http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 10:24:10 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-experiment-choose-correct-resistor/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/4S1G/H2MYMDD6/F434S1GH2MYMDD6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/4S1G/H2MYMDD6/F434S1GH2MYMDD6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/4S1G/H2MYMDD6/F434S1GH2MYMDD6.SMALL.jpg jgrecoarroyo Do you never know what is the correct resistor value for your LED? Do you need different resistor values depending on the LED? How can you calculate all this? It is very easy: this video will take you step by step and show you using a simple experiment how to solve all these questions. ...
By: jgrecoarroyo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 02:08:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/rainbow-pop-up/
rainbow pop up - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/DRW9/H2MYJXLW/F43DRW9H2MYJXLW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/DRW9/H2MYJXLW/F43DRW9H2MYJXLW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/DRW9/H2MYJXLW/F43DRW9H2MYJXLW.SMALL.jpg astridlubsen A pop up with an RGB LED behind it. Attach the battery to make it light up. Draw the pattern Draw the pattern as vectors in a CAD program like Rhino or illustrator. To cut and pre-crease it with a laser cutter, make sure all the lines are hairlines e.g. 0,003 mm thick. Make two layers; one for th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 11:36:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Poormans-Buck/
Simple Buck LED Driver with PWM Input - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/5YET/H1YONIU3/FMG5YETH1YONIU3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/5YET/H1YONIU3/FMG5YETH1YONIU3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/5YET/H1YONIU3/FMG5YETH1YONIU3.SMALL.jpg ledartist High-power LEDs over 1W are now quite inexpensive. I'm sure many of you are incorporating LEDs as light sources in your projects. However I realize that the finding and configuring the power supply is still not as simple as it can be; commercially available LED drivers are convenient, but often over...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 10:26:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Iron-Man-Arc-Reactor-Overview/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/G5DL/H1ZG7LBQ/FEHG5DLH1ZG7LBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/G5DL/H1ZG7LBQ/FEHG5DLH1ZG7LBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/G5DL/H1ZG7LBQ/FEHG5DLH1ZG7LBQ.SMALL.jpg oicvideos I know you've always wanted to be a superhero and while Iron Man doesn't nessesarily have powers, he is still the most likely kind of superhero that would exist in real life because he isn't as far fetched as genetic mutation and superhuman powers. Anyway with the Avengers in theaters I just had to ...
By: oicvideos

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 15:39:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacement-of-Defective-Capacitor-in-E27-LED-Bulb/
Replacement of Defective Capacitor in E27 LED Bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/CGMJ/H267L91A/FKZCGMJH267L91A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/CGMJ/H267L91A/FKZCGMJH267L91A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/CGMJ/H267L91A/FKZCGMJH267L91A.SMALL.jpg igisha If you own an E27 LED bulb that flickers at start up or doesn't reach full brightness anymore, don't throw it away! Just change the electrolytic capacitors in the power supply. Inspection of bulb The power supply in LED bulbs is designed to occupy minimum space in the lamp and at the same time en...
By: igisha

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 14:14:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Color-Mixer-2/
Arduino Color Mixer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/AHRF/H1YOI4WD/FMBAHRFH1YOI4WD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/AHRF/H1YOI4WD/FMBAHRFH1YOI4WD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/AHRF/H1YOI4WD/FMBAHRFH1YOI4WD.SMALL.jpg PauLfrmPANDA The purpose of this instructable is to show how to use an Arduino to create a color selector, for full color LEDs. The selector will have a gui interface which runs on a computer connected to the Arduino. The interface allows color selection by the use of red, green and blue slider gradients. A vid...
By: PauLfrmPANDA

