http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 04:56:05 UTC 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 »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 05:59:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/bored-anti-boredom-survival-kit/
bored? anti-boredom survival kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/KXKK/H19RNG4V/FO4KXKKH19RNG4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/KXKK/H19RNG4V/FO4KXKKH19RNG4V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/KXKK/H19RNG4V/FO4KXKKH19RNG4V.SMALL.jpg Beggsie11 an anti-boredom survival kit is a kit that you keep with you to survive boredom. this is a kit that you can make for under $5. all pieces in this kit are general stuff that you can normally find lying around the house. materials you will need: rubber band toy dog pencils paper small laminated pie...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:36:53 UTC 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 14:04:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Puzzle-Box/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/PC6Y/GZUB350X/FA5PC6YGZUB350X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/PC6Y/GZUB350X/FA5PC6YGZUB350X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/PC6Y/GZUB350X/FA5PC6YGZUB350X.SMALL.jpg flame_mistress This was my very first project on the laser cutters at the TechShop, and I am indebted to Bruce Viney for supplying the plans for the project.  Check out this (and many other) puzzle box plans at: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/bruce.viney/Black%20Nightmare%20Plans.pdf (or just search for “Bruce Viney...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:25:24 UTC 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 »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:07:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Sliding-Puzzle/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/S5OB/GY4R93H9/F89S5OBGY4R93H9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/S5OB/GY4R93H9/F89S5OBGY4R93H9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/S5OB/GY4R93H9/F89S5OBGY4R93H9.SMALL.jpg username252 Had you ever came across a sliding puzzle before? They’re these set of tiles placed on a board that you have to arrange to get a final picture. Although simple, this kind of puzzle is the kind I like to pick up every once in a while. I found an old one in my room, and I thought of making one out of ...
By: username252

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2012 04:58:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/MIX-UP-A-RUBIKS-CUBE-IN-5-sec/
MIX UP A RUBIK'S CUBE IN 5 sec! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/N5HN/GY18K5E8/FPTN5HNGY18K5E8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/N5HN/GY18K5E8/FPTN5HNGY18K5E8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/N5HN/GY18K5E8/FPTN5HNGY18K5E8.SMALL.jpg In Actuality After I started solving my 3x3 cube for a while, i always wanted to know how to effectively mix up my cube. I learned and now I'll teach you. I was always bored when trying to mix it up, but now it takes only five seconds to mix it up! MATERIALS: A rubik's cube and 5 sec. : )   how to mix up cube ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:52:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pen-and-paper-game-Stampede/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/12U8/GXUZIPON/FGR12U8GXUZIPON.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/12U8/GXUZIPON/FGR12U8GXUZIPON.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/12U8/GXUZIPON/FGR12U8GXUZIPON.SMALL.jpg waljoris STAMPEDE.   Years ago I wrote a book (in English) full of abstract paper games: "100 Strategic Games for Pen and Paper", (Walter Joris), Carlton, London. It was translated in several languages. Several titles also now. Most of the games were invented by me. It got a lot of response. I cannot publish...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:27:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Erasable-Sudoku-game-for-vision-impairedDIY-White/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/TP11/GXXSDOZL/FPNTP11GXXSDOZL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/TP11/GXXSDOZL/FPNTP11GXXSDOZL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/TP11/GXXSDOZL/FPNTP11GXXSDOZL.SMALL.jpg hoodsmom My father-in-law enjoys Sudoku but was doing puzzles with a sharpie because his vision is so bad, he can't see pencil marks.  This was my solution.  The Crayola dry-erase crayon (available at Michael's, JoAnn's, Office Depot or Staples) makes thick lines that are easily erased from the sheet protect...
By: hoodsmom

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:30:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Flat-Rock-Scorpion-model-Hadogenes-tr/
Finished Building a Flat Rock Scorpion model (Hadogenes troglodyte) And illuminating it - More DIY How To Projects]]> /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Goodhart The model/puzzle was gotten from the Discovery Channal store.  Being around 9 to 10 inches long it is just a wee bit bigger then Hadogenes Troglodyte at it's biggest.  but is close enough to be realistic. There ARE some small pieces (ganglion and brain stem, and poison sac located just below the ac...
By: Goodhart

