http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 10:18:04 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Capacitive-Stylus/
DIY Capacitive Stylus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TS6K/H1YOL7O8/FLGTS6KH1YOL7O8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TS6K/H1YOL7O8/FLGTS6KH1YOL7O8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TS6K/H1YOL7O8/FLGTS6KH1YOL7O8.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos Most smart phones and tablets have capacitive touch screens. This is an impressive bit of technology that lets you interact directly with the screen using only your finger. But there is one problem with this kind of interface, messy finger foods. Nobody wants streaks of food all over their sc...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 06:04:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dyno-for-locomotives/
"Dyno" for locomotives - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/P6A2/H29XSA98/FJOP6A2H29XSA98.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/P6A2/H29XSA98/FJOP6A2H29XSA98.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/P6A2/H29XSA98/FJOP6A2H29XSA98.SMALL.jpg zorwick “If you want something done, do it yourself. Yep!” says Mr. Zorg in the Fifth Element. Probably motivates us to start our projects. I am a big fan of model trains but unfortunately I do not have a permanent room but what can I do if I already have a nice collection of trains especially steam engine...
By: zorwick

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 12:30:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MIB-Neurolizer-Gun/
MIB Neuralizer Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/WGCN/H1YOHN6Q/FNPWGCNH1YOHN6Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/WGCN/H1YOHN6Q/FNPWGCNH1YOHN6Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/WGCN/H1YOHN6Q/FNPWGCNH1YOHN6Q.SMALL.jpg florlayamp     Have you ever had the problem of needing to keep aliens or secret double agents still while you fumble for that gadget in your pocket to erase their memories; but while doing so all they escape because you drop the neurolizer on the ground and it goes off on you? Then to top it off your boss s...
By: florlayamp

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 15:38:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Battery-Analyzer-Recycler/
Laptop Battery Analyzer /Recycler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/H7O8/H1JUI7T2/F1PH7O8H1JUI7T2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/H7O8/H1JUI7T2/F1PH7O8H1JUI7T2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/H7O8/H1JUI7T2/F1PH7O8H1JUI7T2.SMALL.jpg splats I started out , when at work they had pile of battery packs for laptop computers , that no longer worked. Well I know that most (not all ) Battery packs for Laptops are made up of a bunch of 18650 Li-Ion Battery Cells , and it is usually only one or 2 cells that go bad in a Pack making the entire ba...
By: splats

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:28:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Spy-phone/
DIY Spy phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/XFMP/H1ENBYZO/FLTXFMPH1ENBYZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/XFMP/H1ENBYZO/FLTXFMPH1ENBYZO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/XFMP/H1ENBYZO/FLTXFMPH1ENBYZO.SMALL.jpg mkarvonen This project is good for learning the basic idea about electronics and its fun to do. The build is very easy to make and safe to use (no hazardous parts). The idea about spy phone is that it looks like an ordinary phone. I made this instructable just for the spy contest (and have thousand ideas t...
By: mkarvonen

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:47:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-headphone-adapter-with-MIC-and-REMOTE-for-sm/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/PYHD/GXUZENUY/FPWPYHDGXUZENUY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/PYHD/GXUZENUY/FPWPYHDGXUZENUY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/PYHD/GXUZENUY/FPWPYHDGXUZENUY.SMALL.jpg depotbassam This video shows the explanation of a DIY project: An adaptor that connects to the audio input of any smartphone. This adaptor has a microphone and a button, allowing the user to connect any headphones (your personal, expensive fancy ones) and at the same time have the feature of pausing/playing th...
By: depotbassam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:26:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LCD-Screen-Gantry/
LCD Screen Gantry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/TZVC/H1426KGM/FPMTZVCH1426KGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/TZVC/H1426KGM/FPMTZVCH1426KGM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/TZVC/H1426KGM/FPMTZVCH1426KGM.SMALL.jpg andrew.spencer.2 Shown here is a monster screen gantry, with a 22" screen mounted to a gantry with a 1.5m (5 foot) maximum reach. The gantry is self balancing so you just shift the screen to position and leave it there, no mean feat with a 5kg screen! The screen is mounted in an aluminum surround for the modern, m...
By: andrew.spencer.2

