http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:52:54 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Easy-Button-Wireless/
Make an Easy Button Wireless - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/SC7K/H2MYHNPZ/F1ESC7KH2MYHNPZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/SC7K/H2MYHNPZ/F1ESC7KH2MYHNPZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/SC7K/H2MYHNPZ/F1ESC7KH2MYHNPZ.SMALL.jpg nomuse Ah, the ubiquitous Staples "Easy Button."  There are other big-dome buttons, but the Staples button has the distinction of not needing a panel to be mounted in.  It just has a nice flat base.  So why not free it entirely from any panel, desk, or other attachment to the outside world entirely? The X...
By: nomuse

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 02:42:14 PDT 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/Combat-Robots/
Combat Robots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/TH9B/H2MYIV1N/FK6TH9BH2MYIV1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/TH9B/H2MYIV1N/FK6TH9BH2MYIV1N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/TH9B/H2MYIV1N/FK6TH9BH2MYIV1N.SMALL.jpg RoboTable I am not going to define robot combat. What I will do is cover how to construct a one. There is no perfect way to build a robot so I'll just run by different ways you can build a robot and find events.  (For the robot contest I'll tell you that I'm between 13 and 18) Weight Classes The weight c...
By: RoboTable

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 15:40:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-UAV-base/
Building a UAV base - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/CGPB/H21CGOK9/F5XCGPBH21CGOK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/CGPB/H21CGOK9/F5XCGPBH21CGOK9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/CGPB/H21CGOK9/F5XCGPBH21CGOK9.SMALL.jpg samr37l Why would you want to build a UAV? Well, first, what is a UAV? A UAV is anything that flys and doesn't have a pilot or someone directly controlling the aircraft. I bet you have heard about the CIA drones, well those drones are a type of UAV. Now, why you would want to build one. WHY NOT?! I mean, ha...
By: samr37l

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 17:29:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-ZOMBIFIED-TV-Remote-Control-Keychain/
Mini ZOMBIFIED TV Remote Control Keychain! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/PWSJ/H2CE6Q3G/FMBPWSJH2CE6Q3G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/PWSJ/H2CE6Q3G/FMBPWSJH2CE6Q3G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/PWSJ/H2CE6Q3G/FMBPWSJH2CE6Q3G.SMALL.jpg evi10ne Hey, Whats Up all my Instrucatables Buddies!!        Just to start and let you all know this is my very first Instructable EVER.. so please bear with me! I'd like to introduce to you all, "BRAINS" my zombie head key chain that is actually a MINI TV Remote Control. Its kinda cool to have your TV Re...
By: evi10ne

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 23:53:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Control-Door-Internet-Your-Thing/
Remote Control Door - Internet Your Thing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/9T86/H1ZG70H0/F939T86H1ZG70H0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/9T86/H1ZG70H0/F939T86H1ZG70H0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/9T86/H1ZG70H0/F939T86H1ZG70H0.SMALL.jpg tcollinsworth We can instantly open a door or control anything we can connect. It works from any iPhone, Android, or PC. After connecting something we want to control, download the free app to a PC, open a port, and control it remotely from anywhere. It's open source so anyone can modify it to sense and control a...
By: tcollinsworth

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 15:14:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pico-Blimp/
Pico Blimp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/80EV/H1YOIVEQ/F8S80EVH1YOIVEQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/80EV/H1YOIVEQ/F8S80EVH1YOIVEQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/80EV/H1YOIVEQ/F8S80EVH1YOIVEQ.SMALL.jpg masynmachien Is this 3 gram (total empty mass, including balloon) airship world's smallest RC blimp? When a challenge is set to make something big or small (Mikeasaurus' This Month's Challenge: Big and Small) it is obvious for me to go for something small, as I love things tiny. And as there is one thing I tend...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 14:40:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-controlled-styro-plane/
Remote controlled styro plane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/B2Y6/H1YOIKF9/F9TB2Y6H1YOIKF9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/B2Y6/H1YOIKF9/F9TB2Y6H1YOIKF9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/B2Y6/H1YOIKF9/F9TB2Y6H1YOIKF9.SMALL.jpg Sparker94 Remember those crazy styrofoam air planes? Well I got a hold of one and decided to throw some electric motors on it that I got off of another plane that met its fate with a fence. Both planes were similar in material and weight. However the new styro plane does not have any premodified mounting by t...
By: Sparker94

