http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 07:26:12 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Soda-Can-alcohol-Stove-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SMALL.jpg TopDIY I'll show you how to make a great little portable stove from stuff you probably have laying around your house! It's perfect for camping, backpacking, and power outages Learn how to make the "ultimate alcohol stove" from aluminum soda can ! This is a How-to video for making the most classical desig...
By: TopDIY

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 20:48:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Cycle-Programmable-RGB-LED-Strips-on-Bike-F/
Light Cycle: Programmable RGB LED Strips on Bike Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SMALL.jpg cstewart000 I have already been working on similar projects, this one really is the next step of an earlier project. See: http://www.instructables.com/id/Inbedded-Bike-Rim-Lights/ And before we get started, we should have a demonstration of the finished effect (the video is when the bike wasn't yet covered). ...
By: cstewart000

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 01:34:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Top-5-Ways-to-open-a-Coke-Beer-bottle-Without/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SMALL.jpg TopDIY Enjoy !....
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:09:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-60/
Bicycle LED Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SMALL.jpg Tater Zoid This Instructable will guide you through the process of lighting your bike with LED lights. I get these lights pretty cheap on eBay and the biggest cost is batteries. I use a 12 volt rechargeable battery, but you can use other configurations. The video posted above is a quick guide to lighting yo...
By: Tater Zoid

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 16:21:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Almost-too-Bright-Bike-Light/
Almost too Bright Bike Light (blue or what ever color you want) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SMALL.jpg jguthrie3 A friend of a friend of mine asked me to build a rear bike light that would be better than anything he could buy (for a budget of $45). So I set out to build this light and I thought I might as well try to help anyone else out there that want to do a similar project. He rides road but there is no re...
By: jguthrie3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:38:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Boat-cabin-light-LED-conversion/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/D2JT/HFWSTH6M/F5SD2JTHFWSTH6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/D2JT/HFWSTH6M/F5SD2JTHFWSTH6M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/D2JT/HFWSTH6M/F5SD2JTHFWSTH6M.SMALL.jpg mgprewett I wanted to convert my boat's cabin lights to LED's. In the UK it's not possible to source LED connectors which fit many 12v bulb holders (seen in the second picture). My answer was to use SUGRU to hold the LED connector and also locate the necessary block connectors.
By: mgprewett

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:35:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Bike-Taillight-Upgrade-Incandescent-to-LED/
Retro Bike Taillight Upgrade - Incandescent to LED conversion (With Magnetic Switch) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SMALL.jpg Doodyideas I love my retro bikes. I've had about 6 of them over the years and despite their quirks (and sometimes dangers) you learn to love these beautiful steeds. But you know what REALLY annoys me? My Incandescent dynamo taillights and the amount of tiny little bulbs I've been through over the years! If th...
By: Doodyideas

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:57:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Night-Pen/
Night Pen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/26H9/HEBNO4VC/FP826H9HEBNO4VC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/26H9/HEBNO4VC/FP826H9HEBNO4VC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/26H9/HEBNO4VC/FP826H9HEBNO4VC.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng When I was a soldier I would write letters after the sun went down. The problem with that was other soldiers would be bothered by the light pollution from my flashlight. This pen focuses light right onto your page. No more angry soldiers. I left the cap clear for use as a safety light. It also works...
By: Mrballeng

