http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 17:23:50 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Bananaphone-A-Touch-Capacitance-Synth/
Bananaphone: A Touch Capacitance Synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/L33E/H1YOII2M/F1RL33EH1YOII2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/L33E/H1YOII2M/F1RL33EH1YOII2M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/L33E/H1YOII2M/F1RL33EH1YOII2M.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster I was recently inspired by a Kickstart project which used Bananas as sensors to control a video game on a PC.  I've done some video game controls using the Propeller in the past, but I thought this would make an interesting synthesizer project. Introducing: Bananaphone: A Touch Capacitance Synth ...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 21:00:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Amp-Hour-Meter-Arduino/
DIY Amp Hour Meter - Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/Y1Y7/H1YOHHOI/FVCY1Y7H1YOHHOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/Y1Y7/H1YOHHOI/FVCY1Y7H1YOHHOI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/Y1Y7/H1YOHHOI/FVCY1Y7H1YOHHOI.SMALL.jpg sspence If you like this instructable, please vote for it! For my off-grid Ham Radio and Solar projects, I needed a way to measure volts, amps, watts, amp hours and watt hours. There's a couple of commercial products that can do this, but not with the flexibility I wanted. I designed a Arduino micro-contro...
By: sspence

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 23:48:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Drawbot/
Arduino Drawbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/K0QS/H1JUHFO5/F8PK0QSH1JUHFO5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/K0QS/H1JUHFO5/F8PK0QSH1JUHFO5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/K0QS/H1JUHFO5/F8PK0QSH1JUHFO5.SMALL.jpg biomech75 In some of my previous Arduino instructurables I have show to the Arduino beginers on how to control servos in different ways. And in my last instructurable I have show the modification of a Parallax servo for a 360º rotation. So in this one I will show Arduino beginers the use of those 360º rot...
By: biomech75

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 22:20:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Servo-360-rotation-mod-Parallax/
Servo 360 rotation mod (Parallax) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/XTX0/H1EN02U2/FV8XTX0H1EN02U2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/XTX0/H1EN02U2/FV8XTX0H1EN02U2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/XTX0/H1EN02U2/FV8XTX0H1EN02U2.SMALL.jpg biomech75 In this instructurable I will expalin and show you how to make a Parallax servo rotate 360º. And againI have search the internet to see tutorials clear enough to make this posible with no luck. Don't get me wrong they are some how good but not clear. This mod will help you to use the mod servo fo...
By: biomech75

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:45:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-custom-shield-for-the-Gangster-Gadget-P/
Building a custom shield for the Gangster Gadget Propeller Platform - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/FNS7/H0OJ0LFF/F9FFNS7H0OJ0LFF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/FNS7/H0OJ0LFF/F9FFNS7H0OJ0LFF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/FNS7/H0OJ0LFF/F9FFNS7H0OJ0LFF.SMALL.jpg cavelamb Breadboards can be quick for trying out a simple circuit, but they are really clumsy when it comes to actually USING that circuit. So step up to the next level of circuit prototyping with a custom shield like this one for the Propeller Platform from Gangster Gadget. The picture below is a general p...
By: cavelamb

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 22:09:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Picaxe-Programmable-Giggle-Box/
Picaxe Programmable Giggle Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/OOOV/GS3BDASG/FMMOOOVGS3BDASG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/OOOV/GS3BDASG/FMMOOOVGS3BDASG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/OOOV/GS3BDASG/FMMOOOVGS3BDASG.SMALL.jpg justbennett This was my first Picaxe project. Actually, my first complete circuit to design and build. The hardest part of the project is the soldering, but if I can do it you can do it. Basically, it is a little box with a push button and two light sensors (3 inputs). It has an LED and piezo (2 outputs). I h...
By: justbennett

