http://www.instructables.com Sun, 27 May 2012 21:56:24 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/minitile/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/TIDL/H231ZAAQ/F8VTIDLH231ZAAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/TIDL/H231ZAAQ/F8VTIDLH231ZAAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/TIDL/H231ZAAQ/F8VTIDLH231ZAAQ.SMALL.jpg khuang3 What is a fun game? What are the differences between a game and a toy? Everyone might have a different explanation of what a fun game is, so it is hard to create a game for everyone. Yet, a toy is something that people play with and without limitations of how to play it. People love to create, and...
By: khuang3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 22:59:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrabble-for-blind-people/
Scrabble for blind people - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/O9TN/H0OJ6K4B/FHYO9TNH0OJ6K4B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/O9TN/H0OJ6K4B/FHYO9TNH0OJ6K4B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/O9TN/H0OJ6K4B/FHYO9TNH0OJ6K4B.SMALL.jpg scrabble! We have created a scrabble Board for blind people. We got this idea by the mobile phone game Wordfeud. One of us has a friend who is blind, who couldn't play that game but though he was curious about how it is played. That's why we have created a game for blind people. Materials To make this scra...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:04:53 PDT 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/O25M/GYW6GMAT/F19O25MGYW6GMAT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/O25M/GYW6GMAT/F19O25MGYW6GMAT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:07:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Mikado/
Pocket Mikado - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/OS8U/GV4W325J/FKROS8UGV4W325J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/OS8U/GV4W325J/FKROS8UGV4W325J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/OS8U/GV4W325J/FKROS8UGV4W325J.SMALL.jpg ansanma Play Mikado game everywhere with this easy and inexpensive version. In this game, you need to demonstrate your skills by removing one stick without touching or moving the others. One stick represents the mikado —the ancient name for the Emperor of Japan—, and the society hierarchy: mandarins, bonze...
By: ansanma

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:38:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubyrint-rubik-cube-labyrinth/
Rubyrint - rubik cube labyrinth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/CXMP/GV0KXLVZ/FP9CXMPGV0KXLVZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/CXMP/GV0KXLVZ/FP9CXMPGV0KXLVZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/CXMP/GV0KXLVZ/FP9CXMPGV0KXLVZ.SMALL.jpg derte84 The purpose of this instructable is to build a fun game with and old rubik cube laying around. Rubyrinth is a Rubik cube that has paths, forks and 2 gates on its faces instead of colors. The goal of the game is to connect the 2 gates with the longest path You can find more projects on http://gente...
By: derte84

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:00:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bouncy-Rubiks-Cube/
Bouncy Rubik's Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/KMIA/GUEN7OSP/FMVKMIAGUEN7OSP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/KMIA/GUEN7OSP/FMVKMIAGUEN7OSP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/KMIA/GUEN7OSP/FMVKMIAGUEN7OSP.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv In this tutorial I'm going to show you two different ways, to make a bouncy Rubik's Cube. I love to modify Rubik Cubes, but was lacking the time lately, that's why I wanted to make something special as soon, as I had a bit of spare time. Do you know somebody, who gets frustrated easily? Who has may...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:01:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jenga-Maximum/
Stacking blocks Maximum (name changed) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/ZB0C/GTXK889B/FYHZB0CGTXK889B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/ZB0C/GTXK889B/FYHZB0CGTXK889B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/ZB0C/GTXK889B/FYHZB0CGTXK889B.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian The oversize Stacking blocks based on the popular game (I cannot say the name due to copyright reasons) game is almost essential for outdoor fun. Why huddle around a short stack when you can have 27 inches of play-room. Once again I did this then found that there are others who have already done ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:14:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Name-Puzzle-Laser-Cut/
Name Puzzle - Laser Cut - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/NCWV/G1BB3VFE/FXKNCWVG1BB3VFE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/NCWV/G1BB3VFE/FXKNCWVG1BB3VFE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/NCWV/G1BB3VFE/FXKNCWVG1BB3VFE.SMALL.jpg hitechantics This is a great personalized present for a little one in your life. It is colorful, educational and very personal. Easy to layout, construct and paint. Laser cutting ensures a perfect fit every time. Inspiration My friend's daughter is coming up to her first birthday, so what to get for a one yea...
By: hitechantics