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:47:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Over-7000-lumen-bike-light/
Over 7000 lumen bike light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/54Z7/HEBNHB8M/FE154Z7HEBNHB8M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/54Z7/HEBNHB8M/FE154Z7HEBNHB8M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/54Z7/HEBNHB8M/FE154Z7HEBNHB8M.SMALL.jpg jguthrie3 OVERVIEW: This hack is for those that like night riding or want to get into it (it's great, never too many people and nice and cool) but think that those 300 lumen lights just don't cut it and don't have the cash for a 1000-2000 lumen lighting system (they can be like $500 - $1,000 dollars, yikes)....
By: jguthrie3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:27:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Longboard-Under-glow/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/ALI8/H2MYK8YI/FXGALI8H2MYK8YI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/ALI8/H2MYK8YI/FXGALI8H2MYK8YI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/ALI8/H2MYK8YI/FXGALI8H2MYK8YI.SMALL.jpg jnajmy Hey guys! So about a year ago I made my first Instructables on a new idea i came up with. It was a skateboard with under-glow. After a lot of positive feed back from the Instructables community, friend, and family, I decided i wanted to start making longboards and skateboards with LED lights on the ...
By: jnajmy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 23:28:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-bike-for-50/
RGB-LED-bike for 50$ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/B7OQ/HAQ3B1IT/FT9B7OQHAQ3B1IT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/B7OQ/HAQ3B1IT/FT9B7OQHAQ3B1IT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/B7OQ/HAQ3B1IT/FT9B7OQHAQ3B1IT.SMALL.jpg led_freak Hello reader this instructable should show you how to build a really cool RGB-LED-bike for about 50$. I hope you like it, even if my english is not so good. Things you need: -a bike -RGB-LED-Strips+ controller+remote -12V battery -acrylic glass -aluminium tape -duck tape -some cables -switches 1...
By: led_freak

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:30:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bike-Flasher/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/HFQH/HAQ3AOBR/FLOHFQHHAQ3AOBR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/HFQH/HAQ3AOBR/FLOHFQHHAQ3AOBR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/HFQH/HAQ3AOBR/FLOHFQHHAQ3AOBR.SMALL.jpg mcraghead An obnoxious flashy blinky thing for the back of the bike, to help alert gas-burners to your presence. I used one of those silly "flashing mouth" LED things (like this). They consist of four LEDs, two batteries and a power button, all wired to flash at a seizure-inducing frequency and packaged into...
By: mcraghead

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2013 18:27:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/1000-lumen-MTB-Light-Drill-Miter-Saw/
1000+ lumen MTB Light - Drill / Miter Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SMALL.jpg mtbgrinder FIRST POST!! Last year I set out to create a MTB light (Helmet and Bar) for trail riding without breaking the bank and with reasonable tooling and parts sourcing.  Everything here was sourced from Fastenal, Newark Electronics, Battery Space and LED Supply.com  To say the least, I'm very happy with t...
By: mtbgrinder

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:58:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rechargeable-LED-WorkCamp-Light/
Rechargeable LED Work/Camp Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/K3Y0/H97JYCDE/FVWK3Y0H97JYCDE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/K3Y0/H97JYCDE/FVWK3Y0H97JYCDE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/K3Y0/H97JYCDE/FVWK3Y0H97JYCDE.SMALL.jpg ricoda Here's my first Instructable, A waterproof rechargeable led Light suitable for work or great for camping. It's pretty simple to make with a few materials and parts, most of which i purchased off Ebay. Any kid who picks this up and turns it on instantly becomes Darth vader waving it around like a idi...
By: ricoda

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 22:42:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PREPPING-GET-FREE-USEFUL-STUFF-for-your-workshop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/XHQ6/H82UH5TZ/FB3XHQ6H82UH5TZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/XHQ6/H82UH5TZ/FB3XHQ6H82UH5TZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/XHQ6/H82UH5TZ/FB3XHQ6H82UH5TZ.SMALL.jpg jawasan                                                                    Hello crew, thanks for stopping in!        Here is a tip for getting some small, yet useful items for FREE from a place you more than likely have visited anyhow. One caveat, the FREE item is with the purchase of something....for exa...
By: jawasan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Oct 2012 07:59:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Inbedded-Bike-Rim-Lights/
Embedded Bike Rim Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/XXM9/H6MF2R8P/F68XXM9H6MF2R8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/XXM9/H6MF2R8P/F68XXM9H6MF2R8P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/XXM9/H6MF2R8P/F68XXM9H6MF2R8P.SMALL.jpg cstewart000 In this instructable I will show how I installed LED lighting in the rim of my bicycle. If you are into bikes and or hacks, you may have seen other bike lighting hacks. If not, check them out. Below is a summary with links and my own comments regarding the designs. Glo bike with phosphoresent pain...
By: cstewart000

