http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 17:08:48 UTC 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 13:04:51 UTC 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 13:47:24 UTC 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:05:20 UTC 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 »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:15:05 UTC 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:54:05 UTC 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 13:25:48 UTC 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:36:46 UTC 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:48:45 UTC 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 »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:20:14 UTC 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 ...
By: mischka

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:10:14 UTC 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...
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:24:04 UTC 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 17:50:51 UTC 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...
By: Electorials

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 15:04:54 UTC 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:00:50 UTC 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 »]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2011 02:07:21 UTC 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 »]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:37:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SciChair-Balancing-Electric-Chair/
SciChair (Balancing Electric Chair) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/QBP8/GRBTNWM2/F9UQBP8GRBTNWM2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/QBP8/GRBTNWM2/F9UQBP8GRBTNWM2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/QBP8/GRBTNWM2/F9UQBP8GRBTNWM2.SMALL.jpg ScitechWA One day whilst at work we decided we would build something cool so we went to the Instructables website for ideas! Our criteria was that it had to be driven by an Arduino! After searching through the vast amounts of really cool projects, we found XenonJohn's Balancing Electric Skateboard   We thoug...
By: ScitechWA

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:43:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Steal-Chopstick-Pens/
No Steal Chopstick Pens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/MF0B/GQX1NUJ1/F9PMF0BGQX1NUJ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/MF0B/GQX1NUJ1/F9PMF0BGQX1NUJ1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/MF0B/GQX1NUJ1/F9PMF0BGQX1NUJ1.SMALL.jpg LifeWarrior Every time I lay a pen down on my desk someone takes it, Sick and tired one day I happened across the weekly challenge that had to do with Chopsticks, Then it hit me what’s the only pen that people don't take? It's those ones that have obviously been chewed on, no one like using a pen that's been in...
By: LifeWarrior

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2011 22:47:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wedding-Butterfly/
Wedding Butterfly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/3S23/GQ3FZLU5/FH83S23GQ3FZLU5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/3S23/GQ3FZLU5/FH83S23GQ3FZLU5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/3S23/GQ3FZLU5/FH83S23GQ3FZLU5.SMALL.jpg contrechoc An interactive butterfly for in your hair! A friend of mine wants to marry like a butterfly! So she asked me to make an interactive butterfly on a hairpin, to put in it her hair. Is this possible, she asked? Of course this is possible! The biggest problem in hardware was finding a small servomotor,...
By: contrechoc

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:46:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Spirograph/
Laser Spirograph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/DO8V/GP7IFX4D/FQCDO8VGP7IFX4D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/DO8V/GP7IFX4D/FQCDO8VGP7IFX4D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/DO8V/GP7IFX4D/FQCDO8VGP7IFX4D.SMALL.jpg randofo Break out your Pink Floyd albums, because it is time for you to have your own personal laser show. In fact, it cannot be stressed enough just how much "awesome" you are getting out of such an easy to build device. Watching the patterns spiral out of this little box onto a large wall is much more mes...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2011 22:57:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Stretchy-Pop-Tab-Watch/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/L6U9/GCPZMH37/F9EL6U9GCPZMH37.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/L6U9/GCPZMH37/F9EL6U9GCPZMH37.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/L6U9/GCPZMH37/F9EL6U9GCPZMH37.SMALL.jpg Ryutso Got a watch that was too small. Made the wrist strap bigger by replacing it. Follow this instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-belts-and-bracelets-out-of-soda-pop-ta/ substituting elastic thread for string. And instead of tying it off, tie it to a watch and wear it. My watch st...
By: Ryutso

