http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 10:23:16 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/A-wearable-sound-to-light-display-without-a-micro/
A wearable sound-to-light display, without a microprocessor - the Musicator Junior. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SMALL.gif qs Smaller than the 9-volt battery that powers it, the Musicator Jr. displays the sound it 'hears' (through the Electret Microphone) as fluctuating light bars. Small enough to fit in your shirt pocket, it can also be placed on a flat surface to monitor the sound levels around it. An alkaline battery ...
By: qs

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:37:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-LED-bar-graph/
Giant LED bar graph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/4KNK/H1YOANPP/F2D4KNKH1YOANPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/4KNK/H1YOANPP/F2D4KNKH1YOANPP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/4KNK/H1YOANPP/F2D4KNKH1YOANPP.SMALL.jpg chunkyhampton For a recent project I needed to build a large and obvious bar graph display. This was to show the power generated from a bicycle generator. I came up with this design and was pretty pleased with the final results as it is relatively low cost but still pretty visual. It stands 1.5m high and 10cm wid...
By: chunkyhampton

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 12:06:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-ChromoDisk/
The ChromoDisk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/ZXM8/H1HMDPIQ/F6OZXM8H1HMDPIQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/ZXM8/H1HMDPIQ/F6OZXM8H1HMDPIQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/ZXM8/H1HMDPIQ/F6OZXM8H1HMDPIQ.SMALL.jpg Surferdude When I saw the Aurora LED 9x18 Instructable, I was inspired.  However, it's built on the PIC microcontroller while I am most familiar with the AVR microcontrollers.  Plus, I already have the development and programming environments for AVRs, so I set about a redesign as a personal challenge.  I want...
By: Surferdude

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 19:45:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PixelLux-A-64-Pixel-RGB-LED-Video-Screen/
PixelLux- A 64 Pixel RGB LED Video Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/ZBX9/H12SVDXG/FQVZBX9H12SVDXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/ZBX9/H12SVDXG/FQVZBX9H12SVDXG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/ZBX9/H12SVDXG/FQVZBX9H12SVDXG.SMALL.jpg ajdi123 EDIT:  Wow, I didn't think this project would be so looked at on instructables! thanks for taking a look :). I have a crappy video that I'll upload, but sadly I was an idiot and burnt out my teensy... so I'll post a video of the whole thing working later!  Hi Instructables! The following is a quic...
By: ajdi123

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:18:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jellyfish-Lamp/
Jellyfish Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/76YV/H0A00HAQ/FQP76YVH0A00HAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/76YV/H0A00HAQ/FQP76YVH0A00HAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/76YV/H0A00HAQ/FQP76YVH0A00HAQ.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED Hello, this is Aaron Wasserman, Customer Service Rep here at Elemental LED. This Jellyfish Lamp, which now proudly sits on my desk and keeps me company, was my first attempt at working with LEDs. So if I can do it, so can you! Basically, it is a purple light made of translucent materials that "glo...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:53:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurora-18x18/
Aurora 18x18 - the Big Brother of Aurora 9x18 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/7ZZR/H0AR6Y6X/F947ZZRH0AR6Y6X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/7ZZR/H0AR6Y6X/F947ZZRH0AR6Y6X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/7ZZR/H0AR6Y6X/F947ZZRH0AR6Y6X.SMALL.jpg ledartist There are some things that you can never stop. After building Aurora 9x18, I just could not shake off wondering, what if I made it bigger... So I finally broke down and made a bigger version of Aurora 9x18, Aurora 18x18. Just as the name implies, it has twice the number of LEDs. The overall dimensi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:08:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-simple-high-power-LED-driver/
Super simple high power LED driver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/CWO9/FDYPTCX6/FNVCWO9FDYPTCX6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/CWO9/FDYPTCX6/FNVCWO9FDYPTCX6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/CWO9/FDYPTCX6/FNVCWO9FDYPTCX6.SMALL.jpg Artificial Intelligence This Instructable will show you how to built a Constant Current for high power LEDs, using only two components.High power LEDs are getting cheaper and cheaper, however the constant current drivers, to drive them are pretty expensive.Here, I'll show you how to built a simple and cheap, yet very effec...
By: Artificial Intelligence

