http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 15:22:33 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Jack-Daniels-Independence-Contest-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/HNMC/H6MEVJ9P/F3ZHNMCH6MEVJ9P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/HNMC/H6MEVJ9P/F3ZHNMCH6MEVJ9P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/HNMC/H6MEVJ9P/F3ZHNMCH6MEVJ9P.SMALL.jpg cplemmons DOB 4/3/1962
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 12:10:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Archimedes-Death-Ray-Parabolic-Mirror/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/BWZ8/H5Y9VO46/F26BWZ8H5Y9VO46.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/BWZ8/H5Y9VO46/F26BWZ8H5Y9VO46.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/BWZ8/H5Y9VO46/F26BWZ8H5Y9VO46.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE 95 FEET TARGET. This is the final video in the Archimedes Heat Ray aka Death Ray. I think it would have been possible. Previous tests had the following flaws. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_yCPX8r_9s Flat Mirrors; By adding a mild beNd to the mirror, the light can be concentrated at 100 ft for a...
By: GREENPOWERSCIENCE

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 06:58:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Tetrahedron-Pyramid-and-Perfect-Circle-Solar-C/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/64LG/H5Y9VO2G/F0V64LGH5Y9VO2G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/64LG/H5Y9VO2G/F0V64LGH5Y9VO2G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/64LG/H5Y9VO2G/F0V64LGH5Y9VO2G.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE Published on Apr 15, 2012 by GREENPOWERSCIENCE A tetrahedron is a polyhedron composed of four triangular faces, three of which meet at each vertex.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 06:33:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Siphon-Wave-Generator/
How to Make a Siphon Wave Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/KJKQ/H5E9PTX4/F38KJKQH5E9PTX4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/KJKQ/H5E9PTX4/F38KJKQH5E9PTX4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/KJKQ/H5E9PTX4/F38KJKQH5E9PTX4.SMALL.jpg howtowithmanish Please Rate this Instructable and follow me if you like it. :) I made this project with a person I met in a science internship at the Foundation For Diffusion of Scientific Knowledge. (Saad Ahmed) Please like this page: http://www.facebook.com/FDSKtrust And you can follow their website at : http:...
By: howtowithmanish

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Aug 2012 09:02:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Dirty-Camera-Obscura-to-view-the-Venus-T/
Quick and Dirty Camera Obscura to view the Venus Transit or Solar Eclipses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/JDWS/H2WEM6O4/F43JDWSH2WEM6O4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/JDWS/H2WEM6O4/F43JDWSH2WEM6O4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/JDWS/H2WEM6O4/F43JDWSH2WEM6O4.SMALL.jpg Jetpack5 Update 6/5/2012: It looks like your hole size is a balance between a bigger hole for more light and a smaller hole for a crisper picture. My wife and I were able to see Venus faintly but we didn't get good pictures. This will probably work better for a larger event like an eclipse. I'll admidt that...
By: Jetpack5

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:05:32 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/G3KQ/H2G60719/F7JG3KQH2G60719.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/G3KQ/H2G60719/F7JG3KQH2G60719.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/GKGO/H9G0SYNG/FORGKGOH9G0SYNG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/GKGO/H9G0SYNG/FORGKGOH9G0SYNG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/GKGO/H9G0SYNG/FORGKGOH9G0SYNG.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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 22:53:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-Vehicle/
Solar powered Reverse Trike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/6Y8K/GQYGKK1L/FEA6Y8KGQYGKK1L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/6Y8K/GQYGKK1L/FEA6Y8KGQYGKK1L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/6Y8K/GQYGKK1L/FEA6Y8KGQYGKK1L.SMALL.jpg farrukh khan SOLAR POWERED REVERSE TRIKE Designed and built in just 18 days at the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore in Pakistan,  7 x 3.5 x 4.5 ft (2.13 x 1.06 x 1.37 meter), 132 pound (60 kg) low-rider features a custom built, t-shaped aluminum framework at the front of the vehicle, and the ba...
By: farrukh khan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:59:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Power-1/
Solar Power (Article) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/KQS5/GIJG2HDO/F5LKQS5GIJG2HDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/KQS5/GIJG2HDO/F5LKQS5GIJG2HDO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/KQS5/GIJG2HDO/F5LKQS5GIJG2HDO.SMALL.jpg howitgoes Every project requires energy. It must power the tools and the batteries and the outlets that items are plugged into. With all of the problems that are tied to fossil fuels and so much solar energy out there, why aren’t solar panels everywhere, powering everything? Why can’t we make the switch into ...
By: howitgoes

