http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Spektrum-DX3C-Dis-assembly/
Spektrum DX3C Dis-assembly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/WO6P/HH11QLS1/FJGWO6PHH11QLS1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/WO6P/HH11QLS1/FJGWO6PHH11QLS1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/WO6P/HH11QLS1/FJGWO6PHH11QLS1.SMALL.jpg powellcubs This is a guide to help the newbies to RC learn how to take the electronics out of their controller to paint it, or fix it. The link explains what the controller is all about. http://spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=SPM3300 My Controller is already painted from a past project, but that d...
By: powellcubs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 22:07:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Foam-Plate-Plane/
Foam Plate Plane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/UPSP/HFSHW6GA/FF9UPSPHFSHW6GA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/UPSP/HFSHW6GA/FF9UPSPHFSHW6GA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/UPSP/HFSHW6GA/FF9UPSPHFSHW6GA.SMALL.jpg backflip11 Are you tired of buying overpriced parts for your rc plane? Well this is for you I have saved over $50 with this plan Get The Materials You need the following things, 1. Old styrofoam plate 2. Old airplane part 3. Hot glue You also need siscors Get A Templet Of The Part Tape up the old part a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:40:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scratch-Built-Mirage-2000-RC-EDF-Jet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/KP3K/HFSHUKXN/F5CKP3KHFSHUKXN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/KP3K/HFSHUKXN/F5CKP3KHFSHUKXN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/KP3K/HFSHUKXN/F5CKP3KHFSHUKXN.SMALL.jpg ScratchBuiltAircraft This is the first time I've used this type of foam on a plane before. For the 45 seconds the plane was in the air it was the smoothest plane I've ever built. I had designed the plane around making the EDF as efficient as possible. The intake and exhaust are as smooth and efficient to get the max per...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 07:49:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Water-resistant-Motor-Housing/
How To Make Water resistant Motor Housing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/26MB/HFPTE7V9/FUB26MBHFPTE7V9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/26MB/HFPTE7V9/FUB26MBHFPTE7V9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/26MB/HFPTE7V9/FUB26MBHFPTE7V9.SMALL.jpg metalhead8711 Underwater robotics and aquatics can be very fun. Technically small motors will work okay in submerged in water. But let's be honest. Nobody likes maintenance after every use. This instruct able will be a guideline to constructing a water resistant case to better protect the motor and cut down in ma...
By: metalhead8711

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 16:22:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Inexpensive-Wooden-Tri-copter/
Inexpensive Wooden Tri-copter! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/ZL43/HFPTIA8B/FE3ZL43HFPTIA8B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/ZL43/HFPTIA8B/FE3ZL43HFPTIA8B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/ZL43/HFPTIA8B/FE3ZL43HFPTIA8B.SMALL.jpg peterson79 Build an inexpensive multi-rotor Tri-Copter using wood, zip ties, and 8 screws! I am using this tri-copter to test servo controllers. There were a few challenges to getting this off the ground and hopefully this helps others with a really cool project, enjoy!   This is a spin off of another one of...
By: peterson79

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:02:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-CanCylinder-Submitted-by-BayLab-for-the-Inst/
RC Can/Cylinder - Submitted by BayLab for the Instructables Sponsorship Program - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/JJBA/HFSHTOJE/F9WJJBAHFSHTOJE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/JJBA/HFSHTOJE/F9WJJBAHFSHTOJE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/JJBA/HFSHTOJE/F9WJJBAHFSHTOJE.SMALL.jpg aloishis89 A couple years ago, there was a commercial that ran for Chef Boyardee that had a can of soup following a little girl home. You can see it here: his didn’t really mean anything until I was looking around the m5 Industries website. M5 is a special effects company in San Fransico that specialized i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:21:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-Another-Cheap-Quadrotor-Submitted-by-BayLab-/
Yet Another Cheap Quadrotor - Submitted by BayLab for the Instructables Sponsorship Program - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/LGHD/HFSHTO5B/F32LGHDHFSHTO5B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/LGHD/HFSHTO5B/F32LGHDHFSHTO5B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/LGHD/HFSHTO5B/F32LGHDHFSHTO5B.SMALL.jpg aloishis89 Like basically everyone these days, I wanted to build a quadrotor. Here's how I built mine for pretty cheap.  Mechanical Design I built my quadrotor with a friend. I used some thin aluminum angle bracket from Home Depot as the struts. The motors spinning will produce a moment about the center of ...
By: aloishis89

