http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 13:09:16 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Heart-Flashing-LEDs-Mothers-Day-Pr/
Electronic Heart (Flashing LEDs) - Mother's Day Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/5U6V/HGU2EB5W/FZF5U6VHGU2EB5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/5U6V/HGU2EB5W/FZF5U6VHGU2EB5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/5U6V/HGU2EB5W/FZF5U6VHGU2EB5W.SMALL.jpg womai Mother's Day was approaching, and I am getting my 8 year old son started with electronics. So why not combine the two? In the next few pages we'll show you the project we did - a blinking heart with several effects, all driven by a microcontroller. Taught my son not only about how to make mommy happ...
By: womai

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:15:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-making-guide/
PCB making guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/S4TJ/HFD16XWB/FIJS4TJHFD16XWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/S4TJ/HFD16XWB/FIJS4TJHFD16XWB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/S4TJ/HFD16XWB/FIJS4TJHFD16XWB.SMALL.jpg pinomelean There are many ways to make your own homemade PCB's, They all work, but some better than other, some faster than other, ones are cheap and others expensive.... After several attempts, i found the way of making PCB's, wich is the cheapest, easiest and fastest for me. I hope this instructable will he...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 07:05:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Voltage-Step-up-07-55V-to-27-55V/
Adjustable Voltage Step-up (0.7-5.5V to 2.7-5.5V) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SMALL.jpg Joohansson Introduction: A voltage step-up is a circuit that increases the voltage. It can be AC/AC, AC/DC, DC/AC or DC/DC. This voltage step-up is a DC/DC adjustable voltage regulator. Usually a voltage regulator is fed by a higher input than output voltage, for example 9V IN to 5V OUT. This circuit will take...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:00:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mho-Better-Resistor-Value-Decoder-Plushie/
Mho Better Resistor Value Decoder Plushie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/8W9J/HE7DAW8C/FHI8W9JHE7DAW8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/8W9J/HE7DAW8C/FHI8W9JHE7DAW8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/8W9J/HE7DAW8C/FHI8W9JHE7DAW8C.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Resistance is futile, at least in trying to figure out the value of your resistor if you do not have the color code memorized.  I had one of these Adafruit Circuit Playground electronic component plushies laying around just waiting to be hacked.  So, thinking along the lines of the Resistor Value H...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:27:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Turn-Spare-Pocket-Change-into-DIY-Batteries/
How to Make Batteries From Spare Change - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/FGBI/HAVGJYI6/FB1FGBIHAVGJYI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/FGBI/HAVGJYI6/FB1FGBIHAVGJYI6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/FGBI/HAVGJYI6/FB1FGBIHAVGJYI6.SMALL.jpg The King of Random See The Video! What's a penny worth these days?  Not much, but could there be some free energy hidden inside your spare pennies? You'd be surprised! Watch the video to learn how you can put together stacks of pennies to form makeshift batteries that can drive small-current devices like LEDs a...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Jan 2013 16:07:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/555-Timer/
555 Timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/NISZ/H7KZ295B/FL3NISZH7KZ295B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/NISZ/H7KZ295B/FL3NISZH7KZ295B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/NISZ/H7KZ295B/FL3NISZH7KZ295B.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei This tutorial provides sample circuits to set up a 555 timer in monostable, astable, and bistable modes as well as an in depth discussion of how the 555 timer works and how to choose components to use with it.  The 555 timer is a chip that can be used to create pulses of various durations, to output...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:36:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flexible-Circuits/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/CESG/H6DWVLCX/FKVCESGH6DWVLCX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/CESG/H6DWVLCX/FKVCESGH6DWVLCX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/CESG/H6DWVLCX/FKVCESGH6DWVLCX.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei I used conductive paint to make a simple flexible circuit that lights and dims an LED depending on how much it is flexed.  I used to work on a project that involved fabricating circuits on contact lenses, where we used micron-precision lithography to lay down tiny conductive traces on the surface of...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:30:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Interchangeable-Multimeter-Ends/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/GKUW/H4AGLOZ6/FZ2GKUWH4AGLOZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/GKUW/H4AGLOZ6/FZ2GKUWH4AGLOZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/GKUW/H4AGLOZ6/FZ2GKUWH4AGLOZ6.SMALL.jpg ProfMuggs These are some adapters I made to get more use out of my cheap multimeter. I have a hard time holding the leads on wires and pin headers while I am trying to use my multimeter, so I made these adapters to clip onto various conductors. I know they make separate wires with various types of ends, but w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:20:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Circuts-with-Graphite/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/IRU7/H5E9QC3O/FXJIRU7H5E9QC3O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/IRU7/H5E9QC3O/FXJIRU7H5E9QC3O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/IRU7/H5E9QC3O/FXJIRU7H5E9QC3O.SMALL.jpg Hanxonek About: Graphite circuits are a fun and potentially useful trick to create paper thin circuits that can power electronics, although they work best for LED’s, due to the low power consumption and inefficiency of the circuit. Materials needed: - A piece of paper - A graphite pencil (not the #...
By: Hanxonek