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 00:09:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PHONE-ALERT-Bright-RGB-LED-Flasher/
PHONE-ALERT Bright RGB LED Flasher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/32SW/H1ZG6W8Y/FGS32SWH1ZG6W8Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/32SW/H1ZG6W8Y/FGS32SWH1ZG6W8Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/32SW/H1ZG6W8Y/FGS32SWH1ZG6W8Y.SMALL.jpg wgsinc Years back - My mom's friend (half deaf) had trouble hearing her phone ring. I decided to make a simple flasher to help her "see" the phone ring. This is a modification of that project - this time using Bright RGB LEDs with a rating of 15,000 mcd. I decided this time I wanted a flasher that you wo...
By: wgsinc

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 21:59:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-Electro-Card-using-Bare-Paint/
Making an Electro Card using Bare Paint! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/9VK9/H1YOAZXZ/FV19VK9H1YOAZXZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/9VK9/H1YOAZXZ/FV19VK9H1YOAZXZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/9VK9/H1YOAZXZ/FV19VK9H1YOAZXZ.SMALL.jpg BareConductive In this tutorial Bare Conductive will show you how to make a light-up greeting cards with LEDs! To do this we will use some Bare Paint, a battery and some standard, flashing and surface-mount LEDs. To help you complete this project we've made all the components available in a Kit which you can buy ...
By: BareConductive

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 05:11:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ne555n-Oscillator-1/
Ne555n Oscillator!!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/L1PJ/H19RHMZK/FCFL1PJH19RHMZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/L1PJ/H19RHMZK/FCFL1PJH19RHMZK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/L1PJ/H19RHMZK/FCFL1PJH19RHMZK.SMALL.jpg McMchriis Here im gonna show you how to Make a Ne555n Oscillator !!!! in a project board!!!! step by stepp!!! Working!!! Parts: 1-ne555n 2-5.6k resistor 3-1k resistor 4-100 micro farad capacitor                                                    Enjoy It!!!! 5-330 ohms resitor  6-9v baterry hack 7-9v b...
By: McMchriis

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 10:28:56 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/Make-an-Electric-Octopus-Badge/
Make an Electric Octopus Badge! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/9DLW/H1YOHCJF/F6P9DLWH1YOHCJF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/9DLW/H1YOHCJF/F6P9DLWH1YOHCJF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/9DLW/H1YOHCJF/F6P9DLWH1YOHCJF.SMALL.jpg BareConductive This tutorial will show you how to assemble a Badge Kit. The Badge Kit is unique in that it uses a piece of cardboard which has been pre-printed with Bare Paint in the shape of a jaunty octopus with a hat. Your job is to poke some holes and attach a couple of components using Bare Paint as a cold so...
By: BareConductive

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 11:56:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Sequencer/
LED Chaser Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/DZ6Y/H1JUHLSA/F71DZ6YH1JUHLSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/DZ6Y/H1JUHLSA/F71DZ6YH1JUHLSA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/DZ6Y/H1JUHLSA/F71DZ6YH1JUHLSA.SMALL.jpg eastvoltresearch The kit purchasing info can be found here:  http://www.easternvoltageresearch.com/led_sequencer10.html LEDs have always fascinating me.  And ever since I first saw Knight Ryder back in the 1980's, I always had a "thing" for LED sequencers.  This project originally was designed about 10 years ago, a...
By: eastvoltresearch

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 18:35:39 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/LED-Big-Dipper/
L.E.D Big Dipper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/RA86/H1LWPZC8/F9BRA86H1LWPZC8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/RA86/H1LWPZC8/F9BRA86H1LWPZC8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/RA86/H1LWPZC8/F9BRA86H1LWPZC8.SMALL.jpg 86 The L.E.D. Big Dipper was designed as an introduction to electric circuits. This circuit includes a resistor, L.E.D. and switch.  It demonstrates breaking a circuit and resistance.  It provides practice with wiring circuits because there are about  20 connections. This creates an electric, artistic ...
By: 86