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:06:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Web-Controlled-Rover-Submitted-by-BayLab-f/
Giant Web Controlled Rover - Submitted by BayLab for the Instructables Sponsorship Program - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/BNUZ/HFSHTNK1/FGVBNUZHFSHTNK1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/BNUZ/HFSHTNK1/FGVBNUZHFSHTNK1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/BNUZ/HFSHTNK1/FGVBNUZHFSHTNK1.SMALL.jpg aloishis89 This Instructable will show you how to turn a PowerWheels car into a web controlled rover. I'll show you how to turn even the oldest, junkiest PowerWheels car into a fast telepresence car.  Prepping the Car PowerWheels cars are not that hard to find, because parents buy them for their kids when t...
By: aloishis89

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:58:10 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/Clap-Switch-wall-switch-mountable/
Clap Switch (wall switch mountable) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/4T2F/HEXS4T4S/FVW4T2FHEXS4T4S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/4T2F/HEXS4T4S/FVW4T2FHEXS4T4S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/4T2F/HEXS4T4S/FVW4T2FHEXS4T4S.SMALL.jpg souichi are you tired trying to find a way to turn Off or turn on the light? Would you want to be more innovative by clapping your hands like the ones in the movies? or even access other tools with your clap I have wondered if there would be a way to turn on or off the light by clapping since I watched a m...
By: souichi

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:37:56 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/Miniature-Remote-Control-Airboat/
Miniature Remote Control Airboat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/JN08/HELX8ZLZ/F5QJN08HELX8ZLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/JN08/HELX8ZLZ/F5QJN08HELX8ZLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/JN08/HELX8ZLZ/F5QJN08HELX8ZLZ.SMALL.jpg tommythehill This project is a great weekend project. I used two motors, a plastic tub, an RC car, and some wood to create a mini RC airboat. I was inspired after riding upon one in the Florida Everglades. This took me a couple of hours, and challenged my skills. This is a project for anyone who wants a fun, nea...
By: tommythehill

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:09:12 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/Reparacin-de-un-mando-a-distancia/
Reparación de un mando a distancia - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/XDNP/HE07PRSV/FIXXDNPHE07PRSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/XDNP/HE07PRSV/FIXXDNPHE07PRSV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/XDNP/HE07PRSV/FIXXDNPHE07PRSV.SMALL.jpg javipz En este instructable vamos a ver cuales son los dos fallos mas comunes que se pueden presentar en un mando a distancia de los baratos que funcionan mediante un LED de infrarrojos, pero que por suerte son fácilmente reparables. Materiales a emplear - bastoncillos de algodón - mondadientes  - tijeras...
By: javipz

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:07:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remotely-shutdown-computers-within-a-networ/
How to remotely shutdown computers within a network - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/8GES/HDYZJ34C/F8D8GESHDYZJ34C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/8GES/HDYZJ34C/F8D8GESHDYZJ34C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/8GES/HDYZJ34C/F8D8GESHDYZJ34C.SMALL.jpg Lukathetech What will you need: *A network with internet access that allows access to file sharing sites * A file sharing account (such as mediafire) *Basic computer skills *Notepad *A computer at home with internet access Make a batch script and save it On your home computer, open notepad or other text ed...
By: Lukathetech

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:39:13 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/How-to-Build-and-Fly-an-RC-Plane/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/8EFX/HDYZI2NV/FGS8EFXHDYZI2NV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/8EFX/HDYZI2NV/FGS8EFXHDYZI2NV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/8EFX/HDYZI2NV/FGS8EFXHDYZI2NV.SMALL.jpg timcarlielle Hello everyone, in this video tutorial I describe how to build and fly a very simple rc plane completely from scratch. The plans for this plane are available on my blog; http://timcarlielle.blogspot.ca/2013/02/how-to-build-and-fly-rc-plane.html
By: timcarlielle

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 15:08:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-LED-Voltige-On-Rc-Car/
Digital LED Voltmeter To RC Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/II0H/HDLGV51K/FXCII0HHDLGV51K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/II0H/HDLGV51K/FXCII0HHDLGV51K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/II0H/HDLGV51K/FXCII0HHDLGV51K.SMALL.jpg Ibenos The Digital Voltmeter You will nead a 2 wier digital led voltmeter. You can choos how big it is but i have 3 digitals The Conecting It's going to look like this Hole For The Digita Voltmeter Make a hole in the plate where the voltmeter is going to be. Try to do it straight ;) Almoast D...
By: Ibenos

