http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 20:36:34 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Touchscreen-controller-for-your-bulb/
Touchscreen controller for your bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/JB2I/HH2LF6G7/FMKJB2IHH2LF6G7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/JB2I/HH2LF6G7/FMKJB2IHH2LF6G7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/JB2I/HH2LF6G7/FMKJB2IHH2LF6G7.SMALL.jpg arick Hello guys, I wanna share my experiment with AT89LV55 from ATMEL on controlling my bulb with touch screeen, the idea is simple, change my mechanic switch to touch screen to turn on my bulb. Let's get started Prepare the part for the experiment.... In this experiment, I used some modules so I wil...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 20:15:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Holder-for-a-Glass-Fuse/
Holder for a Glass Fuse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/D6O6/HH11HWGB/FDZD6O6HH11HWGB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/D6O6/HH11HWGB/FDZD6O6HH11HWGB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/D6O6/HH11HWGB/FDZD6O6HH11HWGB.SMALL.jpg Phil B This is a free multimeter I got at Harbor Freight with a coupon. It came as a surprise, but there is a fuse inside. See the second photo. Details about the fuse are included on the back of the meter's case, but it is easy to miss them. See the yellow arrow. The fuse is 0.5A at 250 volts. The size i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 12:29:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kodak-Easyshare-CX7300-camera-modified-to-replace-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/PB4M/HH11IIYN/FGSPB4MHH11IIYN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/PB4M/HH11IIYN/FGSPB4MHH11IIYN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/PB4M/HH11IIYN/FGSPB4MHH11IIYN.SMALL.jpg Yard Sale Dale This camera is common, and so is this problem of a broken or damaged battery door that fails to latch and hold the 2 AA batteries.  I expect people to find this Instructable by searching for parts for their camera CX7300 Kodak Easyshare.  This is an easy way to a major gain in battery capacity and...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 02:24:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-Charging-For-Laptop-Tablet-And-Phones/
Mobile Charging For Laptop, Tablet, And Phones. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/KA84/HGZNWL83/FV4KA84HGZNWL83.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/KA84/HGZNWL83/FV4KA84HGZNWL83.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/KA84/HGZNWL83/FV4KA84HGZNWL83.SMALL.jpg JCG5 Many times I am on the go and my phone is on low battery. Or I might be traveling long distances and need to charge my laptop for later. This instructables shows you how to power your electronics on the go in a very green way. Materials Before you buy any materials you want to know how much volt...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:59:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-recover-a-dry-printer-head/
how to recover a dry printer head - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/RR4Z/HGU2EA29/FKJRR4ZHGU2EA29.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/RR4Z/HGU2EA29/FKJRR4ZHGU2EA29.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/RR4Z/HGU2EA29/FKJRR4ZHGU2EA29.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi How many time do you have found your inkjet printer dead after a standing idle long period? Because of the low durability of inkjet prints I usually send them to a web print-shop, so my colours, althought I try to remember to keep them making exercise, often get dry. This happens more certainly if y...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Electronic-Piano-with-555-timer-in-CD-Case/
Simple Electronic Piano with 555 timer in CD Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/VOEZ/HGU2PLGQ/F9VVOEZHGU2PLGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/VOEZ/HGU2PLGQ/F9VVOEZHGU2PLGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/VOEZ/HGU2PLGQ/F9VVOEZHGU2PLGQ.SMALL.jpg faziefazie In this instructable, I will show you how to make a simple electronic piano with common components. It uses capacitors and resistors, so you could easily modify the circuit. When the project is finished you will have a working simple circuit that can produce a variety of tones. Of course, there are...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 06:16:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Broke-mans-tablet-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/D2KX/HGU2EJQP/FX1D2KXHGU2EJQP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/D2KX/HGU2EJQP/FX1D2KXHGU2EJQP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/D2KX/HGU2EJQP/FX1D2KXHGU2EJQP.SMALL.jpg headphonedude just a quick idea for a cheep (Free) tablet stand. i made it out of cardboard and duck tape how redneck can you get? i used:: * cardboard box *steak knife *scissors *and a pencil
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Poppet-reader/
Poppet reader - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/AK24/HGU2EJMM/FLHAK24HGU2EJMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/AK24/HGU2EJMM/FLHAK24HGU2EJMM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/AK24/HGU2EJMM/FLHAK24HGU2EJMM.SMALL.jpg AntzyP This is an instructable for creating a puppet which can read text to you.The brains is a raspberry pi using espeak, festival and google text API to convert whatever you type into audio which is connected to Arduino controlling the puppet's mouth's servo. So any text typed or spoken via microphone is...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 23:47:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Testing-Bare-conductive-paint-at-higher-voltages-a/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/6JTN/HGU2EYGM/FWU6JTNHGU2EYGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/6JTN/HGU2EYGM/FWU6JTNHGU2EYGM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/6JTN/HGU2EYGM/FWU6JTNHGU2EYGM.SMALL.jpg ratmandu I noticed the packaging for the Bare conductive paint states that it has not been tested at over 12VDC. I took this as a challenge to find out what it could do. The materials I had on hand, only allowed for testing at 120v AC, so I decided to go for it, as we can do more testing later on. Material...
By: ratmandu

