http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 23:38:17 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Persistence-of-Vision-Wand/
Persistence of Vision Wand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/2VV7/H1ENC1U0/FJQ2VV7H1ENC1U0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/2VV7/H1ENC1U0/FJQ2VV7H1ENC1U0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/2VV7/H1ENC1U0/FJQ2VV7H1ENC1U0.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Persistence of Vision (POV) Wands are a fun way to create interesting long exposure photographs and light displays.  The wand consists of a single row of LEDs controlled by an Arduino Uno.  When the wand is turned on it appears to be flickering in a random pattern, but if you move it quickly back an...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 04:58:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Breathalyzer/
Arduino Breathalyzer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/9ZWS/H2MYEJ0C/F7L9ZWSH2MYEJ0C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/9ZWS/H2MYEJ0C/F7L9ZWSH2MYEJ0C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/9ZWS/H2MYEJ0C/F7L9ZWSH2MYEJ0C.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 What is a breathalyzer you may ask? It is a device for estimating blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample.In simple terms it is a device to test weather a person is drunk or not. As the title suggests it runs on the arduino.Our breathalyzer uses the MQ-3 alcohol sensor from sparkfun.It is a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 12:35:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-custom-Arduino-compatible/
Make your own custom Arduino compatible - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SMALL.jpg dustinandrews I love Ardunio. I love the things that people make with them and I love to make my own. Last August I published an Instructable on how to make your own postage stamp sized Arduino compatible. This Instructable will show you how to to make a rugged, versatile Ardunio compatible with basic components ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 15:11:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-Arduino-into-a-4-voice-wavetable-synth-w/
Turn your Arduino into a 4 voice wavetable synth with only a few components... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/4J8P/H1JUH7HL/F0G4J8PH1JUH7HL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/4J8P/H1JUH7HL/F0G4J8PH1JUH7HL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/4J8P/H1JUH7HL/F0G4J8PH1JUH7HL.SMALL.jpg madshobye Multiple synthesizer projects have been done for the Arduino, but few have been able to utilize the full power of the Arduino processor. DZL from GeekPhysical wrote a 4 voice wavetable synthesizer that is one of the more advanced software based synths for the Arduino.  It has wavetables included (si...
By: madshobye

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 20:40:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Throttle-Body-Syncronization-Shield/
Arduino Throttle Body Syncronization Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/ZGPG/H2G5ZUGX/FOYZGPGH2G5ZUGX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/ZGPG/H2G5ZUGX/FOYZGPGH2G5ZUGX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/ZGPG/H2G5ZUGX/FOYZGPGH2G5ZUGX.SMALL.jpg Makuna A common Motorcycle maintenance task is to synchronize the throttle bodies on the engine to smooth out any rough idle.  This is done by monitoring the vacuum on each throttle body and using the idle screw to make the adjustment. While this sounds rather advanced, with a little knowledge, a few stan...
By: Makuna

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 21:23:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Carduino-A-simple-Arduino-robotics-platform-with-/
Carduino- A simple Arduino robotics platform with its own library - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/F270/H2BMNFY3/FXRF270H2BMNFY3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/F270/H2BMNFY3/FXRF270H2BMNFY3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/F270/H2BMNFY3/FXRF270H2BMNFY3.SMALL.jpg alecnotalex This is, as the title says, an Arduino-based robotics platform, with its own library. The "standard" model comes with two back motors, two omni-wheels in the front, and a distance sensor mounted on the front. It also has breadboard space on top for adding whatever you want. It is intended to be auto...
By: alecnotalex