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:34:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Box-with-a-Music-Lock/
Box with a Music Lock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/T9U0/H0FLNR8C/F5FT9U0H0FLNR8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/T9U0/H0FLNR8C/F5FT9U0H0FLNR8C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/T9U0/H0FLNR8C/F5FT9U0H0FLNR8C.SMALL.jpg basil.shikin There are a lot of locks out there. There are locks open with a key, with a combination of digits, with various bodily parts, or with a correct geolocation. I decided to make a lock that I have not seen yet. Since I am learning to play piano an idea for this project came quite naturally. I decided t...
By: basil.shikin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:53:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-Button-Protector/
Amazon Kindle Fire Button Protector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/RTM7/H0A2HEWS/FKTRTM7H0A2HEWS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/RTM7/H0A2HEWS/FKTRTM7H0A2HEWS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/RTM7/H0A2HEWS/FKTRTM7H0A2HEWS.SMALL.jpg mutantferret Well I have had the Amazon Kindle Fire since it came out and I really enjoy it except for 1 little tiny thing: The Power Button. I can't tell you how many times I have accidentally bumped it and it turns off or in some cases turns on. It is by far the most irritating thing about this device. How cou...
By: mutantferret

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:02:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GPS-HP-charger-for-bikes/
bicycle GPS / HP charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/1XFH/H05NP4SS/FJL1XFHH05NP4SS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/1XFH/H05NP4SS/FJL1XFHH05NP4SS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/1XFH/H05NP4SS/FJL1XFHH05NP4SS.SMALL.jpg momon_crot provide tools and materials such as the following tools: solder, tin, cutter, insulation etc. material: bicycle dynamo, 2 ea 220μF capacitor elco, 1 ea 1 ampere diode, IC 7805 1 ea and cable assembled components as shown below after all is assembled, insulation on the armature circuit and ...
By: momon_crot

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:36:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bend-an-Optical-Mouse-to-hear-surface-textures/
Bend/hack an Optical Mouse to hear surface textures. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SMALL.jpg ZVUHO You will hear a pen drawing, the newspaper, wooden planks, marble. Just move the modified mouse over it. It may prove usefull for blind people. Anything but solid colors will sound. Im working on makeing it convert uniformly colored surfaces to a musical note that tells the person how dark or brigh...
By: ZVUHO

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:39:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-electronics-that-fell-in-water/
How to fix sound in electronics that fell in water - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/S0Z7/GYZNVDTY/FX5S0Z7GYZNVDTY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/S0Z7/GYZNVDTY/FX5S0Z7GYZNVDTY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/S0Z7/GYZNVDTY/FX5S0Z7GYZNVDTY.SMALL.jpg TheMacyC Almost a year ago, water fell into my ipod and the sound wasn't working anymore.. i could hear sounds when i plug my earphones, but i can't hear anything without them !! later then, my aunt told me to put my ipod in rice for a couple of days.. i didn't think it would work since many people pay $20-3...
By: TheMacyC

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:58:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Slothfurnacecom-presents-The-ROTJ-Luke-Skywalker/
Slothfurnace.com presents: The ROTJ Luke Skywalker Lightsaber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/TOEN/GYZNVV4K/F21TOENGYZNVV4K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/TOEN/GYZNVV4K/F21TOENGYZNVV4K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/TOEN/GYZNVV4K/F21TOENGYZNVV4K.SMALL.jpg Slothfurnace A Return Of The Jedi Luke Saber, with crystal chamber, thin neck, and detachable blade.  Normally this kind of thing takes me about 4 to 6 months, this one took four, as I was under a deadline for Christmas.  This instructable was written based on my step by step photodocumentary at  http://www.slot...
By: Slothfurnace

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:05:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-saving-TV-B-Gone-with-regionrange-selecti/
Battery saving TV-B-Gone with region/range selection switches - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/LMD1/GYQESVCF/FF5LMD1GYQESVCF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/LMD1/GYQESVCF/FF5LMD1GYQESVCF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/LMD1/GYQESVCF/FF5LMD1GYQESVCF.SMALL.jpg JeonLab What is the TV-B-Gone? TV-B-Gone is a small gadget that can turn on and off virtually any TV in the world developed and sold as a kit by Adafruit. They also provide the source code and compiled firmware under Creative Common Share Alike license. I would like to thank original developers at Adafruit ...
By: JeonLab