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:49:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sudoku%3asolving-it-for-beginners-and-the-expirience/
Sudoku:solving it for beginners and the expirienced - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/M0JX/F6B7Q8AB/FH5M0JXF6B7Q8AB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/M0JX/F6B7Q8AB/FH5M0JXF6B7Q8AB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/M0JX/F6B7Q8AB/FH5M0JXF6B7Q8AB.SMALL.jpg Oorspronklikheid I will be showing the most basic to not so basic methods,trick and tips to finish a sudoku.this instructable is for anyone who plays or wants to play sudoku even if you don't know how to play. I'll start with the basic thing and progress to the less basic things. How to play sudoku The objective...
By: Oorspronklikheid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:40:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tessellating-Cats-Decoration-or-Puzzle/
Tessellating Cats Decoration or Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/Q2ZI/GSUSPOF8/F61Q2ZIGSUSPOF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/Q2ZI/GSUSPOF8/F61Q2ZIGSUSPOF8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/Q2ZI/GSUSPOF8/F61Q2ZIGSUSPOF8.SMALL.jpg wombatmorrison I like cats, I like group projects and I like puzzles (as a social activity). I also like to cut stuff out using my scroll saw - though cutting lots of the same item sucks and would be MUCH easier with a laser cutter (pardon me while I wipe the drool off my chin thinking about an Epilog laser cutter...
By: wombatmorrison

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Oct 2011 14:13:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BUTTONHOLE-PUZZLE-POCKET-SIZED/
BUTTONHOLE PUZZLE (POCKET SIZED) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/MH23/GSUSNTAV/F80MH23GSUSNTAV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/MH23/GSUSNTAV/F80MH23GSUSNTAV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/MH23/GSUSNTAV/F80MH23GSUSNTAV.SMALL.jpg CHARLESCRANFORD This is a new version on an old puzzle.  Invented by Sam Loyd 1841-1911.  The puzzle is placed on a buttonhole and seems impossible to remove.  This is where the term buttonholed (to get someone's attention) came from. Materials and Tools You will need strong string and a piece of pipe. I used ...
By: CHARLESCRANFORD

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:52:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/rusty-wrenches-ping-pong-balls-centrifugal-toy/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/1M55/GPBDHOXK/FUC1M55GPBDHOXK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/1M55/GPBDHOXK/FUC1M55GPBDHOXK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/1M55/GPBDHOXK/FUC1M55GPBDHOXK.SMALL.jpg duboisvb I have an old toy which is just a small box and it has 2 small ball bearings inside. The idea was to get one ball bearing in the hole on the right and the other into the hole on the left.  I remember  spending a lot of time failing to do this until I was shown the trick: spin the box and the ball b...
By: duboisvb

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 12:19:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pimp-my-Rubik-s-Cube/
Pimp my Rubik's Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/QVFR/UT2EP281N3R/FR2QVFRUT2EP281N3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/QVFR/UT2EP281N3R/FR2QVFRUT2EP281N3R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/QVFR/UT2EP281N3R/FR2QVFRUT2EP281N3R.SMALL.jpg Robotrix Tired of the same ol' cube? Looking for a slightly more challenging option? Looking for a slightly more street-cred-enhancing option? Look no further. Peel those old stickers. If you've been using your cube as much as you should be, the stickers are peeling. If not, your cube is probably signific...
By: Robotrix

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:07:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chopstick-Tensegrity-Setkind-of/
Chopstick Tensegrity Set........kind of..... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/240E/GQX21YFN/FXE240EGQX21YFN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/240E/GQX21YFN/FXE240EGQX21YFN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/240E/GQX21YFN/FXE240EGQX21YFN.SMALL.jpg dimtick This is my entry into the Chopstick Challenge. Give credit where credit is due: When I first started thinking about this challenge my first idea was to construct a tensegrity tower using chopsticks.   I did a quick google search and wouldn't you know....there was a instructable which did it better ...
By: dimtick

