http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 09:40:50 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Nike-Plus-holder/
Nike + Plus sensor holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/H9MS/H7431NHN/F12H9MSH7431NHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/H9MS/H7431NHN/F12H9MSH7431NHN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/H9MS/H7431NHN/F12H9MSH7431NHN.SMALL.jpg wanggen Instructions on how to create yet another nike + holder.  I really didn't like any of the other designs so I created this one. Items you need: Nike + Sensor 3/4 inch shrink wrap tubing 2 Large Nails Lighter Paper cut into shape of a triangle Tape Shoes with laces Checking the shrink tubing I f...
By: wanggen

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DIY Infrared Proximity Sensor (Arduino Compatible) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/LXFM/H6MER0K5/F0CLXFMH6MER0K5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/LXFM/H6MER0K5/F0CLXFMH6MER0K5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/LXFM/H6MER0K5/F0CLXFMH6MER0K5.SMALL.jpg xBacon Ever looked on Sparkfun or Adafruit for some cool robot parts, and saw those expensive IR and Ultrasonic proximity sensors? I have, and I really wanted one, but they're so expensive ($30-$40 or more) so I decided that I could make one myself with the parts I had on hand for way less. What I came up...
By: xBacon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:40:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-sun-tracker-circuit/
$2 sun tracker circuit - healthy discussion! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/FKN2/H2WEYL88/F25FKN2H2WEYL88.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/FKN2/H2WEYL88/F25FKN2H2WEYL88.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/FKN2/H2WEYL88/F25FKN2H2WEYL88.SMALL.jpg gtoal My apologies to any of the 1400 or so people who've read this Instructable in the day since it was published; I described an idea I was sure would work, and I was so excited to get it out there where people could try it, that I didn't wait until I could get the parts I needed to fully test it myself...
By: gtoal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:15:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stickytape-Sensors/
Stickytape Sensors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/GHWO/FTVVI29Y/FLBGHWOFTVVI29Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/GHWO/FTVVI29Y/FLBGHWOFTVVI29Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/GHWO/FTVVI29Y/FLBGHWOFTVVI29Y.SMALL.jpg Plusea Simple Pressure and Bend Sensors made from stickytape, Velostat, conductive thread and small pieces of conductive fabric. Basically you just have to get the conductive surface and Velostat ratio right. I find the following methods work best. As little conductive thread as necessary to cover the sen...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:01:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Presure-Switch-Alarm/
Presure Switch Alarm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6U/VJMT/F0E57EB2/F6UVJMTF0E57EB2.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6U/VJMT/F0E57EB2/F6UVJMTF0E57EB2.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6U/VJMT/F0E57EB2/F6UVJMTF0E57EB2.SMALL.jpg robotix An alarm to keep intruders out for practicly no money! Very effective and scares intruders. Extremly easy, maybe to easy. Gather your things. Ok you will need:One medium sized piece of cardboard-strong not flimsy.An alarm or piezo or hor or somthing that makes loud noise.One short piece of wire.A...
By: robotix

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:54:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilt-Activated-Switch/
Tilt Activated Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FM8/38D6/SN5EXCFG0AN/FM838D6SN5EXCFG0AN.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM8/38D6/SN5EXCFG0AN/FM838D6SN5EXCFG0AN.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM8/38D6/SN5EXCFG0AN/FM838D6SN5EXCFG0AN.SMALL.jpg frank26080115 It's a 3 position SPDT switch that closes (on) when tilted. Made with 3 pieces of plastic, a washer, and three machine screws + nuts. I made this switch as a hack for a cheap r/c car controller, inspired by the wiimote controlled car.I just realized, this can also double as a pedometer or a shake se...
By: frank26080115

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