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:20:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Solar-Cell-TiO2Raspberry-based/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/R2WM/GDVZ36F3/FZ4R2WMGDVZ36F3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/R2WM/GDVZ36F3/FZ4R2WMGDVZ36F3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/R2WM/GDVZ36F3/FZ4R2WMGDVZ36F3.SMALL.jpg NurdRage In this video we produce dye sensitized solar cell based on titanium dioxide and anthocyanin found in raspberries. The indium tin oxide glass was purchased from delta technologies http://www.delta-technologies.com/ The titanium dioxide (anatase type) and potassium iodide and iodine were purchased...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:15:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/On-the-role-of-CO2-in-the-global-warming/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/OMQ5/GC4G0KHO/F69OMQ5GC4G0KHO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/OMQ5/GC4G0KHO/F69OMQ5GC4G0KHO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/OMQ5/GC4G0KHO/F69OMQ5GC4G0KHO.SMALL.jpg grayhead I wanted to study how much carbon dioxide is needed to produce a maximum warming effect in a greenhouse. So, I have build some mini-greenhouses, whose CO2 content were varied and temperatures  measured. Dia 1. Tools for adding the carbon dioxide Dia 2. Mini-greenhouses were directed to sun w...
By: grayhead

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:47:26 PDT 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...
By: peterjacob

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:55:13 PDT 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...
By: peterjacob

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:29:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tub-o-Water-Solar-Heat-Exchanger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/0Y6E/G7CUGJT8/F3N0Y6EG7CUGJT8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/0Y6E/G7CUGJT8/F3N0Y6EG7CUGJT8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/0Y6E/G7CUGJT8/F3N0Y6EG7CUGJT8.SMALL.jpg bennelson Hey Everyone. Here's a simple experiment. I hooked a 4'x10' solar hot water panel up to just a small (3 watt) pump and a 60 foot coil of 3/8th" copper pipe set down in a tub of water. I wanted to see how effective the solar panel would be at transferring heat through that copper coil into the wate...
By: bennelson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:09:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Alternative-to-Scheffler-solar-kitchens/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/QQS6/G68H9ZNH/F7RQQS6G68H9ZNH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/QQS6/G68H9ZNH/F7RQQS6G68H9ZNH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/QQS6/G68H9ZNH/F7RQQS6G68H9ZNH.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician Scheffler solar kitchens are a great solar cooking option.  He has designed a paraboloid that he mounts at one end of an equatorial axis and he puts the kitchen at the other.   The paraboloid rotates slowly all day and the sun shines into the kitchen on the one spot all day too. This provides heat f...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:17:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-solar-heater/
Cheap solar heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/EZ1E/G68HE57Y/FRHEZ1EG68HE57Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/EZ1E/G68HE57Y/FRHEZ1EG68HE57Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/EZ1E/G68HE57Y/FRHEZ1EG68HE57Y.SMALL.jpg unknownpocketnerd A video can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-9wcDqM8qs Here is what you'll need: -Plywood and some assorted pices of wood -Copper tubes, elbows, couplings, connections, etc. -copper or brass sheets -Plumbers solder and paste -A plumbers torch -sand paper -Used engine oil (just a little...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:16:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DC-AC-12V-110V220V-500W-or-more-inverter/
DC-AC 12V -110V/220V 500W or more inverter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/K33Z/G33OXOJL/FM4K33ZG33OXOJL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/K33Z/G33OXOJL/FM4K33ZG33OXOJL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/K33Z/G33OXOJL/FM4K33ZG33OXOJL.SMALL.jpg jerpelea i have constructed this inverter to charge my EV i have 12V DC from solar pannels and i need to recharge my 120V battery pack so i needed an voltage inverter after buying one i have tested it and it blowed in 2 hours so i started building one myself using the ferite transformer and rewired it for ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:05:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Jig-for-designing-solar-cooker-reflectors-for-unat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/0UPS/G23UTZPE/FAQ0UPSG23UTZPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/0UPS/G23UTZPE/FAQ0UPSG23UTZPE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/0UPS/G23UTZPE/FAQ0UPSG23UTZPE.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician I tried this on a small scale model and then scaled up. It can better be  used on a larger scale. You could also  design flat parabolic "plates"  with mirrors  on a sheet of  plywood  to make powerful mock parabolic dishes.  (In that case only one laser shining straight down is needed) This shows  h...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:31:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Wind-Power-Generator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/RS0X/G2HDWB6W/FW3RS0XG2HDWB6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/RS0X/G2HDWB6W/FW3RS0XG2HDWB6W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/RS0X/G2HDWB6W/FW3RS0XG2HDWB6W.SMALL.jpg doctorgig Harvesting the wind for energy is not a new concept.  The origins of using the  winds to to produce mechanical energy are lost in the mists of time . Mankind was using wind power to move his ships and grind his grain at least a couple thousand years ago. With the advent of electricity it was only na...
By: doctorgig

