http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 04:50:56 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Resistor-Color-Code-Clock/
Resistor Color Code Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/YC0G/HGH6Y5BR/FT4YC0GHGH6Y5BR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/YC0G/HGH6Y5BR/FT4YC0GHGH6Y5BR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/YC0G/HGH6Y5BR/FT4YC0GHGH6Y5BR.SMALL.jpg tcone Call me a huge nerd, but I recently decided it was necessary to memorize the color codes used to designate the values of different resistors.  I've also recently become interested in making (relatively) large scale representations of electronic components, either in a semi-functional or purely artis...
By: tcone

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 16:53:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Made-it-at-TechShop-PGH-Upcycled-Ikea-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SMALL.jpg andyleer I found a $.99 clock at Ikea called the Vakis. It's a nice little clock with a simple face, very plain looking. I thought it would be great to add a wooden veneer to it to class it up a little. I made this at TechShop PGH on a Trotec Speedy 300 Laser with Corel Draw. 
By: andyleer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Timing-gear-and-chain-clock-almost-free/
Timing gear and chain clock - almost free! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/TCY8/HE7D2GFW/F3GTCY8HE7D2GFW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/TCY8/HE7D2GFW/F3GTCY8HE7D2GFW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/TCY8/HE7D2GFW/F3GTCY8HE7D2GFW.SMALL.jpg streetrod5 Hopefully when you changed your car's timing set, you didn't toss the old gears and the chain.  I almost did, but my wife showed me this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/auto-timing-chain-and-gears-wall-clock $125 US plus shipping.  Right. So I decided to kludge this together for my brother's...
By: streetrod5

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:28:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Dawn-Sunrise-Alarm-Clock-Nightlight-Secur/
LED Dawn / Sunrise Alarm Clock, Nightlight & Security Light - Arduino Compatible - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/6PRM/HAQ3B2CT/FKD6PRMHAQ3B2CT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/6PRM/HAQ3B2CT/FKD6PRMHAQ3B2CT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/6PRM/HAQ3B2CT/FKD6PRMHAQ3B2CT.SMALL.jpg Ugifer As the nights gradually lengthened in autumn 2011, I discovered the joys of Arduino and thought that it would be a great way to implement something that I have wanted for a long while - a gentle way to wake up on a winter's morning.  Sadly, it has taken me over a year to find the time and understand...
By: Ugifer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 12:46:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Explosive-Alarm-Clock/
Explosive Alarm Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/RTU9/HAQ3B0H6/FFSRTU9HAQ3B0H6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/RTU9/HAQ3B0H6/FFSRTU9HAQ3B0H6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/RTU9/HAQ3B0H6/FFSRTU9HAQ3B0H6.SMALL.jpg giovannire The Explosive Alarm Clock is a fully-functional alarm clock made with an old beeping alarm clock. You need: 1. Electronic alarm clock 2. Cardboard rolls 3. Paper packaging 4. Old wires 5. Hot glue 6. Electrical tape 7. Cutter disassemble Take in pieces the old alarm clock. sticks Cut the c...
By: giovannire

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 11:36:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Clock/
LED Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/XCJS/HA4MMHSI/F48XCJSHA4MMHSI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/XCJS/HA4MMHSI/F48XCJSHA4MMHSI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/XCJS/HA4MMHSI/F48XCJSHA4MMHSI.SMALL.jpg LostRite A 24-hour clock with hour, minute, and second indicators. Here's the catch, despite being a digital media (LED's) it is still displaying using an analog method (circles!). I finished making this clock months ago but did not bring it with me to school so I wasn't able to take pictures and all until n...
By: LostRite

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Dec 2012 22:22:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-DVD-Player-Hack/
A DVD Player Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/KU56/H994I0KR/F0AKU56H994I0KR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/KU56/H994I0KR/F0AKU56H994I0KR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/KU56/H994I0KR/F0AKU56H994I0KR.SMALL.jpg dmitryp This is a description of an open source/open hardware project of a remotely controlled Arduino (Freeduino) based clock/thermometer utilising power supply and VFD panel from a broken DVD player in a custom made acrylic enclosure. The aim of the project was to demonstrate what could be done from elect...
By: dmitryp