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:53:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Teaching-Measurment-Bushel-to-gallons/
Teaching Measurment Bushel to gallons - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/YOPE/GX3LQYON/F67YOPEGX3LQYON.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/YOPE/GX3LQYON/F67YOPEGX3LQYON.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/YOPE/GX3LQYON/F67YOPEGX3LQYON.SMALL.jpg magicexp I was teaching about corn I was bringing in video from a farmer that was explaining the amount of corn a combine can process he was using Bushels as the measurement. The suburban kids I work with don't really understand the unit of Bushels so I wanted to find a fun way to bring it down to a measurem...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:58:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-nearly-invisible-Tyrannosaurus-Rex-made-on-a-las/
A nearly invisible Tyrannosaurus Rex made on a laser cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/0VSC/GXB2X49F/F5V0VSCGXB2X49F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/0VSC/GXB2X49F/F5V0VSCGXB2X49F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/0VSC/GXB2X49F/F5V0VSCGXB2X49F.SMALL.jpg christopherhesse I made this clear acrylic T-rex at TechShop San Francisco on a 60 Watt Epilog Laser Cutter.  TechShop is this awesome place (only available in select cities) where you pay a monthly fee to get access to a bunch of tools, including the aforementioned laser cutter at no additional cost. Anyway I have...
By: christopherhesse

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:10:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Neo-Cube-Sphere/
How to make a Neo Cube Sphere - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/JB7Q/GWDXZJZA/F3WJB7QGWDXZJZA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/JB7Q/GWDXZJZA/F3WJB7QGWDXZJZA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/JB7Q/GWDXZJZA/F3WJB7QGWDXZJZA.SMALL.jpg LogTrotter In this instructable I will show you how to make a Neo Cube sphere out of 216 Neo Cube magnets. Items needed: -216 Neo Cube magnets. -(optional) A plastic card to cut apart the magnets, DO NOT use a credit card or any other cards that hold memory or information only use a plastic card. Make your ...
By: LogTrotter

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:19:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Gift-Card-Puzzle/
Gift Card Puzzle!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/GXZX/GW7MZFVG/F2XGXZXGW7MZFVG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/GXZX/GW7MZFVG/F2XGXZXGW7MZFVG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/GXZX/GW7MZFVG/F2XGXZXGW7MZFVG.SMALL.jpg LMO Consider the following questions: Planning on getting gift cards for someone special this holiday season? * Would you like to challenge/annoy/entertain them as well? Do you like jigsaw puzzles? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I've got the perfect holiday project for...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:39:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-dollar-bill-to-a-heart/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/7PUN/GW3X85VS/FA47PUNGW3X85VS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/7PUN/GW3X85VS/FA47PUNGW3X85VS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/7PUN/GW3X85VS/FA47PUNGW3X85VS.SMALL.jpg chipalip100 pic 1: what you need. pic 2: fold. pic 3:  make a triangle. pic 4: same. pic 5: fold the side in. pic 6: another view. pic 7:make a square. pic 8: make two triangle. pic 9:. do it on the other side. pic 10: flip it fold down. pic 11: another view. pic 12: you are done.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:07:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Press-fit-Construction-Kit/
Press-fit Construction Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/K3L4/GV7IV5DK/F6TK3L4GV7IV5DK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/K3L4/GV7IV5DK/F6TK3L4GV7IV5DK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/K3L4/GV7IV5DK/F6TK3L4GV7IV5DK.SMALL.jpg scientiffic This Instructable is for a press-fit construction kit that is made up of just two simple pieces.  You can cut out the pieces on a laser cutter using any material you'd like (I used plywood) and start construction your own spherical shapes! Cut out the pieces on the laser cutter I created a CAD mo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:58:32 UTC 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 20:38:51 UTC 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 21:00:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-solve-a-Rubiks-Cube-for-the-first-time/
How to solve a Rubik's Cube for the first time! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/IM6T/GUK0ZQE9/FPQIM6TGUK0ZQE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/IM6T/GUK0ZQE9/FPQIM6TGUK0ZQE9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/IM6T/GUK0ZQE9/FPQIM6TGUK0ZQE9.SMALL.jpg majorson The Rubik's cube is a 3D puzzle which invented by Erno Rubik in 1974 and is a very popular puzzle toy found almost at every house around the world! Despite its popularity not many people know how to solve the Rubik's Cube. The Rubik's Cube misjudged as almost impossible which can be solved only by g...
By: majorson