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 22:16:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scratch-Built-Delta-Wing-RC-Plane-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/SYSS/H1ZG7CAA/FINSYSSH1ZG7CAA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/SYSS/H1ZG7CAA/FINSYSSH1ZG7CAA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Scratch-Built-Delta-Wing-RC-Plane/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/4HC0/H1YOIJPB/F6N4HC0H1YOIJPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/4HC0/H1YOIJPB/F6N4HC0H1YOIJPB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/4HC0/H1YOIJPB/F6N4HC0H1YOIJPB.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 16:02:19 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/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/Coreflute-RC-Airboat/
Coreflute RC Airboat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/TKCU/H1YONGU7/FQQTKCUH1YONGU7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/TKCU/H1YONGU7/FQQTKCUH1YONGU7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/TKCU/H1YONGU7/FQQTKCUH1YONGU7.SMALL.jpg robbo5121 Readers!,  After such an astounding FANTASTIC response i've knuckled down on my day off and bought you a brand new instructable! introducing the "Coreflute RC Airboat", an easy, quick, simple afternoon project taking only an hour to complete,  Be sure to check out my video of the airboat in testi...
By: robbo5121

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 22:11:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-LED-using-Android-Smart-Phone/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/3E5X/H1ZG6VUP/FQN3E5XH1ZG6VUP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/3E5X/H1ZG6VUP/FQN3E5XH1ZG6VUP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/3E5X/H1ZG6VUP/FQN3E5XH1ZG6VUP.SMALL.jpg illuminator91 This may not be the first project which uses phone to control LED but to me this is the first. I have used Android phone to control LED connected to Arduino UNO over bluetooth using Amarino library. I have used the following things: --Galaxy S --Arduino UNO --BTbee 2.0 --LED The LED can be switche...
By: illuminator91

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 01:49:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/rogallo-aerialphotography/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/0WTD/H1YOKQIV/FEL0WTDH1YOKQIV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/0WTD/H1YOKQIV/FEL0WTDH1YOKQIV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/0WTD/H1YOKQIV/FEL0WTDH1YOKQIV.SMALL.jpg benmurton This is a very slow flying plane with a camera  for aerialphotography. It has a rogallo wing which makes it very stable in flight. all the materials are relitivly cheap and it can be built bigger or smaller depending on what you want to carry. it will stay up for about 20 min per battery charge.
By: benmurton

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 14:05:56 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/Quadcop-Green-Black-Shield-QUADROTOR/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/F1C3/H1PIT1MW/FIWF1C3H1PIT1MW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/F1C3/H1PIT1MW/FIWF1C3H1PIT1MW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/F1C3/H1PIT1MW/FIWF1C3H1PIT1MW.SMALL.jpg preddy12 http://pramodhvcet.blogspot.in/ This Quadcop Green Shield allows you to easily connect your Sparkfun 6DOF (which includes the trusty ITG3200 gyro and ADXL345 accel) to an Arduino Pro Mini to create a 6 degree of freedom inertial measurement unit (IMU). This version of the shield also includes a Bat...
By: preddy12

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 17:26:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/See-Infrared-LED-Light-with-an-iPhone-4/
See Infrared LED Light with an iPhone 4... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/BKMI/H1ERHYQJ/FT5BKMIH1ERHYQJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/BKMI/H1ERHYQJ/FT5BKMIH1ERHYQJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/BKMI/H1ERHYQJ/FT5BKMIH1ERHYQJ.SMALL.jpg TechShopJim OK, I admit that this is a short and hopefully sweet Instructable, but it stumped me until just now so, I thought I'd share. Back in the old days, you could use the camera in your PDA or cell phone to "see" the infrared light that was coming out of a TV remote controller or similar device.  I actua...
By: TechShopJim

