http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 14:06:25 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/50-night-vision/
Super Simple Night Vision - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/54RC/H2MYHL4H/FYI54RCH2MYHL4H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/54RC/H2MYHL4H/FYI54RCH2MYHL4H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/54RC/H2MYHL4H/FYI54RCH2MYHL4H.SMALL.jpg jduffy54 This project diagrams the build of cheap but effective night-vision "goggles" elsewhere sold at twice the price.  These pick up near-infrared light emmited from a bunch of IR LEDS.  All the parts can be bought from Amazon.com for about $50, minus the enclosure.  This thing is great for campouts, hun...
By: jduffy54

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 16:16:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-Night-Vision-Device/
DIY Infrared Night Vision Device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SMALL.jpg eyebot117 I've been involved with airsoft for about two years being affiliated with a large local group of people in our community who meet regularly and have scheduled games, ops, and events. Airsoft is a great sport and hobby that encourages teamwork, honor, respect, communication, and discipline (as well a...
By: eyebot117

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 21:45:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sony-Smart-Arm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/6ZRB/HGH6Y8FG/FVS6ZRBHGH6Y8FG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/6ZRB/HGH6Y8FG/FVS6ZRBHGH6Y8FG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/6ZRB/HGH6Y8FG/FVS6ZRBHGH6Y8FG.SMALL.jpg justurn So last year when I saw this   http://hackaday.com/2012/05/13/hacking-magnets-into-your-skin/ I thought that was something I really wanted to try so I did some research and found everything I needed to make it happen I got the implants in July and after a few months of healing i started using the I...
By: justurn

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 04:45:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-LED-powered-by-Fire/
Emergency Light/Charger from Fire & Water - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SMALL.jpg Joohansson DIY a really simple Thermoelectric Emergency Generator from very few parts. Optimized for powering with tealights/candles. With inspiration from my previous projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/ and http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-b...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:04:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/What-a-silly-hat/
What a silly hat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SMALL.jpg contrechoc This is a silly hat! Just a fantasy with a few LED's a bit of cloth, and a chip lying around. Fashionable words: Modifying a hat. Personifying mass production. Hand-made: sewing and soldering and programming. DIY: well, I didn't make the LED's nor the chip, nor the pieces of cloth, the batteries, ...
By: contrechoc

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-solar-powered-iPhone-charger/
Cheap solar powered iPhone charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/X2Q4/GYZNVF0N/FQ5X2Q4GYZNVF0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/X2Q4/GYZNVF0N/FQ5X2Q4GYZNVF0N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/X2Q4/GYZNVF0N/FQ5X2Q4GYZNVF0N.SMALL.jpg pauleway In this Instructable, students learn about basic electronics and renewable energy sources by building a solar powered cell phone charger.  While existing chargers run from $70 - $90, the components for this project only cost around $20.  This is by no means the best or most effective charger - it is...
By: pauleway

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:49:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/8x8-LED-Matrix-with-flames/
Flames effect with a 8x8 LED Matrix and ATMega328 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/MUVP/HFWSV055/F2FMUVPHFWSV055.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/MUVP/HFWSV055/F2FMUVPHFWSV055.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/MUVP/HFWSV055/F2FMUVPHFWSV055.SMALL.jpg OrenLederman A while ago I found some blog posts explaining how to use a LED matrix as a pendant (http://hackaday.com/2013/01/10/8x8-led-matrix-pendant-sealed-in-a-block-of-epoxy/ and https://sites.google.com/site/tinymatrix/ ). The 8x8 matrix pendant looked cool, but it was missing detailed information on which...
By: OrenLederman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 08:51:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Joytick/
Mini Joystick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/XWIH/HFPTEUUH/F5PXWIHHFPTEUUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/XWIH/HFPTEUUH/F5PXWIHHFPTEUUH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/XWIH/HFPTEUUH/F5PXWIHHFPTEUUH.SMALL.jpg vonPongrac I am building »End of semester« project and I was i need for small joystick. This is what I come on while searching instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Joystick-with-Fire-Button/ This design is pretty good, but angled push buttons are a bit expensive for me and I did have some spare ...
By: vonPongrac