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 08:58:52 UTC 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 »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:01:35 UTC 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 23:14:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Rollgoal/
Pocket Rollgoal! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/0OZW/GTMPB3PP/FQY0OZWGTMPB3PP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/0OZW/GTMPB3PP/FQY0OZWGTMPB3PP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/0OZW/GTMPB3PP/FQY0OZWGTMPB3PP.SMALL.jpg kenkaniff Remember Rollgoal, that irritating mini-game from Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess? In the Fishing Hut? If you do, then you are probably a hardcore gamer, and now you can take that irritation on the road! This simple game consists of a ball and track, and your "goal" is to "roll" this ball from ...
By: kenkaniff

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:02:37 UTC 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 21:13:29 UTC 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 13:52:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Flat-Cryptex/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/CVGN/GSUSMU5X/FYZCVGNGSUSMU5X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/CVGN/GSUSMU5X/FYZCVGNGSUSMU5X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/CVGN/GSUSMU5X/FYZCVGNGSUSMU5X.SMALL.jpg carsoncool This is my flat and easy cryptex. It's from the 'ible , Flat and Easy Cryptex. Hope you enjoy!
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:25:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-1x1x2-Rubiks-Cube/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/S5NH/GRTHM7KX/FSGS5NHGRTHM7KX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/S5NH/GRTHM7KX/FSGS5NHGRTHM7KX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/S5NH/GRTHM7KX/FSGS5NHGRTHM7KX.SMALL.jpg prosper58 I made this when I made my 1x1x1. So far the easiest to solve cube in the world. This one is also based off of a video by MeMyselfAndPi.
By: prosper58

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:37:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Bandaged-2x2x4-Rubiks-Cube/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/H5LH/GRTHPC19/FQDH5LHGRTHPC19.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/H5LH/GRTHPC19/FQDH5LHGRTHPC19.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/H5LH/GRTHPC19/FQDH5LHGRTHPC19.SMALL.jpg prosper58 So here's something I "made" about 2 years ago. Sorry for no pictures of it solved (I haven't been able to solve it at all). So basically what it is is a 4x4x4 Rubik's Cube with custom made stickers. I cut out all of the stickers from a few vinyl sticker sheets I have. I'm not saying I invented this...
By: prosper58

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:58:33 UTC 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 15:35:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cardboard-Rubiks-Cube-Stands/
DIY Cardboard Rubik's Cube Stands - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/GJK3/GPZAC1NZ/FGCGJK3GPZAC1NZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/GJK3/GPZAC1NZ/FGCGJK3GPZAC1NZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/GJK3/GPZAC1NZ/FGCGJK3GPZAC1NZ.SMALL.jpg prosper58 If you collect twisty puzzles like me, at some point in time you're going to need more stands. Of course every Rubik's brand cube comes with its own stand, but most collectors go beyond just "Rubik's". If you'd rather display your cubes the proper way than just leave them lying around, here's a goo...
By: prosper58

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:15:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-put-a-4x4-Rubiks-Cube-Together/
How to put a 4x4 Rubik's Cube Together - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/5889/GPVEVUDU/F5E5889GPVEVUDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/5889/GPVEVUDU/F5E5889GPVEVUDU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/5889/GPVEVUDU/F5E5889GPVEVUDU.SMALL.jpg sawblade25 Did your 4x4 fall apart, mine did! Here's how to put it back together. Note: the 4 different types of pieces are the centers, Right edges, Left edges, and corners. White centers This step is a bit tricky, because the centers fall out easily. Put the corner of the hook in the center, see pic...
By: sawblade25

