Instructables: exploring - technology - science - cheap http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 21:59:23 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to DIY your own Magnetic Stirrer V2 (better than first version) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-DIY-your-own-Magnetic-Stirrer-V2-better-th/
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Wed, 3 Apr 2013 15:51:51 PDT
How to make a Telescope http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Telescope/
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Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:06:23 PST
water separator http://www.instructables.com/id/water-seperator/
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Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:21:01 PDT
Simple test tube rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-test-tube-rack/
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Wed, 11 Jul 2012 02:34:58 PDT
30 ROCKETS for $5 !!!!!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/30-ROCKETS-for-5-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/OMSX/H2WESZ04/FUNOMSXH2WESZ04.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/OMSX/H2WESZ04/FUNOMSXH2WESZ04.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/OMSX/H2WESZ04/FUNOMSXH2WESZ04.SMALL.jpg Toga_Dan Learning objectives: Physics: Newton's 3rd Law- Every action has an equal and opposite reaction Aerodynamics: The center of gravity must be forward of the center of pressure, or it wont fly straight. (fins in the back, weight in front) Economics: Added value. You could spend $10 on a kit, or PENNI...
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Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:56:03 PDT
How to make a solar eclipse viewer http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-solar-eclipse-viewer/
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Mon, 21 May 2012 16:06:55 PDT
How to Build an Egg Protection Device (Egg Drop) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-Egg-Protection-Device-Egg-Drop/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F1S/36LC/H2BMNIF3/F1S36LCH2BMNIF3.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1S/36LC/H2BMNIF3/F1S36LCH2BMNIF3.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1S/36LC/H2BMNIF3/F1S36LCH2BMNIF3.SMALL.jpg ElectroDanno This was one of my design projects for my engineering class in college. Follow the instructions in the images, or just download the PDF. Enjoy making your egg protection devices! :)  **This device was dropped at a maximum of 3 stories high. About 7 runs were conducted. Not once did the egg break. T...
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Fri, 18 May 2012 22:26:34 PDT
Experimental pulsejet(thermojet) http://www.instructables.com/id/Experimental-pulsejetthermojet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/LRR0/GWF6ESZ1/F2OLRR0GWF6ESZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/LRR0/GWF6ESZ1/F2OLRR0GWF6ESZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/LRR0/GWF6ESZ1/F2OLRR0GWF6ESZ1.SMALL.jpg ganuganu This is the only worst working engine with me and has made many modifications over this engine, it was giving me trouble for over an month and atlast succeeded in making it work but my bad luck weak thrust. But iam happy it works. But there is one difference between this engine and my other...
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Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:49:00 PST
The Simple Tesla Coil http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Simple-Tesla-Coil/
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Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:28:12 PDT
Solar powered Reverse Trike http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-Vehicle/
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Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:59:47 PDT
How to Make a Battery Out of Mud http://www.instructables.com/id/An-Easy-Cheap-Soil-based-Microbial-Fuel-Cell/
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Sat, 2 Jul 2011 09:28:31 PDT
how to make a cheap and easy firework!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-cheap-and-easy-firework/
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Mon, 7 Mar 2011 14:38:52 PST
Hardware Store Steam Engine full instructions http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Steam-Engine-full-instructions/
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Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:56:15 PST
Hardware Store Steam Engines (no machining required!) http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Steam-Engines-no-machining-require/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/L6RR/GK3TOPEQ/FZAL6RRGK3TOPEQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/L6RR/GK3TOPEQ/FZAL6RRGK3TOPEQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/L6RR/GK3TOPEQ/FZAL6RRGK3TOPEQ.SMALL.gif kcbford1 ****** FULL INSTRUCTABLE GO HERE http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Steam-Engine-full-instructions/!*****  STEAM ENGINES!!!!!! and you dont need a machine shop. I built these a while ago not intending to post on instructables so unfortanly i have no photos but i have videos fly whe...