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:53:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Lights-on-Bicyle-Wheels-for-night-visibility/
LED Lights on Bicyle Wheels for night visibility - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/Q7LJ/H5Y9W7CL/FLUQ7LJH5Y9W7CL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/Q7LJ/H5Y9W7CL/FLUQ7LJH5Y9W7CL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/Q7LJ/H5Y9W7CL/FLUQ7LJH5Y9W7CL.SMALL.jpg Aik68 The purpose is to install a LED lightening  system composed by a CR2032 Battery holder with switch unit and two LED Light Holder from Plastic Tie Wrap on a race bicycle wheel. This system will introduce an additional weight of 7 grams (about 6 grams for the battery with the switch and 1 gram for the...
By: Aik68

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:43:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bike-Lights/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/14CE/H5TU7AD2/FDD14CEH5TU7AD2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/14CE/H5TU7AD2/FDD14CEH5TU7AD2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/14CE/H5TU7AD2/FDD14CEH5TU7AD2.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam If you ride at night, bike lights are important. For safety and for the beauty of it, these DIY bike lights help you see and be seen. There are options in this guide for all levels of expertise: from the dime-store flashlight fix to Arduino-powered  and soft-circuited designs. All are functional and...
By: SelkeyMoonbeam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:46:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Rim-Lights/
Bicycle Rim Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/OF48/H5JCLMOO/F38OF48H5JCLMOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/OF48/H5JCLMOO/F38OF48H5JCLMOO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/OF48/H5JCLMOO/F38OF48H5JCLMOO.SMALL.jpg LongToe The idea was simple. Buy a LED rope light, cut it up, power it with batteries, weave it in the spokes, and you've got some sweet rim lights for your bicycle. But it was too easy. The reality was a lot more complicated and it took a while. But the result is a really easy way to add and remove the lig...
By: LongToe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 12:56:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Snowboard/
LED Snowboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/3O3H/H5F2Z561/FC73O3HH5F2Z561.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/3O3H/H5F2Z561/FC73O3HH5F2Z561.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/3O3H/H5F2Z561/FC73O3HH5F2Z561.SMALL.jpg god.favored I absolutely love snowboarding, but I'm really not very good.  I can do a few tricks, but i live next to a ski resort in Utah and most of the people who i see go are crazy good.  So i needed something to "show off" a little, and since i cant do many tricks, i figured why not build something really c...
By: god.favored

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Aug 2012 16:17:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/safe-cycling-at-night/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/MYL5/H5408DZ7/F7DMYL5H5408DZ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/MYL5/H5408DZ7/F7DMYL5H5408DZ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/MYL5/H5408DZ7/F7DMYL5H5408DZ7.SMALL.jpg vybard Quick and easy safety torsh for you bicycle if necessary  to ride at late evening time . Any light is good for bright-color plastic bottle. It works for evening city cyclings. You will be noticed :)
By: vybard

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:31:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-rear-bycicle-light/
Solar powered vintage rear bycicle light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/S2LS/H4AGJY38/F40S2LSH4AGJY38.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/S2LS/H4AGJY38/F40S2LSH4AGJY38.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/S2LS/H4AGJY38/F40S2LSH4AGJY38.SMALL.jpg eriol I have an old bycicle and I really like its classical design. When I bought it  [from a weird old man..] it was equipped with front and rear bulb lights, powered by a dynamo. As you maybe already know, this is not the best solution to light your way home at night: dynamo and inertia are enemies and...
By: eriol

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 05:43:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Lights-Solar/
Bike Lights Solar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/NS38/H4AGK9XL/FZRNS38H4AGK9XL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/NS38/H4AGK9XL/FZRNS38H4AGK9XL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/NS38/H4AGK9XL/FZRNS38H4AGK9XL.SMALL.jpg fraz75 A small ecological system to power the lights of the bike. With this little wiring I wanted to combine practicality with ecology, the common LED lights of the bikes are powered by 3V batteries that run down easily, and the lighting of the lamps is not entirely practical. Here's what you need: -...
By: fraz75

