http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:56:03 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Hoffman-Apparatus-for-pure-hydrogen-gas/
Hoffman Apparatus for pure hydrogen gas - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/UJZ9/H2MYHA5I/FFGUJZ9H2MYHA5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/UJZ9/H2MYHA5I/FFGUJZ9H2MYHA5I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/UJZ9/H2MYHA5I/FFGUJZ9H2MYHA5I.SMALL.jpg squiggy2 I’m sick of hydrocarbons. There are way better gasses out there that do the same job. Did you know – the original engine by Rudolf Diesel was made to run on peanut oil, and the original T-model Ford was designed for ethanol fuel? Anyway, enough of that. Before I can think about alternative automobil...
By: squiggy2

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 06:30:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-solar-eclipse-viewer/
How to make a solar eclipse viewer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/G3KQ/H2G60719/F7JG3KQH2G60719.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/G3KQ/H2G60719/F7JG3KQH2G60719.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/G3KQ/H2G60719/F7JG3KQH2G60719.SMALL.jpg pyrateroberts This instructable while not the most asthetic ever made is purely functional.  It will help you see a solar eclipse with your eyes and in my opinion is better than a pinhole camera or monocular setup.  Supplies Any boxes can be cut to fit I used mostly a "wheat snack box" from a popular Dollar s...
By: pyrateroberts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:06:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-View-an-Eclipse-Sunspots-or-the-Transit-o/
How to View a Solar Eclipse, Sunspots, or the Transit of Venus! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/1W07/H1ZG815L/F7C1W07H1ZG815L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/1W07/H1ZG815L/F7C1W07H1ZG815L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/1W07/H1ZG815L/F7C1W07H1ZG815L.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid Viewing an eclipse or other solar event is great fun, and an excellent way to involve kids in learning about science.  I'm writing this on the evening of May 20, 2012, just after a great annular (ring) solar eclipse, and in anticipation of of the June 5/6 transit of Venus.  My daughter and I watche...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 22:53:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turning-a-Pressure-Cooker-Into-an-Oil-Still/
Turning a Pressure Cooker Into an Oil Still - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/EVTF/H1YONGSY/F5UEVTFH1YONGSY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/EVTF/H1YONGSY/F5UEVTFH1YONGSY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/EVTF/H1YONGSY/F5UEVTFH1YONGSY.SMALL.jpg grettaschmetta Steam Distillation is a method that can be used for extracting oils from plant materials. In this type of oil distillation process, the essential volatile plant oils are carried by the steam through a coil where it condenses. This liquid made up of plant oils and water can then be separated. Comme...
By: grettaschmetta

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 11:19:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iPad-3-MAGNET-ATTRACTION/
MAGNETIC ATTRACTION ... of an ... iPad 3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/HIF1/H1LWQIMM/F70HIF1H1LWQIMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/HIF1/H1LWQIMM/F70HIF1H1LWQIMM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/HIF1/H1LWQIMM/F70HIF1H1LWQIMM.SMALL.jpg iceng This Instructable shows the magnetic design of the iPad 3... And the very unique Magnetic Cover ( Red Leather of my selection ) Objective here is to understand how the iPad uses magnets to operate this highly innovative product.. You will see the impressive array of magnet placement in the glass a...
By: iceng

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 22:31:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Quantum-Dots-Cadmium-Selenide-Type/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/04N2/H1Y0BL9G/F6204N2H1Y0BL9G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/04N2/H1Y0BL9G/F6204N2H1Y0BL9G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/04N2/H1Y0BL9G/F6204N2H1Y0BL9G.SMALL.jpg NurdRage In this video we make cadmium selenide quantum dots. WARNING: This experiment uses toxic and carcinogenic reagents and directly handles extremely hot liquids. Gloves, protective clothing and a fume hood should be used. This should be performed by, or under the direct supervision of, an experienced ...
By: NurdRage