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 18:50:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Best-Monitor-Backlight/
Best Monitor Backlight! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/B2T6/H1QMLGGM/F0FB2T6H1QMLGGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/B2T6/H1QMLGGM/F0FB2T6H1QMLGGM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/B2T6/H1QMLGGM/F0FB2T6H1QMLGGM.SMALL.jpg napstercc My PC has an extra 5V cable, so I've decided to use it to built a back-light monitor. I've seen many back-lights monitors constructed, but none of them used their computers own power. If you have a useless 5V cable in your PC,  try doing the same. Materials The materials: -multimeter - LED stri...
By: napstercc

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 18:45:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ambient-mood-picture/
Ambient mood picture with remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/WPQ7/H1JUHIAK/FLBWPQ7H1JUHIAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/WPQ7/H1JUHIAK/FLBWPQ7H1JUHIAK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/WPQ7/H1JUHIAK/FLBWPQ7H1JUHIAK.SMALL.jpg Jen sanko This instructable will guide you through the process of making your very own Ambient mood picture! Want to create a unique mood light effect or a special night light? You are in the right place. This came into existence quite accidentally, the missis commented on my desktop wallpaper, saying she r...
By: Jen sanko

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 12:52:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dimmable-LED-stair-lights/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/1UVB/H1PITD12/FC81UVBH1PITD12.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/1UVB/H1PITD12/FC81UVBH1PITD12.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/1UVB/H1PITD12/FC81UVBH1PITD12.SMALL.jpg ganglion Here are some pictures of a set of LED stair lights I made for our house. They are dimmable, with a switch at the top and bottom of the stairs to turn them on and off. The main control box with the dimmer is at the bottom of the stairs. The bit I was pleased with was working out a circuit that lets...
By: ganglion

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 08:24:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vloume-Units-Meter/
Volume Units Meter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/DQ4F/H1JUIQYC/F05DQ4FH1JUIQYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/DQ4F/H1JUIQYC/F05DQ4FH1JUIQYC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/DQ4F/H1JUIQYC/F05DQ4FH1JUIQYC.SMALL.jpg usbg3rd INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITION                          This project is about how display an audio signal from a computer/mp3 (or any other media player device's) audio jack by glowing the LED's. Normally voltage is measured and displayed on an LCD or a seven segment display but displaying a voltage in...
By: usbg3rd

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 03:50:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lighting-a-dark-clothes-chest-with-LED-Christmas-l/
LED light tape to light a dark clothes chest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/GTNC/H1LWPVI4/F4VGTNCH1LWPVI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/GTNC/H1LWPVI4/F4VGTNCH1LWPVI4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/GTNC/H1LWPVI4/F4VGTNCH1LWPVI4.SMALL.jpg maximzodal As I get up before my wife and don’t want to disturb her by turning on the lights, selecting clothes from the shelves inside my clothes chest is hit or miss.  Even when the lights are on, it's dark in there.  I used a small LED flashlight, when I hadn’t misplaced it.  This photo was taken in daylig...
By: maximzodal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 20:13:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Material-Musical-Tree-Lamp-with-Color-Cha/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/ZA5N/H1JUH7N3/FBUZA5NH1JUH7N3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/ZA5N/H1JUH7N3/FBUZA5NH1JUH7N3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/ZA5N/H1JUH7N3/FBUZA5NH1JUH7N3.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED By Tara Bowerman Materials 2' High Density Flexible LED Strip Light warm white 3' Flexible LED Strip Light warm white 2 x 2' Flexible LED Solid Color Light Strips in Purple and Amber Apollo Jammer 36 Watt 12V Adapter Speaker iPhone/iPod anything that can give music ...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 16:13:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-lit-Messenger-Bag-via-Magnetic-Switch/
LED lit Messenger Bag with Magnetic Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/WH5W/H1LWPUYM/FMOWH5WH1LWPUYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/WH5W/H1LWPUYM/FMOWH5WH1LWPUYM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/WH5W/H1LWPUYM/FMOWH5WH1LWPUYM.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED Hello, this is Bryan from the Elemental LED shipping department. Big messy bags can get very dark and it can get frustrating when you can’t find what you’re looking for. So I thought lighting up my bag would be a practical way of showcasing how small and sleek our lights are designed. Materials ...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 13:42:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beheaded-Doll-Night-Light/
Beheaded Doll Night Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/AACL/H1LWPPID/FNZAACLH1LWPPID.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/AACL/H1LWPPID/FNZAACLH1LWPPID.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/AACL/H1LWPPID/FNZAACLH1LWPPID.SMALL.jpg Twisted~Mind This is a Beheaded Doll Night Light.  It automatically turns on when it gets dark! I am going to walk through how to create a Beheaded Doll Night Light such as the one I made.  This was inspired by Bot1398's Instructable "Light Sensing LEDs" and is primarily the foundation for this Instructable wit...
By: Twisted~Mind