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 07:01:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Bike-Headlight-On-The-Cheap/
Altoids Bike Headlight On The Cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/OV8K/H3QETLQW/FJ3OV8KH3QETLQW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/OV8K/H3QETLQW/FJ3OV8KH3QETLQW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/OV8K/H3QETLQW/FJ3OV8KH3QETLQW.SMALL.jpg Adambowker98 This instructable is an entry in the Bicycle Contest, so please vote! This instructable is an entry in the Hurricane Laser Contest, so please vote! This instructable is an entry in the Green Tech Contest, so please vote! This is an entry in the Wheels Contest, so please vote! Everyone riding a bik...
By: Adambowker98

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:41:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lightrider-DIY-Bike-Light/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/U1NC/H3JXA2XX/F65U1NCH3JXA2XX.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/U1NC/H3JXA2XX/F65U1NCH3JXA2XX.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/U1NC/H3JXA2XX/F65U1NCH3JXA2XX.SMALL.jpg Diyler Made a DIY version of the revolights http://www.revolights.com total cost for one wheel is about 35 dollar instead of a microcontroller i use simple reed magnet switches the two outer rings consist of 18 Led's in 6 groups each all is powered by two AA batteries they are located on the hub the on...
By: Diyler

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:48:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bright-Bike-the-Automated-Alert-System-for-Bikers/
Bright Bike, the Automated Alert System for Bikers and Drivers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/OTWB/H2WESUXN/FUOOTWBH2WESUXN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/OTWB/H2WESUXN/FUOOTWBH2WESUXN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/OTWB/H2WESUXN/FUOOTWBH2WESUXN.SMALL.jpg Hammock Boy Practically everywhere that I need to get to, including school, I bike to. It is a great way to wake up in the morning not to mention the other benefits over driving. Unfortunately, though, there is always that small group of drivers that does not like to share the road and it can get especially dan...
By: Hammock Boy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2012 19:18:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Skateboard-under-glow/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/XUZX/H2MYM2HU/F9OXUZXH2MYM2HU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/XUZX/H2MYM2HU/F9OXUZXH2MYM2HU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/XUZX/H2MYM2HU/F9OXUZXH2MYM2HU.SMALL.jpg jnajmy I made this a couple weeks ago, the idea came to me after i was hit by a truck and broke my both my top and bottom jaws, my eye socket, both my cheek bones (i have metal plates now), my nose was broken and i broke my collar bone. I was in acoma for a week and had 5 surgeries since. This happened to ...
By: jnajmy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 23:13:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MAGLITE-5-D-mod-to-my-MTB-lightning-system/
MAGLITE 5-D mod to my MTB lightning system. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/9GQ6/H29XS1MD/FC19GQ6H29XS1MD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/9GQ6/H29XS1MD/FC19GQ6H29XS1MD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/9GQ6/H29XS1MD/FC19GQ6H29XS1MD.SMALL.jpg dudu1980 I had  an old mag lite from 1995 it was 5-D maglite... . I decided i need to wake him up from his sleep. and make a powerfull light for my bike. the thing about this project that it is cheap  around 50-60$  includes the batteries and the charger and i will try to make it simple by giving the SKU fro...
By: dudu1980

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 07:40:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Kite-Lights/
Magnetic Kite Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/CJLR/H0OIUIEX/FZJCJLRH0OIUIEX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/CJLR/H0OIUIEX/FZJCJLRH0OIUIEX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/CJLR/H0OIUIEX/FZJCJLRH0OIUIEX.SMALL.jpg EH2200 To some, the mention of flying a kite might rouse little more than a yawn. Add some bright LEDs, magnets, and an evening with strong winds and you have something far more exciting. It takes the challenge and fun of kiting to a whole new level - Its kind of like remotely piloting a UFO - Its Kind of ...
By: EH2200

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:22:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorcycle-Headlight-for-Bicycle-Light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/EC54/H0JBUSLK/FBIEC54H0JBUSLK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/EC54/H0JBUSLK/FBIEC54H0JBUSLK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/EC54/H0JBUSLK/FBIEC54H0JBUSLK.SMALL.jpg jenspen Old motorcycle light converted to LED for bicycle. The LED: http://www.satisled.com/1w-high-power-led-white-star-emitter-8090lm_p118.html
By: jenspen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 15:51:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-3W-Led-Retro-Headlight/
Bicycle 3W Led Retro Headlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/IPWP/GUXKYRUD/FZMIPWPGUXKYRUD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/IPWP/GUXKYRUD/FZMIPWPGUXKYRUD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/IPWP/GUXKYRUD/FZMIPWPGUXKYRUD.SMALL.jpg Vranov Hello everybody! :) Today I gonna show you an interesting project - retro bicycle self cooling 3W power Led headlight! Last season, my old lamp headlight had bad durability, non-energy saver and bad brightness :( This season I have made a new one - here's an intructuble to my Led headlight You'...
By: Vranov

