http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 20:39:43 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/GoPro-Pan-N-Tilt-RC/
GoPro Pan-N-Tilt RC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/3CY6/H28RRV3J/F4J3CY6H28RRV3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/3CY6/H28RRV3J/F4J3CY6H28RRV3J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/3CY6/H28RRV3J/F4J3CY6H28RRV3J.SMALL.jpg Wallaby13 First off:  1) This is my first instructable so if i leave something out just ask. 2) I suck at spelling and grammar. 3) Im going to assume that you kinda know how to use tools, and a measuring devise. 4) If I jump around some its because this is just what was done, the order in witch it is done doe...
By: Wallaby13

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 23:13:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-ZOMBIFIED-TV-Remote-Control-Keychain/
Mini ZOMBIFIED TV Remote Control Keychain! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/PWSJ/H2CE6Q3G/FMBPWSJH2CE6Q3G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/PWSJ/H2CE6Q3G/FMBPWSJH2CE6Q3G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/PWSJ/H2CE6Q3G/FMBPWSJH2CE6Q3G.SMALL.jpg evi10ne Hey, Whats Up all my Instrucatables Buddies!!        Just to start and let you all know this is my very first Instructable EVER.. so please bear with me! I'd like to introduce to you all, "BRAINS" my zombie head key chain that is actually a MINI TV Remote Control. Its kinda cool to have your TV Re...
By: evi10ne

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 06:53:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Control-Door-Internet-Your-Thing/
Remote Control Door - Internet Your Thing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/9T86/H1ZG70H0/F939T86H1ZG70H0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/9T86/H1ZG70H0/F939T86H1ZG70H0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/9T86/H1ZG70H0/F939T86H1ZG70H0.SMALL.jpg tcollinsworth We can instantly open a door or control anything we can connect. It works from any iPhone, Android, or PC. After connecting something we want to control, download the free app to a PC, open a port, and control it remotely from anywhere. It's open source so anyone can modify it to sense and control a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 22:14:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pico-Blimp/
Pico Blimp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/80EV/H1YOIVEQ/F8S80EVH1YOIVEQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/80EV/H1YOIVEQ/F8S80EVH1YOIVEQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/80EV/H1YOIVEQ/F8S80EVH1YOIVEQ.SMALL.jpg masynmachien Is this 3 gram (total empty mass, including balloon) airship world's smallest RC blimp? When a challenge is set to make something big or small (Mikeasaurus' This Month's Challenge: Big and Small) it is obvious for me to go for something small, as I love things tiny. And as there is one thing I tend...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 21:40:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Complete-Guide-to-RC-Electronics/
The Complete Guide to RC Electronics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/2NRC/H1YONGUK/FG12NRCH1YONGUK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/2NRC/H1YONGUK/FG12NRCH1YONGUK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/2NRC/H1YONGUK/FG12NRCH1YONGUK.SMALL.jpg biolethal Hello, my friends. I have often found hobby RC electronics to be of interest in my projects due to their apparent simplicity and ease of use. However, it took me a while to figure out how to put together all the different components, figure out where to get all of the stuff, and read all of the (ra...
By: biolethal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 04:10:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Tank-Tracks/
Wooden Tank Tracks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/6YI7/H19RHF9L/FLK6YI7H19RHF9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/6YI7/H19RHF9L/FLK6YI7H19RHF9L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/6YI7/H19RHF9L/FLK6YI7H19RHF9L.SMALL.jpg rptech I created for a project I was working on (Wall-E Made From Scratch). Being that it was too rigid and wobbly, I was unable to use it (plus I was short on time). However if proper support is given on both sides (an L-shaped piece on both sides) or a bracket / box in between, the tracks should run smoo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 21:48:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Coreflute-RC-Biplane/
Coreflute R/C Biplane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/N947/H1ZG6S2I/FSEN947H1ZG6S2I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/N947/H1ZG6S2I/FSEN947H1ZG6S2I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/N947/H1ZG6S2I/FSEN947H1ZG6S2I.SMALL.jpg robbo5121 Im a tinkerer and a thinkerer and i cant ever stop working with my hands! So i've been amazed by R/C since i was little and could never sum up the courage to tinker with aircraft.......So one day I bit the bullet and bought a trainer and havn't looked back!!  I absolutley love R/C aircraft and my ...
By: robbo5121