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:12:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Invisible-Earphones/
Make Your Own Invisible Earphones (including step by step video) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/Q4CY/GYR36316/FWDQ4CYGYR36316.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/Q4CY/GYR36316/FWDQ4CYGYR36316.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/Q4CY/GYR36316/FWDQ4CYGYR36316.SMALL.jpg Frank_GuYun The video step by step tutorial It is better to watch this video in HD formats. How to use this invisible earphones?         First you need to put a tiny magnet in one of  your ears or put two in both of  your ears. Then you need to wear a coil necklace which is connected with an a...
By: Frank_GuYun

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:15:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hidden-Bookshelf-Light-Switch/
Hidden Bookshelf Light Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/IXON/GYO8A99H/FGHIXONGYO8A99H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/IXON/GYO8A99H/FGHIXONGYO8A99H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/IXON/GYO8A99H/FGHIXONGYO8A99H.SMALL.jpg Improbable Construct This instuctible will show you how to turn an ordinary hardback book into a hidden switch for a lamp or other corded device. Last fall, I was looking for a gift for my wife and came across the Secret Passageway Switch at Blight Designs (http://blightdesign.com/misc_book.html).  Blight Designs was s...
By: Improbable Construct

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:54:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/create-an-iPad-or-Kindle-book-cover-using-sugru/
Make an iPad or Kindle case from an old book and sugru - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/6KI9/GVZQ6L29/FGP6KI9GVZQ6L29.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/6KI9/GVZQ6L29/FGP6KI9GVZQ6L29.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/6KI9/GVZQ6L29/FGP6KI9GVZQ6L29.SMALL.jpg projectsugru Mattia from Italy first made this project and sent us the images below for the sugru gallery. We thought it was amazing. So what's the best thing to do with amazing projects? Make a step by step instructable to help everyone make their own of course! Oh, and we thought it would be cool to make one ...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:25:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Glove-Controlled-Electric-Mountainboard-/
Wireless Glove-Controlled Electric Mountainboard: An Analysis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/24DD/GXUZEJNM/FU524DDGXUZEJNM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/24DD/GXUZEJNM/FU524DDGXUZEJNM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/24DD/GXUZEJNM/FU524DDGXUZEJNM.SMALL.jpg aguzmanballen Hey guys!  So I finally decided to make a page that has everything you could possibly know about my project.  Even though I had previously answered everyone's questions, they were usually through a message.  Because of that, I was usually asked the same questions and I figure making this instructabl...
By: aguzmanballen

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:04:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Machines-From-Paperclips/
Building Machines From Paperclips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/JF8B/GXQPMOCZ/FT3JF8BGXQPMOCZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/JF8B/GXQPMOCZ/FT3JF8BGXQPMOCZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/JF8B/GXQPMOCZ/FT3JF8BGXQPMOCZ.SMALL.jpg biochemtronics Several months ago I awoke one morning with an idea for a project. I had gone to bed thinking about a presentation I am going to make to a group of middle and high school technology teachers in a couple of months. I wanted to come up with a simple and inexpensive projects they could use to teach the...
By: biochemtronics

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:36:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tablet-Stand/
Tablet Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/5MVT/GXL5OO57/FFD5MVTGXL5OO57.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/5MVT/GXL5OO57/FFD5MVTGXL5OO57.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/5MVT/GXL5OO57/FFD5MVTGXL5OO57.SMALL.jpg Grand-Pa Ok . haven't been here for a while and figured it was time for a new one. My family went together and got me a BB Playbook for Christmas. I was blown away. I found it kinda hard to hang onto all the time because of it's size so I decided it's time to make a desk stand for it. I didn't even look to s...
By: Grand-Pa

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:52:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Keurig-Coffee-Maker-Automatic-Filler-Circuit/
Keurig Coffee Maker Automatic Filler Circuit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/RN6Y/GX1N7VIY/FQ6RN6YGX1N7VIY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/RN6Y/GX1N7VIY/FQ6RN6YGX1N7VIY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/RN6Y/GX1N7VIY/FQ6RN6YGX1N7VIY.SMALL.jpg MikeG-EET This is a really neat project, it makes the Keurig even easier to use. It also prevents a common problem that occurs with my model of machine (B40): sometimes the float on the reservoir doesn't register and thinks it is empty.  I just make it fill, just before it is supposed to register as empty.  H...
By: MikeG-EET