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:20:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Green-LED-USB-Bulb/
Green LED USB Bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/RMNL/GZUASL9Z/F6CRMNLGZUASL9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/RMNL/GZUASL9Z/F6CRMNLGZUASL9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/RMNL/GZUASL9Z/F6CRMNLGZUASL9Z.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma This instructable will gude you to the process of modifying a regular 220VAC bulb to a USB plugged LED bulb. It it a nice touch around your PC or anywhere in your room. It won't be able to light your room fully, though you may use such a bulb to see the keyboard keys in darkness or just add it to t...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:49:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Milk-Bottle-LED-Lights-Arduino-Controlled/
Addressable Milk Bottles (LED Lighting + Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/BBRO/FT7PM9FQ/F6SBBROFT7PM9FQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/BBRO/FT7PM9FQ/F6SBBROFT7PM9FQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/BBRO/FT7PM9FQ/F6SBBROFT7PM9FQ.SMALL.jpg Nachimir Make PPE milk bottles into good looking LED lights, and use an Arduino to control them. This recycles a number of things, mainly the milk bottles, and uses a very low amount of power: the LEDs apparently dissipate less than 3 watts but are bright enough to see by.Among other things, I wanted to see ...
By: Nachimir

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:58:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Inexpensive-DIY-LED-Lightbox-for-Tracing/
Inexpensive DIY LED Lightbox for Tracing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/LO5K/GZ0MMBYG/FFKLO5KGZ0MMBYG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/LO5K/GZ0MMBYG/FFKLO5KGZ0MMBYG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/LO5K/GZ0MMBYG/FFKLO5KGZ0MMBYG.SMALL.jpg designerik As an Industrial design student, I often trace my rough sketches refine them into nice looking presentation drawings. I've been wanting to get a light box for a while now, but the ones commercially available are either bulky (with florescent tubes) or expensive (with LEDs). On a recent trip to IKEA...
By: designerik

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:00:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Growing-a-Venus-Fly-Trap-Indoors-in-Colorado/
Growing a Venus Fly Trap Indoors in a Dry Environment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/8VC3/GYKVXKF1/FC48VC3GYKVXKF1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/8VC3/GYKVXKF1/FC48VC3GYKVXKF1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/8VC3/GYKVXKF1/FC48VC3GYKVXKF1.SMALL.jpg Vlorbschnat I've been interested in carnivorous plants since I was a kid, but I haven't had any for about a decade. Recently, though, the idea of growing a venus fly trap in my dorm room hit me. There were a few issues I had to overcome before growing one, though. There are three major environmental factors ven...
By: Vlorbschnat

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:28:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-LED-Lantern/
DIY USB LED Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/1B5P/GXUYTTD7/FM31B5PGXUYTTD7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/1B5P/GXUYTTD7/FM31B5PGXUYTTD7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/1B5P/GXUYTTD7/FM31B5PGXUYTTD7.SMALL.jpg Grasshopper1221 Turn an old junk (or new) lantern into a nice  multi purpose light. Looks nice on your desk or hanging in your room or perhaps a camping trip. As it USB powered it has limits, However this can also be made to be powered by  a few AA or AAA battery's and cell phone battery 3.7 volt lithium really lig...
By: Grasshopper1221

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:40:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultraviolet-Business-Card-Flashlight/
Ultraviolet Business Card Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/JTGS/GXO0U8CH/FL4JTGSGXO0U8CH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/JTGS/GXO0U8CH/FL4JTGSGXO0U8CH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/JTGS/GXO0U8CH/FL4JTGSGXO0U8CH.SMALL.jpg tomward If you've seen some of my other business cards, I like the idea of giving away cards that are useful in some way.  Most of my others have been more proof-of-concept, but this one is not only fun but easy to make, inexpensive and has a real wow factor. It's a simple ultraviolet torch, but the basic ...
By: tomward

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:38:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Infinity-Mirror-Tony-Stark-Arc-Reactor-thing/
Infinity Mirror - Tony Stark Arc-Reactor thing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/74N9/GXKA4GB2/F1V74N9GXKA4GB2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/74N9/GXKA4GB2/F1V74N9GXKA4GB2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/74N9/GXKA4GB2/F1V74N9GXKA4GB2.SMALL.jpg shadeydave I'm creating a robot, but am finding that it's better if I break the build down into smaller projects. This is one of those projects, and it seems to have a look that could be used for other things as well. Destroy a lady's compact mirror. I took the mirrors out of their plastic housing and us...
By: shadeydave