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:35:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Miniball-Wannabe/
Solar Powered Miniball Wannabe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/BFE9/FYTCL421/FX1BFE9FYTCL421.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/BFE9/FYTCL421/FX1BFE9FYTCL421.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/BFE9/FYTCL421/FX1BFE9FYTCL421.SMALL.jpg Solarbotics This miniball project has its roots in the old BEAM Miniball kit published by Solarbotics. It's still a cool kit, so we're going to show you how built a simpler version. This project is spearheaded by Mr. Jerome Demers ( aka Robomaniac ), our intern at Solarbotics! This robot uses a solar engine ci...
By: Solarbotics

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:49:32 PST 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/Why-is-science-not-working-properly/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/OZBR/FGXS2KVP/F30OZBRFGXS2KVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/OZBR/FGXS2KVP/F30OZBRFGXS2KVP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/OZBR/FGXS2KVP/F30OZBRFGXS2KVP.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician  Ambjorn Naeve invented a neat solar device over 30 years ago. But the practical idea and the mathematical concept fell through the cracks in the system.Once upon a time, well to do people did "science" privately for fun. Peer review was not  the formalized process we have now. It was people copying...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Sep 2009 21:38:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-an-art-of-illusion-scene-file-to-make-test-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/C495/FROA0NFV/F7SC495FROA0NFV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/C495/FROA0NFV/F7SC495FROA0NFV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/C495/FROA0NFV/F7SC495FROA0NFV.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician This video shows you how to use an art of illusion scene file to do useful solar testing before you make anything. The scene file will be available for download (It contains parabolic, deep parabolic, and other dishes and you can also make your own. Please feel free to improve the scene file and te...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Aug 2009 17:40:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-stove-using-100-recycled-materials/
Solar powered stove using 100% recycled materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/V8Q0/FU6LR9G3/F2OV8Q0FU6LR9G3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/V8Q0/FU6LR9G3/F2OV8Q0FU6LR9G3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/V8Q0/FU6LR9G3/F2OV8Q0FU6LR9G3.SMALL.jpg desertdog This is an exercise in recycling and alternative energy use. I used a discarded 62 inch satellite dish and used CD's to create this along with materials that I had laying around. Nothing was purchased for this project. Making the base/stand I did not have the base, so I made one from 3" ABS pl...
By: desertdog

