Instructables: exploring - technology - kits - featured http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 09:49:57 PDT BLOX v1.01 Build a simple water level control http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-simple-water-level-control/
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Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:48:28 PST
ELEV-8 http://www.instructables.com/id/ELEV-8/
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Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:51:28 PST
USB Typewriter "Easy Install" Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Typewriter-Easy-Install-Kit/
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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:54:31 PDT
#BASHTRAY http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-BASHTRAY/
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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:24:23 PDT
Mousebot construction http://www.instructables.com/id/Mousebot-construction/
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Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:51:08 PDT
CR2032 Battery holder with switch http://www.instructables.com/id/CR2032-Battery-holder-with-switch/
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Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:47:41 PDT
Electronic Metronome http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Metronome/
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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:43:08 PDT
Palm Arduino Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/Palm-Arduino-Kit/
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Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:20:18 PDT
Build Your Own Programmable LED Matrix http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Programmable-LED-QR-Code/
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Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:30:08 PDT
FM Listening Bug http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-Listening-Bug-Kit/
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:31:09 PDT
DIY LED Origami Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Origami-Kit/
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Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:21:15 PDT
Spreading Love with Robots http://www.instructables.com/id/Spreading-Love-with-Robots/
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Mon, 4 Jun 2012 13:49:53 PDT
FM Bug Detector Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-Bug-Detector-Kit/
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:33:39 PDT
xB-Buddy Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/xB-Buddy-Kit/
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Fri, 11 May 2012 15:04:20 PDT
The Kit Design Challenge http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Kit-Design-Challenge/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2EZX/H01NGFIR/FBF2EZXH01NGFIR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2EZX/H01NGFIR/FBF2EZXH01NGFIR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2EZX/H01NGFIR/FBF2EZXH01NGFIR.SMALL.jpg randofo   Follow me to hear about all of the Monthly Challenges. The Kit Design Challenge: Make a Step-by-Step Instructable that has been designed and built to be turned into a kit. See the judging criteria below for more details. This challenge is sponsored by our friends at Upverter who make a fre...
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Mon, 7 May 2012 20:26:09 PDT
EXTREME Snap Circuits Programmable Robot! http://www.instructables.com/id/EXTREME-Snap-Circuits-Programmable-Robot/
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Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:08:05 PDT
Crawling Microbug with Crab Shaped Coat http://www.instructables.com/id/Crawling-Microbug-with-Crab-Shaped-Coat/
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Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:54:08 PST
Color Changing Night Joule Thief http://www.instructables.com/id/Colour-Changing-Night-Joule-Thief/
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:49:05 PST
Rocket Brand Studios Medium Tank http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocket-Brand-Studios-Medium-Tank/
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Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:05:56 PST
Turn a TV-B-Gone into a super camera remote! http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-TV-B-Gone-into-a-super-camera-remote/
Turn a TV-B-Gone into a super camera remote! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/N0HA/GU09UPLA/F01N0HAGU09UPLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/N0HA/GU09UPLA/F01N0HAGU09UPLA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/N0HA/GU09UPLA/F01N0HAGU09UPLA.SMALL.jpg osbock Intro: My Nikon DSLR has an infrared remote function (remote sold separately) that is really handy, but fairly limited in range. A while ago, I bought a TV-B-Gone Kit from it's inventor Mitch Altman, and it can turn TV's off from a great distance. I thought, "Hey, this thing is open source! I can ha...
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Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:47:00 PDT
8-Pin Programming Shield http://www.instructables.com/id/8-Pin-Programming-Shield/
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Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:32:03 PDT
Arduino Project Board http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Project-Board/
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Tue, 6 Sep 2011 12:56:37 PDT
Assemble an Adafruit DS1307 Real Time Clock Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/Assemble-an-Adafruit-DS1307-Real-Time-Clock-Kit/
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Sat, 1 Jan 2011 09:55:32 PST
PIR Motion Sensor Tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/PIR-Motion-Sensor-Tutorial/
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Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:34:04 PDT
MiniPOV3 Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/MiniPOV3-Kit/
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Sat, 24 Mar 2007 21:56:01 PDT
Multimeter Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Multimeter-Clock/
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Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:47:03 PDT
pHloat2 DIY acidic water testing sculpture & kit with arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/pHloat-2/
pHloat2 DIY acidic water testing sculpture & kit with arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/IG9K/G7YG6W38/F4UIG9KG7YG6W38.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/IG9K/G7YG6W38/F4UIG9KG7YG6W38.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/IG9K/G7YG6W38/F4UIG9KG7YG6W38.SMALL.jpg ransom.56 pHloat pHloat is a DIY kit that is made for use in conjunction with a pre-owned / pre-existing arduino microcontroller. Its purpose is to test the pH levels in local rivers, lakes, and streams due to the influx of air and water pollution often caused by acid rain. It is specifically designed to be ...
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Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:57:42 PDT
Logger Shield: Datalogging for Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Logger-Shield-Datalogging-for-Arduino/
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Fri, 4 Jun 2010 06:14:17 PDT
RGB LED Tutorial (using an Arduino) (RGBL) http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Tutorial-using-an-Arduino-RGBL/
RGB LED Tutorial (using an Arduino) (RGBL) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/FRND/FWS6JUT1/FFNFRNDFWS6JUT1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/FRND/FWS6JUT1/FFNFRNDFWS6JUT1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/FRND/FWS6JUT1/FFNFRNDFWS6JUT1.SMALL.jpg oomlout LEDs are great. But with any project there comes a point where flashing is simply not enough. For these cases an RGB (Red, Green, BLue) LED is the answer.With an RGB LED you'll be able to produce any colour glow your heart desires. At first using an RGB LED seems quite complex, but it quite quickly ...
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Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:59:46 PDT
The Ardweeny: the little friend of the Arduino (and how to beef it up) http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ardweeny-the-little-friend-of-the-Arduino-an/
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Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:06:32 PST
Super GrooveAxe: Mini Drum Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-GrooveAxe-Mini-Drum-Machine/
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By: Gadget Gangster

