http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:40:48 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Prototype-Hover-Platform/
Prototype Hover Platform - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/0SAX/H01N5ZAB/FV80SAXH01N5ZAB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/0SAX/H01N5ZAB/FV80SAXH01N5ZAB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/0SAX/H01N5ZAB/FV80SAXH01N5ZAB.SMALL.jpg ScitechWA Here is a Hover Platform we built for an upcoming Young Innovators Festival that we are hosting at Scitech. This is how you can make a Hover floating style platform easily and cheaply. The main body of the unit is made from MDF (Craftwood) and a tarpaulin, and uses a portable battery powered blower...
By: ScitechWA

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:32:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Squintasaurus-cybernetic-dynamically-adjustable-v/
Squintasaurus: cybernetic dynamically adjustable vision enhancement system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/RFNV/GYUQT858/FFXRFNVGYUQT858.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/RFNV/GYUQT858/FFXRFNVGYUQT858.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/RFNV/GYUQT858/FFXRFNVGYUQT858.SMALL.jpg leevonk Get the linear actuator     you'll need a pretty strong linear actuator to be able to pull your skin enough to have the desired effect. I remembered that CD players had nice worm gear motors in them to move the laser back and forth across the CD, so I looked through my junk pile and found an...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:56:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Toilet-Buddy/
Toilet Buddy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2OKG/GUPCC42R/F4S2OKGGUPCC42R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2OKG/GUPCC42R/F4S2OKGGUPCC42R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2OKG/GUPCC42R/F4S2OKGGUPCC42R.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster Say goodbye to embarrassing bathroom sounds, leaving the seat up, or forgetting to turn off the light with Toilet Buddy! Here's a little demo of Toilet Buddy in action. &amp...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 09:23:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Idiot-Proof-Dishwasher/
The Idiot Proof Dishwasher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/IHN1/GSUSMZV2/FBVIHN1GSUSMZV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/IHN1/GSUSMZV2/FBVIHN1GSUSMZV2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/IHN1/GSUSMZV2/FBVIHN1GSUSMZV2.SMALL.jpg ZJ-Weaver A crack team of Carnegie-Mellon students attempt to stop college roommates from improperly loading a dishwasher which results in cruddy dishes, a waste of energy, and often some hard feelings :( What was our solution? Follow the steps below to see. Keep in mind, what's shown is a prototype that doe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:27:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-EyeWriter/
The EyeWriter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/KGF5/FZ382O87/FXZKGF5FZ382O87.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/KGF5/FZ382O87/FXZKGF5FZ382O87.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/KGF5/FZ382O87/FXZKGF5FZ382O87.SMALL.jpg Q-Branch Samuel Taylor Coleridge said, "My eyes make pictures, when they are shut."Well, my friend Tony's eyes write graffiti and they are wide open.Behold the latest ocular assault weapon from the Graffiti Research Lab, openFrameworks, The Fat Lab and The Ebeling Group: The EyeWriter. It is a low-cost eye-t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:26:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Seat-for-a-walker/
Seat for a walker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/L4GO/GJPJHHIF/F3BL4GOGJPJHHIF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/L4GO/GJPJHHIF/F3BL4GOGJPJHHIF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/L4GO/GJPJHHIF/F3BL4GOGJPJHHIF.SMALL.jpg nneul I have a friend who has a disability. She tires easily and when she does she has a difficult time finding a place to sit when she needs it. I came up with this design that would be lightweight, removable, secure, could be hand washed, and would not be in the way when attached. The seat portion was ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Feb 2011 10:59:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Haptic-Feedback-device-for-the-Visually-Impaired/
Haptic Feedback device for the Visually Impaired [Project HALO] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VRYA/GHHIM9CU/FPNVRYAGHHIM9CU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VRYA/GHHIM9CU/FPNVRYAGHHIM9CU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VRYA/GHHIM9CU/FPNVRYAGHHIM9CU.SMALL.jpg polymythic I recently watched an episode of Stan Lee’s Superhumans which featured a blind man who used a series of clicks, like a bat, to echo locate his surroundings. I got to thinking about other blind people and their ability to navigate freely – without the use of a guide dog or cane. I came up with the id...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:18:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-EyeWriter-20/
The EyeWriter 2.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/NYGE/GHDSJEJ6/FNBNYGEGHDSJEJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/NYGE/GHDSJEJ6/FNBNYGEGHDSJEJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/NYGE/GHDSJEJ6/FNBNYGEGHDSJEJ6.SMALL.jpg thesystemis The EyeWriter is a low-cost eye-tracking apparatus + custom software that allows graffiti writers and artists with paralysis resulting from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis to draw using only their eyes. The original design, as shown here, featured a pair of glasses as the basis for the eyewriter desi...
By: thesystemis

