http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 16:45:11 PDT BLOX v1.01 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 ...
By: dustinandrews

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 08:11:30 PDT 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 12:45:23 PDT 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 »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 19:33:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Visual--Aural-Guitar-Tuner-The-Tune-Trainer/
Visual / Aural Guitar Tuner "The Tune Trainer" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SMALL.jpg gschoppe Build a strobe tuner with an integrated tone generator to teach tuning by ear.-=Background=-I have always dabbled in instruments. Over the course of my life, I've attempted (with varying success) Piano, Guitar, Banjo, Penny Whistle, Ocarina, Panpipes, Great Highland Bagpipes, Smallpipes, and Didger...
By: gschoppe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2007 01:24:34 PDT 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 »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:22:03 PDT 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 »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:48:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Easy-Arduino-Wi-Fi-Hack/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/JYE3/H1ERNDJW/FTYJYE3H1ERNDJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/JYE3/H1ERNDJW/FTYJYE3H1ERNDJW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/JYE3/H1ERNDJW/FTYJYE3H1ERNDJW.SMALL.jpg ddoss I was sitting around and messing with my Arduino UNO and an ENC28J60 Ethernet module, and thought to myself it would be cool to have a Wi-Fi shield, when I realized I did not have to buy a shield as I had the components and all I had to do was hook them up together ( pure intense light bulb moment!!...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:38:44 PDT 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 08:31:10 PDT 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 07:36:01 PDT 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 05:23:22 PDT 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 »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:47:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Arduino-Powered-Coffee-Table/
Interactive Arduino Powered Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KUI4/H142PA4L/FHEKUI4H142PA4L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KUI4/H142PA4L/FHEKUI4H142PA4L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KUI4/H142PA4L/FHEKUI4H142PA4L.SMALL.jpg DanNixon One quick fore note: this is my first Instructable and my first large Arduino project, so if you see any stupid errors or have an idea of how things could be done better, then please let me know. Now that that's out of the way I'll begin, I started designing this around September last year as my A2...
By: DanNixon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:43:25 PDT 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 15:21:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Energy-Saving-Light/
Energy-Saving Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SMALL.gif randofo In the spirit of Earth Day, I have created a revolutionary new energy-saving lighting solution that is only ever on when your eyes are open. This is remarkably more efficient than normal lighting that remains on, even when your eyes are shut. Using my device, you get light when you need it, and dark...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:40:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controled-Nerf-Vulcan/
Arduino Controlled Nerf Vulcan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/81RW/H0OJ164M/FC781RWH0OJ164M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/81RW/H0OJ164M/FC781RWH0OJ164M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/81RW/H0OJ164M/FC781RWH0OJ164M.SMALL.jpg alecnotalex Yes, this is exactly what the title says it is. This instructable will teach you how to control any Nerf Vulcan, with your Arduino. The provided tutorial will just shoot for 2.5 seconds, stop for 2.5 seconds, and so on. It is like a "hello world" program for controlling your Nerf Vulcan. It can easi...
By: alecnotalex

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:11:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hercules-The-Motion-Controlled-Android-Robot/
Hercules: The Motion Controlled Android Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/JKM6/H0OIZNV1/FUCJKM6H0OIZNV1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/JKM6/H0OIZNV1/FUCJKM6H0OIZNV1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/JKM6/H0OIZNV1/FUCJKM6H0OIZNV1.SMALL.jpg Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves When I was in the 8th grade, I was intrigued while playing the motion games on Nokia 5800. I was thrilled, how I could control the racing car by only tilting the phone. I used to dream of making this same car in the real world.  Now, in 11th  grade ( Age 17) having got an Arduino Uno and learnt how...
By: Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:48:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-True-Random-Number-Generator/
Arduino True Random Number Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/7E8A/H0OJ6GQO/FM07E8AH0OJ6GQO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/7E8A/H0OJ6GQO/FM07E8AH0OJ6GQO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/7E8A/H0OJ6GQO/FM07E8AH0OJ6GQO.SMALL.jpg coolsciencetech This is just a fun project I have been working on in the last little while. If you like this instructable, consider voting for it in the Arduino Challenge! Anyone who has experience with programming will have probably used random numbers in their code. These random numbers aren't actually random th...
By: coolsciencetech