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Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:07:50 PST
Solderless Breadboard Layout Sheets (plug and play electronics) http://www.instructables.com/id/Breadboard-Layout-Sheets-plug-and-play-electronic/
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Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:40:50 PDT
Arduino Tutorial Bundle .:Arduino Experimentation Kit:. (ARDX) http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Expermentation-Kit-How-to-get-Started-wi/
Arduino Tutorial Bundle .:Arduino Experimentation Kit:. (ARDX) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/TD83/FVS7L34I/FEGTD83FVS7L34I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/TD83/FVS7L34I/FEGTD83FVS7L34I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/TD83/FVS7L34I/FEGTD83FVS7L34I.SMALL.jpg oomlout Interested in making neat projects with an Arduino but not sure where to start?Here's an easy to follow guide on how to connect & use a bevy of electronic components.(shameless plug)Interested in doing it all? Complete kits with components to make every circuit, a printed guide and breadboard layout...
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Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:03:02 PDT
Tweet-a-watt - How to make a twittering power meter... http://www.instructables.com/id/Tweet-a-watt-How-to-make-a-twittering-power-mete/
Tweet-a-watt - How to make a twittering power meter... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/ZW50/FSSIHNNP/FYRZW50FSSIHNNP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/ZW50/FSSIHNNP/FYRZW50FSSIHNNP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/ZW50/FSSIHNNP/FYRZW50FSSIHNNP.SMALL.jpg adafruit Tweet-a-watt - How to make a twittering power meter... This project documents my adventures in learning how to wire up my home for wireless power monitoring. I live in a rented apartment so I don't have hacking-access to a meter or breaker panel. Since I'm still very interested in measuring my powe...
By: adafruit

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Mon, 18 May 2009 13:54:56 PDT
TV-B-Gone Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-B-Gone-Kit/
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Sun, 17 May 2009 13:36:02 PDT
Drawdio! http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawdio/
Drawdio! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/7MOB/FSSIUVEU/FLA7MOBFSSIUVEU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/7MOB/FSSIUVEU/FLA7MOBFSSIUVEU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/7MOB/FSSIUVEU/FLA7MOBFSSIUVEU.SMALL.jpg adafruit Drawdio: A pencil that lets you draw with music! - The Drawdio kit was designed in collaboration with Jay Silver based on his original design.When I first saw the Drawdio at Maker Faire I knew it would be a great project for beginners: A lot of fun with instant gratification! Essentially, its a very...
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Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:26:11 PDT
Open Manufacturing - (How to Build 30 (SERB) Kits) http://www.instructables.com/id/Open-Manufacturing-How-to-Build-30-SERB-Kits/
Open Manufacturing - (How to Build 30 (SERB) Kits) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/M7SX/FPPG0KK5/FM1M7SXFPPG0KK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/M7SX/FPPG0KK5/FM1M7SXFPPG0KK5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/M7SX/FPPG0KK5/FM1M7SXFPPG0KK5.SMALL.jpg oomlout Welcome to the first foray inside the oomlout.com factory. At oomlout we are focused on producing "delightfully fun open source products" this commitment to open source extends to our manufacturing process as well. So what follows is step by step what we go through to fulfill an order using our Ardu...
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Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:08:58 PST
Interactive LED table http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-LED-table/
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Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:33:25 PST
MintyBoost! - Small battery-powered USB charger http://www.instructables.com/id/MintyBoost!---Small-battery-powered-USB-charger/
MintyBoost! - Small battery-powered USB charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXV/N3MO/KHCEP2807KY/FXVN3MOKHCEP2807KY.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXV/N3MO/KHCEP2807KY/FXVN3MOKHCEP2807KY.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXV/N3MO/KHCEP2807KY/FXVN3MOKHCEP2807KY.SMALL.jpg ladyada This project details a small & simple, but very powerful USB charger for your mp3 player, camera, cell phone, and any other gadget you can plug into a USB port to charge! The charger circuitry and 2 AA batteries fit into an Altoids gum tin, and will run your iPod for hours: 2.5x more than you'd get...
By: ladyada

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Tue, 30 May 2006 04:37:09 PDT