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 07:06:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Sensing-LED-PICAXE-Version/
Light Sensing LED - PICAXE Version - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/TEYI/H0AR6NLZ/FQ9TEYIH0AR6NLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/TEYI/H0AR6NLZ/FQ9TEYIH0AR6NLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/TEYI/H0AR6NLZ/FQ9TEYIH0AR6NLZ.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 A while ago I posted light sensing LED which used the arduino board now it is the same project but using a PICAXE microcontroller.This is the simplest circuit you might have ever seen it only uses a PICAXE microcontroller,a resistor and a LED.A LED not only lights up when power is applied but also p...
By: Bot1398

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:11:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/QuickPlayer-DIY-pocket-game-console/
QuickPlayer: DIY pocket game console - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/7R6S/H05Y7U3I/F3W7R6SH05Y7U3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/7R6S/H05Y7U3I/F3W7R6SH05Y7U3I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/7R6S/H05Y7U3I/F3W7R6SH05Y7U3I.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster Have you seen those Direct-to-TV game devices that hook to your TV and play video game classics. Ever want to create your own video game system? You don't need experience in writing code or creating graphics as I'll take you step-by-step.   You'll start by creating your own video game system from ...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:51:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-2-Servos-Thumbstick-joystick/
Arduino + 2 Servos + Thumbstick (joystick) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/OLC4/GZPBMAKG/FZWOLC4GZPBMAKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/OLC4/GZPBMAKG/FZWOLC4GZPBMAKG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/OLC4/GZPBMAKG/FZWOLC4GZPBMAKG.SMALL.jpg biomech75 In my other 2 Arduino tutorials I have help new users to play tones and making 2 servos move with a mouse. This time I will help you move the same 2 servos with a thumbstick. And again I have surf the internet to see If there are tutorials that clear to understand specially for the beginner Arduino ...
By: biomech75

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:23:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Overview/
Arduino + 2 servos + mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/OP0H/GZB3BULK/FTHOP0HGZB3BULK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/OP0H/GZB3BULK/FTHOP0HGZB3BULK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/OP0H/GZB3BULK/FTHOP0HGZB3BULK.SMALL.jpg biomech75 Here is a tutorial on how to make 2 servos move with a mouse using the Arduino board. There is not a simple tutorial than this one and I have search the web looking for one with no result. This one is simple and easy for everybody to follow. Enjoy! ;) Dont forget to vote for me on the Arduino Challe...
By: biomech75

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 20:03:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-an-Arduino-to-Control-or-Test-an-SPI-electro/
Using an Arduino to Control or Test an SPI electronic device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/UVOB/GZFUT2AK/FMKUVOBGZFUT2AK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/UVOB/GZFUT2AK/FMKUVOBGZFUT2AK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/UVOB/GZFUT2AK/FMKUVOBGZFUT2AK.SMALL.jpg techshopdude There are many electronic devices that use the SPI  bus, or Serial Peripheral Interface bus, for communications (e.g. various sensors, LCD displays, digital potentiometers, D/A and A/D converters, wireless transmitters and receivers, audio volume controls).  The devices receive data serially from a ...
By: techshopdude

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 21:52:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Mbed-USB-slingshot-/
How to make an Mbed USB slingshot ? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/OO84/GXFXOZQR/FEJOO84GXFXOZQR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/OO84/GXFXOZQR/FEJOO84GXFXOZQR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/OO84/GXFXOZQR/FEJOO84GXFXOZQR.SMALL.jpg samux I really like to design my own USB peripherals to make them more "attractive" ;) With some friends, we had the idea to use a real slingshot to play Angry Birds instead of using a standard mouse! The objective is to plug the slingshot into a computer over USB and to kill pigs with it! The problem i...
By: samux

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:54:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PURPIC-the-wearable-PICkit2-clone/
PURPIC, the wearable PICkit2 clone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/RP15/GYDLX3XR/FAURP15GYDLX3XR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/RP15/GYDLX3XR/FAURP15GYDLX3XR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/RP15/GYDLX3XR/FAURP15GYDLX3XR.SMALL.jpg klee27x One of my very first Instructables was a stripped down PIC programmer based on a design by David Tait using through hole transistors and resistors glued to a piece of cardboard. Oh, how times have changed. And as usual, I'm still 7* years behind those changed times. My latest project is a remake of ...
By: klee27x

