http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 05:02:40 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Papercraft-lifesize-Koopa-Troopa/
Making a Papercraft (lifesize?) Koopa Troopa - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/8JFK/H21CGMM8/FDC8JFKH21CGMM8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/8JFK/H21CGMM8/FDC8JFKH21CGMM8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/8JFK/H21CGMM8/FDC8JFKH21CGMM8.SMALL.jpg Capn Badger In a madcap effort to get something made for Scoochmaroo's papercraft contest and my inability to do anything the easy way, I've gone and made a quasi-lifesize Koopa Troopa based on the Super Mario Galaxy version. Since this wasn't a painting competition, he's done in basic white, and later I will d...
By: Capn Badger

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 04:18:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Pacman-Space-invaders-Gaming-Chair-with/
Ultimate Pacman / Space invaders Gaming Chair with speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/6BKC/H1ZG81FT/F7N6BKCH1ZG81FT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/6BKC/H1ZG81FT/F7N6BKCH1ZG81FT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/6BKC/H1ZG81FT/F7N6BKCH1ZG81FT.SMALL.jpg rhogan1192 Little intro into this.  Pacman, space invaders, namco chair. this took about 4 weeks, lots of work. i wanted a chair to put in my room for when i play my playstation and stuff. i looked online and i couldnt find any chairs the suited my taste. i wanted a chair that showed my love for video games. t...
By: rhogan1192

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 07:47:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Retro-Gaming-Projects/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/CC4F/GLTXMFL7/FFMCC4FGLTXMFL7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/CC4F/GLTXMFL7/FFMCC4FGLTXMFL7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/CC4F/GLTXMFL7/FFMCC4FGLTXMFL7.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Easy Retro Gaming Projects" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 10 different projects which are sure to bring back the memories of your favorite 8-bit games. Learn to make NES stepping stones, chocolate space invaders, a retro gaming console and much more. All projects come from In...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 18:13:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Barcade-Arcade-for-all/
Barcade - Arcade for all - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/JXSG/H1YONIMR/F8ZJXSGH1YONIMR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/JXSG/H1YONIMR/F8ZJXSGH1YONIMR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/JXSG/H1YONIMR/F8ZJXSGH1YONIMR.SMALL.jpg synthescape This has been a long time coming but I've decided to go back into my archive from 2009 for a project that I pulled my brother in on.  We were inspired by my initial Barcade hack where I took my favorite Neo-Geo and Mame'd it out using an old Vaio pc and a keyboard hack.   I wanted to take it one ste...
By: synthescape

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 04:41:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Borderlands-Bandit-Thug-Helmet/
How to make a Borderlands Bandit Thug Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/2BZQ/GYQES7GF/FOD2BZQGYQES7GF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/2BZQ/GYQES7GF/FOD2BZQGYQES7GF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/2BZQ/GYQES7GF/FOD2BZQGYQES7GF.SMALL.jpg Z0M8I3 Hello, Here I will show you how to make your very own Bandit thug Helmet from borderlands for a convention or Halloween or just to display. When making this project you will need to make sure you print the pieces out to a scale that is correct for you. In the file The neck pieces do not need to be a...
By: Z0M8I3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:10:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Street-Jumper-Animation/
Street Jumper Animation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/IPER/H1ERMRSG/FQMIPERH1ERMRSG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/IPER/H1ERMRSG/FQMIPERH1ERMRSG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/IPER/H1ERMRSG/FQMIPERH1ERMRSG.SMALL.jpg Josh Galambos  Hello Again, I'm here to Show you another one of my Animation instructables: Street Jumper the Game. Materials  The materials That you will need are; Strips of Styrofoam Cardboard Cutter Scissors Creating the background for the Game  In the Game Street Jumper, The background is just green a...
By: Josh Galambos