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2011 08:35:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-confuzzle-your-friends-with-the-Puzzle-Stic/
How to confuzzle your friends with the Puzzle Stick. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/C2L0/FJI8VZCD/FN3C2L0FJI8VZCD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/C2L0/FJI8VZCD/FN3C2L0FJI8VZCD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/C2L0/FJI8VZCD/FN3C2L0FJI8VZCD.SMALL.jpg Kiteman A simple little game from years ago - just catch the rubber band with the hook and give it a pull.Simple? No... Tools and Materials: Materials;You will need a stick, wide enough to drill conveniently. I used an actual stick, but you could use a short length of thick dowel or broom handle.You wi...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:23:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/the-centrifugal-puzzle/
the centrifugal puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/G0VZ/GPVEVDVR/FF5G0VZGPVEVDVR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/G0VZ/GPVEVDVR/FF5G0VZGPVEVDVR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/G0VZ/GPVEVDVR/FF5G0VZGPVEVDVR.SMALL.jpg cobalt420 Do you want to wow your friends, Do you like working with wood, Do you enjoy brain teasers, if so read on... Everyone likes a good brain  teaser every once in a wile. A puzzle that can frustrate the most powerful minds, yet has simple solution. The centrifugal puzzle can do that! Things...
By: cobalt420

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jul 2011 12:59:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sticker-free-Rubiks-cube/
Sticker-free Rubik's cube! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/KF65/FU0HYZ9B/FTAKF65FU0HYZ9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/KF65/FU0HYZ9B/FTAKF65FU0HYZ9B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/KF65/FU0HYZ9B/FTAKF65FU0HYZ9B.SMALL.jpg mrrshotshot Tired of the stickers falling off of your Rubik's cube? Here is a simple and cheap solution to making your cube last longer and look cooler! What you'll need. Scissors, a ruler, a pen, 6 different colored foam pads (the thinner the better), and brush on Krazy glue (I got the kind made for plasti...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:56:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gears-of-War-Themed-Rubiks-Cube/
Gears of War Themed Rubik's Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/9LQO/GL4Z49HQ/FJ19LQOGL4Z49HQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/9LQO/GL4Z49HQ/FJ19LQOGL4Z49HQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/9LQO/GL4Z49HQ/FJ19LQOGL4Z49HQ.SMALL.jpg enceptions With the release of the new Gears of War just around the corner I decided to do my first ible with a GOW theme.  Materials This is pretty straight forward and won't break the bank.  You'll need: A rubik's cube (or other cube)  Mod Podge or other glue and sealer  Small brush Pencil and ruler Scis...
By: enceptions

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:33:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-solve-a-5x5-Rubiks-Professor-cube/
How to solve a 5x5 Rubik's Professor cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/FB0W/FOWZQ5P1/F3HFB0WFOWZQ5P1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/FB0W/FOWZQ5P1/F3HFB0WFOWZQ5P1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/FB0W/FOWZQ5P1/F3HFB0WFOWZQ5P1.SMALL.jpg Does Not Compute I got a 5x5 cube recently, and learned how to do it by only learning a few algorithms. In order for you to be able to finish the cube, you will need to be able to solve a 3x3 cube, but being able to solve a 4x4 cube would also enhance your abilities for it, since the algorithms can be used on both...
By: Does Not Compute

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:57:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Grid-Blocked-Wooden-Logic-Puzzle/
Grid-Blocked: Wooden Logic Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/TLVH/FOHTTTTB/FHATLVHFOHTTTTB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/TLVH/FOHTTTTB/FHATLVHFOHTTTTB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/TLVH/FOHTTTTB/FHATLVHFOHTTTTB.SMALL.jpg x_goose_x This Christmas, my siblings and I decided to set a price limit of $10 for our gifts for each other, since most of us are unemployed students. My plan was to build everyone a little something. This instructable covers the first of my gifts: a wooden version of the puzzle Rush Hourư, by ThinkFun Inc.T...
By: x_goose_x

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:07:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/maze-puzzle-box/
maze puzzle box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/Z43L/GYZNVMDR/F2OZ43LGYZNVMDR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/Z43L/GYZNVMDR/F2OZ43LGYZNVMDR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/Z43L/GYZNVMDR/F2OZ43LGYZNVMDR.SMALL.jpg matthewvenn This is a puzzle box. To open it you need to perform a certain gesture and press a button. The gesture is defined by the shape of an internal ball bearing maze. You can easily create your own maze and plans using the website www.mazepuzzlebox.co.uk. The design is parametric, making it easy to make...
By: matthewvenn