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:59:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-2-wheel-robot-with-IR-sensor-weight-14gr-and-/
Mini 2-wheel robot with IR sensor weight 14gr and ATTiny13 Soic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/9HP2/GXDWYDHG/FXA9HP2GXDWYDHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/9HP2/GXDWYDHG/FXA9HP2GXDWYDHG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/9HP2/GXDWYDHG/FXA9HP2GXDWYDHG.SMALL.jpg Mic100 Hi From France ! My name is Mic Sorry for my English (: My purpose a Very Small Bot A little easier to build for Robot can we have patience and a good magnifyingglasses, Its name: Roule_Robot His nikename: RR Curb Weight: 14gr Dimensions: 39 x 22 mm the necessary components: An ATtiny13 SOIC 2 micr...
By: Mic100

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:32:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/ATTiny4585-LCD-display-control-with-a-shift-regis/
ATTiny45/85 LCD display control with a shift register, programmed in Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/49EJ/GWF5UDG1/FHF49EJGWF5UDG1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/49EJ/GWF5UDG1/FHF49EJGWF5UDG1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/49EJ/GWF5UDG1/FHF49EJGWF5UDG1.SMALL.jpg baharini Running Arduino on an ATTiny45 of 85 chip is a huge cost-saver for mini-projects. However, you cannot connect a HD44780 compatible LCD display as you require 6 outputs, but you only have 5. This issue can be solved by using a shift register to control it using only 3 pins! That means you still have ...
By: baharini

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Jan 2012 19:50:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Controlled-LED-Strip-IOIO-Powered/
Android Controlled LED Strip (IOIO Powered) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/198Y/GWIDZ4N2/FVC198YGWIDZ4N2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/198Y/GWIDZ4N2/FVC198YGWIDZ4N2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/198Y/GWIDZ4N2/FVC198YGWIDZ4N2.SMALL.jpg alinke or watch in HD The Android phone is controlling an LED strip hidden in the vase using a IOIO board with Bluetooth. In this example, the Android phone is running an app which obtains color values from the onboard camera and then in turn matches those colors to the LED strip. We (myself and Ytai) so...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:25:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Connect-your-projects-to-the-Internet/
Connect your projects to the Internet. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/JGP9/GWDXVX31/F24JGP9GWDXVX31.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/JGP9/GWDXVX31/F24JGP9GWDXVX31.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/JGP9/GWDXVX31/F24JGP9GWDXVX31.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster Control your projects over the Internet or use data from a web page with the E-Net Module, an addon for the Propeller Platform. The E-Net Module is an open source project which uses Microchip's ENC28J60 giving the Propeller Platform the ability to become an embedded webserver, IRC client, or even h...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:56:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Bluetooth-Voltage-Meter-using-Wiimote-P/
Bluetooth Wireless Voltage Meter using Wiimote + Pic Chip + AutoIt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/9T2F/GW3X7YRE/FGA9T2FGW3X7YRE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/9T2F/GW3X7YRE/FGA9T2FGW3X7YRE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/9T2F/GW3X7YRE/FGA9T2FGW3X7YRE.SMALL.jpg Beege In this tutorial I'm going to be showing you how you can send voltage values to your pc using a Pic chip, Wiimote, and Autoit3 scripting language. The process works by wiring a pic chip to the button pads of a wiimote. Then using the pic chips Analog to Digital Converter, we obtain a 10bit binary va...
By: Beege