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 11:30:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/See-Infrared-LED-Light-with-an-iPhone-4/
See Infrared LED Light with an iPhone 4... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/BKMI/H1ERHYQJ/FT5BKMIH1ERHYQJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/BKMI/H1ERHYQJ/FT5BKMIH1ERHYQJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/BKMI/H1ERHYQJ/FT5BKMIH1ERHYQJ.SMALL.jpg TechShopJim OK, I admit that this is a short and hopefully sweet Instructable, but it stumped me until just now so, I thought I'd share. Back in the old days, you could use the camera in your PDA or cell phone to "see" the infrared light that was coming out of a TV remote controller or similar device.  I actua...
By: TechShopJim

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:23:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-an-RC-cars-unused-5th-channel/
Hack an RC car's unused 5th channel! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SMALL.jpg joedog86 So, as we all know most remote control (RC) cars use only 4 channels on their remote control: forward, backward, left, and right. What you may not know is that there is an unused fifth channel on most RC cars! Cheap cars such as the New Bright line found at places like WalMart and Target use a stand...
By: joedog86

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:06:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Drastically-Improving-the-Speed-Life-and-Perform/
Drastically Improving the Speed, Life, and Performance of your R/C Helicopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/ASW1/GYQESSD3/FOYASW1GYQESSD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/ASW1/GYQESSD3/FOYASW1GYQESSD3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/ASW1/GYQESSD3/FOYASW1GYQESSD3.SMALL.jpg building king     *PLEASE vote! With a click of a button you could help me win! Its that easy!*    When you first by a R/C helicopter, it is fun, but you notice that it might be slow, the battery life may last a few minutes, and there might be that annoying spring that keeps the throttle down and won't let you h...
By: building king

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:52:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Picopter/
Picopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/1VUJ/GYN8W6Z3/FEB1VUJGYN8W6Z3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/1VUJ/GYN8W6Z3/FEB1VUJGYN8W6Z3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/1VUJ/GYN8W6Z3/FEB1VUJGYN8W6Z3.SMALL.jpg frank26080115 It's a tiny quadrotor helicopter! Update May 4 2012: I am still working very hard on version 3 of Picopter. The new version's hardware is already done. There are new 3D printed motor holders. I've done some measurements with regards to mass and radio spectrum. I've posted stuff to http://www.frank...
By: frank26080115

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:56:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Flying-a-3-channel-RC-gyro-Helicopter/
Flying a 3 channel RC (gyro) Helicopter. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/5QIA/GYQFI2BV/FL55QIAGYQFI2BV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/5QIA/GYQFI2BV/FL55QIAGYQFI2BV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/5QIA/GYQFI2BV/FL55QIAGYQFI2BV.SMALL.jpg Dany2345 Flying a RC helicopter is easy, but flying one with a gyro is a whole lot easier. If you don't know what a gyro is. I'll tell you in  step one. I will be showing the following, charging dock, throttle, steering, landing, lift off, what a gyro is, and what is a three channeled controller.  what is ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:23:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Nano-Air-Swimmer/
Nano Air Swimmer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/S3PI/GYQERYDP/FPTS3PIGYQERYDP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/S3PI/GYQERYDP/FPTS3PIGYQERYDP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/S3PI/GYQERYDP/FPTS3PIGYQERYDP.SMALL.jpg masynmachien With air swimmers swarming all over the gadget scene, I wanted to see just how easy it is to build one myself. Air swimmers come cheap, but they are quite large compared to modern RC blimp standards, making them not very manoeuvrable in smaller rooms. So with Plantraco creating a new class of nano ...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:06:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Principal-Yet-Elaborate-Liquid-Pump-Guts-C/
Liquid Fuel Pump for RC Cars: Simple Principal Yet Elaborate! (Guts Complete, Housing being Made! - Part 1 of 2) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/13I0/GWTIJWJX/FU313I0GWTIJWJX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/13I0/GWTIJWJX/FU313I0GWTIJWJX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/13I0/GWTIJWJX/FU313I0GWTIJWJX.SMALL.jpg offtherails2010 Firstly i must thank everyone who has already made a liquid pump like this here on instructables because that is where i got the idea from to make my own, so a mojor thanks to all who have already made the simple versions of this, if it wasn't for you, i wouldn't had been able to make this monstrosi...
By: offtherails2010

