http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:25:10 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-MultiWii-based-quadcopter/
Laser Cut MultiWii based quadcopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/UOS1/HHS9RQAB/FHHUOS1HHS9RQAB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/UOS1/HHS9RQAB/FHHUOS1HHS9RQAB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/UOS1/HHS9RQAB/FHHUOS1HHS9RQAB.SMALL.jpg dylanfm This is the second version of a small quad copter that I designed and built. It is designed so that the only power tool required to build it is a laser cutter. You can get multicopter frames for cheap from a number of sources, but I wanted something that was more customizable and hackable. The cost...
By: dylanfm

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:14:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Brushless-Gimbal-for-Aerial-Photography-Drones/
Brushless Gimbal for Aerial Photography Drones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/RDSO/HHMI88W5/F1WRDSOHHMI88W5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/RDSO/HHMI88W5/F1WRDSOHHMI88W5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/RDSO/HHMI88W5/F1WRDSOHHMI88W5.SMALL.jpg oesti Every self-respecting drone used for aerial photography needs a gimbal. Good gimbals are very expensive, cheap ones are not smooth. Brussless Gimbals (BLG) to the rescue! In there recent months there has been a flurry of activity around this new way of building camera gimbals. Instead of servo motor...
By: oesti

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 11:01:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproof-Crash-proof-Homemade-Drone-Airframe/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/F53B/HHJOKK1W/FLEF53BHHJOKK1W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/F53B/HHJOKK1W/FLEF53BHHJOKK1W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/F53B/HHJOKK1W/FLEF53BHHJOKK1W.SMALL.jpg mcornblatt Game of Drones Ep. 2 - Indestructible Drone Design & Testing "Ride 'em hard and put 'em away wet.  They're just drones" The Game of Drones team make a drone that can fly in a rainstorm, get hit with paintballs, land in water and fall out of the sky over and over again without sustaining damage.  I...
By: mcornblatt

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:42:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DRONE-X5/
DRONE X5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/ZHBT/HH2VO12O/F8IZHBTHH2VO12O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/ZHBT/HH2VO12O/F8IZHBTHH2VO12O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/ZHBT/HH2VO12O/F8IZHBTHH2VO12O.SMALL.jpg jimcartin the idea of these instructions is to create a platform-based DRONE flying wing X5, here is specifying the instructions and materials needed to carry the project to a successful conclusion, this drone x5 will have as main ojetivo the ability to carry a camera photograph and make mapping. ...
By: jimcartin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 14:10:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-Garage-Door-Opener/
iPhone Garage Door Opener (Updated!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/GDFQ/HH2VXKC1/FWJGDFQHH2VXKC1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/GDFQ/HH2VXKC1/FWJGDFQHH2VXKC1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/GDFQ/HH2VXKC1/FWJGDFQHH2VXKC1.SMALL.jpg Tall-drinks UPDATED! I switched to a 12volt relay, added a project box and upgraded the auto relay off  recipe. Joy. Hi. I'm a bit ashamed of this hack, since it mostly uses existing technologies, but I shall post it anyway for all of the glory and cash rewards. My garage opener remote recently passed away wi...
By: Tall-drinks

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 09:21:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Instant-drone-kit/
Instant drone kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/ESEF/HH2L9GQR/FNNESEFHH2L9GQR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/ESEF/HH2L9GQR/FNNESEFHH2L9GQR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/ESEF/HH2L9GQR/FNNESEFHH2L9GQR.SMALL.jpg knexinventer This is for a temporary drone that will not last with heavy use. This kit needs no computer programming nor computersavyness.  Get the stuff You will need 1 RC. vehicle 1 Controller for that vehicle 1 or more wireless cameras with receiver 1 or more viewing screens 1 or more devices to tie down c...
By: knexinventer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 22:25:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-FREE-Pay-per-view-channels-The-Ultimate-Rem/
Get "FREE" Pay-per view channels! The Ultimate Remote Control Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/KUS7/G91YCY3Y/FEFKUS7G91YCY3Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/KUS7/G91YCY3Y/FEFKUS7G91YCY3Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/KUS7/G91YCY3Y/FEFKUS7G91YCY3Y.SMALL.jpg durtbikedave   Here is an Instructable that I have succesfully done many times. But first a couple warning notes you may want to consider before attempting this yourself.  First, this can only be done with televisions that have pay per view channels running directly through the tv. In other words no external cab...
By: durtbikedave