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:20:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Email-Reading-Reindeer/
Email Reading Reindeer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/RC46/GVOX0XM4/FAKRC46GVOX0XM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/RC46/GVOX0XM4/FAKRC46GVOX0XM4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/RC46/GVOX0XM4/FAKRC46GVOX0XM4.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster Rudolph, the Email Reading Reindeer, lets you know when you've got a new email and tells you who sent it.  Here's a demo; Rudolph uses a Propeller Platform USB to log into the email server, trigger animations, and generate the speech.  An E-Net module handles the Internet connection.  Firs...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:09:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Animated-LED-Heart/
Animated LED Heart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/DQ0D/GVZQ6DSO/FSYDQ0DGVZQ6DSO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/DQ0D/GVZQ6DSO/FSYDQ0DGVZQ6DSO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/DQ0D/GVZQ6DSO/FSYDQ0DGVZQ6DSO.SMALL.jpg LexanPanda This is a battery-powered LED heart with several different animated flashing sequences, selectable with a push button. I designed and built it for my girlfriend this Christmas. While waiting for the parts to arrive, I went through several redesigns, particularly because I couldn't find a good tradeo...
By: LexanPanda

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:30:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-the-8Pin-ATTINY-programming-shield-with-an-e/
Using the 8Pin ATTINY programming shield with an external clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/9UZJ/GV8UU6LH/FFI9UZJGV8UU6LH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/9UZJ/GV8UU6LH/FFI9UZJGV8UU6LH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/9UZJ/GV8UU6LH/FFI9UZJGV8UU6LH.SMALL.jpg osbock Instructables author extraordinaire Randofo created a great programming shield to use your Arduino to program 8 pin ATTINY processors. He was even generous enough to give 50 copies of it out to people who authored instructables using AVR processors. It works great on brand new ATTINYs and any chip t...
By: osbock

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:39:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/hand-soldering-teeny-tiny-chips!/
hand-soldering teeny tiny chips! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/5FXI/Z7QEP27ZI2X/FFD5FXIZ7QEP27ZI2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/5FXI/Z7QEP27ZI2X/FFD5FXIZ7QEP27ZI2X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/5FXI/Z7QEP27ZI2X/FFD5FXIZ7QEP27ZI2X.SMALL.jpg davidmerrill Have you ever looked at a chip that's smaller than your fingertip, and has no pins, and wondered how you could ever possibly hand-solder it? another instructable by Colin has a nice explanation of doing your own reflow soldering, but if the your chip is not BGA, and you want a technique that's quick...
By: davidmerrill

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 May 2006 15:38:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Light-Fader/
RGB LED Light Fader - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/SL02/GV2OKSZ7/FC5SL02GV2OKSZ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/SL02/GV2OKSZ7/FC5SL02GV2OKSZ7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/SL02/GV2OKSZ7/FC5SL02GV2OKSZ7.SMALL.jpg jpitz31 I wanted something really cool to put on my desk at work.  I have seen various LED projects out on the web, but I wanted something small and compact that I could power with the USB port on my computer. I also did not want just a bare LED bulb projecting the light, I wanted something that could be v...
By: jpitz31