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 18:51:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Quadrotor/
quadrotor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/6N7R/GDMUSDX7/F7S6N7RGDMUSDX7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/6N7R/GDMUSDX7/F7S6N7RGDMUSDX7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/6N7R/GDMUSDX7/F7S6N7RGDMUSDX7.SMALL.jpg jjdream This summer's Edgerton Center Engineering Design class produced four awesome projects in four weeks. One of the projects was a functional RC quadrotor built with commonly-available RC equipment and an Arduino microcontroller board. Here is the instructions on how to make the quadrotor. The video of ...
By: jjdream

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Sep 2010 22:16:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Geared-Motor-Servo-Conversion/
Geared Motor Servo Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/XMUC/GW897UCM/FW7XMUCGW897UCM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/XMUC/GW897UCM/FW7XMUCGW897UCM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/XMUC/GW897UCM/FW7XMUCGW897UCM.SMALL.jpg max_fraser hey! This is a quick little project i did one night after work! I was itching to solder something, so here it is! My cure for boredom!  You will need the following: 1 x Servo 1 x Screwdriver 1 x Soldering iron 1 x Wire snippers 1 x X-acto knife 1 x Connectors of your choice  enjoy! Take It A...
By: max_fraser

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:26:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sub-Micro-Blimp/
Sub Micro (Spy) Blimp Building with Hacked Servos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/TGSF/GVSUMN5B/FVXTGSFGVSUMN5B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/TGSF/GVSUMN5B/FVXTGSFGVSUMN5B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/TGSF/GVSUMN5B/FVXTGSFGVSUMN5B.SMALL.jpg masynmachien This Ible describes the build of indoor RC blimp propulsion around 10g, suitable for use with a common 11” latex balloon. With a 14” or larger balloon it has a payload capacity for a miniature camera for living room (or workshop) aerial filming. Building tiny RC blimps has become very accessible wi...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 22:48:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Sound-Effects-to-your-RC-Car/
Add Sound Effects to your R/C Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/8CI4/GV2OKNNW/F828CI4GV2OKNNW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/8CI4/GV2OKNNW/F828CI4GV2OKNNW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/8CI4/GV2OKNNW/F828CI4GV2OKNNW.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster R/C Animator lets you add sounds and lighting to your R/C car, airplane, helicopter, or boat. Effects are triggered with your R/C controller and can be combined.  Here's a demo; R/C Animator is based on the Propeller Platform USB — effects can include changing the position of a secondary ...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:38:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginners-Guide-to-Radio-Control-Airplanes/
Beginners Guide to Radio Control Airplanes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/FU79/FQCTLAGC/FEZFU79FQCTLAGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/FU79/FQCTLAGC/FEZFU79FQCTLAGC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/FU79/FQCTLAGC/FEZFU79FQCTLAGC.SMALL.jpg nickademuss This instructable is intended to familiarize you with the basic workings of Radio controlled aircraft. It is not a complete guide to everything about the subject, its intended to inform the reader on what is involved and help you choose the right aircraft for you. I grew up around this hobby, my Da...
By: nickademuss

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:00:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-2011/
Halloween 2011 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/7GP6/GUI1037O/FNC7GP6GUI1037O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/7GP6/GUI1037O/FNC7GP6GUI1037O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/7GP6/GUI1037O/FNC7GP6GUI1037O.SMALL.jpg phwillys This is a remote controlled Halloween project. It can squirt water at you, then dry you off with a cordless blower, swing arms out to "grab" the kids that take too much candy, and a walky-talky through a PA to let them know what the clown is thinking. The clown and the truck have LED eyes and a stro...
By: phwillys

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 01:34:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Nunchuk-controlled-Helicopter/
Nunchuk-controlled Helicopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/5IG1/GUEN7U0O/FLJ5IG1GUEN7U0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/5IG1/GUEN7U0O/FLJ5IG1GUEN7U0O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/5IG1/GUEN7U0O/FLJ5IG1GUEN7U0O.SMALL.jpg a1r Welcome to my 3rd Instructable everyone ! Today we're going to build a 'device' to control a mini-sized helicopter with a Wii Nunchuk. The helicopter that we're using is a cheap (26$) 3-channel (yaw, throttle, pitch) helicopter that I bought a 1 month back from Dealextreme.com . I can say that it i...
By: a1r