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Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:22:35 PST
DIY: Simple, efficient wind turbine rotor http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Simple-efficient-wind-turbine-rotor/
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Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:40:02 PDT
How to make a mini solar robot! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-mini-solar-robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/06O9/G7CN3Q6N/FM106O9G7CN3Q6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/06O9/G7CN3Q6N/FM106O9G7CN3Q6N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/06O9/G7CN3Q6N/FM106O9G7CN3Q6N.SMALL.jpg peterjacob The parts you need are: 3 Capacitors (from 470uF to 4700uF, each), a 2N3904 transistor, a 2N3906 transistor, a resistor(1k to 10k ohm), a solar cell (minimum 3 volts )(i used two 2 volt cells in series), a pager motor(or a vibrator). you'll also need a blinking/flashing LED (FLED ). to help...
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Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:55:13 PDT
How to make a solar robot! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-solar-robot-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/X6HE/G7CND5J2/FLMX6HEG7CND5J2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/X6HE/G7CND5J2/FLMX6HEG7CND5J2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/X6HE/G7CND5J2/FLMX6HEG7CND5J2.SMALL.jpg peterjacob This is how to make a trimet. The parts you need are: 3 Capacitors, a 2N3904, a 2N3906, a resistor(1k to 10k ohm), a solar cell (minimum 3 volts), a dc motor(the flatter the better). you'll also need a blinking/flashing LED (FLED). to help you, i have made a, very easy to follow, schematic of th...
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Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:29:03 PDT
Parallel Port 3 Axis CNC Driver, Opto-Isolated, Unipolar Steppers http://www.instructables.com/id/Parallel-Port-3-Axis-CNC-Driver-Opto-Isolated/
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Thu, 4 Mar 2010 22:11:58 PST
Poor-Mans Cd Candle http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Mans-Cd-Candle/
Poor-Mans Cd Candle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/SQTH/G61AS7E8/FMDSQTHG61AS7E8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/SQTH/G61AS7E8/FMDSQTHG61AS7E8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/SQTH/G61AS7E8/FMDSQTHG61AS7E8.SMALL.jpg thelastonekills About: This is a very extreme variation of an old oil lamp where you have a reservoir at the bottom and a cloth or bit of rope and that the draws the flue up the shaft where it is ignited and burn. Parts: Almost the parts are things that most people have around the house. X1 soft drink bottle ( I ...
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Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:51:40 PST
Leyden jar http://www.instructables.com/id/Leyden-jar/
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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:24:44 PST
Cheap (AXT) Bench Power Supply 30 Amps! http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Power-Supply-to-Bench-Power-Supply/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/H5S6/FZG43S6W/FTJH5S6FZG43S6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/H5S6/FZG43S6W/FTJH5S6FZG43S6W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/H5S6/FZG43S6W/FTJH5S6FZG43S6W.SMALL.jpg muttyfutty This is my second PSU (Power supply Unit) as my prievieous one mysteriously burnt out (!) I managed to purchace a new Computer PSU to convert, this one has a nice jucy 5V at 30A! and 12V at 21A! I also managed to get a 30A panel Ammeter Yay! Any comments welcome! (Plz dun be too harsh lol) Enjoy!
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Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:36:26 PDT
The Pocket bunsen burner http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Pocket-bunsen-burner/
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Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:53:39 PDT
How to make a cheap and easy vaporizor http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-cheap-and-easy-vaporizor/
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Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:25:16 PDT
A Different Pepsi Challenge http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Different-Pepsi-Challenge/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/QRWT/FYTCLK9K/FW7QRWTFYTCLK9K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/QRWT/FYTCLK9K/FW7QRWTFYTCLK9K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/QRWT/FYTCLK9K/FW7QRWTFYTCLK9K.SMALL.jpg greeenpro What will happen if you drop 2 unopened cans of Pepsi (1 regular, 1 diet) into a pool of water? Will they both sink or both float? The answer may surprise you! This instructable will show you the setup of this simple, yet possibly surprising "challenge." The few items you'll need, a display of t...
