http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 13:29:43 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/IAK8/HEXSGBOS/FALIAK8HEXSGBOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/IAK8/HEXSGBOS/FALIAK8HEXSGBOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/IAK8/HEXSGBOS/FALIAK8HEXSGBOS.SMALL.jpg Joohansson A Thermoelectric generator powered by a tealight. It started as an experiment of how much power I could get from one candle. But I liked the idea and it worked really well so I built this electric-mechanical ornament. I did not use a high temperature TEG-module, but instead a cheap TEC-module. That ...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:04:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/remote-controlled-robot-with-mobile-video-recordin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/0XZ5/HET1ASWQ/F9U0XZ5HET1ASWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/0XZ5/HET1ASWQ/F9U0XZ5HET1ASWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/0XZ5/HET1ASWQ/F9U0XZ5HET1ASWQ.SMALL.jpg ranabot hiiiii  guys! this is my first instructable..today iam  going  to show u how to make a remote controlled robot with camera(mobile video recording) so follow these steps.. STEP-1: required materials: 1) 3 geared motors(two for handling and other for cam movement) 2) 1 caster wheel(to reduce the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:40:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-grinder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/P23Q/HELXCS14/FPMP23QHELXCS14.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/P23Q/HELXCS14/FPMP23QHELXCS14.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/P23Q/HELXCS14/FPMP23QHELXCS14.SMALL.jpg k0st0w Made of fiber, cap jar, electric motor and adapter 4,5V.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:00:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Emergency-Phone-Charger-MacGyver-Style/
Make an Emergency Phone Charger - MacGyver Style! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SMALL.jpg The King of Random In this video, you'll learn how to "MacGyver" a 40 Watt Electrical Generator from a cordless drill and a few household items.  Here's how to charge a phone, illuminate small lights, and make electricity in a pinch. For more projects like this, check out www.thekingofrandom.com Watch the Video! ...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:15:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Stepper-Motor-Generator/
Stepper Motor Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/BOIY/HCJOFNX9/FA8BOIYHCJOFNX9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/BOIY/HCJOFNX9/FA8BOIYHCJOFNX9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/BOIY/HCJOFNX9/FA8BOIYHCJOFNX9.SMALL.jpg dannewoo This instructable goes over how to create a generator to power lights, charge a battery or capacitor, etc. with kinetic energy. Parts: Stepper Motor (with 4 cables) 8 diodes breadboard a load to charge or power Create a bridge rectifier using 8 diodes in a diamond formation Bridge Rectifier B...
By: dannewoo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:41:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/impBot-a-Pan-Tilt-Electric-Imp-Robot/
impBot: a Pan-Tilt Electric Imp Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/HBPN/H994RJTG/FVWHBPNH994RJTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/HBPN/H994RJTG/FVWHBPNH994RJTG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/HBPN/H994RJTG/FVWHBPNH994RJTG.SMALL.jpg tombrew With controlBox, you've got a great basic input device pushing data to the Electric Imp planner (and therefore to the internet at large, via the HTTP Out node), but what about output devices? Controlling lights is a good trick, as we saw yesterday, but it's not enough to start your quest for global ...
By: tombrew