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:34:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Katamari-Quill-and-Ink-Stand/
Steampunk Katamari Quill and Ink Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/XU6P/GTW602CQ/FZ5XU6PGTW602CQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/XU6P/GTW602CQ/FZ5XU6PGTW602CQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/XU6P/GTW602CQ/FZ5XU6PGTW602CQ.SMALL.jpg annahowardshaw Finally...the Instructable to address the very common problem of quill and ink storage for Steampunky Katamari fans! Okay, perhaps not so common, but if you make one of these for a person to whom this is an issue, you are pretty much guaranteed a pretty awesome thank you note on old-timey parchment...
By: annahowardshaw

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 21:01:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Helmets-and-Armor-from-Videogames-for-Fun/
Creating Helmets and Armor from Videogames for Fun and Profit! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/RBGC/H19RHPNJ/FAPRBGCH19RHPNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/RBGC/H19RHPNJ/FAPRBGCH19RHPNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/RBGC/H19RHPNJ/FAPRBGCH19RHPNJ.SMALL.jpg volpin This Instructable will present my somewhat peculiar method for creating replicas of helmets and armor from video games. Admittedly I'm not the world's greatest sculptor, and to make up for my lack of skill in this area, I've devised a way to use 2D templates as guides for making complex forms as eas...
By: volpin

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:50:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/ANGRY-PIGS-Real-Life-Tournament-Table/
ANGRY PIGS: Real Life Tournament Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/SNMV/H0OJ39FT/FS8SNMVH0OJ39FT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/SNMV/H0OJ39FT/FS8SNMVH0OJ39FT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/SNMV/H0OJ39FT/FS8SNMVH0OJ39FT.SMALL.jpg Mr. Noack Millions of people love playing the most popular App of all time on their mobile devices. Imagine how much fun it will be to play this game in real life?? But this time..... the pigs are out for revenge. They've taken way too much abuse and it's time to even the score. Introducing........... the rea...
By: Mr. Noack

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:30:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Pac-Man-and-Ghosts/
Crochet Pac-Man and Ghosts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/R3BM/H19RHT8Y/FPER3BMH19RHT8Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/R3BM/H19RHT8Y/FPER3BMH19RHT8Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/R3BM/H19RHT8Y/FPER3BMH19RHT8Y.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick Pac-Man and his ghosts!  This started as a project to just crochet Pac-Man.  Then this expanded to making the ghosts, then to making the ghosts with movable eyes, and lastly to adding in covers to make the ghosts switch to dark blue.  I am most pleased with how the ghosts turned out.  Hope you enjoy...
By: Penolopy Bulnick

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:54:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocksmith-Control-Pedal-Stompbox-style-controller/
Rocksmith Control Pedal (Stompbox style controller) for XBox 360 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/HRGS/H19RQZ8O/F41HRGSH19RQZ8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/HRGS/H19RQZ8O/F41HRGSH19RQZ8O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/HRGS/H19RQZ8O/F41HRGSH19RQZ8O.SMALL.jpg smokeandlights This is my first Instructable.  I am happy that my timing will coincide with the entry deadline for the Game.Life 2 Challenge! I have tried to make instructables before, but it seems like halfway through my projects, I stop taking pictures. The same thing happened here, but I tried to go back and ge...
By: smokeandlights

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:42:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Door-Glass-Pixel-Art/
Door Glass Pixel Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/PEMU/H19RT8F9/FB9PEMUH19RT8F9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/PEMU/H19RT8F9/FB9PEMUH19RT8F9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/PEMU/H19RT8F9/FB9PEMUH19RT8F9.SMALL.jpg freelancegenius Keep your video games behind glass that keeps playing even after you turn them off!  Here’s a way I’ve found to put pixel art on glass. This method should work well on any glass surface normally only seen from one side -- For this Instructable I'll be using the door off a used electronics cabinet bo...
By: freelancegenius

