http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 20:58:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-plastic-injection-molding-machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/YKAG/HGH71U87/F20YKAGHGH71U87.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/YKAG/HGH71U87/F20YKAGHGH71U87.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/YKAG/HGH71U87/F20YKAGHGH71U87.SMALL.jpg techkits
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 00:23:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-TV-Annoyer-Plus/
Arduino TV Annoyer Plus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/0QL2/HFSHER67/F1G0QL2HFSHER67.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/0QL2/HFSHER67/F1G0QL2HFSHER67.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/0QL2/HFSHER67/F1G0QL2HFSHER67.SMALL.jpg Jkk5 First I would like to give credit to: http://www.instructables.com/id/150-Arduino-TV-Annoyer-Turns-TVs-on-when-you-/ This is his design I have tweaked it a little bit to go a few steps further.  It is the infamous device that once you turn off your TV it will unknowingly to the person sitting there...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 18:40:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Little-Case/
Little Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/5BXC/HEXSMMY0/F1M5BXCHEXSMMY0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/5BXC/HEXSMMY0/F1M5BXCHEXSMMY0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/5BXC/HEXSMMY0/F1M5BXCHEXSMMY0.SMALL.jpg momoluv This instructable will show you how to make a very very cheap money case. Start Start by finding a thin case that you think will fit good. (I took my brothers old case from his ps3 game or whatever they're called.) Decorate Decorate the outside by going on (this is what I used) google images...
By: momoluv

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:12:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-EggBot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/1UUQ/HELWZCQ8/F2J1UUQHELWZCQ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/1UUQ/HELWZCQ8/F2J1UUQHELWZCQ8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/1UUQ/HELWZCQ8/F2J1UUQHELWZCQ8.SMALL.jpg crgfrench This video shows the steps necessary to build an EggBot from the Evil Mad Science Laboratories EggBot kit.
By: crgfrench

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:00:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-simple-water-level-control/
Build a simple water level control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/NCTE/HDHW4Y3O/FL1NCTEHDHW4Y3O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/NCTE/HDHW4Y3O/FL1NCTEHDHW4Y3O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/NCTE/HDHW4Y3O/FL1NCTEHDHW4Y3O.SMALL.jpg rlarios About 20 years ago, a friend of mine came to me saying that he had to repair a customer’s  water level control made out of electromechanical relays which was falling apart.  He understood that the original control relied on conductivity of water. The customer didn’t want any type of float switch s...
By: rlarios

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:48:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Binary-Thermometer-USB-Powered/
Binary Thermometer USB Powered - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Z5SL/HCJNWL2D/FA2Z5SLHCJNWL2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Z5SL/HCJNWL2D/FA2Z5SLHCJNWL2D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Z5SL/HCJNWL2D/FA2Z5SLHCJNWL2D.SMALL.jpg sbmull Assembly instructions for the Binary Thermometer Kit I designed. You can purchase one at: http://www.etsy.com/listing/122729791/ Get your iron hot I use Lead-Free solder with my iron set to 320 degrees Celsius.  It is a good idea to keep a wet cellulose sponge handy to clean your iron tip occas...
By: sbmull

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 05:42:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-Aquaponic-With-Ikea-Selma-Box/
Desktop Aquaponic With Ikea Samla Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/TQOT/HCJO1JR5/FC2TQOTHCJO1JR5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/TQOT/HCJO1JR5/FC2TQOTHCJO1JR5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/TQOT/HCJO1JR5/FC2TQOTHCJO1JR5.SMALL.jpg taweili Prepare Pipes Cut two 2cm diameter PVC pipes to 13.5 cm each. And one 1.5cm diameter to 16cm. Drill two small holes at 11cm mark on one of the pipes. Drill Holes On The Top Box Drill two 2 cm diameter holds at the bottom of top box. Attach The Pipes Flip the top box and attach the two pipe...
By: taweili