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Fri, 4 Sep 2009 09:05:53 PDT
How to get cheap magnet wire http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-get-cheap-magnet-wire/
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Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:55:03 PDT
how to make a homemade ON/OFF switch http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-homemade-ONOFF-switch/
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Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:48:30 PDT
Flip Mino HD (relatively ) Cheap Water resistant housing http://www.instructables.com/id/Flip-Mino-HD-relatively-Cheap-Water-resistant-h/
Flip Mino HD (relatively ) Cheap Water resistant housing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/O10P/FWYHW815/FGTO10PFWYHW815.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/O10P/FWYHW815/FGTO10PFWYHW815.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/O10P/FWYHW815/FGTO10PFWYHW815.SMALL.jpg conrad2468 I was making a housing to record mini sprint races from the drivers view without ruining my $229.99 camera. So I took a trip down to the hardware store and picked up $20 worth of parts ($15 if I wouldn't have bought the safety glasses I didn't use.) Parts and Tools 1' of 2" schedule 40 PVC pipe3 ...
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Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:08:43 PDT
How to make super cheap strong castable SULPHO-PLASTIC http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-cheap-strong-castable-SULPHO-PLASTIC/
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Thu, 28 May 2009 10:48:13 PDT
Super accurate level meter http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-accurate-level-meter/
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Thu, 14 May 2009 18:09:59 PDT
Dividing Fractions http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-divide-fractions-1/
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Sun, 1 Feb 2009 12:21:08 PST
Model rocket recovery wadding http://www.instructables.com/id/Model-rocket-recovery-wadding/
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Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:10:51 PST
Aeroponic System http://www.instructables.com/id/Aeroponic-System/
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Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:25:27 PST
The bolt banger http://www.instructables.com/id/The-bolt-banger/
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Mon, 3 Nov 2008 11:26:08 PST
Create a hardware store jet engine! http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-hardware-store-jet-engine/
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Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:31:24 PDT
Easily recharge alkaline batteries! http://www.instructables.com/id/Easily-recharge-alkaline-batteries/
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Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:51:37 PDT
Amazing & Graceful Egg Drop Contraption http://www.instructables.com/id/Amazing--Graceful-Egg-Drop-Contraption/
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Sun, 25 May 2008 01:58:09 PDT
how to dissasemble a motor http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-dissasemble-a-motor/
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Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:12:31 PST
HOWTO: Compression Connectors http://www.instructables.com/id/HOWTO-Compression-Connectors/
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Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:44:26 PST
Dirt Cheap LEDs http://www.instructables.com/id/Dirt-Cheap-LEDs/
Dirt Cheap LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/2BOD/FC2E8MX2/FB52BODFC2E8MX2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/2BOD/FC2E8MX2/FB52BODFC2E8MX2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/2BOD/FC2E8MX2/FB52BODFC2E8MX2.SMALL.jpg computerwiz_222 In this video, I will show you how to extract LEDs out of toys from the dollar store. Some toys contain up to 5 LEDs. In this video, I show a light saber type of toy, but I once saw a mug which lit up the glass it sat on that had 6 blue LEDs in it. All of this for a dollar is worth it!If you liked t...
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Fri, 1 Feb 2008 08:36:48 PST
How to make Hydrogen http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Hydrogen/
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Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:27:31 PDT
Be a Scientist: Bottle Electricity. http://www.instructables.com/id/Be-a-Scientist%3a-Bottle-Electricity./
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Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:50:53 PST
Fifteen Minute, Self-propelled hovercraft http://www.instructables.com/id/Fifteen-Minute%2c-Self-propelled-hovercraft/
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Wed, 18 Oct 2006 18:41:33 PDT
Be a Scientist: Build an Electrostatic Motor http://www.instructables.com/id/Be-a-Scientist%3a-Build-an-Electrostatic-Motor/
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Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:32:01 PST