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 16:48:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10000-rpm-ping-pong-ball/
10,000 rpm ping-pong ball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/9IQA/H19RUZ89/F1N9IQAH19RUZ89.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/9IQA/H19RUZ89/F1N9IQAH19RUZ89.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/9IQA/H19RUZ89/F1N9IQAH19RUZ89.SMALL.gif makendo I use cryogens in chemistry demos, and quick safe easy examples with zero clean-up are always welcome. I'd found about this one - the spinning ping-pong ball - through YouTube. The video has had over 2 million views, but I was underwhelmed - a slowly rotating and gently steaming ping-pong ball is ha...
By: makendo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:46:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Educational-colorimeter-kit/
Educational colorimeter kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/IDTJ/H1EN6WT4/F4SIDTJH1EN6WT4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/IDTJ/H1EN6WT4/F4SIDTJH1EN6WT4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/IDTJ/H1EN6WT4/F4SIDTJH1EN6WT4.SMALL.jpg jorodeo This instructable is a step-by-step assembly guide for the educational colorimeter kit we launched in April 2012 on Kickstarter. Assembly takes from 20-40 minutes. Once assembled the colorimeter can be used in a wide variety of science experiments to measure the absorbance and concentration of a col...
By: jorodeo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:48:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-4-Dimensional-Tesseract-Hypercube-Model-A-TJT3/
3d 4-Dimensional Tesseract Hypercube Model A TJT3/6 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/9I26/H0OIZSWS/FPR9I26H0OIZSWS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/9I26/H0OIZSWS/FPR9I26H0OIZSWS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/9I26/H0OIZSWS/FPR9I26H0OIZSWS.SMALL.jpg TimeJourneyTools This instructable explains how to produce a 3d model of a 4d cube. The model can be described as a 3d shadow of a 4d object. 4d cubes are also referred to as hypercubes or tesseracts. This is the first of two instructables I'm putting up to show how to make each of two commonly-accepted 3d projecti...
By: TimeJourneyTools

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:01:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Naked-Eggs-Shell-less-Eggs/
Naked Eggs (Shell less Eggs) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/Z07V/H0OJ0TAN/F8UZ07VH0OJ0TAN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/Z07V/H0OJ0TAN/F8UZ07VH0OJ0TAN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/Z07V/H0OJ0TAN/F8UZ07VH0OJ0TAN.SMALL.jpg sillymommy Sometimes while an egg is being created by a bird, the step for making the hard outer shell is skipped, thus creating a shell less egg.  A Shell less or naked egg is soft, squishy and feels almost rubbery. I will show you how to make your own shell less egg using vinegar and a chicken egg. Equip...
By: sillymommy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 11:43:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arm-y-Ant-farm-v10-stay-in-touch-with-your-co/
"Arm-y" Ant farm v1.0 - stay in touch with your colony - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/XWR4/GWF65DQE/F8HXWR4GWF65DQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/XWR4/GWF65DQE/F8HXWR4GWF65DQE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/XWR4/GWF65DQE/F8HXWR4GWF65DQE.SMALL.jpg blorgggg Intro and Theory In my research and design, I need to study the behaviors of insects, particularly bees and ants. There are many methods for learning about the actions and procedures of these other forms of life. You can read books and journals, analyze video footage, and even perform experiments. T...
By: blorgggg

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:41:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-Etching-Solution-Cupric-Chloride/
PCB Etching Solution - Cupric Chloride - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/IQAR/GZLW97JY/F1HIQARGZLW97JY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/IQAR/GZLW97JY/F1HIQARGZLW97JY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/IQAR/GZLW97JY/F1HIQARGZLW97JY.SMALL.jpg vkoudymov Purpose: According to The Real Elliot's instructable titled Stop using Ferric Chloride etchant! (A better etching solution.), cupric chloride + hydrochloric acid is an excellent PCB (printed circuit board) etching solution. According to Adam Seychell's Etching with Air Regenerated Acid Cupric Chlor...
By: vkoudymov