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2013 19:01:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/24-Hour-Binary-Clock-with-Bamboo-Case/
24 Hour Binary Clock with Bamboo Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/4619/HAQ2ZECI/FDD4619HAQ2ZECI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/4619/HAQ2ZECI/FDD4619HAQ2ZECI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/4619/HAQ2ZECI/FDD4619HAQ2ZECI.SMALL.jpg sbmull Assembly Instructions for 24-Hour Binary Clock Kit. Buy a kit: Blue LEDs:     https://www.etsy.com/listing/119227206/24-hour-binary-clock-kit-blue-leds-in Red LEDs:      https://www.etsy.com/listing/119500416/24-hour-binary-clock-kit-in-sustainable The clock kits consists of two parts: the c...
By: sbmull

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 11:30:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Single-Axis-PIC-Controlled-Solar-Tracker-DIY-Kit/
Single-Axis PIC Controlled Solar Tracker DIY Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/EA9N/H9T4CGUK/FKJEA9NH9T4CGUK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/EA9N/H9T4CGUK/FKJEA9NH9T4CGUK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/EA9N/H9T4CGUK/FKJEA9NH9T4CGUK.SMALL.jpg EngineeringShock Hi All I'm not going into as much depth with this instructable due to my current time constraints.  That said, I fully plan on updating this instructable as time progresses with new algorithms and programs for optimization.   Intro: I was messing around with some new stepper motors one day, and I d...
By: EngineeringShock

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2012 07:43:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/ELEV-8/
ELEV-8 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/1OFC/H9T4IGMG/F2E1OFCH9T4IGMG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/1OFC/H9T4IGMG/F2E1OFCH9T4IGMG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/1OFC/H9T4IGMG/F2E1OFCH9T4IGMG.SMALL.jpg eissaselem Parallax's Quadcopter Kit, the ELEV-8, is a great way to get into flying RC. The build is fairly simple and you'll end up with an awesome quad that's stable, maneuverable, and quick. For now, you can purchase this kit directly from Parallax, but we'll have it in the Maker Shed soon! Scroll down to ...
By: eissaselem

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:51:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Typewriter-Easy-Install-Kit/
USB Typewriter "Easy Install" Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/RXC7/H8TTNV3M/FM6RXC7H8TTNV3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/RXC7/H8TTNV3M/FM6RXC7H8TTNV3M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/RXC7/H8TTNV3M/FM6RXC7H8TTNV3M.SMALL.jpg jackzylkin A while ago, I designed a DIY kit that let folks dig up their old typewriters and put them to use as USB computer keyboards or as iPad docks. Even though that kit worked great, the hardest part by far was the soldering. Many people wanted to know if there was a way to put together the kit without do...
By: jackzylkin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:54:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/4W-Drive-Educational-Salt-Solar-Powered-Car/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/11M8/H8SVBXGL/FGL11M8H8SVBXGL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/11M8/H8SVBXGL/FGL11M8H8SVBXGL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/11M8/H8SVBXGL/FGL11M8H8SVBXGL.SMALL.jpg Samimy If you had any question or suggestion, let me know or add comments, i reply as soon as possible. Narration of the video as text here: blank sound of the mic for 5 sec. ------------------ this is my new Japanese car, i found it last week in a DIY store. ----------------- this little car has got...
By: Samimy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:20:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-BASHTRAY/
#BASHTRAY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/BLXO/H8MTMYUT/FTWBLXOH8MTMYUT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/BLXO/H8MTMYUT/FTWBLXOH8MTMYUT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/BLXO/H8MTMYUT/FTWBLXOH8MTMYUT.SMALL.jpg avillaamil #BASHTRAY is an initiative to encourage the proper disposal of cigarette butts.  As the world’s number one contributor by quantity to trash (4.5 trillion cigarette butts worldwide a year), cigarette butts are commonly discarded without regard for the environment.  Toxin-filled cigarette butts work t...
By: avillaamil

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:24:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-tic-tac-toe-recycled-stuff/
Halloween tic tac toe (recycled stuff) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/EBD0/H8AZK2C8/F18EBD0H8AZK2C8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/EBD0/H8AZK2C8/F18EBD0H8AZK2C8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/EBD0/H8AZK2C8/F18EBD0H8AZK2C8.SMALL.jpg michelle.2012 Halloween Tic Tac Toe This recycle project is for kids. The outcome in this project is to start teaching  some early recycling awareness. Have fun!! What a great way to reuse those caps that are from our everyday use. I just had this flash and went to my recycle bin and helped myself to Orange an...
By: michelle.2012

