http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 23:40:37 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/impBoot-Remotely-Turn-on-a-Desktop-Computer/
impBoot: Remotely Turn on a Desktop Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/679Y/H9K2G3HH/FMS679YH9K2G3HH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/679Y/H9K2G3HH/FMS679YH9K2G3HH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/679Y/H9K2G3HH/FMS679YH9K2G3HH.SMALL.jpg hymelsr While at school, I found myself needing to remote desktop or SSH into my computer quite frequently. I would send MATLAB scripts to run while I was in class or working on something else. I needed to either leave my desktop running (sucking around 200W while idle) or find a way to turn it on remotely....
By: hymelsr

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:48:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Convert-Fluorescent-starter-to-Thermal-Swit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/23JZ/H3XN9HXS/FH923JZH3XN9HXS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/23JZ/H3XN9HXS/FH923JZH3XN9HXS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/23JZ/H3XN9HXS/FH923JZH3XN9HXS.SMALL.jpg Husham Samir Fluorescent starter is essentially two bimetallic strips in a sealed glass capsule, with a small gap between them. The principle of this experiment is Metal expansion and contraction . Materials: 1-  12 volt CPU Fan. 2-  12 Volt supply. 3-   Fluorescent starter. 4- Candle. Steps: 1- Break the st...
By: Husham Samir

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:15:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Light-Switch/
Simple Light Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SMALL.jpg randofo In building Simple Bots, we are going to use a series of photo-coupled devices called modules. But, before we can do this, we need a good photo-couple to use as a light-activated switch. To make one of these switches, we will be using a special OSRAM-brand photo transistor and any standard NPN trans...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:05:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motion-Module/
Motion Module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SMALL.jpg randofo The motion module is the most complex photocoupled device used in Simple Bots. It basically is a light switch coupled with a motion sensing nightlight. When someone in its general area moves, this triggers the sensor, turns on the light, and causes the bot to move. This is a simple way to start addi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 16:27:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Name-Switch-Toy-for-Toddler/
LED "Name" Switch Toy for Toddler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/7VXM/GVP28LU8/FR07VXMGVP28LU8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/7VXM/GVP28LU8/FR07VXMGVP28LU8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/7VXM/GVP28LU8/FR07VXMGVP28LU8.SMALL.jpg henlij I made this toy a couple years ago when my son was 2. He's always been fascinated with lights and switches. In an effort to keep him entertained and perhaps learn the letters in his name, I built this simple toy.  Used Parts - about 50 LEDs (RED, Orange, Green) - LM7812 Voltage Regulator - Power so...
By: henlij

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:08:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Silence-a-Toy-with-a-Switch/
Silence a Toy with a Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/AJ19/GUM34IKM/FKLAJ19GUM34IKM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/AJ19/GUM34IKM/FKLAJ19GUM34IKM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/AJ19/GUM34IKM/FKLAJ19GUM34IKM.SMALL.jpg pjamestx Some toys should be seen, but not heard! My 2.5 year old nephew is big on firefighters right now, so I found this great helmet for him that has a cool flashing light at the front. However, it also has a siren, and both the light and siren are controlled by the same switch. If I want to ever be able ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 18:57:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-HEXBUG-nano-to-be-activated-by-light/
How to make a HEXBUG nano to be activated by light. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/055N/GU1UZD40/FTW055NGU1UZD40.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/055N/GU1UZD40/FTW055NGU1UZD40.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/055N/GU1UZD40/FTW055NGU1UZD40.SMALL.jpg longjie0723 This instruction is to make a HEXBUG nano to be activated by light. HEXBUG nano is a fun toy which moves like a real bug. I want to use it to surprise someone who open the box contain a dozen of the HEXBUG nano. But the HEXBUG have only a toggle switch for activation, so the bugs cannot hide silent...
By: longjie0723

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:54:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MEGA-DPDT-Switch-Tank-Style-1/
MEGA DPDT Switch - Tank Style - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/3Q18/GSMZ87A9/FVP3Q18GSMZ87A9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/3Q18/GSMZ87A9/FVP3Q18GSMZ87A9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/3Q18/GSMZ87A9/FVP3Q18GSMZ87A9.SMALL.jpg iminthebathroom DPDT "double pole - double throw"  switch can be used for reversing polarity.  All though this method may be a bit crude, it works great for changing the direction of a motor – analog style.  This could be used for Controlling motors for robots, animatronics and Halloween decorations to name just a ...
By: iminthebathroom

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:38:15 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/Radioshack-Illuminated-Switch-Hack/
Radioshack Illuminated Switch Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/FCDV/GA1BSPBS/FMIFCDVGA1BSPBS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/FCDV/GA1BSPBS/FMIFCDVGA1BSPBS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/FCDV/GA1BSPBS/FMIFCDVGA1BSPBS.SMALL.jpg randofo The other day I was very excited to discover an illuminated switch at Radioshack that was roughly the correct size, shape and action as a standard guitar pedal push-button switch. This is great for pedals because the indicator of whether or not the guitar effect is on would be built directly into th...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:57:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mod-your-Trust-multimedia-keyboard/
Mod your Trust multimedia keyboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/LB3Q/G7DYKA1I/FHULB3QG7DYKA1I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/LB3Q/G7DYKA1I/FHULB3QG7DYKA1I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/LB3Q/G7DYKA1I/FHULB3QG7DYKA1I.SMALL.jpg laurentio86 When i bought this keyboard for my media center i saw that wasn't any power button, you just put batteries inside and you are ready to use the keyboard. Unfortunately if you don't use your keyboard for some time your battery discharge rapidly. So i decided to insert a power switch and a LED indicat...
By: laurentio86

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Apr 2010 13:19:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bathroom-Status-Indicator-Lights-and-Automatic-Swi/
Bathroom Status Indicator Lights and Automatic Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/UO2R/G1XBRRZG/FZZUO2RG1XBRRZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/UO2R/G1XBRRZG/FZZUO2RG1XBRRZG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/UO2R/G1XBRRZG/FZZUO2RG1XBRRZG.SMALL.jpg Mr.Nelson This project uses proximity switches and relays to control a bank of indicator lights.  The lights convey the occupancy status of two bathrooms. Problem: Two single user bathrooms - in a dorm style house - are shared by multiple people, but the bathroom doors are not visible from the main hallway. ...
By: Mr.Nelson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:41:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Diabolical-Phone-Switch/
The Diabolical Phone Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/UX1X/FBVHE8FL/F3QUX1XFBVHE8FL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/UX1X/FBVHE8FL/F3QUX1XFBVHE8FL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/UX1X/FBVHE8FL/F3QUX1XFBVHE8FL.SMALL.jpg z0rb Sick of teenagers abusing the use of your house phone? Well your prayers for a solution have been answered. I give to you the Diabolical Phone Switch. Disclaimer First let me say that I will not be help responsible for any of the dumb crap that may result from any ideas you may derive from the fo...
By: z0rb

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