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:18:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wave-Viewer-A-Mechanical-Oscilloscope/
Wave Viewer - A Mechanical Oscilloscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/RUL3/GYZNVOBT/F5NRUL3GYZNVOBT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/RUL3/GYZNVOBT/F5NRUL3GYZNVOBT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/RUL3/GYZNVOBT/F5NRUL3GYZNVOBT.SMALL.jpg ChrisMentrek What It Is:  This "wave viewer" creates a zoetrope-style effect that lets students see a snapshot of the waves on a vibrating string. Learning Objectives:  A kid-powered, mechanical oscilloscope helps students explore wave phenomena.  Younger students can get a feel for the concepts of waveforms, f...
By: ChrisMentrek

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:44:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/12-improvements-for-a-cheap-telescope/
12 improvements for a cheap telescope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/7DGR/GYVDIU4E/FEV7DGRGYVDIU4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/7DGR/GYVDIU4E/FEV7DGRGYVDIU4E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/7DGR/GYVDIU4E/FEV7DGRGYVDIU4E.SMALL.jpg tholopotami A cheap telescope can discourage anyone from pursuing the astronomy hobby. Usually the effect of lowering the price of a scope is associated with compromising its performance. In many cases  the vendor includes additional features that intend to attract the buyer and have no real value.  The point ...
By: tholopotami

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:12:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Downwind-Faster-Than-The-Wind-Cart/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/5UEL/GYVDIXHF/FFC5UELGYVDIXHF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/5UEL/GYVDIXHF/FFC5UELGYVDIXHF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/5UEL/GYVDIXHF/FFC5UELGYVDIXHF.SMALL.gif wiredcav This instructable will take you through the construction of a working model of the wind powered cart that answers the question that sparked so much controversy across dozens of internet forums.  It resulted in tens of thousands of posts of heated debates, on-line and print articles in Make, Popular ...
By: wiredcav

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:51:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Improved-Simple-Tesla-Coil/
The Improved Simple Tesla Coil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/RTNJ/GYN8Z8RS/FR7RTNJGYN8Z8RS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/RTNJ/GYN8Z8RS/FR7RTNJGYN8Z8RS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/RTNJ/GYN8Z8RS/FR7RTNJGYN8Z8RS.SMALL.jpg MistaStokes After finally finding some good sources on Tesla Coils, I set off to see how well built my previous instructable, "The Simple Tesla Coil" was. My findings were grim, it was performing terribly considering that the transformer draws in 990 watts. So I set out to change that. I would recommend that yo...
By: MistaStokes

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:25:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-Iridium-to-get-her-to-say-Yes/
How to use Iridium to get her to say "Yes!" this Valentine's Day - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/B2Q4/GYH33F1S/FAVB2Q4GYH33F1S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/B2Q4/GYH33F1S/FAVB2Q4GYH33F1S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/B2Q4/GYH33F1S/FAVB2Q4GYH33F1S.SMALL.jpg ekim Imagine this conversation: "We had been out walking, just after the sun set, and were sitting on a park bench looking at the stars.  It was a beautiful night.  After a while, he said 'I wonder if we'll see any shooting stars tonight.'  Then, he asked me what I would wish for if I saw one.  I think I...
By: ekim

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:52:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Catch-a-snow-flake-and-keep-it-forever/
Catch a snow flake and keep it forever - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/BWSH/GYE873MB/FF6BWSHGYE873MB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/BWSH/GYE873MB/FF6BWSHGYE873MB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/BWSH/GYE873MB/FF6BWSHGYE873MB.SMALL.jpg duckef In this instuctable I will tell you how to catch a snowflake and keep it forever. This instructable is for the Snow challenge. Please vote. Gather Items Items needed: Snowfall. A Glass slide. A Cover slip. A Piece of cardboard. Glue. Tweezers. Put items in freezer Place the glass slide, clov...
By: duckef