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:06:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mousebot-construction/
Mousebot construction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/MLOM/H21CGN2B/F8RMLOMH21CGN2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/MLOM/H21CGN2B/F8RMLOMH21CGN2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/MLOM/H21CGN2B/F8RMLOMH21CGN2B.SMALL.jpg milanovic jana My mentor won these in MAKE's Kit-A-Day Giveaway.  We put it together for c4k. This is our second project and we wanted to share it with you. Herbie the Mousebot is a very speedy light-seeking robot with functional whisker and tail sensors! Step 1. Checking the parts. We photographed and tried to...
By: milanovic jana

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:51:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-and-Simple-Emergency-Siren-THE-PANIC-BUTTON/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/A7CA/H6WG6RXM/FPPA7CAH6WG6RXM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/A7CA/H6WG6RXM/FPPA7CAH6WG6RXM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/A7CA/H6WG6RXM/FPPA7CAH6WG6RXM.SMALL.jpg EngineeringShock Hi all When I created this video, I didn't have the intention of making an instructable, but I figured why not.  The schematic is talked about at the very end of the video.  It is very easy to put together.  You don't need to use the same parts that I did in the video.  There are other emergency but...
By: EngineeringShock

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:50:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/18650-Li-ion-Battery-Holder-with-wire/
18650 Li-ion Battery Holder with wires - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/6DD2/H6MF37YM/FYZ6DD2H6MF37YM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/6DD2/H6MF37YM/FYZ6DD2H6MF37YM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/6DD2/H6MF37YM/FYZ6DD2H6MF37YM.SMALL.jpg Aik68 The purpose is to create a permanent battery holder for a 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery using recycled or common use material. This will allow to use a battery without tabs through wires and a JST connector. Material used and preparation Material used: 2 PE caps from water bottles; 8 tie wrap...
By: Aik68

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Sep 2012 16:22:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CR2032-Battery-holder-with-switch/
CR2032 Battery holder with switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/5S9A/H5TU9TSB/F4T5S9AH5TU9TSB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/5S9A/H5TU9TSB/F4T5S9AH5TU9TSB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/5S9A/H5TU9TSB/F4T5S9AH5TU9TSB.SMALL.jpg Aik68 The purpose is to create a CR2032 battery holder water/dirt resistant with a power switch, using low cost or recycled material. In this way the battery can be easily installed near the hub of a bicycle wheel to feed LED lights fixed on spokes or on a crash helmet (I will illustrate these application...
By: Aik68

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:47:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-Ghost-Hunting-Gear-50-Geophone-DIY/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/LTHX/H5EDU5G4/F91LTHXH5EDU5G4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/LTHX/H5EDU5G4/F91LTHXH5EDU5G4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/LTHX/H5EDU5G4/F91LTHXH5EDU5G4.SMALL.jpg SAGAPS Detect the slightest vibrations build your own Geophone for approximately $50.00 with this step by step instructional video !!! Find Most the parts at your local RADIO SHACK store!! A great addition to any Ghost Hunters paranormal equipment arsenal. BGMICRO Gheophone kit :  http://www.bgmicro.com/K...
By: SAGAPS

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 00:02:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cyclops-Walkbot/
Cyclops Walkbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/NX6V/H4VQL5OV/FE9NX6VH4VQL5OV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/NX6V/H4VQL5OV/FE9NX6VH4VQL5OV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/NX6V/H4VQL5OV/FE9NX6VH4VQL5OV.SMALL.jpg JamecoElectronics This is a single PCB about 1" square large with a miniature switch, LED, cell phone vibrator motor, 3V battery and four 22 gauge wire legs. When turned on, it does an excited wheeling dance. It's a simple project, but the act of assembling something that makes noise, moves and has a light that seems...
By: JamecoElectronics

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:13:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Metronome/
Electronic Metronome - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/QTYO/H4AG5KPF/F6QQTYOH4AG5KPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/QTYO/H4AG5KPF/F6QQTYOH4AG5KPF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/QTYO/H4AG5KPF/F6QQTYOH4AG5KPF.SMALL.jpg cmonaco3 I had toyed with the idea of making a metronome a while ago when my girlfriend’s metronome broke. Instead of buying a new one I suggested making one. After a bit of research and preliminary work I decided that between the time it would take to develop and my lack of skills in electronics that I woul...
By: cmonaco3