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:26:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Android-Breathalyzer/
The Droidalyzer - An open source, Bluetooth alcohol detector accessory for Android Phones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/6I0Y/GYQESZGH/FN66I0YGYQESZGH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/6I0Y/GYQESZGH/FN66I0YGYQESZGH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/6I0Y/GYQESZGH/FN66I0YGYQESZGH.SMALL.jpg alinke The Droidalyzer is an open source, Bluetooth alcohol detector accessory for Android Phones. Pair the Bluetooth enabled Droidalyzer to your Android phone and then use it to detect your alcohol level. The Droidalyzer is not a professional Breathalyzer and is for entertainment purposes (ie, fun). It d...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:36:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-drive-a-lot-of-LEDs-from-a-few-microcontrol/
How to drive a lot of LEDs from a few microcontroller pins. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/41GC/8RYEP27Y2FY/FDR41GC8RYEP27Y2FY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/41GC/8RYEP27Y2FY/FDR41GC8RYEP27Y2FY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/41GC/8RYEP27Y2FY/FDR41GC8RYEP27Y2FY.SMALL.jpg westfw Using the fact that many microcontroller pins have three states (+V, GND, or"high impedence", you can drive N*(N-1) LEDs from N pins. So the little 8pin microcontroller like a PIC12Fxxx or an ATtiny11 can drive 20 LEDs onits five available output pins, and still have one pin left for some kind of i...
By: westfw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 May 2006 11:02:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Video-Fireplace-for-the-Holidays/
Video Fireplace for the Holidays - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/GNEN/GU8S6S4F/FS1GNENGU8S6S4F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/GNEN/GU8S6S4F/FS1GNENGU8S6S4F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/GNEN/GU8S6S4F/FS1GNENGU8S6S4F.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster Spend chilly winter evenings relaxing in front of the Video Fireplace! The Video Fireplace is based on the Propeller Platform USB - it connects to your TV, re-creating a warm, inviting fire that you can stoke and add wood to. Features include: Never runs out of wood Runs about 20 hours on...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:18:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-powered-Haunted-Pumpkin/
Arduino powered Haunted Pumpkin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/E481/GU8S6QNG/FOZE481GU8S6QNG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/E481/GU8S6QNG/FOZE481GU8S6QNG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/E481/GU8S6QNG/FOZE481GU8S6QNG.SMALL.jpg thoughtfix This is a cute little project that takes a pumpkin, motion sensor, and some parts from Radio Shack. It was fun to create and build. This project was sponsored by the Radio Shack Great Create and I was able to make the whole thing with parts available from Radio Shack. Thanks for the gift card, Rad...
By: thoughtfix

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:37:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Poltergeist/
Poltergeist - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/YMG6/GU7F33UY/FVGYMG6GU7F33UY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/YMG6/GU7F33UY/FVGYMG6GU7F33UY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/YMG6/GU7F33UY/FVGYMG6GU7F33UY.SMALL.jpg Admiral Aaron Ravensdale Hi, today I will show you my latest construction. Some month ago Horatius Steam shows me his Poltergeist. It was a nice, amazing construction and within second I know this is a “must have”. Now I decide to build one as a birthday gift for my lovely girlfriend. AndyGadget has already build and ...
By: Admiral Aaron Ravensdale

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:55:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-electronic-polyhedral-die/
Build an electronic polyhedral die - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/Y8K4/GTLTN5VV/FMSY8K4GTLTN5VV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/Y8K4/GTLTN5VV/FMSY8K4GTLTN5VV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/Y8K4/GTLTN5VV/FMSY8K4GTLTN5VV.SMALL.jpg mkanoap Dice are fun. Polyhedral dice used in D & D are even more fun, particularly in big handfuls of different sizes. But a handful isn't always practical. Ever since I saw the dragon bone electronic die wand advertised in the back pages of Dragon magazine when I was a kid, I wanted an electronic device ...
By: mkanoap

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:10:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Project-USB-Interface-Board-Using-PIC18F455/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/M4YW/GTGZI6SY/F6QM4YWGTGZI6SY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/M4YW/GTGZI6SY/F6QM4YWGTGZI6SY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/M4YW/GTGZI6SY/F6QM4YWGTGZI6SY.SMALL.jpg ron.rakesh.mandal USB PROJECT :- USB INTERFACE BOARD USING PIC18F4550 Microcontroller CONTROL - 6 LEDS Enclosed - C# software ( 4.0 .net framework) - pic18f4550 Firmware - for 6 leds. TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS It’s a low cost USB interface Board that provides cool interface to your computer and it can be used to ...
By: ron.rakesh.mandal

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:11:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-electronic-score-keeperstorage-box/
Build an electronic score keeper/storage box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/71US/GSLEWO3Q/FKE71USGSLEWO3Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/71US/GSLEWO3Q/FKE71USGSLEWO3Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/71US/GSLEWO3Q/FKE71USGSLEWO3Q.SMALL.jpg mkanoap The instruction manual for each of the MANY munchkin series of card games always includes a phrase like "you will need a 10 sided die for each player or some other device to keep score." 10 sided dice are not hard to find in my house, but I took this as a challenge to make my own device to keep...
By: mkanoap

