http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 06:28:36 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/TARDIS-Backpack/
TARDIS Backpack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/QGY0/HH2VMU1N/FVNQGY0HH2VMU1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/QGY0/HH2VMU1N/FVNQGY0HH2VMU1N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/QGY0/HH2VMU1N/FVNQGY0HH2VMU1N.SMALL.jpg jmp0004 There is a very popular Sci-Fi TV show called Doctor Who. The main character of the TV show is "The Doctor". The Doctor travels all of time and space in the TARDIS or the Time And Relative Diminsion In Space. There is also a very popular Sci-Fi convention in Atlanta, GA called Dragon*Con that I lik...
By: jmp0004

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 18:44:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Laser-Bevels-A-reality/
Circular Laser Bevels on an Epilog... A reality... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/PWHS/HGZO27Z4/FIJPWHSHGZO27Z4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/PWHS/HGZO27Z4/FIJPWHSHGZO27Z4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/PWHS/HGZO27Z4/FIJPWHSHGZO27Z4.SMALL.jpg togo1919 bgerens (also known as Bob) and I were yammer-jammering about the jig I built here -  Having a "Bevel-ish" Good Time on the Laser! ... We got to thinking, and he mentioned he had a small display turntable for showing his lathe-work.  So we decided to figure out a way to use my 45degree jig and ...
By: togo1919

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 17:47:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cell-Phone-Night-Vision-Under-10/
Cell Phone Night Vision - Under $10 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/YKOV/FJX8VULZ/FQGYKOVFJX8VULZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/YKOV/FJX8VULZ/FQGYKOVFJX8VULZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/YKOV/FJX8VULZ/FQGYKOVFJX8VULZ.SMALL.jpg iSteam How to turn your regular camera phone into an infrared nightvision viewer for under $10. Materials and Details Materials:- Congo Blue Gel : http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=244-181- Cell phoneFor the Cell Phone, mine is a Verizon Wireless LG VX5300. However, this modificati...
By: iSteam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:09:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Etch-a-Baseball/
Laser Etch a Baseball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/C5C4/HGH6XSCI/FR5C5C4HGH6XSCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/C5C4/HGH6XSCI/FR5C5C4HGH6XSCI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/C5C4/HGH6XSCI/FR5C5C4HGH6XSCI.SMALL.jpg guybrush3pwud I made it at Techshop http://techshop.ws Last week I learned to use the rotary attachment for the Trotec Laser. Usually this attachment is used to etch cylindrical and conical objects like glasses and bottles. I wanted to try something different, something... spherical. Also, I wanted to etch some ...
By: guybrush3pwud

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-burning-laser-for-CHEAP/
How to make a powerful burning laser for CHEAP! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/G6NY/GL4Z6AJO/FSMG6NYGL4Z6AJO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/G6NY/GL4Z6AJO/FSMG6NYGL4Z6AJO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/G6NY/GL4Z6AJO/FSMG6NYGL4Z6AJO.SMALL.jpg joeismydad After watching many videos on youtube of people burning things with high power lasers, I wanted one.Those lasers can cost a lot of money though, something I don't have. So I made one, and in this instructable, I will show you how to make one for less than ten bucks. This is my first instructable, ...
By: joeismydad

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:13:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-laser-general-guide/
How to build a laser (general guide) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/3TXB/GMIGB7JZ/FUC3TXBGMIGB7JZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/3TXB/GMIGB7JZ/FUC3TXBGMIGB7JZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/3TXB/GMIGB7JZ/FUC3TXBGMIGB7JZ.SMALL.jpg 3zuli What do I need to build a laser? Basically, you need: laser diode (LD) collimation optics current regulator (aka driver) power supply heatsink something to house all the electronics (project box is ok for a first build) then  you can add other optional things: safety switch LED for power indi...
By: 3zuli

