http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 16:05:34 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-a-Cylon-in-it/
Put a Cylon in it! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SMALL.jpg ChrisKnight Last year the comedy sketch show 'Portlandia' made fun of an arts and craft trend, where craft artists would take ordinary items and 'put a bird on it'.  I fell victim to a similar trend in the geek crowd:  Take an ordinary silver item and add LEDs to 'put a cylon in it'.  :) When I saw the Total C...
By: ChrisKnight

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Heart-Blinky-LED-Pendant-Jewelry/
Solar Powered Heart Blinky LED Pendant Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered heart with a pulsing red LED.  It measures about 2" by 1.25", including the USB tab.  It has one hole through the top of the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in a window.  The possibilities are up to you, a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 19:52:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DJ-NIGHT-RING/
DJ NIGHT RING - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/GXJE/HGH6RHTE/FGSGXJEHGH6RHTE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/GXJE/HGH6RHTE/FGSGXJEHGH6RHTE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/GXJE/HGH6RHTE/FGSGXJEHGH6RHTE.SMALL.jpg CP Sridhar This instructable will let you know how to make hand rings that will light your name or any word you wish in dark !!  i am telling you its damn easy and will take only about 30 mins max if you have everything you will need in hand !! Things You Will Need : 1) 7 Segment LED (8 if you include the do...
By: CP Sridhar

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 23:20:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Algae-Scrubber-DIY/
Algae Scrubber DIY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/6KIA/HGO9IPXV/FJL6KIAHGO9IPXV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/6KIA/HGO9IPXV/FJL6KIAHGO9IPXV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/6KIA/HGO9IPXV/FJL6KIAHGO9IPXV.SMALL.jpg wtie Keeping fish alive in the household environment is not an easy thing to do. The most frustrating part of this hobby, in fact, is the algae problem. If we do not change water on time(as the experts always recommend us to do), the algae will be everywhere! From the bottom of the tank to the side, from...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 11:01:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Cube-4x4x4-6/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/PQOK/GJQE9DJL/FQEPQOKGJQE9DJL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/PQOK/GJQE9DJL/FQEPQOKGJQE9DJL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/PQOK/GJQE9DJL/FQEPQOKGJQE9DJL.SMALL.jpg bajgik MORE info on:  https://sites.google.com/site/controlandelectronics/led-cube-4x4x4 Feedinco Led Cube 4x4x4 - Description The LED cube 4x4x4 has the atmega32 controller and uses POV multiplexing to swtith the 64 LEDS. A total of 16 transistors are used to switch on the Led columns and then ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Feb 2011 07:28:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-guide-to-LEDs/
Ultimate guide to LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/3SD1/GO6V9PC2/FKP3SD1GO6V9PC2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/3SD1/GO6V9PC2/FKP3SD1GO6V9PC2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/3SD1/GO6V9PC2/FKP3SD1GO6V9PC2.SMALL.jpg dog digger Hi. I am Dog digger. I will be showing you the ins and outs and all the details about LEDs. This has taken me a long time to make. LEDs. They are awesome! They are essential to life today. They are used everywhere and you can get them almost everywhere. You can do so many things with them and I wil...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 04:33:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Shooties/
LED Shooties - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/VZK4/GZACIQUG/FNRVZK4GZACIQUG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/VZK4/GZACIQUG/FNRVZK4GZACIQUG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/VZK4/GZACIQUG/FNRVZK4GZACIQUG.SMALL.jpg freeza36 There have been instructables about "LED Throwies","LED Floaties", and "LED Patchies" (and more) but now I present LED Shooties! These are meant to be shot out of your blowgun, which can be seen in my other instructables. These specialized darts are very extreme, as they work as tracer rounds for m...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Mar 2012 20:52:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/1x1x1-LED-Cube/
1x1x1 LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SMALL.gif SF Media Labs In the course of history, it becomes necessary to create something new to advance the state of humanity. The wheel, agriculture, and electricity were all transformative inventions that seem downright simple today. But without them, we'd be munching our nuts and half-rotted carcasses in the dark. ...
By: SF Media Labs

