http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:40:34 PDT 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 15:43:33 PDT 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 14:04:00 PDT 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 08:21:37 PDT 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 17:44:52 PDT 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 »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 21:56:30 PDT 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 12:15:56 PDT 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 14:41:07 PST 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...
By: landonairey

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 09:01:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Neatly-wrap-cords-without-ties-or-tangles/
Neatly wrap cords without ties or tangles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/W07M/EBVEV2ZD0LR/FLDW07MEBVEV2ZD0LR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/W07M/EBVEV2ZD0LR/FLDW07MEBVEV2ZD0LR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/W07M/EBVEV2ZD0LR/FLDW07MEBVEV2ZD0LR.SMALL.jpg CuriousInventor.com The goal: a way to wrap up cords (headphones, power, etc.) without ties or Velcro straps that's fast, doesn't come undone, and is quick to undo. Here's one method, any better suggestions?More guides: http://www.curiousinventor.com/guidesVideo showing a slow iPod headphone wrap and unwrap:Video of p...
By: CuriousInventor.com

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Dec 2006 13:50:49 PST 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 »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:31:42 PST 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 10:36:03 PST 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 12:52:41 PST 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 13:31:49 PDT 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 »]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:11:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-modify-a-2-sided-wire-headphone-to-1-sided-/
How to modify a 2 sided wire headphone to 1 sided wire headphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/12I5/GQ5PYU3N/FGB12I5GQ5PYU3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/12I5/GQ5PYU3N/FGB12I5GQ5PYU3N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/12I5/GQ5PYU3N/FGB12I5GQ5PYU3N.SMALL.jpg hocngiap I’ve got this Sennheiser HD201 about 3 yrs + ago, and I really love the sound of it. And I have produced all of my tracks with this headphone. You can read about its specs here . But after few years, signs of wear and tear occurred. First was the leathered cushion started to peal off, follow by the...
By: hocngiap

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:10:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fuzz-Pedal/
Fuzz Pedal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/N1ST/GOHM3M7E/FM7N1STGOHM3M7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/N1ST/GOHM3M7E/FM7N1STGOHM3M7E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/N1ST/GOHM3M7E/FM7N1STGOHM3M7E.SMALL.jpg randofo Once you have your guitar and learned how to play in time with a metronome, the only thing left to do is rock out. However, as you might have noticed, no matter how hard you rock, it just does not sound right. That is because you are missing something. As many guitarists will tell you, the secret t...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2011 16:27:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-DIY-2500-Soundproof-HiFi-Headphones/
DIY - $25.00 Soundproof HiFi Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SMALL.jpg dsjackson1 Mowing, chainsawing, jack-hammering, running compressors, etc.  Wouldn't it be nice if you could listen to music or podcasts while you're doing these loud tasks?  Want to actually hear your iPod? This DIY article will show you step-by-step how to construct completely soundproof, high fidelity headp...
By: dsjackson1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:25:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arcade-Button-MIDI-Controller/
Arcade Button MIDI Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/5ZES/GJHVD7EY/FSW5ZESGJHVD7EY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/5ZES/GJHVD7EY/FSW5ZESGJHVD7EY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/5ZES/GJHVD7EY/FSW5ZESGJHVD7EY.SMALL.jpg fraganator Having a hardware interface to your favourite music / DJ / VJ software can really open up doors in your creativity. The most widespread form of hardware control to your PC for such applications is a MIDI based controller. A MIDI controller can send and receive MIDI messages to your PC, allowing dir...
By: fraganator

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:21:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Heinekamp/
Heinekamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SMALL.jpg Gepetto Father Hi, folks! In my first Instructable i will show you a guitar amp i've done using the stylish Heineken draught keg as enclosure and give you the directions to do the same with your choice of keg. Sometimes you'll notice in the photos that something looks like it's been done before, some parts will b...
By: Gepetto Father

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:26:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-stereo-PC-power-supply-with-pizzazz/
Car stereo PC power supply mod with pizzazz - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/BRFV/GHRSTKH3/FPWBRFVGHRSTKH3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/BRFV/GHRSTKH3/FPWBRFVGHRSTKH3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/BRFV/GHRSTKH3/FPWBRFVGHRSTKH3.SMALL.jpg iminthebathroom Now many have used computer power supplies to run various devices in the past, car stereo equipment included.  I wanted to do one that had a little style to it, yet didn’t break the bank.  It had to be able to fit in with a variety of décor, as I wanted it to be portable.  One could easily take m...
By: iminthebathroom

