http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 10:25:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Mr-Tea-the-Tea-Drinkers-Alternative-to-Mr-Coff/
Mr. Tea, the Tea Drinker's Alternative to Mr. Coffee - Submitted by BayLab for the Instructables Sponsorship Program - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/600E/HFSHTOGD/FF0600EHFSHTOGD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/600E/HFSHTOGD/FF0600EHFSHTOGD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/600E/HFSHTOGD/FF0600EHFSHTOGD.SMALL.jpg aloishis89 Most people like to drink coffee in the morning, but I don’t like coffee, so I drink tea. I wanted a simple device to help me make tea, but actual tea makers cost around $300. I don’t even need a full coffee maker to make tea, just a hotplate, so instead of Mr. Coffee, I built Mr. Tea. Making the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:38:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Ultrasonic-Sensor-for-the-Blind/
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 14:31:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CAVE2-Hybrid-Reality-Open-House/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/MSBG/HF23QDR9/F2SMSBGHF23QDR9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/MSBG/HF23QDR9/F2SMSBGHF23QDR9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/MSBG/HF23QDR9/F2SMSBGHF23QDR9.SMALL.jpg sath02 I did told you about an Open House of the Next-Generation of Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE)  CAVE2™ Hybrid Reality Environment about a month ago. Since I live in Chicago, I did signed up for the event on April 3. And I want to share this experience to those who may be interested in this ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 15:49:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iPad-becomes-accessible-remote-for-TV-Amp-and-fan/
iPad becomes accessible remote for TV, Amp and fan. via Laptop and IR box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/WNO7/HF23PZ3V/F0LWNO7HF23PZ3V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/WNO7/HF23PZ3V/F0LWNO7HF23PZ3V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/WNO7/HF23PZ3V/F0LWNO7HF23PZ3V.SMALL.jpg helgosam This is an instructable donated via Lyn, who figured out how to connect up her iPad as a remote control for her TV, fan and her amp. She uses her iPad with her nose - so she's using a remote desktop app to connect to her Mac laptop, in turn using the iRed software to control an IR box, which then c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:26:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-TVs-and-DVDs-accessible-large-touchscreen-c/
Make TVs and DVDs accessible - large touchscreen controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/UTVL/HF23PSJU/FE7UTVLHF23PSJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/UTVL/HF23PSJU/FE7UTVLHF23PSJU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/UTVL/HF23PSJU/FE7UTVLHF23PSJU.SMALL.jpg helgosam Student common room and living areas were well equipped with AV equipment, but many of the students were reliant on support staff to change channels etc. We created a cost effective accessible interface which would enable many of our students to access TV, DVDs and MP3s independently. Hardware W...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:35:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Connect-iPhone-to-bluetooth-keyboard-using-VoiceOv/ http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif helgosam For any blind or visually impaired people, pairing a bluetooth wireless keyboard with your iPhone can greatly speed up your typing rate, and also the speed at which you can navigate around the device. Watch this video to see how. Any questions, contact me @SOJewell on twitter.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:51:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-hand-from-zip-ties-cardboard-and-fishing/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/66NG/HEXSMSYK/FFI66NGHEXSMSYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/66NG/HEXSMSYK/FFI66NGHEXSMSYK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/66NG/HEXSMSYK/FFI66NGHEXSMSYK.SMALL.jpg jaesn Hello Instructables Community! This is a prototype build of a hand made from cheap common materials. The end goal is to make an animatronic hand that can fingerspell ASL. This is a near complete start to finish build with video in three parts. It might be best to listen to the intro and watch the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:27:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Training-Cane-for-Todler/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/GT0H/HET1FGP2/FSYGT0HHET1FGP2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/GT0H/HET1FGP2/FSYGT0HHET1FGP2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/GT0H/HET1FGP2/FSYGT0HHET1FGP2.SMALL.jpg hughmorme This cane was made for the purpose of transitioning from a walker to a cane.  The canes were purchased at a local pharmacy.  They were the same size.  By shortening one of the canes bottom sections, and modifying the cut section into two pieces, the "assistive" cane was created. You will need to us...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:23:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Tuner-for-the-Blind-using-an-Arduino/
Guitar Tuner for the Blind (using an Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/TVY0/HEBNH1AX/F47TVY0HEBNH1AX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/TVY0/HEBNH1AX/F47TVY0HEBNH1AX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/TVY0/HEBNH1AX/F47TVY0HEBNH1AX.SMALL.jpg Remap How to modify a guitar tuner so it can be used by a blind person This build uses an Arduino Pro mini microcontroller, (all code is provided). This project was undertaken for the charity Remap, which provides custom-made equipment for people with disabilities. Summary Begin with an LED electro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:01:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-a-virus-from-a-PC-using-Windows-Defe/
How to remove a virus from a PC using Windows Defender Offline - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/TUII/HD4VG592/FVQTUIIHD4VG592.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/TUII/HD4VG592/FVQTUIIHD4VG592.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/TUII/HD4VG592/FVQTUIIHD4VG592.SMALL.jpg dc1976 Disclaimer: Malicious software like viruses, worms and Trojans are serious. They can damage your computer's operating system files, steal personal data and corrupt other content on your computer. Due to the nature of malicious software this Instructable isn't a guarantee that you can recover lost or...
By: dc1976

