
By: dreadyjazz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:20:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lightup-Christmas-Tree-Decoration/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/X79A/GW88OWJ2/FJHX79AGW88OWJ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/X79A/GW88OWJ2/FJHX79AGW88OWJ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/X79A/GW88OWJ2/FJHX79AGW88OWJ2.SMALL.jpg Auger Duval This lighted tree decoration is something I made up on a Sunday morning. It uses ~1/16 plexiglass/acrylic both clear and black 6 LED's and 2 AAA batteries. My son had gotten some pictures to color from a local kids event. I thought I could color in the picture a little differently. I imported a p...
By: Auger Duval

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:28:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ten-minute-Christmas-Tree-with-light-no-soldering/
Ten minute Christmas Tree with light (no soldering) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/NZI7/GW88LBGQ/FIYNZI7GW88LBGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/NZI7/GW88LBGQ/FIYNZI7GW88LBGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/NZI7/GW88LBGQ/FIYNZI7GW88LBGQ.SMALL.jpg pastecopy Do you like Christmas....a lot? Do you want to get into a Christmas mood? This instructable shows you how to create a simpel, cheap, and fun Christmas tree. All you is need ten minutes of time, some basic tools and parts. Let's get started! Watch the tree: http://youtu.be/qJJBUdHd4fk Need...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 07:06:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-aquarium-LED-hood-light-Easier-cheaper/
Another aquarium LED hood light Easier! cheaper! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/LF7V/GT6ZCNJV/FNBLF7VGT6ZCNJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/LF7V/GT6ZCNJV/FNBLF7VGT6ZCNJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/LF7V/GT6ZCNJV/FNBLF7VGT6ZCNJV.SMALL.jpg z3ds I know theres alot of diy LED light online already so here's another..although this one is cheaper and less complex than most. Required skills and knowledge: Basic soldering, cutting plastic with a dremel and basic electrical theory. Materials and tools Tools you'll need: Soldering iron and lead...
By: z3ds

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:19:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Skin-Cancer-Detection/
Skin Cancer Detection - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/Y5M7/GSGYIBIX/FSOY5M7GSGYIBIX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/Y5M7/GSGYIBIX/FSOY5M7GSGYIBIX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/Y5M7/GSGYIBIX/FSOY5M7GSGYIBIX.SMALL.jpg Goodhart WARNING !!!!!  The device I am about to describe the construction of is NOT of medical grade NOR should it be used to make absolute determination of any condition whatsoever.  Trained use in detection, and what one is actually looking at is also necessary to make a DIAGNOSIS, so this device should...
By: Goodhart

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:36:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Backseat-Buddy-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/T984/GP3T1ZIT/FLCT984GP3T1ZIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/T984/GP3T1ZIT/FLCT984GP3T1ZIT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/T984/GP3T1ZIT/FLCT984GP3T1ZIT.SMALL.jpg Kaptain Kool I have considered building a good travel kit for the car to make those long, summer car trips more enjoyable. I decided to make it battery powered so that it can be used on the beach, in your hotel, or in while fishing on a boat. I started with an old computer fan, and then went crazy, adding a whit...
By: Kaptain Kool

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:27:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Paper-Rose-bokay/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/40XW/GKS0SN2K/FCH40XWGKS0SN2K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/40XW/GKS0SN2K/FCH40XWGKS0SN2K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/40XW/GKS0SN2K/FCH40XWGKS0SN2K.SMALL.jpg brl60 I made These for my mother last year on mothers day. i spent 4 hours crumpling paper but i think it was well worth it as they turned out great i got the insperation for this from a display of paper roses at my school, then i thought hmmm how can i add electronics to this :D
By: brl60

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2011 19:07:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-LED-Light-Hacked-Into-Solar-Battery-Charger/
Solar LED Light Hacked Into Solar Battery Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/TAQE/GA7B7GQ9/FC0TAQEGA7B7GQ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/TAQE/GA7B7GQ9/FC0TAQEGA7B7GQ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/TAQE/GA7B7GQ9/FC0TAQEGA7B7GQ9.SMALL.jpg bloomautomatic This is a very simple instructable.  Really, it's more of an informable than instructable since it's pretty self-explanatory.  I know there have been many other solar battery chargers, but this one was already made and sitting under my nose. I posted this instructable the day I made it, so the jur...
By: bloomautomatic