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 18:31:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-speed-controllers-with-Arduino/
Controlling speed controllers with Arduino. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/PR7T/GLC26NEU/FEMPR7TGLC26NEU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/PR7T/GLC26NEU/FEMPR7TGLC26NEU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/PR7T/GLC26NEU/FEMPR7TGLC26NEU.SMALL.jpg simonfrfr Hey guys, I'm back with another instructable. This is about RC speed controllers. What this will do is allow you to test out your speed controller in the Arduino world using Serial, then you write the values down and can use them for your projects.  Setup All you need to do is hook up your speed ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 21:13:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Projects/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/GUZZ/GHDS6O83/FFLGUZZGHDS6O83.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/GUZZ/GHDS6O83/FFLGUZZGHDS6O83.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/GUZZ/GHDS6O83/FFLGUZZGHDS6O83.SMALL.jpg zazenergy The Arduino micrcontroller has a nearly limitless array of innovative applications for everything from robotics and lighting to games and gardening!   It's a fun way to automate everything, enabling you to control simple devices or manage complex Halloween displays. The Instructables editors have c...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 23:13:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbow-Word-Clock/
Rainbow Word Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XB7I/H1YOHHIH/F5BXB7IH1YOHHIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XB7I/H1YOHHIH/F5BXB7IH1YOHHIH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XB7I/H1YOHHIH/F5BXB7IH1YOHHIH.SMALL.jpg Djandco At long last I have managed to finish the Rainbow Word Clock! Once again, this one was inspired by Doug and his creations http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Wordclock-Grew-Up/ I have a fixation with RGB LED's at the moment and I wanted to do something a little different. So, while it is still her...
By: Djandco

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 23:40:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-Arduino-board/
How to make your own Arduino board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/SDSS/H1ZG6FAL/FE8SDSSH1ZG6FAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/SDSS/H1ZG6FAL/FE8SDSSH1ZG6FAL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/SDSS/H1ZG6FAL/FE8SDSSH1ZG6FAL.SMALL.jpg Higgs Boson If your are like me which I am guessing you are, then ever since you got into doing stuff with arduino you have wanted to make your own arduino board. You may be surprised to find out that making the prototyping board is actually very easy, and can have several advantages over using the commercially...
By: Higgs Boson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 02:33:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Octo-Simon-Game/
Simon the Octopus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/PD45/H1LWQKXB/FU2PD45H1LWQKXB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/PD45/H1LWQKXB/FU2PD45H1LWQKXB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/PD45/H1LWQKXB/FU2PD45H1LWQKXB.SMALL.jpg Hawra Everyone loves the Simon game ! So we decided to take it to another level.  This project was done for our Things That Think class where we had to make a PlushBot (a plush toy that thinks! "with computation") thus, kids were our target. We decided on an octopus that would have all eight arms flashin...
By: Hawra

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 08:28:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Childs-Mobile/
Interactive Child's Mobile - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/OWEU/H1V5Y880/FH0OWEUH1V5Y880.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/OWEU/H1V5Y880/FH0OWEUH1V5Y880.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/OWEU/H1V5Y880/FH0OWEUH1V5Y880.SMALL.jpg grossmr1 What can you make with fluorescent acrylic as the inspiration?  We chose to make a glow-in-the-dark baby mobile, with an accompanying toy.  This project was completed as a part of the Computing and Craft class at Olin College of Engineering. Materials: - Craft Materials:     - Fluorescent acrylic (...
By: grossmr1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 22:03:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Toothless-the-Roaring-Plush-Puppet/
Toothless, the Roaring Plush Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/EM10/H1KHANVQ/F1MEM10H1KHANVQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/EM10/H1KHANVQ/F1MEM10H1KHANVQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/EM10/H1KHANVQ/F1MEM10H1KHANVQ.SMALL.jpg dillerj This is the second project of the Spring 2012 Things That Think computer science course at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The goal of this project was to create a plush that also used computing in some way. The team, comprised of Jed Diller and Ken Hoff, decided to do a dragon puppet that woul...
By: dillerj

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 17:46:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Arduino-Controlled-Projector-Screen/
Android & Arduino Controlled Projector Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/54CU/H1O5DENG/FR654CUH1O5DENG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/54CU/H1O5DENG/FR654CUH1O5DENG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/54CU/H1O5DENG/FR654CUH1O5DENG.SMALL.jpg bwrussell This is my first time using Arduino, or any microcontroller. I'm glad it worked out so well but my wife may not be, due to the stacks of microcontrollers that will being showing up on our doorstep soon for future projects. Any feedback or questions are welcome, as are votes in the Arduino Contest. ...
By: bwrussell

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 03:52:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3-dimensional-Star-Cluster-Acrylic-LED-light-sc/
3-dimensional Star Cluster: Acrylic + LED light sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/Z2FM/H1LWQFQO/FP2Z2FMH1LWQFQO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/Z2FM/H1LWQFQO/FP2Z2FMH1LWQFQO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/Z2FM/H1LWQFQO/FP2Z2FMH1LWQFQO.SMALL.jpg clairemackay This instructable will guide you through the process of making your very own star-cluster from LEDs and acrylic. I made this piece for my electronics final project at college and had access to a machine shop. This instructable assumes that you have access to similar tools. This project was very mu...
By: clairemackay