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:27:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Leyden-Jar/
Simple Leyden Jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/QWPX/GXRD6MZQ/F7DQWPXGXRD6MZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/QWPX/GXRD6MZQ/F7DQWPXGXRD6MZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/QWPX/GXRD6MZQ/F7DQWPXGXRD6MZQ.SMALL.jpg Higgs Boson So I needed something to procrastinate from homework with one day, so I decided I would make this leyden jar. I had all of the materials laying around (as do most people) and about ten minutes I didn't want to spend doing homework, so this was perfect. the design is pretty straight forward, so I wil...
By: Higgs Boson

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:53:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/the-algae-experiment-How-to-build-your-own-algae-/
the algae experiment: How to build your own algae photo-bioreactor. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/SRT6/GXEZCIDY/FTESRT6GXEZCIDY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/SRT6/GXEZCIDY/FTESRT6GXEZCIDY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/SRT6/GXEZCIDY/FTESRT6GXEZCIDY.SMALL.jpg m0uch In this instructable we will go over how to construct an at-home version of a photo-bioreactor which will use solar energy and artificial lighting with carbon dioxide to produce algae biomass. The aim of this project is to create an model which harbors an ecosystem fit to help us escape a fossil fu...
By: m0uch

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:45:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Potassium-Metal/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/SA0W/GWPDT2Q9/FUPSA0WGWPDT2Q9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/SA0W/GWPDT2Q9/FUPSA0WGWPDT2Q9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/SA0W/GWPDT2Q9/FUPSA0WGWPDT2Q9.SMALL.jpg NurdRage We make potassium metal using a lesser known chemical approach of reduction with magnesium. Warning: Making potassium is extremely dangerous. Full fire safety protocols must be in place including protective clothing, goggles and face shields. Burning potassium cannot be extinguished by conventional...
By: NurdRage

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:23:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Chemistry-Experiment-Just-4-simple-step/
Awesome Chemistry Experiment!! (Just 4 simple steps) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/JQXV/GWF6EDP7/FTKJQXVGWF6EDP7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/JQXV/GWF6EDP7/FTKJQXVGWF6EDP7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/JQXV/GWF6EDP7/FTKJQXVGWF6EDP7.SMALL.jpg Biodynamic I would call this experiment... Awesome.  It involves the same materials used to create a worx bomb, but instead of trapping the Hydrogen gas inside a sealed container, the gas is captured with a standard party balloon and ignited in the safest way possible. First: Stern warning / disclaimer... Don...
By: Biodynamic

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:56:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Obtain-and-Extract-Americium/
How to Obtain and Extract Americium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O32J/GWF6ECQZ/FMAO32JGWF6ECQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O32J/GWF6ECQZ/FMAO32JGWF6ECQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O32J/GWF6ECQZ/FMAO32JGWF6ECQZ.SMALL.jpg Mr.Science Projects This instructible shows how to obtain and extract Americium,have fun :) How to Obtain and Extract Americium Inside inexpensive smoke alarms is a tiny amount of the radioactive element Americium. The isotope used, americium 241, has a half life of 452 years. Since americium 241 decays into the muc...
By: Mr.Science Projects

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:05:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Foam-Hovercraft/
Foam Hovercraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/3IG8/GWAU6O08/F043IG8GWAU6O08.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/3IG8/GWAU6O08/F043IG8GWAU6O08.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/3IG8/GWAU6O08/F043IG8GWAU6O08.SMALL.jpg machoturtle It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a foam balloon hovercraft! In this instructable i'm gonna teach you how to make a hovercraft, quick and cheap.  The stuff ya'll are gonna need. Ok here's the list (it's all cheap stuff pretty much just laying around the house just screaming, "pick me up and mak...
By: machoturtle