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jun 2010 19:23:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-changing-nightlight-bulb/
Color changing nightlight bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/OU0I/GA1BGDCI/F6JOU0IGA1BGDCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/OU0I/GA1BGDCI/F6JOU0IGA1BGDCI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/OU0I/GA1BGDCI/F6JOU0IGA1BGDCI.SMALL.jpg drakesword In this instructable I will show you how I made a simple color changing light bulb night light. This is the first project in a series of projects featuring low cost color changing LEDs salvaged from  tealights that can be purchased at big lots. Some background on the tealights Each tealight has a c...
By: drakesword

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Jun 2010 10:57:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rodarte-Style-Light-Up-Shoes/
Rodarte-Style Light Up Shoes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/R8EM/G7DY6F14/FVER8EMG7DY6F14.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/R8EM/G7DY6F14/FVER8EMG7DY6F14.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/R8EM/G7DY6F14/FVER8EMG7DY6F14.SMALL.jpg SwitchGirl After seeing Rodarte's light-up heels, I decided to make some for myself. The task seemed simple enough. I was able to make a slipcover for the heel of my shoe with embedded light. I used the LED sequins from Aniomagic, you can find them here. The battery pack is from Switch Craft, the materials bel...
By: SwitchGirl

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:36:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-LED-Accent-lights-to-your-Motorbike/
LED Accent lights for your Ride! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/VN77/G6MPBP9J/FC8VN77G6MPBP9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/VN77/G6MPBP9J/FC8VN77G6MPBP9J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/VN77/G6MPBP9J/FC8VN77G6MPBP9J.SMALL.jpg corkey123 So I had the bike in the carport for the winter and was dying to add my own personal touch to it, and after doing the usual sportbike mods - Fender eliminator, LED turn signals, HID headlight, Rim Stripes etc... I decided it was time for some LED accent lights.  I ordered 3 strips of purple 12v wate...
By: corkey123

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:54:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Domo-Kun-Night-Lamp/
Domo Kun Night Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/WLWF/G51GAG19/FSRWLWFG51GAG19.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/WLWF/G51GAG19/FSRWLWFG51GAG19.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/WLWF/G51GAG19/FSRWLWFG51GAG19.SMALL.jpg motadacruz Domo Kun is a funny character from a TV station from Japan. I personally think it's a funny character. Thats why I thought I would build a night lamp of it with some stuff I had lying around. It's actually pretty simple to make this. And I think it would make a nice night lamp for little children ...
By: motadacruz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:31:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Neoprene-LED-Light-Pouch/
Neoprene LED Light Pouch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/CQS0/G43EG4NX/F5NCQS0G43EG4NX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/CQS0/G43EG4NX/F5NCQS0G43EG4NX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/CQS0/G43EG4NX/F5NCQS0G43EG4NX.SMALL.jpg Plusea This soft LED light pouch is easy to make and runs with two AAA batteries. The design is super simple and fits really well with the LilyPad components. Though you can also modify a regular LED and slide switch to be sewable by soldering little loops on the end of their leads. The light is cute and s...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Jan 2010 14:42:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Zoltar-The-Flickering-Lamps/
Zoltar - The Flickering Lamps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/5V9E/G329ZCLI/FC35V9EG329ZCLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/5V9E/G329ZCLI/FC35V9EG329ZCLI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/5V9E/G329ZCLI/FC35V9EG329ZCLI.SMALL.jpg macgeek This is the First in a series of Detailed instructions on specific items of my (ahem) (cough) Award Winning Zoltar Segway Float (Ok, Im climbing off my high horse!) The Back lights: I hope you have seen Zoltar, so you know my references if not here is the link: [http://www.instructables.com/id/Zolt...
By: macgeek

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:54:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lithium-Rain-Radiant-Beacon-of-Righteousness-Blin/
Lithium Rain Radiant Beacon of Righteousness (Blinking I-hoodie) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/Z8IW/G23UMGJI/FWHZ8IWG23UMGJI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/Z8IW/G23UMGJI/FWHZ8IWG23UMGJI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/Z8IW/G23UMGJI/FWHZ8IWG23UMGJI.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad The only thing you can't buy from the shiney new Apple Store is an I-hoodie, an Instructablized version of the hoodie with light up logos of the instructables hand and the Apple Macintosh* logo. This is the Instruct-intosh version hoodie, well, it can be any garment or accessory like a light up Inst...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:54:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Dandelion-Doggy-Costume/
Light-Up Dandelion Doggy Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/W8BS/G145SL4A/FAXW8BSG145SL4A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/W8BS/G145SL4A/FAXW8BSG145SL4A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/W8BS/G145SL4A/FAXW8BSG145SL4A.SMALL.jpg SwitchGirl This adorable costume was made for Martha Stewart's dog, Sharkey, for her Petacular Halloween Show! It can be made easily with a low cost recycled fiber optic toy, felt, and some cute little pom poms! Tools and Materials DOWNLOAD THE COSTUME PATTERN HERE Fiber-optic strands Scissors ...
By: SwitchGirl