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 May 2009 13:19:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multipurpose-Solar-Desalination-Plant/
Multipurpose Solar Desalination Plant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/MM50/FU6LWI2H/FM5MM50FU6LWI2H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/MM50/FU6LWI2H/FM5MM50FU6LWI2H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/MM50/FU6LWI2H/FM5MM50FU6LWI2H.SMALL.jpg girivs The most important need of the day in the present circumstances is potable water. Water resources are getting polluted, developing contries are facing growing shortage of fresh water sources, and arid lands are becoming drier. The solution? Water, water everywhere, not a drop to drink. Yes, the sea ...
By: girivs

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 May 2009 08:41:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-home-made-solar-cell-1/
My home made solar cell step by step - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/KOIO/FU6LR1A6/FEYKOIOFU6LR1A6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/KOIO/FU6LR1A6/FEYKOIOFU6LR1A6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/KOIO/FU6LR1A6/FEYKOIOFU6LR1A6.SMALL.jpg alessiof76 Here is a low power low efficiency photovoltaic cell that you can make you own in the kitchen with materials from the hardware store.This cell is made from cuprous oxide instead of silicon and you can build a working solar cell in 2 hoursto build it i follow this instruction: http://scitoys.com/sc...
By: alessiof76

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 May 2009 06:16:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/my-home-made-solar-cell/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/KOIO/FU6LR1A6/FEYKOIOFU6LR1A6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/KOIO/FU6LR1A6/FEYKOIOFU6LR1A6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/KOIO/FU6LR1A6/FEYKOIOFU6LR1A6.SMALL.jpg alessiof76 how to build a copper oxide solar cell with copper, glue, water, backing soda and a CD case activate annotation on video for more information in english. coming soon a brief tutorial The power output is less than 1mW but is measurable, help me to improve it! Please excuse the errors in translation ...
By: alessiof76

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 May 2009 14:17:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Software-for-solar-design-suggests-improvements-to/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/3D0Y/FTK8AGQ6/FEB3D0YFTK8AGQ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/3D0Y/FTK8AGQ6/FEB3D0YFTK8AGQ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/3D0Y/FTK8AGQ6/FEB3D0YFTK8AGQ6.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician The video at http://blip.tv/file/2429375/ is about using software to help design better reflectors for solar cookers. and the video above shows some of the first results of tests made using this software. Do you think it is worth it? If you do, start using the software and design a great dish! Havi...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:18:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Solar-Car/
Mini Solar Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/1SQR/FTM73SEK/FOH1SQRFTM73SEK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/1SQR/FTM73SEK/FOH1SQRFTM73SEK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/1SQR/FTM73SEK/FOH1SQRFTM73SEK.SMALL.jpg niranj_1994 Solar Power begins its journey 1,000,000 years ago at the heat of the sun where matter is being to energy at a sub-atomic level. The Sun's energy reaches the surface of the Earth with a power of one kilowatt per square metre(1.1 horsepower per square yard). Parts needed 1.C...
By: niranj_1994