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 23:48:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermostat-Microcontroller-with-an-Arduino-and-a-T/
Arduino Thermostat with TC74 sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/ZI7D/H1LWPNLK/FCLZI7DH1LWPNLK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/ZI7D/H1LWPNLK/FCLZI7DH1LWPNLK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/ZI7D/H1LWPNLK/FCLZI7DH1LWPNLK.SMALL.jpg gummygoodness Hello all! This is a quick guide on how to use an Arduino© to control whether a cooling fan and a heater is turned on depending on the detected temperature from a TC74 Arduino sensor. This is for a final project for an Electronics class I am currently taking, though I came into this project with p...
By: gummygoodness

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 06:29:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-29/
Arduino Color Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/9C1Q/H1QML91Q/FCB9C1QH1QML91Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/9C1Q/H1QML91Q/FCB9C1QH1QML91Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/9C1Q/H1QML91Q/FCB9C1QH1QML91Q.SMALL.jpg ekc32011 Here we will be learning how to make a color sensor. my model consists of three cardboard compartments containing an LED - one red, one blue, and one green - and an OP550B phototransistor. The LED's shine simultaneously on a solid colored card. The phototransistors are connected to an Arduino Uno, w...
By: ekc32011

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 19:57:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Skateboard-Speedometer/
Arduino Skateboard Speedometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/A8B2/H1JUJ9DE/FRBA8B2H1JUJ9DE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/A8B2/H1JUJ9DE/FRBA8B2H1JUJ9DE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/A8B2/H1JUJ9DE/FRBA8B2H1JUJ9DE.SMALL.jpg leonardor Using an Arduino, it is easy to make a speedometer/tachometer for virtually any man-powered vehicle. I made one for my skateboard that used a small magnet to count revolutions and utilized an LCD display screen.  This Instructable will show you how you can do the same step by step.  You will need...
By: leonardor

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 06:54:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Based-Auto-Timer-Stop-Watch-Timer-for-st/
Arduino Based Auto Timer / Stop Watch Timer for stroking time Measurement - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/5S8A/H1KHA5WZ/FDK5S8AH1KHA5WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/5S8A/H1KHA5WZ/FDK5S8AH1KHA5WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/5S8A/H1KHA5WZ/FDK5S8AH1KHA5WZ.SMALL.jpg chuppandi The Need: Last week around at work I had another usual un-usual  problem to face with.  Having to make lots of mechanisms n components to work with-in seconds or fracs at times I kind-of knew this was always coming. And invariably so my poor mind couldn't think of anything but Arduino for a handy s...
By: chuppandi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 17:24:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Garduino-Automated-Gardening-System/
Garduino-Automated Gardening System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L1SB/H1YOKNUW/FN6L1SBH1YOKNUW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L1SB/H1YOKNUW/FN6L1SBH1YOKNUW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L1SB/H1YOKNUW/FN6L1SBH1YOKNUW.SMALL.jpg dls02010 This instructable is a guide for setting up an automated gardening system using an arduino and other cheap electronic parts.  It allows sustainable gardening by using sensors to determine soil moisture, as well as a webscraper to determine future weather.  It uses this information to save water by o...
By: dls02010

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 13:02:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pressure-Activated-Light-Up-Umbrella/
Pressure Activated Light-Up Umbrella - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SMALL.jpg snl017 ***********************VIDEO: ****************************** Once upon a time, 2 girls greatly enjoyed walking in the rain with umbrellas.  They decided the enjoyment of this experience could be maximized by building their own pressure-activated web of LEDs to install under their umbrella.  Thus, w...
By: snl017

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 19:45:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-2-Way-Bluetooth-Connection-Between-Arduino-a/
Cheap 2-Way Bluetooth Connection Between Arduino and PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/ZLQG/H1JUH73I/FIOZLQGH1JUH73I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/ZLQG/H1JUH73I/FIOZLQGH1JUH73I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/ZLQG/H1JUH73I/FIOZLQGH1JUH73I.SMALL.jpg techbitar UPDATE May  4, 2012: Attached the AT Command reference PDF for those who which to reconfigure the module. May 2, 2012: Corrected schematic to show proper resistor placement. The 2.2K resistor is wired to the Arduino's GND while the 1.2K resistor is wired to the Arduino's TX pin 1. INTRODUCTION I...
By: techbitar