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 11:16:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Watering-System-2/
Automatic Watering System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/Z57D/HGU2JRO0/F2TZ57DHGU2JRO0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/Z57D/HGU2JRO0/F2TZ57DHGU2JRO0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/Z57D/HGU2JRO0/F2TZ57DHGU2JRO0.SMALL.jpg Jochefor For making this circuit you will need basic knowledge of electronics, also you need to know how to make a PCB. If you don't know how to make a PCB and you want to know how, we recommend you to go to google and you tube and search "How to make a pcb" before you continue with this tutorial. What we n...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 09:57:44 PDT 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:15:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-and-Tune-an-AM-Radio/
How to Build and Tune an AM Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/Q2S5/HGU2JK8C/FS6Q2S5HGU2JK8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/Q2S5/HGU2JK8C/FS6Q2S5HGU2JK8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/Q2S5/HGU2JK8C/FS6Q2S5HGU2JK8C.SMALL.jpg nyc640 Introduction and Motivation The purpose of this Instructable is to demonstrate how to design and build a resonator circuit that will let us tune to a given AM radio frequency. We will also briefly discuss how radio frequencies are transmitted and how amplitude modulation (AM) works. Equipment ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 19:02:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-POLOLU-5V-Output-as-POWERTUBEs-acces/
Pocket-Sized POLOLU 5V Output as POWERTUBE's accessory on the go - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/UERG/HGU2LM7E/FCIUERGHGU2LM7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/UERG/HGU2LM7E/FCIUERGHGU2LM7E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/UERG/HGU2LM7E/FCIUERGHGU2LM7E.SMALL.jpg frapedia An accessory for the "POWERTUBE" battery pack which has been presented by me in another instructable or any other battery between 2.7-11.8v.   What happens when the battery of your phone or mp3 dry out while riding your bicycle? POLOLU S7V8A will do it's magic! For specs see here.   The S7...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 11:15:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Radio-Other-Remote-tester/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/7O4R/HGU2MNMS/FGO7O4RHGU2MNMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/7O4R/HGU2MNMS/FGO7O4RHGU2MNMS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/7O4R/HGU2MNMS/FGO7O4RHGU2MNMS.SMALL.jpg shparvez001 In this Instructable i will show to to construct a Remote tester, Which can test whether your remote is working or not. For this You will need  a small piece of verro board, A Tsop, a buzzer, LED(Optional) Wire and regular soldering kit. Yes of course during Checking you will need Battery and A re...
By: shparvez001