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:23:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Track-System/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/CUI8/H19RHS80/FYJCUI8H19RHS80.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/CUI8/H19RHS80/FYJCUI8H19RHS80.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/CUI8/H19RHS80/FYJCUI8H19RHS80.SMALL.jpg rptech I actually created this for another project but found several uses for it. For example, you can attach a motor under it and turn it into a salt spreader or use it as personal slave to carry around tools and items. To customize, you can use plexiglass for frames to actually see the motion of the whee...
By: rptech

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:34:04 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/Rc-car-smoke-system-with-smoke-bombs-cheap/
Rc car smoke system with smoke bombs, cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/1GP0/H19RHIM6/FCZ1GP0H19RHIM6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/1GP0/H19RHIM6/FCZ1GP0H19RHIM6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/1GP0/H19RHIM6/FCZ1GP0H19RHIM6.SMALL.jpg Zlash In this instructable I will show you how to make a smoke system for your rc car using smoke bombs. I will be doing this project on my Losi Mini T/Baja. I cant gaurantee this will work with every car because of what parts the body might cover. Feel free to make changes to make this design better. ...
By: Zlash

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:41:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Logitech-Harmony-One-teardown/
Logitech Harmony One teardown - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/T84L/H1AH6U5A/FQOT84LH1AH6U5A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/T84L/H1AH6U5A/FQOT84LH1AH6U5A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/T84L/H1AH6U5A/FQOT84LH1AH6U5A.SMALL.jpg junk on wheels because I had this  lying around and it was broken I decided to step to disassemble so that if there are people who want to repair their own remote control to know how to open it  necessary tools 1 mini Phillips screwdriver 1 mini screwdriver normal 5 or 6 mm wide warning self opening your Harmon...
By: junk on wheels

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:15:30 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/How-to-make-a-trailer-for-a-boattruckcarother-f/
How to make a trailer for a boat/truck/car/other for a RC Car/truck - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/DY16/H0OJ2G8X/FUGDY16H0OJ2G8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/DY16/H0OJ2G8X/FUGDY16H0OJ2G8X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/DY16/H0OJ2G8X/FUGDY16H0OJ2G8X.SMALL.jpg woodstockbirdy We will be building a  trailer for a boat/truck/car/other for a RC Car/truck.  This project is really easy and should take less than an hour if you know what your doing. Materials • Corrugated plastic • Large, old toy cars, preferably with suspension. • Rc boat or truck (depending on what you wan...
By: woodstockbirdy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 18:46:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Boat-Servo-Battery-Switch-Over/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/AXNS/H006CF11/FNIAXNSH006CF11.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/AXNS/H006CF11/FNIAXNSH006CF11.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/AXNS/H006CF11/FNIAXNSH006CF11.SMALL.jpg just smile This is my battery switch over . to change battery's when the main one is flat. 
By: just smile

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:31:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Protei006-The-Making-Of/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/X9NH/GZACQNWN/F2CX9NHGZACQNWN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/X9NH/GZACQNWN/F2CX9NHGZACQNWN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/X9NH/GZACQNWN/F2CX9NHGZACQNWN.SMALL.jpg piem Protei is an oil spill cleaning sailing drone. The first full scale model - version 006 - was produced by V2_ Institute for the Unstable Media and the amazing Protei team. Protei is developed under Open Hardware licenses. Full instructions how to make version 006 can be found in the handbook. This ...
By: piem

