http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 20:38:54 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/My-First-Synth/
My First Synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SMALL.jpg randofo The kid synth came about as I sat hunched over a tangled mess of synthesizer wires. My friend Oliver came over, assessed the situation, and said, "You know you have succeeded in making the world's most complicated children's toy." While my initial reaction was to grunt at him, and shoo him away, I l...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 22:43:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Crystal-cMoy-Free-Form-Headphone-Amplifier/
Crystal cMoy Free Form Headphone Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/FI1Z/H27LRHYU/FD1FI1ZH27LRHYU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/FI1Z/H27LRHYU/FD1FI1ZH27LRHYU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/FI1Z/H27LRHYU/FD1FI1ZH27LRHYU.SMALL.jpg koogar This headphone amplifier circuit is different to conventional modern construction techniques in that it is air Wired,P2P (peer to peer) or free form wiring just like in the good old Valve days before the intervention of  PCB's and the transistor. Rather than a traditional enclosure, the hole circ...
By: koogar

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 21:04:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Mods/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/F96K/GLTXM7CL/FA9F96KGLTXM7CL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/F96K/GLTXM7CL/FA9F96KGLTXM7CL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/F96K/GLTXM7CL/FA9F96KGLTXM7CL.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Easy Music Speaker Projects" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 14 different easy speaker projects. Learn to make a low cost speaker array, a home sound system, build a vintage Wi-Fi internet radio and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creativ...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:49:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/earphone-hub/
earphone hub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/2K4M/H1JU3UVT/FJJ2K4MH1JU3UVT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/2K4M/H1JU3UVT/FJJ2K4MH1JU3UVT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/2K4M/H1JU3UVT/FJJ2K4MH1JU3UVT.SMALL.jpg jakobus9 Tired of sharing your earphones, and have to listen to half the music. But you don't want to spend money on it either.  then this is a solution to it. ps: I excuse myself for any spelling mistake that might occurred, English is not my native language. But please correct me if I typed something wro...
By: jakobus9

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:01:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrapyard-Challenge-555-Noisemaker/
Scrapyard Challenge 555 Noisemaker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/K6EC/H1EN74A2/F4WK6ECH1EN74A2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/K6EC/H1EN74A2/F4WK6ECH1EN74A2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/K6EC/H1EN74A2/F4WK6ECH1EN74A2.SMALL.jpg coinop29 This instructable will walk you through the steps to solder up your Scrapyard Challenge 555 Noisemaker kit! This kit is a tool to teach the fundamentals of electricity through sound.  Open vs closed circuits, conductivity, and resistance are demonstrated through the articulation and frequency contr...
By: coinop29

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:37:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Fiberglass-Subwoofer/
Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/PET3/H0OJ3NIH/FHRPET3H0OJ3NIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/PET3/H0OJ3NIH/FHRPET3H0OJ3NIH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/PET3/H0OJ3NIH/FHRPET3H0OJ3NIH.SMALL.jpg pcmofo Want a subwoofer in your car but dont like the idea of a bulky square box in your trunk? Why not build a custom fiberglass enclosure thats molded to your trunks interior and looks factory installed? Most car trunks have "dead" space in the wheel wells thats perfect for fitting a subwoofer without ta...
By: pcmofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:21:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Inline-Media-Controls-for-Mobile-to-Car-Audio/
Inline Media Controls for Mobile to Car Audio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/5LH8/H0OJ2MRS/FBR5LH8H0OJ2MRS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/5LH8/H0OJ2MRS/FBR5LH8H0OJ2MRS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/5LH8/H0OJ2MRS/FBR5LH8H0OJ2MRS.SMALL.jpg RandomIdeaMan This Instructable will show you how to create a 3.5mm male to male audio cable to use between your mobile phone and car to give you simple media control without having to touch or look at your phone. I have only tested it with a Samsung Galaxy S2, and am not sure if it will work or be safe with any...
By: RandomIdeaMan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 00:33:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tool-Box-Boom-Box/
Tool Box Boom Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/Q5QY/H0KL7L0P/FL8Q5QYH0KL7L0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/Q5QY/H0KL7L0P/FL8Q5QYH0KL7L0P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/Q5QY/H0KL7L0P/FL8Q5QYH0KL7L0P.SMALL.jpg W1LL7 While at the park, sitting in the school parking lot, camping, or at the construction site, do you have to turn your car radio up loud and leave the windows open so you can make out the beat of the music? This instructable shows how I put external speakers in my truck so I can use them when outside....
By: W1LL7