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:53:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PS2You-Go-anywhere-LED-digital-message-board/
PS/2/You: Go-anywhere, LED digital message board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/DW02/GWTIK8FF/FG3DW02GWTIK8FF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/DW02/GWTIK8FF/FG3DW02GWTIK8FF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/DW02/GWTIK8FF/FG3DW02GWTIK8FF.SMALL.jpg Earthling! Combine three inexpensive LED matrix display panels, an Ardweeny microcontroller and a standard PS/2 computer keyboard into your own go-anywhere, instantly updatable 768-pixel digital message board. The code can hold up to six lines of text with a maximum of 100 characters each. Pressing a key on t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 23:25:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Infinity-Mirror-Pendant/
Infinity Mirror Pendant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/81VB/GWRN4VP8/FAZ81VBGWRN4VP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/81VB/GWRN4VP8/FAZ81VBGWRN4VP8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/81VB/GWRN4VP8/FAZ81VBGWRN4VP8.SMALL.jpg Kabapu I've seen numerous infinity mirrors and always liked the effect.  However, I've never seen a really small one.  I had recently purchased a new type of resin and wanted to try it out.  What popped into my head was the infinity mirror pendant.  The main challenge would be to create an infinity mirror ...
By: Kabapu

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:25:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-A-Simple-Joule-Thief-made-easy/
Making A Simple Joule Thief (made easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/UXVH/GWF5TL98/F3GUXVHGWF5TL98.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/UXVH/GWF5TL98/F3GUXVHGWF5TL98.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/UXVH/GWF5TL98/F3GUXVHGWF5TL98.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Today I am showing you how to make a very simple joule thief. A joule thief has many applications, the best gadget that I made with was a "Water Powered Lamp", soon I'm going to post on a guide about it but first I need to post this guide. I used an iPhone 4S as my camera :)))  What Is A Joule Thi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:27:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-lightbulb-ornament/
LED lightbulb ornament - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/PMUH/GWG7O87A/FZ9PMUHGWG7O87A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/PMUH/GWG7O87A/FZ9PMUHGWG7O87A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/PMUH/GWG7O87A/FZ9PMUHGWG7O87A.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus The festive lights this time of the year are my favourite, I could watch blinking lights and sip on hot chocolate by a roaring fire all evening. So when it came time to contribute to Robot Lover's 2011 Instructables Advent Calendar I knew just what to make. My own lighted ornament, of course! Using...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:34:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Holiday-Tie/
LED Holiday Tie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/P4RI/GWG7O7GX/F2JP4RIGWG7O7GX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/P4RI/GWG7O7GX/F2JP4RIGWG7O7GX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/P4RI/GWG7O7GX/F2JP4RIGWG7O7GX.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Make an LED holiday tie for that special man in your life this Christmas.  It is easy to create fun light patterns using Aniomagic's Sparkle Board even if you don't have any previous knowledge of circuitry or programming.  This is a great project to do with your kids to teach them a bit about electr...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:03:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Chandelier-2/
LED Chandelier Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/L9LI/GVXHA1SD/F6CL9LIGVXHA1SD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/L9LI/GVXHA1SD/F6CL9LIGVXHA1SD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/L9LI/GVXHA1SD/F6CL9LIGVXHA1SD.SMALL.jpg kaway27 I built a few cool projects I found on Instructables.com and now it's time for me to contribute.  This is a LED chandelier that I made using Christmas LED string lights.  It not difficult to make but it takes patience.  I think it's totally worth it and the end product looks awesome!  It's also a gr...
By: kaway27

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2011 10:52:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Holiday-Card-using-Bare-Paint/
Making a Holiday Card using Bare Paint - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SN6O/GVSUMOSL/FXKSN6OGVSUMOSL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SN6O/GVSUMOSL/FXKSN6OGVSUMOSL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SN6O/GVSUMOSL/FXKSN6OGVSUMOSL.SMALL.jpg BareConductive In this tutorial we will show you how to make a Holiday Greeting card with LEDs! To do this we will use some Bare Paint, a battery, and some surface mount LEDs. Materials Materials Bare Paint Brush A4 Coloured Paper Scissors Glue Stick Glue Gun Pencil Ruler Components Surface Mount LEDs US: Di...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 14:19:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-Bottle-LED-Gel-Lamp/
Wine Bottle LED Gel Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/EUQV/GVOW4YE0/FVDEUQVGVOW4YE0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/EUQV/GVOW4YE0/FVDEUQVGVOW4YE0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/EUQV/GVOW4YE0/FVDEUQVGVOW4YE0.SMALL.jpg bkhurt Recycle an old cell phone charger and wine bottle into a gel filled LED lamp. Parts List Parts needed: - empty wine bottle and cork (I used a 1.5L bottle) - wire - blue and red LEDs - 220 Ohm and 100 Ohm resistors - small toggle switch - gel candle wax I got the gel wax from Michaels f...
By: bkhurt