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:41:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-JDM-PIC-Programmer/
Simple JDM PIC Programmer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/TS96/FEQHFHYQ/FTETS96FEQHFHYQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/TS96/FEQHFHYQ/FTETS96FEQHFHYQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/TS96/FEQHFHYQ/FTETS96FEQHFHYQ.SMALL.jpg hosam_eldin I have built this project to burn my small PIC's This is a serial programmer works on the RS232 ( PC serial port ), known as JDM Programmer, thanks to the site http://pic16f84.hit.bg/ which contains the schematic and the programmer software.The programmer is powered from the Serial port itself, so t...
By: hosam_eldin

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:27:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Tron-Disc-Mod/
Custom Tron Disc Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/0EVJ/GU7F34QN/FZT0EVJGU7F34QN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/0EVJ/GU7F34QN/FZT0EVJGU7F34QN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/0EVJ/GU7F34QN/FZT0EVJGU7F34QN.SMALL.jpg cubeberg In this Instructable, I cover modding the store-bought Deluxe Identity Disc to an upgraded version with 64 leds, controlled by an AVR MCU. The upgraded version is costume-ready and would be an excellent addition to your Tron costume - it'll also look great on your desk/dresser/etc. My 7 year old d...
By: cubeberg

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:27:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Microcontroller-Debug-Module/
LED Microcontroller Debug Module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/YA1D/GRFNCVAT/FRMYA1DGRFNCVAT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/YA1D/GRFNCVAT/FRMYA1DGRFNCVAT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/YA1D/GRFNCVAT/FRMYA1DGRFNCVAT.SMALL.jpg mattthegamer463 When it comes to debugging a microcontroller circuit, there aren't a lot of simple options.  Since a microcontroller circuit might have multiple things going on at the same time, measuring voltages with a DMM isn't an option.  Using an computerized In-Circuit-Debugger solution is expensive and elab...
By: mattthegamer463

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:27:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Email-notification-bell/
Email notification bell - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/BZJG/GQBCIFR4/F3TBZJGGQBCIFR4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/BZJG/GQBCIFR4/F3TBZJGGQBCIFR4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/BZJG/GQBCIFR4/F3TBZJGGQBCIFR4.SMALL.jpg meseta Wish your computer had all the bells and whistles?  You can get at least half-way there with this project, a USB-powered and -controlled bell that can be used for email notification or a manner of other things that require a satisfying "ding". This project essentially consists of a microcontroller ...
By: meseta

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:34:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-7-segment-Digital-Clock/
Big 7-segment Digital Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/6K11/GHHIM014/FWI6K11GHHIM014.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/6K11/GHHIM014/FWI6K11GHHIM014.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/6K11/GHHIM014/FWI6K11GHHIM014.SMALL.jpg slwthr Using only 2 capacitors, 3 resistors, 4 BIG seven-segment Display, 1 xtal, 2 switches ,and 1 Microcontroller PIC, you can build this Digital Led Clock main circuit. you can use common anode or common cathode display, just select the display type. Here is the pinout information:(I have attach the al...
By: slwthr

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:01:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Locket/
Magic Locket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/LF8D/GPBDIM9Q/F2OLF8DGPBDIM9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/LF8D/GPBDIM9Q/F2OLF8DGPBDIM9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/LF8D/GPBDIM9Q/F2OLF8DGPBDIM9Q.SMALL.jpg mikhalchuk This microcontroller-enhanced locket makes a great present and in this instructable you will find how to build your own. While implementing this project you will also learn all basic things required to program PICAXE-08 microcontroller and find out how to get 3 PWM channels from a microcontrolle...
By: mikhalchuk

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jul 2011 06:20:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-TV-B-Gone-SHP-And-Save-45/
DIY TV-B-Gone SHP (And Save $45) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/ITMY/GOW3ZEO8/FWQITMYGOW3ZEO8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/ITMY/GOW3ZEO8/FWQITMYGOW3ZEO8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/ITMY/GOW3ZEO8/FWQITMYGOW3ZEO8.SMALL.jpg dark sponge A while ago I posted my $3.50 DIY TV-B-Gone Micro, which was great and all but didn't have near enough juice. The TV-B-Gone SHP is supposed to be able to turn of TVs from 100 meters away, but cost $50. So for about $5, I made a clone of one that seems to work pretty close to that limit. It's also ve...
By: dark sponge

