http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 19:33:48 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/Pocket-Sized-Nightlight-Low-Voltage-with-Timer/
Pocket-Sized Nightlight, Low Voltage with Timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SMALL.jpg MrTinkerer This little gadget is for the the little kids. It creates an ever changing palet of colorful lights on the wall and ceiling. It uses the ever popular 555 timer (gateway drug equivalent in electronics) to turn itself off in 15 (+ or - 3) minutes. The voltage in low enough to be battery operated but w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 22:09:44 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/50-Shades-of-Grey-Alien/
50 Shades of Grey Alien - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/PSFT/HGH6XZYA/FUZPSFTHGH6XZYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/PSFT/HGH6XZYA/FUZPSFTHGH6XZYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/PSFT/HGH6XZYA/FUZPSFTHGH6XZYA.SMALL.jpg ElmarM The challenge is to create a puppet ... I decided to take that challenge on but the puppet that I chose to make had to be wierd. So the Grey Alien was born I chose ventriloquist puppet – why?  Grey Aliens do not talk according to alien abductees.  They also report communication is through telepath...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:53:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-leds-flasher/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SMALL.jpg tealk 2 LED flasher, also one of easy projects in electronics using only 555 timer ,33k resistor, 2x 330 resistor and 10uF capacitor, you can make 2 led  that flash one after another.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fading-led/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/1YEE/HGH6S5EL/F8C1YEEHGH6S5EL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/1YEE/HGH6S5EL/F8C1YEEHGH6S5EL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/1YEE/HGH6S5EL/F8C1YEEHGH6S5EL.SMALL.jpg tealk Fading led, circuit its one of the simplest projects using 555 timer and bc547 transistor it only took me about 5 minutes to complete this, actualy whole this instructions and making of circuit last longer than making of circuit so the parts list is : 555 timer                                      ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 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...
By: wtie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 11:01:43 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/5mm-Piranha-LED-Installer-Push-Tool-I-made-it-in/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/JNMY/HGH6JN9B/F9SJNMYHGH6JN9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/JNMY/HGH6JN9B/F9SJNMYHGH6JN9B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/JNMY/HGH6JN9B/F9SJNMYHGH6JN9B.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:       The Piranha LED has very good heat dissipation ability due to its body mass.  When integrated to Solderless Breadboard, the metal rail beneath add additional heat dissipating ability.  One tiny problem is the difficulty to push the legs of the Piranha LEDs.  Could we make a tool t...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 19:08:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Light/
Laptop Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/DQ4E/HGHAP3E5/FP9DQ4EHGHAP3E5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/DQ4E/HGHAP3E5/FP9DQ4EHGHAP3E5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/DQ4E/HGHAP3E5/FP9DQ4EHGHAP3E5.SMALL.jpg dphysics Step 1: Drill Holes Drill 4 holes in the pipe insulation for the LEDs and then cut out a rectangle for the switch. Each hole should be evenly spaced out, we did about 1.5" between each LED.  Step 3: Cut out rectangular hole for the switch. To cut out the rectangular hole, make sure to use ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 09:15:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Charger/
LED Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/G0SU/HGH70KEI/FYAG0SUHGH70KEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/G0SU/HGH70KEI/FYAG0SUHGH70KEI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/G0SU/HGH70KEI/FYAG0SUHGH70KEI.SMALL.jpg ledcharger                   Material List -IPhone Charger -EL Wire with battery box -Soldering Iron -Soldering Kit -Electrical Tape(Helps prevent circuits from blowing out) -Project Box -Extension Cord Take apart the IPhone charger wall adapter. Use the pliers and pull on the plug end(male end) unt...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 08:30:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/555-timer-led-strobelight/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9BYP/HGH6JJEC/FIW9BYPHGH6JJEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9BYP/HGH6JJEC/FIW9BYPHGH6JJEC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9BYP/HGH6JJEC/FIW9BYPHGH6JJEC.SMALL.jpg kris754a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93akPgXFqGs this is my first instructable
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 15:47:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-Blinky-LED-Jewelry/
Solar powered Blinky LED Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered LED blinky awesomeness. It is a kit version of our popular blinky red square.  It measures about 1.25" by 1.25", not counting the USB tab.  It has a few holes through the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in...
By: lumenjewelry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:55:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-LED-Strip-on-Round-Tubing/
Installing LED Strip on Round Frame, Railing, or Tube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/5RTN/HGH6K3TM/FC45RTNHGH6K3TM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/5RTN/HGH6K3TM/FC45RTNHGH6K3TM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/5RTN/HGH6K3TM/FC45RTNHGH6K3TM.SMALL.jpg lilyleds This guide will show you how to install an 'embedded'  LED Strip on a round railing, tube, or frame. This is perfect for indoor and outdoor architectural railings, or outside on your motorcycle frame, bicycle frame, roof racks, or anywhere that needs some extra bling, dazzle, visibility, spark, or ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:46:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Daft-Punk-LED-Sign-discovery-Album/
Daft Punk LED Sign (discovery Album) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/30GA/HGH71JT4/FV530GAHGH71JT4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/30GA/HGH71JT4/FV530GAHGH71JT4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/30GA/HGH71JT4/FV530GAHGH71JT4.SMALL.jpg technokaur Hiya! This is my 2nd instructable so enjoy. If you have any questions comment below. Also i thank microtivity.com for making this as easy as possible! If your as excited for random access memories as me than this is a must make! Get Your Parts These signs are relatively easy to make and have a v...
By: technokaur