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:25:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Wooden-Bobcat-Toy/
The Wooden Bobcat Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/FWGY/GI0TM6KZ/FKSFWGYGI0TM6KZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/FWGY/GI0TM6KZ/FKSFWGYGI0TM6KZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/FWGY/GI0TM6KZ/FKSFWGYGI0TM6KZ.SMALL.jpg hack818 I was going through Instuctables and saw some amazing stuff.  I just wanted to do something that was just as amazing.  Hopefully I have a file you can use.  I used my Epilog laser engraver (Epilog Mini 12x24 45 watt).  This project took 12 hours to design, 60 minutes to cut out, and 30 minutes to gl...
By: hack818

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:08:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Bolt-Puzzle/
The Bolt Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/FGSR/GHFJYHUQ/FJDFGSRGHFJYHUQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/FGSR/GHFJYHUQ/FJDFGSRGHFJYHUQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/FGSR/GHFJYHUQ/FJDFGSRGHFJYHUQ.SMALL.jpg Mattrox This instructable will show you how to make a great pocket sized puzzle. Great for a gift. P.s. This was not my idea credit goes to This Site . However the pictures are my own. Materials and tools To make the Bolt puzzle you will need: A left-handed bolt (For size, look at the picture) and mat...
By: Mattrox

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:53:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Cryptex-Vault/
Cardboard Cryptex Vault - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/7ZIL/GHFJXVBG/FO07ZILGHFJXVBG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/7ZIL/GHFJXVBG/FO07ZILGHFJXVBG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/7ZIL/GHFJXVBG/FO07ZILGHFJXVBG.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian Cardboard model of a Cryptex.  This is a 5 letter model that allows you to build and set your own combination. You have seen this type of device in the movies now build your own. Average assembly time can be up to 7 hours. I know that it is long but the process is rather satisfying upon completion....
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:08:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-bottle-puzzle/
Wine bottle puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/XI1U/GHFK7KSX/FBPXI1UGHFK7KSX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/XI1U/GHFK7KSX/FBPXI1UGHFK7KSX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/XI1U/GHFK7KSX/FBPXI1UGHFK7KSX.SMALL.jpg MatB I've seen many of the wine bottle puzzle kits that are available for purchase but they seemed a little expensive for what they are. Since joining my local hackerspace (Northackton) I've not actually made anything, so I thought I'd see if I could make one over a weekend. Based on pictures of existin...
By: MatB

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:30:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crazy-Foto-Cube/
Magic Folding Photo Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/HPDN/GQL8Q0IY/F5UHPDNGQL8Q0IY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/HPDN/GQL8Q0IY/F5UHPDNGQL8Q0IY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/HPDN/GQL8Q0IY/F5UHPDNGQL8Q0IY.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv Like probably every other mother my mum loves getting photos for Christmas, but in my opinion normal photo cubes or books are a bit boring. Being fascinated by instructable member golics "Unbelievable! White Or Black. Crazy Paper Cube", I had the idea of combining it with photos. The pictures work ...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Dec 2010 07:30:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Wooden-Soma-Cube/
Make a Wooden Soma Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/51HT/GDNIZECA/F1151HTGDNIZECA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/51HT/GDNIZECA/F1151HTGDNIZECA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/51HT/GDNIZECA/F1151HTGDNIZECA.SMALL.jpg petercd Make this 3D puzzle out of wood. The Soma Cube was invented by Piet Hein in 1936 during a lecture on quantum mechanics conducted by Werner Heisenberg. (taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soma_cube ) The cube is made from 27 cubelets formed into 7 pieces. I've used the naming convention used o...
By: petercd

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Sep 2010 08:23:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Rubiks-Wood-Cube/
Rubik's Wood Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/4YUY/GD2J1WD9/FWQ4YUYGD2J1WD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/4YUY/GD2J1WD9/FWQ4YUYGD2J1WD9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/4YUY/GD2J1WD9/FWQ4YUYGD2J1WD9.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv In 1974 Ernö Rubik spent only 6 weeks on developing the mechanism of the Rubik's Cube, but it took six years for it's worldwide distribution. The puzzle was licensed to be sold by Ideal Toys in 1980. To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the world's best-selling puzzle a limited edition Rubik's Wood ...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:07:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Rubik-s-Dice-Cube/
Magnetic Rubik's Dice Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/19GR/NVUEVYDUQKQ/FC519GRNVUEVYDUQKQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/19GR/NVUEVYDUQKQ/FC519GRNVUEVYDUQKQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/19GR/NVUEVYDUQKQ/FC519GRNVUEVYDUQKQ.SMALL.jpg burzvingion This project is a modified version of gfixler's Magnetic Acrylic Rubik's Cube, and uses red translucent dice instead of clear acrylic cubes. I give credit for the dice idea to ella and andyholloway, who were going to build a dice cube, however I do not know if they ever finished. I will assume, if ...
By: burzvingion