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 19:56:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Mayan-Tzolkin-Calendar/
Making a Mayan Tzolkin Calendar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/1KIL/H9142QSS/FIE1KILH9142QSS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/1KIL/H9142QSS/FIE1KILH9142QSS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/1KIL/H9142QSS/FIE1KILH9142QSS.SMALL.jpg oliverbogler OK, I will admit that I am a little obsessed with things Mayan at the moment, which explains why I wanted to make a Mayan Tzolkin calendar. I modeled the general layout and fabrication on the very nice Sleek Word Clock by scottbez1 which you can see here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Sleek-word-c...
By: oliverbogler

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2012 10:49:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Analog-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Inspired by the giant clock in the Crocker Galleria in San Francisco, I set out to create an 18" version for hanging at home.  I loved the look of the Roman numerals, and the idea of combining an analog clock with the technology of lasers!  I cut the all pieces on an Epilog laser cutter, but you can...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:14:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Buzz-Wire-Alarm-Clock/
Buzz Wire Alarm Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/4VTG/H97JSBUN/FHP4VTGH97JSBUN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/4VTG/H97JSBUN/FHP4VTGH97JSBUN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/4VTG/H97JSBUN/FHP4VTGH97JSBUN.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma Does it happen to you to slide your finger across your phone's screen and turn the alarm off ... just because you have automated this task and don't even need to open your eyes? Well, let me present to you the alarm clock that WILL MAKE YOU: ..... stand from the bed ..... open your eyes ..... get...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:22:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/book-clock/
book clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/4C3O/H743198J/FV94C3OH743198J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/4C3O/H743198J/FV94C3OH743198J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/4C3O/H743198J/FV94C3OH743198J.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Book clocks are analog clocks combined into the spines of vintage hardcover books. Book clocks can be made from almost any kind of book and can be easily customized with your favourite books! These book clocks look great in a bookshelf next to other books and is sure to amaze your literary friends! ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Oct 2012 20:43:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Pipe-Clock/
PVC Pipe Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/TZAS/H6MEZKAF/F29TZASH6MEZKAF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/TZAS/H6MEZKAF/F29TZASH6MEZKAF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/TZAS/H6MEZKAF/F29TZASH6MEZKAF.SMALL.jpg Alexander Dumbhead One of the things I like doing the most, is taking something cheap, and transforming it into something extraordinary. It's just so much fun! The way you feel when you've completed it, the way everything fits together when you're making it, that feeling of pride in your own abilities! So here goes my...
By: Alexander Dumbhead

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 06:19:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cwik-Clock-v10-An-Arduino-Binary-Clock/
Cwik Clock v1.0 - An Arduino Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/C5S5/H5EDTZ23/FALC5S5H5EDTZ23.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/C5S5/H5EDTZ23/FALC5S5H5EDTZ23.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/C5S5/H5EDTZ23/FALC5S5H5EDTZ23.SMALL.jpg cwik Overview This is a guide to building an Arduino-powered clock that uses LEDs to display a 24-hour clock (hours and minutes) as binary digits, an analog meter to display the seconds, a switch to toggle between time-display and time-setting mode, and 2 knobs for setting the hours and minutes. This was...
By: cwik

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Aug 2012 01:26:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-Binary-Clock/
Full Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/1B6D/H5ECN97I/FMZ1B6DH5ECN97I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/1B6D/H5ECN97I/FMZ1B6DH5ECN97I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/1B6D/H5ECN97I/FMZ1B6DH5ECN97I.SMALL.jpg sbbrain I was wandering the internet looking for a good arduino tutorial on how to build a binary clock with seconds, but I could not find one. So now I am  writing this for you to have a binary clock with seconds, minutes, and hours. What I did: -Because controlling 20 LEDs individually for this cube woul...
By: sbbrain

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 00:43:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Victorian-Inspired-Binary-Clock/
Victorian Inspired Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/98ZY/H5E9PIVJ/FW498ZYH5E9PIVJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/98ZY/H5E9PIVJ/FW498ZYH5E9PIVJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/98ZY/H5E9PIVJ/FW498ZYH5E9PIVJ.SMALL.jpg dsmith84 This is my first attempt at a vaguely Steampunk make. I've always been impressed by the way Steampunk blends function and aesthetics. Just a little background about myself: I have been a garage woodworker for about 15 years (since before I had a garage), and an electronics dabbler for about a year n...
By: dsmith84