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 16:55:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/1300-Lumen-Bike-Light/
1300 Lumen Bike Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B5GX/GVHH1EVC/FS9B5GXGVHH1EVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B5GX/GVHH1EVC/FS9B5GXGVHH1EVC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B5GX/GVHH1EVC/FS9B5GXGVHH1EVC.SMALL.jpg brainiac27 Let me start with this: I love biking at night. Everything from the empty streets to the cool air keep me biking into the night. But my quick setup of a LED flashlight pipe-clamped to my stem was not cutting it. I needed more power. I needed a true headlight. And so was born my second LED lighting...
By: brainiac27

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:01:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Touch-Activated-Finger-Led-Glove-Optional/
Touch Activated Finger Led (Glove Optional) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/O8QK/GVA8DZ8Q/FFUO8QKGVA8DZ8Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/O8QK/GVA8DZ8Q/FFUO8QKGVA8DZ8Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/O8QK/GVA8DZ8Q/FFUO8QKGVA8DZ8Q.SMALL.jpg jeshsieh This instructable will show you how to make LEDs light up at your finger tips upon contact with a flat surface. You may choose to sew the components onto a glove to make an LED glove. Application: The main reason for this project is to interface it with a multitouch table setup without going throu...
By: jeshsieh

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:03:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Tyme-Glass-Lights/
Old Tyme Glass Lights... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/M706/GVIYJQVI/FAIM706GVIYJQVI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/M706/GVIYJQVI/FAIM706GVIYJQVI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/M706/GVIYJQVI/FAIM706GVIYJQVI.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian I inadvertently stumbled on this while making a Newton's Cradle. LEDs fastened to marbles create wonderful illumination... Answers and Challenge 1: I dislike blue LED simply for the fact that they hurt my eyes at night. 2: I use them because I have a surplus of 200 of these demon lights and I ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:11:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-LED-Lollipops/
Light-Up LED Lollipops - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/H2QY/GU94GKRD/FTBH2QYGU94GKRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/H2QY/GU94GKRD/FTBH2QYGU94GKRD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/H2QY/GU94GKRD/FTBH2QYGU94GKRD.SMALL.jpg dan Great fun and yum for every age! Adding a spicy red LED to your lolly is hardly more work than just making regular lollipops. That huge sucker will liven up your halloween party - and keep your guests "licking and sticking" all night long! (because big lollies are super sticky, don't let them drop o...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:25:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-LED-Cube/
3D LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/OJ04/GU09UP01/FAIOJ04GU09UP01.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/OJ04/GU09UP01/FAIOJ04GU09UP01.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/OJ04/GU09UP01/FAIOJ04GU09UP01.SMALL.jpg ScitechWA The 3D LED Cube is a really cool device that enables you to see in three dimensions, get some depth perception and has 512 LED's or 512 pixels. It is based on an arduino uno which is an Atmel AVR microcontroller on a development board with some standard interfacing pinouts that allow you to quickly...
By: ScitechWA

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:16:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Candied-LEDs/
Candied LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/GDNF/GRTHMEIY/FSIGDNFGRTHMEIY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/GDNF/GRTHMEIY/FSIGDNFGRTHMEIY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/GDNF/GRTHMEIY/FSIGDNFGRTHMEIY.SMALL.jpg emdaniels A fun experiment combining simple electronics and common food stuffs. You'll need 4 cups of sugar, 2 cups of water, wire, electrical tape, assorted LEDs, paper cups, wax paper, a stove and a medium sized pot! Preparing the Sugar Syrup Boil the 2 cups of water in the medium sized pot, adding the s...
By: emdaniels

