Instructables: exploring - technology - science - fun http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 19:36:37 PDT BLOX v1.01 simple electrolytic cell made with citrus fruits http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-electrolytic-cell-made-with-citrus-fruits/
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:48:16 PDT
How to Talk to Someone Using Ham Radio http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Talk-to-Someone-Using-Ham-Radio/
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:30:00 PST
Hover Sled 1.0 http://www.instructables.com/id/Hover-Sled-10/
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Sun, 5 Aug 2012 11:57:49 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
How to make conductive play dough. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-conductive-play-dough/
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Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:07:59 PST
Magic Wire http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Wire/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/MSQP/GV2OKT2W/FONMSQPGV2OKT2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/MSQP/GV2OKT2W/FONMSQPGV2OKT2W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/MSQP/GV2OKT2W/FONMSQPGV2OKT2W.SMALL.jpg shesparticular Sometimes what looks like magic is really just science in a cute disguise, but that doesn't make it any less awesome. Nickel titanium wire has some awesome properties, among them has remarkable shape memory, meaning you can use heat and cold to amaze your friends! You'll Need. . . Some nickel ...
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Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:11:53 PST
10 Ways to Alter Your Consciousness Without Drugs http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Ways-to-Alter-Consciousness-Without-Drugs/
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Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:57:55 PDT
Amazing sounds toy (juguete de sonidos asombrosos) http://www.instructables.com/id/Amazing-sounds-toy-juguete-de-sonidos-asombrosos/
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Thu, 9 Jun 2011 15:00:42 PDT
Gravity Ruler Trick! http://www.instructables.com/id/Gravity-Ruler-Trick/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/R8YC/GLL4YCM6/FU2R8YCGLL4YCM6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/R8YC/GLL4YCM6/FU2R8YCGLL4YCM6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/R8YC/GLL4YCM6/FU2R8YCGLL4YCM6.SMALL.jpg signalred A fun way to play with gravity. You'll need: 1. Hammer with a rubber grib (has an edge for the string to catch) 2. string 3. ruler You can use other objects but these are easy to find and definitely work.  
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Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:44:24 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
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
laser saber pen http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-laser-saber-pen/
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Sun, 7 Mar 2010 05:23:54 PST
Mini Hovercraft From a Dead Computer! http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Hovercraft-From-a-Dead-Computer/
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Sat, 6 Mar 2010 12:48:13 PST
Will It Fry - Dollhouse (The Geek Group) http://www.instructables.com/id/Will-It-Fry-Dollhouse-The-Geek-Group/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OG1L/G5X4M9PL/FWIOG1LG5X4M9PL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OG1L/G5X4M9PL/FWIOG1LG5X4M9PL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OG1L/G5X4M9PL/FWIOG1LG5X4M9PL.SMALL.jpg thermoelectric During this installment of "Will It Fry", Chris will be frying Tysk's old doll house. It stands up remarkably well. The arc is generated by a 75,000V transformer, which is capable of a 1A output. This is part of a long series of Will It Fry videos by The Geek Group. You can check out the rest of th...
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Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:33:45 PST
Home Experiment: Newton's First Law/Law of Inertia http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Experiment-Newtons-First-LawLaw-of-Inertia/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/0ZY1/G4PBOPQD/FPG0ZY1G4PBOPQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/0ZY1/G4PBOPQD/FPG0ZY1G4PBOPQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/0ZY1/G4PBOPQD/FPG0ZY1G4PBOPQD.SMALL.jpg ThirstForScience This is a variation of the classic pulling out the table cloth experiment. The pen cap can be substituted for anything small enough to fit inside of the bottle's neck. If you find it difficult, you can try using something that is shorter, such as a pebble. An object at rest tends to stay at rest an...
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Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:21:18 PST
Stacking Liquids: Home Experiment http://www.instructables.com/id/Stacking-Liquids-Home-Experiment/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/6EPS/G4PBOPPE/FBD6EPSG4PBOPPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/6EPS/G4PBOPPE/FBD6EPSG4PBOPPE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/6EPS/G4PBOPPE/FBD6EPSG4PBOPPE.SMALL.jpg ThirstForScience An easy home experiment; create a tower of liquids. The liquids near the bottom are more dense while the objects on top are less dense. This can also be used to determine the relative density of solid objects. Place them in the container and see where they float. Check www.monkeyvsgravity.com for m...
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Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:10:24 PST
Make A Gravity Soda Holder! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Gravity-Soda-Holder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/HLVA/G3E2GAF9/FTWHLVAG3E2GAF9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/HLVA/G3E2GAF9/FTWHLVAG3E2GAF9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/HLVA/G3E2GAF9/FTWHLVAG3E2GAF9.SMALL.jpg signalred Learn how to make this cool gravity soda holder. Great conversation piece! Look for the plans at the end of the video. Pause to write them down. Very simple to make.
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Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:38:44 PST
Make A Height Measuring Tool. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Height-Measuring-Tool/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/VOLT/G2WM242W/FO4VOLTG2WM242W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/VOLT/G2WM242W/FO4VOLTG2WM242W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/VOLT/G2WM242W/FO4VOLTG2WM242W.SMALL.jpg signalred Using a few simple items, measure the height of any tall object, quickly and simply!