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:43:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Palm-Arduino-Kit/
Palm Arduino Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/IUT9/H4AGK7IW/FF2IUT9H4AGK7IW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/IUT9/H4AGK7IW/FF2IUT9H4AGK7IW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/IUT9/H4AGK7IW/FF2IUT9H4AGK7IW.SMALL.jpg sath02 UPDATE: Read about the first journey of Palm Arduino Kit, here! I do travel many times a year, sometime I went with family, took relatives, friends, to places in US, for days, may be for weeks, even for a month, when I traveling aboard to visit my family once a year. Previously, I left my Arduino ...
By: sath02

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:20:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Programmable-LED-QR-Code/
Build Your Own Programmable LED Matrix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/XEAY/H4AG5A3K/FTKXEAYH4AG5A3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/XEAY/H4AG5A3K/FTKXEAYH4AG5A3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/XEAY/H4AG5A3K/FTKXEAYH4AG5A3K.SMALL.jpg JamecoElectronics QR codes are addicting. Smartphones are smart enough to read them from virtually any angle or orientation. But imagine taking it a step further. I had dreams of a digital LED array that I could program with QR codes, and I wanted it really big!  I used 16 matrices to create the QR code that is pict...
By: JamecoElectronics

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:30:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-Bug-Detector-Kit/
FM Bug Detector Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/7I6B/H2G60KAT/FT17I6BH2G60KAT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/7I6B/H2G60KAT/FT17I6BH2G60KAT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/7I6B/H2G60KAT/FT17I6BH2G60KAT.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily This is for all the spies/paranoid people out there. An essential piece of equipment for any spy is an Electronic Bug Detector. You never know what government agency may be trying to listen in on your conversations or trying to secretly video tape you. The Electronic Bug Detector is basically a bro...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:33:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-Listening-Bug-Kit/
FM Listening Bug - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/ZIHS/H27LSNMW/FBEZIHSH27LSNMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/ZIHS/H27LSNMW/FBEZIHSH27LSNMW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/ZIHS/H27LSNMW/FBEZIHSH27LSNMW.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily The on thing every spy needs is a small and well concealed listening device. The FM Listening Bug Kit gives you all you need to build a small, single Transistor, FM transmitter that can operate between 80 MHz and 150 MHz. Allowing you to tun it to an open frequency on an FM Radio and listen to what ...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:31:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ohms-Law-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/C2Y8/H3Z3KMTY/FY8C2Y8H3Z3KMTY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/C2Y8/H3Z3KMTY/FY8C2Y8H3Z3KMTY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/C2Y8/H3Z3KMTY/FY8C2Y8H3Z3KMTY.SMALL.jpg simonfrfr Ohm's law is used to find current resistance or voltage in certain conditions. If you know what Voltage and Current you have and you are looking for the resistance then you use this equation. Resistance = Voltage/Current For looking for the Current Current = Voltage/Resistance For looking for the Vo...
By: simonfrfr

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2012 04:17:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Low-Resistance-Tester-Milliohmmeter/
Simple Low Resistance Tester (Milliohmmeter) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/VQB1/H3Z3KFN0/F2TVQB1H3Z3KFN0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/VQB1/H3Z3KFN0/F2TVQB1H3Z3KFN0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/VQB1/H3Z3KFN0/F2TVQB1H3Z3KFN0.SMALL.jpg hanlin_y If you want to know the resistance of low resistance components such as wires, switches, and coils, this milliohmmeter can be used. It is very simple and inexpensive to make. It even fits in your pocket. Most ohmmeters are accurate down to 1 ohm but this one is sensitive to low resistance in the ran...
By: hanlin_y

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:35:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Origami-Kit/
DIY LED Origami Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/2V5G/H401UYCG/F6B2V5GH401UYCG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/2V5G/H401UYCG/F6B2V5GH401UYCG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/2V5G/H401UYCG/F6B2V5GH401UYCG.SMALL.jpg JamecoElectronics Who doesn't like getting flowers? Why not give the gift of flowers that never fade? Go even further and show your crafty side by making a brilliant bunch of flowers with this LED Origami Flower Kit. What You'll Need LED Origami Flower Kit  Includes: Battery pack, AA batteries, baby-sized breadboa...
By: JamecoElectronics