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:16:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-custom-wood-lettering/
How to make your own custom wood lettering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/QLH8/HFWSTDZE/FZ2QLH8HFWSTDZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/QLH8/HFWSTDZE/FZ2QLH8HFWSTDZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/QLH8/HFWSTDZE/FZ2QLH8HFWSTDZE.SMALL.jpg alexisliu Instructions on how to laser cut your own letters for a menu board, or anything else that might need letters. I made these at Techshop (www.techshop.ws) and used wood, but other materials like acrylic, MDF, paper, and chipboard can also be used. Measure and cut your material 1. Cut wood (or whate...
By: alexisliu

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:50:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheapy-Laser-Lighter-Burner/
Cheapy Lighter Laser Burner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/NXAH/FXR6YFG8/FRENXAHFXR6YFG8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/NXAH/FXR6YFG8/FRENXAHFXR6YFG8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/NXAH/FXR6YFG8/FRENXAHFXR6YFG8.SMALL.jpg Kipkay Here is the world's first BIC style laser lighter! Butane is outdated. Time to use blue burning lasers!Watch the video and then build your own!WARNING: This kind of laser can cause permanent damage to eyesight in less than a second. NEVER look into the beam or reflection of ANY laser including this ...
By: Kipkay

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Aug 2009 16:08:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-a-CO2-laser-tube/
Replacing a CO2 laser tube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/AKN5/HELXKSEB/FTNAKN5HELXKSEB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/AKN5/HELXKSEB/FTNAKN5HELXKSEB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/AKN5/HELXKSEB/FTNAKN5HELXKSEB.SMALL.jpg tubfun SAFETY FIRST - Lasers are dangerous, I'm assuming you know this and you know what you're doing with lasers and soldering irons. Never run a laser tube outside of the laser-chassis, never defeat any safety systems built into your laser cutter! The CO2 laser tubes found in many laser cutters/engraver...
By: tubfun

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:49:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Liquid-inlaid-laser-cut-guitar-headstock-made-a/
Liquid inlaid, laser cut guitar headstock - made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2HYW/HEBNHGAJ/FWT2HYWHEBNHGAJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2HYW/HEBNHGAJ/FWT2HYWHEBNHGAJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2HYW/HEBNHGAJ/FWT2HYWHEBNHGAJ.SMALL.jpg workislove This a laser cut, inlaid headstock for my carbon fiber acoustic guitar project, made as part of a workshop at Techshop. I'm going to show how I designed and cut the headstock shape and inlay using the software and laser cutter at Techshop. In addition to showing how I made my particular headstock, ...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:24:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-BeerWineBeverage-charms-For-Pi-Day/
How To Make Beer/Wine/Beverage charms (For Pi Day!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/ZT2B/HE7DAS2D/FMNZT2BHE7DAS2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/ZT2B/HE7DAS2D/FMNZT2BHE7DAS2D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/ZT2B/HE7DAS2D/FMNZT2BHE7DAS2D.SMALL.jpg wemcdonald Wine charms are great, but there's there are two problems with them: first, they generally don't celebrate the world's most fun transcendental number. Second, they don't work for plastic cups -- and if you're having a rockin' Pi Day party you probably won't be busting out the glassware. So I decided...
By: wemcdonald

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:54:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Satellite-laser-cannon/
Satellite-spotting laser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/OTJP/HE07OYAV/FSSOTJPHE07OYAV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/OTJP/HE07OYAV/FSSOTJPHE07OYAV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/OTJP/HE07OYAV/FSSOTJPHE07OYAV.SMALL.jpg protonumerique Satellite laser cannon from Protonumerique on Vimeo. update---- (FOR THE SAKE OF PEACE,  I GOT RID OF THE CANNON TITLE - I wonder if the number of viewers will reduce drastically :) (Credits for picture and video - katjahommel.com) ---- This is a laser mounted on a cannon-like structure made...
By: protonumerique