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 16:47:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TW-the-RGBLT-LED-Puppet/
TW the RGBLT LED Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Tinky Winky is really an RGB LED on the rainbow spectrum but is proud to be lit up in purple. No question that TW is unique. TW is sometimes seen carrying  around a Ruby the Red LED plushie companion. TW is on the talk circuit lecturing about electronics and can elaborate on resistors and tolerance....
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:42:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-simple-12V-Light/
A simple 12V Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/44I0/HGH6PSOX/FAG44I0HGH6PSOX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/44I0/HGH6PSOX/FAG44I0HGH6PSOX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/44I0/HGH6PSOX/FAG44I0HGH6PSOX.SMALL.jpg led_freak Hello maker,  in this instructable I'm going to show you how I builded a simple LED lamp to light the inside of a bicycle trailer. It works like the light in a refrigerator, if the door is open, the light is on, if it is closed, the light is off. It is made from parts that I had lying around. Pa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 13:14:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/INTRO-Materials-1/
Simple LED torch! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/0K60/HGH717XX/FQD0K60HGH717XX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/0K60/HGH717XX/FQD0K60HGH717XX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/0K60/HGH717XX/FQD0K60HGH717XX.SMALL.jpg Zakaria.K HELLO WORLD!  I am going to show you how to make a simple and affordable DIY torch. you may copy and modify anything, but be sure to show me XD. This is my first inscrutable. so sorry for bad gramma/punctuation and bad photos.  MATERIALS: - small DC switch(3 pins) - LED (preferably 'HIGH BRIGHT')...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 02:42:31 PDT 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-Laser-Photo-Resistortimer/
LED Laser -> Photo Resistor=timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/N4R9/HGH72AVA/FQ2N4R9HGH72AVA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/N4R9/HGH72AVA/FQ2N4R9HGH72AVA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/N4R9/HGH72AVA/FQ2N4R9HGH72AVA.SMALL.jpg ScalaAndPerian This project was designed to track how long it takes something (In our experiment it is a hockey puck) to get from point A through point B. Point A is the first LED Laser that is wired  through a 2x4 board and shines directly onto the photo resistor at the other 2x4. Point B is a little ways down th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 08:31:56 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/LED-Light-Pen-Adapter-Red-White-LED-I-made-in/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Problem:           Many times, we wish we could continue to take notes during a presentation.  But when the lights are turned off during a slide projector presentation, our note taking get interrupted.  Solution:            Keep this pocket size adapter in your wallet or pocket for instant light.  ...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 18:13:16 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/PIXEL-Desktop-LED-Display/
Control 1,024 RBG LEDs with no Soldering or Coding - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/36LZ/HFSH5DFJ/FSF36LZHFSH5DFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/36LZ/HFSH5DFJ/FSF36LZHFSH5DFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/36LZ/HFSH5DFJ/FSF36LZHFSH5DFJ.SMALL.jpg alinke Contents of the PIXEL Guts Kit In this Instructuable, we'll show you how to: Do an LED matrix art project with 1,024 RGB LEDs Using zero soldering or coding You'll control the LED matrix from a smart phone or PC wirelessly over Bluetooth You can display static ...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 23:11:30 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/3-piece-solar-powered-LED/
3 piece solar powered LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/T4TP/HFSH5CWY/FKCT4TPHFSH5CWY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/T4TP/HFSH5CWY/FKCT4TPHFSH5CWY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/T4TP/HFSH5CWY/FKCT4TPHFSH5CWY.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This is an easy beginner project for anyone wanting to combine LED's and Solar cells.  It can be a decorative piece you wear as earrings, pin, or necklace.  Or just a fun thing to hang in a window.  I'll link to components you can buy for the project, but upcycled solar cells and LED's will work gre...
By: lumenjewelry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 12:38:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-elixir-LED-lighting-effect/
Magic elixir (LED lighting effect) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/UEEZ/HFPTJFUZ/FTPUEEZHFPTJFUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/UEEZ/HFPTJFUZ/FTPUEEZHFPTJFUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/UEEZ/HFPTJFUZ/FTPUEEZHFPTJFUZ.SMALL.jpg scvilies Safety first : The safety aspect of this DIY lighting idea is entirely relying upon the low output of the cell phone charger (or a pair of AA batteries). Under normal situations, the low output of cell phone charger (or a pair of AA batteries) will not hurt you. But please make sure read through the...
By: scvilies