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 21:34:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-stereo-patch-cables/
Retro stereo patch cables from a USB cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/RMFN/H0OIVGGG/F7TRMFNH0OIVGGG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/RMFN/H0OIVGGG/F7TRMFNH0OIVGGG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/RMFN/H0OIVGGG/F7TRMFNH0OIVGGG.SMALL.jpg Winged Fist This simple Instructable will show you how to create a 3.5mm stereo patch cable with a retro flare, from a USB cable, a shoelace and a few stereo plugs. What is a stereo patch cable, you may be wondering? A stereo patch cable is for connecting two audio devices, to pass the signal from one device t...
By: Winged Fist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:52:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-18V-Battery-Stereo/
Homemade 18V Battery Stereo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/1XNA/H174IH6H/F9M1XNAH174IH6H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/1XNA/H174IH6H/F9M1XNAH174IH6H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/1XNA/H174IH6H/F9M1XNAH174IH6H.SMALL.jpg Shadow351 Bear with me here, This is my first instructable and I already built this but I thought I'd give it a go. First: Attempt at your own risk, don't hurt yourself and I am not responsible for any damages from anything that may occur. Motivation: I just recently purchased a 18V cordless tool set and cou...
By: Shadow351

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:24:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/200W-Punchy-Boombox-How-to-build/
200W Punchy Boombox (How to build) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/0G6I/H0OJ0MMS/FWC0G6IH0OJ0MMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/0G6I/H0OJ0MMS/FWC0G6IH0OJ0MMS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/0G6I/H0OJ0MMS/FWC0G6IH0OJ0MMS.SMALL.jpg eXtremeSomething This step by step guide will show you how to make your own boombox that is awesome for house parties. So go forth and gather your tools..... Tools that I required: a drill a variety of drill bits table saw (or a normal wood saw) Hack saw multiple screwdrivers wood and me...
By: eXtremeSomething

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:35:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-stereo-microphone-for-15/
Make a stereo microphone for $15 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DDMK/H0KL4FDQ/FWGDDMKH0KL4FDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DDMK/H0KL4FDQ/FWGDDMKH0KL4FDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DDMK/H0KL4FDQ/FWGDDMKH0KL4FDQ.SMALL.jpg Snaffle J. Bean How to make a decent sounding stereo microphone for $15. This is useful for recording ambient sound, or using with a video camera that has a microphone input. Example of the sound quality you can get out of this: What you'll need 1 Female RCA to Male 3.5mm Cable: http://www.amazon.com/gp/pro...
By: Snaffle J. Bean

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 00:44:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Guitar-Pedal/
Arduino Guitar Pedal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/PAQJ/GZHJVUE9/FUSPAQJGZHJVUE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/PAQJ/GZHJVUE9/FUSPAQJGZHJVUE9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/PAQJ/GZHJVUE9/FUSPAQJGZHJVUE9.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Guitar Pedal is a digital multi-effect pedal based upon the Lo-Fi Arduino Guitar Pedal originally posted by Kyle McDonald. I made a few modifications to his original design. The most noticeable changes are the built-in preamp, and the active mixer stage which lets you combine the clean...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 04:56:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-your-busted-headphones/
Fix your busted headphones! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/KQSZ/GZUAFBY2/FOIKQSZGZUAFBY2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/KQSZ/GZUAFBY2/FOIKQSZGZUAFBY2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/KQSZ/GZUAFBY2/FOIKQSZGZUAFBY2.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura A few weeks ago, my favorite pair of headphones started acting strangely - at first I thought it was my playback devices, but the problem seemed too consistent across all of the devices to be rooted there. I got my hands on a a really dinky pair of ear buds, and sure enough, it was actually my headp...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:15:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Stereo-Case/
Super Stereo Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/UFAI/GZUB35SP/FOXUFAIGZUB35SP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/UFAI/GZUB35SP/FOXUFAIGZUB35SP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/UFAI/GZUB35SP/FOXUFAIGZUB35SP.SMALL.jpg ryanjblajda So, here's an Instructable on how to build a basic case for a Stereo Mic, add some Potentiometers, XLR Jacks, LEDs, and Switches. Parts List 2 XLR Jacks 2 50K Ohm Potentiometers 1 Toggle Switch 1 Large Red LED 2 Potentiometer Knobs 1 7"x3"x1.7" Project Box Drilling Holes firstly you need to mak...
By: ryanjblajda