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:32:47 PST 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:10:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/That-Cheap-Battery-Tester/
That Cheap Battery Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/L0PN/HCB8TQ1Z/FTGL0PNHCB8TQ1Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/L0PN/HCB8TQ1Z/FTGL0PNHCB8TQ1Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/L0PN/HCB8TQ1Z/FTGL0PNHCB8TQ1Z.SMALL.jpg Ahyku Most of us have probably seen these battery testers at the dollar store, if you haven't, its a pretty simple make. when I bought mine, it served well; then it started breaking being the dollar store item it was. I couldn't buy a new one because they stopped selling them (it's cheaper to buy them the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:59:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Go-Baby-Go-Joystick-controlled-powered-device/
Go Baby Go - Joystick controlled powered device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/HXMY/HCB8TY3H/FX9HXMYHCB8TY3H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/HXMY/HCB8TY3H/FX9HXMYHCB8TY3H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/HXMY/HCB8TY3H/FX9HXMYHCB8TY3H.SMALL.jpg GoBabyGo Our goal is for a driving device for children with limited mobility. Materials Materials 1 - Baby Cart - http://sdyotoy.en.alibaba.com/product/292976254-200963327/CE_Baby_Walker_Beep_car.html 2 - Robot Control - http://www.robotshop.com/makeblock-configurable-4wd-robot-kit-gold-3.html 3 - Jo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:28:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sustainable-Automatic-Power-Supply-Sockets-Desig/
Sustainable Automatic Power Supply & Sockets Shutoff - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/ULLG/HCB87WMY/FJKULLGHCB87WMY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/ULLG/HCB87WMY/FJKULLGHCB87WMY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/ULLG/HCB87WMY/FJKULLGHCB87WMY.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma Have you heard about standby power use? This is when you turn your game console off from the remote control and think it does not consume any power from the grid ... this is wrong ... check this list below that shows the amount of standby power usage of some appliances:         Appliance:  (Range...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 06:21:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-stop-motion-video-in-Movie-Maker/
Make a stop motion video in Movie Maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/LJID/HAQ30WTP/FUALJIDHAQ30WTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/LJID/HAQ30WTP/FUALJIDHAQ30WTP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/LJID/HAQ30WTP/FUALJIDHAQ30WTP.SMALL.jpg woodworker123 In this instructable I will show you how to make a stop motion video in Movie Maker. It is easy and doesn't take much time. If you have any questions or want another instructable with more specific features in Movie Maker please comment. The first thing you have to do is take the pictures. When you...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 11:10:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/HandSight-A-Glove-for-the-Blind-to-Feel-Shapes-an/
HandSight: A Glove for the Blind to Feel Shapes and Navigate Obstacles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/BP3J/HAQ2TJH9/F41BP3JHAQ2TJH9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/BP3J/HAQ2TJH9/F41BP3JHAQ2TJH9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/BP3J/HAQ2TJH9/F41BP3JHAQ2TJH9.SMALL.jpg lstearns86 HandSight is a prototype glove to aid the blind. It can sense the lightness or darkness of a surface with tactile feedback from a vibration motor for each individual finger. It can also sense distance from physical objects or obstructions and indicate direction and distance with the same vibration...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:53:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Haptic-Proximity-Module-HPM-for-Low-Vision-users/
Haptic Proximity Module (HPM) for Low Vision users - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/YTDS/H8CVGGRK/FTAYTDSH8CVGGRK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/YTDS/H8CVGGRK/FTAYTDSH8CVGGRK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/YTDS/H8CVGGRK/FTAYTDSH8CVGGRK.SMALL.jpg ishamsul The Haptic Proximity Module (HPM) seeks to enable people with low vision, or other vision impairments, to engage with their direct surroundings through vibration feedback from a range detector, and do so cheaply with readily available components. The aim of this instructables is to share the parts ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:14:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Load-a-Cartridge-into-a-Deltec-Cosmo-Pump/
How to Load a Cartridge into a Deltec Cosmo Pump - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/6OK8/H8CVKVB0/FM26OK8H8CVKVB0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/6OK8/H8CVKVB0/FM26OK8H8CVKVB0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/6OK8/H8CVKVB0/FM26OK8H8CVKVB0.SMALL.jpg secretsister This instructable demonstrates something I had to learn by trial and error for my son who has Type 1 diabetes and uses a Deltec Cosmo pump. Note: This instructable requires prior knowledge of needed amount of insulin in the cartridge. Caution: The top of the insulin vial must be cleaned with an ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:00:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-a-Epson-Hx20-with-Real-Voice/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/6VYU/H8CVK53Y/FWX6VYUH8CVK53Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/6VYU/H8CVK53Y/FWX6VYUH8CVK53Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/6VYU/H8CVK53Y/FWX6VYUH8CVK53Y.SMALL.jpg daveat This is a abbreviated Instructable!  I did not have a lot of time to prep this one! This device came in because a older women with a disability utilized this device and was so familiar with it, she did not and does not want to change.  The owners said everyone they brought it to didn't know what it...
By: daveat