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 05:06:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Contrast-Leather-Laser-Etching-Intro/
High Contrast Leather Laser Etching - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/4CDB/HDOW9WZS/FPD4CDBHDOW9WZS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/4CDB/HDOW9WZS/FPD4CDBHDOW9WZS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/4CDB/HDOW9WZS/FPD4CDBHDOW9WZS.SMALL.jpg the5thfool The hip flask pictured here cost only $5 at the local super-jumbo-extreme-retail store on clearance, and I wanted to personalize it a bit.  I have access to a laser cutter/etcher through the TechShop and thought this might be the tool for the job. However, one of the problems with cheap, thin leath...
By: the5thfool

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:43:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Original-Button-1/
Original Button - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/0TZA/HD2RYJDB/F790TZAHD2RYJDB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/0TZA/HD2RYJDB/F790TZAHD2RYJDB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/0TZA/HD2RYJDB/F790TZAHD2RYJDB.SMALL.jpg SaoriSHINYAMA This is Original Button using a laser cutting machine. Title     : Let's make an original button Detail  : make button with the illustration of the freehand drawing Target : the person who is not good at a PC, Computer beginners,Little child,and so on... Required time : 2 hours An aim:   The person...
By: SaoriSHINYAMA

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:38:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Engraved-MMs/
Engraved M&Ms - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/M58X/HCJO4MZQ/FOBM58XHCJO4MZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/M58X/HCJO4MZQ/FOBM58XHCJO4MZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/M58X/HCJO4MZQ/FOBM58XHCJO4MZQ.SMALL.jpg JoeGadget Personalized candy can make for a fun gift, party favor, or just conversation piece.  While this instructable shows how to engrave custom text and images on M&Ms, the same basic technique can be used on a variety of candies.  Feel free to experiment with different types of candy to see how well they...
By: JoeGadget

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:15:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Luminaria-With-A-Laser-Etcher/
Make A Luminaria With A Laser Etcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/YG9P/HC3PR863/F1OYG9PHC3PR863.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/YG9P/HC3PR863/F1OYG9PHC3PR863.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/YG9P/HC3PR863/F1OYG9PHC3PR863.SMALL.jpg davemenc Luminaria are paper bags with a bit of sand in the bottom and a lit candle providing some light. The nicer ones (in my opinion) have patterns cut into them. Our goal here is to cut patterns into paper bags so they can be used as luminaria. We're going to get cheap bags from a dollar store and use a...
By: davemenc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:12:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LaserGloves/
LaserGloves! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/6V71/HBXWS9XP/FUT6V71HBXWS9XP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/6V71/HBXWS9XP/FUT6V71HBXWS9XP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/6V71/HBXWS9XP/FUT6V71HBXWS9XP.SMALL.jpg Dufva Hi there! If you're reading this, you should know that this is my first instruction ever on this site :) In this tutorial I will show you my somewhat new lasergloves, made 3 hours before this was written. Perfect for the party or just showing off your friends. It's shake-able, meaning you can wave...
By: Dufva

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:23:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-your-business-cards/
DIY- your business cards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/ZSA7/HAQ330PL/F71ZSA7HAQ330PL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/ZSA7/HAQ330PL/F71ZSA7HAQ330PL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/ZSA7/HAQ330PL/F71ZSA7HAQ330PL.SMALL.jpg 96chany 0. Supplies - Materials you want to print on - Your design file (either by illustrator or by CoreDraw) 1. Prepare materials - Choose the right thickenss paper or wood - I used 140lb(pounds per ream) or 300gsm(grams per square meter) tangerine paper and 1/64 tickness Plywood Design your Biz Card...
By: 96chany

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:16:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Laser-Spirograph-No-programming/
Automatic Laser Spirograph (No programming) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/GGUH/HAQ2UHP2/FR9GGUHHAQ2UHP2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/GGUH/HAQ2UHP2/FR9GGUHHAQ2UHP2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/GGUH/HAQ2UHP2/FR9GGUHHAQ2UHP2.SMALL.jpg fado1986 In this instructable I will show you how to make a laser spirograph that changes forms automatically, and without the need to program an Audrino. This is accomplish by the use of 3 almost identical circuits that controls the 3 electric motors. How it works      As you can see in the picture there...
By: fado1986