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:50:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-logo-Rammstein-on-bicycle/
LED logo Rammstein on bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/4ACJ/GTUBZYNJ/FDC4ACJGTUBZYNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/4ACJ/GTUBZYNJ/FDC4ACJGTUBZYNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/4ACJ/GTUBZYNJ/FDC4ACJGTUBZYNJ.SMALL.jpg muromec Hello I am from Russia. I like bike and LED. I do LED bicycle wheels: http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-bicycle-wheels/ but i want more... I love rock and I like the rock band Rammstein, so I decided, in addition to lighting on the wheels make the glowing logo on the frame of my bike. Project comp...
By: muromec

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:11:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/wind-powered-wicker-basket-led-light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/RDEL/GTJS8WMQ/F9DRDELGTJS8WMQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/RDEL/GTJS8WMQ/F9DRDELGTJS8WMQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/RDEL/GTJS8WMQ/F9DRDELGTJS8WMQ.SMALL.jpg man-of-light when wandering the fields and forests armed with richard maybe's classic book "food for free" all you need besides maybe patience is a basket to collect a meal sized amount of edible things, and if it's a moonless night then a light is useful....  this basket is the answer! a beer can windmill is di...
By: man-of-light

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Oct 2011 19:20:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Headlamp-Winter-Hat/
Headlamp Winter Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/K7AR/GTIEWUQJ/F4RK7ARGTIEWUQJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/K7AR/GTIEWUQJ/F4RK7ARGTIEWUQJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/K7AR/GTIEWUQJ/F4RK7ARGTIEWUQJ.SMALL.jpg rbateman Winter is coming in Fairbanks. A headlamp is something of necessity here, when the hours of daylight dwindle to 6 per day. A lot of time is spent in the dark. Unfortunately, I'm awful about forgetting my headlamp when I'm headed out for the day. What I don't forget, however, is my hat. It's flexible...
By: rbateman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Oct 2011 21:30:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ice-hockey-puck-with-LED-lights/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/43Z5/HAWSMCFR/FS943Z5HAWSMCFR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/43Z5/HAWSMCFR/FS943Z5HAWSMCFR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/43Z5/HAWSMCFR/FS943Z5HAWSMCFR.SMALL.jpg janisalnis In winter it is a great fun to play ice hockey on the frozen lakes. The days are short and it gets dark early. Usually there are no illumination for the lake, so at some moment it gets hard to see the puck. Ice-hockey puck with LED lights allows to continue to play hockey after it has become dark. ...
By: janisalnis

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:19:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Voltage-Regulated-5-V-Bicycle-Dynamo-Light-USB/
Voltage Regulated [5v] Bicycle Dynamo Light & USB Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/TCHO/GSEEJZIP/FKRTCHOGSEEJZIP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/TCHO/GSEEJZIP/FKRTCHOGSEEJZIP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/TCHO/GSEEJZIP/FKRTCHOGSEEJZIP.SMALL.jpg sgomes3 Even though, there are plenty of "Dynamo Bike Light" instructions on this site, I thought I would share mines.   The great news, there are NO resistors in my circuit.    It has a fixed 5 volt output, so you can ride as fast as you want without worrying about burning out the LEDs.  Also, since this h...
By: sgomes3