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2012 15:51:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CoreControl-DIY/
CoreControl DIY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/PJ09/GWLXEPP5/FMDPJ09GWLXEPP5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/PJ09/GWLXEPP5/FMDPJ09GWLXEPP5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/PJ09/GWLXEPP5/FMDPJ09GWLXEPP5.SMALL.jpg gyronictonic Designed by two Stanford professors, the Avacore Core Control is a heat extractor for the human body which will provide an athlete the ability to recover more quickly than natural methods such as sweating. An interesting product, but with a price tag of $3000, I doubt the the public will get their h...
By: gyronictonic

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:48:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-Humidifier-1/
Desktop Humidifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/42XP/GWF60RFV/FRP42XPGWF60RFV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/42XP/GWF60RFV/FRP42XPGWF60RFV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/42XP/GWF60RFV/FRP42XPGWF60RFV.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily Every winter its the same thing. Temperatures drop, the air gets dry and noses start running away. One thing that helps is having a good humidifier in your home. But hat about your office at work? Most humidifiers i see are pretty big and would take up too much desk space. Not to mention can be over...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:20:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Tree-Stock-Ticker/
Christmas Tree Stock Ticker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/K0IN/GW88OLJA/FGCK0INGW88OLJA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/K0IN/GW88OLJA/FGCK0INGW88OLJA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/K0IN/GW88OLJA/FGCK0INGW88OLJA.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster The Tannenbaum Ticker is a Christmas tree ornament that changes color based on how your stocks are doing.  Here's a little demo; US and international stocks, commodities, and bonds can be tracked, including market-wide and industry indexes  Trade data is polled every 30 seconds during the ...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:52:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Communicating-with-a-Pro-Lite-LED-Display-Cable-C/
Communicating with a Pro-Lite LED Display, Cable Construction and Protocol - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/I3IA/GVO98W89/FZHI3IAGVO98W89.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/I3IA/GVO98W89/FZHI3IAGVO98W89.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/I3IA/GVO98W89/FZHI3IAGVO98W89.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver I had a Pro-Lite display that I had picked up cheap without any communication cable, or any software, lying around in my shop. At least I had the remote, but it was slow and I never thought I would actually use it like that. It was high time that I got around to making a cable and looking into the p...
By: fjordcarver

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 20:15:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Funtendo-A-multistick-retro-controller-for-your-/
Funtendo - A multistick retro controller for your PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/HQW2/GVJCJ10I/F8JHQW2GVJCJ10I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/HQW2/GVJCJ10I/F8JHQW2GVJCJ10I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/HQW2/GVJCJ10I/F8JHQW2GVJCJ10I.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster Funtendo is a completely self contained retro gaming & controller system for your PC. It is capable of using the original Nintendo controller, the N64 controller, and the Wii Classic controller at the same time! Funtendo is USB powered, and also contains a flash drive which will contain the projec...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:32:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mint-Tin-Personal-Alarm/
Mint Tin Personal Alarm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2L/AEV8/GVA8VCJU/F2LAEV8GVA8VCJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2L/AEV8/GVA8VCJU/F2LAEV8GVA8VCJU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2L/AEV8/GVA8VCJU/F2LAEV8GVA8VCJU.SMALL.jpg x2Jiggy Combine a mint tin, piezo siren and some basic components into a personal alarm that's both functional and visually pleasing. This design involves connecting a 12 volt A23 battery to a piezo siren through a toggle switch and a tact switch. The toggle switch is used to arm the device (preventing acci...
By: x2Jiggy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:28:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/kindle-fire-tentacle-cozy/
Kindle Fire tentacle cozy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/38IC/GV9CEQSU/FKS38ICGV9CEQSU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/38IC/GV9CEQSU/FKS38ICGV9CEQSU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/38IC/GV9CEQSU/FKS38ICGV9CEQSU.SMALL.jpg RaisedByRobots So you got your new Kindle, but it doesn't come with a protective case.  You could buy one of course, but for 5 dollars and in 20 minutes you could make one that has tentacles! materials 4 tentacle sponges from Dollar Tree ($4) 1 CD book with zipper from Dollar Tree ($1) needle and thread scisso...
By: RaisedByRobots