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:58:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-240V-MOT-high-voltage-power-supply-with-120/
Make a 240V MOT high voltage power supply with 120V transformers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/MLCZ/GW9VCBCA/FZKMLCZGW9VCBCA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/MLCZ/GW9VCBCA/FZKMLCZGW9VCBCA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/MLCZ/GW9VCBCA/FZKMLCZGW9VCBCA.SMALL.jpg Jimmy Proton I love to play with MOT's but the only breaker i have to power them off of it only rated for 15 amps, so i decided to see if I could power them off a 240V outlet my dad made for his welders and air compressor and sure enough, it works! So here i will show you how to make a great MOT power supply ver...
By: Jimmy Proton

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:47:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Minute-DIY-Motor/
5 Minute DIY Motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/LOFP/GW88TV5Y/FUELOFPGW88TV5Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/LOFP/GW88TV5Y/FUELOFPGW88TV5Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/LOFP/GW88TV5Y/FUELOFPGW88TV5Y.SMALL.jpg blinkyblinky When I make a project, there are four things I look for. Low cost: If the project is going to cost me a million dollars (exaggerated a little bit) I won't make it.  Easily accessible materials: If the materials are impossible to find (unless it is a really, really cool project) I most likel...
By: blinkyblinky

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:43:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Avalanche-Disk-Granular-Physics-Demonstrator/
Avalanche Disk Granular Physics Demonstrator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/5GDP/GW88L8OX/FP05GDPGW88L8OX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/5GDP/GW88L8OX/FP05GDPGW88L8OX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/5GDP/GW88L8OX/FP05GDPGW88L8OX.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Build your own avalanche disk to observe granular physics in action.  A single granule is a solid but when it interacts with many, it may behave as a solid, liquid, or gas. I first saw one of these a while back in some science museum that I took Caitlin to.  It was more of an art installation where...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:14:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-conductive-play-dough/
How to make conductive play dough. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XMUR/GW3WR4YK/FBQXMURGW3WR4YK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XMUR/GW3WR4YK/FBQXMURGW3WR4YK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XMUR/GW3WR4YK/FBQXMURGW3WR4YK.SMALL.jpg furrysalamander All credits go to the people over at the squishy circuits website. I was on hackaday earlier this year and I found an article on squishy circuits.  I thought making circuits from play dough sounded like a very interesting idea.  I did some research into it and it seemed simple enough; different ing...
By: furrysalamander

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:07:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Teslas-Candlestick-Wireless-Electricity/
Tesla's Candlestick: Wireless Electricity - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/Q1J7/GW4S342E/FYFQ1J7GW4S342E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/Q1J7/GW4S342E/FYFQ1J7GW4S342E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/Q1J7/GW4S342E/FYFQ1J7GW4S342E.SMALL.jpg Mr. Apol Tesla coil Instructables are not uncommon--I've written one myself--but in the following Instructable I'd like to not only describe building a simple upright coil, but also suggest some easy ways to assemble Tesla system components. Sometimes the parts of a Tesla coil system are harder to get than...
By: Mr. Apol