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 19:07:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Octagonal-Bowl-Box-Joints/
Octagonal Bowl (Box Joints) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/POY8/HAQ39JPG/FI6POY8HAQ39JPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/POY8/HAQ39JPG/FI6POY8HAQ39JPG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/POY8/HAQ39JPG/FI6POY8HAQ39JPG.SMALL.jpg JoeGadget Box joints are traditionally used to join two pieces of wood at a right angle, with the tabs sanded flush with the surface of each board.  Using extended length box joints on an octagonal bowl, with its 45 degree angles, creates an interesting effect on both the inside and outside of the bowl. This...
By: JoeGadget

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 19:39:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-color-to-laser-etched-acrylic-at-Techshop/
Adding color to laser etched acrylic at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/H4YI/HAUNM19K/FU1H4YIHAUNM19K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/H4YI/HAUNM19K/FU1H4YIHAUNM19K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/H4YI/HAUNM19K/FU1H4YIHAUNM19K.SMALL.jpg broadspectrum I wanted to color the labels on an acrylic box for a Raspberry Pi enclosure with a paint.  This method uses a powder which is etched into the laser engraving. The powder used is called LaserDarc. I bought a sample of 3 colors for around $70.   The Raspberry Pi enclosure pattern was from Thingiverse...
By: broadspectrum

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:56:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TTT-Project-Taj-Mahal/
TTT Project - Taj Mahal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/5E18/HAQ37KB8/FJP5E18HAQ37KB8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/5E18/HAQ37KB8/FJP5E18HAQ37KB8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/5E18/HAQ37KB8/FJP5E18HAQ37KB8.SMALL.jpg agarwalk This is our second project for our class CSCI 7000 – Things That Think. We had to make an interactive diorama, similar to the types of displays often found in museums. We visited the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to get some ideas. One of the exhibits was an Ancient Egyptian diorama with many ...
By: agarwalk

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:08:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-Simple-Double-Slit/
How To Make a Simple Double-Slit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/TVXB/HA4LGDVO/FJPTVXBHA4LGDVO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/TVXB/HA4LGDVO/FJPTVXBHA4LGDVO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/TVXB/HA4LGDVO/FJPTVXBHA4LGDVO.SMALL.jpg SpecieS~ This 'ible will show two simple methods to make a double-slit, that is small enough to create an interference pattern. Interference is an effect waves show, when they interact with each other. If two (or more) waves have the same wavelength and a fixed phase relationship they are called "coherent"....
By: SpecieS~

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 15:50:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-cook-3D-scanner-based-on-Arduino-and-Proces/
Let's cook: 3D scanner based on Arduino and Processing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/9XKX/H9T4QUVR/F2X9XKXH9T4QUVR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/9XKX/H9T4QUVR/F2X9XKXH9T4QUVR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/9XKX/H9T4QUVR/F2X9XKXH9T4QUVR.SMALL.jpg cube000 Ever wonder of copypaste method, usable in real life, not only in virtual reality? Me too. It is  21th century, and those are nearer than most of all can imagine! This is possible thank to 3d scanners and printers. So let's try to scan something! First of all, sorry for my English skills. It is not...
By: cube000

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:21:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-freshener-based-mechanical-laser-shutter/
Air-freshener based mechanical laser shutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/LVBH/H994VWZR/F3LLVBHH994VWZR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/LVBH/H994VWZR/F3LLVBHH994VWZR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/LVBH/H994VWZR/F3LLVBHH994VWZR.SMALL.jpg pranavrathi I have constructed a cost-effective mechanical laser shutter system for our 1064 IR-laser. System contains a mechanical shutter, a control box and a power supply. There are many shutter systems available commercially; mechanical, semi-mechanical, electromagnetic and optical. Most of the systems are ...
By: pranavrathi