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:21:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Quickest-Way-to-Make-Kits/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/W78T/H3QETNMM/FSFW78TH3QETNMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/W78T/H3QETNMM/FSFW78TH3QETNMM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/W78T/H3QETNMM/FSFW78TH3QETNMM.SMALL.jpg randofo I learned this trick from my friend Becky, and it seemed painfully obvious after having seen it. However, I would have never thought of this on my own. At the very least, it would have taken me a while to come to this conclusion. But, to get on with it... this trick is so simple that you probably h...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:07:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-High-Voltage-Pulse-Shock-Box/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/VC0W/H2WEYQQS/FC0VC0WH2WEYQQS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/VC0W/H2WEYQQS/FC0VC0WH2WEYQQS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/VC0W/H2WEYQQS/FC0VC0WH2WEYQQS.SMALL.jpg nichropulse This pocket sized circuit is very similar to the muscle stimulators or a low power electric fence controller.   It features a fully adjustable pulse frequency and intensity!  It is powered by a standard 9V battery, and is extremely reliable.
By: nichropulse

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:13:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spreading-Love-with-Robots/
Spreading Love with Robots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/GZ6Y/H2WERWCA/FNZGZ6YH2WERWCA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/GZ6Y/H2WERWCA/FNZGZ6YH2WERWCA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/GZ6Y/H2WERWCA/FNZGZ6YH2WERWCA.SMALL.jpg masynmachien A building kit for love... The idea of a “Love Robot” was originally planted in my head by my daughter Tika’s work “A Robot made of Love and with Love”, as shown in the third picture below. So I started making little robots that are magnetically drawn to each other and when kissing, they show there...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 13:49:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pen-Elastic-Band-Squiggle-bot/
Pen & Elastic Band Squiggle-bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/GEWI/H2TIL7IR/F49GEWIH2TIL7IR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/GEWI/H2TIL7IR/F49GEWIH2TIL7IR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/GEWI/H2TIL7IR/F49GEWIH2TIL7IR.SMALL.jpg oldmechanic This Instructable was built in 30 minutes from scratch, using just the items in my pencil case and pockets, in the back of a Geography lesson. It's a really easy, and can draw circles. Anyway... Parts needed: 2 Elastic Bands 2 Thin felt tip pens 1 Circular pen lid 1 Medium pen barrel 1 Bal...
By: oldmechanic

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 06:08:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-christmas-card-as-digital-recorder-module/
Recycle christmas card as digital recorder module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/H1MR/H2CE7AHO/FJ1H1MRH2CE7AHO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/H1MR/H2CE7AHO/FJ1H1MRH2CE7AHO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/H1MR/H2CE7AHO/FJ1H1MRH2CE7AHO.SMALL.jpg gtoal Hobbyists looking to add a sound-bite to a project - whether something hard-wired or micro-controlled such as with an Arduino - sometimes buy a digital voice recorder module like this one costing $11 from Radio Shack.  However you can get almost the same thing by stripping down that ghastly Christma...
By: gtoal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 14:23:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-an-historic-mansion-out-of-paper/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/BCX1/H1YOL7F5/F42BCX1H1YOL7F5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/BCX1/H1YOL7F5/F42BCX1H1YOL7F5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/BCX1/H1YOL7F5/F42BCX1H1YOL7F5.SMALL.jpg lancer525 This was an historic mansion museum at an historic site where I once worked. We decided to make a paper model kit of it, and this was the finished result. A photo of the real mansion, built in 1812 is included to show how close I got.
By: lancer525

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 14:56:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/xB-Buddy-Kit/
xB-Buddy Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/4YO8/H1YOHZYB/F3F4YO8H1YOHZYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/4YO8/H1YOHZYB/F3F4YO8H1YOHZYB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/4YO8/H1YOHZYB/F3F4YO8H1YOHZYB.SMALL.jpg sath02 What is xB-Buddy? xB-Buddy is the compact, cable-less version of FTDI cable, combined with XBee breakout board. Just plug the unit directly to USB Port on the PC, laptop. xB-Buddy is not only useful for programming Arduino clone, but also a great device to communicate with any TTL serial device, s...
By: sath02