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:36:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Bluetooth-Enabled-Door-Lock-With-Arduino-An/
Easy Bluetooth Enabled Door Lock With Arduino + Android - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G5GB/H0OJ0FQV/FNNG5GBH0OJ0FQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G5GB/H0OJ0FQV/FNNG5GBH0OJ0FQV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G5GB/H0OJ0FQV/FNNG5GBH0OJ0FQV.SMALL.jpg Collin Amedee If you liked this instructable, don't forget to vote for it in the Arduino Contest! This tutorial will explain a simple way to make a password protected bluetooth door lock using your Arduino, which can be unlocked by sending a four digit pin from your Android phone!  The hardware setup is quite si...
By: Collin Amedee

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:20:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-big-crane-game/
Build a big crane game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/EP1L/GZACQGI3/FBHEP1LGZACQGI3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/EP1L/GZACQGI3/FBHEP1LGZACQGI3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/EP1L/GZACQGI3/FBHEP1LGZACQGI3.SMALL.jpg marc.cryan How to build a whole room crane game.  Based on the arcade style 'Crane Game' or 'Claw Machine'.  This is a continuation of a previus instructable titled CRANE GAME in which we built a 2-axis crane game in a door frame.  We have now added a third axis and wireless control.  And made it big. A few t...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 18:29:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FireHero-Turn-Guitar-Hero-into-an-extreme-sport-b/
FireHero: Turn Guitar Hero into an extreme sport by adding flamethrowers! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/4BIW/H0OJ2TWQ/F0V4BIWH0OJ2TWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/4BIW/H0OJ2TWQ/F0V4BIWH0OJ2TWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/4BIW/H0OJ2TWQ/F0V4BIWH0OJ2TWQ.SMALL.jpg oswaldonfire So, long ago I  had read about propane fire poofers. They're pretty cool... I mean, who doesn't love fire?! But, no matter how awesome, they could get pretty boring after a while of seeing the same large fireball. I never built one because I wanted something that would be exci...
By: oswaldonfire

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:50:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Motor-Shield-Tutorial/
Arduino Motor Shield Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/1UE5/H05NSWPJ/FES1UE5H05NSWPJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/1UE5/H05NSWPJ/FES1UE5H05NSWPJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/1UE5/H05NSWPJ/FES1UE5H05NSWPJ.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Motor Shield allows you to easily control motor direction and speed using an Arduino. By allowing you to simply address Arduino pins, it makes it very simple to incorporate a motor into your project. It also allows you to be able to power a motor with a separate power supply of up to 12v...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:58:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Chicken-Coop-Controller/
Arduino Chicken Coop Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/L1TW/H045ZMTQ/FSJL1TWH045ZMTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/L1TW/H045ZMTQ/FSJL1TWH045ZMTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/L1TW/H045ZMTQ/FSJL1TWH045ZMTQ.SMALL.jpg Robot-Chicken Over the last few years my family has been keeping ex-battery hens - they are about 18 months old and have had a horrendous life kept cooped up in small cages in large warehouses.  As much as we love these little bundles of joys and eggs it can be a drudge getting up in the early morning letting the...
By: Robot-Chicken

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 08:56:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robotic-Hand-with-Haptic-Feedback/
How to Build a Robotic Hand with Haptic Feedback - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/5JQ6/H0FLR1LN/FJY5JQ6H0FLR1LN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/5JQ6/H0FLR1LN/FJY5JQ6H0FLR1LN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/5JQ6/H0FLR1LN/FJY5JQ6H0FLR1LN.SMALL.jpg macgyver603 For science fair this year, I felt like building something instead of doing an experiment. All I needed to do was look around Instructables for a project idea. I was inspired by njkl44's robotic hand since it reminds me so much of stuff out of science fiction movies. My goal was to create a system o...
By: macgyver603