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 19:36:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Three-tool-electronics-kit/
Three tool electronics kit. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/IONH/HGU2EW79/FG6IONHHGU2EW79.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/IONH/HGU2EW79/FG6IONHHGU2EW79.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/IONH/HGU2EW79/FG6IONHHGU2EW79.SMALL.jpg Computothought A soldering iron can be a tech's best friend. You never know when you need to repair an electrical connection. You can actually do a whole lot more, You can rescue parts for reuse. You can build your own simple test equipment. You can even build your own projects. You do not have to get a fancy sold...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 11:16:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-SD-Card-extension/
How to make an SD Card extension - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/VXZE/HGH6Y9LH/FF7VXZEHGH6Y9LH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/VXZE/HGH6Y9LH/FF7VXZEHGH6Y9LH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/VXZE/HGH6Y9LH/FF7VXZEHGH6Y9LH.SMALL.jpg SilverJimny I've been looking for an SD Card extension for a while now. There aren't many available and the ones that are for sale are quite expensive. So I'm going to make my own! I'm an electronics workshop bench engineer by day and one of my specialties is Hand Held Terminals. Most of the devices have slot...
By: SilverJimny

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 09:57:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HOMOPOLAR-Motor-That-Can-Be-Made-At-Home/
HOMOPOLAR Motor That Can Be Made At Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/49VR/HGH6Y9RG/FBY49VRHGH6Y9RG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/49VR/HGH6Y9RG/FBY49VRHGH6Y9RG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/49VR/HGH6Y9RG/FBY49VRHGH6Y9RG.SMALL.jpg lgs15951 This is an instructable that will show you to make a motor out of things you have lying around the house Materials D-battery, Flat magnet, Rod of some sort(I used a nail), Copper wire, Casing(optional), Flat thin piece of plastic(optional), Switch(optional), Assembly Put the nail on the negati...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 14:59:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/From-Candy-Boxes-to-Proto-Boxes/
From Candy Boxes to Proto Boxes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/WL7W/HGIEVP7B/FH7WL7WHGIEVP7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/WL7W/HGIEVP7B/FH7WL7WHGIEVP7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/WL7W/HGIEVP7B/FH7WL7WHGIEVP7B.SMALL.jpg Josehf Murchison I salvage electronics for parts and projects and I like clear proto boxes to put my projects into, that way I can show off my work. I can never find proto boxes in the store when I want one, let alone clear proto boxes that let me see the internal components until one day I spotted some candy in the...
By: Josehf Murchison

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 04:41:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Wand-that-can-turn-Electrical-Appliances-On-/
Magic Wand that can turn Electrical Appliances On and Off - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/GHRV/HET1AQHE/F3PGHRVHET1AQHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/GHRV/HET1AQHE/F3PGHRVHET1AQHE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/GHRV/HET1AQHE/F3PGHRVHET1AQHE.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos Do you know a kid that likes to pretend that they are a wizard or a fairy princess? How would you like to give them a toy wand that can turn on/off electronic devices like magic? You may even be able to teach them a thing or two about electronics in the process. In this instructable I am going to s...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 14:33:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Capacitor-Car/
Capacitor Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/1X4V/HGH6XLBN/FRL1X4VHGH6XLBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/1X4V/HGH6XLBN/FRL1X4VHGH6XLBN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/1X4V/HGH6XLBN/FRL1X4VHGH6XLBN.SMALL.gif Team CCJ We followed this method to help figure out the way to build the Solar-powered Capacitor Car. We went through several early ideas until we came up with the idea for a 3D printed car.  The Chassis We printed out the chassis using a 3D printer. The dimensions are as follows for the entire chassis. 5...
By: Team CCJ

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 11:06:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Miniature-Morse-Code-Practice-Keyer/
Make a Miniature Morse Code Practice Keyer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/8BFN/HGH71UE4/FUK8BFNHGH71UE4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/8BFN/HGH71UE4/FUK8BFNHGH71UE4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUK/8BFN/HGH71UE4/FUK8BFNHGH71UE4.SMALL.jpg JimRD This is an instructable on how to make a small, portable morse code practice keyer that you can put in your pocket, take anywhere and practice learning Morse Code. It is composed of only two components and takes about half an hour or less to make. I have taken a keychain tone generator, used for tu...
By: JimRD