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:19:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/UV-Transilluminator/
UV Transilluminator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/M78O/GVVOYS6X/FNCM78OGVVOYS6X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/M78O/GVVOYS6X/FNCM78OGVVOYS6X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/M78O/GVVOYS6X/FNCM78OGVVOYS6X.SMALL.jpg jorodeo UV-transilluminators are used in molecular biology labs to view DNA (or RNA) that has been separated by electrophoresis through an agarose gel. During or immediately after electrophoresis, the agarose gel is stained with a fluorescent dye which binds to nucleic acid. Exposing the stained gel to a UV...
By: jorodeo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:31:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottle-Light-Bulb-AKA-Bacardi-Bulb/
Bottle Light Bulb AKA Bacardi Bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/HJ6H/GVOX0SBI/F3RHJ6HGVOX0SBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/HJ6H/GVOX0SBI/F3RHJ6HGVOX0SBI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/HJ6H/GVOX0SBI/F3RHJ6HGVOX0SBI.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian This will show you how to turn an ordinary bottle into a light bulb. This is an experiment and there may be flaws but that is all part of the learning process. I used a Bacardi bottle for the bulb but any glass bottle will do, This in not a LED instructable. This is a direct response to the death...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 22:11:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ornithopter/
Ornithopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/R6JQ/FT7PLBV9/FGLR6JQFT7PLBV9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/R6JQ/FT7PLBV9/FGLR6JQFT7PLBV9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/R6JQ/FT7PLBV9/FGLR6JQFT7PLBV9.SMALL.jpg Emsaid Here's how to make an ornithopter powered by a rubber band. You will need the following: (All my measurements are in inches.) Wood: (Balsa works well, but i used coffee stirring sticks) 2 x 1 in. 2 x 1 1/2 in. 1x 2 1/2 in. 3 x 3 1/2 in. 1 x 4 1/2 in. 2x 5 in. Wire: (paper clips work well) 1 x ...
By: Emsaid

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:46:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cloud-in-a-Bottle/
Cloud in a Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/8NVO/GVSETC4R/FE78NVOGVSETC4R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/8NVO/GVSETC4R/FE78NVOGVSETC4R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/8NVO/GVSETC4R/FE78NVOGVSETC4R.SMALL.jpg Nanovirus Hello everyone! I'm sure you've all wondered how clouds are made and if you can make them yourself. Well, Now you can! With only simple materials and processes you can recreate this elemental marvel in your own home and I will show you how! I hope you enjoy :) Gather Materials All you will need...
By: Nanovirus

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 14:21:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Vortex-in-a-Bottle/
How to Make a Vortex in a Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/BXNW/GVOW4WIM/FOQBXNWGVOW4WIM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/BXNW/GVOW4WIM/FOQBXNWGVOW4WIM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/BXNW/GVOW4WIM/FOQBXNWGVOW4WIM.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall We have had one of these around the house for years.  Our grandchildren, of all ages, love to watch the water swirl from the top bottle to the bottom bottle.  Our 2 ½ year old grandson would bring it to one of us, to have us swirl it, over and over again.  The first time I saw this principle used in...
By: craftknowitall

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Dec 2011 19:37:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Luminol-From-Domestically-Available-Chemicals-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/2BOB/GVIYJPV1/F332BOBGVIYJPV1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/2BOB/GVIYJPV1/F332BOBGVIYJPV1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/2BOB/GVIYJPV1/F332BOBGVIYJPV1.SMALL.jpg NurdRage In this video we make luminol from domestically available chemicals. WARNING: The process pretty complicated and dangerous at parts and so should only performed by, or under the direct supervision of, an experienced chemist. First we obtain diethylhexyl phthalate by refluxing 50g of finely cut vin...
By: NurdRage

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:38:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Asymmetrical-Capacitor-Thrusters-the-Biefeld-Brow/
Asymmetrical Capacitor Thrusters: the Biefeld-Brown Effect - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/4FUN/GVHH2BUS/F5J4FUNGVHH2BUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/4FUN/GVHH2BUS/F5J4FUNGVHH2BUS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/4FUN/GVHH2BUS/F5J4FUNGVHH2BUS.SMALL.jpg Mr. Apol Back in the 1920s, a young man named Thomas Townsend Brown discovered that if he charged a capacitor with high voltage direct current, the capacitor would exhibit thrust in the direction of the + positive electrode. Off and on for the rest of his life (he died in 1985) he worked on these devices, ...
By: Mr. Apol

