http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 23:51:10 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-create-a-Science-Hack-Day/
How to create a Science Hack Day - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/EKOU/HFBK91CL/FB8EKOUHFBK91CL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/EKOU/HFBK91CL/FB8EKOUHFBK91CL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/EKOU/HFBK91CL/FB8EKOUHFBK91CL.SMALL.jpg arielwaldman (photo by Matt Biddulph) Science Hack Day is a 48-hour-all-night event where anyone excited about making weird, silly or serious things with science comes together in the same physical space to see what they can prototype within 24 consecutive hours. Designers, developers, scientists and anyone who...
By: arielwaldman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 21:47:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Hail-Pad-without-any-Styrofoam-or-Foil/
Make a Hail-Pad without any Styrofoam or Foil! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/1VR7/HBNXWW62/FGT1VR7HBNXWW62.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/1VR7/HBNXWW62/FGT1VR7HBNXWW62.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/1VR7/HBNXWW62/FGT1VR7HBNXWW62.SMALL.jpg 3ddementor In accordance to one of the Citizen Science challenges from SciStarter.com,  it describes to create an inexpensive and efficient type of hail-pad for organizations such as the CoCoRaHS, that can accurately display the size, orientation and number of hailstones throughout a hailstorm. This challenge ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 23:42:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tornado-Machine/
Tornado Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/H369/HAVCQ8EC/FDZH369HAVCQ8EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/H369/HAVCQ8EC/FDZH369HAVCQ8EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/H369/HAVCQ8EC/FDZH369HAVCQ8EC.SMALL.jpg ixisuprflyixi I have made a number of these "tornado machines" in the past and everyone usually enjoys them but because I make things in such a careless way I often don't take photos and everything is one of a kind.  However, Instructables is helping me to change all that. Now I plan and research and make models ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:34:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wave-Pendulum/
Wave Pendulum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/0D5W/GXFXNMYT/FM00D5WGXFXNMYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/0D5W/GXFXNMYT/FM00D5WGXFXNMYT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/0D5W/GXFXNMYT/FM00D5WGXFXNMYT.SMALL.jpg SargentPepper The holiday season is much anticipated by people of all ages, it is a time for good food, family, vacation, and fun!  But also a time to figure out what to give people... which can prove to be a difficult task.  For me, it's one of those things that I have great ideas for all year round but when the...
By: SargentPepper

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:16:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-hexaflexagon/
How to make a hexaflexagon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/41BU/FE379CQ0/FLQ41BUFE379CQ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/41BU/FE379CQ0/FLQ41BUFE379CQ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/41BU/FE379CQ0/FLQ41BUFE379CQ0.SMALL.jpg nerdnurture This is another magic pocket study tool I teach my students how to make. It is what is called a trihexaflexagon, which means basically a hexagon you can turn inside out to reveal a total of 3 complete faces (or sides of the paper). They put notes on these things and keep them in their pockets to m...
By: nerdnurture

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:58:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hover-Sled-10/
Hover Sled 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/P0A0/H5ENQ3DA/FJ1P0A0H5ENQ3DA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/P0A0/H5ENQ3DA/FJ1P0A0H5ENQ3DA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/P0A0/H5ENQ3DA/FJ1P0A0H5ENQ3DA.SMALL.jpg z0rb      Some time ago, I saw someone, somewhere floating about on a homemade hovercraft, slapped together with little more than a shower curtain, a piece of plywood and an old vacuum cleaner. This of course set me to thinking about how I could join the ranks of such bold aeronauts of the DIY persuasion...
By: z0rb

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Aug 2012 11:57:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unique-Pendulum-Wave-and-Release-Mechanism/
Unique Pendulum Wave and Release Mechanism - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/D3JR/H2WEWBEF/FNED3JRH2WEWBEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/D3JR/H2WEWBEF/FNED3JRH2WEWBEF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/D3JR/H2WEWBEF/FNED3JRH2WEWBEF.SMALL.jpg Coxster This is the first half of a two-part instructable. This first half deals primarily with the math (algebra, trigonometry, geometry) involved in creating a pendulum wave and the release, deriving the pendulum wave design and dimensions. Part 2 will detail the process of constucting the pendulum wave. ...
By: Coxster