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:27:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-LED-Pocket-Light/
Easy LED Pocket Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/JN3H/GV9CEE8K/F9IJN3HGV9CEE8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/JN3H/GV9CEE8K/F9IJN3HGV9CEE8K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/JN3H/GV9CEE8K/F9IJN3HGV9CEE8K.SMALL.jpg toasterburn This tiny flashlight is super easy to make and only costs about $10 in parts! The Parts First, you will need a project box big enough to hold all the components. You can purchase these at RadioShack; I purchased mine online. An altoids tin would also work. Whatever works for you aesthetically. Y...
By: toasterburn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:15:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Adjustable-Tablet-Stand/
Make an Adjustable Tablet Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/12V2/GV525NGR/FQ512V2GV525NGR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/12V2/GV525NGR/FQ512V2GV525NGR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/12V2/GV525NGR/FQ512V2GV525NGR.SMALL.jpg spike3579 Last year I got tablet fever.  I schemed of ways to rationalize buying a tablet and came up with a perfectly plausible reason to buy one.  (right honey?) I have a giant pile of recipes that I have printed off the internet as well as other recipes and notes that I've collected over the past 25 years...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:59:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Advent-Calendar-for-Geeks/
Advent Calendar for Geeks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/A50O/GV5S5JEU/FPFA50OGV5S5JEU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/A50O/GV5S5JEU/FPFA50OGV5S5JEU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/A50O/GV5S5JEU/FPFA50OGV5S5JEU.SMALL.jpg mischka The "Advent Calendar for Geeks" is a perfect present for your nerdy friends. It has some awesome features like: looks really nerdy you just need to buy the parts, your nerdy friend has the fun making it 24 different switching stats no glue, no soldering all parts are re-usable ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:10:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Incredible-Vinyl-Record-Block-and-Bar-Cleaner/
Block and Bar Vinyl Record Cleaner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/PQOW/GV1HFIR0/FTRPQOWGV1HFIR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/PQOW/GV1HFIR0/FTRPQOWGV1HFIR0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/PQOW/GV1HFIR0/FTRPQOWGV1HFIR0.SMALL.jpg bfk If you're into vinyl records and you get yours at the same places I do, at flea markets, yard sales and Goodwill, you know how frustrating those "snap, crackle and pops" can be.  Trying to get the decades-old dust and crud that causes those noises out of the grooves can easily turn into an all-day a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:24:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Xbox-Hackintosh/
Xbox Hackintosh casemod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/20OA/GUOAF1YL/FYP20OAGUOAF1YL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/20OA/GUOAF1YL/FYP20OAGUOAF1YL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/20OA/GUOAF1YL/FYP20OAGUOAF1YL.SMALL.jpg mkarvonen This is a Xbox Hackintosh. I had an old and broken xbox so i decided to put a pc in to it and install hackintosh to it. This is a "guide" which gives you the basic idea how to stuff all in there and what parts to use... This is my first instructables and my main language is not english so this might...
By: mkarvonen

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 09:50:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vacuum-bug-zapper/
Vacuum bug zapper! (Updated) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/7ZU9/GUKZRLLL/FUN7ZU9GUKZRLLL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/7ZU9/GUKZRLLL/FUN7ZU9GUKZRLLL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/7ZU9/GUKZRLLL/FUN7ZU9GUKZRLLL.SMALL.jpg Electorials Hello there, This is a little bug-zapper that works with a computer FAN and a CCFL inverter. The insects will get sucked-in and then get zapped by a 2kV arc :D It's powered by a 9V battery and is easy to use. The compact design also makes it mobile. A video of the zapper in action: Requirem...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:04:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fog-Chiller-for-Cheap-Fog-Machine/
Fog Chiller for Cheap Fog Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/QS19/GTYSUXRO/F5FQS19GTYSUXRO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/QS19/GTYSUXRO/F5FQS19GTYSUXRO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/QS19/GTYSUXRO/F5FQS19GTYSUXRO.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver I purchased one of those cheap fog machines (30$) for Halloween this year. It works fine, and it even comes with an IR remote for stealthy operation! It did what it should, it spewed out some fog, but it was hardly as satisfying as I had hoped. The smoke dissipated quickly and didn't have a whole lo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:18:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-Power-Supply-v12/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/3ICR/GTWPCO4N/FR43ICRGTWPCO4N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/3ICR/GTWPCO4N/FR43ICRGTWPCO4N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/3ICR/GTWPCO4N/FR43ICRGTWPCO4N.SMALL.jpg brdavid I do not have time right now to put an instructable together, however I thought I would post this to get others to come up with better looking desktop power supplies. This one has a 1.24 - 10v DC out with amp and voltage meters, a 12v out, 5 v out with amp and voltage meter, and a 110v AC voltage ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:52:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-ring-light-for-microscopes-and-loupes/
LED ring light for microscopes and loupes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/XN2O/GTO4P5OL/FT0XN2OGTO4P5OL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/XN2O/GTO4P5OL/FT0XN2OGTO4P5OL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/XN2O/GTO4P5OL/FT0XN2OGTO4P5OL.SMALL.jpg balline Most microscopes, eye loupes, and optical comparators do not have the ability to provide lighting for the top surfaces of the specimen being viewed.  If you want to examine a printed circuit board, you would have to use either ambient light or a hand held flashlight.  This instructable will show you...
By: balline