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:08:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Confuzzle/
The Confuzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/GOER/GC4GD926/F5XGOERGC4GD926.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/GOER/GC4GD926/F5XGOERGC4GD926.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/GOER/GC4GD926/F5XGOERGC4GD926.SMALL.jpg greeenpro Simplicity and confusion don't often go hand in hand.  Here's a confusing puzzle, or "confuzzle", that can be made in minutes.  Although it involves simple geometric principles, it is surprising and even baffling to some people.  In short, it's a quick, easy project that is tons of fun to show other...
By: greeenpro

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Aug 2010 11:02:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-modified-Rubiks-Cube/
Modified Rubik's Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/1BGJ/G30TY33M/FRD1BGJG30TY33M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/1BGJ/G30TY33M/FRD1BGJG30TY33M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/1BGJ/G30TY33M/FRD1BGJG30TY33M.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv In this tutorial I'm going to show you how to make a Rubik's Cube, which changes the shape when you scramble it. The cuboid is easy to make, because you don't have to extend any pieces. Check out step 5 to see, how to solve it. Basically it solves like the 3x3x3, so if you know how to solve that o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:29:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/KeyboardSudoku-Rubiks-Cubedead-computer-conte/
Keyboard/Sudoku Rubik's Cube...dead computer contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/BDU4/G5KPACL5/FOZBDU4G5KPACL5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/BDU4/G5KPACL5/FOZBDU4G5KPACL5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/BDU4/G5KPACL5/FOZBDU4G5KPACL5.SMALL.jpg Overlord5 Tired of the normal Rubik's cube challenge?   Have the keyboards from a dead computer?  Well, here is the thing for you!  The Keyboard/Sudoku Rubik's cube! i got the idea when i popped off a key from my key board and looked at its shape, and it fit perfectly on my Rubik's cube *thanks to the edito...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:24:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Scavenger-Hunt-In-a-Bottle/
Scavenger Hunt In a Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/0YHP/FPQLEMJ4/FM40YHPFPQLEMJ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/0YHP/FPQLEMJ4/FM40YHPFPQLEMJ4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/0YHP/FPQLEMJ4/FM40YHPFPQLEMJ4.SMALL.jpg peterjr The Bottle Scavenger Hunt is an easy and fun project that can be made with materials found around the house. The object of the game is to find the hidden objects which are camouflaged by the colored rice in a clear plastic bottle. materials needed 2 clear plastic bottles4 cups of rice1 package...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:05:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Heartpuzzle/
Heartpuzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/0TP4/G5FR5BHJ/F2H0TP4G5FR5BHJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/0TP4/G5FR5BHJ/F2H0TP4G5FR5BHJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/0TP4/G5FR5BHJ/F2H0TP4G5FR5BHJ.SMALL.jpg lighttamer Do you want to propose to your darling with an surprise, maybe our heartpuzzle is right for you :-) It is an wooden puzzle. you can pull out the red hearts. On the top is an engraved heart with the text "Do you know what I love about you? Under the red hearts you can read "your eyes", "your mouth"...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:48:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-personalized-rubiks-cube/
How to make your own personalized rubik's cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/GPGS/G3JETRQQ/F9NGPGSG3JETRQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/GPGS/G3JETRQQ/F9NGPGSG3JETRQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/GPGS/G3JETRQQ/F9NGPGSG3JETRQQ.SMALL.jpg MichelMoermans Okay, so I was playing portal for the sixth time in a row and while doing that I was looking at the rubik's cube I got from one of my colleagues for secret santa. Now the rubik's cube I got was a so called Sudoku rubik's cube and it was way to hard to solve, so I thought why not make it into the com...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:53:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocketex-the-miniscule-cryptex/
Pocketex: the miniscule cryptex - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/R5CX/FX557TRF/F5IR5CXFX557TRF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/R5CX/FX557TRF/F5IR5CXFX557TRF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/R5CX/FX557TRF/F5IR5CXFX557TRF.SMALL.jpg sky.net This Instructable takes Da Vinci's cryptex to a miniature level.The basic premise of the cryptex is that it allows the creator to hide a secret within the capsule and lock it using a simple slotted key mechanism. A password aligned perfectly with the arrow is the only way to unlock the cryptex. Or y...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:24:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-Cryptex/
How To Make a Cryptex - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/WVA2/FWMNY1IV/F73WVA2FWMNY1IV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/WVA2/FWMNY1IV/F73WVA2FWMNY1IV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/WVA2/FWMNY1IV/F73WVA2FWMNY1IV.SMALL.jpg merijnvw In this Instructable I'll show how I made my cryptex. There is already an Instructable on making a cryptex published lately, but I wasn't satisfied by that one. That cryptex was held together on the outside, like this. I prefer my cryptex held together from the inside, like this. That is by the way...
By: merijnvw