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 16:13:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Gas-Cap/
Gas Cap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/AMYR/H1JU59IO/FY0AMYRH1JU59IO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/AMYR/H1JU59IO/FY0AMYRH1JU59IO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/AMYR/H1JU59IO/FY0AMYRH1JU59IO.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Since you've gotten into electronics, haven't you wondered if there is a fart sensor out there?  I sure did.  I discovered that if you use a methane sensor, especially the MQ-4, even at very low concentrations, it reads farts.  What if you combined that into a hat with an LED Bar Graph and a XBee?  ...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:48:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Model-Police-Car/
Model Police Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/TLTM/H1LWPXWH/F5BTLTMH1LWPXWH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/TLTM/H1LWPXWH/F5BTLTMH1LWPXWH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/TLTM/H1LWPXWH/F5BTLTMH1LWPXWH.SMALL.jpg dulcie.head We wanted to build a model police car with working lights and sirens. Then we decided to add a motor and instead of using a switch to turn everything and off we used a photodiode. For our car the photodiode signal is a simple on off switch. If you want a more complicated device that will respond dif...
By: dulcie.head

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 23:56:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-lets-you-play-Atari-2600-and-ZX-Spectrum-u/
Arduino lets you play Atari 2600 and ZX Spectrum using a NES controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/6Q9K/H1JU52H2/F8J6Q9KH1JU52H2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/6Q9K/H1JU52H2/F8J6Q9KH1JU52H2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/6Q9K/H1JU52H2/F8J6Q9KH1JU52H2.SMALL.jpg danjovic This instructable shows you how to use NES controller in Atari 2600 or ZX Spectrum (with Kempston Interface)  with the aid of an Arduino. Background talk I have recently acquired a couple of Atari 2600s and a bunch of joysticks. Both consoles were working but all of the 5 joysticks were damaged...
By: danjovic

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 07:19:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Uno-The-Arduino-Robot/
Uno The Arduino Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/HDVJ/H1KHA4D5/F3IHDVJH1KHA4D5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/HDVJ/H1KHA4D5/F3IHDVJH1KHA4D5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/HDVJ/H1KHA4D5/F3IHDVJH1KHA4D5.SMALL.jpg 86 Age: 13 Meet Uno the Arduino powered robot.  Some functions include a blinking nose, moving antennas, rotating head, IR distance sensor, twin motor gear box and rotation counters.  Uno is made with relatively easy to obtain parts.  This project provides a good introduction to Arduino.          M...
By: 86

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 05:08:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/4x4x4-RGB-LED-Cube/
4x4x4 RGB LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 A while ago, when I first started using Arduino, my first project was a 4x4x4 LED cube, I built it from a Guide I found here in Instructables, I didn't know anything about programming, and little about electronics, yet I was able to build it and make it work, I didn't know how it worked but it did! ...
By: emihackr97

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 05:29:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Lens-Controller-Synchronized-ZoomFocus-/
Arduino Lens Controller - Synchronized Zoom/Focus with Wii Classic Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/4XTG/H1JUIP0M/F8V4XTGH1JUIP0M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/4XTG/H1JUIP0M/F8V4XTGH1JUIP0M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/4XTG/H1JUIP0M/F8V4XTGH1JUIP0M.SMALL.jpg grp19 My Lumix GH2 Micro Four Thirds camera not only shoots fantastic high definition videos, but with inexpensive adapters I can use it with older manual lenses that are cheap and often very high quality. I shoot a lot of performance videos for my daughter's dance studio, and I use an f3.5 Nikon 28-85mm ...
By: grp19

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 03:22:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pimp-Your-Chocolates-with-Arduino-IDE-and-ATtiny13/
Pimp Your Chocolates with Arduino IDE and ATtiny13 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/WQ4D/H1LWPLFT/FY2WQ4DH1LWPLFT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/WQ4D/H1LWPLFT/FY2WQ4DH1LWPLFT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/WQ4D/H1LWPLFT/FY2WQ4DH1LWPLFT.SMALL.jpg elabz The idea for this project came to me on the way to the trash. I was tasked with throwing away a box that has just been emptied of its original Ferrero Rocher sweetness content by my dear wife. This was shortly after the Valentine's Day. So, I got to spend 10 seconds alone with this box and ...
By: elabz