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Aug 2012 20:25:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Lighted-Wooden-Wedding-Clock/
LED Lighted Wooden Wedding Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/3KNV/H4ZN4TVY/FZL3KNVH4ZN4TVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/3KNV/H4ZN4TVY/FZL3KNVH4ZN4TVY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/3KNV/H4ZN4TVY/FZL3KNVH4ZN4TVY.SMALL.jpg scrollsaw22 I started this project to make a unique, one of a kind Wedding Clock for my Sister and Brother-in-law.  Wanted to make something they could have light up and show some aspect of their wedding day for a long time to come. Went thru many designs and finally decided on this design after a few months al...
By: scrollsaw22

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Jul 2012 20:13:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CONCRETE-Clock/
DIY CONCRETE:: Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/MRCU/H3CS2ZCU/FA1MRCUH3CS2ZCU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/MRCU/H3CS2ZCU/FA1MRCUH3CS2ZCU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/MRCU/H3CS2ZCU/FA1MRCUH3CS2ZCU.SMALL.jpg CHENG Concrete This Instructable will show you how to cast a fiber-reinforced concrete clock in a melamine box, using a foam knockout to recess the clock hands and mechanism. About Fiber Reinforced Concrete: CHENG D-FRC is a fiber reinforced concrete system that is ideal for large or small projects where strength...
By: CHENG Concrete

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:48:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clock-with-steel-helmet-logo/
Clock with steel helmet logo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/UTF4/H3XN8KG9/FQKUTF4H3XN8KG9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/UTF4/H3XN8KG9/FQKUTF4H3XN8KG9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/UTF4/H3XN8KG9/FQKUTF4H3XN8KG9.SMALL.jpg RuudvandeLooij Always wanted to make a clock nobody else has. It can be done by using your own logo. Two years ago I was in the board of my study association. When we moved to another location about half a year ago within our building the clock we had didn't fit in the new interior. They bought another clock whi...
By: RuudvandeLooij

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:05:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Whale-Desk-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/JHXW/H2WEUTDV/FARJHXWH2WEUTDV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/JHXW/H2WEUTDV/FARJHXWH2WEUTDV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/JHXW/H2WEUTDV/FARJHXWH2WEUTDV.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Call it the Clock Whale. Some years ago - never mind how long precisely - having few timepieces on my table, and nothing particular to interest me online, I thought I would put together a wooden clock that would take the place of my phone on my desk. Whenever I find myself wondering what time it is ...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 17:54:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Clock/
Laser Cut Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/PY4O/H2TJ4PJV/F10PY4OH2TJ4PJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/PY4O/H2TJ4PJV/F10PY4OH2TJ4PJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/PY4O/H2TJ4PJV/F10PY4OH2TJ4PJV.SMALL.jpg randofo I recently made a bunch of laser cut clocks inspired by the clocks I saw being made by Flat Clock. While I liked the style of their clocks, the $100 price tag was far more than I wanted to spend. Fortunately I have a lot of free time and access to a laser cutter. After spending an afternoon fiddling...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 19:01:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dr-Who-Inspired-Desk-Clock/
Dr. Who Inspired Desk Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/X0AR/H1YONG91/FMVX0ARH1YONG91.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/X0AR/H1YONG91/FMVX0ARH1YONG91.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/X0AR/H1YONG91/FMVX0ARH1YONG91.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I've done quite a few clock related instructables lately and I find that when I'm working on one clock I get an idea for another one (at this rate I'll have a home full of clocks).  So the latest idea I had was to make a back lit desk clock.  The idea was incubating for a while and I guess while wat...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 14:27:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Owl-Clock/
Owl Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/B46A/H19RHSX4/FRFB46AH19RHSX4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/B46A/H19RHSX4/FRFB46AH19RHSX4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/B46A/H19RHSX4/FRFB46AH19RHSX4.SMALL.jpg thebeef2 Hey everybody.  This is my first real instructable.  I'm entering it on the Make it Real Challenge so if you like it, vote vote vote!  All of the machines used in this Instructable should only be used with proper training, knowledgable supervision, and extreme caution.  Know what you're doing.  I'm ...
By: thebeef2