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:27:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Heliostat-experiment-and-finding-true-north-with-e/
This instructable is not complete and I am not currently working on it.Heliostat experiment and finding true north with equatorial mount. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/R698/FRXW6PAK/F2IR698FRXW6PAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/R698/FRXW6PAK/F2IR698FRXW6PAK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/R698/FRXW6PAK/F2IR698FRXW6PAK.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician If a mirror revolves on equatorial mount at 7.5 degrees per hour will it cast the light of the sun in the same direction all day?This is a very low tech experiment so that I can better understand heliostats. I do this experiment because of my lack of understanding of heliostats, because of an answ...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:27:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-software-to-design-a-better-solar-cooker/
Software for solar design. Help improve the explanation. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/WVA3/FS6PQ190/F4CWVA3FS6PQ190.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/WVA3/FS6PQ190/F4CWVA3FS6PQ190.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/WVA3/FS6PQ190/F4CWVA3FS6PQ190.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician It IS working! 2august 2009 and the latest scene file is wfunnelandotherstiltedforward and is available for download and improvement belowhttp://blip.tv/file/2429375/ is the latest how to about using the art of illusion software.check it out! (It is 11 minutes but worth it and I could not edit the ...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:12:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Ni-cad-or-Ni-mh-battery-charger/
Solar Ni-cad or Ni-mh battery charger. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/1LYP/FRD83ZIQ/FC11LYPFRD83ZIQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/1LYP/FRD83ZIQ/FC11LYPFRD83ZIQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/1LYP/FRD83ZIQ/FC11LYPFRD83ZIQ.SMALL.jpg itsthatsguy hey guys i broke my wrist this instructable took awhile lol. anyway this is a way to charge 2 batteries of your choice using the sun!every material used as recycledif you like this instructable please vote for it in the epilog '09 contesti used my scanner to get this pic. Materials: -an old broke...
By: itsthatsguy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:00:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Thermally-Pumped-Hydroponic-System/
Solar Thermally Pumped Hydroponic System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/NZMT/FPWWQJ0N/FO5NZMTFPWWQJ0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/NZMT/FPWWQJ0N/FO5NZMTFPWWQJ0N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/NZMT/FPWWQJ0N/FO5NZMTFPWWQJ0N.SMALL.jpg Tool Using Animal This is a small scale test system for the idea of using temperature differentials to operate a ebb and flow hydroponic system.The theory behind it is the idea gas law PV=mRT. That is an increase in temperature in the gas trapped in the reservoir leads to an increase in volume of the gas. Materials...
By: Tool Using Animal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:44:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Array-Geometry/
Solar Array Geometry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/I4AC/FPQLBQD9/FLTI4ACFPQLBQD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/I4AC/FPQLBQD9/FLTI4ACFPQLBQD9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/I4AC/FPQLBQD9/FLTI4ACFPQLBQD9.SMALL.jpg Mud Stuffin I looked and beheld a man with a measuring stick in his hand.. Zacharia 2:1Its extremely difficult and dangerous to corectly align the mirror facets in a segmented solar reflector. Before starting construction, an array builder needs to know the formulas needed to get t...
By: Mud Stuffin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:54:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Compound-parabolic-dish-making-a-template-with-te/
"Compound" parabolic solar cooker, make a template with technical drawing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/GJSC/FOHU3P97/FZIGJSCFOHU3P97.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/GJSC/FOHU3P97/FZIGJSCFOHU3P97.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/GJSC/FOHU3P97/FZIGJSCFOHU3P97.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician Compound parabolic dishes have a super advantage over parabolic dishes. You rarely have to reposition them as the sun moves. So you can leave them unattended for long periods!There are many possible compound parabolic dish configurations and rather than me try to satisfy everyone, I though it would...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:50:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paddling-pool-solar-water-heater/
Paddling pool solar water heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/631J/FNZABXZB/FA9631JFNZABXZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/631J/FNZABXZB/FA9631JFNZABXZB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/631J/FNZABXZB/FA9631JFNZABXZB.SMALL.jpg manuka Simple & CHEAP backyard solar water heater, based around a kids clam shell paddling pool! The approach uses a wide & shallow (100-150mm) water tight container,& in high summer (or with high angle tropical sun) this readily provides 60 litres of shower temperature water.  It can be left at ground lev...
By: manuka

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2008 04:00:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Boat-Kit-KidWind-Project/
Solar Boat Kit :: KidWind Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/T2OB/FLROLXC1/FS7T2OBFLROLXC1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/T2OB/FLROLXC1/FS7T2OBFLROLXC1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/T2OB/FLROLXC1/FS7T2OBFLROLXC1.SMALL.gif kidwindrob This tutorial by KidWind provides details for making a solar boat for a class or hobby project.Build the best boat you can and race your friends! Solar Power Basics This boat is powered by solar panels or solar cells, which harness light energy from the sun to produce electricity. When light from...
By: kidwindrob