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:58:12 UTC 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 19:59:53 UTC 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 19:19:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Affordable-Easy-Marble-Run/
Affordable Easy Marble Run - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/SDFK/GPLJ1C3I/FOGSDFKGPLJ1C3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/SDFK/GPLJ1C3I/FOGSDFKGPLJ1C3I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/SDFK/GPLJ1C3I/FOGSDFKGPLJ1C3I.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow This is a very easy modern marble run at an inexpensive price.  It is constructed on your closet door and uses magnet tape to hold PVC pipe to sheet metal so you may change it at any time. Parts In this instructable, you will need sheet metal to cover your whole closet door (measure first,) wood ...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 18:54:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/easy-to-make-find-it-game/
easy to make find it game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/BFIE/GPLJ0W3H/F53BFIEGPLJ0W3H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/BFIE/GPLJ0W3H/F53BFIEGPLJ0W3H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/BFIE/GPLJ0W3H/F53BFIEGPLJ0W3H.SMALL.jpg catpaw48 This is an easy and fun game to make.  You will have fun making it and playing it! What you need to start You need a clear water bottle.  I used a five gallon water bottle.  You will need to select objects to use as the objects you will find ("find its").  I have selected 20 "find it" objects....
By: catpaw48

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jul 2011 04:08:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Mini-Chess-Set-Made-Out-of-Just-Paper-and/
Portable Mini Chess Set Made Out of Just Paper and Tape - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/OEQ6/GOY3BBW7/FK0OEQ6GOY3BBW7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/OEQ6/GOY3BBW7/FK0OEQ6GOY3BBW7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/OEQ6/GOY3BBW7/FK0OEQ6GOY3BBW7.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow This is one of my best road trip games and I am only 10 years old.  This involves simple materials. Parts Check All we need is paper, regular scotch tape, and packing tape.  The tools we need are a functioning computer, printer, and scissors. Printing We will print a chess board in this step...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:36:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Mario-Themed-Rubiks-Cube/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/VD1A/GOWNTIQD/FF7VD1AGOWNTIQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/VD1A/GOWNTIQD/FF7VD1AGOWNTIQD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/VD1A/GOWNTIQD/FF7VD1AGOWNTIQD.SMALL.jpg gerrits13 i made this in a day using microsoft exel to measure the squares to 0.6 inches by 0.6 inches then i printed it out on a sheet of called whitefullsheetlabels and then cut them out using an exacto knife.  then for the last step i put some mod podge over the stickers so they wouldn't peel up.  Its got ...
By: gerrits13

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:53:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubiks-Cube-Tricks-center-piece/
Rubik's Cube Tricks-center piece. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/M2NI/GOW3YBTL/F77M2NIGOW3YBTL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/M2NI/GOW3YBTL/F77M2NIGOW3YBTL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/M2NI/GOW3YBTL/F77M2NIGOW3YBTL.SMALL.jpg gnoseon How to solve a Rubik's Cube so that it is cooler than if you solve it normally. This intractable will teach you how to solve a Rubik's cube so that all but the center piece are in the correct place. NOTE: You must have already solved the Rubik's cube in order to continue. Notation Before you sta...
By: gnoseon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:44:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Rubiks-Puzzles/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/8C9D/GNXX3KBW/F918C9DGNXX3KBW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/8C9D/GNXX3KBW/F918C9DGNXX3KBW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/8C9D/GNXX3KBW/F918C9DGNXX3KBW.SMALL.jpg sawblade25 This Everyone I got that's not broken
By: sawblade25