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 09:03:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Headphones/
Led Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/4R1W/HFSHVY48/FY94R1WHFSHVY48.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/4R1W/HFSHVY48/FY94R1WHFSHVY48.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/4R1W/HFSHVY48/FY94R1WHFSHVY48.SMALL.jpg theepicman1000 I Will Be Doing An Updated Version Of These Headphones In The Future Since I Didn't Have All The Room I Needed. Since I haven't seen a single person do this I will give a tutorial on how to make your own pair of led headphones What You'll Need Tip31 transistor Led(s) Batteries a soldering ir...
By: theepicman1000

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 23:03:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Table-Lamp-Acrylic-Version-I-made-this-at-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/NFDS/HG85C95U/FNSNFDSHG85C95U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/NFDS/HG85C95U/FNSNFDSHG85C95U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/NFDS/HG85C95U/FNSNFDSHG85C95U.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:         The 3D Printed version of this LED Table Lamp.took a while to make.  The machine time also takes longer and the material cost is also higher.  The battery bracket need to be designed sturdier.            If we take a close look at this part, we could visualize it is primarily lay...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 00:41:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-and-light-up-felt-board/
Musical and light up felt board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/1PKE/HFSHG3LH/FU61PKEHFSHG3LH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/1PKE/HFSHG3LH/FU61PKEHFSHG3LH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/1PKE/HFSHG3LH/FU61PKEHFSHG3LH.SMALL.jpg olivesnook Materials List Keep in mind, I purchased many of the felt materials pre-made, but you could definitely make them yourself and it would probably be cheaper. :) “Soft” Materials 2 12”x18” Gray Easy Felt $0.79/each 1 9”x12” Summer Felt Rectangle $0.50 1 9”x12” Glimmer White Felt Rectangle $0.25 1 app...
By: olivesnook

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 09:46:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5x5x5-LED-cube-run-on-Arduino-Uno/
5x5x5 LED cube run on Arduino Uno - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/2UG5/HFSHVTV1/FKF2UG5HFSHVTV1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/2UG5/HFSHVTV1/FKF2UG5HFSHVTV1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/2UG5/HFSHVTV1/FKF2UG5HFSHVTV1.SMALL.jpg leprecutie Hello friends, this is my take on a 5x5x5 LED cube, lets get started. The first thing we need to do is get all of our supplies. We're going to need...: *125 LEDs (make sure they are red or yellow or the arduino will not be able to run it) *wire, lots of wire *5 3-8 line decoders *5 NPN Transistors ...
By: leprecutie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 08:04:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Turn-Old-Flashlight-into-a-Powerful-Flashli/
How To Turn Old Flashlight into a Powerful Flashlight with Storage Container - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/DU1G/HFSHG25H/FYADU1GHFSHG25H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/DU1G/HFSHG25H/FYADU1GHFSHG25H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/DU1G/HFSHG25H/FYADU1GHFSHG25H.SMALL.jpg A14 I've a flashlight about 10 years and it's using only powerless ordinary light bulbs. I changed it with a 1w led and throw these huge " D" type batteries away. Then i add small container in it. I put small 16gb flash disk but you can put anything that you want, for example tinder, matches, sewing thr...
By: A14

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 12:28:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-LYT-Meter-LED-PIC-Microcontroller-and-Movin/
LED LYT Meter: LED, PIC Microcontroller, and Moving Average Code - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/S8YE/HFSHU15I/F9MS8YEHFSHU15I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/S8YE/HFSHU15I/F9MS8YEHFSHU15I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/S8YE/HFSHU15I/F9MS8YEHFSHU15I.SMALL.jpg kb0iaa Hello everyone, thank you for checking out my first Instructable. I have enjoyed seeing your creations over the years and love what all of you are contributing. This project is a spin off of one that I recently saw here and I need to give a shout out to Bot1398 because he demonstrated to me in his I...
By: kb0iaa