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:21:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Kleen-Kanteen-Reflect-Lid/
Custom Klean Kanteen Reflect Lid - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/17AL/H8LVXANZ/FG317ALH8LVXANZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/17AL/H8LVXANZ/FG317ALH8LVXANZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/17AL/H8LVXANZ/FG317ALH8LVXANZ.SMALL.jpg ptancredi Klean Kanteen's Reflect bottle is great because it's made with no paint or plastic (just steel, silicone, and bamboo). Even better, the lid is a great platform for burning with lasers, like the laser cutters at TechShop. I took the opportunity to burn in the logo for the school I work at, the Bould...
By: ptancredi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 08:49:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-Votive-Candle-Holder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/UV8L/H7996S09/FUDUV8LH7996S09.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/UV8L/H7996S09/FUDUV8LH7996S09.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/UV8L/H7996S09/FUDUV8LH7996S09.SMALL.jpg flame_mistress Materials and Tools: -  1/8” acrylic: enough for your design or ~8” x 6” for mine -  Access to vector drawing software and a laser cutting machine.  I made this at the TechShop (www.techshop.ws), which has both CorelDRAW and Epilog Lasers; you will also need a USB stick to transfer your files. -  St...
By: flame_mistress

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:36:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Mini-Laser-Cut-Band-Saw/
How to make a Mini Laser Cut Band Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/0P2C/H742SDOG/FV10P2CH742SDOG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/0P2C/H742SDOG/FV10P2CH742SDOG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/0P2C/H742SDOG/FV10P2CH742SDOG.SMALL.jpg wires � This all started when I learned that my friend Raouf Sarwari, who has his shop down the hall from me, has a laser cutter. Brooklyn is great for cross-pollinating ideas and skills with each other. Anyhow I have always liked models and thought it would be fun to build a wood wood shop. I spoke ...
By: wires

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:46:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wax-Seals-From-a-Laser-Cutter/
Wax Seals From a Laser Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/K0CC/H6S41CJU/FATK0CCH6S41CJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/K0CC/H6S41CJU/FATK0CCH6S41CJU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/K0CC/H6S41CJU/FATK0CCH6S41CJU.SMALL.jpg toenolla Last week, I was fiddling with the packaging for Laser Lace Letters, and nothing quite seemed right.  It's a victorian steampunk project, with stories told through letters and other documents, so I started asking my friends what they thought of when they heard the words "Victorian mail." "Wax seals...
By: toenolla

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:02:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cool-AutomataFaux-Steampunk-inspired-CD-Case/
Cool Automata/Faux Steampunk inspired CD Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/W5BR/H703ZOK6/F5AW5BRH703ZOK6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/W5BR/H703ZOK6/F5AW5BRH703ZOK6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/W5BR/H703ZOK6/F5AW5BRH703ZOK6.SMALL.jpg dr04bps   Once a year I do some contract work for a really cool company that creates “visual wow” for national and international auto shows.  When they announced they were hiring, I decided I needed a creative way to deliver my electronic portfolio CD.  Inspired by automata (think Rube Goldberg) and a tou...
By: dr04bps

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:51:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Engraved-Drinking-Glasses/
Laser Engraved Drinking Glasses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6E/J11V/H5405OV4/F6EJ11VH5405OV4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6E/J11V/H5405OV4/F6EJ11VH5405OV4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6E/J11V/H5405OV4/F6EJ11VH5405OV4.SMALL.jpg cal2014elh This is a simple project I did at the TechShop (http://techshop.ws). I had a set of old glass drinking cups just sitting in the cuboard collecting dust, so I decided to spruce them up a little by laser enscribing sayings and/or images on them. For designing the glasses, I used Adobe Illustrater and ...
By: cal2014elh