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:12:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Earring/
Led Earring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SMALL.jpg Lorenzo M Do you like nightlife? This instructable tells you all you need to assemble LED earrings, including the instructions to make a transparent battery holder. The battery holder has an ON/OFF switch so you can turn the earring off to save on battery life. This instructable requires medium capacity skill...
By: Lorenzo M

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 09:52:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-27-LED-Super-Light-under-5/
Altoids 27 LED Super Light (under $5) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SMALL.jpg holidayv I had made some Altoids flashlights for my kids and they loved them. However, I found them to be rather expensive to build after running to Radio Shack and buying all the parts. Then I figured out a way to make this "Super Light", with 27 LEDs, lenses over the LEDs, a 3 position push button switch, ...
By: holidayv

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 00:40:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-board-of-many-ping-pong-balls/
Another board of many ping-pong balls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SMALL.jpg Djandco What do you get when you add one Arduino, some shift registers, a few transistors and a handful of LED's to somebody with way too much time on his hands? The simple answer is Another board of many ping pong balls! Although this is not completed yet, read on to find out why.... But to give you a hea...
By: Djandco

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 14:43:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Champagne-Cork-Darth-Vader/
Champagne Cork Darth Vader - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/YUQB/HFPTHSEV/FKDYUQBHFPTHSEV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/YUQB/HFPTHSEV/FKDYUQBHFPTHSEV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/YUQB/HFPTHSEV/FKDYUQBHFPTHSEV.SMALL.jpg sjroth This legendary Star Wars character has been on my Corky To-Do list since the beginning, but I never had time to make it until now. This 7cm Darth Vader Corky has probably been the most diverse (and possibly most challenging) Corky yet. Here's how I did it. Supplies Above are some photos of some o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:07:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Outdoor-LED-Thermometer/
Outdoor LED Thermometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/22SW/HF23QIE0/F1T22SWHF23QIE0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/22SW/HF23QIE0/F1T22SWHF23QIE0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/22SW/HF23QIE0/F1T22SWHF23QIE0.SMALL.jpg Sobaka-Gemini If you don't want to read any pointless chatter you can feel free to skip to page two. You have been warned.   Over the summer I once again was looking for a fun project, that I could learn something from (AKA mess up twenty times, and correct my mistakes then try again). As I walked outside it was ...
By: Sobaka-Gemini