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 23:33:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-extend-your-photobank-life/
How to extend your photobank life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/V2TE/HF23RRWR/FSEV2TEHF23RRWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/V2TE/HF23RRWR/FSEV2TEHF23RRWR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/V2TE/HF23RRWR/FSEV2TEHF23RRWR.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi automatic translations in other languages: Italiano, Deutsch, Français, Español, Português, å,ž, CAA:89, "ž, Ií A photobank is an hard drive where you can copy your photos from any memory card. I've bought some of them for a few bucks, because lately the memory cards ...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:15:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-Simple-USB-Air-Conditioner/
DIY Portable & Simple USB Air Conditioner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/CXEQ/HFD15PC6/FLVCXEQHFD15PC6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/CXEQ/HFD15PC6/FLVCXEQHFD15PC6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/CXEQ/HFD15PC6/FLVCXEQHFD15PC6.SMALL.jpg Sarim Abbas There are often days when the weather is hot and the power is out. Thankfully, with a few pieces of wire and a couple of components you might already have lying around, you can create a neat little air conditioner that can keep you much cooler. Materials needed: 4 plastic boxes Some wire Some ta...
By: Sarim Abbas

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:35:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/-75Kv-Portable-Generator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/KN46/HET0T7JY/FXSKN46HET0T7JY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/KN46/HET0T7JY/FXSKN46HET0T7JY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/KN46/HET0T7JY/FXSKN46HET0T7JY.SMALL.jpg BeamNeuron   ...What did I Make? Here is a small project I built myself; the project is a portable -7.5Kv generator. I made this just to express and develop my curiosity for high voltages. I recieved my parts from http://http://www.goldmine-elec.com/ and those parts where the module itself, the mains switch, t...
By: BeamNeuron

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:23:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-affordable-Vein-Finder-for-use-d/
How to make an affordable 'Vein Finder', for use during venipuncture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/FV3L/HELXKGZ5/FIUFV3LHELXKGZ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/FV3L/HELXKGZ5/FIUFV3LHELXKGZ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/FV3L/HELXKGZ5/FIUFV3LHELXKGZ5.SMALL.jpg danbemp One of the hardest parts of taking blood can be finding a suitable vein. Some patients are 'difficult sticks'; their veins are either very small, and/or deep, preventing health professionals from finding a site easily and quickly. Repetitive needle sticks are painful for the patient and may also low...
By: danbemp

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:07:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-Rid-of-Those-Pesky-AAA-Cells/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/LQT3/HEBNNWF0/FSXLQT3HEBNNWF0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/LQT3/HEBNNWF0/FSXLQT3HEBNNWF0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/LQT3/HEBNNWF0/FSXLQT3HEBNNWF0.SMALL.jpg Treknology Totally frustrated with carrying around dozens of rechargeable AAA cells just to keep one mp3 player happy, I did a "Macgyver". 1 * D-Cell Holder 1 * Piece of cable from ruined earphones I just hard soldered it together and locked all the wires down with hot-melt glue. The battery goes in a pocket...
By: Treknology

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:29:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sonic-Screwdriver-TV-B-Gone-Conversion/
Sonic Screwdriver TV-B-Gone Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SMALL.jpg furrysalamander So last month, I found out my friend's birthday was coming up, and I decided I had to get them something amazing.  She's a really big Doctor Who fan, and I had just finished watching all of the episodes currently on Netflix.  I was browsing around online looking for Doctor Who related presents, and ...
By: furrysalamander

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:36:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-30-Minute-Pocket-Digital-Microscope/
Easy 30 Minute Pocket Digital Microscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SMALL.jpg Adum24 Ever wanted to see things up close? Ever wanted to read that fine print that is just too small to read? Well, now you can! This pocket digital microscope is very easy to make and will only take you about a half an hour or so to make. It also fits in your pocket so you can take it wherever you would ...
By: Adum24

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:50:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cassette-Tape-MP3-Player/
Cassette Tape MP3 Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer I've been trying for some time to come up with a mod for the cassette tape.  Initially I thought it would be cool if I could stick a voice recorder into one of those tiny cassette tapes that used to be used in message machines (trying to ironic!) but it was way too small.  Then I hit upon using one...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 02:40:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Variable-Resister-with-1-Million-Settings/
Make a Variable Resistor with 1 Million Settings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/5WPT/HB58N7M2/FWU5WPTHB58N7M2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/5WPT/HB58N7M2/FWU5WPTHB58N7M2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/5WPT/HB58N7M2/FWU5WPTHB58N7M2.SMALL.jpg Sam DeRose Last week in my college physics lab we got to use these variable resistance 'boxes'. They had two inputs and six dials, and could generate one million different resistances across the two inputs. I knew I had to have one, and why not make it myself? This tutorial demonstrates how to build one for yo...
By: Sam DeRose