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 May 2011 22:21:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-puzzle-prototype/
Egg puzzle - prototype - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/QZKU/GMX1PZUI/FKXQZKUGMX1PZUI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/QZKU/GMX1PZUI/FKXQZKUGMX1PZUI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/QZKU/GMX1PZUI/FKXQZKUGMX1PZUI.SMALL.jpg wombatmorrison This is a test of concept & implementation for a layered, ball-bearing  maze-type puzzle.  I think a wood version would be great, but I had to test the idea first.  Each layer of the egg puzzle has some holes, which can go straight down, curve and go down or only go part way through to the other si...
By: wombatmorrison

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:31:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/caterpillar-magnet-children-toy/
caterpillar magnet children toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/M1TW/GM9QL9PF/FPJM1TWGM9QL9PF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/M1TW/GM9QL9PF/FPJM1TWGM9QL9PF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/M1TW/GM9QL9PF/FPJM1TWGM9QL9PF.SMALL.jpg alexsolex Hello I'm going to show you how to build a very simple toy for children which can be played on any magnetic surface (fridge, magnteic whiteboard...) The idea came after I recieved a few cardboard packages from an internet deal. After getting my stuff, I had all this big cardboards lying around and ...
By: alexsolex

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:07:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tetris-Board-Game/
Tetris Board Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/YBHP/GLJ7F8H5/F56YBHPGLJ7F8H5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/YBHP/GLJ7F8H5/F56YBHPGLJ7F8H5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/YBHP/GLJ7F8H5/F56YBHPGLJ7F8H5.SMALL.jpg cheeriokate Originally this was how I was going to make my Tetris Quilt Pattern, but on the way there I created this mini board game. This game only takes a couple of minutes to play and complete and can be played competitively against other players. Challenge yourself by changing the amount of pieces available...
By: cheeriokate

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:59:00 UTC 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 18:25:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Solve-a-Rubix-Cube/
How to Solve a Rubix Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/BPKG/GLDDSBOP/FIMBPKGGLDDSBOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/BPKG/GLDDSBOP/FIMBPKGGLDDSBOP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/BPKG/GLDDSBOP/FIMBPKGGLDDSBOP.SMALL.jpg jimopertrat Hi Guys Before i start i would like to give an awful lot of credit to poisontiger  who taught me in the first place how to do this and whos videos im using. thanks  poisontiger!!! anyway this is how to solve a rubix cube You Will need.. A rubix Cube!! (3x3) This instructable! Time Patience Pratic...
By: jimopertrat

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:52:17 UTC 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 »]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:33:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Winning-tic-tac-toe-strategies/
Winning tic-tac-toe strategies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/D1F1/GIWZLZ8Y/FQ4D1F1GIWZLZ8Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/D1F1/GIWZLZ8Y/FQ4D1F1GIWZLZ8Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/D1F1/GIWZLZ8Y/FQ4D1F1GIWZLZ8Y.SMALL.jpg CamillaLuvzMusic Everyone loves the simple game of tic-tac-toe, but it seems like a random game. Actually, its not! It seems that many disputes can be solved by a simple game... Now you can win the next tic-tac-toe-off by looking at these 4 easy strategies! **EDIT** Thanks to kelseymh for pointing this ou...
By: CamillaLuvzMusic

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:53:03 UTC 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 »]]> Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:08:47 UTC 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 »]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:53:57 UTC 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 21:08:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cube-Puzzles-for-Kids-and-Adults-too/
Cube Puzzles for Kids (and Adults, too) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/9VQQ/GHI9CREA/FXC9VQQGHI9CREA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/9VQQ/GHI9CREA/FXC9VQQGHI9CREA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/9VQQ/GHI9CREA/FXC9VQQGHI9CREA.SMALL.jpg DHagen    The Rubik’s Cube® (Seven Towns Ltd.) is great fun for kids to fiddle with. However, 99.9% of those kids will never solve it. Most adults can’t do it either. So the experience may be frustrating and humiliating. Puzzle cubes don’t have to be that difficult!     For easy cube puzzles all you need i...
By: DHagen

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:04:46 UTC 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

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