http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 21:20:05 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Winners-Hack-it-Contest/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/S7VV/HD4VF6R8/FP1S7VVHD4VF6R8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/S7VV/HD4VF6R8/FP1S7VVHD4VF6R8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/S7VV/HD4VF6R8/FP1S7VVHD4VF6R8.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput These are the winners of the Hack it! Contest. The goal was to show how you can reconfigure everyday objects and systems. null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null n...
By: emilyvanleemput

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:10:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tailgate-Opener/
Tailgate Opener - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/NZ8L/H7URGMFC/F5FNZ8LH7URGMFC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/NZ8L/H7URGMFC/F5FNZ8LH7URGMFC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/NZ8L/H7URGMFC/F5FNZ8LH7URGMFC.SMALL.jpg SatCenterEngDes In this instructable, you will learn how to make a regular tailgate into a automatic tailgate. Materials Here are the materials you will need for this project: -Parallax Homework Board -Tailgate -12V Car Battery -9V Battery -DNA Motoring Central Lock System (3 slave 2 wires-actuators, 5 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 05:36:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shopping-Cart-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/RRIK/GSUT1ROA/FOYRRIKGSUT1ROA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/RRIK/GSUT1ROA/FOYRRIKGSUT1ROA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/RRIK/GSUT1ROA/FOYRRIKGSUT1ROA.SMALL.jpg daveat This Fun Project was the result of someone in need of retaining his living arrangements, as the old cart was cutting up the walls, banging, crashing,  and all matters of destruction.  The old cart was a sorry state, flat worn solid wheels didn't help.  Since I am the only one I know willing to repai...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 07:11:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-your-own-PVC-Walker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/RC7Z/GUKARQXM/FYXRC7ZGUKARQXM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/RC7Z/GUKARQXM/FYXRC7ZGUKARQXM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/RC7Z/GUKARQXM/FYXRC7ZGUKARQXM.SMALL.jpg gluckc Learn how to make your own walker from PVC pipe and other parts available at any hardware store.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2011 14:52:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fabricate-Configure-and-Install-a-Backup-/
How to Fabricate, Configure, and Install a Backup System Camera onto a Wheelchair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1IW7/GRTHP3S8/FTF1IW7GRTHP3S8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1IW7/GRTHP3S8/FTF1IW7GRTHP3S8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1IW7/GRTHP3S8/FTF1IW7GRTHP3S8.SMALL.jpg CATEA Rear view camera systems used in automobiles can be fabricated, configured, and installed on wheelchairs so users can increase their field of view. We aim to design a step-by-step guide that permits wheelchair users to have the capability to install a rearview backup system camera on their own wheel...
By: CATEA

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2011 13:37:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Foil-Capability-Switch/
Foil Capability Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/6ICG/GJQELRSJ/FUV6ICGGJQELRSJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/6ICG/GJQELRSJ/FUV6ICGGJQELRSJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/6ICG/GJQELRSJ/FUV6ICGGJQELRSJ.SMALL.jpg shadowwynd In Assistive Technology, one of the major areas that is considered for people with significant disabilities is switch access.  Using a capability switch or accessibility switch, someone can control their environment, play with a toy, use a computer, or communicate.  All manner of switches are availa...
By: shadowwynd

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:53:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Talking-Joystick-Mouse/
Talking Joystick Mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/PJ2A/GJQEDL1W/FUGPJ2AGJQEDL1W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/PJ2A/GJQEDL1W/FUGPJ2AGJQEDL1W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/PJ2A/GJQEDL1W/FUGPJ2AGJQEDL1W.SMALL.jpg shadowwynd I work in Assistive Technology, which is technology designed to help people with disabilities stay independent. We encountered a man who had quadriplegia due to a motor vehicle accident.  He had a little motion in one hand and wanted to use a computer, but he could not use a regular mouse.  If he c...
By: shadowwynd