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 20:30:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Heavy-Duty-Remote/
Heavy Duty Remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/OGW8/HFONL89E/FMOOGW8HFONL89E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/OGW8/HFONL89E/FMOOGW8HFONL89E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/OGW8/HFONL89E/FMOOGW8HFONL89E.SMALL.jpg bigape  My Parents own this old CRT TV from 1998. Over the years i often had to clean and repair the original TV remote, until the point it wear out completely. TV remotes often suffer from grease, human sweat or battery leakage which attack the sensitive pcb. So i bought a cheap universal remote, which th...
By: bigape

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:36:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginners-Guide-to-Radio-Control-Airplanes/
Beginners Guide to Radio Control Airplanes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/FU79/FQCTLAGC/FEZFU79FQCTLAGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/FU79/FQCTLAGC/FEZFU79FQCTLAGC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 »]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:00:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Controlled-Hovercraft/
Radio Controlled Hovercraft. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/X1X7/HEXSDOD3/F9PX1X7HEXSDOD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/X1X7/HEXSDOD3/F9PX1X7HEXSDOD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/X1X7/HEXSDOD3/F9PX1X7HEXSDOD3.SMALL.jpg Bauwser This instructable i made in the last 2 months, meanly because of pending orders for parts i needed to get things going. I first started with a prototype made from old cheap rc helicopter parts, wich lead me to make a better working version wich i could control the way i wanted. This instructable is ...
By: Bauwser

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 04:53:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Air-Horn/
Wireless Air Horn - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/LOLS/HE7DAYH2/F7ULOLSHE7DAYH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/LOLS/HE7DAYH2/F7ULOLSHE7DAYH2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/LOLS/HE7DAYH2/F7ULOLSHE7DAYH2.SMALL.jpg jdsachems19   This instructable is for a Wireless Air Horn. The air horn is a standard 12vdc car air horn and is powered with an 18V cordless drill battery. The air horn is wireless, this is made possible by a wireless winch receiver with a remote control also running on 12vdc. A relay is neccesary so that th...
By: jdsachems19

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:30:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-RC-Hovercraft/
How to make a RC Hovercraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/T51A/HE7D9KQA/FXHT51AHE7D9KQA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/T51A/HE7D9KQA/FXHT51AHE7D9KQA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/T51A/HE7D9KQA/FXHT51AHE7D9KQA.SMALL.jpg sjors073 A while ago I posted an instructable of my radio controlled hovercraft, which you can see here: http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Hovercraft/ I hope you liked it, some of you asked me to make an step by step instructable. I thought that was a good idea and I decided to make one. In this inst...
By: sjors073

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:01:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Controlled-Cardboard-Hovercraft/
Radio Controlled Cardboard Hovercraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/3O43/HE080LOG/FQV3O43HE080LOG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/3O43/HE080LOG/FQV3O43HE080LOG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/3O43/HE080LOG/FQV3O43HE080LOG.SMALL.jpg Pib2 This is a radio controlled hovercraft with an all cardboard body, and  plastic skirt. This hovercraft is highly maneuverable, and extremely simplistic in design. Since the design of this hovercraft includes swap-able motors and other electronics, the electronics can be transferred from vehicle to ve...
By: Pib2

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Mar 2013 02:42:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Hovercraft/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/G0FN/HD4VGPZV/FCGG0FNHD4VGPZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/G0FN/HD4VGPZV/FCGG0FNHD4VGPZV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/G0FN/HD4VGPZV/FCGG0FNHD4VGPZV.SMALL.jpg sjors073 We have made a radio controlled hovercraft. First we controlled it with a PlayStation 3 controller using Arduino. Unfortunately the hovercraft didn't move controlling it that way. The hovercraft was lifting up, and we could steer with the rudder, but the motor on the back didn't give enough power to...
By: sjors073