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jul 2011 15:37:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-RAM-for-Your-Micro/
DIY RAM for Your Micro - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/ZZUC/GP7IF76L/F12ZZUCGP7IF76L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/ZZUC/GP7IF76L/F12ZZUCGP7IF76L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/ZZUC/GP7IF76L/F12ZZUCGP7IF76L.SMALL.jpg Teslaling As you might know, my DIY RAM instrucables were quite popular a few months ago, well for a week.  I showed you how to make a TTL RAM and a CMOS RAM.  This time I am going to show you how to make a full byte of ram for your microcontroller**!!!  It will use the CMOS version and be a D Latch based des...
By: Teslaling

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 01:45:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Password-access-with-arduino/
Password access with arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/XOZX/GP7ISCS1/F7KXOZXGP7ISCS1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/XOZX/GP7ISCS1/F7KXOZXGP7ISCS1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/XOZX/GP7ISCS1/F7KXOZXGP7ISCS1.SMALL.jpg razvan_iycdi ~~ The complete kit for this tutorial is now for sale at www.razvantech.com   Get one! ~~ This instructable will show you how to make a pass-code lock system using the Arduino Mega board. Whenyou type the right code, an LED lights up an the servo moves to open a lock. What you will need: ---one Ard...
By: razvan_iycdi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:36:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermal-Tweeter-networked-Twitter-printer/
Thermal Tweeter networked Twitter printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/VIK8/GP7IETW2/FU5VIK8GP7IETW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/VIK8/GP7IETW2/FU5VIK8GP7IETW2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/VIK8/GP7IETW2/FU5VIK8GP7IETW2.SMALL.jpg ian Send a Tweet to @dangerousproto and watch it print live on the USTREAM feed. This project was inspired by the Make it Tweet Challenge. Thermal Tweeter is hacked together from a SparkFun thermal printer and the web platform internet development board. No computers are used to query twitter or run th...
By: ian

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:11:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Microcontroller-measures-heart-rate-through-finger/
Microcontroller measures heart rate through fingertip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/S6Y4/GP6ZFJOO/FUQS6Y4GP6ZFJOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/S6Y4/GP6ZFJOO/FUQS6Y4GP6ZFJOO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/S6Y4/GP6ZFJOO/FUQS6Y4GP6ZFJOO.SMALL.jpg rajbex Heart rate is a very vital health parameter that is directly related to the soundness of the human cardiovascular system. This project describes a technique of measuring the heart rate through a fingertip using a PIC microcontroller. While the heart is beating, it is actually pumping blood througho...
By: rajbex

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:08:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-wind-indicator/
LED wind indicator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/9DJH/GP2DLFLD/FOF9DJHGP2DLFLD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/9DJH/GP2DLFLD/FOF9DJHGP2DLFLD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/9DJH/GP2DLFLD/FOF9DJHGP2DLFLD.SMALL.jpg janw I have something with the weather. I always like to know how warm or cold it is, how much rain has fallen, how hard the wind blows and from what direction,... and so there are lots of sensors around our house to keep me up to date. These sensors give only a limited range of data, so I still need th...
By: janw

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:12:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/VEX-Scoreboard/
VEX Scoreboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/9J6C/GOWNSQHW/FEB9J6CGOWNSQHW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/9J6C/GOWNSQHW/FEB9J6CGOWNSQHW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/9J6C/GOWNSQHW/FEB9J6CGOWNSQHW.SMALL.jpg 12grahamb With summer coming up, it is a great time to be outside. I love to play basketball during the summer.  This means hundreds of shots in the driveway. I always run into the same problem though, trying to keep track of the number of made shots. Well, now it is easy to remember how many shots I have mad...
By: 12grahamb