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 09:42:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Painting-with-a-Twist/
A Painting with a Twist - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/B2CE/H1KHA6RB/F1NB2CEH1KHA6RB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/B2CE/H1KHA6RB/F1NB2CEH1KHA6RB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/B2CE/H1KHA6RB/F1NB2CEH1KHA6RB.SMALL.jpg Sylvynn Well, this all started due to a semester-long class project. The goal was to create something or combine projects from others on the web into a project all our own. Then, we were to create an Instructable on what we did. Well, while searching for something to spark my interest, I stumbled onto the A...
By: Sylvynn

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 09:36:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-simple-iron-man-hand-repulsor/
how to make a simple iron man hand repulsor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/IF5Y/H1JUII45/FUEIF5YH1JUII45.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/IF5Y/H1JUII45/FUEIF5YH1JUII45.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/IF5Y/H1JUII45/FUEIF5YH1JUII45.SMALL.jpg Pranavthegreat For this project u will need simple tools and parts check my other instructables and the latest one is how to make a spud gun things u will need 5-blue leds wire velcro  1-bottle cap  pcb board  card board TOOLS hot glue gun and stick soldering wire and rod  mini drill or any sharp pointy thin...
By: Pranavthegreat

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 08:48:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-utility-cart/
Glowing utility cart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/35CV/H1ERN1AR/FJ335CVH1ERN1AR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/35CV/H1ERN1AR/FJ335CVH1ERN1AR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/35CV/H1ERN1AR/FJ335CVH1ERN1AR.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED Hello, This is Bryan from the ElementalLED.com shipping department.  My goal is to light up the underside of my utility cart with LED's activated via motion.  I am hoping that when I am done, the cart will look like it is hovering above the ground when it is covering ground quickly.  Materials Used...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:20:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Glowbot-Toy/
LED Glowbot Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/0H8T/H174KTEY/FAN0H8TH174KTEY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/0H8T/H174KTEY/FAN0H8TH174KTEY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/0H8T/H174KTEY/FAN0H8TH174KTEY.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED My name is Aaron Wasserman and I'm a Customer Service Representative at Elemental LED. You may remember me from my Jellyfish Lamp Intructable I submitted a couple of months ago. This time I'm back with an LED Robot called the Glowbot! My original idea was to make Optimus Prime out of our accesories...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:25:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flickering-LED-Candle-1/
Flickering LED Candle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/Y00X/H1ERNBMU/FYTY00XH1ERNBMU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/Y00X/H1ERNBMU/FYTY00XH1ERNBMU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/Y00X/H1ERNBMU/FYTY00XH1ERNBMU.SMALL.jpg x2Jiggy Convert a standard wax candle into a realistic flickering LED candle. Candles are great for enhancing the ambiance of a room but they deteriorate when used and having a naked flame in your house can be dangerous. My goal was to preserve the look and smell of a traditional wax candle while overcoming...
By: x2Jiggy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:05:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproofing-an-LED-The-Easy-Way/
Waterproofing an LED - The Easy Way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/19TR/H1ENCGGU/FBR19TRH1ENCGGU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/19TR/H1ENCGGU/FBR19TRH1ENCGGU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/19TR/H1ENCGGU/FBR19TRH1ENCGGU.SMALL.jpg Kemerd Have you ever wanted to stick an LED in some water, and watch it glow? Wanted to make something involving sticking an LED in water? Well I'm going to tell you a pretty simple and obvious tutorial. 1x LED 1x Hot Glue Gun w/ Hot Glue Gun Sticks And that's all you need! Let's get started. I'm pretty...
By: Kemerd