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 14:01:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Safely-controlling-mains-powerline-sockets-using-e/
Safely controlling mains powerline sockets using electronics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/T7SI/GZ0BWIZ2/FPCT7SIGZ0BWIZ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/T7SI/GZ0BWIZ2/FPCT7SIGZ0BWIZ2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/T7SI/GZ0BWIZ2/FPCT7SIGZ0BWIZ2.SMALL.jpg qthurtle I wanted to control some mains equipment remotely using an electronic circuit, but did not want the hassle of sending signals through the power line or via a serial radio link, etc. The circuit had to be safe. This project uses a low-cost mains-socket remote controller and its associated 13A plug/s...
By: qthurtle

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2012 12:17:59 PST 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/Flying-a-3-channel-RC-gyro-Helicopter/
Flying a 3 channel RC (gyro) Helicopter. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/5QIA/GYQFI2BV/FL55QIAGYQFI2BV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/5QIA/GYQFI2BV/FL55QIAGYQFI2BV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/5QIA/GYQFI2BV/FL55QIAGYQFI2BV.SMALL.jpg Dany2345 Flying a RC helicopter is easy, but flying one with a gyro is a whole lot easier. If you don't know what a gyro is. I'll tell you in  step one. I will be showing the following, charging dock, throttle, steering, landing, lift off, what a gyro is, and what is a three channeled controller.  what is ...
By: Dany2345

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:23:13 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/Remote-Controlled-Lawnmower/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/A4VS/GYGGJ5OX/FRNA4VSGYGGJ5OX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/A4VS/GYGGJ5OX/FRNA4VSGYGGJ5OX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/A4VS/GYGGJ5OX/FRNA4VSGYGGJ5OX.SMALL.jpg Bob Bowie Remote controlled lawnmower.  The mower deck is a 22 inch Weedeater from WalMart.  The wheel chair motors are Merits.  The motors run at 12 volts and the battery is recharged by a GM alternator.  The transmitter is a Futaba T4YF. The speed controllers (2) are from Astroflight. http://www.astrofligh...
By: Bob Bowie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:12:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-charge-AND-juice-your-rechargeable-battery-R/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/6C55/GYG8PFZM/FTD6C55GYG8PFZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/6C55/GYG8PFZM/FTD6C55GYG8PFZM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/6C55/GYG8PFZM/FTD6C55GYG8PFZM.SMALL.jpg jason the redneck guy Based on someone else's instructable.
By: jason the redneck guy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:42:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Re-Inforce-a-FLIMSY-shoe-bag-to-carry-your-/
How to Re-Inforce a FLIMSY shoe bag to carry your Heavy RC Starter BOX (Including the heavy 12volt battery inside it !) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/AWCE/GYC4NZYE/F92AWCEGYC4NZYE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/AWCE/GYC4NZYE/F92AWCEGYC4NZYE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/AWCE/GYC4NZYE/F92AWCEGYC4NZYE.SMALL.jpg offtherails2010 Okay im back with more RC type-Modifications ! Well, thats not strictly true here... Because the simple fact is that if you need to ever reinforce a bag in order to carry heavily weighted items then these principals will come into right handiness - also the strong webbing i use had been carefully i...
By: offtherails2010

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:04:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-a-Worn-out-Remote-Control-XBOX-Playstatio/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/6JK7/GXK9PM4Y/F7R6JK7GXK9PM4Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/6JK7/GXK9PM4Y/F7R6JK7GXK9PM4Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/6JK7/GXK9PM4Y/F7R6JK7GXK9PM4Y.SMALL.jpg vitya Intro The method described below is valid for any remote control that uses conductive rubber pads for buttons. I have successfully used the same method on TV/VCR/Home theater/AC remotes and game consoles. Some time ago I decided that the next time I do it I would document it here. Tools and materia...
By: vitya