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:11:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pet-Curfew-An-Arduino-Controlled-Pet-Door/
Pet Curfew: An Arduino Controlled Pet Door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/8NGX/H0FLRN4A/FHB8NGXH0FLRN4A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/8NGX/H0FLRN4A/FHB8NGXH0FLRN4A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/8NGX/H0FLRN4A/FHB8NGXH0FLRN4A.SMALL.jpg tareker The Problem: You want to restrict the time when your pet is allowed to go outside. This could be because the neighborhood is not safe for your cat or small dog at night (marauding coyotes comes to mind). But you would like your pet to be able to come in at any time. The Solution: Pet Curfew, an ard...
By: tareker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 16:40:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Ethernet-Shield-Tutorial/
Arduino Ethernet Shield Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/9ZO6/H05NHCWJ/F969ZO6H05NHCWJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/9ZO6/H05NHCWJ/F969ZO6H05NHCWJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/9ZO6/H05NHCWJ/F969ZO6H05NHCWJ.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Ethernet Shield allows you to easily connect your Arduino to the internet. This shield enables your Arduino to send and receive data from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. You can use it to do fun stuff like control robots remotely from a website, or ring a bell every ti...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:01:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Sentry-Gun-with-Laser-Trip-Wire-System-/
Building a Sentry Gun with Laser Trip Wire System and Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/IYET/H0A2HFHW/FXRIYETH0A2HFHW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/IYET/H0A2HFHW/FXRIYETH0A2HFHW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/IYET/H0A2HFHW/FXRIYETH0A2HFHW.SMALL.jpg dasxodnes *NOTE* THIS PROJECT IS DONE BY A GROUP OF STUDENTS FROM SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC. Concept: Trigger gun when laser is blocked by intruding object. Note: Tilting is included for expandability but not used in this project. Skill Level: Basic soldering and basic metal works Things You Need: Toy Gun(Any...
By: dasxodnes

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:28:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tankbot-Internet-Controlled-Tank-Robot/
Tankbot - Internet Controlled Tank Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/UIZP/H05Y7JIQ/F42UIZPH05Y7JIQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/UIZP/H05Y7JIQ/F42UIZPH05Y7JIQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/UIZP/H05Y7JIQ/F42UIZPH05Y7JIQ.SMALL.jpg joe Do you remember a game called Tank Wars? This is an attempt to make a physical version of that classic arcade game. You, the player drive an Arduino powered tank and fire a laser at a target. This project uses an Arduino to control a tank through a web page. The tank is driven from a control panel ...
By: joe

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:50:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Seven-Segment-Display-Tutorial/
Seven Segment Display Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/LQ9B/GZUAFGLK/FX3LQ9BGZUAFGLK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/LQ9B/GZUAFGLK/FX3LQ9BGZUAFGLK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/LQ9B/GZUAFGLK/FX3LQ9BGZUAFGLK.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 How many TV shows and movies have some mysterious device counting down to zero those displays are 7 segment displays.With the 7 segment displays you can display any number or some alphabets that your heart desires. At first controlling a 7 segment display seems quite complex but it quickly becomes ...
By: Bot1398

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:30:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-Aluminum-Archangel-Costume-Win/
Arduino-controlled, Aluminum Archangel Costume Wings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/EJ98/GYUQTHL5/F9VEJ98GYUQTHL5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/EJ98/GYUQTHL5/F9VEJ98GYUQTHL5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/EJ98/GYUQTHL5/F9VEJ98GYUQTHL5.SMALL.jpg AdielFernandez I have always loved the Marvel character Archangel. When my brother, (Shameless plug alert) budding comic book artist David Fernandez, showed me pics of a cosplay convention he went to I thought "wouldn't it be awesome if someone made life-size archangel wings?". The idea sank into the depths of my...
By: AdielFernandez

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 17:14:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-animatronic-wooden-head-readin/
Arduino controlled animatronic wooden head (reading lamp) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/0HO1/GYZNVBXO/FNS0HO1GYZNVBXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/0HO1/GYZNVBXO/FNS0HO1GYZNVBXO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/0HO1/GYZNVBXO/FNS0HO1GYZNVBXO.SMALL.jpg rosemarybeetle This head is a reading lamp which can be adjusted for direction of lighting, and dimmed as required. This Instructable combines Arduino programming, some simple electronics, carving with hand and power tools, mechanical control and a bit of woodwork. Apart from the Arduino and a few components it...
By: rosemarybeetle