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:24:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Altoids-iPhone-iPod-Charger/
Solar Altoids iPhone/ iPod Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/ZRC0/GOZIPDN2/FJPZRC0GOZIPDN2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/ZRC0/GOZIPDN2/FJPZRC0GOZIPDN2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/ZRC0/GOZIPDN2/FJPZRC0GOZIPDN2.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman I love my iPhone 4 to death.  I really do.  Even if it sucks juice faster than a 1st grader at snack time and I often find myself on low power with a long train ride ahead of me. I originally made my Altoids USB Charger to use with my iPhone, only to find that Apple being Apple doesn't let it's pr...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:17:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tims-Portable-5W12VDC-45AH-Solar-Charge-Power-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/L55G/GKAYY7IT/FY3L55GGKAYY7IT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/L55G/GKAYY7IT/FY3L55GGKAYY7IT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/L55G/GKAYY7IT/FY3L55GGKAYY7IT.SMALL.jpg Timothy Wooi This Project is primarily design for charging communication equipment & gadgets like Laptops,Hand phones, GPS, LED lights while doing mission work in remote area without Grid Electricity Supply. The capacity of the Power Supply is sized for above personal equipment with portability,availability of ...
By: Timothy Wooi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:23:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous-Surveillance-Camera/
Autonomous Surveillance Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/A39U/GNXX0PHQ/F74A39UGNXX0PHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/A39U/GNXX0PHQ/F74A39UGNXX0PHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/A39U/GNXX0PHQ/F74A39UGNXX0PHQ.SMALL.jpg basil.shikin I would like tell you about a DIY surveillance camera I have built. It is quite different from anything out there on the market. It works for up to a month on a single charge and emails surveillance updates over cellular network. All you need to do is send it an email and the camera would reply you ...
By: basil.shikin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 May 2011 17:00:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/This-High-Voltage-Click-Clack-Toy-Rocks/
This High Voltage Click-Clack Toy Rocks! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/H4F0/GNFSJWTA/F5MH4F0GNFSJWTA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/H4F0/GNFSJWTA/F5MH4F0GNFSJWTA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/H4F0/GNFSJWTA/F5MH4F0GNFSJWTA.SMALL.jpg brazilero2008    Here are two electrostatic versions of a retro Click-Clack toy that was popular in high schools back in '70s. Version 1.0 is the super-budget model. Parts (excluding the power supply) amount to almost nothing. A description of the more expensive and upgraded 2.0 version pictured on the Intro page...
By: brazilero2008

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 05:01:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Mantis-weedeater-cultivator/
"MAD MANTIS" weedeater cultivator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z2Q3/GA0O3O1M/FK9Z2Q3GA0O3O1M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z2Q3/GA0O3O1M/FK9Z2Q3GA0O3O1M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z2Q3/GA0O3O1M/FK9Z2Q3GA0O3O1M.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 Well i had bought a troy bilt 4 stroke weed eater from lowes and i also bought the tiller attachment with it .Well trouble  was to use it you have to bend over to about 2 feet off the ground for it to do cultivate anything .Ouch back breaker ill tell you !! So naturally the 70 dollar attachm...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jun 2010 07:56:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-A-Team-Egg-An-easter-egg-playing-The-A-Team-/
The A-Team Egg - An easter egg playing The A-Team title melody if you shake it! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/EPI2/GMQ2LIA6/FMQEPI2GMQ2LIA6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/EPI2/GMQ2LIA6/FMQEPI2GMQ2LIA6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/EPI2/GMQ2LIA6/FMQEPI2GMQ2LIA6.SMALL.jpg mischka The A-Team Egg ist an Easteregg that plays the title melody of the A-Team each time you shake it. I made it as an easter present for my brother who is a big fan of The A-Team. But if you dont like the A-Team, you can change the melody and decoration to make it a fan-egg of your sisters favorite roc...
By: mischka

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:40:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Travel-AA-Solar-Charger-Altoids/
Travel AA Solar Charger - Altoids! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/JRSZ/GMFIPZ51/FWOJRSZGMFIPZ51.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/JRSZ/GMFIPZ51/FWOJRSZGMFIPZ51.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/JRSZ/GMFIPZ51/FWOJRSZGMFIPZ51.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman I do a lot of camping in the summer and like to travel light.  I also love taking photos and hate it when my batteries die right before I take an awesome photo. Thus I decided to design a little battery recharger that was small, light weight, and cute.  Ok, the cute part wasn't the original idea bu...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:57:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Miller-Penny-battery/
Miller- Penny battery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/PULQ/GLU0HTC5/F3KPULQGLU0HTC5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/PULQ/GLU0HTC5/F3KPULQGLU0HTC5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/PULQ/GLU0HTC5/F3KPULQGLU0HTC5.SMALL.jpg seniorhigh Okay, so I've looked around for an idea for an instructable. And I found one that I want to do my own rendition of, the penny battery. So this idea is not completely original, I'm not claiming it as mine. I'm just using the materials and methods that I think will be the most effective. My hope is to...
By: seniorhigh