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:06:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LASER-GRAFFITI-1/
LASER GRAFFITI - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/AEON/H1YOKQJV/F6FAEONH1YOKQJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/AEON/H1YOKQJV/F6FAEONH1YOKQJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/AEON/H1YOKQJV/F6FAEONH1YOKQJV.SMALL.jpg luifer78 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d3RkCk5G-0 FIRST THE KEY PARTS! YOU'LL NEED - A DLP PROJECTOR (3500 TO 5000 LUMENS) - A LAPTOP WITH A RELATIVELY GOOD VIDEO CARD - A LASER POINTER - AN INFRARED CAMERA - LASER TAG SOFTWARE - USB VIDEO CAPTURE CARD THEN MAKE SURE THE INFRARED CAMERA IS CORRECTLY...
By: luifer78

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 16:21:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Surveillance-System-for-under-%2420/
Laser Surveillance System for under $20 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FVD/NG2N/F23Z3AY2/FVDNG2NF23Z3AY2.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVD/NG2N/F23Z3AY2/FVDNG2NF23Z3AY2.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVD/NG2N/F23Z3AY2/FVDNG2NF23Z3AY2.SMALL.jpg navaburo WARNING: this project involves the use and modification of laser devices. While the lasers I suggest using (store-bought red pointers) are relatively safe to handle, NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO A LASER BEAM, BEWARE OF REFLECTIONS, and be EXTREMELY CAREFUL when MODIFYING a laser product. Also, I am not ...
By: navaburo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:12:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cutter-hidden-in-a-flip-top-lighter/
Laser cutter hidden in a flip top lighter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/OB3I/H1JUI8PV/F10OB3IH1JUI8PV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/OB3I/H1JUI8PV/F10OB3IH1JUI8PV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/OB3I/H1JUI8PV/F10OB3IH1JUI8PV.SMALL.jpg rog8811 There may be times when a fuse needs to be lit or something cut at a distance, a laser is a good way to do it but it needs to be disguised as something more everyday....like a flip top petrol lighter..... it would be more covert without the engraving but as I am not spying at the moment I don't thin...
By: rog8811

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:56:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-laser-show-with-an-old-hard-drive/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ERTI/FQCTM9RW/FEQERTIFQCTM9RW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ERTI/FQCTM9RW/FEQERTIFQCTM9RW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ERTI/FQCTM9RW/FEQERTIFQCTM9RW.SMALL.jpg sensoryhouse Items Needed:Old Hard DriveLaser Pointer (or beam)Wire Mirrorclick to 2:14 to see the actual unit in action - but i suggest you watch the whole video because the music is bad-ass.Learn how to MAKE one here!
By: sensoryhouse

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:05:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Tim-Tebow-Appear-on-a-Slice-of-Wonderbread/
Make Tim Tebow Appear on a Slice of Wonderbread - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/F8L8/H0FLRAWH/FJ9F8L8H0FLRAWH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/F8L8/H0FLRAWH/FJ9F8L8H0FLRAWH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/F8L8/H0FLRAWH/FJ9F8L8H0FLRAWH.SMALL.jpg carlo.urmy The problem with religious imagery in toast has always been their unreliability; you can never count on a miraculous apparition when you really need one.  Using an Epilog laser cutter at TechShop SoMa I have attempted to solved this problem by creating inspiring, customizable toast art on demand. ...
By: carlo.urmy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:28:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Architectural-Model-Making-Using-A-Laser-Cutter/
Architectural Model Making Using A Laser Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/QT9L/GZAD1GZN/FPUQT9LGZAD1GZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/QT9L/GZAD1GZN/FPUQT9LGZAD1GZN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/QT9L/GZAD1GZN/FPUQT9LGZAD1GZN.SMALL.jpg kickice82003 Many things can be designed in three dimensions with the aid of 3D modeling software such as Google Sketchup, a free 3D modeling program utilized by architecture students everywhere. With the aid of such programs, architecture students can design detailed buildings in three dimensions at full scale....
By: kickice82003