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:39:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Drawing-Painting-because-its-just-cool/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/RTJ1/FR123DY7/FOPRTJ1FR123DY7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/RTJ1/FR123DY7/FOPRTJ1FR123DY7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/RTJ1/FR123DY7/FOPRTJ1FR123DY7.SMALL.jpg Lftndbt I am taking liberties as to the pre-stated nature of slideshows to deliver "photos of what you made or did".I finally got my camera into long exposure mode. Please take into account it's only 8 secs max exposure, so I had limited time to work. I did manage to get a few good shots though.Just for tho...
By: Lftndbt

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:58:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Alien-flower-night-light/
Alien flower night light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/TFLQ/FPWWZ1IL/FEOTFLQFPWWZ1IL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/TFLQ/FPWWZ1IL/FEOTFLQFPWWZ1IL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/TFLQ/FPWWZ1IL/FEOTFLQFPWWZ1IL.SMALL.jpg belsey Start drinking milk! To create this light you will need the plastic from 10 gallons of milk in addition to the DIY lamp standards such as electrical wires, switch, plug, etc.There are many variations to this polyhedron theme. Dan made a good instructable on the subject. To make mine I modified a sim...
By: belsey

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:25:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bright-Luxeon-LED-Bike-Light/
Bright Luxeon LED Bike Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/H18S/FN82NUS8/FZTH18SFN82NUS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/H18S/FN82NUS8/FZTH18SFN82NUS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/H18S/FN82NUS8/FZTH18SFN82NUS8.SMALL.jpg kwschofi This instructable describes the construction of a bike light comprising three 3W Luxeon LEDs. This project had three main goals. 1.) Make a light suitable for use in 24-hour mountain bike racing. 2.) Use readily available material as much as possible. 3.) Offer the details to the community and invit...
By: kwschofi

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2008 19:23:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Stair-LightLED-Step-Light/
LED Stair Light/LED Step Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/FC4I/FMMCVC4L/FYNFC4IFMMCVC4L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/FC4I/FMMCVC4L/FYNFC4IFMMCVC4L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/FC4I/FMMCVC4L/FYNFC4IFMMCVC4L.SMALL.jpg quanchante Relatively cheap and pretty darn easy-to-assemble step lights made out of LEDs.I used:Glue gun and glue sticksSoldering gun and solderFelt or Thick fabric that matched the carpet on my existing steps5mm UltraBright LEDs, color: Pure White with clear lens (3 per step light)9v Battery (1 per step ligh...
By: quanchante

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:51:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Geek-cheap-Under-Counter-lights-The-coolest-che/
Geek-cheap Under-Counter lights - The coolest, cheapest and most sensible under-counter lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/KUVE/FN82WNQF/F3XKUVEFN82WNQF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/KUVE/FN82WNQF/F3XKUVEFN82WNQF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/KUVE/FN82WNQF/F3XKUVEFN82WNQF.SMALL.jpg leopoldb Are you a geek? Do you want to be a practi-geek? Do you want your SWMBO to love your geekness? I have a project that you can complete in an evening that will light up her day.The Need: I live in a 70's rental apartment and the cupboards are ok but not modern. Thus, no lights under the counter....
By: leopoldb

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:37:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LeD-Light-Glove-Of-Power-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/Q3RH/FG5HJJ7R/FZRQ3RHFG5HJJ7R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/Q3RH/FG5HJJ7R/FZRQ3RHFG5HJJ7R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/Q3RH/FG5HJJ7R/FZRQ3RHFG5HJJ7R.SMALL.jpg Lftndbt Yes, yes it is a glove with high powered LeD's in it.Yes I do feel like the creator of light when I'm wearing them.Practical for a variety of applications, yet oddly awesome at the same time.I might add now that I have become aware of the fact, that I am not the first to think of this idea yet poss...
By: Lftndbt