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:43:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Aliens-APC-Radio-Controlled/
Aliens APC - Radio Controlled - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/YTQA/GS3BED2R/FC7YTQAGS3BED2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/YTQA/GS3BED2R/FC7YTQAGS3BED2R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/YTQA/GS3BED2R/FC7YTQAGS3BED2R.SMALL.jpg simonhaydn “Independently targetting particle-beam phalanx. Whap! Fry half a city with this puppy. We got tactical smart-missiles, phased-plasma pulse-rifles, RPG's. We got sonic eee-lectronic ballbreakers, we got nukes, we got knives...sharp sticks…” You know the rest and everybody loves the scene where the ...
By: simonhaydn

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 20:32:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Control-Power-Strip/
Remote Control Power Strip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/4OI9/FQ2DZ1US/FB24OI9FQ2DZ1US.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/4OI9/FQ2DZ1US/FB24OI9FQ2DZ1US.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/4OI9/FQ2DZ1US/FB24OI9FQ2DZ1US.SMALL.jpg jwad650 Ever wanted to instantly turn off any light or appliance from afar? Tired of bending over to unplug cool x-mas lights in your dorm room? Me too! This instructable will show you how to make a remote control power strip so you can control any socket, from across a room with the touch of a button! W...
By: jwad650

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:24:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Body/
RC Body - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/ZX60/GQBCINZV/FP9ZX60GQBCINZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/ZX60/GQBCINZV/FP9ZX60GQBCINZV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/ZX60/GQBCINZV/FP9ZX60GQBCINZV.SMALL.jpg DualPhase This instrucable will show how to create a couple varieties of clear bodies for your Remote Control Car. I made this one for a 2011 Traxxas Slash but any RC with a mountable body will work.  Note that this is my first instructable so I am open to any recomendations or suggestions. Required Tools ...
By: DualPhase

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:16:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Hummingblimp/
The Hummingblimp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/BN3T/GQ3FZP1R/FTRBN3TGQ3FZP1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/BN3T/GQ3FZP1R/FTRBN3TGQ3FZP1R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/BN3T/GQ3FZP1R/FTRBN3TGQ3FZP1R.SMALL.jpg masynmachien What do you get crossing a Zeppelin NT balloon with a Hyperblimp in a classroom? A Hummingblimp! Check it out in this video: As most of my projects involve something that moves I just had to partipate in the Make It Move Challenge". Lately I have been experimenting with building RC-blimps based...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:19:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/K-9-mans-best-friend/
K-9 man's best friend - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/UOG1/GQ22AG7V/F3FUOG1GQ22AG7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/UOG1/GQ22AG7V/F3FUOG1GQ22AG7V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/UOG1/GQ22AG7V/F3FUOG1GQ22AG7V.SMALL.jpg ahrshin So my dorm dosen't really allow pet's excpt for fish, but I'm not a fan of fish living or cooked. So now it comes down to how can I have a pet but not get fined or kicked out of my dorm?  I found the answer thanks to a cult classic Sci-fi show.... Dr. Who, like the good Dr. I'd build my own K-9 thus...
By: ahrshin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:54:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Quadrotor-Helicopter/
RC Quadrotor Helicopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/C099/GP7IENIY/F1JC099GP7IENIY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/C099/GP7IENIY/F1JC099GP7IENIY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/C099/GP7IENIY/F1JC099GP7IENIY.SMALL.jpg frank26080115 This project is a RC quadrotor helicopter (quadrocopter, quadcopter, quadricopter, etc). It's a RC helicopter that uses 4 rotors. Watch it in 720p You need some pre-requisite skills: How to use Arduino, enough to get started Soldering, wiring, basic electronic skills Basic hand too...
By: frank26080115

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 03:41:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-RC-Plane/
Duct Tape R/C Plane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/OV34/GP7IFEPF/FTYOV34GP7IFEPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/OV34/GP7IFEPF/FTYOV34GP7IFEPF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/OV34/GP7IFEPF/FTYOV34GP7IFEPF.SMALL.jpg seamster For the last few years I've been getting into radio controlled electric airplanes. I got the idea that it would be a fun challenge to try to make an r/c plane out of duct tape . . . just to see if it could be done. Here is what I came up with. Be sure to check out the video in step 11, and let me k...
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:58:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Transform-a-cheap-RC-Transmitter-with-Custom-Firmw/
Transform a cheap RC Transmitter with Custom Firmware - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/CHF0/GOHMB91R/FMZCHF0GOHMB91R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/CHF0/GOHMB91R/FMZCHF0GOHMB91R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/CHF0/GOHMB91R/FMZCHF0GOHMB91R.SMALL.jpg hivoltage The Turnigy 9x is a cheap Chinese radio transmitter widely sold by hobby king and other retailers under a variety of names. This is a computerized radio transmitter and is already a great deal for the price ($53 currently) and pretty capable if you can figure out how to use the stock firmware. The m...
By: hivoltage