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:42:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Tube-Pre-Amp/
Guitar Tube Pre Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/TIEX/GHTLQZKG/FI4TIEXGHTLQZKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/TIEX/GHTLQZKG/FI4TIEXGHTLQZKG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/TIEX/GHTLQZKG/FI4TIEXGHTLQZKG.SMALL.jpg Lenny24 Hello Again! I'm back with a new Instructable! Wheeyy! In this 'able, I'll show you how to make a Low-Voltage (Around 60 Volts) Tube Pre Amplifier for your Guitar! Youll need, lets say Basic Electronics Knowledge for this. UPDATE 20.12.2010': Ive uploaded some examples with different Pickups and ...
By: Lenny24

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 10:54:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/umbrelAudio-Sound-Dome-Umbrella/
umbrelAudio: Sound Dome Umbrella - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K785/GGC2U1XG/FNQK785GGC2U1XG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K785/GGC2U1XG/FNQK785GGC2U1XG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K785/GGC2U1XG/FNQK785GGC2U1XG.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! aka the Dome of Silence, umbrelAmp, Decibrella, and Uni-Directional Umbrella Speaker Hey Instructabrarians! Well it's the start of the rainy season again in Vancouver, ugh, which means I get to bust out my brand new, globular Dome Umbrella!  I absolutely love umbrellas (they're awesome! They make ...
By: SHIFT!

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:25:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-1950s-wireless-into-a-portable-ipod-speaker/
Turn a 1950s wireless into a portable ipod speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/93RM/G9BWNUVG/F2893RMG9BWNUVG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/93RM/G9BWNUVG/F2893RMG9BWNUVG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/93RM/G9BWNUVG/F2893RMG9BWNUVG.SMALL.jpg sladek This instructable shows the steps I took to turn a circa 1950 radio into a portable speaker system, suitable for any MP3 player. We picked up this radio from the local antique shop for just £3. The internals don't work anymore, though they sure do look cool. The total cost of everything was around...
By: sladek

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 11:20:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Clean-The-Controls-On-Your-Amplifier/
How To Clean The Controls On Your Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/GZYT/GDNJ4B61/FSYGZYTGDNJ4B61.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/GZYT/GDNJ4B61/FSYGZYTGDNJ4B61.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/GZYT/GDNJ4B61/FSYGZYTGDNJ4B61.SMALL.jpg Teslaphonics Is that crackling and popping when you turn the controls on your amp driving you crazy?  Here's how to clean them and get back to the music. There are spray "contact cleaners" available for this purpose, but in most cases just mixes the dirt and grime already inside with more dirt and assembly grea...
By: Teslaphonics

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Sep 2010 16:19:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/9V-battery-case-for-projects/
9V battery case for projects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/07VU/GD2JC4P7/FZB07VUGD2JC4P7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/07VU/GD2JC4P7/FZB07VUGD2JC4P7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/07VU/GD2JC4P7/FZB07VUGD2JC4P7.SMALL.jpg neelandan An audio amplifier, for use between a pair of speakers and the line out socket of a computer, is fitted into the case of a PP3 (9V) battery. The amplifier works on 12 Volts which may be tapped from inside the computer. A socket is fitted for connecting the speakers, and the input is fed in by a cab...
By: neelandan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:49:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Headphones/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/RSDP/GC4G4PDR/FJERSDPGC4G4PDR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/RSDP/GC4G4PDR/FJERSDPGC4G4PDR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/RSDP/GC4G4PDR/FJERSDPGC4G4PDR.SMALL.jpg =D I decided to combine the two things that I love most: music and LEGO. This whole project took me about a month and a half, very on and off. I'm quite pleased with how the headphones turned out in the end, as they are sturdy enough to be tossed around in a bag. My favourite part is that I can take it...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:39:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Delay-Pedal/
Digital Delay Pedal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/7JXW/GA1BSXHE/F4G7JXWGA1BSXHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/7JXW/GA1BSXHE/F4G7JXWGA1BSXHE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/7JXW/GA1BSXHE/F4G7JXWGA1BSXHE.SMALL.jpg randofo Building guitar pedals is a time-consuming, often frustrating, and expensive process. If you think you will save time and money by making your own digital delay pedal, I highly advise you to read R.G. Keen's page on the economics of pedal building. However, if like me, you are obsessive, enjoy messi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jun 2010 09:09:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sleeving-Earphone-Earbud-Cords-with-Paracord/
Sleeving Earphone / Earbud Cords with Paracord - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/QZHS/GAA0X0M8/FEMQZHSGAA0X0M8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/QZHS/GAA0X0M8/FEMQZHSGAA0X0M8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/QZHS/GAA0X0M8/FEMQZHSGAA0X0M8.SMALL.jpg dyril Sleeve your earphone/earbuds with lightweight paracord so that they are less likely to come out tangled after removing them from your pocket. This is a great mod to try if you want to enhance cheap earbuds/earphones or your cord is already broken somewhere (hopefully at the plug end, because it's u...
By: dyril