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 09:00:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wake-up-light-no-arduino/
Wake-up light (no arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SMALL.jpg Giedow Hello instructables people, Every morning when my alarm rings I have trouble getting out of bed. (so I am always late) To help me wake up I wanted to buy a wake-up light, it's supposed to help you wake up by giving the impression of a sunrise by getting brighter every minute after the alarm goes. Un...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:10:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motor-Sound-generator/
Motor Sound generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/O5IU/H82U7Y8N/F1TO5IUH82U7Y8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/O5IU/H82U7Y8N/F1TO5IUH82U7Y8N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/O5IU/H82U7Y8N/F1TO5IUH82U7Y8N.SMALL.jpg bbsbb In this instructable, I will show you how to make a sound generator using 6 discrete electronic components. While making this sound generator, students will learn basic concepts about wave such as frequency, period, and duty cycle. Also, students can learn the function of some basic electronic compo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:36:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-DC-Motor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/EUDO/H5R9EXVX/F3YEUDOH5R9EXVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/EUDO/H5R9EXVX/F3YEUDOH5R9EXVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/EUDO/H5R9EXVX/F3YEUDOH5R9EXVX.SMALL.jpg DrNicker This will show you how you can make a simple DC motor.  The motor isn't exactly useful but it's a great demonstration on how DC motors works and can be a cool desk-top decoration You simply bend paperclips to form slots at the end and connect them to the ends of a battery.  Then wrap wire around a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:07:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sensor-circuits-with-a-MOSFET/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/BGZJ/H5Y9VBJB/FLEBGZJH5Y9VBJB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/BGZJ/H5Y9VBJB/FLEBGZJH5Y9VBJB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/BGZJ/H5Y9VBJB/FLEBGZJH5Y9VBJB.SMALL.jpg knex super maker You can create a variety of sensing circuits based on voltage divider as the input to the Gate of the MOSFET, this input signal is then amplified by the MOSFET allowing you to interface many devices and even an entirely different circuit.  MOSFET - Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:08:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DC-motor-as-a-generator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/EQIP/H4AGIR4F/FKEEQIPH4AGIR4F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/EQIP/H4AGIR4F/FKEEQIPH4AGIR4F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/EQIP/H4AGIR4F/FKEEQIPH4AGIR4F.SMALL.jpg Husham Samir The DC motor is a ready made generator that will generate electricity. All that you have to do is turn the Axle of the generator using a mechanical outside source of energy . To show that I dismantled a damaged HP printer and take  the  DC motor that responsible for paper out shown in pictures and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:10:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Find-Bipolar-Stepper-Motor-Coil-Pairs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/RPW2/H3QFM5EW/FB9RPW2H3QFM5EW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/RPW2/H3QFM5EW/FB9RPW2H3QFM5EW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/RPW2/H3QFM5EW/FB9RPW2H3QFM5EW.SMALL.jpg randofo There is a really easy way to figure out which two sets of wired are paired on a bipolar stepper motor. Get an LED, and hold the anode and cathode to any of the motor's two electrical connections (respectively). Turn the motor shaft and see if it lights up. If it does not light up, change where the ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:48:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-an-Optocoupler/
How To Make an Optocoupler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/AVAP/H347FJHG/FXLAVAPH347FJHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/AVAP/H347FJHG/FXLAVAPH347FJHG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/AVAP/H347FJHG/FXLAVAPH347FJHG.SMALL.jpg mgingerich       While building a stepper motor driver board, I ran into the problem that my motors would draw so much power away from the microcontroller I was using to switch them that the microcontroller would shut down. When I did get it to work, spikes in the power supply were large enough to destroy my e...
By: mgingerich

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2012 18:43:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-generator/
simple generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/F05J/GZKGLJFY/F04F05JGZKGLJFY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/F05J/GZKGLJFY/F04F05JGZKGLJFY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/F05J/GZKGLJFY/F04F05JGZKGLJFY.SMALL.jpg pure punjabi In this project a am going to show you ............... how to make a simple power generator. you will need connecting the led's done generating electricity and thats how to make a simple generator
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 20:36:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Motors/
How-To: Motors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWB/8IDT/GYWSZ5WP/FWB8IDTGYWSZ5WP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWB/8IDT/GYWSZ5WP/FWB8IDTGYWSZ5WP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWB/8IDT/GYWSZ5WP/FWB8IDTGYWSZ5WP.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura Servos and Steppers and Gears! Oh my! Some of our favorite hobbyist electronics utilize motors to mobilize, making them fun and awesome! Including a motor in your project could be challenging, especially if you have never worked with them before. The following Instructable will explain how motors ...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:46:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-relay-motor-driver/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/NL5R/GWTSNSHX/FD3NL5RGWTSNSHX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/NL5R/GWTSNSHX/FD3NL5RGWTSNSHX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/NL5R/GWTSNSHX/FD3NL5RGWTSNSHX.SMALL.jpg andrewblog Designed for experimental purpose this relay logic circuit may work in combination with a rolling shade motor. The circuit consists of two monostable relays, two momentary switches and some basic componets.  Depending on the duration of the push, the motor works manually or automatically. If the pus...
By: andrewblog

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 16:16:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PWM-Variable-Speed-Disco-Ball/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/2OCN/GWF5U369/F0W2OCNGWF5U369.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/2OCN/GWF5U369/F0W2OCNGWF5U369.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/2OCN/GWF5U369/F0W2OCNGWF5U369.SMALL.jpg bennelson Recently, I built a small PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) dimmer for an LED light I have. It's based on a DC motor controller that uses a 555 timer chip. The tutorial that I used to build the dimmer can be found at: http://www.dprg.org/tutorials/2005-11a/index.html Pulse Width Modulation is pretty ne...
By: bennelson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:29:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Illusion-moving-painting-arduino-X-servo-motors/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/GNW4/GW897VIB/FTSGNW4GW897VIB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/GNW4/GW897VIB/FTSGNW4GW897VIB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/GNW4/GW897VIB/FTSGNW4GW897VIB.SMALL.jpg yoannayu Work concept : A drawing is a flat and two dimensional thing. We paint and give it a live. My drawing is normally paint in one pattern to sharp something in one tone color and i can say its a illusional drawing. In this painting, I created a lady in a chasing,running position. (The audience possib...
By: yoannayu