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:33:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robotic-Arm-for-disabled-persons/
Robotic Arm for disabled persons - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/JGMQ/H742PTOJ/FNJJGMQH742PTOJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/JGMQ/H742PTOJ/FNJJGMQH742PTOJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/JGMQ/H742PTOJ/FNJJGMQH742PTOJ.SMALL.jpg code source Robotic arm in stats A mechanical arm is robotic, usually programmable, with similar functions to a human arm. The links of such a manipulator are connected by joints allowing either rotational motion (such as in an articulated robot) or translational (linear) displacement. The links of the manipula...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 10:39:55 PDT 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/Fridge-Door-Detector-Alarm/
Fridge Door Detector Alarm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/J8MC/H7URBSFH/FXSJ8MCH7URBSFH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/J8MC/H7URBSFH/FXSJ8MCH7URBSFH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/J8MC/H7URBSFH/FXSJ8MCH7URBSFH.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma Has it ever happened to you to go to the fridge and discover that its door is slightly opened ... and probably most your food went to the trash ... Ghhhrr that jammed door that needs an extra push to make it close properly ....... This instructables will show you how to make an alarm system that wi...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:16:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DreamMakeDO-Web-Show-My-Jack-Daniels-Indepen/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/RBLC/H672MMTU/FEWRBLCH672MMTU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/RBLC/H672MMTU/FEWRBLCH672MMTU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/RBLC/H672MMTU/FEWRBLCH672MMTU.SMALL.jpg mcmillanc My name is Curt McMillan.  I'm an inventor, maker, serial entrepreneur and webcast producer.  I've been streaming live video to the web, on location, for meetings and events over the last several years.  As I have been a part of numerous maker, inventor and entrepreneurial events, as a participant a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 23:13:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Brain-Controlled-Wheelchair-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/VHIA/H672XBS3/FWWVHIAH672XBS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/VHIA/H672XBS3/FWWVHIAH672XBS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/VHIA/H672XBS3/FWWVHIAH672XBS3.SMALL.jpg puzzlebox Our Independence Project submission is to expand our previous Brain-Controlled Wheelchair project (1st prize winner of the Humana Health Challenge in coordination with jerkey) into a new design which uses a revolutionary combination of EEG-based P300 detections to automatically maneuver a wheelchair...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 22:48:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adaptive-Equipment-Non-Profit-Dream-Project/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/W26Q/H63P45IA/F0RW26QH63P45IA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/W26Q/H63P45IA/F0RW26QH63P45IA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/W26Q/H63P45IA/F0RW26QH63P45IA.SMALL.jpg ktow My dream is two-fold: -teach others how to make affordable adapted toys and switches for kids with motor delays/impairments -provide low or no-cost toys and switches to families, hospitals, and schools. Lots of kids need help communicating and playing and adapted equipment is crazy expensive compar...
By: ktow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:48:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Feel-The-Code-Reader-Part-3-Amp-Hardware/
Feel-The-Code Reader - Part 3: Amp Hardware - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/VZ8Q/H6738K04/F1JVZ8QH6738K04.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/VZ8Q/H6738K04/F1JVZ8QH6738K04.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/VZ8Q/H6738K04/F1JVZ8QH6738K04.SMALL.jpg bikeframe Feel-The-Code (F-T-C) is a vibra-tactile Morse Code text reader. It has a software component and a hardware component. Its purpose is to make it possible to read any text file silently and without looking at the computer. With F-T-C a person who is blind can read text easily and unobtrusively. Part...
By: bikeframe