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:53:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Zappelin/
ZAPpelin, or how to train your blimp with an Arduino and IR remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/OD36/HD4VFHVY/FM3OD36HD4VFHVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/OD36/HD4VFHVY/FM3OD36HD4VFHVY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/OD36/HD4VFHVY/FM3OD36HD4VFHVY.SMALL.jpg masynmachien Is it flying seal? A flapping alien? No it's a ZAPpelin, an Arduino controlled indoor blimp, setup to learn in the signals from an IR remote to command it. This project came to life at the third Arduino Jam Februari 15th to17th 2013, at Timelab, Ghent, Belgium. Our team consisted of: -charles32 -...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 07:03:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Scratch-Built-Delta-Wing-RC-Plane-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/SYSS/H1ZG7CAA/FINSYSSH1ZG7CAA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/SYSS/H1ZG7CAA/FINSYSSH1ZG7CAA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/SYSS/H1ZG7CAA/FINSYSSH1ZG7CAA.SMALL.jpg gibsoncrazed14 After being tired of using other peoples designs and PDFs. i decided to make my own! i came up with a base design and made up the body while creating the plane. i knew i wanted a stream lined  body to reduce drag on the plane so i came up with the long slender fuselage and a sleek compartment  for t...
By: gibsoncrazed14

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:26:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pulse-Jet-Powered-RC-Ice-Racer/
Pulse Jet Powered RC Ice Racer! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/BS3G/HAVGJZCP/FY4BS3GHAVGJZCP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/BS3G/HAVGJZCP/FY4BS3GHAVGJZCP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/BS3G/HAVGJZCP/FY4BS3GHAVGJZCP.SMALL.jpg Evan2010 Normal remote control cars, planes, boats and RC whatever are boring. This Instructable is on how to make a pulse jet powered ice racer! This is a very unique loud and dangerous RC vehicle that you could build in about one day with the right materials and tools and a little experience with pulse jet...
By: Evan2010

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:20:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-battle-conversion-for-RC-Tanks/
IR battle conversion for RC Tanks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/JO6M/HCJOCTZ5/FUDJO6MHCJOCTZ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/JO6M/HCJOCTZ5/FUDJO6MHCJOCTZ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/JO6M/HCJOCTZ5/FUDJO6MHCJOCTZ5.SMALL.jpg Oracus This instructable will show you how to install a DBC/DBU IR battle system in a 1/16 RC tank! Parts/Tools list 1. 1/16 RC Tank (I will be using a Heng Long KV-1) 2. DBC (I will be using a DBC RC2HL) http://darkith.dyndns.org/~darkith/html/dbc.shtml 3. DBU This requires the most basic of tools to ...
By: Oracus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:35:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-9000-The-ULTIMATE-Doorbell/
Home 9000 - The ULTIMATE Doorbell - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/1SZZ/GQ8VBF2Z/FMM1SZZGQ8VBF2Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/1SZZ/GQ8VBF2Z/FMM1SZZGQ8VBF2Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/1SZZ/GQ8VBF2Z/FMM1SZZGQ8VBF2Z.SMALL.jpg macgeek I just purchased a house in Las Vegas, and, being a long time tinkerer (and instructable maker / sharer), I decided that before I move in, and as long as I have the opportunity to break open walls and run any wire I wanted, I would geek out this house in a big way. Of course that meant running netw...
By: macgeek

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2012 22:19:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Remote-Controlled-Car/
TV Remote Controlled Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/MJ42/HAQ2ZFTP/FL1MJ42HAQ2ZFTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/MJ42/HAQ2ZFTP/FL1MJ42HAQ2ZFTP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/MJ42/HAQ2ZFTP/FL1MJ42HAQ2ZFTP.SMALL.jpg kschroeter Nothing is worse than loosing the controller that came with your remote control car. Replace that sucker with an arduino and the one remote that always seems to be around, the TV remote! Materials The materials for this project are pretty straight forward. You're gonna need... - A remote control...
By: kschroeter