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Apr 2011 18:54:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Wifi-radio/
Build your own Wifi radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/AZZH/GLFUDRE7/FQUAZZHGLFUDRE7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/AZZH/GLFUDRE7/FQUAZZHGLFUDRE7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/AZZH/GLFUDRE7/FQUAZZHGLFUDRE7.SMALL.jpg janw The internet hosts lots and lots of online radiostreams, most of them with a certain theme, ranging from old time classics to Tibetian riverdancing. I must admit that I love to listen to them while I'm building stuff, as I can choose the music I like without listening to the same cd's over and ove...
By: janw

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:07:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Sound-Tube-message-in-a-bottle/
Make a Sound Tube (message in a bottle) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/ZO79/GLGCJARU/F1HZO79GLGCJARU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/ZO79/GLGCJARU/F1HZO79GLGCJARU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/ZO79/GLGCJARU/F1HZO79GLGCJARU.SMALL.jpg ynze A sound tube is a very intuitive gadget: Make a sound in one end of the tube. Close it to store the sound inside the tube. Release the sound by opening the tube's other end. To indicate that a message is waiting to be released, a string of leds lights up when the tube is put down vertically, with t...
By: ynze

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:48:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Glove-Talk-to-the-Hand/
Bluetooth Glove: Talk to the Hand! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/VCFM/GJQEISJC/FV7VCFMGJQEISJC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/VCFM/GJQEISJC/FV7VCFMGJQEISJC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/VCFM/GJQEISJC/FV7VCFMGJQEISJC.SMALL.jpg rachel This shows how I took apart a bluetooth headset and sewed it into a glove, so that I can talk on the phone just by holding my hand up to my head as if I were pretending to talk on the phone!  But I really am!  Yeah I'm a huge dork, but this is seriously fun to do... I only used a very basic s...
By: rachel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2011 09:47:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Aperture-v2/
Cardboard Aperture: v2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/LST7/GJPJLJ7E/FZBLST7GJPJLJ7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/LST7/GJPJLJ7E/FZBLST7GJPJLJ7E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/LST7/GJPJLJ7E/FZBLST7GJPJLJ7E.SMALL.jpg Sidneys1 After a little more research, I have managed to improve my Cardboard Aperture greatly! This Instructable is based off of a project of mine to design a working aperture out of around-the-house materials. I had just seen an awesome set of Steampunk goggles by Gogglerman that had a very nice brass ape...
By: Sidneys1

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Feb 2011 19:45:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Segstick/
Seg...stick. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/IYYE/GI0TLM6L/FLHIYYEGI0TLM6L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/IYYE/GI0TLM6L/FLHIYYEGI0TLM6L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/IYYE/GI0TLM6L/FLHIYYEGI0TLM6L.SMALL.jpg scolton Do-it-yourself self-balancing...things...have been around almost as long as commercial self-balancing things. Obviously the homemade versions are not as smooth, reliable, or failsafe as the real thing, but they are still pretty captivating. And they make great mechanical/electrical builds with some ...
By: scolton

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Dec 2010 02:41:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Automatic-Button-Pusher/
The Automatic Button Pusher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/SUZT/GHRSTJMK/FGVSUZTGHRSTJMK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/SUZT/GHRSTJMK/FGVSUZTGHRSTJMK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/SUZT/GHRSTJMK/FGVSUZTGHRSTJMK.SMALL.jpg travis7s The Automatic Button Pusher (or ABP from now on) is a quirky little device that will simply extend its "pusher" at a user set time. I originally designed this device as a simple way to schedule my Roomba robotic vacuum to clean while I was at work The device will use a ordinary digital alarm clock ...
By: travis7s

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 03:48:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-your-pandigital-E-Reader-into-an-Android-tabl/
Hack your pandigital E-Reader into an Android tablet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QXQM/GHFJYBV0/FTHQXQMGHFJYBV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QXQM/GHFJYBV0/FTHQXQMGHFJYBV0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QXQM/GHFJYBV0/FTHQXQMGHFJYBV0.SMALL.jpg kyle brinkerhoff so it occured to me yesterday that this stupid pandigital e-reader was actually a super locked down version of andriod that lacked the regular interface, i mean Heck, it said it ran on android right on the side of the box!  but since it was supposed to be a "e-reader" the manufacture locked down the...
By: kyle brinkerhoff

