http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:53:34 PDT 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 16:13:54 PDT 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...
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://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 »]]> 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://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 04:30:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Internet-Controlled-Desk-Lamp/
Arduino Internet Controlled Desk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/E2GC/H19RVA4P/F4SE2GCH19RVA4P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/E2GC/H19RVA4P/F4SE2GCH19RVA4P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 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 »]]> 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://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 »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:52:10 PST 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 08:56:30 PST 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 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://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 14:48:18 PST 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 11:43:05 PDT 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 13:32:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lawnbot-Learning-Experience/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/PDY5/GRQ44KDL/FFDPDY5GRQ44KDL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/PDY5/GRQ44KDL/FFDPDY5GRQ44KDL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://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 15:16:39 PDT 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 12:54:15 PDT 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 05:19:25 PDT 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 »]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 20:41:55 PDT 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 12:52:59 PDT 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 »]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:01:08 PDT 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 09:29:31 PST 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 06:02:53 PST 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 10:37:07 PST 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 13:59:00 PST 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 07:38:31 PST 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 08:58:58 PDT 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 15:16:48 PDT 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 11:25:04 PDT