http://www.instructables.com Sun, 27 May 2012 23:20:37 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Portal-Gun/
How to make a Portal Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/TBUE/FL5RA3CD/F5ITBUEFL5RA3CD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/TBUE/FL5RA3CD/F5ITBUEFL5RA3CD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/TBUE/FL5RA3CD/F5ITBUEFL5RA3CD.SMALL.jpg chiok This is how I went about making my own Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device. Ever wanted to run around a death chamber in an orange jumpsuit but never had the means to think with portals? Well now you can give it a go; perhaps. This is just one of the examples I hope to use to get into the Pro...
By: chiok

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:07:45 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:59:51 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/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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:53:07 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 02:46:16 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-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/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/Portable-Arcade-Control-Panel/
Portable Arcade Control Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/30E6/GMG2IBEO/FML30E6GMG2IBEO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/30E6/GMG2IBEO/FML30E6GMG2IBEO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/30E6/GMG2IBEO/FML30E6GMG2IBEO.SMALL.jpg YoChuck For some time, I've wanted to build my own arcade controls to relive some of my favorite games from when I was a kid.  Due to space, time, and budget constraints, I decided to forego building an entire arcade cabinet and instead opted for a portable box to house just the controls and wiring.  This a...
By: YoChuck

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:51:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Arcade-Spinners-From-Old-Ball-Mice/
Make Arcade Spinners From Old Ball Mice - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/GHW0/GLWR1SLO/FMUGHW0GLWR1SLO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/GHW0/GLWR1SLO/FMUGHW0GLWR1SLO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/GHW0/GLWR1SLO/FMUGHW0GLWR1SLO.SMALL.jpg TieDyedPie If you're like me, you're working on an arcade cabinet and waiting for buttons to arrive in the mail, and thinking to yourself, "gee, I sure love Pong, but there's no way I can bring down some paddle-slicing fury with a joystick." It's a common thought. It's also why I ultimately decided to include ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2011 03:34:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Adventure-Times-BMO-Roommate-GBC-Mod/
Adventure Time's BMO: GBC Mod Replica - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/ORNA/GLWQZUVP/F2DORNAGLWQZUVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/ORNA/GLWQZUVP/F2DORNAGLWQZUVP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/ORNA/GLWQZUVP/F2DORNAGLWQZUVP.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! "It's Adventure Time,  Come on, grab your friends  We'll go to very distant lands  With Jake the Dog and Finn the Human  The fun will never end, it's Adventure Time!" Hey Instructabrarians, What Time is It?...... ADVENTURE TIME!   Folks, I frickin' LOVE this show!  Aside from perhaps Regular Show ...
By: SHIFT!

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Apr 2011 13:45:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Legend-of-Zelda-Treasure-chest-with-sound/
Legend of Zelda Treasure chest with sound! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/84TH/GLWR1P3G/FLH84THGLWR1P3G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/84TH/GLWR1P3G/FLH84THGLWR1P3G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/84TH/GLWR1P3G/FLH84THGLWR1P3G.SMALL.jpg Zachariah Cruse This instructable will show you how to build a Legend of Zelda Treasure chest that makes the iconic treasure chest sound when you open it. Materials 1/4" Pine plywood. You can use whatever type of wood you want, but pine looks nice and is relatively cheap. You'll need enough wood to cut out ...
By: Zachariah Cruse

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Apr 2011 02:41:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sewing-Pixel-Art-Bags/
Sewing Pixel Art Bags - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/19JI/GLTXMGV0/FNL19JIGLTXMGV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/19JI/GLTXMGV0/FNL19JIGLTXMGV0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/19JI/GLTXMGV0/FNL19JIGLTXMGV0.SMALL.jpg lunatrix When I originally started making these my goal was to make a quilt, but I am a very impatient person and I wanted to use my awesome pixel art NOW! So the idea transformed into making smaller panels that could be used for smaller projects. And besides, you can't really show off a quilt when you are w...
By: lunatrix

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:20:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-Super-NES-into-an-All-In-One-Classic-Video-/
Turn a Super NES into a Universal Game Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/38OL/GLQCLEOM/FDW38OLGLQCLEOM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/38OL/GLQCLEOM/FDW38OLGLQCLEOM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/38OL/GLQCLEOM/FDW38OLGLQCLEOM.SMALL.jpg vigothecarpathian Don't you wish you had a system that could play all your favorite games from the past? Mario? Sonic? Gauntlet? Yes! Well with this magic system you can play all your favorites on a 4-player system that uses authentic Super Nintendo Control Pads. It has the capability to play games from NES, Super N...
By: vigothecarpathian