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:39:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Sonic-Cat-Repeller/
Simple Sonic Cat Repeller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/BO2Q/GZ38JTX7/FTYBO2QGZ38JTX7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/BO2Q/GZ38JTX7/FTYBO2QGZ38JTX7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/BO2Q/GZ38JTX7/FTYBO2QGZ38JTX7.SMALL.jpg Giveitago Cats, teenagers, kids: at least one of them likes to use my garden as a toilet, but fortunately they can all be repelled with some simple electronics. I’m going to use a 555 astable to produce a high frequency square(ish) wave signal that should range from annoying to painful for the “targets”, whil...
By: Giveitago

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:56:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-a-VU-Meter-to-your-PC/
Adding a VU Meter to your PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/MCWS/GZ6T0HT1/F7ZMCWSGZ6T0HT1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/MCWS/GZ6T0HT1/F7ZMCWSGZ6T0HT1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/MCWS/GZ6T0HT1/F7ZMCWSGZ6T0HT1.SMALL.jpg philip42 This instructable can be accessed at the author's website - http://www.neatinformation.com/ If you link to this instructable from another website, please include a link to the Neat Information website. This article is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Note - You will need b...
By: philip42

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:51:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Connecting-a-telephone-handset-to-your-cell-phone/
Connecting a telephone handset to your cell phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/FND7/GZ0BVNCG/F9IFND7GZ0BVNCG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/FND7/GZ0BVNCG/F9IFND7GZ0BVNCG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/FND7/GZ0BVNCG/F9IFND7GZ0BVNCG.SMALL.jpg philip42 Check out the author’s website, http://www.neatinformation.com/, for lots of interesting articles. If you link to this instructable from another website, please include a link to the Neat Information website. Note - You will need basic electronic skills to build the project in this tutorial. You w...
By: philip42

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:41:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Connecting-a-Telephone-to-Your-Soundcard/
Connecting a Telephone to Your Soundcard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/OFBV/GYUY193R/F1QOFBVGYUY193R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/OFBV/GYUY193R/F1QOFBVGYUY193R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/OFBV/GYUY193R/F1QOFBVGYUY193R.SMALL.jpg philip42 Check out the author’s website, http://www.neatinformation.com/, for lots of interesting articles. If you link to this instructable from another website, please include a link to the Neat Information website. Note - You will need basic electronic skills to build the project in this tutorial. Use t...
By: philip42

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:27:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tone-Volume-Ballance-Control-Circuit-Overview/
Tone Volume Ballance Control Circuit. Overview. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/7F4E/GYUY0ZG2/FZS7F4EGYUY0ZG2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/7F4E/GYUY0ZG2/FZS7F4EGYUY0ZG2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/7F4E/GYUY0ZG2/FZS7F4EGYUY0ZG2.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma I decided to do this audio project as it is interesting by means of learning something new, expanding my knowledge and of course I wanted to control the music between its source and the speakers. The circuit is based on LM1036N which is a DC controlled tone (bass/treble), volume and balance circuit...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:27:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/upcycling-a-cassette-boom-box/
upcycling a cassette boom box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/HSUH/GY4RTZZC/F7QHSUHGY4RTZZC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/HSUH/GY4RTZZC/F7QHSUHGY4RTZZC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/HSUH/GY4RTZZC/F7QHSUHGY4RTZZC.SMALL.jpg philip42 This instructable can be accessed at the author's website - http://www.neatinformation.com/ If you link to this instructable from another website, please include a link to the Neat Information website. It’s easy to upcycle old cassette boom boxes into general purpose amplified speakers. Cassettes a...
By: philip42