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 00:48:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Show/
Laser Show!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/FG1Z/GYVDJSB1/FMPFG1ZGYVDJSB1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/FG1Z/GYVDJSB1/FMPFG1ZGYVDJSB1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/FG1Z/GYVDJSB1/FMPFG1ZGYVDJSB1.SMALL.jpg theultimatelaserguy We will be making a laser show that involves mirrors, speakers, and lasers! Gather Materials! For this project you will need: - small mirrors - a - a base ( a wood, metal or plastic sheet to mount all the items - a small computer speaker set - a music source (phone, mp3 player) - a screwdriver ...
By: theultimatelaserguy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:09:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Laser-Cut-Jenga-Pistol/
Wooden Laser Cut Jenga Pistol - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/JSLN/GYQESYMP/F76JSLNGYQESYMP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/JSLN/GYQESYMP/F76JSLNGYQESYMP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/JSLN/GYQESYMP/F76JSLNGYQESYMP.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu Jenga, the classic wooden game of skill, luck and balance, where players take turns to prod, poke and pull a block from the stack without toppling it. Now, what could be more fun than Jenga? Jenga with guns! This laser cut Jenga pistol contains a rubber band powered captive bolt which allows you t...
By: Jayefuu

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:05:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easiest-way-to-make-a-laser-burn/
Easiest way to make a laser burn - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/BPJL/GYN92DNQ/FAEBPJLGYN92DNQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/BPJL/GYN92DNQ/FAEBPJLGYN92DNQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/BPJL/GYN92DNQ/FAEBPJLGYN92DNQ.SMALL.jpg Jor2daje Ive always been fascinated by lasers they are just such neat devices, the only problem is after a while you get a little bored just shining them at things. I always wanted the 007 laser that will just slice through anything, while this instructable wont give you that but it will let you easily slice...
By: Jor2daje

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:17:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/STAR-TREK-TNG-PAHSER-1-LASER-MOD/
STAR TREK (TNG) PAHSER 1 LASER MOD - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/NRES/GY4RAHBP/FTENRESGY4RAHBP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/NRES/GY4RAHBP/FTENRESGY4RAHBP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/NRES/GY4RAHBP/FTENRESGY4RAHBP.SMALL.jpg randyfivesix I know it's nothing new but I wanted to share my phaser mod with you guys..... I bought the phaser on ebay for 10.00 U.S. dollars. Then I bought a high mw green laser and placed it in the prop. Now it pops balloons. The Laser About the laser: It is commonly known as the New Wish laser from Deal ...
By: randyfivesix

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Feb 2012 21:53:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Childhood-Laser-Building-a-HeNe-Laser-Kit/
Childhood Laser: Building a HeNe Laser Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/273V/GUPCCAOB/FJF273VGUPCCAOB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/273V/GUPCCAOB/FJF273VGUPCCAOB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/273V/GUPCCAOB/FJF273VGUPCCAOB.SMALL.jpg natantus This is about building a Class II As a kid, back in the 80s and 90s, I used to get Elenco electronic kits from my Dad and Mom as presents. I had them all, the Digital Roulette (K-25), the Space War Gun (K-10), the Pocket Game Dice (K-28) and many more. Even a few robot kits. Then I discovered lase...
By: natantus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:28:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Ball/
Laser Ball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/Y0US/GUS74KA2/F9RY0USGUS74KA2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/Y0US/GUS74KA2/F9RY0USGUS74KA2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/Y0US/GUS74KA2/F9RY0USGUS74KA2.SMALL.jpg LeoneLabs Watch out LED Cube there's a new sheriff in town and his name is Laser Ball... Truth be told it's actually a Rechargeable Remote Control and Programmable Laser Ball... whoa! So what's a Laser Ball? Well it's sort of like the Death Star... OK, maybe that's a bit over-dramatic... a Laser Ball is lik...
By: LeoneLabs