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2013 08:05:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Augmented-Reality-Paper-Mario/
Augmented Reality Paper Mario - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/QWQM/HBHGL5BV/FQUQWQMHBHGL5BV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/QWQM/HBHGL5BV/FQUQWQMHBHGL5BV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/QWQM/HBHGL5BV/FQUQWQMHBHGL5BV.SMALL.jpg kamibox.de Have you already played Paper Mario Sticker Star on Nintendo 3DS? A great thing to be unwrapped under the christmas tree! And a great thing to be played, as well. So I gathered all my creative talents and crafted a magic diorama that can be built in less than 20 minutes. World, hast thou ever seen ...
By: kamibox.de

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2013 04:54:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/FobFish/
Fob_Fish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/4YOT/HAQ3842A/FVG4YOTHAQ3842A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/4YOT/HAQ3842A/FVG4YOTHAQ3842A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/4YOT/HAQ3842A/FVG4YOTHAQ3842A.SMALL.jpg ray74 Turn your boring work key fob into a fishing lure key fob. If you are like me the place where you work has a card access system to control entry into the building. There are many different types of credentials for these systems. The one I use is called a key fob (though I like the name key bob bet...
By: ray74

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 20:05:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Nexus-7-charging-dock-for-15/
Make your own Nexus 7 charging dock for $15 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/Z7LT/HAQ37YNZ/FNUZ7LTHAQ37YNZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/Z7LT/HAQ37YNZ/FNUZ7LTHAQ37YNZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/Z7LT/HAQ37YNZ/FNUZ7LTHAQ37YNZ.SMALL.jpg grammers Do you have a super sweet new Nexus 7, but don't want to leave it laying around?  This laser-cut dock will help protect your tablet and keep your workstation looking cool.  The dock is designed to use the standard charging cable that was shipped with your tablet- so you're already half way there! I...
By: grammers

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:49:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MAKE-A-FLASHLIGHT-THAT-DOESNT-NEED-REPLACEMENT-BU/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/OVFS/H672X2X5/FCPOVFSH672X2X5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/OVFS/H672X2X5/FCPOVFSH672X2X5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/OVFS/H672X2X5/FCPOVFSH672X2X5.SMALL.jpg The King of Random A couple of years ago, I made a forever flashlight mostly out of old parts I found laying around.  This was the video I made of how I built it and how it turned out.   http://www.thekingofrandom.com
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:34:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BBB-Bothersome-Blinker-for-Bikes/
BBB (Bothersome Blinker for Bikes) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/23D7/HA4M4LJY/FLO23D7HA4M4LJY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/23D7/HA4M4LJY/FLO23D7HA4M4LJY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/23D7/HA4M4LJY/FLO23D7HA4M4LJY.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi In my city, as I guess in many other, you'll always have to do your best to stay alive when you ride your bike, this is particularly true by night. This is the reason which brought me to design this circuit. I anticipate worried drivers (I should be the first to complain) saying that my bike light h...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:29:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/GoPro-Tripod-Stand-Plate/
GoPro Tripod Stand Plate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/774R/H9T4QAJT/FFL774RH9T4QAJT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/774R/H9T4QAJT/FFL774RH9T4QAJT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/774R/H9T4QAJT/FFL774RH9T4QAJT.SMALL.jpg antibromide I recently purchased a GoPro video camera.  These cameras come with cases and mounts designed for action sports and have no built-in tripod connection point on the camera.  I'm not much of a participant in action sports these days (my sports car is getting a bit old to pull much these days) and my i...
By: antibromide

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:39:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/monoPong/
monoPong - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/L4SX/H9G19XE6/FRXL4SXH9G19XE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/L4SX/H9G19XE6/FRXL4SXH9G19XE6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/L4SX/H9G19XE6/FRXL4SXH9G19XE6.SMALL.jpg mischka When I saw this amazing 1D-Pong-Game at Hack-A-Day, I thought "What a great idea - I want to make one". In fact it is a good projects for using microcontrollers, but I also think it is a great project for using logic ICs. I am fascinated by the simplicity of these ICs, and I was wondering if I could...
By: mischka

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:28:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Levitating-Death-Star/
Levitating Death Star - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/6IE0/H9G17KEW/FXV6IE0H9G17KEW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/6IE0/H9G17KEW/FXV6IE0H9G17KEW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/6IE0/H9G17KEW/FXV6IE0H9G17KEW.SMALL.jpg backwards lamb I have always loved Globes and especially the electronic floating ones. The Levitating globes i have seen (and could afford) were OK but i thought it would be cool to do something more with one. I went through a list of things i could try to make, DeLorean car from back to the future, the moon, a ...
By: backwards lamb