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:44:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Switch-Adapted-Toys-Basics/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/9JKQ/H6918TBM/F609JKQH6918TBM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/9JKQ/H6918TBM/F609JKQH6918TBM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/9JKQ/H6918TBM/F609JKQH6918TBM.SMALL.jpg ktow A basic overview of how to adapt a toy to operate with a communication switch.  Not a lot of specifics, but hopefully a helpful primer before you jump into your first project.   While the innards of most toys these days have more than just a wire, if you can trace the "activate" button back to the ...
By: ktow

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 01:53:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Feel-The-Code-Reader-Part-2-LED-Hardware/
Feel-The-Code Reader - Part 2: LED Hardware - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/ICVE/H5ZJL0ZK/FJOICVEH5ZJL0ZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/ICVE/H5ZJL0ZK/FJOICVEH5ZJL0ZK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/ICVE/H5ZJL0ZK/FJOICVEH5ZJL0ZK.SMALL.jpg bikeframe Feel-The-Code (F-T-C) is a vibra-tactile Morse Code text reader. It has a software component and a hardware component. Its purpose is to make it possible to read any text file silently and without looking at the computer. With F-T-C a person who is blind can read text easily and unobtrusively. Part...
By: bikeframe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 03:47:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Feel-The-Code-A-Haptic-Morse-Code-Reader-Part-/
Feel-The-Code (A Haptic Morse Code Reader) - Part 1: Software - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/67JV/H5W8ACQ3/FC667JVH5W8ACQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/67JV/H5W8ACQ3/FC667JVH5W8ACQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/67JV/H5W8ACQ3/FC667JVH5W8ACQ3.SMALL.jpg bikeframe Feel-The-Code (F-T-C) is a vibra-tactile Morse Code text reader. It has a software component and a hardware component. Its purpose is to make it possible to read any text file silently and without looking at the computer. With F-T-C a person who is blind can read text easily and unobtrusively. Ther...
By: bikeframe