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:04:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Budget-Portal-Gun-From-Recycled-Materials/
Budget Portal Gun From Recycled Materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/HNSF/H19RHIVL/F3QHNSFH19RHIVL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/HNSF/H19RHIVL/F3QHNSFH19RHIVL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/HNSF/H19RHIVL/F3QHNSFH19RHIVL.SMALL.jpg DucttapeNinja Are you trying your best to advance the cause of science, but your CEO spent all your funding on $70 million worth of moon rocks? Now you can continue testing with little to no budget with a portal gun made completely out of recycled materials. **Game.Life2 challenge entry - Vote if you like cost-...
By: DucttapeNinja

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:33:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Nuka-Cola-Quantum-and-Nuclear-Reactor-Display-Stan/
Nuka-Cola Quantum and Nuclear Reactor Display Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/Z3SQ/H18FTGK5/FUCZ3SQH18FTGK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/Z3SQ/H18FTGK5/FUCZ3SQH18FTGK5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/Z3SQ/H18FTGK5/FUCZ3SQH18FTGK5.SMALL.jpg kfklown In here I'm going to show you how to make a Nuka-Cola Quantum with a display stand that looks like a mini nuclear reactor. I wanted to make my own Quantum but I didn't want one that was just sitting on a light. I wanted to make a base with purpose- one that looked like it was part of the piece. I ca...
By: kfklown

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:59:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Minecraft-Projects/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HZ21/H19RHC42/FWHHZ21H19RHC42.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HZ21/H19RHC42/FWHHZ21H19RHC42.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HZ21/H19RHC42/FWHHZ21H19RHC42.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick Minecraft is all about building so it is no wonder that there are so many crafts about the game.  I've collected 20 awesome Instructables all inspired by Minecraft!  So, gather up the necessary building blocks and put together a Minecraft craft today! Minecraft creeper pillow / cushion Both my so...
By: Penolopy Bulnick

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:43:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Real-Life-Angry-Birds/
Real Life Angry Birds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/Y01O/H0OJ1PLI/FD6Y01OH0OJ1PLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/Y01O/H0OJ1PLI/FD6Y01OH0OJ1PLI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/Y01O/H0OJ1PLI/FD6Y01OH0OJ1PLI.SMALL.jpg TheMonkeyMaster I made a real life angry birds game. The video of this project: The materials you need: Fimo Acrylic colors Polystyrene balls Wood sticks A piece of wood that looks like slingshot Rubber band Piece of paper Super glue Sellotape The tools you need: Knife...
By: TheMonkeyMaster

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:45:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-PACMANICURE/
Retro PACMANICURE!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/F8ZZ/H0OIVCMB/FQ0F8ZZH0OIVCMB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/F8ZZ/H0OIVCMB/FQ0F8ZZH0OIVCMB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/F8ZZ/H0OIVCMB/FQ0F8ZZH0OIVCMB.SMALL.jpg lmnopeas This easy Retro PACMAN nail tutorial will guide you step-by-step on how to create this super fun look. I used household items to create a lot of the details. The idea came from a PACMAN nail art tutorial I saw on Youtube. The only tricky part to this tutorial, is that you have to be patient in be...
By: lmnopeas

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:54:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Link-Outfit/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/A4C0/H0OJ04WL/F2CA4C0H0OJ04WL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/A4C0/H0OJ04WL/F2CA4C0H0OJ04WL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/A4C0/H0OJ04WL/F2CA4C0H0OJ04WL.SMALL.jpg happyseamstress I made this baby-sized Link costume as a baby shower gift for a couple friends who are huge fans of Zelda when they were expecting their first child a few years ago. Their kid has since long outrgrown the outfit, but you can still make your own with this free pattern that includes instructions for L...
By: happyseamstress

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:04:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/R-Kaid-6-8/
R-Kaid-6 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/VBDO/GYDJN66B/FZPVBDOGYDJN66B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/VBDO/GYDJN66B/FZPVBDOGYDJN66B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/VBDO/GYDJN66B/FZPVBDOGYDJN66B.SMALL.jpg quizz_kid This is my baby, the wooden arcade console "R-Kaid-6". Inspired by various retro game consoles, the R-Kaid-6 features a custom version of the Maximus Arcade front-end for emulators such as MAME, SNES, NES etc. It sports customized cables and two arcade joysticks that can be stored in the top of the ...
By: quizz_kid