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:36:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-ripple-clock/
Laser-cut ripple clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/BXLG/H0KKWPVL/FK6BXLGH0KKWPVL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/BXLG/H0KKWPVL/FK6BXLGH0KKWPVL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/BXLG/H0KKWPVL/FK6BXLGH0KKWPVL.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus It's a wooden clock with lots of concentric circles that mimic ripples in a pond. Cut with a frickin' laser beam. I wanted something that was abstract and yet still had the basic functionality of a clock. It's a little bit of work with Illustrator and a bit of time on the ol' laser cutter. De...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:16:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Changing-theme-of-neon-light-Starbucks/
Changing theme of neon light - Starbucks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/MAHW/H15NKT2O/FY3MAHWH15NKT2O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/MAHW/H15NKT2O/FY3MAHWH15NKT2O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/MAHW/H15NKT2O/FY3MAHWH15NKT2O.SMALL.jpg instructascott Today I bought a neon clock on ebay.  It was local collection only, so I got it dirt cheap.. £5. I was unsure whether or not to get it at first. Why? Welllllll it was a playboy clock and well...that's a little feminine for me.  I thought that since it was a neon clock there must be a way into the cl...
By: instructascott

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:04:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Metric-Clock-Take-2/
Metric Clock: Take 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/PE09/H174KM3R/F5NPE09H174KM3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/PE09/H174KM3R/F5NPE09H174KM3R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/PE09/H174KM3R/F5NPE09H174KM3R.SMALL.jpg alecnotalex Some of you may remember my first instructable, the binary metric clock. It was published like a month ago, but I'm too lazy to actually check. After getting an LCD, I've decided to remake a better, easier to read, easier to set, useful version. For those who are not familiar with my first metric cl...
By: alecnotalex

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:26:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-CPU-Clock/
Mechanical CPU Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/TMNH/H0OJ3RO3/FKWTMNHH0OJ3RO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/TMNH/H0OJ3RO3/FKWTMNHH0OJ3RO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/TMNH/H0OJ3RO3/FKWTMNHH0OJ3RO3.SMALL.jpg lelazary The Mechanical CPU Clock shows the basic building blocks of a CPU (ALU, buses,RAM,registers, and a Control Unit). It executes a set of instructions which will emulate a simple wall clock. The inspiration for this project came from trying to teach my son and daughter about how a computer works (i...
By: lelazary

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:45:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamina-Nixie-Clock/
Lamina Nixie Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/6FLB/H0FLBHE1/FMA6FLBH0FLBHE1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/6FLB/H0FLBHE1/FMA6FLBH0FLBHE1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/6FLB/H0FLBHE1/FMA6FLBH0FLBHE1.SMALL.jpg zorwick This is my first instructable and I hope you will like it. I have been reading this website for a while now and I decided to publish my project. I am non-native English speaker please excuse my language mistakes. This project is inspired by a previous instructable from Hellboy and his Lantern Clock...
By: zorwick

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:07:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Clock/
Steampunk Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/2PKD/H0OIU9W7/FJI2PKDH0OIU9W7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/2PKD/H0OIU9W7/FJI2PKDH0OIU9W7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/2PKD/H0OIU9W7/FJI2PKDH0OIU9W7.SMALL.jpg kenkaniff While exploring the vast maze of IKEA (Canada's Largest :P), I discovered the "Rusch" clock, a cheap item which just screams "MODIFY ME!!". Well, Mr. Clock, you will get your wish. The nice thing about this clock is how easy it is to disassemble. It's made of thin plastic, and most importantly, it...
By: kenkaniff