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:51:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Unconventional-Record-Maintenance/
Unconventional Record Maintenance - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/7UYP/GY4R8OJJ/FEU7UYPGY4R8OJJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/7UYP/GY4R8OJJ/FEU7UYPGY4R8OJJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/7UYP/GY4R8OJJ/FEU7UYPGY4R8OJJ.SMALL.jpg bfk Convention says: "Anything that touches a record's surface, better be pure, distilled, uncontaminated by human hands and a long list of other do's and dont's. Bunk. Vinyl is forever.  Houses are sided with it.  Cars are loaded with it.  Vinyl furniture and vinyl signs covered in vinyl paint stand ...
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Feb 2012 02:17:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Speaker-system-with-iPod-Touch-dock/
Laptop Speaker system with iPod Touch dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/37GG/GY4RADHG/FQ637GGGY4RADHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/37GG/GY4RADHG/FQ637GGGY4RADHG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/37GG/GY4RADHG/FQ637GGGY4RADHG.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily While on long family trips we bring along our Netbook or Laptop with use as a portable entertainment system. Most often a pair of headphones isn't enough. I also prefer to have a decent set of speakers. Unfortunately the Speakers built into most laptops are not decent and don't get load enough. So w...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 04:28:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-the-Atari-Punk-Console/
How to make the Atari Punk Console - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/IR3U/GY4RTOX8/FCFIR3UGY4RTOX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/IR3U/GY4RTOX8/FCFIR3UGY4RTOX8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/IR3U/GY4RTOX8/FCFIR3UGY4RTOX8.SMALL.jpg TobaTobias So talking with a friend I decided to make a synth, a basic but nice one. So I thought why not? So I'll add my contribution to the APC history! The Atari Punk Console has a long history so you can check it here.  I can tell you it was designed by the most famous Forrest M. Mims III. It is called the...
By: TobaTobias

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 04:07:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-retro-CASIO-synth/
Hacking retro CASIO synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/DJJM/GY4RTOT9/FOKDJJMGY4RTOT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/DJJM/GY4RTOT9/FOKDJJMGY4RTOT9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/DJJM/GY4RTOT9/FOKDJJMGY4RTOT9.SMALL.jpg TobaTobias I bought this nice synth to a friend in need for a few bucks. It is really cool, it is kind of retro but I decided to add more retro and a pot to change tune easily. I attached some pictures. So I'll so you how to hack it easily. This will probably work with all synths and keyboards with a tune pres...
By: TobaTobias

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 01:48:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/VSS1103b-Standalone-MIDI-Synthesizer/
VS1103b MIDI Synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/N4EJ/GY4RONHX/FYYN4EJGY4RONHX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/N4EJ/GY4RONHX/FYYN4EJGY4RONHX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/N4EJ/GY4RONHX/FYYN4EJGY4RONHX.SMALL.jpg Harrymatic I published a guide on this a while back, but it was disorganized and scruffy, so here is a tip-top new version with proper photos, diagrams, and a full write-up. The VS1103b, manufactured by VSLI Technology, is a single-chip MIDI/ADPCM/WAV audio decoder and ADPCM encoder that can handle upto three...
By: Harrymatic

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:56:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Meow-Keyboard-Output-Jack/
Meowsic Keyboard Output Jack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/LRVH/GXL5ONMS/FHGLRVHGXL5ONMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/LRVH/GXL5ONMS/FHGLRVHGXL5ONMS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/LRVH/GXL5ONMS/FHGLRVHGXL5ONMS.SMALL.jpg randofo When Wilgubeast told me about the supremely annoying Meowsic Keyboard that played cat meows instead of tones, I knew I had to have one. Two days before Christmas I obsessively tracked it down to Target. I then obsessively visited five stores overrun with tumultuous hordes of holiday shoppers until I...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:10:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Audio-Mixer-Upgrade/
Audio Mixer Upgrade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/FXO8/GXUZ0B84/FD5FXO8GXUZ0B84.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/FXO8/GXUZ0B84/FD5FXO8GXUZ0B84.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/FXO8/GXUZ0B84/FD5FXO8GXUZ0B84.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily In this instructable i'll show you how i will upgrade my Behringer Eurorack MX802A. The Behringer Eurorack MX802 is a nice 8 channel mixer i picked up a few years ago on Ebay for about $50. It was purchased for use as a portable Podcast Audio mixer and is now serving as my Microphone input for Skype...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:18:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Monthly-Challenge-Audio-Hacks/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/E8GZ/GXRD6JP0/FEDE8GZGXRD6JP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/E8GZ/GXRD6JP0/FEDE8GZGXRD6JP0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/E8GZ/GXRD6JP0/FEDE8GZGXRD6JP0.SMALL.jpg randofo   Follow me to hear about all of the Monthly Challenges. This Month's Challenge: Share a hack that somehow involves sound.   I know that a week is a short time to do a great project and I wanted to start giving people more time to get their projects together, so I have decided to turn the week...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:52:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/New-life-out-of-a-busted-1930s-radio/
Restoration - New life out of a busted 1930's radio conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/IZNW/GXHJ5BS9/FKZIZNWGXHJ5BS9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/IZNW/GXHJ5BS9/FKZIZNWGXHJ5BS9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/IZNW/GXHJ5BS9/FKZIZNWGXHJ5BS9.SMALL.jpg nickademuss First of all let me point out that this $35.00 Western Royal console radio was broken, and in my assessment would cost more to repair than to convert into a classy good sounding radio. I was at my local thrift store a few months ago and saw this radio, its case was not in too bad a shape, but when ...
By: nickademuss