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:13:06 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/Creating-an-F3K-RC-Airplane/
Creating an F3K RC Airplane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/VELU/HCV9C9XC/FTNVELUHCV9C9XC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/VELU/HCV9C9XC/FTNVELUHCV9C9XC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/VELU/HCV9C9XC/FTNVELUHCV9C9XC.SMALL.jpg Klaoenu In this instructable you will learn how to assemble a DLG airplane from Modellflug Thiele, to be more specific the model Falke. http://www.modellbau-thiele.de/ Preparing individual pieces After you have received and unpacked your airplane the first step is to remove ll of the foil from the areas...
By: Klaoenu

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:50:23 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/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/Adding-remote-OSD-button-control-to-the-SuperCircu/
Adding remote OSD button control to the SuperCircuits PC165DNR camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/BBL2/HCV99ZS3/FIABBL2HCV99ZS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/BBL2/HCV99ZS3/FIABBL2HCV99ZS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/BBL2/HCV99ZS3/FIABBL2HCV99ZS3.SMALL.jpg raht The Super Circuits PC165DNR camera is a very low light color video camera that is excellent for use with a telescope or for allsky meteor capture. It has buttons that allow the user to set various exposure times and hot pixel blocking. BUT, the buttons are on the side of the camera and when using it...
By: raht

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:00:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Built-Micro-Hexacopter-Frame/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QEWU/HCLBWRX2/FTHQEWUHCLBWRX2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QEWU/HCLBWRX2/FTHQEWUHCLBWRX2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QEWU/HCLBWRX2/FTHQEWUHCLBWRX2.SMALL.jpg Ben The Builder As an avid RC-er I had always wanted to build a multrotor, however it seemed too daunting. I met a kid at college that helped me through the process and I am now addicted. This is my 2nd multirotor with the first being a large quad built on an x525 V3 Frame run by an aeroquad mini. When Hobbyking ca...
By: Ben The Builder

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:33:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Speech-Controlled-IR-Remote/
Speech Controlled IR Remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/OCU3/HCJO69WY/F7VOCU3HCJO69WY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/OCU3/HCJO69WY/F7VOCU3HCJO69WY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/OCU3/HCJO69WY/F7VOCU3HCJO69WY.SMALL.jpg mharrison6 Introduction In this document I will explain the process on creating a Parallax Propeller controlled IR remote controller. This Instructable will explain one of several different ways this could be achieved  The device will be connected to a PC via the USB to serial connection. The controller the...
By: mharrison6

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:37:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Rover-Redux/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/TSST/HCB8U3QD/F1UTSSTHCB8U3QD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/TSST/HCB8U3QD/F1UTSSTHCB8U3QD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/TSST/HCB8U3QD/F1UTSSTHCB8U3QD.SMALL.jpg milinlom tools 1/4'' drill bit 5/16" drill bit 5/32" drill bit Cigarette lighter (optional) for heat-shrink tubing Hand drill Phillips head screwdriver Relevant Parts EZTEC 1:19 Chevy Silverado RC Truck from RadioShack.  Uniden Wireless Surveillance System with Outdoor...
By: milinlom

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:00:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-remote-lamp-switch-hack-for-home-automati/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/IZBE/HC89VPND/FMMIZBEHC89VPND.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/IZBE/HC89VPND/FMMIZBEHC89VPND.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/IZBE/HC89VPND/FMMIZBEHC89VPND.SMALL.jpg SuperiorDynamics A quick and dirty hack using an inexpensive remote switch setup.  I wanted to be able to control a few lamps from a serial port and I modified an inexpensive wireless remote to interface with a PIC16F628.  The modification is simple and uses transistors to interface with the existing buttons and DIP...
By: SuperiorDynamics

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:38:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-Servo-to-switch-on-and-off-LEDs/
Convert a Servo to switch on and off LED's - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/ZZRB/HAQ3CTDB/FKFZZRBHAQ3CTDB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/ZZRB/HAQ3CTDB/FKFZZRBHAQ3CTDB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/ZZRB/HAQ3CTDB/FKFZZRBHAQ3CTDB.SMALL.jpg Ben The Builder One of the most common parts in remote control electronics is the servo. They offer proportional movement using a potentiometer, gears, a motor and an H Bridge Circuit. What we will be doing is taking apart a tiny servo to remove the circuit and potentiometer. We will then de-solder the motor and so...
By: Ben The Builder