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 02:01:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Remote-Jammer-1/
TV Remote Jammer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/SDXI/HGIEVH5E/FOXSDXIHGIEVH5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/SDXI/HGIEVH5E/FOXSDXIHGIEVH5E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/SDXI/HGIEVH5E/FOXSDXIHGIEVH5E.SMALL.jpg agupta52 As,we all know that the TV remote is the cause of fights among  us and our siblings(specially the younger ones).So, was my case . I decided to prank my family members by making the remote jammer. Original ible of kipkay is here. How Does This Really Work ? The concept is pretty simple and easy.You...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 07:05:09 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/How-To-Make-A-Motion-Activated-OnOff-Light-or-Ele/
How To Make A Motion Activated On/Off Light or Electronic Appliance - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/40T7/HGH7193Y/FVR40T7HGH7193Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/40T7/HGH7193Y/FVR40T7HGH7193Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/40T7/HGH7193Y/FVR40T7HGH7193Y.SMALL.jpg vsuresh1 In this instructable i'm gonna show you how to make an analog motion activated on/off light or appliance.This can be used to switch any appliance.I made this circuit analog because i've only been a hobbyist for 2 years and i did'nt have my fair knowledge of microcontrollers and programming(not ...
By: vsuresh1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 01:49:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clap-and-let-there-be-light/
Clap and let there be light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/2VUS/HGH71K21/FW32VUSHGH71K21.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/2VUS/HGH71K21/FW32VUSHGH71K21.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/2VUS/HGH71K21/FW32VUSHGH71K21.SMALL.jpg h2osteam It’s been a while since I last uploaded an article. Now with my university out of the way and a stable job, free time is no longer hard to come by. I am here to present to you a simple and maybe useful project – Clap activated Night light. The idea is really simple. You wake up in middle of the nig...
By: h2osteam

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 19:03:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PowerTube-Vr-1/
PowerTube Vr. 1 for bicycle headlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SMALL.jpg frapedia Recently purchased one of those bicycle lights using the XML T6 LED x3. Came with a 18650 8.4v 6400mAh Battery Pack and a Pouch with Velcro. The headlight has a voltage status function via a multi color LED but to be honest i am not satisfy with what function so i decided to add a voltage meter....
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/High-efficiency-regulated-Joule-thief/
High efficiency regulated Joule thief - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2RDQ/HGH6JV9Q/FHR2RDQHGH6JV9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2RDQ/HGH6JV9Q/FHR2RDQHGH6JV9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2RDQ/HGH6JV9Q/FHR2RDQHGH6JV9Q.SMALL.jpg Milen      Normally the Joule thief produces output voltage, which value is difficult to predict. Without load (the LED) I have measured voltages over 30 V. I wanted to create a Joule thief, which can be used to supply some small electronic devices, but having well defined and stable output voltage. There...
By: Milen

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 14:24:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Scariac-Poor-Mans-Variable-Power-Controller/
The Scariac (Poor Mans Variable Power Controller) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/IBWS/HGH712KB/FMFIBWSHGH712KB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/IBWS/HGH712KB/FMFIBWSHGH712KB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/IBWS/HGH712KB/FMFIBWSHGH712KB.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Mixing water with electricity is risky, and can be lethal.  However, in this project we're using it to make one of the cheapest kinds of power controller.  The Scariac. http://www.thekingofrandom.com Watch the Video WARNING: This project is extremely dangerous and should only be attempted ...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:07:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robug-Eco/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/174T/HGH6XBR1/F3D174THGH6XBR1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/174T/HGH6XBR1/F3D174THGH6XBR1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/174T/HGH6XBR1/F3D174THGH6XBR1.SMALL.jpg Robugs read to basics of Robugs here. the worst thing when your young is buy a toy then the batteries run out so the eco-bug with its solar panel defeats that problem.   the Eco bug is just like the first Bug apart from the eco bug has a solar panel on the back of it making it eco friendly like a real  ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 08:42:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Layer-Circuit-Boards-Using-Laser-Cutter-Chemic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/SZ67/HFSHW7FZ/FYXSZ67HFSHW7FZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/SZ67/HFSHW7FZ/FYXSZ67HFSHW7FZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/SZ67/HFSHW7FZ/FYXSZ67HFSHW7FZ.SMALL.jpg nothinglabs I've kind of been obsessed with trying to make circuit boards on my laser cutter since I got it.  Other people had already done this by using spray paint as resist - then laser-etching the paint off non-trace portions of the board.  This process still requires chemical etching - which I've been tryi...
By: nothinglabs