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:55:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Never-lose-an-RC-BodyClip-again/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/NFJN/GXRD6J8T/FJNNFJNGXRD6J8T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/NFJN/GXRD6J8T/FJNNFJNGXRD6J8T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/NFJN/GXRD6J8T/FJNNFJNGXRD6J8T.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Here's how to tether your RC bodyclips! They get lost all the time! Not anymore! They hold up pretty well! 
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:05:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-assisted-RC-TruckCar/
Arduino assisted RC Truck/Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/1MEO/GXKA4DNP/F7I1MEOGXKA4DNP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/1MEO/GXKA4DNP/F7I1MEOGXKA4DNP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/1MEO/GXKA4DNP/F7I1MEOGXKA4DNP.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Recently I dusted off my 7 year old Stampede 2wd, designed in 1996. I got it for my 8th birthday. The truck was great, but it had a few caveats. For example, if the truck ran out of range, battery was low, or the transmitter batteries died on you, the truck would keep the throttle on the last positi...
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:50:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-9000-The-ULTIMATE-Doorbell/
Home 9000 - The ULTIMATE Doorbell - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/1SZZ/GQ8VBF2Z/FMM1SZZGQ8VBF2Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/1SZZ/GQ8VBF2Z/FMM1SZZGQ8VBF2Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Hitec-Flash-4-Modification/
Hitec Flash 4 Modification - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/QCBR/GWTIJZ8N/FTMQCBRGWTIJZ8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/QCBR/GWTIJZ8N/FTMQCBRGWTIJZ8N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/QCBR/GWTIJZ8N/FTMQCBRGWTIJZ8N.SMALL.jpg SpaceShipOne This is how to modify a Hitec Flash 4 X RC transmitter.  We will be modifying it to add a 5th channel and unlock some additional features. You will need: Hitech Flash 4 X RC Transmitter some wire (and the obligatory solder and soldering iron) several switches:   -1 on/off SPST   -2 on/off/on SPDT ...
By: SpaceShipOne

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 17:15:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Principal-Yet-Elaborate-Liquid-Pump-Guts-C/
Liquid Fuel Pump for RC Cars: Simple Principal Yet Elaborate! (Guts Complete, Housing being Made! - Part 1 of 2) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/13I0/GWTIJWJX/FU313I0GWTIJWJX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/13I0/GWTIJWJX/FU313I0GWTIJWJX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/13I0/GWTIJWJX/FU313I0GWTIJWJX.SMALL.jpg offtherails2010 Firstly i must thank everyone who has already made a liquid pump like this here on instructables because that is where i got the idea from to make my own, so a mojor thanks to all who have already made the simple versions of this, if it wasn't for you, i wouldn't had been able to make this monstrosi...
By: offtherails2010

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 10:51:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-RC-bodyclips/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/OOOV/GWKKN83I/FCEOOOVGWKKN83I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/OOOV/GWKKN83I/FCEOOOVGWKKN83I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/OOOV/GWKKN83I/FCEOOOVGWKKN83I.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Here's how to make RC bodyclips out of paperclips! They hold up pretty well : 
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 08:14:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Airhogs-RC-Helicopter-wall-adapter/
Airhogs RC Helicopter wall adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/54HJ/GWTSNLSE/F5Y54HJGWTSNLSE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/54HJ/GWTSNLSE/F5Y54HJGWTSNLSE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/54HJ/GWTSNLSE/F5Y54HJGWTSNLSE.SMALL.jpg JobElihu So, I got tired of wasting all those batteries and decided to wire in a wall adapter to my remote controller for my airhogs helicopter. This allows me to run the controller off of an outlet and when it needs to charge I can still charge my helicopter through the controller without batteries!  Thing...
By: JobElihu

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:20:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-Solar-Charged-Remote-Control-Electr/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/Q1JN/GWINSGE4/FCZQ1JNGWINSGE4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/Q1JN/GWINSGE4/FCZQ1JNGWINSGE4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/Q1JN/GWINSGE4/FCZQ1JNGWINSGE4.SMALL.jpg hastyhost General Overview My name is Robert Steve Smith, and I have developed a Solar Charged Remote Control Electric Lawn Mower (SCRCELM). This project started out as a personal project, but soon turned into my college senior project. My primary reason for building the remote control (RC) device was to mak...
By: hastyhost