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:40:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Color-LED-Lamp-Utilizing-an-8-Channel-LED-Co/
Multi-Color LED Lamp Utilizing an 8 Channel LED Controller v.3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/J226/HFBKEMHE/F1VJ226HFBKEMHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/J226/HFBKEMHE/F1VJ226HFBKEMHE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/J226/HFBKEMHE/F1VJ226HFBKEMHE.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems I wanted to experiment with using different color LEDs, other than the standard RGB, to create multi-color effects in a functional lamp. This lamp uses Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Purple, Aqua-Green, and Blue 5mm LEDs along with an upper and lower White 12v LED strip. Each of the colors and upper/lower ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:01:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rave-Shades-The-Self-Assembly-LED-Glasses-Kit/
Rave Shades": NOW ON KICKSTARTER - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/NJ3L/HFSHTWNR/FMENJ3LHFSHTWNR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/NJ3L/HFSHTWNR/FMENJ3LHFSHTWNR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/NJ3L/HFSHTWNR/FMENJ3LHFSHTWNR.SMALL.jpg eXtremeSomething Due to the amount of interest in the Led Glasses that I created and the constant stream of messages asking for help with making them. I decided to make a self assemble kit that reduces the amount of work that is required of you to make your own. The kit has undergone several revisions and is now at ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:37:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Resin-Cubes/
LED Resin Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/VSPR/HF23WT1P/F25VSPRHF23WT1P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/VSPR/HF23WT1P/F25VSPRHF23WT1P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/VSPR/HF23WT1P/F25VSPRHF23WT1P.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer Hello Again, I've been wanting to use clear casting resin ever since I saw it used in this brilliant Instructable by Koogar.  Before I took on something as big as Koogar’s project, I wanted to start small so I came-up with “LED Resin Cubes”. The idea behind the LED Resin Cube was inspired by a merc...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 15:36:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Prospector-5000/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/XJ4Y/HF23X1RF/FQ1XJ4YHF23X1RF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/XJ4Y/HF23X1RF/FQ1XJ4YHF23X1RF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/XJ4Y/HF23X1RF/FQ1XJ4YHF23X1RF.SMALL.jpg GhoustDoggy Howdy ho miners If you have ever mine in the dark  dont fear the new Ghoustdoggy's product will save the day.This  is 3.7 volt LED lamp for mining and exploration off unknown areas and places.It can be recharged by solar or reserved batterys.It can ligt for 2.5 hours .And good luck miners.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 05:51:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-convert-incandescent-bulb-to-led/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/8AYN/HF243UJK/F4Z8AYNHF243UJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/8AYN/HF243UJK/F4Z8AYNHF243UJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/8AYN/HF243UJK/F4Z8AYNHF243UJK.SMALL.jpg macobt Converting  incandescent bulb to led,I have buy cheap 1$ bulb fixture,which works on battery and  I converted to work on 12 volts.Inside fixture I put white led strips. Visit my blog: http://macoprojects.blogspot.com/
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 02:17:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-led-lamp-to-save-dollars/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/JCA9/HEXSSEA7/FJNJCA9HEXSSEA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/JCA9/HEXSSEA7/FJNJCA9HEXSSEA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/JCA9/HEXSSEA7/FJNJCA9HEXSSEA7.SMALL.jpg macobt Replace old incandescent bulb with leds,homemade led lamp made of 8 pieces 1 watt leds connected in serial array,one array have 5 leds,other have 3 leds.Total 8 watts of led light replace about 60 watts  incandescent light. Subscribe to my youtube channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/macobt Visit b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 08:29:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-nixie/
Glass nixie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/41V8/HEQER0CY/FAM41V8HEQER0CY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/41V8/HEQER0CY/FAM41V8HEQER0CY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/41V8/HEQER0CY/FAM41V8HEQER0CY.SMALL.jpg pinomelean A Nixie tube is an electronic device for displaying numerals or other information using glow discharge. But they need about 200 volts to glow and it makes them dangerous and difficult to drive, at least for me. So i decided to make something similar, a numeric display able to work with low vo...
By: pinomelean

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:13:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Indestructable-LED-lanterns/
Indestructable LED lanterns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/DS6A/HET0ROXE/FD2DS6AHET0ROXE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/DS6A/HET0ROXE/FD2DS6AHET0ROXE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/DS6A/HET0ROXE/FD2DS6AHET0ROXE.SMALL.jpg jduffy54 After seeing the article "the eternal flame" in MAKE: Magazine, my first thought upos seeing the project was that it's not really "eternal" because you can't change the battery if it's glued shut!  After reading, I saw that it used teflon tape to make it watertight and re-openable, but not before a ...
By: jduffy54

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:51:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3000-lumen-flashlight/
3450 lumen flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/QVGP/H6734K9P/FIFQVGPH6734K9P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/QVGP/H6734K9P/FIFQVGPH6734K9P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/QVGP/H6734K9P/FIFQVGPH6734K9P.SMALL.jpg jduffy54 This is one mother of a flashlight, and at about thrice the power of a good car headlight, its got quite an impact.  The whole build cost me about $50 total, but buying everything new would increase the price a bit.  Its got about a 2 hour battery life on a 12V, 7.2Ah lead acid battery.  It uses CRE...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:47:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Green-Tech-Solar-Garden-Lamp-Kit/
Kid's Green Tech - Solar Garden Lamp Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/PUXH/H2WETCA3/FNUPUXHH2WETCA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/PUXH/H2WETCA3/FNUPUXHH2WETCA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/PUXH/H2WETCA3/FNUPUXHH2WETCA3.SMALL.jpg Ugifer The Kit: This instructable is based on a kids science project that I am doing in a few days time with my daughter and a few of her friends.  It's simple and fairly quick to do so although it does involve some soldering I don't expect that we will have trouble doing this with our small group of care...
By: Ugifer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:35:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/32x32-LED-Matrix/
32x32 LED Matrix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/71JM/HELXCOGO/FUR71JMHELXCOGO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/71JM/HELXCOGO/FUR71JMHELXCOGO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/71JM/HELXCOGO/FUR71JMHELXCOGO.SMALL.jpg rclayled   Build a 32x32 LED matrix using an Atmega2560 microcontroller.  The project contains the steps to build the matrix board, the PCB and the software (written in C++).  The software contains over 30 animations, a RTC (real time clock), and a text display routine.  By using the Atmega2560, no shift r...
By: rclayled