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:32:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/30-watt-led-worklight/
30 watt led worklight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/TQQ8/GTGCQNO4/F52TQQ8GTGCQNO4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/TQQ8/GTGCQNO4/F52TQQ8GTGCQNO4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/TQQ8/GTGCQNO4/F52TQQ8GTGCQNO4.SMALL.jpg mastelios This is my try to replace the energy-hungry 150watt halogen floodlight I use for working on my lathe. I think it went well.. The parts The basic components and electronics are from DealExtreme.com  the led http://www.dealextreme.com/p/30w-2400lm-led-emitter-metal-plate-white-16v-18v-39959 the dr...
By: mastelios

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Oct 2011 14:02:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lantern-Torch-LED-Conversion/
Lantern Torch LED Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/MS7L/GSOEMPAE/F3TMS7LGSOEMPAE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/MS7L/GSOEMPAE/F3TMS7LGSOEMPAE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/MS7L/GSOEMPAE/F3TMS7LGSOEMPAE.SMALL.jpg x2Jiggy Harness the power of modern lighting technology by converting a standard lantern torch into an LED torch. LEDs provide the advantage of longer bulb life, reduced power consumption (originally 750mA, now 320mA) and reduced heat. This project uses 32 LEDs which provides slightly more light than stock ...
By: x2Jiggy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 02:44:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bias-lighting-using-the-IKEA-Ledberg-light/
Bias lighting using the IKEA Ledberg light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/9YJ6/GS3BE08K/FRG9YJ6GS3BE08K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/9YJ6/GS3BE08K/FRG9YJ6GS3BE08K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/9YJ6/GS3BE08K/FRG9YJ6GS3BE08K.SMALL.jpg dennisjudd I spend a lot of time on computers and currently have six monitors on my desk. My office is also located in a dark basement. Between these two things eye strain is a constant issue for me. So a couple of weeks back when I read about bias lighting I decided I wanted to try doing something similar. On...
By: dennisjudd

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:12:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Joule-Thief-LED-Night-Light/
"Joule Thief" LED Night Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/DQTY/GS3BCE67/FTUDQTYGS3BCE67.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/DQTY/GS3BCE67/FTUDQTYGS3BCE67.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/DQTY/GS3BCE67/FTUDQTYGS3BCE67.SMALL.jpg ledartist *The kit purchasing info can be found here: http://www.instructables.com/community/Joule-Thief-LED-Night-Light-Kit-PCB/ I have many used batteries around. Remote controls, cameras, many electronic gadgets all use batteries, mostly AA size. I always felt guilty for throwing away the used bat...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2011 11:20:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Synchronizing-Fireflies/
Synchronizing Fireflies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/252T/F05JJOT9/F7H252TF05JJOT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/252T/F05JJOT9/F7H252TF05JJOT9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/252T/F05JJOT9/F7H252TF05JJOT9.SMALL.jpg alex_weber Have you ever asked yourself how do hundreds and thousands of fireflies are able to synchronize themselves? How does it work, that they are able to blink all together without having a kind of boss firefly?This instructable gives a solution and shows how this synchronization can be achieved.I have al...
By: alex_weber

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2007 01:58:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bounty-Hunter-Helmet-LEDs/
Bounty Hunter Helmet LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/8CGK/GR9IBZYA/FY28CGKGR9IBZYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/8CGK/GR9IBZYA/FY28CGKGR9IBZYA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/8CGK/GR9IBZYA/FY28CGKGR9IBZYA.SMALL.jpg Zanibar Hello,    Here is another Helmet that I have been able to modify with some LED lights. This Helmet is something that I had previously created for a Sci-Fi film a while ago. (So I don't have instructions on putting the helmet itself together... sorry) but adding some cool looking "chasing" LEDs is fa...
By: Zanibar

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:40:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-and-cheap-DIY-ambilight/
Simple and cheap DIY ambilight. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/L7Q8/GQRBNX98/FTVL7Q8GQRBNX98.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/L7Q8/GQRBNX98/FTVL7Q8GQRBNX98.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/L7Q8/GQRBNX98/FTVL7Q8GQRBNX98.SMALL.jpg yonsje This instructable will show you how to make a simple and cheap ambilight system for your PC! This simple system can be used with the AtmoWin software, or using the AtmoLight plugin in VLC (media player) , it connects to your PC using the standard USB connection on your arduino. It has only one chann...
By: yonsje