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:48:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magicolor-shadow-lamps/
Magicolor shadow lamps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/9JBF/H2WEQ9J6/FJC9JBFH2WEQ9J6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/9JBF/H2WEQ9J6/FJC9JBFH2WEQ9J6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/9JBF/H2WEQ9J6/FJC9JBFH2WEQ9J6.SMALL.jpg ynze Blending colored light beams is absolutely amazing and fascinating!  By hacking three (extremely cheap) Ikea spotlights into red, green and blue light sources, you can make a fascinating science experiment set-up or museum exhibit. There are two things about this experiment / activity that I really...
By: ynze

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:42:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Obtain-and-Extract-Americium/
How to Obtain and Extract Americium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O32J/GWF6ECQZ/FMAO32JGWF6ECQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O32J/GWF6ECQZ/FMAO32JGWF6ECQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/How-to-make-conductive-play-dough/
How to make conductive play dough. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XMUR/GW3WR4YK/FBQXMURGW3WR4YK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XMUR/GW3WR4YK/FBQXMURGW3WR4YK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Build-a-Lab-Quality-Distillation-Apparatus/
Build a Lab Quality (ish) Distillation Apparatus. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SMALL.jpg laserjocky 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: laserjocky

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:10:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Prepare-for-the-Science-Fair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/V9PX/GS3BCV8M/FYCV9PXGS3BCV8M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/V9PX/GS3BCV8M/FYCV9PXGS3BCV8M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/V9PX/GS3BCV8M/FYCV9PXGS3BCV8M.SMALL.jpg sciencesiblings An animated short explaining the steps to completing a science fair project. Created by Kevin Temmer. © Copyright 2011 Kevin Temmer  www.kevintemmer.com
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 08:04:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Electron-Accelerator-A-Cathode-Ray-Tube-in-a-/
DIY Electron Accelerator: A Cathode Ray Tube in a Wine Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/39OD/GRFMV8TV/FFY39ODGRFMV8TV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/39OD/GRFMV8TV/FFY39ODGRFMV8TV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/39OD/GRFMV8TV/FFY39ODGRFMV8TV.SMALL.jpg Xellers Learn how to build your own subatomic particle accelerator in a weekend! This simple project will allow you to investigate a variety of intriguing effects including magnetic deflection of an electron beam, Crookes dark space, plasma striations in a gas discharge tube, and many others. It can easily ...
By: Xellers

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:34:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Set-Up-Your-Home-Chemistry-Lab/
Set Up Your Home Chemistry Lab - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/8ZXK/GRFN1DX5/FJ18ZXKGRFN1DX5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/8ZXK/GRFN1DX5/FJ18ZXKGRFN1DX5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/8ZXK/GRFN1DX5/FJ18ZXKGRFN1DX5.SMALL.jpg Pyrophoric A concise introduction to home chemistry and methods/utensils for an improvised chem lab setup - for those interested in setting up their very own home chemistry laboratory.   Tired of watching a nurdrage video and not having the means to try it at home? Make a lab.  We will be using various met...
By: Pyrophoric

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:33:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-Started-in-Amateur-Astronomy/
How to Get Started in Amateur Astronomy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/HGZD/H9G0SYIN/FZDHGZDH9G0SYIN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/HGZD/H9G0SYIN/FZDHGZDH9G0SYIN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/HGZD/H9G0SYIN/FZDHGZDH9G0SYIN.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid Astronomy is the study of the stars, planets, and other celestial objects that populate the sky.  It is an endlessly fascinating field, the oldest of the natural sciences, and one of the few areas of science that amateurs can directly assist the professionals.  It is open and accessible for any leve...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:07:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electricity-Generating-Kite/
Electricity Generating Kite! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/4ZX4/GOZIQH9B/FFD4ZX4GOZIQH9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/4ZX4/GOZIQH9B/FFD4ZX4GOZIQH9B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/4ZX4/GOZIQH9B/FFD4ZX4GOZIQH9B.SMALL.jpg robotkid249 Imagine, a children's toy generating all of your electricity needs. That is the reality of kite power! Kites mounted with turbines fly autonomously generating power on a megawatt scale! I have always been infatuated with kites. Their simple movement and calming effect seem to interest every child. ...
By: robotkid249