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 23:10:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Voltage-Controlled-Oscillator/
How to Make a Voltage-Controlled Oscillator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/8F35/HFSHV36G/F958F35HFSHV36G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/8F35/HFSHV36G/F958F35HFSHV36G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/8F35/HFSHV36G/F958F35HFSHV36G.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam The objective of this Instructable is to show you one method of turning DC values, such as those from a thermometer, pH sensor, or pressure sensor into a frequency which can be used to send information over the microphone band of an audio jack to a smartphone. We assumed an input DC voltage as our ...
By: SelkeyMoonbeam

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 16:16:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Harvest-Power-from-an-Audio-Jack/
How to Harvest Power from an Audio Jack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/4ZXW/HFSHV2WP/FP94ZXWHFSHV2WP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/4ZXW/HFSHV2WP/FP94ZXWHFSHV2WP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/4ZXW/HFSHV2WP/FP94ZXWHFSHV2WP.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam We are making a circuit which harvests power from an audio jack. The growing prevalence of smartphones, even in developing regions of the world, means that using an audio jack for power could meaningfully impact individuals the world over by providing a small source of DC power. What You Need To...
By: SelkeyMoonbeam

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 16:05:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Lifting-Magnet-1/
Circular Lifting Magnet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/9O9O/HFSHUZ7I/F089O9OHFSHUZ7I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/9O9O/HFSHUZ7I/F089O9OHFSHUZ7I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/9O9O/HFSHUZ7I/F089O9OHFSHUZ7I.SMALL.jpg suspensionmagne ELECTRO FLUX Circular Lifting Magnet Manufacturers can handle tones of scrap continuously throughout the day. It is used in metalworking plants to hoist and transport steel parts, forgings, casting, plates, booms, channels, angles, rods and bars. They save time and effort because they can lift steel...
By: suspensionmagne

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 04:22:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Change-Your-Writing-On-A-Keyboard/
How To Change Your Writing On A Keyboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/E74U/HFSH7LFJ/FTCE74UHFSH7LFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/E74U/HFSH7LFJ/FTCE74UHFSH7LFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/E74U/HFSH7LFJ/FTCE74UHFSH7LFJ.SMALL.jpg SJF007 Please favorite or follow me First Step First you go to the keyboard of your iPod touch Second Step Second you hold a letter then it will show different ways of writing it then click on it In The End In the end it will show it differently and that's how you do it
By: SJF007