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:21:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Voice-Modulator/
Robot Voice Modulator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/QEV4/FVMV5XXN/FLEQEV4FVMV5XXN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/QEV4/FVMV5XXN/FLEQEV4FVMV5XXN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/QEV4/FVMV5XXN/FLEQEV4FVMV5XXN.SMALL.jpg randofo This is a simple to build device that converts your own human voice into a superior robot voice. It also includes a number of sweet features like an audio-in jack so that you can plug in all of your favorite instruments, microphones and music players, a vibrato mode and awesome pitch shifting button...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Jun 2009 22:56:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HDDJ-Turning-an-old-hard-disk-drive-into-a-rotary/
HDDJ: Turning an old hard disk drive into a rotary input device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/AM08/FN82OE6G/FBYAM08FN82OE6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/AM08/FN82OE6G/FBYAM08FN82OE6G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/AM08/FN82OE6G/FBYAM08FN82OE6G.SMALL.jpg nvillar A couple of years ago we built a fun system that would allow DJs to mix music tracks in interesting ways. Our design called for an input device that would allow the DJ to quickly seek through a track and find a specific playback position, and we wanted to be able to do this by spinning a rotary cont...
By: nvillar

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:21:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-18-Stereo-Mixer/
Altoids Tin 1/8" Stereo Mixer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/WD25/G8QJREAV/FFNWD25G8QJREAV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/WD25/G8QJREAV/FFNWD25G8QJREAV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/WD25/G8QJREAV/FFNWD25G8QJREAV.SMALL.jpg richfiddler11 My car stereo has only one 'Aux' input, but I have several gadgets that I like to hear on a trip without swapping cables: MP3 Player, talking GPS, Blackberry, XM player, Kindle, etc. I couldn't find a commercial solution, so I came up with this little passive audio mixer that takes 1/8" headphone o...
By: richfiddler11

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 May 2010 12:03:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bringin-Back-the-Boombox/
Bringin' Back the Boombox! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/SOH9/G68H9XU1/F6TSOH9G68H9XU1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/SOH9/G68H9XU1/F6TSOH9G68H9XU1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/SOH9/G68H9XU1/F6TSOH9G68H9XU1.SMALL.jpg tomorrow_today What happened to the good ole days of taking the boombox out and listening to music with your friends, family, coworkers or the neighborhood on a sunny day?  It's all been lost to the iPod generation.  Too many people plug into their mp3 players and by doing so shut the world out.  They don't share ...
By: tomorrow_today

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:43:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remove-The-Lyrics-From-Most-Songs/
Remove The Lyrics From MOST Songs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/J2UM/FGTT1PF4/F5KJ2UMFGTT1PF4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/J2UM/FGTT1PF4/F5KJ2UMFGTT1PF4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/J2UM/FGTT1PF4/F5KJ2UMFGTT1PF4.SMALL.jpg DancerBoi This will teach you how to remove the vocals from almost any song. This is great for making your own Karaoke song Now before i start i want you to know this won't completely remove the singer, but it will do a pretty good job of it so its worth a try. Download Audacity You need to download Audac...
By: DancerBoi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 12:36:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-LED-Light-Box/
Music LED Light Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/82SX/G5W7R5GA/FI782SXG5W7R5GA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/82SX/G5W7R5GA/FI782SXG5W7R5GA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/82SX/G5W7R5GA/FI782SXG5W7R5GA.SMALL.jpg motadacruz My original LED light cube got allot of reactions. Some of them where about making the LED's react to music. This did sound very interesting and I found some instructables on here. Unfortunately I found it very hard to understand those instructables. In my opinion they weren't explained well e...
By: motadacruz