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:09:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Poong-Stick/
The Poong Stick ("Whistling Stick") - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/DS2O/GOHMB8P6/FYXDS2OGOHMB8P6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/DS2O/GOHMB8P6/FYXDS2OGOHMB8P6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/DS2O/GOHMB8P6/FYXDS2OGOHMB8P6.SMALL.jpg Kiteman This is a neat, and very quick little toy that I first came across on the "Happy Scientist" website. A couple of minute's work, and you have a toy to keep the kids happy, a fun craft activity or a hook for a fascinating science lesson.  For the moment, though, what you have is an entry for the Toy...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2011 11:33:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Bouquet-of-Multicolored-Carnations/
Make Multicolored Carnations . . . With Science! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/OJZL/GKAYXZQC/FNCOJZLGKAYXZQC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/OJZL/GKAYXZQC/FNCOJZLGKAYXZQC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/OJZL/GKAYXZQC/FNCOJZLGKAYXZQC.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid Inspired by user NurdRage's video of how to make your flowers glow under UV light, I revisited an old science experiment from middle school.  India and I turned a bland spray of white carnations into this lovely bouquet of multicolored flowers, just in time for Valentine's Day. So come along and j...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:40:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Glow-Sticks-The-Science/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8MK8/GBOTJEXQ/FHR8MK8GBOTJEXQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8MK8/GBOTJEXQ/FHR8MK8GBOTJEXQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8MK8/GBOTJEXQ/FHR8MK8GBOTJEXQ.SMALL.jpg NurdRage We show how to make glow sticks and go through all the chemicals needed as well as how to make different colors. We also talk about the chemistry and scientifically research a proposed mechanism. To make the glow stick mix together the following: 10mL Diethyl Phthalate (solvent) 3mg of fluorescent...
By: NurdRage

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:56:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Savonius-turbine/
Cardboard Savonius Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/58IV/FCEIM1LP/FZK58IVFCEIM1LP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/58IV/FCEIM1LP/FZK58IVFCEIM1LP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/58IV/FCEIM1LP/FZK58IVFCEIM1LP.SMALL.jpg rhackenb Goal: build a Savonius wind turbine made out of cardboard to see whatworks. This is for the turbine only and not the generator itself. The main photo you see is the goal.The need for a working model grew out of frustration trying tojury-rig various designs of a Savonius turbine that in the end wou...
By: rhackenb

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:42:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Homemade-Electric-Telegraph!/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/RJWL/F9T3NIWS/F8CRJWLF9T3NIWS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/RJWL/F9T3NIWS/F8CRJWLF9T3NIWS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/RJWL/F9T3NIWS/F8CRJWLF9T3NIWS.SMALL.jpg johnnyrockstah Make a homemade electronic telegraph for sending morse code messages to family and friends. No soldering required. MATERIALS NEEDED:Two pieces of cardboard (5x7 inches)Two pieces of cardboard (2x4 inches)Duct tapeJumbo paper clipSciccorsThumbtackMini BuzzerRuler One short wireLight bulb from Christm...
By: johnnyrockstah