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:47:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Video-Game-Experience-Left-and-Right-Reactiv/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/B8YO/H19RVG2B/FX0B8YOH19RVG2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/B8YO/H19RVG2B/FX0B8YOH19RVG2B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/B8YO/H19RVG2B/FX0B8YOH19RVG2B.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED DIY by: Bret Rood and Michael Goodman (B.A.M. Laboratories) APOLLO GAMER (B.A.G.E.L.S.) ((B.A.M.)A.G.E.L.S.) (Bret and Michael's Awesome Gaming Entertainment Lighting System) So you want to spice up your gaming experience aye? We here at B.A.M.!tm Laboratories have been tirelessly testing ...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:26:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-light-bulb/
LED light bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/U1TG/H18FL6K5/FBOU1TGH18FL6K5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/U1TG/H18FL6K5/FBOU1TGH18FL6K5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/U1TG/H18FL6K5/FBOU1TGH18FL6K5.SMALL.jpg ismael01 Hi first instructable. I will be showing you how to hallow out a light bulb and put an LED circuit on the inside. It will work of 3 volts but you ca adjust the resistors to fit your needs. Be creative with your bulb. I am supportive of criticism as long as it is constructive so if you have any idea ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:39:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/List-of-Everyday-Items-for-Heatsinking-LEDs/
List of Everyday Items for Heatsinking LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/WJ90/H0OJ3A3T/F1OWJ90H0OJ3A3T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/WJ90/H0OJ3A3T/F1OWJ90H0OJ3A3T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/WJ90/H0OJ3A3T/F1OWJ90H0OJ3A3T.SMALL.jpg hanlin_y In this Instructable, you will learn where to find common household items that can be used for heatsinking LEDs. When mounting LEDs, you want a surface that is heat conductive and flat. These items will do the job if they are large enough for a given wattage. Reusing materials is better than recycli...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:59:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Movie-Mylar-Sign-Lighting-Box-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/44A5/H17MATLB/FRM44A5H17MATLB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/44A5/H17MATLB/FRM44A5H17MATLB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/44A5/H17MATLB/FRM44A5H17MATLB.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED DIY by: Michael Goodman Hi Everyone!! So here is how I built my custom Movie Mylar Sign Lighting Box. I hope it is helpful for anyone out there that wants to make there own. All my lighting product from ElementalLED.com Materials: Custom Box Light Bar (Neutral White 20"} Light Bar Extension C...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:03:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-Radio-Frequency-LED-Color-Changing-Dome-Light/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/UUQD/H174IL4R/F67UUQDH174IL4R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/UUQD/H174IL4R/F67UUQDH174IL4R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/UUQD/H174IL4R/F67UUQDH174IL4R.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED DIY by: Michael Goodman Materials Used from Elemental Led. (www.elementalled.com ) 1x - High Power RF Controller 1x - 1 ft. of High Density RGB Strip Light 1x - Dome Light Connector (If you want to do this project let a customer service associate help you. We sometimes have extra of these c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:02:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Grow-Lights-FertiLight-Halo-Rings-Tomato-Pl-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/OUDN/H17MATV6/FDROUDNH17MATV6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/OUDN/H17MATV6/FDROUDNH17MATV6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/OUDN/H17MATV6/FDROUDNH17MATV6.