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2011 19:52:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Charlie-Sheens-Warlock-Laser-Eyes/
Charlie Sheen's Warlock Laser Eyes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/PRRC/GLPH1H9O/FYIPRRCGLPH1H9O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/PRRC/GLPH1H9O/FYIPRRCGLPH1H9O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/PRRC/GLPH1H9O/FYIPRRCGLPH1H9O.SMALL.jpg iminthebathroom Vote in the "Wicked Lasers Contest" & "MakerBot Challenge" Charlie says WINNER New videos added, still kinda dark though! *** Just so every one knows, this is not an attack on Charlie Sheen in particular.  This would have been based on any celebrity du jour.  Charlie fit the bill at the time...
By: iminthebathroom

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:01:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Riding-Lawnmower/
RC Riding Lawnmower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/P4YA/GLWR1ENY/FBAP4YAGLWR1ENY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/P4YA/GLWR1ENY/FBAP4YAGLWR1ENY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/P4YA/GLWR1ENY/FBAP4YAGLWR1ENY.SMALL.jpg mickydee This is my first attempt at an instructable . I have virtually no experience in electronics but at 80 years old I figure you are never too old to learn. Mowing the lawn was getting to be quite a chore so I decided to build an easy to use mower that I could either ride on or sit on my back porch and ...
By: mickydee

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:51:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PIC-RC-Motor-Controller-and-example-lego-robot/
PIC RC Motor Controller (and example lego robot) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/BM40/GJQEHCMT/FKSBM40GJQEHCMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/BM40/GJQEHCMT/FKSBM40GJQEHCMT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/BM40/GJQEHCMT/FKSBM40GJQEHCMT.SMALL.jpg PaulMakesThings Note for National Robotics Week Robot Contest: I am over 18.  I am a student  at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. As a mechanical engineering student this project is related to my major. It has also taught me skills that have led to undergrad research work that is taking me on a mechatronics and r...
By: PaulMakesThings

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:39:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-light-switch-or-bust/
Wireless light switch or bust - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/Y7QT/GJQEL1AR/FJAY7QTGJQEL1AR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/Y7QT/GJQEL1AR/FJAY7QTGJQEL1AR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/Y7QT/GJQEL1AR/FJAY7QTGJQEL1AR.SMALL.jpg TheNewHobbyist I stumbled upon the website lightobject.com while looking for an affordable thermocouple for the immersion circulator I’m planning on building. I found the part I was looking for and I also came across a “Mult-function 1CH RF Remote Control Tx/Rx Set ” which is a small remote controlled relay switch...
By: TheNewHobbyist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:02:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Drones/
Drones (Article) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/TKRO/GINP9SKO/F8PTKROGINP9SKO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/TKRO/GINP9SKO/F8PTKROGINP9SKO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/TKRO/GINP9SKO/F8PTKROGINP9SKO.SMALL.jpg howitgoes In the news about the wars being fought in Iraq and Afghanistan mentions of the Predator drones are fairly common. With no pilots on board there are many more options. Of course it’s all high-tech and expensive military technology and nothing any civilian would ever use, right? As it turns out, civi...
By: howitgoes

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:37:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Brain-Controlled-RC-Helicopter/
Brain-Controlled RC Helicopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/6NMO/GHFK85A1/FAL6NMOGHFK85A1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/6NMO/GHFK85A1/FAL6NMOGHFK85A1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/6NMO/GHFK85A1/FAL6NMOGHFK85A1.SMALL.jpg puzzlebox This Instructable will show you how take a Radio Controller Helicopter and modify the remote control hardware such that it can be operated by free, open source computer software and flown based on brainwave measurements of concentration and relaxation taken by consumer-grade EEG headsets. The ...
By: puzzlebox