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:35:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Emergency-Solar-Radio/
$3 Emergency Solar Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/U89B/GLFU0MLV/F5FU89BGLFU0MLV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/U89B/GLFU0MLV/F5FU89BGLFU0MLV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/U89B/GLFU0MLV/F5FU89BGLFU0MLV.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman In honor of all my good friends still over in Japan I've decided to create an Instructable for a $3 Emergency Solar Radio.  It's a great thing in case of tsunami, nuclear melt down, or zombie invasion.  Plus it's really cute when put into an Altoids tin. My plan is to send this as a (slightly) joke...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:25:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Tactor-to-Experiment-with-Haptic-Feedback/
Build a Tactor to Experiment with Haptic Feedback - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/QF88/H994LK0U/F2RQF88H994LK0U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/QF88/H994LK0U/F2RQF88H994LK0U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/QF88/H994LK0U/F2RQF88H994LK0U.SMALL.jpg rstephe Experiment with a haptic (touch) feedback interface by building your own "tactor" (tactile stimulator).  Although commercial tactors cost hundreds of dollars, this one (Fig. 1) can be built for under ten dollars.  Submitted by Ace Monster Toys for the Instructables Sponsorship Program. Make Holes...
By: rstephe

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2012 22:52:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tablet-iPad-removable-car-mount-for-1-in-5-minu/
Tablet / iPad removeable car mount for $1 in 5 minutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/21I8/H91LGBD2/F1121I8H91LGBD2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/21I8/H91LGBD2/F1121I8H91LGBD2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/21I8/H91LGBD2/F1121I8H91LGBD2.SMALL.jpg ftree I was looking for a tablet car mount that is easily removable and doesnt leave any traces on the interior. It's quite nice to use a tablet on longer trips, especially the navigation app, however i dont want to use it every day. Any commercial mount i had found took too long to remove or disturbed th...
By: ftree

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 05:55:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Connect-your-LS20031-GPS-receiver-to-Google-Earth-/
Connect your LS20031 GPS receiver to Google Earth via PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/L049/H8TTO60Z/FT8L049H8TTO60Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/L049/H8TTO60Z/FT8L049H8TTO60Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/L049/H8TTO60Z/FT8L049H8TTO60Z.SMALL.jpg techbitar UPDATES Oct 31: Corrected pin numbers for how to wire the SN74AHC125  IC. INTRODUCTION In this guide I will hook-up the LS20031 GPS receiver to a PC (most likely a laptop) to interface it to Google Earth. This is a 3-part process: Wire the LS20031 GPS receiver to the FTDI serial-USB interfac...
By: techbitar

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:12:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-An-Infinity-Mirror/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/B61S/GCXWZ65A/FXIB61SGCXWZ65A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/B61S/GCXWZ65A/FXIB61SGCXWZ65A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/B61S/GCXWZ65A/FXIB61SGCXWZ65A.SMALL.jpg signalred Infinity Mirror Illusion. Extremely simple concept with stunning results. The illusion may look complicated but it was really very easy to make. Details of materials and construction for Infinity Mirror Illusion The sizes and measurements i've provided may not be 100% accurate. Feel free to exper...
By: signalred

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:29:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-pick-a-lock-with-a-paper-clip/
how to pick a lock with a paper clip. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/NV47/H1O5DGQN/F1BNV47H1O5DGQN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/NV47/H1O5DGQN/F1BNV47H1O5DGQN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/NV47/H1O5DGQN/F1BNV47H1O5DGQN.SMALL.jpg riverswamp (warning this will pick a lock I do not take any responsible for any thing done with this object.!!!) with that out of the way this is how to make a lock pick with paperclips. what you will need. 1)  two BIG sized paperclips  2) a pair of pliers. 3) and a lock. first you need to bend out two o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 08:38:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-Altoids-Solar-USB-Charger/
Another Altoids Solar USB Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/X6U2/H672TADR/F0MX6U2H672TADR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/X6U2/H672TADR/F0MX6U2H672TADR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/X6U2/H672TADR/F0MX6U2H672TADR.SMALL.jpg Thomas Young Hey guys, I've been really inspired by a lot of Altoids solar chargers around here and I wanted to do my own take on one. This isn't going to be a very in-depth article because most of the information is already out there. I just wanted to highlight some of the changes and different things I have do...
By: Thomas Young