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 18:44:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plug-it-In-How-to-Hack-Your-Sifteo-Base-for-Bigge/
Plug it In: How to Hack Your Sifteo Base for Bigger Audio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/D5G0/HFD1DL9U/FWVD5G0HFD1DL9U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/D5G0/HFD1DL9U/FWVD5G0HFD1DL9U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/D5G0/HFD1DL9U/FWVD5G0HFD1DL9U.SMALL.jpg jdub.sifteo Ever imagine what you could do with something that someone else created but put a spin on it? Ever feel that urge to take something apart and hack it and then put it back together? Well, if you answered yes to any of the previous questions, I would like satisfy that urge for all you hackers, tinker...
By: jdub.sifteo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 16:47:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Powered-Breadboard-Charger/
Battery Powered Breadboard Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/UPAB/HFWSULO2/F13UPABHFWSULO2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/UPAB/HFWSULO2/F13UPABHFWSULO2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/UPAB/HFWSULO2/F13UPABHFWSULO2.SMALL.jpg Dajab343 This shows how to make a battery powered USB charger. Gather Materials 1.) Toggleswitch 2.) 9v Battery connector 3.) 9v Battery 4.) 22 uF capicitor 5.)5mm Led with 200 ohm resistor 6.)7805 voltage regulator 7.) 10 nF capacitor 8.)2 33k ohm resistors 9.) 2 22k ohm resistors 10.) type a female USB ...
By: Dajab343

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 18:24:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Synth-Getting-the-Oscillators-working/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SMALL.jpg jensenr30 Here are some photos of an oscillator design that I have been working on recently. I came up with a simple design for an oscillator using an op amp, a capacitor, and four resistors. The object of this project is to get some good oscillators working to use in a synth. The schematic for the oscillato...
By: jensenr30

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 15:24:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-revive-a-portable-8-Track-tape-player/
How to revive a portable 8-Track tape player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/KCSJ/HG85C6KS/FQ8KCSJHG85C6KS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/KCSJ/HG85C6KS/FQ8KCSJHG85C6KS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/KCSJ/HG85C6KS/FQ8KCSJHG85C6KS.SMALL.jpg ke4mcl *** this instructable takes into account that you have some mechanical dexterity and some experience in disassembling consumer electronics *** lalala music music KERCHUNK! the lowly 8-track tape, abandoned long ago in favor of the cassette tape. they can still be easily found at thrift stores and...
By: ke4mcl

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 15:54:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-by-Fire/
Smartphone Charger Powered by Fire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SMALL.jpg Joohansson Portable, Compact and Adjustable ThermoElectric Emergency Generator. Background: The reason for this project was to solve a problem I have. I sometimes do several days of hiking/backpacking in the wild and I always bring a smartphone with GPS and maybe other electronics. They need electricity a...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:03:17 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/Robug/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SMALL.jpg Robugs This is the first Robug a small electronic model which runs on the 2 1.5v cells with two motors and 2 gearboxes. It self shape with no base as the gearboxes are join together as well as being attached by the battery pack. the third wheel (the back wheel) is a tag along for balance and for support ...
By: Robugs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 10:52:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Encoders-for-DC-Motors/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9VLY/HFWSU3SQ/F7Y9VLYHFWSU3SQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9VLY/HFWSU3SQ/F7Y9VLYHFWSU3SQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9VLY/HFWSU3SQ/F7Y9VLYHFWSU3SQ.SMALL.jpg msaleiro In this instructable I'll show you how to make some really small encoders for your robot's DC motors. The sensors that are used in this instructable are Vishay's TCUT1300 IR Transmissive Sensor with photo-transistor output. Following the sensor's datasheet I designed a small board (10x8mm) that can ...
By: msaleiro

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:03:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Basics-on-the-Canon-Vixia-HFR-32/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/5J7C/HFPTHS32/FSR5J7CHFPTHS32.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/5J7C/HFPTHS32/FSR5J7CHFPTHS32.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/5J7C/HFPTHS32/FSR5J7CHFPTHS32.SMALL.jpg LizzieB22 Just got a Canon Vixia HFR 32 and I wanted to show people that its easy to use and very comfortable to use. It's easy on your budget and for amateur film makers.
By: LizzieB22

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:33:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Eye-Tube-Submitted-by-BayLab-for-the-Instr/
Magic Eye Tube - Submitted by BayLab for the Instructables Sponsorship Program - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/740P/HFSHTN7U/FBU740PHFSHTN7U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/740P/HFSHTN7U/FBU740PHFSHTN7U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/740P/HFSHTN7U/FBU740PHFSHTN7U.SMALL.jpg aloishis89 A Magic Eye tube is an old device that was originally used to indicate how well a radio was tuned to a specific station. In this Instructable, you'll learn how to Magic Eye Tubes work, where to get them, the different kinds of tubes, and how to use them in your projects.  How Magic Eye Tubes Wor...
By: aloishis89