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:29:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-automation-server-with-router/
Home automation server with router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/6T9F/GFRWR9D3/F2U6T9FGFRWR9D3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/6T9F/GFRWR9D3/F2U6T9FGFRWR9D3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/6T9F/GFRWR9D3/F2U6T9FGFRWR9D3.SMALL.jpg mrx23dot Turn a cheap router into a home automation server! This project will allow you to switch outlets/lights from your iPhone, or any browser. You will also be able to send out serial commands remotely. This project is based on SmartLinc. http://www.smarthome.com/2412N/SmartLinc-INSTEON-Central-Control...
By: mrx23dot

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2010 15:38:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/2-meter-flying-RC-starship-Enterprise/
2 meter flying RC starship Enterprise - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/XPU5/GG4A6NU2/FZ4XPU5GG4A6NU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/XPU5/GG4A6NU2/FZ4XPU5GG4A6NU2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/XPU5/GG4A6NU2/FZ4XPU5GG4A6NU2.SMALL.jpg masynmachien To boldly go where no airship has gone before... an indoor flying sculpture of the starship Enterprise. It's not a representation of a particular version of the Enterprise, but an "artist's impression" of the yet unappeared Enterprise Z (Z from Zeppelin) . Check out the video to see how it moves a...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Nov 2010 21:59:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-Your-TV-with-Your-Phone/
Control Your TV with Your Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/ZW6C/GD2J3DPG/FYMZW6CGD2J3DPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/ZW6C/GD2J3DPG/FYMZW6CGD2J3DPG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/ZW6C/GD2J3DPG/FYMZW6CGD2J3DPG.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster Control your TV, DVD, Stereo, DVR, Cable box, Mac, Xbox, or any other IR device with the Web Clicker! The Web Clicker is a web server & IR transceiver.  You can record any IR command and play it back via an AJAX web interface or just by requesting a URL.  It works great from a cell phone and it's e...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:58:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Paradox-a-pair-of-radio-controlled-duck-deco/
R/C Paradox - a pair of radio controlled duck decoys - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/YKN6/FJ4VI80D/F6XYKN6FJ4VI80D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/YKN6/FJ4VI80D/F6XYKN6FJ4VI80D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/YKN6/FJ4VI80D/F6XYKN6FJ4VI80D.SMALL.jpg courtney After driving my friend's R/C boat on a duck pond one day, I was inspired to build an R/C duck. I ended up buying a pair of duck decoys at the local flea market for $10. These are intended to be used by duck hunters to lure unsuspecting water foul within blasting range. When researching what kind of...
By: courtney

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2008 03:47:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-%22Warp%22%2c-a-full-contact-combat-RC-aircraft./
Build a "Warp", a full-contact combat RC aircraft. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/HKJ6/F1L8W012/FQUHKJ6F1L8W012.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/HKJ6/F1L8W012/FQUHKJ6F1L8W012.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/HKJ6/F1L8W012/FQUHKJ6F1L8W012.SMALL.jpg Don H. Some of the guys at the local RC club (Brindlee Mountain RC Club) and other clubs around the North Alabama area have designed a plane for full contact combat flying. The whole object is to bump/crash into the other guy(s) and have their plane hit the ground before yours does. The current Warp has ev...
By: Don H.

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2007 02:14:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fireworks-Controller/
Fireworks Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/2FL0/FU6LWB5K/FPF2FL0FU6LWB5K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/2FL0/FU6LWB5K/FPF2FL0FU6LWB5K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/2FL0/FU6LWB5K/FPF2FL0FU6LWB5K.SMALL.jpg systemf92 This instructable is on a 12 channel fireworks controller that I built during the summer. It was a lot of fun to build, and is a blast (pardon the pun) to operate! I couldn't find a good quality instructable on building a complete fireworks controller like this one, so I decided to write my own. DI...
By: systemf92

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 May 2009 18:25:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Auto-Spy-Remote/
Auto Spy Remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/S4Q0/FT3K2VDZ/FGUS4Q0FT3K2VDZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/S4Q0/FT3K2VDZ/FGUS4Q0FT3K2VDZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/S4Q0/FT3K2VDZ/FGUS4Q0FT3K2VDZ.SMALL.jpg gunner1089 Sure the original Thinkgeek Micro Spy Remote was fun for a while but there was a major drawback. In order to wreak havoc on someone else's TV, you had to be within visual range. After a while your prey would realize you had something to do with it. Why not eliminate yourself from the equation entire...
By: gunner1089