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED DIY by: Michael Goodman Hi Everyone!! Please check out my video tutorial regarding LED grow lights. I have seen amazing results with this set up and would love any feedback provided by everyone. What I love about this particular brand; The FertiLight strip has a perfect Red to Blue ratio. The re...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:00:33 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:18:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Reactive-Guitar-Play-and-Light-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/I95L/H174KMNN/FH4I95LH174KMNN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/I95L/H174KMNN/FH4I95LH174KMNN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/I95L/H174KMNN/FH4I95LH174KMNN.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED DIY by: Michael Goodman Hi Everyone! Any musicians out there that want to do a really fun project to make your guitar light up to the notes you play!? If so check out my tutorial video. If you have any questions let me know, I would be more than happy to answer any questions. THIS GUITAR WILL LI...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:42:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Life-Saver-Led-Torch-Rechargeable/
Life Saver Led Torch - Rechargeable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/KK0X/H0OJ6PX4/FT4KK0XH0OJ6PX4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/KK0X/H0OJ6PX4/FT4KK0XH0OJ6PX4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/KK0X/H0OJ6PX4/FT4KK0XH0OJ6PX4.SMALL.jpg samalert My parent go to native place where there is lots of load shedding throughout the day. So they needed a torch which should be powerful,handy,light weight and lastly rechargeable. What i designed in this instructable satisfied their needs and feels great to put forward my design to help others. WARNI...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:14:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Watt-LED-Pail-Lamp/
3 Watt LED Pail Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/3KQI/H0OIV40H/FN63KQIH0OIV40H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/3KQI/H0OIV40H/FN63KQIH0OIV40H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/3KQI/H0OIV40H/FN63KQIH0OIV40H.SMALL.jpg hanlin_y In this Instructable, I will show you how to build an LED desk lamp from scrap materials. With the exception of the LEDs, wires, and other components, you can get the other materials for free. Depending on where you get the parts, you can build it for under $5. Typically, a 3 watt LED lamp costs $20...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:23:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-High-Power-LED-Driver-Firmware-update/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/BPHD/GWTIJWYB/FNEBPHDGWTIJWYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/BPHD/GWTIJWYB/FNEBPHDGWTIJWYB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/BPHD/GWTIJWYB/FNEBPHDGWTIJWYB.SMALL.jpg ledartist Here's the updated firmware for my Universal High-Power LED Driver. This version has on-board current set up function, so you can change the drive current without re-programming the PIC microcontroller. You can either download the ZIP file containing the while project, or just the HEX file. After...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:23:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-ring-light-shoe-mount-light/
LED ring light/ shoe mount light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/5L1V/H0OIZ0Y1/FJK5L1VH0OIZ0Y1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/5L1V/H0OIZ0Y1/FJK5L1VH0OIZ0Y1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/5L1V/H0OIZ0Y1/FJK5L1VH0OIZ0Y1.SMALL.jpg philbee777 Coming up with an idea for an instructables as a class project seemed daunting at first. But as i thought about it, I wanted to make something i could use on a regular basis. And seeing how i am into videography i wanted to build i supremely light weight and bright light. I Often see big bulky light...
By: philbee777