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 06:31:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Photon-Flower-That-Lights-Up-When-You-Water/
Make a Photon Flower That Lights Up When You Water It with Lemon Juice - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/SZPX/HEI4FD4F/FU1SZPXHEI4FD4F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/SZPX/HEI4FD4F/FU1SZPXHEI4FD4F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/SZPX/HEI4FD4F/FU1SZPXHEI4FD4F.SMALL.jpg lclarkberg Have you ever made a battery out of a lemon? If you poke a copper wire into a lemon and poke a zinc-coated nail in next to it, you can measure with a voltmeter that the lemon produces between 0.5 and 1 volt. The copper is the "cathode", or positive end of the battery, the zinc is the "anode", or neg...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:18:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-LED-Skull/
LED Skull lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3LZB/HEBNHRBC/FZU3LZBHEBNHRBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3LZB/HEBNHRBC/FZU3LZBHEBNHRBC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3LZB/HEBNHRBC/FZU3LZBHEBNHRBC.SMALL.jpg Wopke How to make a LED skull lamp with some simple tools. You will need: You will need: - wire stripper - wire cutter - a skull - soldering iron - solder - duct tape - RGB LED strip - power supply - LED strip controller - wire - a knife Cut the LED strip Depending on how big the skull is, you'll ne...
By: Wopke

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:38:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Faucet-Night-Light/
Faucet Night Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JL6L/HEBN3TAO/FOTJL6LHEBN3TAO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JL6L/HEBN3TAO/FOTJL6LHEBN3TAO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JL6L/HEBN3TAO/FOTJL6LHEBN3TAO.SMALL.jpg boston09 My nephew was on the Internet one day and found a picture online of a faucet value night light that plugged into a wall socket. He really liked it and wanted one. So he showed me the picture and asked me to make it for him. But since he doesn't have outlets near his bed, which is where he wanted it ...
By: boston09

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:01:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Cube-and-Arduino-Lib/
LED Cube and Arduino Lib - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/L2RJ/G1VDTS90/F0CL2RJG1VDTS90.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/L2RJ/G1VDTS90/F0CL2RJG1VDTS90.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/L2RJ/G1VDTS90/F0CL2RJG1VDTS90.SMALL.jpg gzip There are other Instructables about building LED cubes, this one is different for several reasons: 1. It's built with a low number of off-the-shelf components and hooks up directly to the Arduino. 2. A clear, easy to reproduce circuit diagram is provided with plenty of photos. 3. A unique approach ...
By: gzip

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:38:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-LED-ring-for-dremel/
Make your own LED ring for dremel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SMALL.jpg pinomelean Sometimes, when i'm drilling a PCB with my dremel, it shadows all the area below, making my  job too difficult. A long time ago i saw in Hack a day a light for macro in a camera and I thought it can be a good idea to use a led ring with the dremel to light up the working area under it. Materials ...
By: pinomelean