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:58:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Touchscreen-RGB-Light-Controller/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/0KRW/HFSHU19N/F440KRWHFSHU19N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/0KRW/HFSHU19N/F440KRWHFSHU19N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/0KRW/HFSHU19N/F440KRWHFSHU19N.SMALL.jpg gfwilliams For our wedding we really wanted some lighting that could change colour in a slow, controlled way. It also needed to change between predefined colours that fitted with our colour scheme. We couldn't find a cheap way of doing this, so we decided to make something! This is the result! You'll need: A...
By: gfwilliams

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 08:08:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Circuit-Quiet-Book/
Simple Circuit Quiet Book - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/QM5C/HFPTIP2M/FB0QM5CHFPTIP2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/QM5C/HFPTIP2M/FB0QM5CHFPTIP2M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/QM5C/HFPTIP2M/FB0QM5CHFPTIP2M.SMALL.jpg courttool INTRODUCTION IN THIS LESSON, WE WILL BUILD SIMPLE CIRCUITS WITH “SWITCHES”. WE WILL SEW SIMPLE CIRCUITS INTO A QUIET BOOK USING THE PATTERNS ALREADY SEWN INTO THE BOOK. Materials/Tools Materials: • Quiet Book (Desert Book, WalMart, Toys R US, a nice neighbor) • Battery Holders PRICE $4.95 for 1 ...
By: courttool

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:47:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-Android-lights-up-with-music/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/I3GP/HFSHTTAI/FETI3GPHFSHTTAI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/I3GP/HFSHTTAI/FETI3GPHFSHTTAI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/I3GP/HFSHTTAI/FETI3GPHFSHTTAI.SMALL.jpg MouseMeat Car Android lights up with music Using a driver from a blue led stick for car tunning to make the led light with the music.
By: MouseMeat

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:47:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Liner-Counter/
Liner Counter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/KQ3H/HFSHVGWA/FOXKQ3HHFSHVGWA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/KQ3H/HFSHVGWA/FOXKQ3HHFSHVGWA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/KQ3H/HFSHVGWA/FOXKQ3HHFSHVGWA.SMALL.jpg Josehf Murchison  In the questions and answers forum at Instructables a fellow DYI member asked about building a liner counter. He was building a Coil Gun and he wanted a way to track the number of times he fired his Coil Gun. He wanted six LEDs, two green, two yellow, and two red LED, and he wanted them to turn off...
By: Josehf Murchison

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:40:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-quick-and-easy-edge-lit-sign/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/81BW/HFSH55ES/F7181BWHFSH55ES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/81BW/HFSH55ES/F7181BWHFSH55ES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/81BW/HFSH55ES/F7181BWHFSH55ES.SMALL.jpg Djandco This was made from two bits of Perspex that I used my CNC to engrave Open and Closed into then used a string of LED's to edge light them. A short length of 25x15 trunking and hot glue holds it all in place. A simple three position switch selects Open, Closed and off. I did say it was simple :-) ...
By: Djandco

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:46:41 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...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:07:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-convert-charger-into-night-led-lamp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/3D4C/HFSHT8KP/FI33D4CHFSHT8KP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/3D4C/HFSHT8KP/FI33D4CHFSHT8KP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/3D4C/HFSHT8KP/FI33D4CHFSHT8KP.SMALL.jpg macobt I need night lamp for my room so I decide to make it from a old phone charger and 4 leds. First with screwdriver I open the charger and inside is circut board where is two wires that give 5 volts.I connect 2 leds in serial and add 2 more leds in parallel. All that I put inside the charger and glue i...
By: macobt

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:23:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Purple-Air-Painter-in-One-Minute/
Purple Air Painter in One Minute - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/XCFI/HFSHSY89/FCWXCFIHFSHSY89.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/XCFI/HFSHSY89/FCWXCFIHFSHSY89.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/XCFI/HFSHSY89/FCWXCFIHFSHSY89.SMALL.jpg ahmedebeed555 I love Air Paint . You can make an easy Purple Air Paint in only One Minute !! If you like this instructable, Please vote for me. First , collect the components. 1             Blue LED 1             Red LED 1             660 ohm Resistor 1             9 Volt Battery 1             Push Button 4   ...
By: ahmedebeed555