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 00:40:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Freeform-Arduino/
Freeform Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/1U9S/H1EN006J/FN31U9SH1EN006J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/1U9S/H1EN006J/FN31U9SH1EN006J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/1U9S/H1EN006J/FN31U9SH1EN006J.SMALL.jpg sath02 As an artist, sometime I created an art pieces without planning ahead what I want to draw or paint, just want to add colors or lines onto the drawing or canvas, and never think of the outcome of the piece. Let's our own instinct and subconscious leading away! Then I thought, "What if I am using ele...
By: sath02

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:00:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wiring-and-programming-the-Parallax-RFID-Serial-Ca/
Wiring and programming the Parallax RFID Serial Card Reader for the Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/Z8H6/H1JUII9U/FWHZ8H6H1JUII9U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/Z8H6/H1JUII9U/FWHZ8H6H1JUII9U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/Z8H6/H1JUII9U/FWHZ8H6H1JUII9U.SMALL.jpg Kev_MacD I recently completed an RFID project using an Arduino and the Parallax RFID Serial Card Reader - here are the hardware and software notes on making it all work. Parts List: 1 - Arduino ( I am using an UNO R3 for this demo) 2 - Parallax RFID Serial Card Reader 3 - Solderless Breadboard Wiring t...
By: Kev_MacD

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:07:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Stripboard-Arduino-shield-for-programming-ATtiny45/
Stripboard Arduino shield for programming ATtiny45 and ATtiny85 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/U71E/H1LWPEAL/FZXU71EH1LWPEAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/U71E/H1LWPEAL/FZXU71EH1LWPEAL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/U71E/H1LWPEAL/FZXU71EH1LWPEAL.SMALL.jpg nikkipugh This instructable (entered in the Arduino Challenge contest - you can vote for it above) shows how to make a stripboard Arduino shield for programming either ATtiny45 or ATtiny85 microcontrollers with an Arduino, as per these tutorials from the High-Low Tech group at MIT: Arduino board as ATtiny pr...
By: nikkipugh

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:56:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arduino-Internet-Gizmo/
The Arduino Internet Gizmo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/MY0R/H19RHIH1/FAUMY0RH19RHIH1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/MY0R/H19RHIH1/FAUMY0RH19RHIH1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/MY0R/H19RHIH1/FAUMY0RH19RHIH1.SMALL.jpg talk2bruce The Arduino Internet Gizmo is a USB, Arduino, and RFID device for web surfing.  The gizmo works by placing an RFID tag on the top of the gizmo.  The gizmo reads the RFID tag and sends the tag number via USB to a program running on a PC. The program looks up the tag number and the associated web site...
By: talk2bruce

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:36:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-laundry-alarm-for-the-hearing-impaired-and-every/
A laundry alarm for the hearing impaired and everyone else! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/0FOB/H1JU3QUO/F6H0FOBH1JU3QUO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/0FOB/H1JU3QUO/F6H0FOBH1JU3QUO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/0FOB/H1JU3QUO/F6H0FOBH1JU3QUO.SMALL.jpg balline This Arduino based project was designed to solve a recurring problem for my hearing impaired wife. Our laundry room is located remotely from our living area.  If our laundry has finished washing and is not removed in time, it can sour or even get moldy.   If our laundry has finished drying and is n...
By: balline

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:38:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Catapult/
Arduino Controlled Catapult - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/BOQ1/H1JU6KM4/FRYBOQ1H1JU6KM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/BOQ1/H1JU6KM4/FRYBOQ1H1JU6KM4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/BOQ1/H1JU6KM4/FRYBOQ1H1JU6KM4.SMALL.jpg UnusualTravis I recently had the idea to create a catapult, But not just any kind of catapult, an electronic catapult! I wanted something I could just sit it down hit some buttons and watch it do its thing without being to big. This is what I came up with:     It is a little bigger than what I would of ...
By: UnusualTravis