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:20:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Mini-Lightbulb-Tester/
LED / Mini Lightbulb Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/3BSW/HD7U0GM4/FHG3BSWHD7U0GM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/3BSW/HD7U0GM4/FHG3BSWHD7U0GM4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/3BSW/HD7U0GM4/FHG3BSWHD7U0GM4.SMALL.jpg sjroth Something I love to do is to take apart old, broken electronic devices and salvage parts from them. From many of these devices I get LEDs, and testing these can be very annoying if I don't have any 3V button cells lying around. I also occasionally use miniature lightbulbs for some projects or experi...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:46:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Headband/
LED Headband - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/Y9E3/HD4V43VT/F7GY9E3HD4V43VT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/Y9E3/HD4V43VT/F7GY9E3HD4V43VT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/Y9E3/HD4V43VT/F7GY9E3HD4V43VT.SMALL.jpg Dufva Hi! Today we will be making a headband with LED's attached to it (SMD-size) They are still very bright, and durable. This is not for the shaky hands since it contains soldering on very very small parts. You can use it at parties or whenever you feel like shining :) Parts? First off you will be...
By: Dufva

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:12:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Flipbookit-full-color-and-brightness-control-/
LED Flipbookit: full color and brightness control with an Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/F05Z/HD4VLLI4/FC3F05ZHD4VLLI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/F05Z/HD4VLLI4/FC3F05ZHD4VLLI4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/F05Z/HD4VLLI4/FC3F05ZHD4VLLI4.SMALL.jpg spacehippy Gather the materials Materials:  - addressable RGB LED strip : I used a new variety of three conductor WS2811 strips.  - an Arduino : I used a Arduino Leonardo. Any 5vdc Arduino should be adequate.    - 4 AA batteries and a battery holder are a nice touch to make it more portable.   - pr...
By: spacehippy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:41:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Diffuser-Cheap-and-Easy/
LED Diffuser (Cheap and Easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/2TCJ/HCV920A1/F432TCJHCV920A1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/2TCJ/HCV920A1/F432TCJHCV920A1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/2TCJ/HCV920A1/F432TCJHCV920A1.SMALL.jpg Siddharth Jain Here's a simple, small, cheap,  yet effective tool to SAND and DIFFUSE your LEDs! This one can actually be used for many other purposes other than sanding... While it would have been nice to purchase a standard sander off the shelf, the issue of price as well as size proved prohibitive (as I neede...
By: Siddharth Jain

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:09:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-pop-up-paper-house/
Solar-powered pop-up paper house - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/8ZS5/HCJNWJDL/FXP8ZS5HCJNWJDL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/8ZS5/HCJNWJDL/FXP8ZS5HCJNWJDL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/8ZS5/HCJNWJDL/FXP8ZS5HCJNWJDL.SMALL.jpg alvin_lee So... Hi! It's Alvin here with his first instructable : )  This instructable is on a small project on making a solar powered pop-up paper house. The paper house will convert the light it receives into energy for its interior lighting, lighting up the LEDs inside the house. At the end of this instruc...
By: alvin_lee

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2013 03:37:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hex-Nut-LED-Flashlight/
Hex Nut LED Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/RQ2D/HCB8QIGD/FR1RQ2DHCB8QIGD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/RQ2D/HCB8QIGD/FR1RQ2DHCB8QIGD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/RQ2D/HCB8QIGD/FR1RQ2DHCB8QIGD.SMALL.jpg sjroth For several years I have been planning on doing this project, but it wasn't until now that I actually tried it. My plan was to make a miniature LED flashlight out of hex nuts, using them as the casing. I would use a matching screw as the cap for the battery compartment, and add a keychain to make it...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2013 08:55:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Valentines-Day-Electronic-Card/
Valentine's Day Electronic Card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/J4O5/HCJOFI7J/FIKJ4O5HCJOFI7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/J4O5/HCJOFI7J/FIKJ4O5HCJOFI7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/J4O5/HCJOFI7J/FIKJ4O5HCJOFI7J.SMALL.jpg LostRite I don't have anyone special to give a card to this valentine's day, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the merriment. I like themed creating, and holidays always allow you to get creative in the way you enjoy them.  This year for Valentine's Day, I made a PCB card in the shape of a heart (in case ...
By: LostRite