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:14:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wiimote-Rubens-Tube%3a-Control-Fire-With-Sound!-And/
Wiimote Rubens Tube: Control Fire With Sound! (And a Nintendo Wiimote!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F63/03PD/F5R8MTEZ/F6303PDF5R8MTEZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F63/03PD/F5R8MTEZ/F6303PDF5R8MTEZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F63/03PD/F5R8MTEZ/F6303PDF5R8MTEZ.SMALL.jpg ScaryBunnyMan A Ruben's tube is essentially a demonstration of standing waves in air. Numerous very small holes are drilled at lengths through the top of the tube and propane or a similar gas is fed through it. By forcing sound waves into the tube through a speaker at one end, varying areas of pressure a...
By: ScaryBunnyMan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:09:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Lightning-Wand-a-Handheld-Van-de-Graaff-Genera/
DIY Lightning Wand -- A Handheld Van de Graaff Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/248I/G61ASDY7/FSB248IG61ASDY7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/248I/G61ASDY7/FSB248IG61ASDY7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/248I/G61ASDY7/FSB248IG61ASDY7.SMALL.jpg yardleydobon Most instructions for building a Van de Graaff generator (VDG) are for tabletop models; however VDGs grounded through a person work well enough to make a handheld version possible. The Fun Fly Stick, a popular toy, is an example of a handheld VDG. This instructable will show you how to make your own...
By: yardleydobon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2010 02:33:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Space-Frame-Structure-Force-Sensors/
Space Frame Structure Force Sensors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/8ULH/G1QWAY46/FTX8ULHG1QWAY46.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/8ULH/G1QWAY46/FTX8ULHG1QWAY46.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/8ULH/G1QWAY46/FTX8ULHG1QWAY46.SMALL.jpg kronick Space frames are super efficient structures made entirely from straight pieces of material, joined together at their ends to form complex 3D shapes.They can look like this, this, or this. They can be gigantic, but are also cool on a small scale, like this space frame bench I built.Their advantages i...
By: kronick

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:25:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tsunami-Model/
Tsunami Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/N3IV/G068I98R/FOCN3IVG068I98R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/N3IV/G068I98R/FOCN3IVG068I98R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/N3IV/G068I98R/FOCN3IVG068I98R.SMALL.jpg walkalongaviation Ever wonder what a tsunami is? Turns out tsunami follow the same physics as shallow water waves on an unimaginable scale (where the ocean, miles deep, is shallow compared to the length of the wave). Here 3 gutter segments are duct taped together to create a shallow water wave tank: The 3 sections of...
By: walkalongaviation

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Oct 2009 12:57:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Office-Workers-Portable-Solar-Oven/
The Office Worker's Portable Solar Oven - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FWG/ARE6/G068LSXU/FWGARE6G068LSXU.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWG/ARE6/G068LSXU/FWGARE6G068LSXU.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWG/ARE6/G068LSXU/FWGARE6G068LSXU.SMALL.jpg z0rb In keeping with the grand tradition of creating ways to warm my lunch at work with readily available office supplies, I present for your review, dear reader The Office Worker's Portable Solar Oven. The Situation Due to circumstances beyond my control, my cubicle at work is close to both the bre...
By: z0rb

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:01:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Black-Hole/
Make Your Own: Black Hole Fabricator!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/I8LA/FZQ1GQO9/F5ZI8LAFZQ1GQO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/I8LA/FZQ1GQO9/F5ZI8LAFZQ1GQO9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/I8LA/FZQ1GQO9/F5ZI8LAFZQ1GQO9.SMALL.jpg 007dna This will tell you how to make a real, down to earth black hole. I swear this is a real instructable! Now, if you have the money, I invite you to build this project. Guaranteed that the FBI doesn't blow your house up first. So, I will also tell you that, because I haven't the money, I have not exact...
By: 007dna

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:30:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Buckyball/
Knex Buckyball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/BB5B/FY1ZA49K/FZ9BB5BFY1ZA49K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/BB5B/FY1ZA49K/FZ9BB5BFY1ZA49K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/BB5B/FY1ZA49K/FZ9BB5BFY1ZA49K.SMALL.jpg ergolicious Everyone likes buckyballs, so what I did was make my a buckyball structure out of k'nex. It's fairly easy to build and can be built in about 15 minutes.For this project you will need- 60 full moon connectors- 60 blue flexi rods- 30 normal blue rods150 pieces total. Making the pentagons First thin...
By: ergolicious