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:10:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Grado-SR-325-Mod-using-the-Sennheiser-HD-570-headb/
Grado SR-325 Mod using the Sennheiser HD-570 headband - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/4ZAK/GX3MC027/FT34ZAKGX3MC027.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/4ZAK/GX3MC027/FT34ZAKGX3MC027.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/4ZAK/GX3MC027/FT34ZAKGX3MC027.SMALL.jpg mutantferret Basically I'm using my Grado SR-325 and modifying it to fit another headphone band, the Sennheiser HD-570. Well the Grado headband was wearing out and never has fit well on my head. It is also so flimsy. I really dislike the fact that the cans rotate and the cord gets all tangled up.  Also I would ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:58:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Fiberglass-Subwoofer-Start-to-Finish/
Build a Fiberglass Subwoofer, Start to Finish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/DV4B/GWF5UDQU/FGNDV4BGWF5UDQU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/DV4B/GWF5UDQU/FGNDV4BGWF5UDQU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/DV4B/GWF5UDQU/FGNDV4BGWF5UDQU.SMALL.jpg landonairey     I'm a music enthusiast and have been interested in car audio for a while. I've seen many youtube videos on how to make a custom fiberglass body for a subwoofer. However, I needed to find many different videos to answer all of my questions. Hopefully this how-to will put them all in one place for...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 17:01:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LeCleach-Horn-Loudspeaker-System/
LeCleac'h Horn Loudspeaker System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/KPVW/GW89M2AZ/FKMKPVWGW89M2AZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/KPVW/GW89M2AZ/FKMKPVWGW89M2AZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/KPVW/GW89M2AZ/FKMKPVWGW89M2AZ.SMALL.jpg fritz.bogott I have been jealous of Jean-Michel LeCleac'h's speaker system since I first saw photos of it five years or so ago, but building such a system would have cost a couple thousand bucks I didn't feel like spending on speakers. In the fall of 2010, I was driving the kids to choir practice, and I saw a b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:47:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Redux/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/CY7P/GV0KL0M3/FW9CY7PGV0KL0M3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/CY7P/GV0KL0M3/FW9CY7PGV0KL0M3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/CY7P/GV0KL0M3/FW9CY7PGV0KL0M3.SMALL.jpg royshearer A collection of radio hacks by Level 2 students of Product Design at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD). All students were given a Sony portable radio and asked to add value by redesigning it for a new application. Here you will find out how to replicate the prototypes they made...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:52:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Slidebeye-Radio-Penney/
Slidebeye Radio- Penney - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/UVSX/GVOX0TZU/FQBUVSXGVOX0TZU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/UVSX/GVOX0TZU/FQBUVSXGVOX0TZU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/UVSX/GVOX0TZU/FQBUVSXGVOX0TZU.SMALL.jpg akennedy13 This is Penney. She is part of the Slidebeye radio family. She is sleek, made of cardboard and wood. A no frills kinda gal. If she’s not your cuppa tea that’s quite all right, there is a whole family, Dave, Robert, Levi and Patricia. All you have to do is look into the grill design and the slidebeye...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 21:46:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Redux-How-to-embed-a-radio-in-a-scarf/
Radio Redux: How to embed a radio in a scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/S5GF/GVUWZ5UP/FM2S5GFGVUWZ5UP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/S5GF/GVUWZ5UP/FM2S5GFGVUWZ5UP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/S5GF/GVUWZ5UP/FM2S5GFGVUWZ5UP.SMALL.jpg madeleinewilson This Instructable is a guide for how to embed an average consumer radio in a scarf. I named it the Snugsounds radio and I developed the idea for a university project. There are things I would change about the radio now but here is how I went about its creation. Materials you will need: - average co...
By: madeleinewilson