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:11:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-energy-effieint-versatile-light-mad/
How to make an energy efficient versatile light made of recycled glass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FH4/AFIO/FHCMY6C1/FH4AFIOFHCMY6C1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH4/AFIO/FHCMY6C1/FH4AFIOFHCMY6C1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH4/AFIO/FHCMY6C1/FH4AFIOFHCMY6C1.SMALL.jpg Mia bea If you are one of those weird people like me who have a bunch of scraps of glass about the house then this is a great project to make something beautiful and at least semi-useful. (By the way this project is either an LED (Light Emitting Diode) light holder or a candle holder.) The materials need...
By: Mia bea

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:49:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sleeping-Beauty-City-Lights-music-video/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/S7LB/FH9HU569/FHPS7LBFH9HU569.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/S7LB/FH9HU569/FHPS7LBFH9HU569.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/S7LB/FH9HU569/FHPS7LBFH9HU569.SMALL.jpg buenoben Light-painted stop-motion video for the song City Lights by Sleeping Beauty.Here's a link to the actual instructable: Animate-with-lightDelete this one if it doesn't serve any purpose.
By: buenoben

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:13:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jimmy-Rig-Your-Old-Christmas-Lights-Into-a-Led-Boa/
Jerry-rig Your Old Christmas Lights Into a Led Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/AEQ5/FA190QIE/FO4AEQ5FA190QIE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/AEQ5/FA190QIE/FO4AEQ5FA190QIE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/AEQ5/FA190QIE/FO4AEQ5FA190QIE.SMALL.jpg WriotE Idea: Use old unwanted christmas lights and thrown out cardboard to make a cheap wanna-be LED board. Get Lit Find Lights anywhere they have them. I found them in our garage, but you can also locate them on sale pretty much everywhere after the holidays at Taget, VONS, Long's Drugs, and most like...
By: WriotE

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:55:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Twinkle-Christmas-Tree-3D-Greeting-Card/
Twinkle Christmas Tree 3D Greeting Card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/2JDO/F9AC3HNU/FEZ2JDOF9AC3HNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/2JDO/F9AC3HNU/FEZ2JDOF9AC3HNU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/2JDO/F9AC3HNU/FEZ2JDOF9AC3HNU.SMALL.jpg sun Build own your lighting Christmas tree greeting card using shopping bags and gift tissue paper and write a message on the tree. So, you can put this tree card into a envelope and sent it as a greeting card for your family and friends. When you close velcro between layers of the tree, the tree lights...
By: sun

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:58:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-LED-Jellyfish-Costume/
Halloween LED Jellyfish Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0X/2AE1/F6B7W7N6/F0X2AE1F6B7W7N6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0X/2AE1/F6B7W7N6/F0X2AE1F6B7W7N6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0X/2AE1/F6B7W7N6/F0X2AE1F6B7W7N6.SMALL.jpg deadinsect EDIT - I'm actually selling this costume now as I need space back! details on my blog http://www.deadinsect.co.uk This is a visually stunning fancy dress costume using LED rope lights and a plastic washing basin to create a deep sea bioluminescent jellyfish thing. Perfect for Halloween, or any par...
By: deadinsect

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:09:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glow-Bone!-LED-Night-Safety-Dog-Collar-Doohickey/
Glow Bone! LED Night Safety Dog Collar Doohickey - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FY7/VESL/F1U9XTJ7/FY7VESLF1U9XTJ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FY7/VESL/F1U9XTJ7/FY7VESLF1U9XTJ7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FY7/VESL/F1U9XTJ7/FY7VESLF1U9XTJ7.SMALL.jpg momo! Make you dog light up during your night-time walks! Still on an LED high (and still have a lot of LED stuff left over from my first project), I decided that it would be helpful to make some sort of light doohickey that I can attach to my dog's collar when I walk him at night. His black fur has a n...
By: momo!

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 04:34:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/%22Beating%22-LED-Heart-T-Shirt-finished!/
"Beating" LED Heart T-Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F9P/PRJB/1AQEYF8LQD6/F9PPRJB1AQEYF8LQD6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9P/PRJB/1AQEYF8LQD6/F9PPRJB1AQEYF8LQD6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9P/PRJB/1AQEYF8LQD6/F9PPRJB1AQEYF8LQD6.SMALL.jpg T3h_Muffinator As you all may or may not know, I love LEDs! Now, since the title of the contest is "Show Your Heart Valentine's Day Project", what could be more appropriate than a Beating LED Heart on a T-shirt?Here's how YOU can show YOUR Heart on Valentine's Day!.... or force your valentine to show his/hers. ;-...
By: T3h_Muffinator

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