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:57:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/This-Remote-Control-Easter-Egg-has-16581375-colo/
This Remote Control Easter Egg has 16,581,375 colors. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/D0BE/H0OIYZXM/F78D0BEH0OIYZXM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/D0BE/H0OIYZXM/F78D0BEH0OIYZXM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/D0BE/H0OIYZXM/F78D0BEH0OIYZXM.SMALL.jpg kendrickgoss This Easter egg has 16,581,375 colors.  The color can be changed using any button on any TV, DVD, or VCR remote.  It fills me with delight. This project uses an RGB LED to produce colors inside a white egg.  The brain of the random selection is an ATMEL Attiny85 microcontroller programmed with an A...
By: kendrickgoss

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 11:04:23 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/The-Minotaur-Monitor-Stand/
The Minotaur Monitor Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/O3UY/H0AR6V6O/FGWO3UYH0AR6V6O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/O3UY/H0AR6V6O/FGWO3UYH0AR6V6O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/O3UY/H0AR6V6O/FGWO3UYH0AR6V6O.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED    Hello! Welcome to my tutorial on how to create perhaps the greatest thing to ever rest upon your desk! In an office where everyone's desk is their castle, wouldn't you like a Minotaur?    In all honesty, everyone at our office was putting their computer monitors on top of small cardboard boxes in...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:50:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-battery-powered-LED-lamp-to-USB-power/
Convert a battery powered LED lamp to USB power. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/VV3W/H0OJ28IT/F3SVV3WH0OJ28IT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/VV3W/H0OJ28IT/F3SVV3WH0OJ28IT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/VV3W/H0OJ28IT/F3SVV3WH0OJ28IT.SMALL.jpg persolus Greetings, My desk at work has a hutch on it with a window opposite, and after a phone system change we lost the backlit LCD panels on our phones.  Since my phone is positioned under my hutch and I didn't care to rearrange my desk, I put a cheap battery LED lamp above the phone to illuminate it so ...
By: persolus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 23:34:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Motivation-Part-2/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFJ/J2F7/H0KKG2GM/FFJJ2F7H0KKG2GM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFJ/J2F7/H0KKG2GM/FFJJ2F7H0KKG2GM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFJ/J2F7/H0KKG2GM/FFJJ2F7H0KKG2GM.SMALL.jpg pandyaketan See my I'bles for details on how to make them!!
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 02:46:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flashing-LED-using-555-Timer/
Flashing L.E.D. using 555 Timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/THK4/H0KL0LS8/F82THK4H0KL0LS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/THK4/H0KL0LS8/F82THK4H0KL0LS8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/THK4/H0KL0LS8/F82THK4H0KL0LS8.SMALL.jpg Trilesto I was trying to put in a video but it didn't work for me, so here is a link to YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rS9nFG8xdI   This is a detailed instruction showing how to build a flashing L.E.D. using 555 Timer. There is no knowledge of electronics required in order to...
By: Trilesto

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 05:25:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Under-Cabinet-Lighting/
Under Cabinet Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/TO6D/H0FLNNS9/F2RTO6DH0FLNNS9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/TO6D/H0FLNNS9/F2RTO6DH0FLNNS9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/TO6D/H0FLNNS9/F2RTO6DH0FLNNS9.SMALL.jpg abishur Like many people, the counters in our kitchen never seem to have enough light on them.  This isn't too surprising since we have a single light fixture by this area and we block it every time we want to use the counters!  After looking around it became abundantly clear that traditional under cabinet ...
By: abishur

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:09:37 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...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:08:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EMERGRNCY-LIGHT-With-mobile-phone-battery/
EMERGRNCY LIGHT With mobile phone battery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/TNHA/H0CQ5SJ8/FM4TNHAH0CQ5SJ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/TNHA/H0CQ5SJ8/FM4TNHAH0CQ5SJ8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/TNHA/H0CQ5SJ8/FM4TNHAH0CQ5SJ8.SMALL.jpg Dipankar There were a few Discarded Mobile Phone Batteries lying around the house, so I was thinking how to use them as they had plenty of juice left in them to run something. This is how I could find a use for them by making an Emergency LED light. Parts you will need. 33 LED’s of 5mm. One LED...
By: Dipankar

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:13:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-String-Lights/
Solar String Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/HFFY/H0A2H5KM/FYIHFFYH0A2H5KM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/HFFY/H0A2H5KM/FYIHFFYH0A2H5KM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/HFFY/H0A2H5KM/FYIHFFYH0A2H5KM.SMALL.jpg iApple guy These are some solar string lights made from 97 cent solar garden lights from Wall-Mart, and a broken string of LED lights from IKEA.  So the total cost for ME was less then 3 dollars because I had most of the parts laying around the house.  All I had to do is wire, cut, glue, and add some finishing...
By: iApple guy

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