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:38:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Viewing-Myself-in-3rd-Person/
Viewing Myself in 3rd Person - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/6FJY/GHTLUO0L/F1U6FJYGHTLUO0L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/6FJY/GHTLUO0L/F1U6FJYGHTLUO0L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/6FJY/GHTLUO0L/F1U6FJYGHTLUO0L.SMALL.jpg BigRedRocket This is a project which will literally pull your mind out from your head.  The whole idea is to view ourselves live in 3rd person. A camera will be mounted to ourselves looking at us from behind. A video goggle setup will then allow us to only see ourselves in 3rd person. We will explore how to ma...
By: BigRedRocket

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:14:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-Free-Tactical-Pressure-Switch/
How To Make a (Free) Tactical Pressure Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/E7NB/GFA43LIW/FSAE7NBGFA43LIW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/E7NB/GFA43LIW/FSAE7NBGFA43LIW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/E7NB/GFA43LIW/FSAE7NBGFA43LIW.SMALL.jpg Patman27 This Instructable details how to make a professional-grade (waterproof) tactical pressure switch for activating rifle-mounted lasers, scopes, TacLights, scopes, etc. I found that quite frequently I accidentally left the laser on my red dot sight turned on. This led to more than one dead battery whe...
By: Patman27

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:32:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-0-Coil-Gun/
The $0 Coil Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/KE98/GELSQEKC/FGFKE98GELSQEKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/KE98/GELSQEKC/FGFKE98GELSQEKC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/KE98/GELSQEKC/FGFKE98GELSQEKC.SMALL.jpg HM-Innovations We've all been there, you see something cool online, you want to figure out how is done but no one seems to want to help you. So you look up videos on Youtube and all that you find are even better and even military grade coil guns. http://blip.tv/file/3059790 But nothing that's really going to help...
By: HM-Innovations

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 04:46:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Most-Useful-Machine/
The Most Useful Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/49TC/GC4G95CO/FV649TCGC4G95CO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/49TC/GC4G95CO/FV649TCGC4G95CO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/49TC/GC4G95CO/FV649TCGC4G95CO.SMALL.jpg randofo What do you make for a man that has most everything; a tiny waving flag, sprouts to keep him healthy and an automatic pill dispenser just in case the sprouts fail? It wasn't immediately clear. So, I looked at his profile to see what he likes. From what I could tell he liked useless machines, gear cl...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Aug 2010 06:05:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Powered-Calculator/
Water Powered Calculator (Original) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/SFFT/GBF5KY89/FWJSFFTGBF5KY89.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/SFFT/GBF5KY89/FWJSFFTGBF5KY89.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/SFFT/GBF5KY89/FWJSFFTGBF5KY89.SMALL.jpg ASCAS This Instructable will show you how to make a very simple water powered calculator. I built this because there was a time that we forget to buy a supply of AAA, AA, C, D and LR44 battery so I built this. It solve my problems so it might do the same for you too. Check out for more projects by: angelo...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:15:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Laces-the-Auto-lacing-shoe/
Power Laces- the Auto lacing shoe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/ACOO/GB4CYI30/FVSACOOGB4CYI30.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/ACOO/GB4CYI30/FVSACOOGB4CYI30.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/ACOO/GB4CYI30/FVSACOOGB4CYI30.SMALL.jpg blakebevin UPDATE:  You can help bring Power Laces to market!  Click here to Support the Future! Also, check out Power Laces: Version 2.0 Why wait until 2015? Inspired by 'Back to The Future II', this project is less 'Practical' than 'Proof of Concept', but hopefully it'll tide you over until Nike c...
By: blakebevin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Jul 2010 06:33:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wide-angle-web-cam/
Wide-angle web cam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/YHBO/GB3W22OM/F4MYHBOGB3W22OM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/YHBO/GB3W22OM/F4MYHBOGB3W22OM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/YHBO/GB3W22OM/F4MYHBOGB3W22OM.SMALL.jpg tintinnuntius In this instructable I will show you how I installed a wide-angle lens onto my webcam. Now I can use Skype without having to sit perfectly still in an attempt to keep my face in the middle of the screen. I can move around a bit to stretch and prevent neck and back pain. People I talk to also get t...
By: tintinnuntius