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:55:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/4x4x4-LED-Cube-with-Charlieplexing/
4x4x4 LED Cube with Charlieplexing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/G289/HCB8T4WR/FGAG289HCB8T4WR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/G289/HCB8T4WR/FGAG289HCB8T4WR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/G289/HCB8T4WR/FGAG289HCB8T4WR.SMALL.jpg LostRite I know there are tons of ibles on this now, but here is the method I used to make a few LED cubes for my brothers this last Christmas. The electronics are cheap and it doesn't take much time to quickly make one of these. I wrote some very simple code to control them as well. I made a green one and a...
By: LostRite

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:31:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MintyStrobe2-an-adjustable-strobe-light-in-an-Al/
MintyStrobe2 - an adjustable strobe light in an Altoids tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/9RZ2/HCB8SQ7Y/FUU9RZ2HCB8SQ7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/9RZ2/HCB8SQ7Y/FUU9RZ2HCB8SQ7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/9RZ2/HCB8SQ7Y/FUU9RZ2HCB8SQ7Y.SMALL.jpg markmoran Inspired by the many amazing Altoids projects here and at Jameco and in Make magazine, I decided to try building a simple strobe light in a standard Altoids tin. This project consists of four 3-watt white LEDs connected to a 7.4 volt (2S) LiPo battery and two 555 timers. A 10K potentiometer on the ...
By: markmoran

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:55:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-Responsive-LED-Painting-on-the-relatively-c/
Sound-Responsive LED Painting (on the relatively cheap) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/41OW/HC9M3NKS/FQ641OWHC9M3NKS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/41OW/HC9M3NKS/FQ641OWHC9M3NKS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/41OW/HC9M3NKS/FQ641OWHC9M3NKS.SMALL.jpg minderbinder This instructable will show you how to make a triptych painting with LED lights that respond to music. I will be honest and say that this isn't the first project like this, but this is how I made this one and it's relatively cheaper than other projects I've seen like this, which ended up with an ove...
By: minderbinder

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:00:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pandoras-Box-1/
Pandoras Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/F5EP/HC9MG3O3/FWRF5EPHC9MG3O3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/F5EP/HC9MG3O3/FWRF5EPHC9MG3O3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/F5EP/HC9MG3O3/FWRF5EPHC9MG3O3.SMALL.jpg Dufva Hi! This instructable will show you how to easily throw together some movieprop. Created to simulate the effect of when opening a chest full of gold, or a box filled with mystery. It was done in about 5-6h. What do we need? First of all, we need a fancy box. Create one yourself, or buy one. ...
By: Dufva

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:53:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-LED-7-segment-display/
How to make a LED 7-segment display with or without Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics I'm going to show you how to make a 7 segment display with LEDS. Combine with Arduino to create countdown timers, simple text, and more. I like to make original projects. I searched the whole of instructables and didn't find one like this. In fact, I searched google, and did not find any results. ...
By: Enjoying Electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:14:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/18-Round-Infinity-Mirror-Kit/
18" Round LED Infinity Mirror Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems This Instructable covers building of a Chromation Systems 18" Round Infinity Mirror Kit, utilizing a 48 Channel Mono / 16 Channel RGB LED Controller to control 5mm common anode RGB LEDs, 32x along the outside and an optional 16x positioned in the rear mirror. While most of the frame comes already as...
By: ChromationSystems

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:06:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Cent-Upgrade-350-Flashlight-500-Hour-Run-/
$3.50 Flashlight + 20 Cent Upgrade = 500 Hour Run Time - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/6PR4/H8AZ5EJ9/FHB6PR4H8AZ5EJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/6PR4/H8AZ5EJ9/FHB6PR4H8AZ5EJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/6PR4/H8AZ5EJ9/FHB6PR4H8AZ5EJ9.SMALL.jpg luxstar This flashlight will be perfect for your emergency preps. It will also make a great present for any kid. Kids love flashlights and with this one, you will not need to change the batteries every time they forget to turn it off and it runs all night long. This instructable is easy and inexpensive. W...
By: luxstar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:04:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mirror-Tube-Light-Optical-illusion/
Mirror "Tube" - LED Optical illusion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/ITG9/HAQ2UVRG/FPCITG9HAQ2UVRG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/ITG9/HAQ2UVRG/FPCITG9HAQ2UVRG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/ITG9/HAQ2UVRG/FPCITG9HAQ2UVRG.SMALL.jpg kukata86 One day, looking for interesting schemes with light effects to construct, came across this wonderful effect. Quite liked the idea but did not know how to accomplish is, until one day found the way. Subsequently construct my own mirror that had to not only try out my skills in electronics but and pro...
By: kukata86