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Dec 2010 07:29:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Brain-Controlled-Wheelchair/
Brain-Controlled Wheelchair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/UW67/GHI9CIP9/FL4UW67GHI9CIP9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/UW67/GHI9CIP9/FL4UW67GHI9CIP9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/UW67/GHI9CIP9/FL4UW67GHI9CIP9.SMALL.jpg jerkey Hello!  A lot of people have written us saying they are building a Brain-Controlled Wheelchair, and that's great!  We look forward to helping you get through the hard parts, but some of you won't need any help (maybe).  What we want from you (all of you) are pictures!  Or at least a message saying "...
By: jerkey

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Dec 2010 04:01:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Blind-mans-cards/
Blind man's cards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/HV9D/GGPFBFY1/FSEHV9DGGPFBFY1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/HV9D/GGPFBFY1/FSEHV9DGGPFBFY1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/HV9D/GGPFBFY1/FSEHV9DGGPFBFY1.SMALL.jpg gonal This is a pack of cards I made so our friend Miguel, who is blind, could play poker with us. They are thicker than normal cards, but it isn't difficult to shuffle them.  Materials To make this card pack you will need the following:  -2 playing card packs. - A paper punch -Paper glue Making ...
By: gonal

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:32:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Leg-Therapy-Stool-Autism/
One Leg Therapy Stool Autism - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/PDIS/GFMCCUQA/FHSPDISGFMCCUQA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/PDIS/GFMCCUQA/FHSPDISGFMCCUQA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/PDIS/GFMCCUQA/FHSPDISGFMCCUQA.SMALL.jpg couchchangeracing My son has occupational therapy and they have been using a one leg stool to help him with his self regulation. He has high functioning Autism.  It seems to help him with his focus. He used to spend a bunch of time fidgeting while doing homework. Great tool. Materials 1. Thrift store pair of crut...
By: couchchangeracing

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:14:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CD-Switch/
CD Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/RUIO/GERP1F6X/FWHRUIOGERP1F6X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/RUIO/GERP1F6X/FWHRUIOGERP1F6X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/RUIO/GERP1F6X/FWHRUIOGERP1F6X.SMALL.jpg gavin.philips In the realm of assistive technology, a switch (aka "ability switch") can be anything from a plastic button to a muscle twitch sensor.  This album is a great look at the variety of switches that are available.  These switches are almost always wired to a 3.5mm (1/8") mono plug, and can be connected...
By: gavin.philips

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2010 18:23:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-Mousegrip/
Sugru Mousegrip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/9GNU/GELSCDLH/F299GNUGELSCDLH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/9GNU/GELSCDLH/F299GNUGELSCDLH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/9GNU/GELSCDLH/F299GNUGELSCDLH.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe Modern day computer mice are built to last, with the analog balls of yesteryear all but extinct, and fancy new lasers most computer mice tend to last a long time. If you spend a little bit more on a slightly nicer mouse, they tend to last even longer. The problem I had with my Razer Diamond back is...
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:35:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Incredible-Amazing-Stick-For-elevator-buttons/
The Incredible Amazing Stick! For elevator buttons - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/CPX9/G91Y4SCI/FNCCPX9G91Y4SCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/CPX9/G91Y4SCI/FNCCPX9G91Y4SCI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/CPX9/G91Y4SCI/FNCCPX9G91Y4SCI.SMALL.jpg DarkRubyMoon This is called the incredible elevator stick, but it is very versatile for many many uses.  Sometimes the simplest inventions are the most useful.  Back when I was in high-school, I would often have to use an elevator to get from one floor of the school to the next.  As I am in a wheelchair, it was ...
By: DarkRubyMoon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 17:54:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Butler-Robot/
Build Your Own Butler Robot!!! - Tutorial,Photos, and Video - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/NK0C/FI42NF2B/FJANK0CFI42NF2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/NK0C/FI42NF2B/FJANK0CFI42NF2B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/NK0C/FI42NF2B/FJANK0CFI42NF2B.SMALL.jpg Erobots EDIT: More info on my projects check out my new website: narobo.comI also do consulting for robotics , mechatronics, and special effects projects/products. Check out my website - narobo.com for more details.Ever wanted a butler robot that talks to you , follows you around , and even pours you drinks...
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