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:30:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-PVC-Servo-Holder/
Simple PVC Servo Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/CE8Z/HBBCIQV3/F2NCE8ZHBBCIQV3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/CE8Z/HBBCIQV3/F2NCE8ZHBBCIQV3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/CE8Z/HBBCIQV3/F2NCE8ZHBBCIQV3.SMALL.jpg laxap In the making of a project involving servos, the moment came to place them, but I had no servo holder on hand. There were no special requirements (such as immunity to vibrations), and I just hate the idea of directly glue servos. Rather than bothering to order some holders, I looked around to see w...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 16:43:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pico-Blimp/
Pico Blimp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/80EV/H1YOIVEQ/F8S80EVH1YOIVEQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/80EV/H1YOIVEQ/F8S80EVH1YOIVEQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 14:40:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remotely-Controlled-VGA-Camera-Overview/
Remotely Controlled VGA Camera - Overview - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LK3R/H3Z3H39H/FFCLK3RH3Z3H39H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LK3R/H3Z3H39H/FFCLK3RH3Z3H39H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LK3R/H3Z3H39H/FFCLK3RH3Z3H39H.SMALL.jpg dmitryp The idea behind this project was very straightforward: design an inexpensive remotely controlled system capable of taking still pictures and uploading them to a remote file storage with a camera to be activated by either remote commands or sensor events. And after numerous brain storms the following...
By: dmitryp

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jul 2012 06:44:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Mobile-Model-Rocket-Launcher/
R/C Mobile (Model) Rocket Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/H5EQ/H742P4WU/FRNH5EQH742P4WU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/H5EQ/H742P4WU/FRNH5EQH742P4WU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/H5EQ/H742P4WU/FRNH5EQH742P4WU.SMALL.jpg tcone Project Overview A number of years ago, I bought a remote-controlled (R/C) four-wheeled robot base but didn't end up doing anything exciting with it beyond assembling it and driving it around in the dirt a little bit.  Eventually, my brother and I began discussing turning it into a mobile rocket la...
By: tcone

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:42:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Steam-Turbine-Tank/
R/C Steam Turbine Tank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FF1/Y8CH/F2FRVI6V/FF1Y8CHF2FRVI6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FF1/Y8CH/F2FRVI6V/FF1Y8CHF2FRVI6V.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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 »]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:17:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Cable-Dolly-for-Small-Format-Cameras-and-Phones/
Radio Controlled Cable Dolly for Small Format Cameras - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/RH5E/H74328YY/FWTRH5EH74328YY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/RH5E/H74328YY/FWTRH5EH74328YY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/RH5E/H74328YY/FWTRH5EH74328YY.SMALL.jpg Nachimir Using some relatively simple construction techniques and off the shelf RC parts, you can make a small, fast, reliable cable dolly to carry a small format camera, and get you footage like this: and this: and this: At lower speeds, it suffers a little bit of wobbling. Having a sec...
By: Nachimir

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2012 02:29:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-FS-524-Flying-Saucer/
RC FS-5.24 Flying Saucer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/MYYI/H703ONDX/F8WMYYIH703ONDX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/MYYI/H703ONDX/F8WMYYIH703ONDX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/MYYI/H703ONDX/F8WMYYIH703ONDX.SMALL.jpg ldsanders2807 This project started based on my desire to create my own original remote control airplane from drawing, to cutting the parts on a cnc machine that I built from a kit, assembling the parts, and then flying the finished product.  There were so many normal type airplanes out there, that I decided that ...
By: ldsanders2807

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 07:43:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-RC-Robot-for-a-Movie/
Make a RC Robot for a Movie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/0F12/H3QFJH23/FU00F12H3QFJH23.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/0F12/H3QFJH23/FU00F12H3QFJH23.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/0F12/H3QFJH23/FU00F12H3QFJH23.SMALL.jpg John Induna AD Okay maybe I shouldn't be calling it a “robot” it is a robot puppet Back in May of 2005 I received a phone call from colleague at Colpitts Design. He was approached to build a puppet for feature film. They were looking for someone to make remote controlled robot character to play a part in an upcom...
By: John Induna AD