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:53:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Mario-Sweater-Vest/
Super Mario Sweater Vest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/KI8K/H0OJ049X/F9WKI8KH0OJ049X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/KI8K/H0OJ049X/F9WKI8KH0OJ049X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/KI8K/H0OJ049X/F9WKI8KH0OJ049X.SMALL.jpg happyseamstress Knitting stitches are basically pixels, right? I took that idea to the extreme, and converted a screenshot of Level 1-1 from the original NES Mario Bros. game into a ginormous knitting chart made up of over 10 sheets of tabloid paper taped together, which I used to make a sweater vest for my video g...
By: happyseamstress

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:20:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Potato-GLaDOS-Plush-Toy/
Potato GLaDOS Plush Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/Q28N/H0OIUIM8/FKWQ28NH0OIUIM8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/Q28N/H0OIUIM8/FKWQ28NH0OIUIM8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/Q28N/H0OIUIM8/FKWQ28NH0OIUIM8.SMALL.jpg DucttapeNinja See that? That is a potato battery. It's a toy for children. And now she lives in it. -Wheatley If Wheatley can do it, so can you. Now you can make a potato GLaDOS of your very own to keep you company in those lonely test chambers. ...or to throw down a bottomless pit. Whatever strikes your fancy. ...
By: DucttapeNinja

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:32:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Minecraft-Creeper-Cell-Phone-Dock/
Minecraft Creeper Cell Phone Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/SKEE/H0OJ36SN/FA3SKEEH0OJ36SN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/SKEE/H0OJ36SN/FA3SKEEH0OJ36SN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/SKEE/H0OJ36SN/FA3SKEEH0OJ36SN.SMALL.jpg thorkon Hi, I will be showing you guys how to make a Creeper from Minecraft to hold your phone in pixelated style. Items: 1 bottle of wood glue 2 bags of 500 half inch cubes (link to website below)  6 cans of spray paint (White, black, green, light green, dark green, and flat green) You can use any paint y...
By: thorkon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:45:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Venusaur-Planter-Pot/
Make a Venusaur Planter Pot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/2OJY/H0OJ0ZBG/FBZ2OJYH0OJ0ZBG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/2OJY/H0OJ0ZBG/FBZ2OJYH0OJ0ZBG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/2OJY/H0OJ0ZBG/FBZ2OJYH0OJ0ZBG.SMALL.jpg 3ddementor Hi! In this Instructable, i'll be showing you step by step how to make this Venusaur themed planter pot for your flowers. This is a small project so it won't take too long to produce. So, without further ado, lets begin!!! Materials The materials are primarilly things around the home, so this pro...
By: 3ddementor

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 05:11:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Left-4-Dead-2-Paper-Mache-Logo/
Left 4 Dead 2 Paper Mache Logo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/A1PZ/H0OJ2K0J/FE9A1PZH0OJ2K0J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/A1PZ/H0OJ2K0J/FE9A1PZH0OJ2K0J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/A1PZ/H0OJ2K0J/FE9A1PZH0OJ2K0J.SMALL.jpg floppyty This was a quick easy way to make paper Mache. you can do anything you want i did this and also a Bioshock 2 logo as well. all you need is: cardboard utility knife or small carving knife green painters tape newspaper water and flour to make the glue assorted paints this pi...
By: floppyty

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 14:08:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Portal-Projects/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/CE27/H0OIYXN8/F2QCE27H0OIYXN8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/CE27/H0OIYXN8/F2QCE27H0OIYXN8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/CE27/H0OIYXN8/F2QCE27H0OIYXN8.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick There are so many Portal projects on Instructables and I thought it was about time there was a guide showing off the best!  This collection has a selection of projects done in a variety of different ways.  Whether you want to put together your own life size turret or just want to pull out your perle...
By: Penolopy Bulnick