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:46:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Optics-experiments-on-the-cheap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/YCD0/FKOF7I42/FYJYCD0FKOF7I42.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/YCD0/FKOF7I42/FYJYCD0FKOF7I42.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/YCD0/FKOF7I42/FYJYCD0FKOF7I42.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician This video shows a simple way to test your optics for solar reflectors before you make them. I tried (and failed) to find software to do this.Perhaps it is a good thing that I failed! You can find info about compound parabolics at http://www.fossilfreedom.com/increase-output.html and at http://ww...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Sep 2008 20:45:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Strong-Simple-Sun-Tracker/
A Strong Simple Sun Tracker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/OAG1/FKLD2LGA/F6POAG1FKLD2LGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/OAG1/FKLD2LGA/F6POAG1FKLD2LGA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/OAG1/FKLD2LGA/F6POAG1FKLD2LGA.SMALL.jpg Mud Stuffin Build a big array of mirrors for a solar collector and you still have one problem, it has to follow the sun as it travels across the sky. Solar trackers are expensive and complicated. Heres one that is simple, cheap and strong. You can make it from parts found in the hardware store and garage sale...
By: Mud Stuffin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:10:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/solar-rc-conversion/
Solar rc conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FHI/LL4O/FJNELB4W/FHILL4OFJNELB4W.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHI/LL4O/FJNELB4W/FHILL4OFJNELB4W.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHI/LL4O/FJNELB4W/FHILL4OFJNELB4W.SMALL.jpg Mr.NHRA This instructable will teach you how to use the sun to your advantage. Those silly little remote controlled cars always drain the life from my perfectly good batteries and i wanted them to stop, it's really not nice you know! To solve the problem i bought some rechargeable ones but then i had to tak...
By: Mr.NHRA

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Aug 2008 17:49:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clock-based-dripper-tracker-for-solar-cookers-and-/
Adapt a clock today! Cheap trackers boost solar panel and solar cooker performance. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/OZBR/FGXS2KVP/F30OZBRFGXS2KVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/OZBR/FGXS2KVP/F30OZBRFGXS2KVP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/OZBR/FGXS2KVP/F30OZBRFGXS2KVP.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician The Sun's path across the sky has been known and has been predictable for a very long time. People with solar panels and solar cookers take either a high tech approach to solar tracking (light detecting electronics, etc or they manually adjust the cooker or panel. High tech is very expensive and ma...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:24:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Listen-to-Light/
How to Listen to Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F36/95FG/FG8LNB8K/F3695FGFG8LNB8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F36/95FG/FG8LNB8K/F3695FGFG8LNB8K.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F36/95FG/FG8LNB8K/F3695FGFG8LNB8K.SMALL.jpg Jack A Lopez The human eye cannot discern flicker with a frequency greater than roughly 30 Hz. A light turning on and off faster than this does not appear to be turning on and off. Instead it appears to have a constant intensity to the eye.Human ears however are much faster, that is, better able to perceive a si...
By: Jack A Lopez

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 03:16:59 PDT 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/Naff-Movie-into--DVD-Spectra-/
Naff Movie into 'DVD Spectra' - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FVN/1LN1/7KNEZR7CA93/FVN1LN17KNEZR7CA93.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVN/1LN1/7KNEZR7CA93/FVN1LN17KNEZR7CA93.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVN/1LN1/7KNEZR7CA93/FVN1LN17KNEZR7CA93.SMALL.jpg DoWatt Everyone has at least one DVD they are ashamed of buying. You know, the DVD that was 'a good idea at the time', was watched half way through and then consigned to the back of the DVD rack, 'hidden' from prying eyes. This instructable makes some use of that mistaken purchase. This idea came out of m...
By: DoWatt

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