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:41:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smartphone-Controlled-Wood-Stand/
Smartphone Controlled Wood Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FVY/88D4/H461X9CC/FVY88D4H461X9CC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVY/88D4/H461X9CC/FVY88D4H461X9CC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVY/88D4/H461X9CC/FVY88D4H461X9CC.SMALL.jpg aldricnegrier The idea: Remote Controlling the pan movement of a heavy LCD TV, LCD Computer Monitor, or any other object using an Android Smartphone or a Windows, Linux or MAC computer or the manual controls on the Stand. UPDATE: Control Up to 5 Stands at the same time using the Android Application or a Windows,...
By: aldricnegrier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 15:13:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Control-Cage-Trap/
Remote Control Cage Trap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/N9IE/H4AGIWSX/FHLN9IEH4AGIWSX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/N9IE/H4AGIWSX/FHLN9IEH4AGIWSX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/N9IE/H4AGIWSX/FHLN9IEH4AGIWSX.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance This Instructable will show you how to make a cage trap that can be remotely activated. This is ideal for people who practice trap-neuter-release (TNR) to control feral cat populations. Feral cat colonies are groups of wild, undomesticated cats. Some feral cats and their colonies are a nuisance...
By: WYE_Lance

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 19:47:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Rocket-Launch-System/
RC Rocket Launch System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/7CY7/H2WEZCXV/FR77CY7H2WEZCXV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/7CY7/H2WEZCXV/FR77CY7H2WEZCXV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/7CY7/H2WEZCXV/FR77CY7H2WEZCXV.SMALL.jpg alecnotalex This instructable will show you how to make an RC launch system for your Estes rocket, which can be operated with a TV remote. What it does is it allows you to press the center button on your TV remote, and it'll automatically launch your rocket. In this way it is basically a wireless version of the...
By: alecnotalex

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flying-RC-Back-to-The-Future-Delorean-made-of-pap/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FE4/A31O/H337JUGJ/FE4A31OH337JUGJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FE4/A31O/H337JUGJ/FE4A31OH337JUGJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FE4/A31O/H337JUGJ/FE4A31OH337JUGJ.SMALL.jpg Nelson_Yepez Like a lot of people I have always been a big fan of the Back to The Future franchise. I have always dream with having a flying Delorean that travels in time but that not being possible (yet) i went with the best next thing. I made an RC flying Delorean to scale made out of paper. What makes this ba...
By: Nelson_Yepez

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:56:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-Quadrotor-Brushless/
PCB Quadrotor (Brushless) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/KLWQ/H2MYKEB7/FK2KLWQH2MYKEB7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/KLWQ/H2MYKEB7/FK2KLWQH2MYKEB7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/KLWQ/H2MYKEB7/FK2KLWQH2MYKEB7.SMALL.jpg scolton Quadrotors are the new Segways: a mesmerizing, somewhat magical, self-stabilizing platform that every tech person wants to have. You can't ride a quadrotor (well, maybe you can), but they do fly, and you can build one yourself from scratch! I helped with a previous quadrotor build (Instructable her...
By: scolton

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 08:05:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GoPro-Pan-N-Tilt-RC/
GoPro Pan-N-Tilt RC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/3CY6/H28RRV3J/F4J3CY6H28RRV3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/3CY6/H28RRV3J/F4J3CY6H28RRV3J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 16:13:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Tank-Tracks/
Wooden Tank Tracks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/6YI7/H19RHF9L/FLK6YI7H19RHF9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/6YI7/H19RHF9L/FLK6YI7H19RHF9L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
By: rptech

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 14:48:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Complete-Guide-to-RC-Electronics/
The Complete Guide to RC Electronics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/2NRC/H1YONGUK/FG12NRCH1YONGUK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/2NRC/H1YONGUK/FG12NRCH1YONGUK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 21:10:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coreflute-RC-Biplane/
Coreflute R/C Biplane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/N947/H1ZG6S2I/FSEN947H1ZG6S2I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/N947/H1ZG6S2I/FSEN947H1ZG6S2I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 04:30:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Internet-Controlled-Desk-Lamp/
Arduino Internet Controlled Desk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/E2GC/H19RVA4P/F4SE2GCH19RVA4P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/E2GC/H19RVA4P/F4SE2GCH19RVA4P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/E2GC/H19RVA4P/F4SE2GCH19RVA4P.SMALL.jpg geo bruce This is a little project I did to control my desk lamp over the internet. What You'll need A linux web-server with PHP, an arduino, a relay and some other components. Upload your code to the arduino Upload the following code to your arduino: void setup(){   Serial.begin(9600); } ...
By: geo bruce