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:36:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cryptex/
Cryptex - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/UZKV/FVW22BSK/FP2UZKVFVW22BSK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/UZKV/FVW22BSK/FP2UZKVFVW22BSK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/UZKV/FVW22BSK/FP2UZKVFVW22BSK.SMALL.jpg boston09 Just like in the Da Vinci Code. It works much like a bicycle combination lock and if one arranges the rings to spell out the correct password, the rings align to unlock it, and the entire cylinder slides apart. In the inner compartment of the cryptex, this is where secret information can be hidden. ...
By: boston09

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:54:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodden-Tangram-project/
Woodden Tangram project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/HCW1/FSSIHC4P/F8UHCW1FSSIHC4P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/HCW1/FSSIHC4P/F8UHCW1FSSIHC4P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/HCW1/FSSIHC4P/F8UHCW1FSSIHC4P.SMALL.jpg fgiemza Hi.Four days ago i got a Tangram app for my iPhone. It was really cool to make animal, people and so one from just 7 pieces. Generally i felt in looove with that ;) I've decided to bring my new passion from virtual world into real. If you also want to use your noodle with this old japanese(or chines...
By: fgiemza

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:39:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubiks-Cube/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/TFPN/FPBKY7FI/FS4TFPNFPBKY7FI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/TFPN/FPBKY7FI/FS4TFPNFPBKY7FI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/TFPN/FPBKY7FI/FS4TFPNFPBKY7FI.SMALL.jpg Instructables Guides This is a guide for everything Rubik's Cube. Below are Instructables that contain detailed instructions on how to solve Rubik's Cubes, tips and tricks for advanced Rubik's Cube designs and patterns, general Rubik's Cube maintenance ideas, custom Rubik's cube mods involving magnets, pictures and eve...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:41:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Picture-Rubiks-Cube/
Picture Rubik's Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/LNBN/FC2EFVK8/F56LNBNFC2EFVK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/LNBN/FC2EFVK8/F56LNBNFC2EFVK8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/LNBN/FC2EFVK8/F56LNBNFC2EFVK8.SMALL.jpg vitruvian8807 This instructable will help you turn your regular Rubik's cube into a more personalized cube with your own pictures on it. I found something similar to this here, but i felt like it wasn't enough to it, and since I didn't find anything else too similar to this, I thought about posting this up. The t...
By: vitruvian8807

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:44:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Puzzle-made-of-paper-clips/
Puzzle made of paper-clips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/R25S/FABRWWX1/F7SR25SFABRWWX1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/R25S/FABRWWX1/F7SR25SFABRWWX1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/R25S/FABRWWX1/F7SR25SFABRWWX1.SMALL.jpg Sergey Chernyshev As a kid growing in Soviet Russia before Perestroika began, there were not that many toys, games and crafts available to you. This puzzle is an example of the game that we were making using simple tools from father's toolbox and regular paper clips (bureaucracy provided infinite supply of paper-cli...
By: Sergey Chernyshev