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:06:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Biscuit-packet-opener-an-assisstive-technology-pr/
Biscuit packet opener: an assisstive technology prototype - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/79G8/GHFK7KYD/FWF79G8GHFK7KYD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/79G8/GHFK7KYD/FWF79G8GHFK7KYD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/79G8/GHFK7KYD/FWF79G8GHFK7KYD.SMALL.jpg Roger-X Some people are a bit clumsy, or can't grip with their fingertips very well. This make the little pulls-tabs for opening biscuits a waste of time. A knife could be used, or scissors, but the things that make the pull-tab useless would make stabbing with blades dangerous as well. This is my idea f...
By: Roger-X

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:14:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-the-Web-More-Accessible-for-People-with-Dis/
Making the Web More Accessible for People with Disabilities - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/N043/GFMC8BC9/FONN043GFMC8BC9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/N043/GFMC8BC9/FONN043GFMC8BC9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/N043/GFMC8BC9/FONN043GFMC8BC9.SMALL.jpg shesparticular Reports indicate that at least 2.1 million of the estimated 54.4 million Americans with disabilities use the Internet. For people with disabilities, accessing and fully experiencing materials presented on the Internet can often be difficult. According to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), “not al...
By: shesparticular

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:48:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-Rocker-Switch-to-Toggle-Switch-Conversion/
Sugru Rocker Switch to Toggle Switch Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/Q73P/GDNJ47N3/F3PQ73PGDNJ47N3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/Q73P/GDNJ47N3/F3PQ73PGDNJ47N3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/Q73P/GDNJ47N3/F3PQ73PGDNJ47N3.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu My cheap desk lamp has a small rocker switch on the base to turn it on and off. Being a bit budget, the lamp's not particularly heavy and has a tendency to scoot across the desk if you use the lamp from any direction other than head on. This quick hack uses Sugru to change the rocker switch into a ...
By: Jayefuu

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:41:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wiimote-Wireless-Modification-for-Persons-with-Dis/
Wiimote Wireless Modification for Persons with Disabilities - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/DEOR/GD0R0NKT/FF1DEORGD0R0NKT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/DEOR/GD0R0NKT/FF1DEORGD0R0NKT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/DEOR/GD0R0NKT/FF1DEORGD0R0NKT.SMALL.jpg CATEA This Instructable further builds upon the previous version by incorporating wireless buttons separate from the remote. A lap tray with a velcro layer was also created to allow the user to place external buttons where he or she chooses. The wireless unit utilizes an Arduino XBEE chips to operate. ...
By: CATEA

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:40:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Key-Turning-Aid/
Key Turning Aid - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/XF7H/G8LWF2TJ/F5SXF7HG8LWF2TJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/XF7H/G8LWF2TJ/F5SXF7HG8LWF2TJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/XF7H/G8LWF2TJ/F5SXF7HG8LWF2TJ.SMALL.jpg RadBear I originally made one of these last year for my Mother. After 30 years of being a Physical Therapist, the strain she put on her body and arthritis caught up with her. Her right wrist became unable to make certain motions without excrutiating pain. One of those motions was the twisting motion require...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 May 2010 06:42:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crib-Modification-for-Accessibility-1/
Crib Modification for Accessibility - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/JCY5/FLKK0PSA/FY0JCY5FLKK0PSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/JCY5/FLKK0PSA/FY0JCY5FLKK0PSA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/JCY5/FLKK0PSA/FY0JCY5FLKK0PSA.SMALL.jpg kelseymh Parents with disabilities face numerous challenges when caring for a newborn. Besides the usual lack of sleep and anxiety about such a small and dependent life, much of the equipment for infants and children present substantial barriers for parents with disabilities. Changing tables are built for st...
By: kelseymh

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:33:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Measure-Muscle-Sounds!-Part-2%3a-Silicone-Embedding/
Measure Muscle Sounds! Part 2: Silicone Embedding - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FKE/0LR2/X5XEZR7AY07/FKE0LR2X5XEZR7AY07.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKE/0LR2/X5XEZR7AY07/FKE0LR2X5XEZR7AY07.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKE/0LR2/X5XEZR7AY07/FKE0LR2X5XEZR7AY07.SMALL.jpg Operon This is the long-awaited follow up to the super awesome Measure Muscle Sounds! instructable.To see what you can do with these sensors, check out these videos.Silicone embedding is the trickiest part of the process of building your own muscle sounds sensor. This is why I chose to make this a complete...
By: Operon

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