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Sep 2011 10:50:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Solar-Lantern/
Make Your Own Solar Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/C971/GRTHY1TK/FXSC971GRTHY1TK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/C971/GRTHY1TK/FXSC971GRTHY1TK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/C971/GRTHY1TK/FXSC971GRTHY1TK.SMALL.jpg alinke Here's an easy project you can do in a few hours converting an old Kerosene Lantern into a Solar Lantern featuring a red glowing ambient effect. Materials: Old Kerosene Lantern 1 High Brightness Red LED Bubble Wrap 1 Solar Lawn Light Find an old Lantern Find an old latern and remove the lid. U...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:09:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/super-cool-bicycle-LED-tail-light-Fiber-Flair-glow/
super cool bicycle LED tail light Fiber Flair glowing glue stick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/MA5T/GRFMVM97/FYLMA5TGRFMVM97.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/MA5T/GRFMVM97/FYLMA5TGRFMVM97.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/MA5T/GRFMVM97/FYLMA5TGRFMVM97.SMALL.jpg jim_2000 The inspiration for this Instructable came from a product a friend purchased for his recumbent bicycle, the Fiber Flare. The Fiber Flare shines two LEDs down a solid tube of plastic and provides a nice glowing indicator. I wanted to see if I could make one from items around the house. I was successf...
By: jim_2000

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:58:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-LED-Lighting/
Solar Powered LED Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/Y7YF/GRFN2LZ4/F9AY7YFGRFN2LZ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/Y7YF/GRFN2LZ4/F9AY7YFGRFN2LZ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/Y7YF/GRFN2LZ4/F9AY7YFGRFN2LZ4.SMALL.jpg mah2007ghadiri Make your very own LED lights for camping! Parts This is a very simple project and it requires no knowledge in electronics What you'll need: Super Capacitor (any Type) x2 1.2k ohm Resistor x1 LED x as many as you want Solar Panel x1 Rocker/Toggle Switch x1 Wiring Wire according to the schemat...
By: mah2007ghadiri

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:14:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Easy-LED-Handkerchief-Headlamp/
Cheap and Easy LED Handkerchief Headlamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FI8/NEVO/GRFMVBBK/FI8NEVOGRFMVBBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI8/NEVO/GRFMVBBK/FI8NEVOGRFMVBBK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI8/NEVO/GRFMVBBK/FI8NEVOGRFMVBBK.SMALL.jpg Knightmare1766 During a recent episode of insomnia brought about by some late night espressos, I figured it would be a good idea to catch up on some reading.  Not wanting to wake my wife, I found myself wishing I had a headlamp so I could just read in bed.  Feeling inspired and fueled by caffeine, I looked around ...
By: Knightmare1766

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:50:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-wrapped-Maglight-glow-in-the-dark/
Paracord wrapped Maglight (glow in the dark) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/9IKP/GR9T2N3K/F189IKPGR9T2N3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/9IKP/GR9T2N3K/F189IKPGR9T2N3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/9IKP/GR9T2N3K/F189IKPGR9T2N3K.SMALL.jpg fat elvis I purchased some glow in the dark paracord and thought it would be cool to wrap a flashlight with it. There has been plenty of times I haven't been able to find my torch in the middle of the night while camping, etc. Hopefully-this will help me find it when I need it. The wrap used is spiral hitchi...
By: fat elvis

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:35:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/bike-stand-and-bright-rear-led-lights/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/UBM7/GR1TKV2A/FBBUBM7GR1TKV2A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/UBM7/GR1TKV2A/FBBUBM7GR1TKV2A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/UBM7/GR1TKV2A/FBBUBM7GR1TKV2A.SMALL.jpg bobcat1947 An easy-to-make indoor stand (for some applications), and some really bright rear lights for night riding.
By: bobcat1947

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Aug 2011 11:01:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lightweight-Headlamp-from-Cheap-Readily-Available/
Lightweight Headlamp from Cheap, Readily Available Parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/5R6Q/GR0E747H/FY65R6QGR0E747H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/5R6Q/GR0E747H/FY65R6QGR0E747H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/5R6Q/GR0E747H/FY65R6QGR0E747H.SMALL.jpg josefski Night skiing is really popular where I live, and while the ski resorts are adequately lit on piste at night, they are, obviously, not lit in the trees. Well, just because I can't manage to get to the resort during the day doesn't mean I shouldn't be able to enjoy a little tree skiing. Most commerc...
By: josefski