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Aug 2012 18:42:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Electronics-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LY24/H1YOHHYB/FFCLY24H1YOHHYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LY24/H1YOHHYB/FFCLY24H1YOHHYB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LY24/H1YOHHYB/FFCLY24H1YOHHYB.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Get started with circuits with the basic electronics guide!  These electronics Instructables will get you up to speed on the concepts, components, and tools you'll need to start designing and building your own circuits.  Learn about current and voltage, how to wire an LED, and get started using the ...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 22:12:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawer-alarm/
Drawer alarm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/21N0/H1YOHDGH/FMU21N0H1YOHDGH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/21N0/H1YOHDGH/FMU21N0H1YOHDGH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/21N0/H1YOHDGH/FMU21N0H1YOHDGH.SMALL.jpg lucylollipop Get out of my chocolates! Stay out of my desk drawer! This little alarm circuit will help to keep your goodies safe - whether it's your secret stash of chocolate in the office, or your diary in the bedroom drawer.... You will need: Tools Soldering iron Wire Pliers Wire strippers Solder Components...
By: lucylollipop

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 12:23:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Simple-Bot-Electronics/
Basic Simple Bots Electronics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SMALL.jpg randofo Before we can build Simple Bots, it is important to have a rudimentary understanding of how electricity works (or does not). Electricity comes in two forms, AC (alternating current), which is like the power that comes from a wall socket, and DC (direct current), which is like the power that comes f...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:44:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-Atari-Punk-circuit-on-a-breadboard/
Build an Atari Punk Circuit on a breadboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/3E84/GVVPD17J/FA03E84GVVPD17J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/3E84/GVVPD17J/FA03E84GVVPD17J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/3E84/GVVPD17J/FA03E84GVVPD17J.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman If you're old enough to remember the Atari, then you probably remember all those "high tech" tones that it produced.  Those beeps and whines were the very lifeblood of our favorite old school games.  While a mint condition Atari may be hard to find these days you can easily recreate the sounds of an...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2011 23:34:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Simple-Circuit-from-a-Pizza-Box-No-Solder/
Build a Simple Circuit from a Pizza Box (No Soldering) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/V88I/GVU6OGKF/FAIV88IGVU6OGKF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/V88I/GVU6OGKF/FAIV88IGVU6OGKF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/V88I/GVU6OGKF/FAIV88IGVU6OGKF.SMALL.jpg matt.e.jenkins I learn best through tactile teaching methods.  Teaching and learning basic circuits, electronics, and electricity from books is good, but why not build a simple circuit from scratch and learn from doing.  This is a great way to get hands on and teach/learn the basics of electricity.  With this proj...
By: matt.e.jenkins

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 13:47:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/POCKET-THIEF/
POCKET THIEF - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/VJR6/GSUT18XI/FBWVJR6GSUT18XI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/VJR6/GSUT18XI/FBWVJR6GSUT18XI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/VJR6/GSUT18XI/FBWVJR6GSUT18XI.SMALL.jpg iceng This is a Cadillac Joule Thief with six features. Fits comfortably into a pocket. It is built of SMT components on a IC socket platform. It can drive different color and size LEDs. It does Suck a Battery almost completely Dry It will be used to test different brands of AA batter...
By: iceng