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:54:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Backlight/
TV Backlight -usb powered- - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/6FFA/GQ5Q4RZG/FVW6FFAGQ5Q4RZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/6FFA/GQ5Q4RZG/FVW6FFAGQ5Q4RZG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/6FFA/GQ5Q4RZG/FVW6FFAGQ5Q4RZG.SMALL.jpg seligtobiason This project came about because I have a decent amount of LED projects around my house and my friend asked me if I could turn one of those into a light he could put behind his TV!  But he has his TV hung on the wall and didn't want to have any wires hanging down or anything that required being plu...
By: seligtobiason

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:09:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Glass-Desk/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/OG2Q/GQOPTQL1/FEAOG2QGQOPTQL1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/OG2Q/GQOPTQL1/FEAOG2QGQOPTQL1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/OG2Q/GQOPTQL1/FEAOG2QGQOPTQL1.SMALL.jpg lagrasta After being given a frosted glass top desk at work, I thought it would be cool to set up some led powered visual notifications. I coded up a crude NodeJS server to listen for incoming events and a Growl "notification style" to send commands to some BlinkM lights.  What I used: * Ikea Galan...
By: lagrasta

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:43:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurora-9-bar-The-Essence-of-Aurora/
Aurora 9 bar - The Essence of Aurora - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/YKUW/GQ5QCG0O/FMSYKUWGQ5QCG0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/YKUW/GQ5QCG0O/FMSYKUWGQ5QCG0O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/YKUW/GQ5QCG0O/FMSYKUWGQ5QCG0O.SMALL.jpg ledartist Since the introduction of Aurora 9x18, I received many requests for the kits and PCBs. I'm still quite undecided about making those available for a few reasons. However I really want other LED lovers (ok that might sound too much :) to be able to build one themselves. So I came up with Aurora 9 bar...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:57:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/solar-LED-underwater-graffiti-creatures/
solar LED underwater graffiti creatures - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/4HZM/GOW49B7W/FU64HZMGOW49B7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/4HZM/GOW49B7W/FU64HZMGOW49B7W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/4HZM/GOW49B7W/FU64HZMGOW49B7W.SMALL.jpg deadinsect Introduction I love LED graffiti, but I don't like the idea that the batteries die after a short time, after which point it becomes just more junk. Solar garden lights (normally used to adorn a path) are simple devices which use solar panels to charge a rechargeable battery in the day, then they au...
By: deadinsect

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:34:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LoL-Shield-Audio-Spectrum-VU-Meter/
LoL Shield Audio Spectrum VU Meter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/HBC2/GOW3YKA1/F1VHBC2GOW3YKA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/HBC2/GOW3YKA1/F1VHBC2GOW3YKA1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/HBC2/GOW3YKA1/F1VHBC2GOW3YKA1.SMALL.jpg andydoro This is an audio spectrum VU meter using the LoL Shield for Arduino . The LoL Shield is a 14 x 9 LED matrix which fits onto the Arduino as a shield and is controlled through an efficient method known as Charlieplexing . It was designed by Jimmie P. Rodgers . This project uses a Fast Fourier Transf...
By: andydoro

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:33:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Circuit-Pendant/
LED Circuit Pendant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/XDIV/GONGICNF/F2ZXDIVGONGICNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/XDIV/GONGICNF/F2ZXDIVGONGICNF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/XDIV/GONGICNF/F2ZXDIVGONGICNF.SMALL.jpg Kabapu I've been thinking about entering the LED contest but couldn't think of an entry. I have a major problem when it comes to the LED contest...  My electronics skills are fairly rudimentary. I know how to use a soldering iron and I can identify the basic components but don't ask me to design a circuit ...
By: Kabapu

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:37:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurora-9x18-RGB-LED-art/
Aurora 9x18 RGB LED art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/O041/GOW3YC37/FU1O041GOW3YC37.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/O041/GOW3YC37/FU1O041GOW3YC37.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/O041/GOW3YC37/FU1O041GOW3YC37.SMALL.jpg ledartist *** Check out my blog for updated version of this project and more! *** My obsession of LEDs has led me to this. Aurora 9x18 is a thing of beauty (if I can say so myself) - has 162 RGB-LEDs in a circular configuration. The color of each circle is controlled by a microcontroller using a twisted form...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:49:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-line-powered-flashlight/
Phone line-powered flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/4FPE/GONGIAVY/FVX4FPEGONGIAVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/4FPE/GONGIAVY/FVX4FPEGONGIAVY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/4FPE/GONGIAVY/FVX4FPEGONGIAVY.SMALL.jpg art.z What do you do when the house power goes out? Look for flashlights! But if you're as sloppy as I am, you're going to see that they are out of batteries since the last time the power went out. Since, in 90% of the times, the phone line is still working even when the whole city has no light. This in...
By: art.z