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Aug 2011 15:03:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vastly-Superior-Helmet-Mount/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/31Y0/GQKM512T/FEY31Y0GQKM512T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/31Y0/GQKM512T/FEY31Y0GQKM512T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/31Y0/GQKM512T/FEY31Y0GQKM512T.SMALL.jpg josefski A few years ago, I made a headlamp based on this instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Night-Vision-Headlamp---500%2B-lumens-with-/   There are numerous instructables that detail the building of a headlamp utilizing a computer heat sink and big ol' high wattage LED's. The downfal...
By: josefski

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:36:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-4-GBP-Tent-lights/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/WE0H/GQ4UHASC/FNRWE0HGQ4UHASC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/WE0H/GQ4UHASC/FNRWE0HGQ4UHASC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/WE0H/GQ4UHASC/FNRWE0HGQ4UHASC.SMALL.jpg PhantomFreak So, I’ve wanted to create a really cheap set of in tent lighting based around LEDs and stumbled upon a really easy way of doing it with purchases from a Pound shop (or 99¢ store). Firstly, you need to buy the following… - A set of battery powered LED Christmas / Parasol lights. - A pack of safety ...
By: PhantomFreak

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:13:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Skate-board-riser/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/GSCJ/GP7IGHPW/FHSGSCJGP7IGHPW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/GSCJ/GP7IGHPW/FHSGSCJGP7IGHPW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/GSCJ/GP7IGHPW/FHSGSCJGP7IGHPW.SMALL.jpg T_T_ My brother and I made this LED riser together, He cut the riser so it would accept all the LED's and I did the wiring. It uses four super bright white LED's and two mother board batteries. the LED's and batteries are in parallel, that means that it will work with one or two batteries. Also when the ...
By: T_T_

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jul 2011 22:28:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Accelerometer-controlled-LED-Bike-Helmet/
Accelerometer-controlled LED Bike Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/20B7/GP7IGHC9/FXM20B7GP7IGHC9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/20B7/GP7IGHC9/FXM20B7GP7IGHC9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/20B7/GP7IGHC9/FXM20B7GP7IGHC9.SMALL.jpg dukode If you cycle for fun, exercise, commuting, or compulsion, it's important to be well-lit and visible at night. Keeping the helmet lit is a good option because it gives your head extra protection. This helmet, the next in our Lumenhattio project series, has accelerometer-controlled turn signals--just ...
By: dukode

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jul 2011 14:48:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Charged-LED-Running-Light-with-Flashing-Brak/
Solar Charged LED Running Light with Flashing Brake Light For Bicycles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/SJ5T/GP3T204F/FMKSJ5TGP3T204F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/SJ5T/GP3T204F/FMKSJ5TGP3T204F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/SJ5T/GP3T204F/FMKSJ5TGP3T204F.SMALL.jpg hackmattr So after researching the laws to make my motorized bicycle legal in California and sending for the license plate, I have decided to work on the brake light while I wait for the plate. After a couple days of looking at other peoples' designs for their brake light, I have come up with my own design t...
By: hackmattr

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:01:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheapest-Bike-Light-ever-made/
Cheapest Bike Light ever made - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F2Y/E891/GP2DMHZ9/F2YE891GP2DMHZ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2Y/E891/GP2DMHZ9/F2YE891GP2DMHZ9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F2Y/E891/GP2DMHZ9/F2YE891GP2DMHZ9.SMALL.jpg Varun R This is most probably the cheapest bike light ever made, aside from those that involve just sticking a torch on your bike. I had most of the parts lying around and I tried to recycle much of the stuff I used to make this. The only significant expenditure in this project was the pseudo Luxeon 1W whic...
By: Varun R

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:42:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mountain-Bike-Chopper/
Mountain Bicycle Chopper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/9FK1/GNXX1DL5/FFF9FK1GNXX1DL5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/9FK1/GNXX1DL5/FFF9FK1GNXX1DL5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/9FK1/GNXX1DL5/FFF9FK1GNXX1DL5.SMALL.jpg husamwadi Hey, ever wanted the power to see peoples heads turn?, get that hot girl of your dreams (the validity of this statement is unknown :P ), or just want to look freakin cool? Then you should invest in building your own chopper bicycle! Its fun, not so easy, but still fun! lets get started. This ...
By: husamwadi

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