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:07:59 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...
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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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 16:43:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Wing-Sail-Catamaran/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/YCOK/HAUNMDLI/FCIYCOKHAUNMDLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/YCOK/HAUNMDLI/FCIYCOKHAUNMDLI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/YCOK/HAUNMDLI/FCIYCOKHAUNMDLI.SMALL.jpg Dan Elliott This is a Wing Sail Catamaran project that I started over 2 years ago after seeing the new AC 45s introduced to the America's Cup races. The model uses PVC sheet, Carbon Fiber tubing and 377 Dupont Mylar to "skin" the wings. The "Cookie Cutter" construction technique allows me to make quick inexspen...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:34:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-MAKE-A-CLEANING-MACHINE/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/69DI/HAQ31PH7/FIC69DIHAQ31PH7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/69DI/HAQ31PH7/FIC69DIHAQ31PH7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/69DI/HAQ31PH7/FIC69DIHAQ31PH7.SMALL.jpg aditya jain 999 hey guys i came up with this...its really cool and helpful i hope you all will like it
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2012 07:45:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Balsa-Spitfire-model-small-scale/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/YMGY/HAH02STS/F7XYMGYHAH02STS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/YMGY/HAH02STS/F7XYMGYHAH02STS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/YMGY/HAH02STS/F7XYMGYHAH02STS.SMALL.jpg awesomecreations Here are some pictures of a spitfire I built a year or two ago. I downloaded some plans from the internet and resized them to the size I wanted to build. I bought some small balsa sheets and then cut out the wing ribs and formers for the fuselage, then used balsa strips to link them. This is still l...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:37:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-a-Power-Tool-Case-RC-Battery-Charger-Case/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/GULN/HA4M85SV/FOOGULNHA4M85SV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/GULN/HA4M85SV/FOOGULNHA4M85SV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/GULN/HA4M85SV/FOOGULNHA4M85SV.SMALL.jpg lewisb42 The R/C battery charger I use for Robot Battles came in a cardboard box that hasn't held up well.  I'd been looking for a better way to store and transport it. At the last competition, I noticed a couple other teams' solutions.  One team mounted their charger to the inside of an old suitcase, which...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Dec 2012 12:18:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Remonte-control-Light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/A6VD/HA4MGAO2/F9GA6VDHA4MGAO2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/A6VD/HA4MGAO2/F9GA6VDHA4MGAO2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/A6VD/HA4MGAO2/F9GA6VDHA4MGAO2.SMALL.jpg dritonsyla Elements what we need are: 1. IR (infrared reciver) 2. Resistor 3. Light 4. Battery
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Dec 2012 08:35:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-controlled-Lights-and-Power-pfodDevice-fo/
Android controlled Lights and Power, pfodDevice for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/EKMC/H9G18PQ5/FIOEKMCH9G18PQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/EKMC/H9G18PQ5/FIOEKMCH9G18PQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/EKMC/H9G18PQ5/FIOEKMCH9G18PQ5.SMALL.jpg drmpf Control your Lights and Power from your AndriodTM mobile using Arduino. NO Android Programming required. No Soldering required. Power wiring required.   See www.pfod.com.au for more Android controlled example projects Safety Warning This project will be wired into the 110V main wiring to switch lig...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:57:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-working-replacement-connecting-rods-fo/
How to make working replacement connecting rods for some micro R/C Helicopters. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/MCKB/H994YOKJ/FCGMCKBH994YOKJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/MCKB/H994YOKJ/FCGMCKBH994YOKJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/MCKB/H994YOKJ/FCGMCKBH994YOKJ.SMALL.jpg kevvo16 In this instructble, I will show you how to make replacements for the rods connecting the rotor and stabilizer. Materials: - Micro R/C helicopter - Stranded wire - Wire stripper - Pliers - Scissors Step 1 Strip the wire and separate the strands. Step 2 Gently bend the wire in half and start...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2012 11:02:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Home-Automation-using-Wireless-Outlet-Module/
Cheap Home Automation using Wireless Outlet Modules - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/NB1W/H8FYOZK1/FTXNB1WH8FYOZK1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/NB1W/H8FYOZK1/FTXNB1WH8FYOZK1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/NB1W/H8FYOZK1/FTXNB1WH8FYOZK1.SMALL.jpg CalcProgrammer1 It's that time of year again, when the stores are full of Christmas decorations and accessories.  Christmas may be months away yet, but never underestimate the power of hacking seasonal holiday accessories, one accessory in particular is incredibly useful year-round in home automation systems.  This...
By: CalcProgrammer1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:18:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Controlled-LCDLED-Display-No-Andriod-pr/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/UCZ1/H7ZPBVV5/F0TUCZ1H7ZPBVV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/UCZ1/H7ZPBVV5/F0TUCZ1H7ZPBVV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/UCZ1/H7ZPBVV5/F0TUCZ1H7ZPBVV5.SMALL.jpg drmpf Introduction This build use the Arduino platform to control an LCD/LED display from your Android mobile.  It is a plug and play build that requires NO Android programming, NO soldering and NO writing of Arduino code, it you don't want to. The basic build shown here sets multi-line text, upto 160 cha...
By: drmpf