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:40:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-prototyping-a-tutorial/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/PHB1/HFPTEKRN/F3UPHB1HFPTEKRN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/PHB1/HFPTEKRN/F3UPHB1HFPTEKRN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/PHB1/HFPTEKRN/F3UPHB1HFPTEKRN.SMALL.jpg Candymanproductions Here's a little PCB prototyping tutorial I've made, Enjoy!
By: Candymanproductions

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:21:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-large-PCBs-with-a-Sublimation-Machine/
How to make large PCBs with a Sublimation Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/KRJW/HFSH4YXH/FA1KRJWHFSH4YXH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/KRJW/HFSH4YXH/FA1KRJWHFSH4YXH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/KRJW/HFSH4YXH/FA1KRJWHFSH4YXH.SMALL.jpg icecreamterror In this Instructable I'm going to show you how I use a Sublimation Machine to print and etch large PCBs or multiple board. What is a Sublimation Machine!? First, 99% of people will be asking "what is a Sublimation Machine".........and its a good question! A Sublimation Machine is a heat press ...
By: icecreamterror

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:10:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Short-rage-wireless-music-transmitter/
Short rage wireless music transmitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/5PM6/HFSHF2ZJ/FKE5PM6HFSHF2ZJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/5PM6/HFSHF2ZJ/FKE5PM6HFSHF2ZJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/5PM6/HFSHF2ZJ/FKE5PM6HFSHF2ZJ.SMALL.jpg samaddon Now , i am with a short range wireless FM transmitter which can powered through USB. It can take audio signals and transmit it over a short . It's maximum rage is around 100- 150 meters.you can easily listen it over a radio . it's very cheap and easy to build. Fetching Parts All you need are some...
By: samaddon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:05:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Tag-Hardware-Upgrade-LCD-back-light/
Smart Tag Hardware Upgrade: LCD backlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/A3HB/HFSHF2YZ/F78A3HBHFSHF2YZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/A3HB/HFSHF2YZ/F78A3HBHFSHF2YZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/A3HB/HFSHF2YZ/F78A3HBHFSHF2YZ.SMALL.jpg yinghau The original Smart TAG (Malaysia) come with a LCD without backlight, it is incontinent to check bard balance under low ambience light condition. I saw my friend BP Tan modified one unit to get the backlight on, he had happily taught me and gave me some LEDs for modification. See simple steps as belo...
By: yinghau

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:59:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Die-with-Arduino/
LED Die with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/PITJ/HGZNX0UK/FDNPITJHGZNX0UK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/PITJ/HGZNX0UK/FDNPITJHGZNX0UK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/PITJ/HGZNX0UK/FDNPITJHGZNX0UK.SMALL.jpg braulio777 This project is a die that you will do with 7 LEDs, 8 resistors and a small switch.  Once you construct the die, you will connect it to an Arduino hardware to download the program and you can utilize the die by manipulating a small switch. Or you can use a Protoshield Kit for Arduino and assemble y...
By: braulio777

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:11:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-mod-a-common-sense-rc-servo/
How to mod a common sense rc servo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/PM6S/HFPTGW5C/FVZPM6SHFPTGW5C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/PM6S/HFPTGW5C/FVZPM6SHFPTGW5C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/PM6S/HFPTGW5C/FVZPM6SHFPTGW5C.SMALL.jpg Jaxon0077 In this instructable i will show you how to mod a common sense rc feather servo for continuous rotation. the things you need for this 'able are 1. an X-acto knife 2. a jewelry screwdriver (or just a small screwdriver) 3. wire cutters 4. the servo (of course) setting it up, taking it apart the fir...
By: Jaxon0077

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