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:06:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Seasonal-lights-controlled-from-your-web-page-or-/
Real-time web control for light decorations (no server side coding) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/DRP7/GWF60P3M/FJSDRP7GWF60P3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/DRP7/GWF60P3M/FJSDRP7GWF60P3M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/DRP7/GWF60P3M/FJSDRP7GWF60P3M.SMALL.jpg apasiechnikov Arduino Ethernet is an awesome device. This is how to operate your festive seasonal lights from wherever you want: -by a simple click on your web-page (a few lines of HTML, no javascript, or any other coding is required); -by entering a simple "http://..." line into any browser on any device like a ...
By: apasiechnikov

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:46:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Geared-Motor-Servo-Conversion/
Geared Motor Servo Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/XMUC/GW897UCM/FW7XMUCGW897UCM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/XMUC/GW897UCM/FW7XMUCGW897UCM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/XMUC/GW897UCM/FW7XMUCGW897UCM.SMALL.jpg max_fraser hey! This is a quick little project i did one night after work! I was itching to solder something, so here it is! My cure for boredom!  You will need the following: 1 x Servo 1 x Screwdriver 1 x Soldering iron 1 x Wire snippers 1 x X-acto knife 1 x Connectors of your choice  enjoy! Take It A...
By: max_fraser

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:26:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Little-Mister-Anywhere-The-4WD-unstoppable-bot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/T9BR/GVZOI8XF/FZ2T9BRGVZOI8XF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/T9BR/GVZOI8XF/FZ2T9BRGVZOI8XF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/T9BR/GVZOI8XF/FZ2T9BRGVZOI8XF.SMALL.jpg sdfgeoff I look and laugh at all these shop bought "4WD off road RC car" or even other makers "off road robot" All these years and I see these things climb pitiful little rocks, or travel across sand. I was sure I could do better. And what was the result? After much thought, and some more thinking, I had m...
By: sdfgeoff

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:37:18 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/Remote-Control-for-Elliptical-Treadmill/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/RTHK/GVO9FPCI/F9JRTHKGVO9FPCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/RTHK/GVO9FPCI/F9JRTHKGVO9FPCI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/RTHK/GVO9FPCI/F9JRTHKGVO9FPCI.SMALL.jpg usbdevice Need a remote control while exercising? Some elliptical machines / treadmills in gyms are equipped with add-on remote control. Depending on the remote itself some only allows you to switch between channels. The remote in this picture are able to do much more with 8 extra buttons, and is compatible w...
By: usbdevice

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2011 00:22:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Sound-Effects-to-your-RC-Car/
Add Sound Effects to your R/C Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/8CI4/GV2OKNNW/F828CI4GV2OKNNW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/8CI4/GV2OKNNW/F828CI4GV2OKNNW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/8CI4/GV2OKNNW/F828CI4GV2OKNNW.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster R/C Animator lets you add sounds and lighting to your R/C car, airplane, helicopter, or boat. Effects are triggered with your R/C controller and can be combined.  Here's a demo; R/C Animator is based on the Propeller Platform USB — effects can include changing the position of a secondary ...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:38:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-RC-boat-from-old-RC-car/
Make a RC boat from old RC car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/64VS/GVBCZZ4W/FEQ64VSGVBCZZ4W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/64VS/GVBCZZ4W/FEQ64VSGVBCZZ4W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/64VS/GVBCZZ4W/FEQ64VSGVBCZZ4W.SMALL.jpg iraqi These is simple and easy steps to convert an old RC car to  RC boat. Materials 1.RC car 2.cork plate 3.plastic container 4.plastic card 5.cutter 6.super glue placing parts on the cork plate see the photos. The plastic container 1:hole for the on/off switch 2:hole for the DC jack 3 and 4 :h...
By: iraqi

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