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 05:46:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Disposable-flatware-clock/
Disposable flatware clock by Samuel Bernier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/UMHL/GZ6I5TE1/FN8UMHLGZ6I5TE1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/UMHL/GZ6I5TE1/FN8UMHLGZ6I5TE1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/UMHL/GZ6I5TE1/FN8UMHLGZ6I5TE1.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier Since almost three years now, I've been eating lunch at school using the same disposable fork. This plastic flatware people use like toilet paper is actually quite sustainable when used for a long period of time. While I keep my little polystyrene fork in my school bag, I notice that most students' ...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:55:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CYCLOPS-1/
CYCLOPS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SMALL.jpg hellboy Hello Here is Cyclops... all metal, shiny, very industrial. I can picture it sitting on baron Harkonens mantel.... I have been wanting to build a single digit Nixie clock for a while now,  I looked around the workshop and found a bunch of bits and pieces that I would start the design with, littl...
By: hellboy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:17:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Spectrum-Clock/
Light Spectrum Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/QLES/GXL61Z9J/FYLQLESGXL61Z9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/QLES/GXL61Z9J/FYLQLESGXL61Z9J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/QLES/GXL61Z9J/FYLQLESGXL61Z9J.SMALL.jpg turiphro While time is continuous, most clocks display the time in a discrete way; even 'analogue clocks' often move their hands only once a second. In this instructable, I will show how to build a clock that shows the time continuously by smoothly cycling though the light spectrum. To allow for reading the ...
By: turiphro

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:21:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quidditch-Diorama-Clock-1/
Quidditch Diorama Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/VGLE/GWLXENHB/FPXVGLEGWLXENHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/VGLE/GWLXENHB/FPXVGLEGWLXENHB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/VGLE/GWLXENHB/FPXVGLEGWLXENHB.SMALL.jpg ChrysN For Halloween I made a diorama clock (http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Diorama-Clock/). I wanted to make something on a smaller scale using a wrist watch.  It took me a while to decide on the theme for the diorama, but I happened to be watching a Harry Potter movie, when I thought, how abou...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 17:37:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Binary-Clock-20/
LED Binary Clock 2.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/LLNO/GWXCYI7U/FI1LLNOGWXCYI7U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/LLNO/GWXCYI7U/FI1LLNOGWXCYI7U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/LLNO/GWXCYI7U/FI1LLNOGWXCYI7U.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 You might remember my first version of the LED binary clock (1.0); http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Binary-Clock-1/  This version was intended as a gift, so it's in a few contests like the Holiday Gifts challenge. Please, if you like it, feel free to comment, rate it (according to what you think...
By: emihackr97

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 16:54:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Glow-in-the-dark-RAM-clock/
Glow in the dark RAM clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/E2MN/GWF60K7J/FGME2MNGWF60K7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/E2MN/GWF60K7J/FGME2MNGWF60K7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/E2MN/GWF60K7J/FGME2MNGWF60K7J.SMALL.jpg DualPhase This instructable will show how to make a glow in the dark clock out of old computer parts. Tools Required Tools Required: 1)  Hot glue gun 2)  Super Glue 3)  Drill or dremmel tool Materials The following are the materials used: 1)  Hard Drive 2)  RAM 3)  CD/DVD 4)  Clock Mechanism 5)  Small...
By: DualPhase

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:34:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Voice-Activated-One-Bird-Clock/
Voice Activated One Bird Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/9CSO/GW88U0TD/F0T9CSOGW88U0TD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/9CSO/GW88U0TD/F0T9CSOGW88U0TD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/9CSO/GW88U0TD/F0T9CSOGW88U0TD.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker Firmly say "Time" and this bird will count the hours by bobbing forward and the minutes (in multiples of five) by bobbing backward.  He does a little "wobble" between hours and minutes so that you will know, "the times, they are a changing."   An Arduino "listens" for sounds and op...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:34:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cool-Exposed-Retro-Flip-Clock/
Cool Exposed Retro Flip Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/EOH1/GVA8E6UP/FJAEOH1GVA8E6UP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/EOH1/GVA8E6UP/FJAEOH1GVA8E6UP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/EOH1/GVA8E6UP/FJAEOH1GVA8E6UP.SMALL.jpg Super Cameraman Ever since watching LOST, I’ve always been interested in owning my own flip clock, like the one in the Swan Station. Split flap displays have been around since the 1960’s and are still used in many train stations to display the train schedule.  I think these displays look really cool, and it’s a...
By: Super Cameraman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:18:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cool-Clocks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/2QAS/GU7F34LB/FZ92QASGU7F34LB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/2QAS/GU7F34LB/FZ92QASGU7F34LB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/2QAS/GU7F34LB/FZ92QASGU7F34LB.SMALL.jpg joespicnictables "Cool Clocks" gives you the neatest and coolest clocks on Instructable's! From the basic Pin Clock to the Arduino Word Clock! There's no telling what you'll make! DIY TiX Clock Here's my instructable for a DIY TiX clock.  It is powered by an AVR microcontroller.  The display is made up using a pi...
By: joespicnictables