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2009 00:52:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Greenest-Way-to-Fly-RC/
Bungee Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/SIRD/FS8RCLZ1/F7ASIRDFS8RCLZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/SIRD/FS8RCLZ1/F7ASIRDFS8RCLZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/SIRD/FS8RCLZ1/F7ASIRDFS8RCLZ1.SMALL.jpg Frivolous Engineering This is a how-to on building a Bungee or Highstart Launcher for model gliders: no gas or electric motors are used just a re-usable length of rubber tubing and some fishing line. And it's very inexpensive too: less than 30 bucks for a small set up. I use this to launch my six foot wing-span model...
By: Frivolous Engineering

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:22:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Remote-Control/
Remote Remote Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/SRKN/FROAAI6B/F9CSRKNFROAAI6B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/SRKN/FROAAI6B/F9CSRKNFROAAI6B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/SRKN/FROAAI6B/F9CSRKNFROAAI6B.SMALL.jpg Code128 I have a newborn baby and he doesn't think he should sleep quite as long as my Wife and I might wish him too. One thing that does keep him happy in his crib is the mobile that hangs over him. So when he wakes up if we need another 25mins or so of sleepy time we turn on his mobile for him. This works...
By: Code128

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:56:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/8-Ft-Wingspan-Coroplast-RC-Piper-Cub/
8 Ft Wingspan Coroplast RC Piper Cub Flown by 25cc Weed Trimmer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/7OWO/FQHNKV8Z/FKN7OWOFQHNKV8Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/7OWO/FQHNKV8Z/FKN7OWOFQHNKV8Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/7OWO/FQHNKV8Z/FKN7OWOFQHNKV8Z.SMALL.jpg nickademuss I love Radio controlled airplanes and have built several kinds from balsa to this large scale plastic one. This one is made from $25.00 worth of plastic I bought locally at a sign company. The plastic is Coroplast or corrugated plastic, its cheap and builds fast. You could also use old election si...
By: nickademuss

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:01:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Senior-Remote/
Senior Remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/IBLH/FALOLE5X/F09IBLHFALOLE5X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/IBLH/FALOLE5X/F09IBLHFALOLE5X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/IBLH/FALOLE5X/F09IBLHFALOLE5X.SMALL.jpg unknownuser2007 Mod your mom's TV remote to make it senior friendly.My mom was born in 1931. She is from the generation of radio and WWII. Her eyesight is failing and she isn't good with anything electronic. TV remotes confuse her. This mod came to me after she called me one day, claiming her TV remote stopped work...
By: unknownuser2007

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:54:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Remote-Control-Deadbolt/
Build a Remote Control Deadbolt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/136G/F6S8Z5T0/F33136GF6S8Z5T0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/136G/F6S8Z5T0/F33136GF6S8Z5T0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/136G/F6S8Z5T0/F33136GF6S8Z5T0.SMALL.jpg stuffman This instructable will show you how to build a remote-controlled door lock out of any number of 110V solenoids, solid steel dowel, some various odds and ends and an X10 remote appliance control. I built this for my garage door for less than $30.00, but your results may vary as I was able to score a...
By: stuffman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2007 05:46:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Steam-Turbine-Tank/
R/C Steam Turbine Tank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/Y8CH/F2FRVI6V/FF1Y8CHF2FRVI6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/Y8CH/F2FRVI6V/FF1Y8CHF2FRVI6V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/Y8CH/F2FRVI6V/FF1Y8CHF2FRVI6V.SMALL.jpg crabfu Need an excuse to play with fire? Then consider building this turbine tank. Guarantee to drive your neighbor crazy, and attract dogs for miles around. Turn down your speakers a bit, and watch the vide to see what I mean :) Seriously though, if you want something outside of the norm, something part g...
By: crabfu

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:17:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Duck-Cam-Decoy/
R/C Duck Decoy-Camera Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/I4SY/F3ETRVNE/FD2I4SYF3ETRVNE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/I4SY/F3ETRVNE/FD2I4SYF3ETRVNE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/I4SY/F3ETRVNE/FD2I4SYF3ETRVNE.SMALL.jpg Roadstar This is a fun project that combines inexpensive components to create an instructable that can provide exciting upclose video and sound on any body of water. This is a simple Mallard duck decoy that has radio controlled propulsion, and a wireless video and sound system mounted inside. Video is transm...
By: Roadstar

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