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 15:04:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginners-Electronics-Kit/
Beginner's Electronics Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FY7/0EI6/H1YOB1LV/FY70EI6H1YOB1LV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FY7/0EI6/H1YOB1LV/FY70EI6H1YOB1LV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FY7/0EI6/H1YOB1LV/FY70EI6H1YOB1LV.SMALL.jpg 009agent In this Instructable I will show you how to assemble a simple electronics kit that should contain everything that you will need for basic electronics projects including components and tools. Feel free to make any suggestions. Components There are many types of component that are important when bu...
By: 009agent

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 08:49:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/timer-circuit/
timer circuit! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/MG7Z/H1YOHK9P/F1DMG7ZH1YOHK9P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/MG7Z/H1YOHK9P/F1DMG7ZH1YOHK9P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/MG7Z/H1YOHK9P/F1DMG7ZH1YOHK9P.SMALL.gif joostzw this is an instructable how to make a timer circuit. what you need: resistors 500k(variable) 10k 10k 100k other bc547b bc547b 220 uf cap led switch once you have all the parts you can solder everything together and make the circuit. it's verry handi to have a soldering iron with the proper equi...
By: joostzw

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 15:18:57 PDT 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...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 20:26:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EXTREME-Snap-Circuits-Programmable-Robot/
EXTREME Snap Circuits Programmable Robot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/PT62/GZQR3I0D/FRIPT62GZQR3I0D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/PT62/GZQR3I0D/FRIPT62GZQR3I0D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/PT62/GZQR3I0D/FRIPT62GZQR3I0D.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In this Instructable you will learn how to build an EXTREME Snap Circuits Programmable Robot. First, you will learn how to install the PICAXE Programming Editor (the PICAXE is the microcontroller, or computer brain for your programmable Snap Circuits robot). Next, you will learn what a simple PICAXE...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:08:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crawling-Microbug-with-Crab-Shaped-Coat/
Crawling Microbug with Crab Shaped Coat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/0Q4U/GZ38JDUH/F310Q4UGZ38JDUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/0Q4U/GZ38JDUH/F310Q4UGZ38JDUH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/0Q4U/GZ38JDUH/F310Q4UGZ38JDUH.SMALL.jpg piem This little creature crawls towards the light, using its sensitive cheeks. You can direct its path by throwing a light beam at it. It is based on a Velleman Kit and customized with a crab-shaped coat to give it a plushy look. Crawling Microbug from Piem Wirtz on Vimeo. Tools Soldering iron ...
By: piem

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:54:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Colour-Changing-Night-Joule-Thief/
Color Changing Night Joule Thief - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/RT0H/GYY8FVXP/FADRT0HGYY8FVXP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/RT0H/GYY8FVXP/FADRT0HGYY8FVXP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/RT0H/GYY8FVXP/FADRT0HGYY8FVXP.SMALL.jpg ledartist I got this inquiry from a teacher who teaches high school kids electronics - can we have a cool kit like Aurora mini 18, in a simpler and more affordable format? I suggested Night Joule Thief, but the teacher felt that it wasn't sexy enough for the kids. (ur... you know what I mean.) So I combined ...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:49:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Simple-Snap-Circuits-Programmable-Robot/
Make a Simple Snap Circuits Programmable Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/L16E/GWKKNNRQ/FMHL16EGWKKNNRQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/L16E/GWKKNNRQ/FMHL16EGWKKNNRQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/L16E/GWKKNNRQ/FMHL16EGWKKNNRQ.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In this Instructable you will learn how to build a simple Snap Circuits programmable robot. First you will learn how to build a simple circuit using Snap Circuits to understand how easy it is to build an electronic circuit. Next you will build the Roverbot (what I call the Snap Circuits programmable...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:45:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Infrared-IR-toggler-security-circuit-kit-No-Soft/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/NJY9/GWSJMX73/FLINJY9GWSJMX73.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/NJY9/GWSJMX73/FLINJY9GWSJMX73.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/NJY9/GWSJMX73/FLINJY9GWSJMX73.SMALL.jpg EngineeringShock Hi all This circuit enables you to toggle a digital signal on and off every time an on-board infrared slot sensor is breached.  It employs a JK flip-flop circuit that is configured for toggle-mode, a power-on-reset (POR) circuit to ensure that the output is always low on power up, and an H21A1 infra...
By: EngineeringShock