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:50:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Ball-Maze-Game/
Big Ball Maze Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/LG0O/GZUAG6EL/FWQLG0OGZUAG6EL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/LG0O/GZUAG6EL/FWQLG0OGZUAG6EL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/LG0O/GZUAG6EL/FWQLG0OGZUAG6EL.SMALL.jpg zimbra This project was the result of an urge to contribute something to the Creative Games section of my kids’ elementary school fair. The kids loved it for it’s simple old-school game aesthetic mixed with Wii-style and Kinect-style video game control. It’s a spin-off project of an earlier Ball & Plate ex...
By: zimbra

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:11:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wii-Nunchuck-Arduino-Spirit-Level/
Wii Nunchuck Arduino Spirit Level - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/MXSN/GZPBLSAH/F4BMXSNGZPBLSAH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/MXSN/GZPBLSAH/F4BMXSNGZPBLSAH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/MXSN/GZPBLSAH/F4BMXSNGZPBLSAH.SMALL.jpg JeonLab Since I have read an article on todbot blog, I bought a couple of Wii Nunchucks from ebay. I don't remember how much I paid for them, but it was much cheaper than buying the accelerometer breakout boards. With the nunchuck data reading library shared by todbot (Thanks!), I could easily read the acce...
By: JeonLab

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:27:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smallsword-Choreography-Shirt/
Smallsword Choreography Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/MROO/GZHJZKTR/FOVMROOGZHJZKTR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/MROO/GZHJZKTR/FOVMROOGZHJZKTR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/MROO/GZHJZKTR/FOVMROOGZHJZKTR.SMALL.jpg grossmr1 Stage combat is the art of theatrical violence.  Rather than resembling fencing, stage combat is choreographed like dance for aesthetic and theatrical effect as well as for safety.  Over years of choreographing and teaching others stage combat choreography, I realized that one of the most difficult ...
By: grossmr1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:05:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/airmonica-a-free-air-musical-instrument/
airmonica - a free-air musical instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/4APV/GZ6I5VMM/FKJ4APVGZ6I5VMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/4APV/GZ6I5VMM/FKJ4APVGZ6I5VMM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/4APV/GZ6I5VMM/FKJ4APVGZ6I5VMM.SMALL.jpg flashular improvise + harmonize + customize The airmonica is a easy-to-learn tweakable musical instrument that you can use to perform harmonic musical ditties by accompanying a tri-tone arpeggiator. There are endless opportunities to expand the airmonica in any way that will make it your your own custom in...
By: flashular

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 12:17:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CatBot-Automated-Cat-Laser/
CatBot: Automated Cat Laser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/DXMC/GZACINAK/FH5DXMCGZACINAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/DXMC/GZACINAK/FH5DXMCGZACINAK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/DXMC/GZACINAK/FH5DXMCGZACINAK.SMALL.jpg joe The CatBot is an autonomous laser toy for your cat. You may say "But Joe, isn't the laser pointer the best toy for the lazy cat owner?" I'd have to say no, the CatBot takes one step further. Using two servos, an Arduino and a cheap $3 laser you can provide your cat with endless fun. Video of the C...
By: joe

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 15:39:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wing-Tip-Extensions-for-Arduino/
Wing Tip Extensions for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/S3DC/GZCITV1F/F89S3DCGZCITV1F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/S3DC/GZCITV1F/F89S3DCGZCITV1F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/S3DC/GZCITV1F/F89S3DCGZCITV1F.SMALL.jpg wwtolman Greetings, One late night of web surfing I came across some 45 Degree Extension boards. Thinking to myself “Wow!” that’s cool and then I looked at the price…$27.00 before S&H. “Yikes!” I’ve been looking for an excuse to learn Eagle PCB layout software and this was the project I decided to cut my tee...
By: wwtolman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Mar 2012 20:12:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Touch-Wardrobe/
One Touch Wardrobe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/2P9Z/GYQESZNM/F512P9ZGYQESZNM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/2P9Z/GYQESZNM/F512P9ZGYQESZNM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/2P9Z/GYQESZNM/F512P9ZGYQESZNM.SMALL.jpg Ghild.Zero ====================================================================                                                                       UPDATE                                                   THURSDAY, MARCH 01 , 2012                                                      "FULL SOURCE CODE"     ...
By: Ghild.Zero