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 15:15:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Amplify-Radio/
'Amplify' : Radio Hack. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SMALL.jpg JackGFisher ‘Amplify’ is a revolutionary device that allows you to turn your guitar amplifier, into a radio in seconds! Whether you’re a guitar nut, roadie, or just fancy a change from your typical radio to get the traffic reports, Amplify is perfect. It’s small enough to throw in your bag, and elegant in its o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 03:31:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Turntable/
DIY Turntable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/759S/GVP294AH/F1D759SGVP294AH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/759S/GVP294AH/F1D759SGVP294AH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/759S/GVP294AH/F1D759SGVP294AH.SMALL.jpg araid You always wanted to be a Disc-Jockey. You know nothing about beats, delays or mixing but, damn, scratching is like the coolest thing ever invented! If this is also your case, follow this instructable to build a low-fi DJ set: the DIY Turntable as featured on Gizmodo and Engadget, and take the chan...
By: araid

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 18:36:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/GTO-Radio-Hacking-a-radio-for-nostalgic-motorist/
GTO Radio : Hacking a radio for nostalgic motorists - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/AE2Z/GVRX4JD8/F5DAE2ZGVRX4JD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/AE2Z/GVRX4JD8/F5DAE2ZGVRX4JD8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/AE2Z/GVRX4JD8/F5DAE2ZGVRX4JD8.SMALL.jpg JThomson9 The GTO radio is designed to bring classic American muscle and the powerful presence of radio together in one easy to use product. Its carefully selected materials have been chosen to create an aesthetically pleasing yet user friendly radio. With this step by step guide, you too can build a radio li...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:12:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-full-ear-silicone-earpieces-via-the-magic-o/
Custom full-ear silicone earpieces via the magic of Sugru! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/C140/GBBH8K69/FTCC140GBBH8K69.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/C140/GBBH8K69/FTCC140GBBH8K69.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/C140/GBBH8K69/FTCC140GBBH8K69.SMALL.jpg zerodb I'm probably not the only one who thought this, but when I saw the magical material that is Sugru, this is the ONE project that I absolutely had to do.  My trusty Shure E4 in-ear headphones are great performers, but I'm never happy with any of the earpieces - the foam inserts are OK but after losing...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Jul 2010 10:29:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-a-vintage-radio-tuner-string/
Fix a vintage radio tuner string - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/CFM4/GVKGJHJI/F6TCFM4GVKGJHJI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/CFM4/GVKGJHJI/F6TCFM4GVKGJHJI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/CFM4/GVKGJHJI/F6TCFM4GVKGJHJI.SMALL.jpg monkeywidget There's already some very nice tutorials on vintage radios, but I had a specific problem:   the radio turns on the radio makes noise, and gets louder with the volume knob but turning the tuning knob does not move the needle or change the station Fortunately this can be solved: we have ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:16:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Swingin-Vintage-Suitcase-Stereo/
Swingin' Vintage Suitcase Stereo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/N7QW/GV9SPPD2/FQ5N7QWGV9SPPD2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/N7QW/GV9SPPD2/FQ5N7QWGV9SPPD2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/N7QW/GV9SPPD2/FQ5N7QWGV9SPPD2.SMALL.jpg The Engineer As Hero Hmm, I want to educate the masses in the many physical and mental benefits of Swingin jazz music. I guess i'll need some sort of sound system to do it then. So, it needs to be portable. It needs to be jolly loud so people can hear it over the dancing and over this "urbane" music I hear so much abou...
By: The Engineer As Hero

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:52:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Megaphone-Audio-Input/
Megaphone Audio Input - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/GA25/GUPT2VTI/FP6GA25GUPT2VTI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/GA25/GUPT2VTI/FP6GA25GUPT2VTI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/GA25/GUPT2VTI/FP6GA25GUPT2VTI.SMALL.jpg randofo Adding an audio input jack to a megaphone allows you to play music, sound effects, or use an external mic with your megaphone. This is a great mod for most cheaper model megaphones that do not come with an audio input jack. This was a quick and easy hack to perform and did not require permanently d...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 01:10:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-theremin/
Easy theremin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/NG4S/GUO15JH2/F9PNG4SGUO15JH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/NG4S/GUO15JH2/F9PNG4SGUO15JH2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/NG4S/GUO15JH2/F9PNG4SGUO15JH2.SMALL.jpg XLY This instructable is to build a one antena theremin (no optical unit) , battery powered; which coincidentaly has a fair resemblance to a green pig from the "Angry birds" videogame. A theremin is an electronic instrument that poduces sound waves without physicaly touching it. I wanted to build it for...
By: XLY