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:09:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-an-RC-cars-unused-5th-channel/
Hack an RC car's unused 3rd channel! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SMALL.jpg joedog86 So, as we all know most remote control (RC) cars use only 2 channels on their remote control: one for forward and backward, another for left and right. What you may not know is that there is an unused third channel on most RC cars! Cheap cars such as the New Bright line found at places like WalMart ...
By: joedog86

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:06:14 PDT 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/ASW1/GYQESSD3/FOYASW1GYQESSD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/ASW1/GYQESSD3/FOYASW1GYQESSD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:52:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Picopter/
Picopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/1VUJ/GYN8W6Z3/FEB1VUJGYN8W6Z3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/1VUJ/GYN8W6Z3/FEB1VUJGYN8W6Z3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/1VUJ/GYN8W6Z3/FEB1VUJGYN8W6Z3.SMALL.jpg frank26080115 It's a tiny quadrotor helicopter! Update Feb 25 2012: Warning, I may have discovered a bug inside the CadSoft EAGLE 6.1.0 software that may make the PCB look slightly different. My design files are meant for 5.11 so use that instead. You have been warned. Main Features: X mode flying MP...
By: frank26080115

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:56:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Nano-Air-Swimmer/
Nano Air Swimmer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/S3PI/GYQERYDP/FPTS3PIGYQERYDP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/S3PI/GYQERYDP/FPTS3PIGYQERYDP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/S3PI/GYQERYDP/FPTS3PIGYQERYDP.SMALL.jpg masynmachien With Air Swimmers swarming all over the gadget scene and as a tribute to the original Air Swimmers, 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. S...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:06:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sub-Micro-Blimp/
Sub Micro (Spy) Blimp Building with Hacked Servos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/TGSF/GVSUMN5B/FVXTGSFGVSUMN5B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/TGSF/GVSUMN5B/FVXTGSFGVSUMN5B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 14:48:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Nunchuk-controlled-Helicopter/
Nunchuk-controlled Helicopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/5IG1/GUEN7U0O/FLJ5IG1GUEN7U0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/5IG1/GUEN7U0O/FLJ5IG1GUEN7U0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 11:43:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aliens-APC-Radio-Controlled/
Aliens APC - Radio Controlled - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/YTQA/GS3BED2R/FC7YTQAGS3BED2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/YTQA/GS3BED2R/FC7YTQAGS3BED2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 13:32:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lawnbot-Learning-Experience/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/PDY5/GRQ44KDL/FFDPDY5GRQ44KDL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/PDY5/GRQ44KDL/FFDPDY5GRQ44KDL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/PDY5/GRQ44KDL/FFDPDY5GRQ44KDL.SMALL.jpg shadeydave This isn't an instructable  so much as a cautionary tale. What was supposed to take 5 days and under $600 to complete took instead almost 2 months and close to $1200, due to bad planning, poor directions, substandard parts, shipping times and absolutely no experience. This is an RC lawnmower loosel...
By: shadeydave

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:34:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Body/
RC Body - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/ZX60/GQBCINZV/FP9ZX60GQBCINZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/ZX60/GQBCINZV/FP9ZX60GQBCINZV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 15:16:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/K-9-mans-best-friend/
- More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Deadendshop34
By: Deadendshop34

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:54:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Hummingblimp/
The Hummingblimp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/BN3T/GQ3FZP1R/FTRBN3TGQ3FZP1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/BN3T/GQ3FZP1R/FTRBN3TGQ3FZP1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 #28;Make It Move Challenge". Lately I have been experimenting with building RC-blimps b...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:19:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Garage-Door-Opener-Car-Starter/
Bluetooth Garage Door Opener & Car Starter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/YX8U/GPBD5EW9/F59YX8UGPBD5EW9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/YX8U/GPBD5EW9/F59YX8UGPBD5EW9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/YX8U/GPBD5EW9/F59YX8UGPBD5EW9.SMALL.jpg tcollinsworth If you're like me, you nearly always carry your phone or are frequently at a computer. I often find it more convenient when I can interact with the things around me like the garage doors, car starter, sprinklers, electric blankets, holiday decorations, etc. via my phone or computer. It is rela...
By: tcollinsworth

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