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:05:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SITWAY/
SITWAY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/JVFM/GYDM0IYL/FP9JVFMGYDM0IYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/JVFM/GYDM0IYL/FP9JVFMGYDM0IYL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/JVFM/GYDM0IYL/FP9JVFMGYDM0IYL.SMALL.jpg mickydee You are never to old to learn and try new things. I think one of the best days in my life was the day I discovered the Instructables web site. It opened up a whole new world to me. This is my third instructable . I really enjoy building anything that I can ride on or get in to. I bought an Arduino U...
By: mickydee

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:17:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Visual-Network-Threat-Level-Indicator/
Visual Network Threat Level Indicator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/HV5U/GYN92JYN/FCDHV5UGYN92JYN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/HV5U/GYN92JYN/FCDHV5UGYN92JYN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/HV5U/GYN92JYN/FCDHV5UGYN92JYN.SMALL.jpg joe Network monitoring is very important in todays world. The internet is a scary place. People have taken steps to raise their awareness by installing Intrusion Detection Systems(IDS) such as SNORT. The problem with most of these systems is that upon first installing them they are vigilantly watched. ...
By: joe

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:27:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/G-Meter/
G Meter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/E4WE/GYDLTZG8/F2NE4WEGYDLTZG8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/E4WE/GYDLTZG8/F2NE4WEGYDLTZG8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/E4WE/GYDLTZG8/F2NE4WEGYDLTZG8.SMALL.jpg bhouston I have a late 80's VW and the gauge cluster has 5 dummy LED locations underneath the other warning lights.  Well I was tired of the m not doing anything, so I decided to do something about it.  I came up with the idea to put a lateral gravitational force mater (G Meter)  in there place. Gather u...
By: bhouston

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:52:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-a-Powerglove/
Hacking a Powerglove - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/Z7L5/GYE874SE/F13Z7L5GYE874SE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/Z7L5/GYE874SE/F13Z7L5GYE874SE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/Z7L5/GYE874SE/F13Z7L5GYE874SE.SMALL.jpg njkl44 First of all lets get this out of the way... It's so bad  This is going to be showing how to hack the Nintendo Powerglove. By hack I mean tap into the flex sensors and use the buttons and d pad and add anything you want. In my case I added an accelerometer.   I got mine from Ebay for around $40. T...
By: njkl44

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:57:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Loud-Objects-Noise-Toy-AKA-The-Arduino-Noise-Mach/
Loud Objects Noise Toy (AKA The Arduino Noise Machine) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/DRXL/GXO0U5ZO/F5FDRXLGXO0U5ZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/DRXL/GXO0U5ZO/F5FDRXLGXO0U5ZO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/DRXL/GXO0U5ZO/F5FDRXLGXO0U5ZO.SMALL.jpg blinkyblinky Okay, okay, I know you all were wondering what I am up to now. I love synths and so, I built this. There are three things that can catch my attention: Synthesizers, Amplifiers and free. The other day (Actually it was just Thursday) I was cruising around Make's website when I saw the Deal of the Day...
By: blinkyblinky

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:05:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RainBoard-RGB-LED-Rainbow-Fader/
RainBoard - RGB LED Rainbow Fader - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/HZVI/GWVXGEKU/FBFHZVIGWVXGEKU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/HZVI/GWVXGEKU/FBFHZVIGWVXGEKU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/HZVI/GWVXGEKU/FBFHZVIGWVXGEKU.SMALL.jpg otbpaintball Introducing the RainBoard: A simple RGB LED Rainbow fader using an Arduino Uno and a few simple components. Believe it or not, we will control 45-channels of RGB LEDs at 32 brightness levels using only 3 digital pins from the Arduino! How is this possible you ask? By using two magic concepts: Shift ...
By: otbpaintball