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 08:59:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-doorbell-Morse-Code-transmitter-and-print/
Wireless doorbell Morse Code transmitter and printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/ZQ8U/H7S48DN5/F8PZQ8UH7S48DN5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/ZQ8U/H7S48DN5/F8PZQ8UH7S48DN5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/ZQ8U/H7S48DN5/F8PZQ8UH7S48DN5.SMALL.jpg bbsbb In this instructable, I will show you how to modify a wireless door bell into a Morse code transmitter and receiver. Also, I will show you how to make a real time Morse code printer using simple parts. Background information: Morse code was developed since late 1830s. It encodes le...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Oct 2012 01:21:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Receiver-for-remote-control/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/E8CG/H7QCU11R/FT2E8CGH7QCU11R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/E8CG/H7QCU11R/FT2E8CGH7QCU11R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/E8CG/H7QCU11R/FT2E8CGH7QCU11R.SMALL.jpg Nader_bhs This project is based on a micro-controller PIC16F84, I added a relay 5vDC in this receiver  to switch on or to switch off a light from a remote control.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:54:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Garage-Door-Opener-No-Andriod-programing/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/62WJ/H7A8Q9OR/F8162WJH7A8Q9OR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/62WJ/H7A8Q9OR/F8162WJH7A8Q9OR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/62WJ/H7A8Q9OR/F8162WJH7A8Q9OR.SMALL.jpg drmpf Introduction There are a number of Android controlled garage door opener builds out there, what makes this one different is that it is very simple and requires no android programming and no soldering and no coding at all if you don't want to.   However if you are interested you can modify the Arduin...
By: drmpf

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:33:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Battery-Charger-Repair/
RC Battery Charger Repair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/B96U/H7ME2VQB/FUTB96UH7ME2VQB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/B96U/H7ME2VQB/FUTB96UH7ME2VQB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/B96U/H7ME2VQB/FUTB96UH7ME2VQB.SMALL.jpg XOIIO A co-worker came to me with this battery charger for charging his R/C plane's batteries. It shorted out at some point and stopped working, so I cracked it open to take a look inside. It wasn't terribly expensive, but with shipping it would cost around $100, not to mention ahving to wait around for i...
By: XOIIO

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:55:42 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/Quadrotor-lighting-kit/
Quadrotor lighting kit. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/I5ZY/H742FBAE/F18I5ZYH742FBAE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/I5ZY/H742FBAE/F18I5ZYH742FBAE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/I5ZY/H742FBAE/F18I5ZYH742FBAE.SMALL.jpg Heliosphan Just two weeks ago I picked up a new RC toy, the Blade mQX quadchopper, and boy am I impressed! There hasn't been a day since that I haven't flown it and gained great sense of achievement from learning a new flight trick or improving my ability to hover it better. I've had my eye on quadrotor choppe...
By: Heliosphan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:26:05 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/Z-Wave-Garage-Door-Opener-Switch/
Z-Wave Garage Door Opener Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/XXAV/H6S49FBY/FW6XXAVH6S49FBY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/XXAV/H6S49FBY/FW6XXAVH6S49FBY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/XXAV/H6S49FBY/FW6XXAVH6S49FBY.SMALL.jpg SalbaheJim Welcome to my first Instructable! Background: I've been learning more and more about home automation and have opted to use z-wave devices for most of my system.  With the addition of the SQ Blaster and SQ Remote iPad app I've been able to make a wonderful remote control system for my home. The gar...
By: SalbaheJim

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