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:22:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Diorama-Clock/
Halloween Diorama Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F15/68EL/GTMP7THW/F1568ELGTMP7THW.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F15/68EL/GTMP7THW/F1568ELGTMP7THW.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F15/68EL/GTMP7THW/F1568ELGTMP7THW.SMALL.jpg ChrysN   In this project I have some Halloween characters attached to the hands of a clock traveling in a circle creating an animated Halloween diorama in a jar.  A ghost is attached to the second hand traveling in a circle at a rate of once a minute.  A cat is on the minute hand completing a circle in an ...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Oct 2011 18:55:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Functional-Found-Art-Assemblage-Clock/
Functional Found Art Assemblage- Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/PVAL/FT17YRJ5/FADPVALFT17YRJ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/PVAL/FT17YRJ5/FADPVALFT17YRJ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/PVAL/FT17YRJ5/FADPVALFT17YRJ5.SMALL.jpg ericasu My father worked in advertising for 30 years. He has always been a very creative person. In fact, he began his professional life as an art director before being promoted to creative director. If you watch the new show #28;Trust Me#29;, perhaps this will mean something to you: My father had Eric McCo...
By: ericasu

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Apr 2009 17:29:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Oversized-Pocket-Watch/
Oversized Pocket Watch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/9B7H/GSUSMTQ5/F1F9B7HGSUSMTQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/9B7H/GSUSMTQ5/F1F9B7HGSUSMTQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/9B7H/GSUSMTQ5/F1F9B7HGSUSMTQ5.SMALL.jpg Selorian Our entire family is very creative and we all love finding ways to recycle and reuse stuff. So when my wife suggested making an oversized pocket watch with an old alarm clock and stuff we had lying around, I jumped on it. We both made design decisions before and during the build and I did most of th...
By: Selorian

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:31:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shaky-Slinky-Clock/
Shaky Slinky Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/TC3M/GSUT1CXC/FQHTC3MGSUT1CXC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/TC3M/GSUT1CXC/FQHTC3MGSUT1CXC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/TC3M/GSUT1CXC/FQHTC3MGSUT1CXC.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker You have to sneak up on this clock, hanging on the end of a slinky. If it sees you coming, it gets the shakes. <br> Using a Roberval balance arrangement (arms in the center), it doesn't matter where I place weights as long as the left and right side have a total...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:05:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-mache-clock-face/
Paper-mache clock face - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/KM55/GSWZBR5G/F40KM55GSWZBR5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/KM55/GSWZBR5G/F40KM55GSWZBR5G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/KM55/GSWZBR5G/F40KM55GSWZBR5G.SMALL.jpg Gloomstopper Ordinary clocks can be incredibly boring, so here's an easy way to make an interesting time piece. Gather supplies You’ll need: A clock motor set - made for a 1/4 inch clock face A sheet of cardboard 1/8 inch thick Pencil Exacto knife Pattern paper Masking tape Scissors Acryl...
By: Gloomstopper