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:25:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocket-Brand-Studios-Medium-Tank/
Rocket Brand Studios Medium Tank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/3ZDX/GWDYTKH7/FPL3ZDXGWDYTKH7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/3ZDX/GWDYTKH7/FPL3ZDXGWDYTKH7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/3ZDX/GWDYTKH7/FPL3ZDXGWDYTKH7.SMALL.jpg Chris the Carpenter This is the assembly instructions for the Medium Tank from Rocket Brand Studios. This is a great little robot kit, and can be purchased as a complete kit or as a rolling chassis, ready for the micro controller of your choice --Arudino Uno, Duemilanove, Picaxe 28 board, or Gadget Gangster Propeller B...
By: Chris the Carpenter

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:05:56 PST 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...
By: osbock

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:47:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LCD-Shield-for-Arduino-65K-color-KIT-V2-Assemb/
RGB LCD Shield for Arduino 65K color KIT V2 Assembly Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/Z6F6/GTXK817W/FGKZ6F6GTXK817W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/Z6F6/GTXK817W/FGKZ6F6GTXK817W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/Z6F6/GTXK817W/FGKZ6F6GTXK817W.SMALL.jpg nkcelectronics The RGB LCD shield for Arduino 65K color KIT includes all the components to assemble a ready to use LCD shield for Arduino and compatible boards like Freeduino. (visit http://store.nkcelectronics.com/rgb-lcd-shield-for-arduino-65k-color-k65.html to purchase) The LCD module has a backlight made of 2...
By: nkcelectronics

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:17:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/8-Pin-Programming-Shield/
8-Pin Programming Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/90UN/GTNKVSPH/FX590UNGTNKVSPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/90UN/GTNKVSPH/FX590UNGTNKVSPH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/90UN/GTNKVSPH/FX590UNGTNKVSPH.SMALL.jpg randofo The 8-Pin Programming Shield allows you to program ATtiny series chips using the Arduino itself as the programmer. In other words, you plug this into your Arduino and then you can easily program 8-pin chips. These small microcontrollers can then be incorporated into any project that you want. Follow...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:32:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Project-Board/
Arduino Project Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/R21S/GQPNUORU/FI9R21SGQPNUORU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/R21S/GQPNUORU/FI9R21SGQPNUORU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/R21S/GQPNUORU/FI9R21SGQPNUORU.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Project Board is basically a board to transer your ATMEGA168/328 to when you have completed your project and no longer need to use the Arduino as a development board. Simply transfer the programmed chip from the Arduino board to the Arduino project board and you are in business. Now your...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2011 12:56:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurora-9x18-Kit/
Aurora 9x18 Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/GFAQ/GQOPU95N/FJ7GFAQGQOPU95N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/GFAQ/GQOPU95N/FJ7GFAQGQOPU95N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/GFAQ/GQOPU95N/FJ7GFAQGQOPU95N.SMALL.jpg ledartist *** There's an updated version of this kit available at http://www.theledart.com/blog/store *** Responding to many requests, Aurora 9x18 Kit is now available, so this is the Instructable specific to building the kit. Please leave comments, especially tips for successful assembly. Identify the...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:16:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carlitos-Project-RGB-LED-Mood-Cube/
Carlitos' Project: RGB LED Mood Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/T5BF/GLC27UAP/FXPT5BFGLC27UAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/T5BF/GLC27UAP/FXPT5BFGLC27UAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/T5BF/GLC27UAP/FXPT5BFGLC27UAP.SMALL.jpg RobotShop This is the first in a series of electronic / robotic DIY projects. These projects are accompanied by instructional videos that will help you trough the many steps involved in completing the task at hand. For this first iteration, we are making an RGB LED Mood Cube. Glowing colour-changing objects ...
By: RobotShop

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