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Aug 2009 11:33:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Popsicle-Stick-Bridge/
Popsicle Stick Bridge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/RSKP/FT7PUCE9/FEJRSKPFT7PUCE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/RSKP/FT7PUCE9/FEJRSKPFT7PUCE9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/RSKP/FT7PUCE9/FEJRSKPFT7PUCE9.SMALL.jpg drinkmorecoffee The popsicle stick bridge is a classic science demonstration and competition. Every year many students world-wide build bridges made soley from popsicle sticks and glue, to see which designs can hold the most weight.We built one, using maybe 140 sticks, give or take a few. Not expecting it to hold m...
By: drinkmorecoffee

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:52:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rum-Bubble-Surprise/
Rum Bubble Surprise - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/D06K/FMMD5UOR/FO6D06KFMMD5UOR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/D06K/FMMD5UOR/FO6D06KFMMD5UOR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/D06K/FMMD5UOR/FO6D06KFMMD5UOR.SMALL.jpg Mongpoovian One of the great things about molecular gastronomy is it gives us techniques that allow surprising and unusual elemnts to be incorporated into a dish that would be otherwise impossible.In this riff on bananas foster, a sphere of rum is served on top of a piece of cake and a slice of banana, after be...
By: Mongpoovian

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:35:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugar-Glass/
Sugar Glass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/Z9Q4/FMMCVEVT/FLXZ9Q4FMMCVEVT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/Z9Q4/FMMCVEVT/FLXZ9Q4FMMCVEVT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/Z9Q4/FMMCVEVT/FLXZ9Q4FMMCVEVT.SMALL.jpg ERNesbitt Sugar glass is, at its most basic, a molded lollipop. It is candy which has been molded to look like glass. It has been used in films, and theater for a very long time (in other words, I don't know exactly, but it's been a while). It is hard candy, but to get the right physical properties require...
By: ERNesbitt

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:02:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/V10_vawtsavoniusvertical_axiswindturbineamete/
V10 (vawt,savonius,vertical axis,windturbine,ametek) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/CZZU/FLE1AN0M/FJJCZZUFLE1AN0M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/CZZU/FLE1AN0M/FJJCZZUFLE1AN0M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/CZZU/FLE1AN0M/FJJCZZUFLE1AN0M.SMALL.jpg faroun http://www.vawt.tk Here we go again, building another vawt.With this one I am hoping to get the 100 watts.Here is how I did it.First we need:--5 pvc tube. size 3"X10' (hardware store)$48--3 bike wheels. size 12" (junk yard or ask your kid to use their bikes for a minute) maybe $5--Ametek38 volt (eba...
By: faroun

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:24:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Popsci-5-Minute-Project/
How to Make a Popsci 5-Minute Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/59K4/FKX1AEQ9/F1W59K4FKX1AEQ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/59K4/FKX1AEQ9/F1W59K4FKX1AEQ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/59K4/FKX1AEQ9/F1W59K4FKX1AEQ9.SMALL.jpg popsci5minutes Submit a 5-Minute Project for Popular Science! Each month we feature a cool and handy new project, and we're excited to showcase some ideas from the inventive Instructables community. Sometimes the most basic projects are the most ingenious. So we're looking for projects that are simple, useful, a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:22:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Built-Hydroponics-Unit-for-an-8th-Grade-Scien/
Home Built Hydroponics Unit for an 8th Grade Science Classroom - The Hydroshack Lives Again! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/XSMG/FJ7JE6EQ/FOFXSMGFJ7JE6EQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/XSMG/FJ7JE6EQ/FOFXSMGFJ7JE6EQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/XSMG/FJ7JE6EQ/FOFXSMGFJ7JE6EQ.SMALL.jpg Mikey D My wife teaches 8th grade science. This project "The Hydroshack" is a rendition of one I built over 20 years ago in my college teaching methods class. It is designed specifically for performing experiments in a science class. It therefore incorporates some modifications for flexibility and contro...
By: Mikey D