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2011 13:26:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-powered-clapper-switch-Extremely-little-HW-R/
USB powered clapper switch - Extremely little HW Required! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/9S6I/GQ5QBGC9/F6Q9S6IGQ5QBGC9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/9S6I/GQ5QBGC9/F6Q9S6IGQ5QBGC9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/9S6I/GQ5QBGC9/F6Q9S6IGQ5QBGC9.SMALL.jpg EngineeringShock Hi all! Thanks for having a look at my instructable!  If you have by chance seen my original clap-clap on/clap clap off circuit instructable.  This clapper circuit is very different than my original, in that it requires absolutely no amplification of the audio signal being sampled by the on-board el...
By: EngineeringShock

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:07:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-AM-Transmitter/
Easy AM Transmitter! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SMALL.jpg jensenr30 You are going to build an AM radio transmitter AND you will be shown how it works. When you finish your radio, it will look something like mine in the picture above. I have attached the PDF file in the last step to this Inst'able for those without a pro membership. Parts and Prep (Small Stuff) ...
By: jensenr30

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jan 2011 13:53:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cloth-Covered-Banana-Cables/
Cloth Covered Banana Cables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/GDDR/GDNIP4IE/FSXGDDRGDNIP4IE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/GDDR/GDNIP4IE/FSXGDDRGDNIP4IE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/GDDR/GDNIP4IE/FSXGDDRGDNIP4IE.SMALL.jpg Aud1073cH I wanted some cool banana patch cables, and found it may be cheaper to make my own. I decided to cloth cover my cables to make them more comfortable and to match the vintage styled noise sound effect synthesizer I plan to build. Stackable banana cables are better, but I saved lots of money using n...
By: Aud1073cH

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Sep 2010 23:35:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Curved-Circuit-Art-Make-A-Double-Helix-LED-Lanter/
Curved Circuit Art: Make A Double Helix LED Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/GUKS/GCI8JSAC/F4HGUKSGCI8JSAC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/GUKS/GCI8JSAC/F4HGUKSGCI8JSAC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/GUKS/GCI8JSAC/F4HGUKSGCI8JSAC.SMALL.jpg mikey77 This simple circuit creates an LED lantern that can sit on a desk or be hung outside. It consists of a curved circuit board, a few LEDs, and some resistors. By adding a nine volt battery in the base and changing the circuit slightly, it can be made into a portable light source. See step 2. Ma...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Aug 2010 18:08:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Curved-Circuit-Board-Art-Make-a-Touchless-Touch-S/
Curved Circuit Board Art: Make a Touchless Touch-Switch LED Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/I8TP/GB3W1ZRT/FYHI8TPGB3W1ZRT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/I8TP/GB3W1ZRT/FYHI8TPGB3W1ZRT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/I8TP/GB3W1ZRT/FYHI8TPGB3W1ZRT.SMALL.jpg mikey77 With a wave of the hand, turn on a USB powered touch-switch LED Lamp. You do not have to actually touch the sensor. It is so sensitive, it will activate by the presence of a finger an inch or two away. While the circuit described here is shown activating an LED Lamp, with the addition of a relay, it...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Jul 2010 18:19:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/NiftyBender-Deluxe-A-tool-for-the-stripboard-use/
NiftyBender Deluxe - A tool for the stripboard user. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/V4PL/G57047MK/FU0V4PLG57047MK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/V4PL/G57047MK/FU0V4PLG57047MK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/V4PL/G57047MK/FU0V4PLG57047MK.SMALL.jpg AndyGadget      The NiftyBender Deluxe is a simple jig which allows you to quickly and simply bend link wires to fit a 0.1" pitch matrix board spanning 1,2,3,4,or 5 holes.   This was initially just the NiftyBender, but then I thought of a refinement to let you make a link in 10 seconds or less.  So was born ...
By: AndyGadget

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Feb 2010 08:46:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Killer-PCBs/
Killer PCBs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/7FJC/FTK8AH12/FB37FJCFTK8AH12.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/7FJC/FTK8AH12/FB37FJCFTK8AH12.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/7FJC/FTK8AH12/FB37FJCFTK8AH12.SMALL.jpg incoherent This instructable demonstrates the process for making printed circuit boards with features as small as 0.005#29;suitable for LQFP or QFN ICs using negative dry film photoresist. This will enable you to handle just about any kind of integrated circuit available--even ball grid array! Pictured are boa...
By: incoherent

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