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 21:14:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bioshock-Stained-Glass-Logo/
Bioshock Stained Glass Logo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/8JKX/H0OJ2861/FQP8JKXH0OJ2861.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/8JKX/H0OJ2861/FQP8JKXH0OJ2861.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/8JKX/H0OJ2861/FQP8JKXH0OJ2861.SMALL.jpg floppyty first thing i did was go on the internet got a piece of paper size BIOSHOCK logo i then measure it in cm and converted into scale on to the piece of cardboard shown. also this was my very firs stained glass piece i had to buy all the stuff to do it which was about $500 for all the stuff even the gla...
By: floppyty

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 04:05:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Top-Touchscreen-MAME-Arcade/
Table Top Touchscreen MAME Arcade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/OP1S/H045ZFV0/F8HOP1SH045ZFV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/OP1S/H045ZFV0/F8HOP1SH045ZFV0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/OP1S/H045ZFV0/F8HOP1SH045ZFV0.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems This project started more so because I had a lot of parts that could be utilized in arcade more so then my desire to own my own MAME Arcade. So my goal was to spend as little as possible and utilize as many parts/materials I already had available.  Built around an old 15" Elo touch screen CRT moni...
By: ChromationSystems

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 00:04:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Windup-MineCraft-Creeper/
Windup MineCraft Creeper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/AZ3X/H0FLNJR5/FFQAZ3XH0FLNJR5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/AZ3X/H0FLNJR5/FFQAZ3XH0FLNJR5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/AZ3X/H0FLNJR5/FFQAZ3XH0FLNJR5.SMALL.jpg Noesis This is an instructable on how to create a windup creeper. This can be applied to anything you want to add a little movement to. The following steps will take a papercraft creeper and give your nerves a little more of a test when you hear the "hissing" sound and you turn around to see this little g...
By: Noesis

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:36:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Legend-of-Zelda-Beverage-Coasters-Pearler-Beads/
Legend of Zelda Beverage Coasters (Pearler Beads) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/CYHA/H0F1HQCN/F4NCYHAH0F1HQCN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/CYHA/H0F1HQCN/F4NCYHAH0F1HQCN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/CYHA/H0F1HQCN/F4NCYHAH0F1HQCN.SMALL.jpg toughschmidt Hey everyone! This instructable will show you how to make a set of beverage coasters featuring your favorite retro video games using Perler Beads. In this guide, I have included the pattern for a set of 6 Pac Man themed coasters, and you can view my other instructables for patterns featuring Super...
By: toughschmidt

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:32:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/1UP-Mushroom-Cardboard-Storage-Stool/
1UP Mushroom Cardboard Storage Stool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/CLM3/GZSNYV9C/FV5CLM3GZSNYV9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/CLM3/GZSNYV9C/FV5CLM3GZSNYV9C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/CLM3/GZSNYV9C/FV5CLM3GZSNYV9C.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Another cardboard seating solution. Bonus storage for all your game gear.  Pop the cap off to reveal the spacious interior. Any bigger and you would need one of these. If you don't have a proper gaming seat, then you could always make one that looks like a giant 555 timer chip or the infamous giant...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:52:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Grape64-Portable-N64-System/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/C0CY/GLL4Y9OU/FGBC0CYGLL4Y9OU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/C0CY/GLL4Y9OU/FGBC0CYGLL4Y9OU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/C0CY/GLL4Y9OU/FGBC0CYGLL4Y9OU.SMALL.jpg Zachariah Cruse <br /&a...
By: Zachariah Cruse