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:32:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Snowflake-Mobile-How-to/
Snowflake Mobile How-to - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/HZM0/GVZP1H0Q/FQGHZM0GVZP1H0Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/HZM0/GVZP1H0Q/FQGHZM0GVZP1H0Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/HZM0/GVZP1H0Q/FQGHZM0GVZP1H0Q.SMALL.jpg mmillwoo By: Melinda Millwood For: Electrical Origami Final Materials you will need: Scissors String Colorful paper A quarter of cardboard A small motor powered by solar panel And a set of earrings that you've grown out of The wheels behind it all This is the type of motor that I used for this project. ...
By: mmillwoo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2011 14:32:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-security-code-lock-system/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/154D/GVCPQWZB/F39154DGVCPQWZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/154D/GVCPQWZB/F39154DGVCPQWZB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/154D/GVCPQWZB/F39154DGVCPQWZB.SMALL.jpg arshad.pathan Hi friends, This is a video for testing operations, your comments and suggestions are very helpful for next version of this system. If you have any idea we can work together for developing system. Here you can get information about hardware configuration, user operations and silent operations. Cont...
By: arshad.pathan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:08:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-PWM-and-frequency-controllable-flyback-dr/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/OQT9/GS3BF230/FUNOQT9GS3BF230.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/OQT9/GS3BF230/FUNOQT9GS3BF230.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/OQT9/GS3BF230/FUNOQT9GS3BF230.SMALL.jpg Electorials Hello there! This instructable isn't really an instructable, it's just a video of something I made, and that I wanted to show to you. I have now made an instructable of this! Check it out here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-PWM-Flyback-driver-tutorial/ Today I decided to make a video ...
By: Electorials

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:45:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Brushless-Reed-Switch-Motor/
Brushless Reed Switch Motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCF/H2WY/GCGNFK0O/FCFH2WYGCGNFK0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCF/H2WY/GCGNFK0O/FCFH2WYGCGNFK0O.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCF/H2WY/GCGNFK0O/FCFH2WYGCGNFK0O.SMALL.jpg aeronut01 This is a simple brushless motor that uses minimal parts.  The frame can be made of anything,  but since I only had Lego around at the time, that is what I used.  The motor can be run off a variety of batteries including rechargeable batteries over 6 volts, a standard 9 volt, a 6 volt lantern batter...
By: aeronut01

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:06:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stepper-motor-for-UART/
Stepper motor for UART - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/2R8Z/GOO36GIY/FE22R8ZGOO36GIY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/2R8Z/GOO36GIY/FE22R8ZGOO36GIY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/2R8Z/GOO36GIY/FE22R8ZGOO36GIY.SMALL.jpg exersizze The controller can accept commands on the UART and to make the required number of steps in the right direction. The direction of rotation and the required number of steps given by a single command. For example, to make the 300 steps to one side sends a command 300. If you want to rotate in the oppos...
By: exersizze

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:39:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Latching-Relay-System/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/VFZZ/GNNHLB3Z/FWNVFZZGNNHLB3Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/VFZZ/GNNHLB3Z/FWNVFZZGNNHLB3Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/VFZZ/GNNHLB3Z/FWNVFZZGNNHLB3Z.SMALL.jpg jules15 Something I sketched in my Electrical Wiring class. Short but sweet.  And very easy,  No electronics needed!!!  Feel free to ask any questions  : D
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 15:35:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stepper-Motor-Module/
Stepper Motor Module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FU0/CDLX/KCOEP27VZAR/FU0CDLXKCOEP27VZAR.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FU0/CDLX/KCOEP27VZAR/FU0CDLXKCOEP27VZAR.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FU0/CDLX/KCOEP27VZAR/FU0CDLXKCOEP27VZAR.SMALL.jpg carlyn This project is designed to allow you to create a reusable module for Bi-Polar Stepper applications based on a L293D H-Bridge. An H-bridge is a circuit that allows you to reverse the polarity of a DC circuit. They're used to control the direction of motors. A typical H-bridge has two inputs, two o...
By: carlyn