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 09:29:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Quickly-Find-And-Trace-PCB-Tracks-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/AR5E/H5JVORZ4/FRSAR5EH5JVORZ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/AR5E/H5JVORZ4/FRSAR5EH5JVORZ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/AR5E/H5JVORZ4/FRSAR5EH5JVORZ4.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma This instructable will show you how to create a tool that will allow you to easily and quickly find and trace a PCB track. Whether you are creating a PCB or you are modifying or repairing it - this tool will save you lots of time and energy! Stuck with finding a track on a multi-layered PCB? No pro...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 03:22:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Around-the-Neck-Music-Device-For-the-Deaf/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/NZAN/H4AGK8LV/F8FNZANH4AGK8LV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/NZAN/H4AGK8LV/F8FNZANH4AGK8LV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/NZAN/H4AGK8LV/F8FNZANH4AGK8LV.SMALL.jpg connoboarder I have explored the idea of making a device much like this and I finally got around to starting it. I intend for this to be used with music and possibly in the future be used to recognize phone calls or know when the doorbell rings. When this is finished the lights will light up to music and the sp...
By: connoboarder

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:42:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Human-Camera-the-Making-of-Touchy/
How to Make a Human Camera - the Making of Touchy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/2LLP/H1YOB799/F842LLPH1YOB799.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/2LLP/H1YOB799/F842LLPH1YOB799.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/2LLP/H1YOB799/F842LLPH1YOB799.SMALL.jpg ericsiu My name is Eric Siu, a media artist from Hong Kong and the creator of Touchy, which is a collaborative project with Tomohiko Hayakawa and Carson Reynolds. Touchy is a social interaction experiment that focuses on the relationship of giving and receiving by literally transforming a human into a camer...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:57:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arm-Alarm/
Arm Alarm! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/GR4A/H2CE6OYZ/FTOGR4AH2CE6OYZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/GR4A/H2CE6OYZ/FTOGR4AH2CE6OYZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/GR4A/H2CE6OYZ/FTOGR4AH2CE6OYZ.SMALL.jpg gtoal As a result of a recent operation, I'm under orders from my doctor to keep my arm low, ie not to raise it above shoulder level. It sounds like an easy request to remember - you're very aware of it when you do things like putting on a shirt - but there are other times when it slips your mind, such a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 12:42:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/prosthetic-legs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/Q9K4/H1YONJ7B/F6WQ9K4H1YONJ7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/Q9K4/H1YONJ7B/F6WQ9K4H1YONJ7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/Q9K4/H1YONJ7B/F6WQ9K4H1YONJ7B.SMALL.jpg antipaxx44 The models were created in Autodesk Mechanical Desktop to be analyse using 2D FEA to test strength of the joints. This was a research project for a mechanical engineering class  While many of the current prosthesis use a microprocessor to control much of the damping needed, natural gait requires ki...
By: antipaxx44

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 10:34:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-word-blocks/
Smart Word Blocks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/74FS/H1QML9K4/F2V74FSH1QML9K4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/74FS/H1QML9K4/F2V74FSH1QML9K4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/74FS/H1QML9K4/F2V74FSH1QML9K4.SMALL.jpg cypy This table will let you organize word blocks, à la refrigerator magnets, and then read the sentence you have made and find a similar sentence from free books on project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org) and read you the surrounding context of this sentence. You can use it as a creative toy, or a fun int...
By: cypy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 23:20:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-QR-Business-Card-and-Never-Run-Out-o/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/B6IW/H0OJ0LPB/F6JB6IWH0OJ0LPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/B6IW/H0OJ0LPB/F6JB6IWH0OJ0LPB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/B6IW/H0OJ0LPB/F6JB6IWH0OJ0LPB.SMALL.jpg lawrencebrenner This idea comes from cosplaying and that sometimes a costume does not have pockets to store the business cards that you would be giving or receiving.  I took this concept from wearable QR codes (which would contain contact information) and added this QR to my business card holder. The QR labels are...
By: lawrencebrenner