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:15:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Will-it-Centrifuge-part-3---the-Club-Edition./ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/F65Q/FGAGY9B2/FCFF65QFGAGY9B2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/F65Q/FGAGY9B2/FCFF65QFGAGY9B2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/F65Q/FGAGY9B2/FCFF65QFGAGY9B2.SMALL.jpg Kiteman It had to happen.My science clubbers got wind of the centrifuge's existence, and demanded to have a go with their own samples. Some of them made their own mixtures, just to see if they could be separated by sheer force of gravity.The samples got spun up in batches of four:Batch 1:Hair gel mixed wit...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 13:30:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Rideable-Hovercraft/
Simple Rideable Hovercraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIC/B6GY/F0R12VBI/FICB6GYF0R12VBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIC/B6GY/F0R12VBI/FICB6GYF0R12VBI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIC/B6GY/F0R12VBI/FICB6GYF0R12VBI.SMALL.jpg Spl1nt3rC3ll A large hovercraft that you can ride! I made this before I found instructables so these pictures are the best I could do. Materials 1. Shopvac. 2. Plywood, 3ft or 4 ft square, 3/8in or 1/2in thick. 3. Coffee can lid or other small plastic disk. 4. Tarp 1ft larger then the wood. 5. Electric saber ...
By: Spl1nt3rC3ll

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2007 14:57:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Super-Bouncy-Ball/
Make a Super Bouncy Ball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/6SMG/FB7FBTKH/FBM6SMGFB7FBTKH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/6SMG/FB7FBTKH/FBM6SMGFB7FBTKH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/6SMG/FB7FBTKH/FBM6SMGFB7FBTKH.SMALL.jpg pudi.dk Welcome to my instructable, where I will tell you how to make a great little toy using a chemical reaction, and easy-to-get chemicals.Great science-fun for kids too! Materials needed This bouncy ball is made using a reaction between the two following chemicals:- Alcohol (Ethanol) - You should be...
By: pudi.dk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2008 12:49:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Fresnel-Lens-Deathray-An-Experiment-in-Opti/
Giant Fresnel Lens Deathray: An Experiment in Optics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/KHMU/FAKWPFXT/FYXKHMUFAKWPFXT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/KHMU/FAKWPFXT/FYXKHMUFAKWPFXT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/KHMU/FAKWPFXT/FYXKHMUFAKWPFXT.SMALL.gif DrSimons So you don't have access to your own rail gun or military space laser....but never fear, we'll use the 1000 Watts/m2 of free sunlight in your backyard! But how?....A 13 square foot magnifying glass!Seriously. A solid glass lens that size would be silly, but instead we can use a 4 foot wide Fresnel l...
By: DrSimons

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:42:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Science-Fair---Articulated-Hand--20/
Science Fair - Articulated Hand < $20 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/GJNK/FABRX0GA/FR8GJNKFABRX0GA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/GJNK/FABRX0GA/FR8GJNKFABRX0GA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/GJNK/FABRX0GA/FR8GJNKFABRX0GA.SMALL.jpg rgraylint My niece Sydney needed help for a 7th grade Science Fair project. I helped another friend's daughter (Kaitlin) build an articulated hand for a project in the past and suggested we resurrect the project. The build is fun for the kids and I wanted to try some enhancements on the original idea. Mate...
By: rgraylint

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:17:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crystallization-of-homemade-sodium-acetate/
Crystallization of homemade sodium acetate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/ZH09/FA190DVX/FK3ZH09FA190DVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/ZH09/FA190DVX/FK3ZH09FA190DVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/ZH09/FA190DVX/FK3ZH09FA190DVX.SMALL.jpg indigoandblack (Updated - see end, below)If you've ever wanted to play around with sodium acetate, but you're too much of a nerd to simply go online and buy some from a chemical supply house - noooo, that'd be too easy, you want to make it, from scratch - then this instructable is for you.Inside, I show the whole ...
By: indigoandblack