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:21:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Making-of-Flammie/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/E0GZ/GYE8752W/FMSE0GZGYE8752W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/E0GZ/GYE8752W/FMSE0GZGYE8752W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/E0GZ/GYE8752W/FMSE0GZGYE8752W.SMALL.jpg stephlaberis I made a plush/felt sculpture of Flammie, from Square's Secret of Mana, for a video game themed gallery show and decided to make a slideshow showing some of the steps I did to create him. I am happy to answer questions about my process and pretty much made things up as I went along, so I am open to ...
By: stephlaberis

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 22:26:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Aperture-Science-Spatially-Challenged-Companion-Cu/
Aperture Science Spatially Challenged Companion Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/28DG/GYC4S5N2/FOP28DGGYC4S5N2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/28DG/GYC4S5N2/FOP28DGGYC4S5N2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/28DG/GYC4S5N2/FOP28DGGYC4S5N2.SMALL.jpg christopherhesse An Aluminum Weighted Companion Cube This project is a 8"x8"x8" aluminum replica of the weighted companion cube from the video game Portal. I made this miniature aluminum weighted companion cube on one of the manual mills at TechShop San Francisco.  All the staff were super amazingly helpful.  W...
By: christopherhesse

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 02:46:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Castle-Crashers-Party/
Castle Crashers Party - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/RPW5/GU7FXUK8/F01RPW5GU7FXUK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/RPW5/GU7FXUK8/F01RPW5GU7FXUK8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/RPW5/GU7FXUK8/F01RPW5GU7FXUK8.SMALL.jpg atyk My nephew's current favorite is the PS3 game Castle Crashers. He loves it and the rest of the family is starting to get hooked as well. When I first asked my nephew what kind of party he wanted for his birthday, I was hoping he'd say something easy. But he immediately said "Castle Crashers!" So aft...
By: atyk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:40:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mario-Sonic-Block-Quilt/
Mario & Sonic Block Quilt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/YPUL/GWTSNYC7/FYUYPULGWTSNYC7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/YPUL/GWTSNYC7/FYUYPULGWTSNYC7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/YPUL/GWTSNYC7/FYUYPULGWTSNYC7.SMALL.jpg SheWhoMustNotBeNamed I love sewing, but haven't gotten into quilting until just recently. I wanted to do something fun and kind of silly for my first big quilt, so I decided to make a video game-themed comforter for my boyfriend for Christmas. I also liked this idea because the 8-bit images transferred quite nicely to a...
By: SheWhoMustNotBeNamed

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2012 07:58:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Xbox-360-PC-Arcade-Joystick/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/FAFE/GWTIJWZE/FN9FAFEGWTIJWZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/FAFE/GWTIJWZE/FN9FAFEGWTIJWZE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/FAFE/GWTIJWZE/FN9FAFEGWTIJWZE.SMALL.jpg x2Jiggy To get an authentic experience when playing arcade games on your PC or XBox Live Arcade, you need legitimate arcade hardware. A good stick still costs a fair bit of coin however it’s not that hard to make one of your own at reduced cost. This tutorial covers building a housing, installing the arcade...
By: x2Jiggy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 07:39:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Portal-Tissue-Box/
Portal Tissue Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/86XK/GW89LW2W/F8Y86XKGW89LW2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/86XK/GW89LW2W/F8Y86XKGW89LW2W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/86XK/GW89LW2W/F8Y86XKGW89LW2W.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Tissues come in boring boxes so why not put a geeked out cover on top of it? Why not indeed. I recently saw this project on Kanojo.de and figured that I could easily do a version in acrylic with the help of a laser cutter. It also helps to make one big change which is to swap the Aperture icon on t...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:56:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-The-Mirror-Shield/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/DCZ3/GVOX0POB/FIXDCZ3GVOX0POB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/DCZ3/GVOX0POB/FIXDCZ3GVOX0POB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/DCZ3/GVOX0POB/FIXDCZ3GVOX0POB.SMALL.jpg OrangeSpy121 This is a tutorial on how to make the Mirror Shield from The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time. It costs under 10 dollars and is very simple. Shield Measurements: http://orangespy.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=144119382 Shield Design: http://orangespy.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=144119381...
By: OrangeSpy121