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 12:57:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-E-Mac-Button/
My E Mac Button - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/LR2F/H0KR98FK/FQSLR2FH0KR98FK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/LR2F/H0KR98FK/FQSLR2FH0KR98FK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/LR2F/H0KR98FK/FQSLR2FH0KR98FK.SMALL.jpg c2kpierce I have a disabled child that needed what are called Big Mac Buttons.  They are a record and play back button.  Usually therapist use them to teach people with speech and cognitive disorders how to communicate with out saying anything. The individual just simply pushes a button with a pre-recorded sa...
By: c2kpierce

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 15:32:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Switch-Activated-Pouring-Measuring-Cup-In/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FLK/GYAL/H0FLRFVD/FLKGYALH0FLRFVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLK/GYAL/H0FLRFVD/FLKGYALH0FLRFVD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLK/GYAL/H0FLRFVD/FLKGYALH0FLRFVD.SMALL.jpg suresureshel I have attached directions on how to make an adapted switch activated pouring measuring cup for adults and children with physical or intellectual disabilities to participate in a cooking activity. These devices sell for around $180 retail. You can make your own using a mirror ball rotating motor a...
By: suresureshel

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 10:54:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Route-map-w-bikemapnet/
Route map w/ bikemap.net - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/CFX3/H0FLBGS8/FI7CFX3H0FLBGS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/CFX3/H0FLBGS8/FI7CFX3H0FLBGS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/CFX3/H0FLBGS8/FI7CFX3H0FLBGS8.SMALL.jpg camirrakiu (i wrote this entry originally to the EntreRayos site... in spanish, in this instructable i'll put two versions: the original (spanish) and the translated (with the robotical google-translater). En más de una ocasión hemos querido planear con antelación un paseo en bicicleta, nos gustaría sab...
By: camirrakiu

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 08:24:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Prototype-Hover-Platform/
Prototype Hover Platform - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/0SAX/H01N5ZAB/FV80SAXH01N5ZAB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/0SAX/H01N5ZAB/FV80SAXH01N5ZAB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Wheelchair-Carrier/
Wheelchair Carrier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/F8XH/GZ0BWATX/FU7F8XHGZ0BWATX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/F8XH/GZ0BWATX/FU7F8XHGZ0BWATX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/F8XH/GZ0BWATX/FU7F8XHGZ0BWATX.SMALL.jpg crazy.leon This Instructable is for a wheelchair carrier to attach to the tow ball of a standard car.  This is primarily for someone who has to transport a passenger needing a wheelchair but without easy access to get the wheelchair in and out of the car. This idea came about when I tried to find something to...
By: crazy.leon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:54:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/That-Was-Easy-Mic-Switch-For-Quads/
(8) That Was Easy Mic Switch Or CW Bug To Enable The Disabled - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/UPP7/GYN8R2ZV/FHYUPP7GYN8R2ZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/UPP7/GYN8R2ZV/FHYUPP7GYN8R2ZV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/UPP7/GYN8R2ZV/FHYUPP7GYN8R2ZV.SMALL.jpg Dr.Bill I met an Amateur Radio Operator that is Quadriplegic. He cannot use his hands to Squeeze The Pickle (mic). The best he can do is swing his arm to drop his hand on the table. So, I made a Mic Switch, that he can use, out of an Easy Button from Staples (an office supply store). When you push the butto...
By: Dr.Bill