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:45:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Quantum-Laser-Micrometer-Nestors-Microm/
Homemade Quantum Laser Micrometer (Nestor's Micrometer) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/9IGQ/GRFNCXUP/FAR9IGQGRFNCXUP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/9IGQ/GRFNCXUP/FAR9IGQGRFNCXUP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/9IGQ/GRFNCXUP/FAR9IGQGRFNCXUP.SMALL.jpg TheHomebrewGuru Visit my youtube page for more cool projects: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksEFn8xaLP0z4rsiHa9zcA?feature=mhee INTRO: What is a quantum laser micrometer? Very simply, a micrometer is a device to measure the width of a very small object. Usually, small widths are measured mechanically or e...
By: TheHomebrewGuru

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:38:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Laser-burner-tutorial/
Cheap burning laser tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/WW3H/GQRB6S0A/FI5WW3HGQRB6S0A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/WW3H/GQRB6S0A/FI5WW3HGQRB6S0A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/WW3H/GQRB6S0A/FI5WW3HGQRB6S0A.SMALL.jpg Electorials This tutorial will explain every little thing you need to know about how to build a burning laser, it's an interesting project, which is still quite easy to make. The picture above shows how mine looks but you can make the design of yours look totally different if you want to. It's going to become ...
By: Electorials

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2011 03:12:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LASER-RANGE/
LASER RANGE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/8PGQ/GMIGFP3O/FE88PGQGMIGFP3O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/8PGQ/GMIGFP3O/FE88PGQGMIGFP3O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/8PGQ/GMIGFP3O/FE88PGQGMIGFP3O.SMALL.jpg jeremyzoo LASER RANGE – LASER PAINTBALL: YOUR GUN AND AN INTERACTIVE TARGET Welcome to my instructables. It is about a shooting kit including a laser gun, offering the possibility to aim at objects in a far distance. But how would you know if you hit or not? For this purpose I created a photo-sensitive ...
By: jeremyzoo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:47:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/AFFORDABLE-LASER-LIGHT-SHOW/
AFFORDABLE LASER LIGHT SHOW - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SMALL.jpg The Porsche Fan Lasers are fun, but what else can they be used for? Laser light shows are one option. I've been to many concerts where laser shows are used. I've always wanted to have one of my own, but the good, pre-made setups commonly used in concerts are very expensive, usually in the hundreds or thousands of d...
By: The Porsche Fan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:06:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Laser-Show-with-Full-XY-Control/
Arduino Laser Show with Full XY Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/AN93/GLC26GE8/F5BAN93GLC26GE8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/AN93/GLC26GE8/F5BAN93GLC26GE8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/AN93/GLC26GE8/F5BAN93GLC26GE8.SMALL.jpg nothinglabs Update! See Step 32 to find out how to use this project with a green laser! Also - checkout the LaserTweet Instructable to make this project display data from Twitter: http://www.instructables.com/id/LaserTweet-Twitter-Projecting-Laser-Show/ This project uses an Arduino and some cheap audio speake...
By: nothinglabs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:43:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thumbnail-portraits-Etch-an-epic-battle-between/
[Thumb]nail portraits - (laser etch your fingernails) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FWZ/MZRI/FIJ3YE4D/FWZMZRIFIJ3YE4D.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWZ/MZRI/FIJ3YE4D/FWZMZRIFIJ3YE4D.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWZ/MZRI/FIJ3YE4D/FWZMZRIFIJ3YE4D.SMALL.jpg lamedust Throughout history there has been a hotly contested division between men of great importance. Rooted from a question pondered in their youth: beard - or mustache? Deeply concerned with their facial ornamentation, these men of highest standing were the Rogain to history's receding hairline. Dali chos...
By: lamedust

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:32:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Image-Projector/
Laser Image Projector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/JEN9/F90571WO/FI1JEN9F90571WO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/JEN9/F90571WO/FI1JEN9F90571WO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/JEN9/F90571WO/FI1JEN9F90571WO.SMALL.jpg echo_anomie This is basic instructions on how to build a portable image projector that uses a green laser instead of normal light. The laser permits images to be cast great distances, and doesn't require focusing - it's always in focus.This particular design is simple in order, more for the sake of keeping my s...
By: echo_anomie

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