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:48:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Randomized-Arduino-Drum-Machine/
Randomized Arduino Drum Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/SDUE/H1JUDXFI/FAUSDUEH1JUDXFI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/SDUE/H1JUDXFI/FAUSDUEH1JUDXFI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/SDUE/H1JUDXFI/FAUSDUEH1JUDXFI.SMALL.jpg blinkyblinky I like drum machines. However they are not always the easiest to build. I wanted one that is: A. Simple, Yet Powerful-If it uses lots of components then it is too complicated B. Sound-It's not a a drum machine if it "beeps" C. Easily Modifiable-If I can't change stuff for improvement it is kind of ...
By: blinkyblinky

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:50:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Materials-Needed/
Quick and Easy Arduino Compatible H-bridge Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/IGL8/H1EN72JX/FVAIGL8H1EN72JX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/IGL8/H1EN72JX/FVAIGL8H1EN72JX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/IGL8/H1EN72JX/FVAIGL8H1EN72JX.SMALL.jpg bud_weiser In this instructable I will detail how I went about making a quick and easy, Arduino compatible, H-bridge shield. But first, a brief intro into what got me motivated to make it.  A couple of years ago, I started wanting to learn more about micro-controllers. This led me to want to make my own robot...
By: bud_weiser

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:23:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-BlinkyBall-Project/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/CPBI/H1ERMXI9/F6BCPBIH1ERMXI9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/CPBI/H1ERMXI9/F6BCPBIH1ERMXI9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/CPBI/H1ERMXI9/F6BCPBIH1ERMXI9.SMALL.jpg davidhend To see it in operation check out the video on youtube: Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2yADpGnyyc I frequent a blog called hackaday.com which featured a project by "Nikolai", it was a 10cm LED ball that used shift registers. It seems like a really fun project to attempt but the cost of havin...
By: davidhend

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:31:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-anything-remotely-with-Infrared-signals/
Control anything remotely with Infrared signals. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/46YR/H1EN01R5/FWP46YRH1EN01R5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/46YR/H1EN01R5/FWP46YRH1EN01R5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/46YR/H1EN01R5/FWP46YRH1EN01R5.SMALL.jpg Hammock Boy Who would have thought that just about every Arduino attachment can be controlled in some way with a TV remote? Now its time to find out how. Setup and Materials The setup for this is quite basic. The real challenge is finding neat products for this and writing the code. Materials. 1x Arduino 1x...
By: Hammock Boy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:23:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wii-Kart-of-Awesomeness-Instructable/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/5VVT/H19RTGTK/F025VVTH19RTGTK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/5VVT/H19RTGTK/F025VVTH19RTGTK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/5VVT/H19RTGTK/F025VVTH19RTGTK.SMALL.jpg cfleis1 Wii Kart Wii Kart is a wireless controlled go-kart with an off-the-shelf Wii Remote serving as the controller. Two 250 Watt DC motors provide a top speed of 15 mph.  The Wiii Kart was built in a residential garage using common hobbyist tools and resources. This website will provide all the informati...
By: cfleis1

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:45:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-nunchuk-controlled-animatronic-doll/
Wireless nunchuk controlled animatronic doll - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/2GRC/H19RT4OV/F7T2GRCH19RT4OV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/2GRC/H19RT4OV/F7T2GRCH19RT4OV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/2GRC/H19RT4OV/F7T2GRCH19RT4OV.SMALL.jpg ecsaul23 This instructable will attempt to show you how to make an animatronic doll controlled by a wireless nunchuk. This doll can only move its head though. I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who can take this and expand on it and make it much better, and I encourage that completely. :) This in...
By: ecsaul23

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:04:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Ghost-Knocker/
How to make a "Ghost Knocker" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/5XQ6/H19RV35K/FLS5XQ6H19RV35K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/5XQ6/H19RV35K/FLS5XQ6H19RV35K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/5XQ6/H19RV35K/FLS5XQ6H19RV35K.SMALL.jpg longjie0723 This project is named "Ghost Knocker". You will get the idea if you watch this movie. It is an easy prototyping. You can use it on toilets, closets, or office doors. Make your own, and make someone surprised and laugh!   Check the materials you need. Below is the list of stuff you need ...
By: longjie0723

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:36:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Trash-Landing/
Trash Landing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/HAHP/H1AH6HRT/FNPHAHPH1AH6HRT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/HAHP/H1AH6HRT/FNPHAHPH1AH6HRT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/HAHP/H1AH6HRT/FNPHAHPH1AH6HRT.SMALL.jpg Surferdude Our hackerspace, i3 Detroit, has a bin where people can put their returnable containers so the 10 cent Michigan refund goes to the "pop fund".  It was made from a 33 gallon plastic trash can by cutting a can-size hole in the center of the lid to make it more obvious that it's different from the othe...
By: Surferdude