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:54:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/popsicle-stick-clock/
popsicle stick clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/94AY/GSUSMD2C/F5M94AYGSUSMD2C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/94AY/GSUSMD2C/F5M94AYGSUSMD2C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/94AY/GSUSMD2C/F5M94AYGSUSMD2C.SMALL.jpg creasemaker Sometimes,(OK all the time ),  my mind works in strange ways. After seeing the weekly challenge and the contest page and thinking to my self that I had no idea of what I could do,then a light came on,but no that was just my son passing through the living room on his way to the bathroom. So while I w...
By: creasemaker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:40:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Analog-Clock-with-Floating-hands/
Analog Clock with Floating hands. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/U0WG/GSSOZQR8/FP0U0WGGSSOZQR8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/U0WG/GSSOZQR8/FP0U0WGGSSOZQR8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/U0WG/GSSOZQR8/FP0U0WGGSSOZQR8.SMALL.jpg punee This is a very low cost make over project of your old, regular, common looking Analog Wall Clock, into a surprising, magical, illusionary looking new Clock. This project would transform your clock with direct read our Pointers Magically moving inside the clock with no connection to the clock center...
By: punee

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:07:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/monster-clock/
monster clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/31DH/GSNQE6KV/FSA31DHGSNQE6KV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/31DH/GSNQE6KV/FSA31DHGSNQE6KV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/31DH/GSNQE6KV/FSA31DHGSNQE6KV.SMALL.jpg sistergldnhair I thought of making this monster clock after a half an hour of brain storming and then getting in a fight with my youngest sister and I called her a monster.  That's how I got the idea ( she is a little monster ) : -) It is a lot of fun to make and  it is also a lot of fun to figure out the time wi...
By: sistergldnhair

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:58:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lantern-Clock/
Lantern Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/38XY/GRIYV15I/FLH38XYGRIYV15I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/38XY/GRIYV15I/FLH38XYGRIYV15I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/38XY/GRIYV15I/FLH38XYGRIYV15I.SMALL.jpg hellboy Hello All here is my first Instructable, It’s a beautiful Nixie Lantern clock, A little steam punk and a bit Victorian, made up of mostly of found components I tend to communicate better when there is something to show so please look at the images and tags, they sometimes will hold more info than th...
By: hellboy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:41:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Analog-Gauge-Moonphase-Clock/
Steampunk Analog Gauge Moonphase Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/KS1X/GS3BDEJE/FX1KS1XGS3BDEJE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/KS1X/GS3BDEJE/FX1KS1XGS3BDEJE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/KS1X/GS3BDEJE/FX1KS1XGS3BDEJE.SMALL.jpg fatratmatt I made a steampunk clock using an old wooden telephone box, three analog gauges, switches, a viewport, and a wind-up mechanism. The clock displays the hours, minutes and seconds on the gauges and when you wind it up, it displays the month, date and day of the week as well as playing a video of the c...
By: fatratmatt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:50:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Earth-Time-NET-digital-clock-in-recycled-ret/
New Earth Time (NET) digital clock in recycled retro-modern case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/4E2G/GS3BDG8P/F2R4E2GGS3BDG8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/4E2G/GS3BDG8P/F2R4E2GGS3BDG8P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/4E2G/GS3BDG8P/F2R4E2GGS3BDG8P.SMALL.jpg ajax_electronics Ever get confused by GMT, or just wish you had a cooler way to keep track of time?  Build a New Earth Time clock!  Using a PIC microcontroller, some code, and a couple discrete parts, you too can have a unique timekeeping device to keep on your desk. New Earth Time (NET) is an idea for a global tim...
By: ajax_electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:35:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Time-goes-round-and-round-in-a-bottle/
Time goes round and round in a bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/L27O/GS3BCVQY/FASL27OGS3BCVQY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/L27O/GS3BCVQY/FASL27OGS3BCVQY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/L27O/GS3BCVQY/FASL27OGS3BCVQY.SMALL.jpg duckcrazy Clock in a soft drink bottle This is a project done a couple of years ago. Much earlier than another posted project from me, Keylendar . I submit this for the Clock Contest. Pls gimme a vote if you like it. Thx! Materials: - unwanted Compact Discs x2 - 2L soda bottles x3   (of different brands, if...
By: duckcrazy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:56:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drinking-Bird-Clock/
Drinking Bird Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/XBGQ/GSCZ59X6/FZYXBGQGSCZ59X6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/XBGQ/GSCZ59X6/FZYXBGQGSCZ59X6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/XBGQ/GSCZ59X6/FZYXBGQGSCZ59X6.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker <br /&a...
By: MikeTheMaker

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