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:02:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Nazi-Zombies-Perk-Cola-Bottles/
Call of Duty Zombies Perk Cola Bottles!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/AN1Z/GLL4UPRU/FYLAN1ZGLL4UPRU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/AN1Z/GLL4UPRU/FYLAN1ZGLL4UPRU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/AN1Z/GLL4UPRU/FYLAN1ZGLL4UPRU.SMALL.jpg lerickson These bottles are based of the ever so popular game Call of Duty Nazi Zombies.  Throughout the game characters drink these magical sodas that give them super human powers (Known as perks) Juggernog- allows you to have more health Quick revive- heals downed teamates quicker or in solo mode will...
By: lerickson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:11:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Motion-activated-Attack-Creeper/
Motion activated "Attack Creeper" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/1L81/GLL4ZST6/FII1L81GLL4ZST6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/1L81/GLL4ZST6/FII1L81GLL4ZST6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/1L81/GLL4ZST6/FII1L81GLL4ZST6.SMALL.jpg TheNewHobbyist In January I decided that I needed to upgrade my in-home security. Unfortunately for me my building does not allow dogs so a big scary animal was not an option. Then suddenly, inspiration struck or I guess you could say exploded. The most logical option was obviously to create a near life size Ardu...
By: TheNewHobbyist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:34:48 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/Digital-Pinball-Machine/
Digital Pinball Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/MU21/GL4Z6M3Z/FZGMU21GL4Z6M3Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/MU21/GL4Z6M3Z/FZGMU21GL4Z6M3Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/MU21/GL4Z6M3Z/FZGMU21GL4Z6M3Z.SMALL.jpg tbarklay I'm a pinball fan from way back, but pinball machines are so expensive, and need a lot of maintenance. With the creation of software such as Visual Pinball, Future Pinball and Hyperpin, Digital pinball cabinets are a reality, and can be made quite cheaply. the advantage of digital pinball is that it...
By: tbarklay

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:40:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Halo-Armor/
Build Halo Armor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/BUMY/FN4A5HTI/FF0BUMYFN4A5HTI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/BUMY/FN4A5HTI/FF0BUMYFN4A5HTI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/BUMY/FN4A5HTI/FF0BUMYFN4A5HTI.SMALL.jpg indymogul This week on [http://www,indymogul.com/bfx Backyard FX] we show you how to make a futuristic set of space armor just like Master Chief wears in Halo 3. Shopping List - Ream of Heavyweight Card Stock- 2 Aqua Resin Starter Kits- 2 yds. Fiberglass Mat- Nylon Straps and Buckles- 4 ft. of Velcro- A f...
By: indymogul

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Nov 2008 17:12:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Put-Games-on-your-TI-84-plus-or-TI-84-plus-/
How to Put Games on your TI-84 plus or TI-84 plus silver edition - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/ZAS0/F1L8VZ77/FQ5ZAS0F1L8VZ77.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/ZAS0/F1L8VZ77/FQ5ZAS0F1L8VZ77.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/ZAS0/F1L8VZ77/FQ5ZAS0F1L8VZ77.SMALL.jpg shorty_boricua Many kids at school keep bugging me on how to do this so this is for you guys...and girls. I figured this out by reading a lot on the Internet. I'm not some computer or calculator expert so I wont be able to answer your questions because I'm overwhelmed...and I might not know the answer. So if so...
By: shorty_boricua

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2007 01:05:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Daddy-from-Bioshock/
Big Daddy from Bioshock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/ZO22/GCI8PJX7/FQNZO22GCI8PJX7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/ZO22/GCI8PJX7/FQNZO22GCI8PJX7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/ZO22/GCI8PJX7/FQNZO22GCI8PJX7.SMALL.jpg mikoto      I made Big Daddy for the Metrocon 2010 Anime Convention here in Tampa Florida. I used items I had around the garage as much as I could. My local Home Depot was fantastic in having any of the odd but necessary items needed for the Completion of Big Daddy. After seeing Volpin Props Big Daddy, I c...
By: mikoto

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:15:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-JTAG-your-Xbox-360-and-run-homebrew/
How to JTAG your Xbox 360 and run homebrew - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/UBTZ/G5ZJQRR4/FR5UBTZG5ZJQRR4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/UBTZ/G5ZJQRR4/FR5UBTZG5ZJQRR4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/UBTZ/G5ZJQRR4/FR5UBTZG5ZJQRR4.SMALL.jpg CowGuy I will be going over how to install XBR and Xell onto your Xbox 360.  Installing XBR allows you to do many things such run unsigned code(homebrew), install any sized hard drive(even 3.5in desktop hdds!), ftp into your box, and custom dashboards.  There are endless possibilities with being able to ru...
By: CowGuy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:08:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Immersive-HMD-Head-Mounted-Display/
Immersive HMD (Head Mounted Display) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/ZT0Z/G5KP7ASZ/F6OZT0ZG5KP7ASZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/ZT0Z/G5KP7ASZ/F6OZT0ZG5KP7ASZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/ZT0Z/G5KP7ASZ/F6OZT0ZG5KP7ASZ.SMALL.jpg Banfield Design Introduction Who hasn't played an FPS and wished they could have a HUD overlay in real life? Maybe some of you, but I'm sure the true geeks reading this have! I looked around and nothing fit my budget, so i decided to build one. Rather than attempting to make a display that you could see through, wh...
By: Banfield Design

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