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:56:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/TankWars-A-Physical-Video-Game/
TankWars: A Physical Video Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/LKXZ/H1AH6RRD/FV9LKXZH1AH6RRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/LKXZ/H1AH6RRD/FV9LKXZH1AH6RRD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/LKXZ/H1AH6RRD/FV9LKXZH1AH6RRD.SMALL.jpg joe This instructable will show the game TankWars, a web based game played on an iPad that drives a real robot tank to fire lasers at a robot. When you hit the robot target, the game is updated. The tank and the target are Arduino's equipped with RN-XV WiFly modules, the iPad is using a PHP page to sen...
By: joe

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:47:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Control-via-a-Web-Service-with-Teleduino/
Arduino Control via a Web Service with Teleduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/V5IK/H19RSZ5Q/F80V5IKH19RSZ5Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/V5IK/H19RSZ5Q/F80V5IKH19RSZ5Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/V5IK/H19RSZ5Q/F80V5IKH19RSZ5Q.SMALL.jpg nathanknz Convert your Arduino into a sofisticated web control platform using Teleduino. Teleduino is both a product and a service. Once the Teleduino sketch has been loaded on your Arduino (the 'product'), it then connects to the Teleduino server awaiting your instruction from anywhere in the world via the ...
By: nathanknz

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:18:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sentriduino-Its-the-all-new-Sentry-turret-made-of/
Sentriduino! Its the all new Sentry turret made of recycled things you would find around your house! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SMALL.jpg simonfrfr Hey guys, Today I would like to show you how to make a simple sentry turret out of household Items! You would only need to get an Arduino UNO or Mega, a Ping))) Ultrasonic Range finder, two servos, and an electronic water squinter! The rest of the project is things that you may find around your hous...
By: simonfrfr

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:12:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-to-Arduino/
Intro to Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/5L77/H05NHB4C/F2K5L77H05NHB4C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/5L77/H05NHB4C/F2K5L77H05NHB4C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/5L77/H05NHB4C/F2K5L77H05NHB4C.SMALL.jpg randofo An Arduino is an open-source microcontroller development board. In plain English, you can use the Arduino to read sensors and control things like motors and lights. This allows you to upload programs to this board which can then interact with things in the real world. With this, you can make devices...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:21:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-48/
Bluetooth+Infrared Controlled Robotic Arm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/7616/H18FVAWL/FGT7616H18FVAWL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/7616/H18FVAWL/FGT7616H18FVAWL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/7616/H18FVAWL/FGT7616H18FVAWL.SMALL.jpg V0R73X Hi. I’m Darren a 17 year old hobbyist, and this is the first Instructable I’m posting here, so I apologize if it kinda sucks! I hope it's good enough... So how did the idea of a robotic arm come to me? Well, the first thing I remember is our chemistry teacher (!) coming to me yelling that she has a ...
By: V0R73X

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:40:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-it-Tweet/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/M3Y9/GOHMBADU/FCTM3Y9GOHMBADU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/M3Y9/GOHMBADU/FCTM3Y9GOHMBADU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/M3Y9/GOHMBADU/FCTM3Y9GOHMBADU.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Make it Tweet" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 13 different projects that will have you Twittering from your favorite appliance in no time. Build a Twittering coffee pot, a Tweet-a-Watt, a twittering garden bed and much more! All projects come from Instructables.com, are writte...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2011 21:45:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/RFIDuino-Using-an-Arduino-RFID-Reader-to-make-/
RFIDuino - Using an Arduino & RFID Reader to make a puzzle GeoCache - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/8NJN/H15NKSOR/FDV8NJNH15NKSOR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/8NJN/H15NKSOR/FDV8NJNH15NKSOR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/8NJN/H15NKSOR/FDV8NJNH15NKSOR.SMALL.jpg Wojciechowski I enjoy both Geocaching and electronics and have made a couple of electronic puzzle caches using an Arduino. My latest creation (with the help of a fellow cacher for the code) is using an Arduino and RFID reader to make a puzzle geocache we call RFIDuino. The GeoCacher takes RFIDuino and has to fin...
By: Wojciechowski

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