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:17:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/homopolar-electric-motor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/NVB7/GK3TOKII/F1CNVB7GK3TOKII.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/NVB7/GK3TOKII/F1CNVB7GK3TOKII.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/NVB7/GK3TOKII/F1CNVB7GK3TOKII.SMALL.jpg kcbford1   my homemade motor made from copper, brass, a battery,and a magnet (the 4 best materials ever!) lol the contact to the magnet is achived with a smaller gauge wire. sorry for the poor picture (cant find my real camera :(  
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:38:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Eleictric-scooter/
Eleictric scooter! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/AT8E/GHFJY2QM/FZ3AT8EGHFJY2QM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/AT8E/GHFJY2QM/FZ3AT8EGHFJY2QM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/AT8E/GHFJY2QM/FZ3AT8EGHFJY2QM.SMALL.jpg TSC Now I have an eleictric scooter! And I'm going to tell you how to build it! If you like what I build please subscribe to me! I thought I shoud tell you that I'm enter this in to the  Epilog Challenge  so if you like this vote for it! Things you will need: This is the list of stuff that you wil...
By: TSC

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:46:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-motion-detecting-prop-dropper/
Motion activated dropping spider, low cost, no programming - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/S44H/GFRWMBK0/FACS44HGFRWMBK0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/S44H/GFRWMBK0/FACS44HGFRWMBK0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/S44H/GFRWMBK0/FACS44HGFRWMBK0.SMALL.jpg PaulMakesThings In this Intstuctable I’m going to show you how to make a very simple motion activated spider that drops down rapidly and startles anyone that walks underneath, then retracts. I designed this to be an inexpensive and practical electronics project that a beginner can make. The sensor directly powers...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:26:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-driver-for-a-stepper-motor/
How to make a driver for a stepper motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/8Q97/GALH18KR/F3D8Q97GALH18KR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/8Q97/GALH18KR/F3D8Q97GALH18KR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/8Q97/GALH18KR/F3D8Q97GALH18KR.SMALL.jpg adibadro here we will see how to make a stepper motor driver using Toshiba's TB6560AHQ controller. This is a full featured controller which only needs 2 variables as input. it does all the work. Since i needed two of these i've made both of them. Making the PCB Since it's a DIY project here is the PCB as ...
By: adibadro

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:27:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-controllers-for-DC-motors-inc-PWM-inertia/
Simple controllers for DC motors (inc PWM) inertia and braking (sim) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/2CFM/G91YH2V6/F0C2CFMG91YH2V6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/2CFM/G91YH2V6/F0C2CFMG91YH2V6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/2CFM/G91YH2V6/F0C2CFMG91YH2V6.SMALL.jpg marshon Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:'Table Normal'; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:''; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 19:32:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-recever-glitch-buster-for-1/
How to make your own rc car recever glitch buster for $1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/K4XC/G81XV0GO/FSLK4XCG81XV0GO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/K4XC/G81XV0GO/FSLK4XCG81XV0GO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/K4XC/G81XV0GO/FSLK4XCG81XV0GO.SMALL.jpg coolpizzadude The novak glitch buster is a cool rc car component that filters static or noise from an rc car receiver but it's hard to find at hobby shops and a little expensive for what your getting, so here's how to make your own for $1 in five minutes. WARNING I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE YOU DO TO YOU...
By: coolpizzadude

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:21:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Fan/
Mini Fan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCB/6GNI/G6MPCCYU/FCB6GNIG6MPCCYU.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCB/6GNI/G6MPCCYU/FCB6GNIG6MPCCYU.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCB/6GNI/G6MPCCYU/FCB6GNIG6MPCCYU.SMALL.jpg AGT563 Welcome to the world of mini devices and gagets all of wich are functional this is the mini fan a farley simple instructible that requires only a few parts. if put to gether well can actualy produce a nice breeze. you will need needle nosed pliers super glue and a tin snipper. For the first step...
By: AGT563

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:25:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CRANE-GAME/
CRANE GAME - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/QXKL/G61ARO97/FE0QXKLG61ARO97.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/QXKL/G61ARO97/FE0QXKLG61ARO97.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/QXKL/G61ARO97/FE0QXKLG61ARO97.SMALL.jpg marc.cryan This shows you how to build an arcade style crane game out of scrap parts.  The basic parts are: a motorized assembly that raises and lowers a claw,  a track for the assembly to move around on, and a ctontroller with some electronics.  Here is a video of the machine in action. Video - Emma after...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:17:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Freeform-A-L293D-Motor-Driver/
How To Freeform A L293D Motor Driver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/RHJ8/G2HDZ1BI/FMMRHJ8G2HDZ1BI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/RHJ8/G2HDZ1BI/FMMRHJ8G2HDZ1BI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/RHJ8/G2HDZ1BI/FMMRHJ8G2HDZ1BI.SMALL.jpg tinygeek I was recently doing a project involving stepper motors, and needed a motor driver that had a small form factor and had 4 outputs. After finishing and refining my freeform of this driver, I decided to put it up here, as it seemed that not many people had done this. Without further adue, a freeform m...
By: tinygeek