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:58:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dieselpunk-Stereophonic-Amplifier/
Dieselpunk Stereophonic Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/CSNF/G5FQZTNB/FCKCSNFG5FQZTNB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/CSNF/G5FQZTNB/FCKCSNFG5FQZTNB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/CSNF/G5FQZTNB/FCKCSNFG5FQZTNB.SMALL.jpg garagemonkeysan Every so often projects start out simple but end up taking way more time than first anticipated. Here is one of those projects that got out of hand. My original intent was to make a small, simple, powered speaker box. Nothing fancy, just a low power amp, used computer speakers, all housed in a ...
By: garagemonkeysan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:33:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Protest-a-LM386-amp-in-a-9v-battery-casing/
Pocket Protest (a LM386 amp in a 9v battery casing) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/5JXG/FWMO3J0P/FA45JXGFWMO3J0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/5JXG/FWMO3J0P/FA45JXGFWMO3J0P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/5JXG/FWMO3J0P/FA45JXGFWMO3J0P.SMALL.jpg osgeld Whether your working on electronics, want to test that speaker, checking out a cool looking radio at a swap meet, want to soapbox the evils of soapboxing, or sit on the street corner singing your blues ... Well, darnit, sometimes you just need a simple easy to use amp! I bring to the world Pocket ...
By: osgeld

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:52:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amplify-Your-Gamer-Guitar/
Amplify Your Gamer Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/045Y/G4JO29L2/FZ0045YG4JO29L2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/045Y/G4JO29L2/FZ0045YG4JO29L2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/045Y/G4JO29L2/FZ0045YG4JO29L2.SMALL.jpg 62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer Perhaps you have built a NES "cigar box"-style 'Gamer Guitar' (book p. 193) and learned to play a few tunes, but you have decided that it is just not loud enough. No matter how hard you wail on your guitar, its little acoustic chamber just can't do that three-chord classic 'Wild Thing' any justice. ...
By: 62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:41:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Ikea-DJ-Unit/
Ultimate Ikea DJ Unit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/0VQ3/G4CEUYB4/FU10VQ3G4CEUYB4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/0VQ3/G4CEUYB4/FU10VQ3G4CEUYB4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/0VQ3/G4CEUYB4/FU10VQ3G4CEUYB4.SMALL.jpg monstamusic When I made the switch to digital DJing, I found the amount of wires and equipment scattered around my decks unbearable, so decided to build my own unit that would house everything out of sight. Taking inspiration from other Ikea DJ Desks I've seen around here, I decided to use the EXPEDIT bookcase...
By: monstamusic

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:52:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Munny-Speakers/
Munny Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/54W9/FGG6CI7X/FKC54W9FGG6CI7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/54W9/FGG6CI7X/FKC54W9FGG6CI7X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/54W9/FGG6CI7X/FKC54W9FGG6CI7X.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Give your speakers some extra personality by making them out of a vinyl doll. Kid Robot makes the easily hackable 7" Munny doll and I've been meaning to cut one up. The combined need for some new speakers created a happy union of doll and speaker.Now, I'm not the first person to think of this. I've ...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 11:07:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jackhammer-Headphones/
Jackhammer Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/W8CL/F0X1RTH3/FGPW8CLF0X1RTH3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/W8CL/F0X1RTH3/FGPW8CLF0X1RTH3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/W8CL/F0X1RTH3/FGPW8CLF0X1RTH3.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson These home-made hifi headphones work as well or better than Sony or Bose noise-cancelling headphones.Cost: $20Time to make: one minute.Difficulty: none.As seen in my article in Make Magazine volume 5Unlike the commercial products, these block outside noise instead of cancelling it. Listen to music ...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2005 15:34:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thingamaplush-Robot/
Thingamaplush Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GVLF/FZ8J3BCV/FHYGVLFFZ8J3BCV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GVLF/FZ8J3BCV/FHYGVLFFZ8J3BCV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GVLF/FZ8J3BCV/FHYGVLFFZ8J3BCV.SMALL.jpg jeff-o Inspired by Bleep Labs' Thingamakit and Thingamagoop synthesizer noise maker creations, I set about making a plush version for my two-year-old daughter. My goal was to create something that was safer and easier to use for her, while remaining just as fun and quirky as the original Thingama' synths....
By: jeff-o

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