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 15:09:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-real-world-mine-craft-cube/
How to make a real world mine craft cube! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/4TJQ/GUQ4JQZG/FZL4TJQGUQ4JQZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/4TJQ/GUQ4JQZG/FZL4TJQGUQ4JQZG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/4TJQ/GUQ4JQZG/FZL4TJQGUQ4JQZG.SMALL.jpg code_neon In this instructable you will learn the process for creating a real world mine craft cube. Tools Needed: Color Printer Jointer/Plainer Table Saw Compound Sliding Miter Saw Spray Adhesive Scissors or Laser Cutter Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop I made it at TechShop. Check out TechShop here. Pleas...
By: code_neon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2011 22:39:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arcade-Machines/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/Y3CH/GTGCVS6V/F5LY3CHGTGCVS6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/Y3CH/GTGCVS6V/F5LY3CHGTGCVS6V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/Y3CH/GTGCVS6V/F5LY3CHGTGCVS6V.SMALL.jpg Tomcat94 Arcades are slowly disappearing all across America due to the advent of modern home consoles.  However, for those who wish to bring back the days of spending quarter after quarter in an arcade machine, you can now make one at home for yourself.  Whether it is just an old console given new life, or s...
By: Tomcat94

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:36:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mario-Hat/
Mario Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/YVQ3/GLQCLEQZ/FGMYVQ3GLQCLEQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/YVQ3/GLQCLEQZ/FGMYVQ3GLQCLEQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/YVQ3/GLQCLEQZ/FGMYVQ3GLQCLEQZ.SMALL.jpg pie popper Mario is one of the most popular game characters, he has been around for a long time. Now you can make a hat just like his! Show off your inner game geek!! Read all about Mario here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario You will need... You will need these things to make a hat: About 1/3 of yard ...
By: pie popper

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Apr 2011 16:54:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lighted-Portal-Warning-Symbol/
Lighted Portal Warning Symbol - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/OWEX/GR6YMNIC/F57OWEXGR6YMNIC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/OWEX/GR6YMNIC/F57OWEXGR6YMNIC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/OWEX/GR6YMNIC/F57OWEXGR6YMNIC.SMALL.jpg Schober I like the many gamers LOVE Portal. It and its sequel are my top two favorite games. So it would come naturally that I would want to build something portal related. As I was playing one day I looked over at one of the signs outside each test chamber and looked really closely at the little icons th...
By: Schober

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:28:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Controller-Embedded-Remote-Lag-Switch/
Controller-Embedded Remote Lag Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/2O2M/GGMMM3O3/FUB2O2MGGMMM3O3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/2O2M/GGMMM3O3/FUB2O2MGGMMM3O3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/2O2M/GGMMM3O3/FUB2O2MGGMMM3O3.SMALL.jpg Archive555 In this Instructable I'll show you how to make a remote lag switch that's embedded in your controller, allowing you to trigger it without lifting a finger. The "remote" part of this Instructable stems from the fact that the trigger is away from the actual switch, so that you needn't sit within reach...
By: Archive555

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:43:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/El-Jugador-Retro-DIY-Game-Console/
El Jugador: Retro DIY Game Console - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/CDEG/G5LEJTDJ/F8PCDEGG5LEJTDJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/CDEG/G5LEJTDJ/F8PCDEGG5LEJTDJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/CDEG/G5LEJTDJ/F8PCDEGG5LEJTDJ.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster Know a little BASIC or C? You can make games with El Jugador, a retro open-source game console based on a Parallax Propeller. NEW!  We've improved El Jugador, it's called Quick Player and you can check it out here. Features: Make Your Own Games with just a little coding experience SD Card...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SNES-Super-Advantage-Teensy-USBPS3-Gamepad/
SNES Super Advantage + Teensy = USB/PS3 Joystick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/54U5/GTGCQIXQ/FSI54U5GTGCQIXQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/54U5/GTGCQIXQ/FSI54U5GTGCQIXQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/54U5/GTGCQIXQ/FSI54U5GTGCQIXQ.SMALL.jpg johnburkert The AsciiWare Super Advantage was a very popular joystick for the SNES. This tutorial will show how you can dust off your old Super Advantage joystick and use it with your PC and your PS3. This is instructable is a modified version of http://www.instructables.com/id/SNES-Teensy-USBPS3-Gamepad/ , wh...
By: johnburkert