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:53:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-Ticket-Dispenser/
Mechanical Ticket Dispenser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/JAAF/GTZK8EKH/FVFJAAFGTZK8EKH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/JAAF/GTZK8EKH/FVFJAAFGTZK8EKH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/JAAF/GTZK8EKH/FVFJAAFGTZK8EKH.SMALL.jpg palombo5050 Allrightey....... In this instructible, I came up with the idea of a mechanical ticket dispenser. I volunteer at my local church and usually help with the register / ticket table during carnival events. It's not fun trying to count tickets while there are people in line staring at you. Plus... I lik...
By: palombo5050

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:26:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iFork-The-Superior-Takeaway-Dining-Implement/
iFork- The Superior Takeaway Dining Implement - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/C9HV/GTJS8QQ7/F9PC9HVGTJS8QQ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/C9HV/GTJS8QQ7/F9PC9HVGTJS8QQ7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/C9HV/GTJS8QQ7/F9PC9HVGTJS8QQ7.SMALL.jpg wobbler Sick of cheap plastic or wooden forks from takeaways and chippies? Tired of greasy fingers? Want to stand out in the crowd while you polish off your fish and chips at the bus stop? Look no further, here it is, the high tech  equivalent to the plastic or wooden  fork, the iFork. Needed: 1 fork (the ...
By: wobbler

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Oct 2011 09:30:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-simple-digital-telescope/
Make simple digital telescope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/5M8S/GTIEVZ8M/FZ75M8SGTIEVZ8M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/5M8S/GTIEVZ8M/FZ75M8SGTIEVZ8M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/5M8S/GTIEVZ8M/FZ75M8SGTIEVZ8M.SMALL.jpg crishrx Build your own high range telescope, using Webcam, PVC pipes and a scrap camera lens. Requirements: TELESCOPE 1. Lens (Long focal length) 2. Webcam CCD circuit 3. 50mm camera lens 4. 60/50mm (Diameter) PVC pipe and joints TRIPOD 1. 20/25mm (Diameter) PVC pipe/Joints 2. Nut & bolts 3. Mount Constr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Oct 2011 03:08:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorizing-the-Doctor-Who-Pinball-Dalek/
Motorizing the Doctor Who Pinball Dalek - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/7YRL/GTGD4IDU/FWX7YRLGTGD4IDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/7YRL/GTGD4IDU/FWX7YRLGTGD4IDU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/7YRL/GTGD4IDU/FWX7YRLGTGD4IDU.SMALL.jpg diypinball Got yourself a classic 1992 Bally Doctor Who pinball? Did you know the first units coming off the assembly line had a moving Dalek robot? The bean counters axed it for cost reasons. But now you can add it back, and it's better than ever! These instructions cover how to install the Ultimate Dr Who Wo...
By: diypinball

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2011 16:50:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dracula-Does-the-Weather/
Dracula Does the Weather - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/GUAD/GSUT37Q6/FVFGUADGSUT37Q6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/GUAD/GSUT37Q6/FVFGUADGSUT37Q6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/GUAD/GSUT37Q6/FVFGUADGSUT37Q6.SMALL.jpg mrdovie With Halloween just around the corner, a pop up Dracula came to mind for my projects using pine scales well soaked in salt water. I had a large one that really responded well to changes in humidity, so with tongue depressors in hand I set out to build his coffin first. What did one casket say to th...
By: mrdovie