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:29:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY---Rubiks-Cube---Blind-Mans-Cube---Metal-Rubi/
DIY - Rubik's Cube - Blind Man's Cube - Metal Rubiks cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/MPLY/F9N26JSG/FNUMPLYF9N26JSG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/MPLY/F9N26JSG/FNUMPLYF9N26JSG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/MPLY/F9N26JSG/FNUMPLYF9N26JSG.SMALL.jpg gtig This is a Rubik's cube the is shape-oriented rather than color oriented for solving in the dark or for those who are without sight. It is inspired of the now unavailable "Blind Man's Cube" that was made years ago by Politechinka. See: http://www.twistypuzzles.com/cgi-bin/puzzle.cgi?pid=63&allpri...
By: gtig

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:44:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Newspaper-Puzzle-Spoon/
Newspaper Puzzle Spoon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/DWZJ/F90543JH/F7PDWZJF90543JH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/DWZJ/F90543JH/F7PDWZJF90543JH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/DWZJ/F90543JH/F7PDWZJF90543JH.SMALL.jpg Zeppelin37BDF Every morning billions of people wake up, get dressed, and eat cereal. Hundreds of thousands of these people also like to do puzzles and crosswords in the newspaper as they eat their breakfast. In the 21st century, people no longer have to hold both a spoon and a pen. Now they can use the officia...
By: Zeppelin37BDF

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:20:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Matchsticks-Cube-no-glue/
Matchsticks Cube (no glue) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/VZBX/F82EXH71/F4OVZBXF82EXH71.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/VZBX/F82EXH71/F4OVZBXF82EXH71.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/VZBX/F82EXH71/F4OVZBXF82EXH71.SMALL.jpg msolek 1 Put 7 matchsticks Again 7 Matchsticks .... Well Make well 12 matchstick high Close well 2 x 7 matchsticks Put 6x6 matchsticks slowly !!!! have they to enter in these same slot on down what on the top Squeeze also slowly and easy Enlarge 1. put matches from the top, draw out ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:13:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Solve-A-Rubik-s-Cube!/
How To Solve A Rubik's Cube! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/WIB3/F327AYD3/F4LWIB3F327AYD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/WIB3/F327AYD3/F4LWIB3F327AYD3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/WIB3/F327AYD3/F4LWIB3F327AYD3.SMALL.jpg T3h_Muffinator This instructable will teach YOU how to solve a Rubik's cube!I will also teach you algorithms that will enable you to make your cube "pretty", which will impress people!Note: This is only ONE algorithm, although it is applicable to ANY "situation" that can be presented to you on the cube.Materials:1...
By: T3h_Muffinator

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:08:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solve-Sudoku-Without-even-thinking!/
Solve Sudoku (Without even thinking!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/P59G/ACZEPD7QXFF/F43P59GACZEPD7QXFF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/P59G/ACZEPD7QXFF/F43P59GACZEPD7QXFF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/P59G/ACZEPD7QXFF/F43P59GACZEPD7QXFF.SMALL.jpg delgaudm This instructable provides step by step instructions to complete a Sudoku puzzle by simple process of elimination. One of the things I that drove me crazy about Sudoku is how difficult it is to return to a puzzle if you get interupted. This system allows you to walk away from a puzzle at any time ...
By: delgaudm

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jul 2006 20:28:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Acrylic-Rubik-s-Cube/
Magnetic Acrylic Rubik's Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/J0GC/XKAEP27WQU1/FGFJ0GCXKAEP27WQU1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/J0GC/XKAEP27WQU1/FGFJ0GCXKAEP27WQU1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/J0GC/XKAEP27WQU1/FGFJ0GCXKAEP27WQU1.SMALL.jpg gfixler 27 3/4" clear acrylic cubes are drilled with 108 3/16" holes, fitted with 108 D32 neodymium disc magnets with proper polarities facing out from each, and assembled into a size-matched magnetic version of the original Rubik's Cube. Update: Instructables user burzvingion has made a beautiful red tra...
By: gfixler

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:27:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2x2-Magnetic-Dice-Cube/
2x2 Magnetic Dice Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/BX4T/F4DEPW42/FNUBX4TF4DEPW42.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/BX4T/F4DEPW42/FNUBX4TF4DEPW42.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/BX4T/F4DEPW42/FNUBX4TF4DEPW42.SMALL.jpg burzvingion Shortly after finishing my Magnetic Rubik's Dice Cube, I began to think about the prospect of creating a 2x2 version of the dice cube.First of all, some terminology of the cube that you need to know. A "cubie" refers to any one of the small sub-cubes that makes up the entire cube. A center is a cu...
By: burzvingion

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