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:36:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lab-Equipment-Mineral-Oil/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/ESGX/GVA8DW65/FJTESGXGVA8DW65.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/ESGX/GVA8DW65/FJTESGXGVA8DW65.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/ESGX/GVA8DW65/FJTESGXGVA8DW65.SMALL.jpg NurdRage Mineral oil or Paraffin oil is a useful oil for making oil baths and storing reactive metals. It also has a huge number of uses for the DIY community such as an odorless fuel for certain lamps, rust protection, sealant, lubricant, an inert coolant and many more. It is composed of high boiling inert ...
By: NurdRage

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:22:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/home-made-plastic-very-easy/
home made plastic very easy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/J7XC/GV4BPI1Z/FEGJ7XCGV4BPI1Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/J7XC/GV4BPI1Z/FEGJ7XCGV4BPI1Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/J7XC/GV4BPI1Z/FEGJ7XCGV4BPI1Z.SMALL.jpg mkhalil1 home made plastic is very easy even my 8 years old brother have done it and by the way he told me how to do it so move to the next step if you want to start and if you want to now me then reed the following paragraph my name is mohamad khalil i am 14 years old i am   from Lebanon i am at the 9th gr...
By: mkhalil1

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:59:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-%22make%22-plastic/
How to "make" plastic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/NNXF/F5Y3TPF2/FR8NNXFF5Y3TPF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/NNXF/F5Y3TPF2/FR8NNXFF5Y3TPF2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/NNXF/F5Y3TPF2/FR8NNXFF5Y3TPF2.SMALL.jpg エル I have always searched for a quick and simple way to make plastic. I have tried many but the one in this instructable the best I have found. It uses materials that you probably already have in your house, it is fun to do and can be completed within minutes. I hope you will enjoy doing this instruct...
By: エル

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2007 18:52:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lighted-Newtons-Cradle/
Lighted Newton's Cradle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/IR6K/GV0L5PLZ/FI9IR6KGV0L5PLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/IR6K/GV0L5PLZ/FI9IR6KGV0L5PLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/IR6K/GV0L5PLZ/FI9IR6KGV0L5PLZ.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian OK I'll admit this one is a tricky build. It is all in the alignment and requires quite a bit of patience to get it right. Yes mine is not perfect... Yet!!! Needs more work on the alignment of the balls! Materials You will need 5 glass marbles about 1 inch in diameter. 1/8 inch brass welding ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:01:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Milk/
Plastic Milk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/5ALH/GUMF7UUX/FHR5ALHGUMF7UUX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/5ALH/GUMF7UUX/FHR5ALHGUMF7UUX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/5ALH/GUMF7UUX/FHR5ALHGUMF7UUX.SMALL.jpg sunshiine I was trying to find a recipe I could use to produce a chemical reaction for the Mad Scientist contest and the chemical reaction contest. I came across this one and thought is was interesting. For this tutorial I will be making Plastic milk. Recipe Recipe ingredients: 2 Cups Milk 2 Table...
By: sunshiine

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 01:07:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubens-Tube-1/
Rubens Tube 8 foot long AMAZING - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/1UHP/GN77VRHG/F0Q1UHPGN77VRHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/1UHP/GN77VRHG/F0Q1UHPGN77VRHG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/1UHP/GN77VRHG/F0Q1UHPGN77VRHG.SMALL.jpg namit Fire + Fire + Sound = Amazing <br /> This is a 8 foot long Rubens' tube its amazing you should build one. Shopping list: Long pipe larger the better in diamiter (got mine for scrap jard) Gas fittings for tube and to your gas bottles Drill 2m drill bits Rubber glove...
By: namit

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 May 2011 14:50:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Simple-Tesla-Coil/
The Simple Tesla Coil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SMALL.jpg MistaStokes This is a guide on how to build a medium sized Tesla coil. I built this one from parts I had laying around, all I had to buy was magnet wire, in all I spent less than $30! For those building their first coil, I would not suggest using this a standalone source of instructions. This is my first coil,...
By: MistaStokes