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 18:42:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dust-cleaning-Attachment-for-Vinyl-Turntables/
Dust-cleaning Attachment for Vinyl Turntables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/XZ5R/GU7F3A8Q/FMGXZ5RGU7F3A8Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/XZ5R/GU7F3A8Q/FMGXZ5RGU7F3A8Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/XZ5R/GU7F3A8Q/FMGXZ5RGU7F3A8Q.SMALL.jpg dsekules As anyone who still likes to enjoy their vinyl will know, dust is a bugger. It conspires with fluff to collect around the stylus, makes little crackly noises and generally irritates. I invested in one of those antistatic brush arms, and that worked. Sort-of. It does have a tendency to swing into th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:38:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-connect-your-mp3-or-ipod-on-a-car-cd-player/
How to connect your mp3 or ipod on a car cd-player. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/1PNH/GTY4RSIA/FKL1PNHGTY4RSIA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/1PNH/GTY4RSIA/FKL1PNHGTY4RSIA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/1PNH/GTY4RSIA/FKL1PNHGTY4RSIA.SMALL.jpg johnsid This is a Sony X-Plod series CDX MP40 about 9 years old, it has served me good all those years ,and I intend to use it for many more. My purpose is to use the aux input to connect my mp3 player and gain some space from old cd's, and of course use this for as long as it is still working instead of bu...
By: johnsid

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:31:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Audiable-Memory-Chest/
Audiable Memory Chest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/CBS6/GRTHM7U8/F39CBS6GRTHM7U8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/CBS6/GRTHM7U8/F39CBS6GRTHM7U8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/CBS6/GRTHM7U8/F39CBS6GRTHM7U8.SMALL.jpg zvizvi For my good friend Elico's 40th birthday, I decided to build a memory chest containing recordings of many of his (absurdly large number of) friends, family and co-workers, who agreed to cooperate and to share memories from early childhood until recent times. I was quite happy with the result, and so...
By: zvizvi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:53:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LM3915LM3916-VU-Meter/
LM3915/LM3916 VU Meter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/CG4T/FI36FRWJ/FG6CG4TFI36FRWJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/CG4T/FI36FRWJ/FG6CG4TFI36FRWJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/CG4T/FI36FRWJ/FG6CG4TFI36FRWJ.SMALL.jpg joe The LED VU Meter was the height of late 80s boombox technology. This instructable will build one out on the breadboard. Who doesn't like blinking lights... I have a bigger project in mind and will post instructables of each piece and tie it all together at the end.Here is the live action video: Pa...
By: joe

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:01:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fighter-pilot-headphones/
Fighter pilot headphones! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/4D1X/GQ5QCGGL/FP74D1XGQ5QCGGL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/4D1X/GQ5QCGGL/FP74D1XGQ5QCGGL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/4D1X/GQ5QCGGL/FP74D1XGQ5QCGGL.SMALL.jpg Baronrc I prefer playing guitar late at night, which is when the rest of the family sleeps... Problem. I therefore needed a set of headphones but not just any old headphones would do. When I was in the Czech Republic 5 years ago I bought myself this leather headset that the salesman assured me was Russian a...
By: Baronrc

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:11:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Headphone-Cable-Removable/
Make Your Headphone Cable Removable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/PVAH/GQ5QBW8D/FSRPVAHGQ5QBW8D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/PVAH/GQ5QBW8D/FSRPVAHGQ5QBW8D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/PVAH/GQ5QBW8D/FSRPVAHGQ5QBW8D.SMALL.jpg Nick.D The cables on my headphones were beginning to fray near the ear pieces. I had pulled too tightly on my headphones so many times that the plastic wrap around the cable was beginning to break apart! To fix this I decided to install headphone jacks on each earpiece. This not only fixed the breaking ca...
By: Nick.D

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