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:51:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Organ-Triple-Deluxe-II/
Color Organ Triple Deluxe II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/FPTD/HBUZGRXF/F56FPTDHBUZGRXF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/FPTD/HBUZGRXF/F56FPTDHBUZGRXF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/FPTD/HBUZGRXF/F56FPTDHBUZGRXF.SMALL.jpg ledartist Making Refinements to th#11;e Old Project I put together the Color Organ Triple Deluxe over a year ago. It was a bare minimum version of color organ circuit using LEDs instead of incandescent lamps that traditional color organs use. The circuit worked pretty well, considering the simplicity of the...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:13:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Complete-Idiots-Guide-to-Make-LED-Light-Unit/
A Complete Idiot's Guide to Make LED Light Unit for Planted Aquarium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SMALL.jpg sumers As always I am writing this for people who have no prior experience with LEDs, electrical and electronics works just like I never had before I did this. I will be posting a lot of pictures here and going into a lot of detail about making connections, wiring etc. So the people who know how these thin...
By: sumers

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:05:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PIXEL-Interactive-LED-Art/
PIXEL - Interactive LED Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/Y30E/HAQ3AY4N/F9RY30EHAQ3AY4N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/Y30E/HAQ3AY4N/F9RY30EHAQ3AY4N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/Y30E/HAQ3AY4N/F9RY30EHAQ3AY4N.SMALL.jpg alinke In this Instructable, I'll talk about PIXEL which is currently on KickStarter (Shameless Plug). And also how a guy with a day job can take an idea and turn it into a real product.  The KickStarter for PIXEL also includes the DIY Kit version of this project as well as a turn key, fu...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 11:27:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Plug-and-Play-LED-Lighting/
Simple Plug and Play LED Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/P2UY/HAQ3190C/F2GP2UYHAQ3190C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/P2UY/HAQ3190C/F2GP2UYHAQ3190C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/P2UY/HAQ3190C/F2GP2UYHAQ3190C.SMALL.jpg Haunted Spider LED lighting: the expensive choice for lighting your home or display, which only the green crowd hopes to afford, or is it? When creating a Halloween display for my neighborhood, lighting is one of the most important aspects. If you can't see it, who cares if you spent 10 hours building it. How do ...
By: Haunted Spider

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 21:08:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fiber-Optic-LED-Dandelion-Lamp/
Fiber Optic LED Dandelion Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/QTE6/HBNXUN3F/FXAQTE6HBNXUN3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/QTE6/HBNXUN3F/FXAQTE6HBNXUN3F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/QTE6/HBNXUN3F/FXAQTE6HBNXUN3F.SMALL.jpg blissful2015 There are those times when the world is so luminous and beautiful, times when you find yourself mesmerized by the huge sky filled with stars, or the infinite universe in little pods and thistles. This ambient wall lamp is inspired by the beauty of nature and magic of light. It’s made with very comm...
By: blissful2015

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 21:47:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Remote-Controlled-Color-Changing-Cloud-Arduino/
IR Remote Controlled Color Changing Cloud (Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/322Q/HBNXWIEJ/FVQ322QHBNXWIEJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/322Q/HBNXWIEJ/FVQ322QHBNXWIEJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/322Q/HBNXWIEJ/FVQ322QHBNXWIEJ.SMALL.jpg dablondeemu CLICK HERE FOR THE UPDATED INSTRUCTABLE: http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Rainbow-Cloud-ver-1/ This is a project I created for a Digital Art and Installations class.   The class covered basics of several types of programming, and our projects were meant to be an interactive cross between art and ...
By: dablondeemu

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