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2011 22:27:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Transform-an-old-laptop-into-a-MP3-player/
Transform an old laptop into a MP3 player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/0ZMU/F54HJ2PO/F3Q0ZMUF54HJ2PO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/0ZMU/F54HJ2PO/F3Q0ZMUF54HJ2PO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/0ZMU/F54HJ2PO/F3Q0ZMUF54HJ2PO.SMALL.jpg tonypascal These instructions (my first, so be nice) show you how I transformed an old laptop with a broken screen (white strips on the screen) into a design MP3 player. Opening the laptop The first thing you'll need is a laptop. I used an old 700MHz laptop with a color screen. The screen has 2 large whit...
By: tonypascal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2007 17:39:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mighty-Mini-Fog-Maker/
Mighty Mini Fog Maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/9ASO/G9BWGNJG/F3O9ASOG9BWGNJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/9ASO/G9BWGNJG/F3O9ASOG9BWGNJG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/9ASO/G9BWGNJG/F3O9ASOG9BWGNJG.SMALL.jpg Kipkay Here is an easy mini fog maker that produces mighty results! What You Need 1. Coffee Can (large size) 2. PC Fan - I used a 60mm 3. 9 Volt Battery and clip 4. Hose. I used a section of pool hose 5. Dry Ice and water Prepare the Fan Blower Lay out the computer fan on the top of the c...
By: Kipkay

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 04:33:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-10-Minute-Abacus-from-Cardboard/
How to Make a Abacus from Cardboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/NQIA/GSOEMWGU/FN9NQIAGSOEMWGU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/NQIA/GSOEMWGU/FN9NQIAGSOEMWGU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/NQIA/GSOEMWGU/FN9NQIAGSOEMWGU.SMALL.jpg Scriptone I'd like to learn how to use an abacus so needed one to practise on. After searching around for discarded boxes, I found several Mooncake and old Paint Brush boxes that would make a colourful looking abacus. This would be a great project for primary-aged children I think to pique an interest in ma...
By: Scriptone

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:23:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rigsby-Machine/
Rigsby Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/85I7/GSK4B713/FV285I7GSK4B713.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/85I7/GSK4B713/FV285I7GSK4B713.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/85I7/GSK4B713/FV285I7GSK4B713.SMALL.jpg mrigsby Complex, costly and performs a useless task. The solar powered car darts from its starting position away from the lamp--only to be returned and repeat the cycle. <br> The runway, in its lowered position, closes a normally open micro switch--allowing p...
By: mrigsby

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:00:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Zero-gravity-reader-stand-from-old-balanced-arm-la/
Zero gravity tablet or ereader floor stand from balanced arm lamp """Sugru Update""" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/UDK0/GS047RPV/FWMUDK0GS047RPV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/UDK0/GS047RPV/FWMUDK0GS047RPV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/UDK0/GS047RPV/FWMUDK0GS047RPV.SMALL.jpg LifeWarrior I never stop reading its probably the best way to learn something new. Though for years I've had one chronic problem that bothers me when holding a book and now a reader, it's the arm fatigue from trying to hold the material at an eye level. I'm not one of those types that can sit for a long time wi...
By: LifeWarrior

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:07:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Levitation-Sculpture/
Magnetic Levitation Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/MOVW/GRYOPNXE/FJ7MOVWGRYOPNXE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/MOVW/GRYOPNXE/FJ7MOVWGRYOPNXE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/MOVW/GRYOPNXE/FJ7MOVWGRYOPNXE.SMALL.jpg jfehr67 Now available for sale! If you like it, but don't have the laser access or don't want to do the casting, follow the links at http://www.cadabralabs.com to get a kit. The Idea: In this instructable, we build a diamagnetic levitation sculpture, complete with easy adjustments for optimizing the levi...
By: jfehr67

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:37:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Simple-Motor/
How to Make a Simple Motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/YYYQ/GRHJHMT2/FSQYYYQGRHJHMT2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/YYYQ/GRHJHMT2/FSQYYYQGRHJHMT2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/YYYQ/GRHJHMT2/FSQYYYQGRHJHMT2.SMALL.jpg Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Here is a fun way to explore the inner workings of a simple motor.  This is a great project for use in the classroom or at home.  Making your own Motor is an excellent introduction into the world of technology.  Materials and tools you will need to create a simple Motor Copper Wire Pape...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:23:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Preventive-Maintenance-for-Spy-Cameras-etc/
Preventive Maintenance for Spy Cameras, etc. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/1OAB/GRFNDSMH/FIR1OABGRFNDSMH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/1OAB/GRFNDSMH/FIR1OABGRFNDSMH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/1OAB/GRFNDSMH/FIR1OABGRFNDSMH.SMALL.jpg sdobbie Some people who own spy pens and various other mini cameras and devices complain about buttons snapping off inside and the device just ending up as the technological equivalent of a vegetable. But you can make your device last much longer with some araldite and some patience. This instructable featu...
By: sdobbie

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