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:40:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Pocket-SID-Audio-Player/
Build your own Pocket SID Audio Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/SJHI/H672X71C/FP0SJHIH672X71C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/SJHI/H672X71C/FP0SJHIH672X71C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/SJHI/H672X71C/FP0SJHIH672X71C.SMALL.jpg Propellerpowered Let's time travel back to the 80's again by creating your own Propellerpowered Pocket SID Audio Player. ] The Guinness Book of World Records lists the Commodore 64 as the best-selling computer model of all time.   One of the C64's most compelling features was it's SID (Sound Interface Device) c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:22:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Altoids-USB-Charger/
DIY Solar USB Charger - Altoids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/0D44/GMSXIHN3/FK50D44GMSXIHN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/0D44/GMSXIHN3/FK50D44GMSXIHN3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/0D44/GMSXIHN3/FK50D44GMSXIHN3.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman I've been reading a bunch of blogs this fine Earth Day morning and have noticed that most of them are posting little write ups about green solar powered USB gadget chargers.  They're all quite nice, but also quite expensive.  I don't think I've seen any for less than $60, and I've not seen one that ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:12:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-IKEA-charging-box---no-more-cable-mess!-Very-e/
The IKEA charging box - no more cable mess! Very easy to do - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ0/CV5M/F3YIJI78/FJ0CV5MF3YIJI78.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ0/CV5M/F3YIJI78/FJ0CV5MF3YIJI78.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ0/CV5M/F3YIJI78/FJ0CV5MF3YIJI78.SMALL.jpg bluesman Based on what I read on the web about cable clutter and mess ( mobile phone, PDA, iPod, etc. -chargers), I figured out how to make a simple and very easy to do charger box.I made this especially regarding its simplicity and, why not, discrete and cool looks. Ah, and light weight plus reduced volume....
By: bluesman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:23:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-RadiationBoy/
The Radiation Boy (Gameboy Classic Afterlife) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/GQ2M/H5ECN4L9/FO5GQ2MH5ECN4L9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/GQ2M/H5ECN4L9/FO5GQ2MH5ECN4L9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/GQ2M/H5ECN4L9/FO5GQ2MH5ECN4L9.SMALL.jpg ChrissTheChiller I recently came up with a broken gameboy classic, so i wanted to use the case for something useful. My first idea was to put in a tiny television (aka  LG's HB 620 T) But due to the bad software used in it, i decided to cancel this. Another try with a slightly bigger portable television didn't leave...
By: ChrissTheChiller

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:13:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RFI-DJ-MP3-Playing-RFID-Thing/
RFI-DJ: MP3 Playing RFID Thing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/ZPKO/H4AGLSS8/FATZPKOH4AGLSS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/ZPKO/H4AGLSS8/FATZPKOH4AGLSS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/ZPKO/H4AGLSS8/FATZPKOH4AGLSS8.SMALL.jpg alecnotalex The RFI-DJ is a USB device for playing MP3 files from your computer. You have a set of RFID cards, each one with a song name written on it. You choose a card and place it on the RFI-DJ, and your computer will play that song. Its magic! Actually, it's not magic. It uses an Arduino and an ID-12 RFID ...
By: alecnotalex

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:56:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Phone-Charger/
Portable Phone Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/KQYT/H3Z3VRD8/FX5KQYTH3Z3VRD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/KQYT/H3Z3VRD8/FX5KQYTH3Z3VRD8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/KQYT/H3Z3VRD8/FX5KQYTH3Z3VRD8.SMALL.jpg TylerPA My wife recently got the LG Lucid. Much to our dismay, the battery life was gone by about 3-4 in the afternoon from a full charge that morning. She loves the phone, however, so I thought a portable battery charger might be a good solution just in case she's in a store or somewhere without a car/wall...
By: TylerPA

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jul 2012 22:41:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Auditory-Augmented-Seashell/
Build your own Auditory Augmented Seashell! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/A165/H412JXTB/FMHA165H412JXTB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/A165/H412JXTB/FMHA165H412JXTB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/A165/H412JXTB/FMHA165H412JXTB.SMALL.jpg frits297 In this Instructable I will explain how to build your own Auditory Augmented Seashell. Now, before we start, what is an Auditory Augmented Seashell? Answer: basicly it's a seashell capable of producing other sounds than that it's already making. Normally a seashell produces a resonance, hearable wh...
By: frits297