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:19:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mouse-Based-USB-Switch-Interface/
Mouse Based USB Switch Interface - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/J3ZL/GYC4NXVH/FV0J3ZLGYC4NXVH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/J3ZL/GYC4NXVH/FV0J3ZLGYC4NXVH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/J3ZL/GYC4NXVH/FV0J3ZLGYC4NXVH.SMALL.jpg RCS82 First off, I have to give credit where credit is due. This instructable is based heavily on base2john's great instructable entitled Holiday Toy Switch Adapting. In this instructable, I adapted those instructions to apply to a USB mouse. Why a USB switch interface? My wife is an itinerant teacher w...
By: RCS82

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:41:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-repair-a-Big-Mack-AAC-device-and-upgrade-/
How to repair a "Big Mack AAC device" and upgrade it the same time. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/9KTB/GX8ZS7IU/FZ79KTBGX8ZS7IU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/9KTB/GX8ZS7IU/FZ79KTBGX8ZS7IU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/9KTB/GX8ZS7IU/FZ79KTBGX8ZS7IU.SMALL.jpg daveat So if you don't know what this, I will try to explain.  The Big Mack is augmentative alternative communication device used by individuals who need it to communicate and interact with their environment.  The big red button can be pushed or one can extend the "switch" to a separate switch if pushing t...
By: daveat

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:47:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-switch-Adapt-a-Giggle-Pig/
Switch Adapted Giggle Pig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/QSRJ/GX106YEV/FXSQSRJGX106YEV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/QSRJ/GX106YEV/FXSQSRJGX106YEV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/QSRJ/GX106YEV/FXSQSRJGX106YEV.SMALL.jpg daveat Switch adapted toys are expensive and the variety can be only determined by a few companies that essentially do what I have done here.   Although like many toys last only as long as the kids are interested in them.  As switch toys go this has it all for simple cause and effect.  The vibration, motio...
By: daveat

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Jan 2012 10:55:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/50-CYCLE-GENERATOR/
50 CYCLE GENERATOR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/1FC3/GW3X7V2U/F401FC3GW3X7V2U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/1FC3/GW3X7V2U/F401FC3GW3X7V2U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/1FC3/GW3X7V2U/F401FC3GW3X7V2U.SMALL.jpg iceng Here you see a large alternator providing 50 Cycle AC Power and is driven by a 60 Cycle motor. Called a Motor Generator used to test equipment I occasionally design for England, Europe and Australia. MOTOR The motor is an old 7420 Frame 115VAC 9.6 Amperes  1725 RPM  1/2 Shaft Horsepower  60 Cycl...
By: iceng

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:47:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Switch-adapted-Frosty-the-Snowman/
Switch adapted Frosty the Snowman - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QWSN/GVUWZ624/F0QQWSNGVUWZ624.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QWSN/GVUWZ624/F0QQWSNGVUWZ624.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QWSN/GVUWZ624/F0QQWSNGVUWZ624.SMALL.jpg daveat This instructable will explain one technique to switch adapt a plush toy for use with a ability switch for kids with disabilities. Material List 1. Frosty the snowman plush toy that is activated by button in its hand 2. Soldering tool 3. Wire Strippers 4. wire with 1/4 inch female jack 5. solde...
By: daveat

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 08:21:16 PST 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...
By: daveat

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 07:11:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Biltong-Maker/
Biltong Maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/GNE2/GVA8ECY0/FKRGNE2GVA8ECY0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/GNE2/GVA8ECY0/FKRGNE2GVA8ECY0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/GNE2/GVA8ECY0/FKRGNE2GVA8ECY0.SMALL.jpg Dhunter1469 This is how I made my own South African biltong maker. Things Needed: Dremel with bit(i used a soldering iron because i didn't have a dremel) Black Box about 65 cm long, 50 cm high and wide. Computer Fan that can handle 220-240v Electric Cable that can handle 220-250v Light bulb holder and bulb El...
By: Dhunter1469

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:50:13 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.
By: gluckc

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