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 22:26:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/ArduFlake-Turn-you-Arduino-into-the-best-gift-of-/
ArduFlake: Turn your Arduino into the best gift of all! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/15MR/GWH3RENA/F0515MRGWH3RENA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/15MR/GWH3RENA/F0515MRGWH3RENA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/15MR/GWH3RENA/F0515MRGWH3RENA.SMALL.jpg engrstephens Please vote for me in the Holiday Gift contest and the Make it Glow contest! First, this started out as a gift, and not an instructable. So please excuse some hand waving here and there as I do not have any pictures of the etching and drilling portions.  Second, this is for my dear dear wife. Yep,...
By: engrstephens

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:10:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Geiger-counter-triggered-LED-decorations/
Geiger counter triggered LED decorations - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/KO9Z/GWEA0435/FAKKO9ZGWEA0435.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/KO9Z/GWEA0435/FAKKO9ZGWEA0435.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/KO9Z/GWEA0435/FAKKO9ZGWEA0435.SMALL.jpg nikkipugh Bored of blinky lights that blink in response to time? Make them blink with space instead! This instructable shows a quick method for connecting LED tree decorations to a Geiger counter via arduino, so that the lights blink between different strings each time radiation is detected. It's nicer to ...
By: nikkipugh

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:04:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/4x4x4-LED-cube-based-Arduino-and-Flower-protoboard/
4x4x4 LED-cube based Arduino and Flower protoboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/2ZOM/GW898927/F382ZOMGW898927.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/2ZOM/GW898927/F382ZOMGW898927.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/2ZOM/GW898927/F382ZOMGW898927.SMALL.jpg ElecFreaks This instructable will teach you how to build your 4x4x4 LED cube with Flower ProtoBoard and control by Arduino. Why is Flower ProtoBoard ? not ProtoBoard ? Because of I often use protoboards to test out if a new idea works in practice. I do not use breadboards anymore because I pretty much use o...
By: ElecFreaks

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:34:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Biofeedback-Game-Controller/
USB Biofeedback Game Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/RYX6/GW3WR9I9/FWNRYX6GW3WR9I9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/RYX6/GW3WR9I9/FWNRYX6GW3WR9I9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/RYX6/GW3WR9I9/FWNRYX6GW3WR9I9.SMALL.jpg Gundanium Building upon our last tutorial, which taught you how to build a muscle sensor, we've decided to give you a project that really showcases the power of our muscle (EMG) sensors. Advancer Technologies’ “USB Biofeedback Game Controller” harnesses the power of electromyography to allow players to direct...
By: Gundanium

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:17:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Flashlight-tag/
Flashlight tag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/JRYI/GVZPH1YN/F7AJRYIGVZPH1YN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/JRYI/GVZPH1YN/F7AJRYIGVZPH1YN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/JRYI/GVZPH1YN/F7AJRYIGVZPH1YN.SMALL.jpg kenyer You probably know the game of flashlight-tag. You just run around in the dark on a campsite. You hold your flashlight and try to shine it on one of the other kids, without the other kids shining their lights on you. I wanted to make this game electronic. The Arduino is my first choice, but would be...
By: kenyer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:33:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Game-Controllers/
Game Controllers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/83VW/GVWZ3ZBD/FKQ83VWGVWZ3ZBD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/83VW/GVWZ3ZBD/FKQ83VWGVWZ3ZBD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/83VW/GVWZ3ZBD/FKQ83VWGVWZ3ZBD.SMALL.jpg matthanson12 This instructable will teach you how to construct homemade game controllers for personal games, education aids, or anything you want. This system uses 4 controllers which send signals to a central hub which holds an Arduino. It was designed for use with a game called Fraction Smash that my group w...
By: matthanson12

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2011 02:31:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Auto-Leveling-Laser-Cross/
Auto Leveling Laser Cross - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/3GL1/GVVOYUTI/FEO3GL1GVVOYUTI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/3GL1/GVVOYUTI/FEO3GL1GVVOYUTI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/3GL1/GVVOYUTI/FEO3GL1GVVOYUTI.SMALL.jpg msuzuki777 So this Lazy Old Geek purchased a Laser Cross. I created a manual leveling Laser Cross to use for aligning stuff on my drill press: http://www.instructables.com/id/ManualLevelingLaserCross/ Well, being a Geek I decided to make an automated platform that adjusts automatically with an Arduino. ...
By: msuzuki777

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