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:14:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-GLOBE/
LED GLOBE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/TD4R/GOFIKUB7/F2NTD4RGOFIKUB7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/TD4R/GOFIKUB7/F2NTD4RGOFIKUB7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/TD4R/GOFIKUB7/F2NTD4RGOFIKUB7.SMALL.jpg Dipankar LED Globe is a light consisting of 240 LEDs, which gives a very pleasant light, at the same time lighting up the whole room. It is suitable to be hung in your Drawing room, Dining room or Bedroom. It runs on 12 volt 1 Amp. AC Transformer connected to the house mains of 220 or 110 Volts. Things yo...
By: Dipankar

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Jun 2011 16:59:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Box-1/
LED Music Light Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/GI7L/GO6UXV31/F7UGI7LGO6UXV31.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/GI7L/GO6UXV31/F7UGI7LGO6UXV31.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/GI7L/GO6UXV31/F7UGI7LGO6UXV31.SMALL.jpg kaba1 I built this for a school art project to compare the similarities and differences between art and science. It was inspired by Walter Giers' work. The three strips of LEDs and another ring in the middle, all respond to music which comes from either a source in the room, or an iPod or CD player plugg...
By: kaba1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 22:03:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/STEP-X-STEP-LED-CUBE-NO-Programming/
LED CUBE: [No Programming] (how to build) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/CNBY/GOB88U18/FKUCNBYGOB88U18.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/CNBY/GOB88U18/FKUCNBYGOB88U18.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/CNBY/GOB88U18/FKUCNBYGOB88U18.SMALL.jpg eXtremeSomething This is a STEP by STEP guide to making a usb powered led cube that requires NO Below is a video of the final product. Please VOTE for me in the LED contest if you liked it, thank you in advance.  There are no animations as all leds change on there own as they are automatic colour changin...
By: eXtremeSomething

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 08:23:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-LED-Cube-no-programming-required/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/SF1T/GO8DC8KW/FTDSF1TGO8DC8KW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/SF1T/GO8DC8KW/FTDSF1TGO8DC8KW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/SF1T/GO8DC8KW/FTDSF1TGO8DC8KW.SMALL.jpg eXtremeSomething For the Step by Step Instructable: CLICK HERE <br&...
By: eXtremeSomething

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 12:47:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Analog-LED-Table/
Analog LED Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/CEZM/GE8ACUAR/FT6CEZMGE8ACUAR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/CEZM/GE8ACUAR/FT6CEZMGE8ACUAR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/CEZM/GE8ACUAR/FT6CEZMGE8ACUAR.SMALL.jpg iminthebathroom This is my instructable on building a simple LED table that works and responds in an analog manner. It was to be built of individual pods with 4 LED's with there own photo-transistor to detect movement, or rather a disturbance in the light/wave patterns above them. It seemed simple at first, hook up...
By: iminthebathroom

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:41:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FUNKY-RAVE-GLASSES-LED-MATRIX-GLASSES-USING-A-PIC/
FUNKY RAVE GLASSES (LED MATRIX GLASSES USING A PICAXE) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/FMCR/GN4CZPS8/FL8FMCRGN4CZPS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/FMCR/GN4CZPS8/FL8FMCRGN4CZPS8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/FMCR/GN4CZPS8/FL8FMCRGN4CZPS8.SMALL.jpg llopez-garcia Hi everyone! This is my first Instructable AND my first PicAxe project. Constructive criticism is appreciated. I made a pair glasses with LED Matrices on the lenses which I'll be using at music events or clubs. Also as practice for another future LED Matrix project I am currently planning (Custom L...
By: llopez-garcia

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 May 2011 22:28:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Easter-Eggs/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/KR6G/GMJT3SVF/FOFKR6GGMJT3SVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/KR6G/GMJT3SVF/FOFKR6GGMJT3SVF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/KR6G/GMJT3SVF/FOFKR6GGMJT3SVF.SMALL.jpg PaleoDan I saw this in Popular Mechanics magazine and thought it looked fun...It is inexpensive and very easy to do.  It is safe and my son (he's 11) thought it was very cool.  Best of all, there was nothing to clean up (no typical egg dye) and we have the makings for scrambled eggs in the morning. Supplies...
By: PaleoDan

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