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:28:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Ways-to-Alter-Consciousness-Without-Drugs/
10 Ways to Alter Your Consciousness Without Drugs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/718F/GUEN7OJG/FN5718FGUEN7OJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/718F/GUEN7OJG/FN5718FGUEN7OJG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/718F/GUEN7OJG/FN5718FGUEN7OJG.SMALL.jpg randofo I'm typically not one for altered states of consciousness. I don't do drugs. I've never been drunk. In fact, the only time I can claim to have been synthetically high was when, against my will, I was injected with Fentanyl moments before being put under for surgery (and that high was not a pleasant...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:57:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EMG-Biofeedback/
EMG Biofeedback - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/S9IH/GUEONAUD/F3RS9IHGUEONAUD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/S9IH/GUEONAUD/F3RS9IHGUEONAUD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/S9IH/GUEONAUD/F3RS9IHGUEONAUD.SMALL.jpg randofo This biofeedback setup uses an EMG sensor to represent muscle tension as a series of beeps and allows you to train your body to adjust muscle tension at will. In short, the more tense you are, the faster the beeps become, and the more relaxed, the slower. Using this device you can learn how to regu...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:28:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rochelle-Salt/
Rochelle Salt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/4YXK/GUAZQU51/FVD4YXKGUAZQU51.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/4YXK/GUAZQU51/FVD4YXKGUAZQU51.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/4YXK/GUAZQU51/FVD4YXKGUAZQU51.SMALL.jpg emdaniels Piezoelectricity is the charge that accumulates in solid materials in response to applied mechanical stress. Substances that exhibit piezoelectric properties to a greater or lesser extent are crystals (Tourmaline, Quartz, Topaz, Rochelle salt and sugar cane), certain ceramics and biological matter s...
By: emdaniels

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:24:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-Site-Toporaphic-Model-using-a-Laser-Cutte/
Create a Site Toporaphic Model using a Laser Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/9O9Y/GU63A4EU/FIK9O9YGU63A4EU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/9O9Y/GU63A4EU/FIK9O9YGU63A4EU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/9O9Y/GU63A4EU/FIK9O9YGU63A4EU.SMALL.jpg adamr88 Often times when faced with to present complex technical information depicted in the form of drawings, it is difficult for those who are unfamiliar or without any background training to comprehend the information presented such as topography. By creating objects a model, that replicate real world ob...
By: adamr88

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:18:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Rubber-Band-Heat-Engine/
How to Build a Rubber Band Heat Engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/ASCC/GU4MCIL1/FYTASCCGU4MCIL1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/ASCC/GU4MCIL1/FYTASCCGU4MCIL1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/ASCC/GU4MCIL1/FYTASCCGU4MCIL1.SMALL.jpg rcgroves Hello Everybody! Have you ever wanted to impress your friends with a cool physics project? Well you're in luck!! My instructable will teach you how to build the simplest kind of heat engine. This instructable is a cheap (roughly $20 cost) and a simple idea to build for a basic physics demonstratio...
By: rcgroves

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:06:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Lab-Quality-Distillation-Apparatus/
Build a Lab Quality (ish) Distillation Apparatus. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SMALL.jpg aeternusjunk There are a few Instructables out there on how to create stills for various purposes. Usually these include a large amount of small diameter, flexible copper refrigerator tubing. While these stills can be quite effective, there is just something a little hokey about them. Especially the part where ...
By: aeternusjunk

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:10:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pumpkin-Battery/
Pumpkin Battery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/0NF4/GTV9WJKB/FCQ0NF4GTV9WJKB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/0NF4/GTV9WJKB/FCQ0NF4GTV9WJKB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/0NF4/GTV9WJKB/FCQ0NF4GTV9WJKB.SMALL.jpg emdaniels Here is a fun food hack I did over the weekend that is a useful alternative to lighting jack o' lanterns with candles or traditional batteries on Halloween. It could also double as a center piece for the fall and is easily made with common household items. You'll need miniature pumpkins (I used Bab...
By: emdaniels

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:55:17 PDT