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Jul 2010 14:51:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-grass-charging-station/
USB grass charging station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/UHPQ/GAJUGHQQ/F7TUHPQGAJUGHQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/UHPQ/GAJUGHQQ/F7TUHPQGAJUGHQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/UHPQ/GAJUGHQQ/F7TUHPQGAJUGHQQ.SMALL.jpg theREALcybercat One day, i've see that on internet: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/grass-charging-valet/ .It is a charging valet for electronic stuff. But 30$ is really not cheap for that. Now, i will show how to do it from yourself for less than 3$. What you will need You will need those things to make it: - sin...
By: theREALcybercat

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:04:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DVD-Drive-iPod-Dock/
DVD Drive iPod Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/MICO/G9GQGUXF/FVJMICOG9GQGUXF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/MICO/G9GQGUXF/FVJMICOG9GQGUXF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/MICO/G9GQGUXF/FVJMICOG9GQGUXF.SMALL.jpg scorpus57 I noticed recently that my DVD drive wasn’t getting much love, but my iPod Nano was getting loads of use and needs charging all the time. An idea came to me suddenly one day that I should put the two together and make a simple dock for my iPod from my DVD drive and some materials I have lying around...
By: scorpus57

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 May 2010 03:03:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Automatic-Medication-Dispencer/
The Automatic Medication Dispencer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/LFEZ/G9C6ZBXZ/F5GLFEZG9C6ZBXZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/LFEZ/G9C6ZBXZ/F5GLFEZG9C6ZBXZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/LFEZ/G9C6ZBXZ/F5GLFEZG9C6ZBXZ.SMALL.jpg janw I wanted to make something for the health contest, but I had no clue where to start until my girlfriend got ill. I noticed how easily she forgot to take her prescripted medication and that made me think. A lot of people, especially elderly people, take a lot medication on a daily basis to stay as he...
By: janw

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 21:04:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Multi-Touch-surface/
How to build a Multi-Touch surface - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/JKSG/G7DY77PS/FEZJKSGG7DY77PS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/JKSG/G7DY77PS/FEZJKSGG7DY77PS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/JKSG/G7DY77PS/FEZJKSGG7DY77PS.SMALL.jpg jck112 Multi-touch gestures are the latest and greatest way to interact with your computer.  However, commercial systems are not widely available and are expensive.  Fortunately, you can do it yourself better and for less cost. Principle components (Click links for product info): $35 PS3 Eye Camera (...
By: jck112

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Apr 2010 20:33:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Remove-Scratches-from-a-CDDVD-with-Vaseline-Petr/
Remove Scratches from a CD/DVD with Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/DE2Q/G7DYK968/FYEDE2QG7DYK968.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/DE2Q/G7DYK968/FYEDE2QG7DYK968.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/DE2Q/G7DYK968/FYEDE2QG7DYK968.SMALL.jpg gpotvin Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) can be used for chapped lips, dry skin, and for getting rid of head lice; but how about making CDs and DVDs readable again?  Well, it does that too.  There are also other ways to do this on the Instructables website, but I will show you the one that I believe works best. ...
By: gpotvin

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Apr 2010 00:06:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-Logos-from-your-PDA--cell-phone-wit/
How to remove Logos from your PDA / cell phone with sugar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/6ET8/350ERIE2SES/FMK6ET8350ERIE2SES.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/6ET8/350ERIE2SES/FMK6ET8350ERIE2SES.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/6ET8/350ERIE2SES/FMK6ET8350ERIE2SES.SMALL.jpg spankval Please don't try this if you are unsure about putting you phone in slight danger... i can't repair phones... (Although there should not be any damage as it is quite easy)updateNOTE: This does not work with plastic covers! The sugar will leave scratch marks on it. (if you are careful only vary few)T...
By: spankval

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Sep 2006 15:37:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lady-GaGa-Video-Glasses/
Lady GaGa 'Video' Glasses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/VNJH/G4JV6QK1/FQHVNJHG4JV6QK1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/VNJH/G4JV6QK1/FQHVNJHG4JV6QK1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/VNJH/G4JV6QK1/FQHVNJHG4JV6QK1.SMALL.jpg the_gella I made these quick and easy glasses for my Lady GaGa Halloween costume. They use 2 digital picture frame keychains on a slideshow setting to replicate the effect seen in her performances (here is a video of her glasses). Note: * You cannot see through the glasses, so I don't recommend walking aro...
By: the_gella

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