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Oct 2011 00:14:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SNES-Teensy-USBPS3-Gamepad/
SNES + Teensy = USB/PS3 Gamepad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/ORRY/GSUSNRNJ/F20ORRYGSUSNRNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/ORRY/GSUSNRNJ/F20ORRYGSUSNRNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/ORRY/GSUSNRNJ/F20ORRYGSUSNRNJ.SMALL.jpg johnburkert The Super Nintendo controller is one of the best gamepads ever made. This tutorial will show how you can breathe life into your old SNES controller so you can use it with your PC and your PS3. You will need the following items: SNES Controller  Teensy 2.0 USB Board (http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/ ) U...
By: johnburkert

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:42:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hooking-Up-A-Treadmill-to-PC-Game/
Hooking Up A Treadmill to PC Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/9UJL/FOHU33WF/FQN9UJLFOHU33WF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/9UJL/FOHU33WF/FQN9UJLFOHU33WF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/9UJL/FOHU33WF/FQN9UJLFOHU33WF.SMALL.jpg ManaEnergyPotion After running thousands of virtual miles in a plethora of MMORPGs, we wondered how hard it would be to keep up that pace in the real world. After concluding that the in-game characters are running at about 12mph, we decided that keeping up 6mph on a treadmill to achieve the same thing would be a fai...
By: ManaEnergyPotion

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:30:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Punchout-Interactive-Interface-Improved/
The Punchout Interactive Interface Improved - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/C54E/FUNOWPTN/FGLC54EFUNOWPTN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/C54E/FUNOWPTN/FGLC54EFUNOWPTN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/C54E/FUNOWPTN/FGLC54EFUNOWPTN.SMALL.jpg samseide First off, I want to say I got the original inspiration for doing this from this instructable:http://www.instructables.com/id/Interfaces_for_Games_PunchOut/I thought this was a great idea, but it was not really quite the playable experience I was looking for. I wanted something I could actually pla...
By: samseide

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 01:56:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arcade-Cabinet-with-Ambient-Light-Effects/
Arcade Cabinet with Ambient Light Effects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/4MH5/DQVEWZM52DZ/F6N4MH5DQVEWZM52DZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/4MH5/DQVEWZM52DZ/F6N4MH5DQVEWZM52DZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/4MH5/DQVEWZM52DZ/F6N4MH5DQVEWZM52DZ.SMALL.jpg Cyberia2016 A home made arcade wood cabinet, with commercial quality arcade controls, and integrated Ambient Reality Effects system. The wood cabinet is cut out of 4x8' sandwich panel from Home Depot. The Arcade controller is a HotRod SE from http://www.hanaho.com (comes with MAME and Capcom ROMs). The LED Am...
By: Cyberia2016

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Dec 2006 01:19:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Aperture-Science-Business-Card/
Aperture Science Business Card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/1FHO/GQ5QCDXT/F1T1FHOGQ5QCDXT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/1FHO/GQ5QCDXT/F1T1FHOGQ5QCDXT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/1FHO/GQ5QCDXT/F1T1FHOGQ5QCDXT.SMALL.jpg drknotter I am a huge fan of Portal. I still remember the first time I looked through the very first portal in the game, and the way it bent my mind. I've been hooked ever since. In the second game, you get to "meet" Cave Johnson, CEO of Aperture Science, and I thought to myself, "what kind of crazy business ...
By: drknotter

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