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 03:24:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Pocket-Ionizing-Radiation-Detector-PIRD/
Build a Pocket Ionizing Radiation Detector (PIRD) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/PDOX/H3QFLMVN/FKAPDOXH3QFLMVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/PDOX/H3QFLMVN/FKAPDOXH3QFLMVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/PDOX/H3QFLMVN/FKAPDOXH3QFLMVN.SMALL.jpg TheHomebrewGuru Visit my youtube page for cool projects and more: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksEFn8xaLP0z4rsiHa9zcA?feature=mhee In this instructable I will be demonstrating how to build a pocket radiation detector or "PIRD." The parts for this radiation detector will all be salvaged (that means no pricey GM...
By: TheHomebrewGuru

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:08:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-an-80s-Retro-Handheld-Game-by-Adding-a-MP3/
Modify an 80's Retro Handheld Game by Adding a MP3/MP4 Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/LYXY/H3NKZKXY/FB1LYXYH3NKZKXY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/LYXY/H3NKZKXY/FB1LYXYH3NKZKXY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/LYXY/H3NKZKXY/FB1LYXYH3NKZKXY.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer I have a bunch of very cool 80s handheld games - some in great condition, others have seen better days.  One I had was totally dead, and no matter how hard I tried I just couldn't throw it away.  So instead I decided to bring it back to life with a modern twist.  I scoured ebay trying to find the...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:10:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Secret-Spy-Shoe/
Secret Spy Shoe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/KNJJ/H2WESZ37/FANKNJJH2WESZ37.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/KNJJ/H2WESZ37/FANKNJJH2WESZ37.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/KNJJ/H2WESZ37/FANKNJJH2WESZ37.SMALL.jpg florman Secret Boot Heel Grappling Hook Supplies 1.  8" of 1/8" steel tubing 2.  10' of 1/16m or 3/32 steel cable 3.  1/16 or 3/32 wire clamps 4.  Old pair of shoes Tools 1.  Drill 2.  Dremmel 3.  Welder (MIG, ARC, TIG) 4.  Wire cutters Other helpful tools 1.  Torch 2.  Vise Cutting ...
By: florman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 19:04:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toy-Cruiser/
Toy Cruiser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SMALL.jpg randofo This is an easy to assemble toy car made using lots of high-tech tools. Once you 3D print, and laser cut your parts, the rest can be zip tied and bolted together in minutes. I was initially planning on making more of a hot rod. However, thanks to the slow speed of the servos, it turned out to be mor...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:28:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Desk-fanheater/
Desk fan/heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/VO7E/H337K62T/FDYVO7EH337K62T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/VO7E/H337K62T/FDYVO7EH337K62T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/VO7E/H337K62T/FDYVO7EH337K62T.SMALL.jpg HHarry Normal 0 21 false false false NL-BE X-NONE X-NONE ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 04:56:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portals-A-Networked-Mixed-Reality-Playground/
Portals: A Networked Mixed-Reality Playground - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FFA/8YA7/H2WESU2Z/FFA8YA7H2WESU2Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFA/8YA7/H2WESU2Z/FFA8YA7H2WESU2Z.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFA/8YA7/H2WESU2Z/FFA8YA7H2WESU2Z.SMALL.jpg zephyrbunny Portals is a prototype of a tangible and networked system/interface for interacting with a virtual world. A portal, according to Wikipedia, is a magical or technological doorway that connects two distant locations separated by spacetime. Places that a portal will link to include a different spot in...
By: zephyrbunny

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 12:34:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Capacitive-Stylus/
DIY Capacitive Stylus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TS6K/H1YOL7O8/FLGTS6KH1YOL7O8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TS6K/H1YOL7O8/FLGTS6KH1YOL7O8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 screen....
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 06:04:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Spy-phone/
DIY Spy phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/XFMP/H1ENBYZO/FLTXFMPH1ENBYZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/XFMP/H1ENBYZO/FLTXFMPH1ENBYZO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 ...
By: mkarvonen

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:47:24 PDT 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/TOEN/GYZNVV4K/F21TOENGYZNVV4K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/TOEN/GYZNVV4K/F21TOENGYZNVV4K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Make-Your-Invisible-Earphones/
Make Your Own Invisible Earphones (including step by step video) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/Q4CY/GYR36316/FWDQ4CYGYR36316.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/Q4CY/GYR36316/FWDQ4CYGYR36316.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/IXON/GYO8A99H/FGHIXONGYO8A99H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/IXON/GYO8A99H/FGHIXONGYO8A99H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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

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