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:45:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turkey-Time-Tesla-CD-Turbine/
SinkScience with the Tesla CD Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/UGWY/F9056RTB/FJLUGWYF9056RTB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/UGWY/F9056RTB/FJLUGWYF9056RTB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/UGWY/F9056RTB/FJLUGWYF9056RTB.SMALL.jpg mrfixitrick For this Instructable, I have tamed the wild beast "PumpkinCutter" CD Turbine of the last Instructable and made it into a fun, smooth and safe kitchen tool that runs on water faucet pressure! Basic Kitchen Model CD Turbine and Magnetic Coupler. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFMqPWSpmTY This ...
By: mrfixitrick

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:12:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Rheopectic-slime-in-less-than-15-minutes!-It/
Make Rheopectic slime in less than 15 minutes! (It is not Oobleck) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FOP/YM0P/F5Y3TS6M/FOPYM0PF5Y3TS6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOP/YM0P/F5Y3TS6M/FOPYM0PF5Y3TS6M.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOP/YM0P/F5Y3TS6M/FOPYM0PF5Y3TS6M.SMALL.jpg syribia Welcome to my easy slime-making instructable.Update: I added the translucent and more slimy version. Check it out.First, I want to thank the kind help of JustAnotherDave who has done an excellent job editing this instructable. Thank you very much :)I'll show how to make your own high-quality slime (...
By: syribia

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:15:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Rubens--Tube%3a-Soundwaves-in-Fire!/
The Rubens' Tube: Soundwaves in Fire! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FAZ/1YXY/F4WY0J4L/FAZ1YXYF4WY0J4L.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAZ/1YXY/F4WY0J4L/FAZ1YXYF4WY0J4L.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAZ/1YXY/F4WY0J4L/FAZ1YXYF4WY0J4L.SMALL.jpg yourtvlies What could be more entertaining than fire and good music? How about fire that will dance to that music? The following will not only cause flames to pulse to a beat, but it will also allow you to see different wavelengths of audio frequency. The following is my first Instructable, and my entry to the...
By: yourtvlies

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:41:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Enter-the-Amazon.com-%26reg%3b-and-Instructable/
How to Enter the Amazon.com ® and Instructables Science Fair! Over $3,000 in Prizes! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCG/QSX6/F4TLKVQ5/FCGQSX6F4TLKVQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCG/QSX6/F4TLKVQ5/FCGQSX6F4TLKVQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCG/QSX6/F4TLKVQ5/FCGQSX6F4TLKVQ5.SMALL.gif Contest Robot UPDATE: contest extended to Sunday night, 2 September!Sorry about that one- we always try to close on a Sunday night to give you the weekend to post! Use the unexpected time to make your project especially awesome.On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the world's first man-made satellite, S...
By: Contest Robot

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:58:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Optical-Water-Prism/
Optical Water Prism - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F5Q/77WN/F7PCOVJ9/F5Q77WNF7PCOVJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5Q/77WN/F7PCOVJ9/F5Q77WNF7PCOVJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5Q/77WN/F7PCOVJ9/F5Q77WNF7PCOVJ9.SMALL.jpg chooseausername This is an optical prism made of acrylic glass and filled with water.Despite it's far to be a perfect prism, you can use it for personal or classroom basic optical experiments.As it is filled with water, its refractive index is of about 1.33.If it was entirely made of glass or acrylic glass, its ref...
By: chooseausername

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:55:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jacob-s-Ladder-Sculpture-from-found-materials/
Jacob's Ladder Sculpture from found materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXY/D88A/F35J1NNG/FXYD88AF35J1NNG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXY/D88A/F35J1NNG/FXYD88AF35J1NNG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXY/D88A/F35J1NNG/FXYD88AF35J1NNG.SMALL.jpg nemomatic This sculpture is the first product from my artists residency at the San Francisco Dump. Having been a found object kinetic sculptor for many years now I was very pleased to have this opportunity. One of the first things that I found during my time there was an old broken neon sign. I recalled my go...
By: nemomatic

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