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:30:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Purple-Mood-Light-Cube/
Purple Mood Light Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/LHVN/HFSHTLPP/FMQLHVNHFSHTLPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/LHVN/HFSHTLPP/FMQLHVNHFSHTLPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/LHVN/HFSHTLPP/FMQLHVNHFSHTLPP.SMALL.jpg ahmedebeed555 I love mood light , so I decided to build a motion controlled mood light. If you like this instructable, Please vote for me.                                                    The Electronic Circuit Hardware The circuit is simple. It consists of the Microcontroller, Accelerometer and 6 LE...
By: ahmedebeed555

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:17:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EEE-Reborn-Flashing-LED-Sign-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/R7RA/HFPTH4IA/FPOR7RAHFPTH4IA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/R7RA/HFPTH4IA/FPOR7RAHFPTH4IA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/R7RA/HFPTH4IA/FPOR7RAHFPTH4IA.SMALL.jpg eLab Here is a small video of the LED sign lighting up one party: The first year EEE parties commission wanted to build a flashing LED sign which would use a NE555 integrated circuit. Although the visuals of the logo would be important, the sign would also need to have a light structure in order to ...
By: eLab

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:39:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/7-segment-bcd-decoder/
7 segment bcd decoder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/DPZC/HFSH4SQO/FIVDPZCHFSH4SQO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/DPZC/HFSH4SQO/FIVDPZCHFSH4SQO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/DPZC/HFSH4SQO/FIVDPZCHFSH4SQO.SMALL.jpg omkar007 hiii guys ,  this is my first test on breadbord!! there is to language 1. binary 2. decimal 2nd we use nd 1st pc use and ic 7447 is an decoder we gong to chech how to work ic 7447 u need some ..... 1. BREADBOARD 2.JUMPER WIRES 3.7 SEGMENT LED DISPLAY(COMMON ANODE OR CATHODE) 4.THE MAIN IC7447 5.SPD...
By: omkar007

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:21:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/VW-gti-mk6-backlight-conversion/
VW gti mk6 backlight conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/IJ8V/HFONY1OY/F17IJ8VHFONY1OY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/IJ8V/HFONY1OY/F17IJ8VHFONY1OY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/IJ8V/HFONY1OY/F17IJ8VHFONY1OY.SMALL.jpg Logixal This is a tutorial to replace the stock red LED back lit colors on the different parts of your 2012 MK6 GTI i.e. climate controls, door locks, dome light blue tooth push buttons and window switches and light switch for head lights. (You can also do this to the traction control button and light dimme...
By: Logixal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:52:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Table-Lamp-Kit-I-made-in-TechShop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/Q8Z4/HFPTMU1Z/FHRQ8Z4HFPTMU1Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/Q8Z4/HFPTMU1Z/FHRQ8Z4HFPTMU1Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/Q8Z4/HFPTMU1Z/FHRQ8Z4HFPTMU1Z.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Goals:       To make a mini portable LED table lamp kit.      To design Plug and Play device.  User just plug in 6 LEDs and 6 batteries.      To learn how to use Autodesk Inventor Professional and Maker Bot - Replicator 2      To have fun working and learning at the TechShop. Procedure:   * Create ...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:23:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-empty-wallet-cash-indicator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/ISK8/HFD1FMYM/F7GISK8HFD1FMYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/ISK8/HFD1FMYM/F7GISK8HFD1FMYM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/ISK8/HFD1FMYM/F7GISK8HFD1FMYM.SMALL.jpg macobt For makeing this led indicator for your wallet you will need one CR2016 lithium battery,one small magnet and led diode. How it works,when there is no money in wallet the led is on and mean to put cash in wallet,when cash is inside wallet the led is off,circuit is very simple but great :) Visit my bl...
By: macobt

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:22:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Traceing-Network-Line/
Tracing Network Line - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/41HA/HFD1KICG/F4841HAHFD1KICG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/41HA/HFD1KICG/F4841HAHFD1KICG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/41HA/HFD1KICG/F4841HAHFD1KICG.SMALL.jpg Scitec Well I need some way to trace some network lines that were installed while my house was being built 7 years ago. Unfortunatly they weren't labeled at that time. You can spend a lot of money on a commercial unit, or with a little now how and 5 dollars worth of part you can make your own. Parts Her...
By: Scitec

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:39:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproof-LED/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/9URL/HFD11KX5/FCO9URLHFD11KX5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/9URL/HFD11KX5/FCO9URLHFD11KX5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/9URL/HFD11KX5/FCO9URLHFD11KX5.SMALL.jpg rchanter LED stick on strips are great for all sorts of jobs you can get the gel covered ones but if you have the normal open type and want a light where it may get wet you can seal it up with a coat of nail varnish to protect it, it's quick and easy.
By: rchanter

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:13:58 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

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