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:02:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/fast-simple-homopolar-motor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/3I4S/FXXPLM9O/F8R3I4SFXXPLM9O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/3I4S/FXXPLM9O/F8R3I4SFXXPLM9O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/3I4S/FXXPLM9O/F8R3I4SFXXPLM9O.SMALL.jpg smrider a fast spining motor made with a, drywall screw a, duracell D battery a, piece of wire and, a earth magnet
By: smrider

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Aug 2009 22:34:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motor-Spinner/
Motor Spinner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FEB/97TD/FVW21SBG/FEB97TDFVW21SBG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEB/97TD/FVW21SBG/FEB97TDFVW21SBG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEB/97TD/FVW21SBG/FEB97TDFVW21SBG.SMALL.jpg Stephen D. Alverez I first made this thing when i was fooling around withe motors, attaching a battery and leting it spin out, it did not last too long because the battery would not stay on.then i made a spinner with a battery attached to it, it worked well but it was loaded with duct tape, and it i could not change i...
By: Stephen D. Alverez

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:37:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SUPER-EASY-HYPNOSIS-DEVICE/
SUPER EASY HYPNOSIS DEVICE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/KYK1/FU6M077B/FVMKYK1FU6M077B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/KYK1/FU6M077B/FVMKYK1FU6M077B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/KYK1/FU6M077B/FVMKYK1FU6M077B.SMALL.jpg tuxedo1994 WHEN YOU PUSH THE BUTTON YOU SPIN THE HYPNOSIS SWIRL AND NOW YOUR READY TO CONTROL THE MINDS OF YOUR FRIENDS. supplies you will need... 1 cd/dvd player 1 AAA Battery duct tape super glue (optional) paper assembley get the motor that spins the CD out of the player. be care ful with the wires ...
By: tuxedo1994

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 May 2009 20:13:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Barnicle-Button/
Limpet Push-Button - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/FO25/FTM736UD/FBQFO25FTM736UD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/FO25/FTM736UD/FBQFO25FTM736UD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/FO25/FTM736UD/FBQFO25FTM736UD.SMALL.jpg Plusea Seashells and electronics - what to do with all those limpets except for to fit push-buttons, batteries, holders and motors and LEDs inside.It took me a while to figure out the right term for these shells. They are limpets and not barnacles, as i originally thought they were http://evolution.berkele...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:06:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Aquarium-Feeder/
Automatic Aquarium Feeder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/0FOR/FKD1I12G/FFX0FORFKD1I12G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/0FOR/FKD1I12G/FFX0FORFKD1I12G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/0FOR/FKD1I12G/FFX0FORFKD1I12G.SMALL.jpg paulrobinson Its An Automatic Fish Feeder / Powerhead or Airpump controller Everyday I had to turn off my aquarium's powerhead/air pump and feed manually and turn on the air again after an hour. So I found very cheap alternative to make these process fully automatic. What You Need? Alarm Clock 555 timer IC ...
By: paulrobinson

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Sep 2008 03:35:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simplest-Electric-Motor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/7QWR/FCEILR00/F3O7QWRFCEILR00.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/7QWR/FCEILR00/F3O7QWRFCEILR00.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/7QWR/FCEILR00/F3O7QWRFCEILR00.SMALL.jpg ermak777 Build your own ultra-simple electric motor with only a battery, magnet, safety pins and a bit of wire. Takes only a minutes to build, but will keep you mesmerized for hours. Cool science project. Impress your friends.
By: ermak777

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:09:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-fan/
Small fan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FD4/X9O5/9HAEWIJLMD8/FD4X9O59HAEWIJLMD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD4/X9O5/9HAEWIJLMD8/FD4X9O59HAEWIJLMD8.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD4/X9O5/9HAEWIJLMD8/FD4X9O59HAEWIJLMD8.SMALL.jpg Modeo Small electric fan from spare parts. Parts What you will need: - small electrical motor and its power supply (I used a 12v old typewriter motor) - switch - bridge (4diodes in case you have an AC power source) - wire coat hanger - 2 hose clamps - bit of rubber tubing to fit over coat hanger wire -...
By: Modeo

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