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:13:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Use-a-Nokia-Color-LCD/
How To Use a Nokia Color LCD! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/5M6G/GNBEVCLM/F5G5M6GGNBEVCLM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/5M6G/GNBEVCLM/F5G5M6GGNBEVCLM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/5M6G/GNBEVCLM/F5G5M6GGNBEVCLM.SMALL.jpg CalcProgrammer1 Nokia manufactures a wide variety of cell phones and many of their cheaper phones contain simple LCD's which may be used in microcontroller projects.  There is one particular LCD model that is used in a wide variety of their phones and is often referred to as simply a "Nokia LCD", or "Nokia 6100 LCD...
By: CalcProgrammer1

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 03:06:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Easy-Reversible-Motor-Control-for-Arduino-/
Easy, Reversible Motor Control for Arduino (or any Microcontroller) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/DPBJ/GMFGVZYO/FDDDPBJGMFGVZYO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/DPBJ/GMFGVZYO/FDDDPBJGMFGVZYO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/DPBJ/GMFGVZYO/FDDDPBJGMFGVZYO.SMALL.jpg nothinglabs This project uses just three main components to provide forward and reverse control for a single motor.  You can easily interface it to an Arduino or any other microcontroller. It's so simple - you can wire it up "free-form" without a circuit board in about 15 minutes. Features: All parts avai...
By: nothinglabs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:08:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Alarm-Clock/
Alarm Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/PYKM/GLTXM1E3/FRUPYKMGLTXM1E3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/PYKM/GLTXM1E3/FRUPYKMGLTXM1E3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/PYKM/GLTXM1E3/FRUPYKMGLTXM1E3.SMALL.jpg bdeakyne The Project: A man is lying peacefully in his bed, waiting for morning. When his alarm is placed over a light sensor, morning comes and the alarm goes off. Like all too many of us, his natural reaction is to smack the thing and go back to bed. The Action: A servo pulls a level glued to the man's ba...
By: bdeakyne

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:03:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Groovin-Grover-A-Microcontroller-based-Marionett/
Groovin' Grover: A Microcontroller-based Marionette - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/437V/GJQEA3V0/FNM437VGJQEA3V0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/437V/GJQEA3V0/FNM437VGJQEA3V0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/437V/GJQEA3V0/FNM437VGJQEA3V0.SMALL.jpg talk2bruce Groovin' Grover is a marionette manipulated by four hobby servos and a Pololu Maestro microcontroller-based servo controller. You can control each of Grover's limbs independently and make him walk, wave, and most entertaining - make him dance. Groovin' Grover is easy to assemble and wire up. The Mae...
By: talk2bruce

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:40:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-One-Chip-Spinning-RGB-POV-Display-with-conve/
The 'One Chip Spinning RGB POV Display' with conversion software. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/TZ5I/GJQEAALF/FA4TZ5IGJQEAALF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/TZ5I/GJQEAALF/FA4TZ5IGJQEAALF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/TZ5I/GJQEAALF/FA4TZ5IGJQEAALF.SMALL.jpg bradsprojects If you have been on the look out for a project that combines, RGB LED's, a motor, a microcontroller and a ridiculous amount of hot melt glue, then you have certainly come to the right place. Allow me to introduce the 'One Chip' Spinning RGB POV Display This project allows you to create (w...
By: bradsprojects

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 14:09:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Telemetry-for-a-Model-Rocket/
Radio Telemetry for a Model Rocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/UVCO/GJQEGQ8X/FXLUVCOGJQEGQ8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/UVCO/GJQEGQ8X/FXLUVCOGJQEGQ8X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/UVCO/GJQEGQ8X/FXLUVCOGJQEGQ8X.SMALL.jpg aspro648 Flying model rockets is fun, but there is always the question of how high did it go. Using a programmable micro-controller and some sensors, you can monitor the entire phase of flight and measure acceleration and altitude, among other things. With this project, I’ll show you how I did just that, usi...
By: aspro648

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:25:12 UTC