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Tue, 8 Dec 2009 21:36:19 PST
my tesla coil http://www.instructables.com/id/my-tesla-coil/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/FBMX/G2HE0ATB/F1HFBMXG2HE0ATB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/FBMX/G2HE0ATB/F1HFBMXG2HE0ATB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/FBMX/G2HE0ATB/F1HFBMXG2HE0ATB.SMALL.jpg TheTeslaWarrior  a video of my tesla
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Tue, 1 Dec 2009 19:40:57 PST
Make Your Own: Pure Copper Golden Dollar! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Pure-Copper-Golden-Dollar/
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Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:42:58 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 Blow Bubbles In A Bubble http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Blow-Bubbles-In-A-Bubble/
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Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:38:49 PDT
Make a Pencil's Lead Potentiometer (Experimentations) http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Pencils-Lead-Potentiometer-Experimentatio/
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Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:55:31 PDT
HELP ON COMMAND PROMPT http://www.instructables.com/id/HELP-ON-COMMAND-PROMPT/
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Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:14:55 PDT
THE 5 MINUTE POCKET ROCKET!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/THE-5-MINUTE-POCKET-ROCKET/
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Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:53:19 PDT
How to build our rocket of joy http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-our-rocket-of-joy/
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Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:28:55 PDT
DIY Air Conditioning Almost Free http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Air-Conditioning-Almost-Free/
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Sat, 6 Jun 2009 11:12:39 PDT
Water Bottle "Magic" Trick http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-bottle-steam/
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Wed, 3 Jun 2009 06:59:50 PDT
Paper Match Rocket http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Match-Rocket/
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Sat, 16 May 2009 13:53:20 PDT
Microwave Oven Transformer High Voltage Rig http://www.instructables.com/id/Microwave-Oven-Transformer-High-Voltage-Rig/
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Sun, 1 Feb 2009 19:24:11 PST
Office Stationary Warfare- High Powered Mini Water Rocket from Marker Pen http://www.instructables.com/id/Meatball-stew/
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Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:10:31 PST
Tornado bottles http://www.instructables.com/id/Tornado-bottles/
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Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:39:09 PST
Mini Air Cannon http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Air-Cannon/
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Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:42:44 PST
The bolt banger http://www.instructables.com/id/The-bolt-banger/
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Mon, 3 Nov 2008 11:26:08 PST
"Home Made" Liquid Nitrogen, for next to nothing! http://www.instructables.com/id/Simulated-Liquid-Nitrogen-for-next-to-NOTHING/
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Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:40:21 PDT
portable lightning take 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/portable-lighting-take-2/
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Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:27:18 PDT
"Un-invert rubber gloves without touching the fingers" technique http://www.instructables.com/id/Un-invert-rubber-gloves-without-touching-the-fing/
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Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:45:35 PDT
http://www.instructables.com/id/The-BINARY-RACE-GAME/
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Wed, 21 May 2008 10:05:58 PDT
How to make a cool and strange looking dry ice globe http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-cool-and-strange-looking-dry-ice-glo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/EBT2/FEYQ1VGJ/FPSEBT2FEYQ1VGJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/EBT2/FEYQ1VGJ/FPSEBT2FEYQ1VGJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/EBT2/FEYQ1VGJ/FPSEBT2FEYQ1VGJ.SMALL.jpg Tim-paradox This video is about making a dry ice globe. It is not a permanent globe, the "glass" is a bubble. Check it out, it is a lot of fun and there is virtually no mess!
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Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:50:52 PDT
Simple Homopolar Electric Motor http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Homopolar-Electric-Motor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/HTSP/FEQ4B3FW/FCPHTSPFEQ4B3FW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/HTSP/FEQ4B3FW/FCPHTSPFEQ4B3FW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/HTSP/FEQ4B3FW/FCPHTSPFEQ4B3FW.SMALL.jpg shoemaker Here's a video I made a while back. It has had some pretty amazing popularity around the web and I thought I might as well include it here. It is not unique, but hopefully the video is helpful to some of you.
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Mon, 7 Apr 2008 22:25:56 PDT
Fused Matchstick Rocket http://www.instructables.com/id/Fused-Matchstick-Rocket/
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Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:33:38 PDT
Kids Magic Science Trick, Magic Trick With Pepper And Water, Kid http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Magic-Science-Trick-Magic-Trick-With-Pepper-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/8LMC/FDYPTGGR/F1X8LMCFDYPTGGR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/8LMC/FDYPTGGR/F1X8LMCFDYPTGGR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/8LMC/FDYPTGGR/F1X8LMCFDYPTGGR.SMALL.jpg lajocar Kids Magic Science Trick - Make A Star In Water With Pepper And Soap. Kids Magic Trick. Cool trick with a bowl of water, some pepper, soap and a finger. Kids Magic... More Science Trick. Magic Trick With Pepper And Water. Magic Kids Trick. Science Magic Trick. Try this at home and have some fun expe...
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Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:26:52 PDT
Make a Super Bouncy Ball http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Super-Bouncy-Ball/
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Wed, 9 Jan 2008 12:49:18 PST
How To Make A Jacobs Ladder http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Jacobs-Ladder/
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Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:00:18 PST
Magic CD Tray http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-CD-Tray/
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Sat, 8 Sep 2007 13:28:02 PDT
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
How to Make some Charcoal http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-some-Charcoal/
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Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:18:37 PDT
Altoids ROMP(Random Oscillating Magnetnetic Pendulum) http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-ROMPRandom-Oscillating-Magnetnetic-Pendul/
Altoids ROMP(Random Oscillating Magnetnetic Pendulum) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/6K3D/K17ERXPLXYW/FZR6K3DK17ERXPLXYW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/6K3D/K17ERXPLXYW/FZR6K3DK17ERXPLXYW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/6K3D/K17ERXPLXYW/FZR6K3DK17ERXPLXYW.SMALL.jpg Stormed That's right, ALTOIDS. You can even smell it a bit! Everything is portable and can be fitted into a tiny package when you're done playing with yourself _. Then, after playing with the ROMP, you'll get a little toy that you can place in your pocket(well, if they are large enough, it's not THAT small)...
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Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:20:05 PDT