http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:59:48 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-pencil-drawing-into-a-capacitive-sensor-for/
Turn a pencil drawing into a capacitive sensor for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SMALL.jpg alan.chatham Did you know?  You can make pencil drawings reactive to touch for use with your projects!  It's really easy, and gives you a lot of flexibility in making interfaces for whatever microcontroller project you're making.  I put this together as part of my UnoJoy project, where we're using the Arduino as...
By: alan.chatham

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 02:19:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Beam-Alarm-System-1/
Laser Beam Alarm System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/HQ1Q/H1Y0BO5A/FJIHQ1QH1Y0BO5A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/HQ1Q/H1Y0BO5A/FJIHQ1QH1Y0BO5A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/HQ1Q/H1Y0BO5A/FJIHQ1QH1Y0BO5A.SMALL.jpg norbizzle12 Do you need a portable alarm system? Something cheap but very effective? Then this covert laser alarm system is the one for you. I have seen a few laser alarm instructables, but they all only trigger the alarm while the beam is broken. This alarm is set up to use any regular laser pointer and the re...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 23:18:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fast-Online-Degrees/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/RPU2/H1YOJEJU/F68RPU2H1YOJEJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/RPU2/H1YOJEJU/F68RPU2H1YOJEJU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/RPU2/H1YOJEJU/F68RPU2H1YOJEJU.SMALL.jpg wolfson96 Dr Steven Wolfson of Tanglewood Smiles Houston Texas has over 20 years experience in general and cosmetic dentistry. Call this houston cosmetic dentist for a consultation appointment. http://www.tanglewoodsmiles.com/cosmetic-implant-dentistry-houston-tx/
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 23:31:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/add-music-to-your-room-enter-your-room-with-music/
add music to your room/ enter your room with music - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/9SUE/H2BMNUDQ/FES9SUEH2BMNUDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/9SUE/H2BMNUDQ/FES9SUEH2BMNUDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/9SUE/H2BMNUDQ/FES9SUEH2BMNUDQ.SMALL.jpg ade souza things need:- I) old mp3 with inbuilt speaker or ever cheap mp3 player will do. II)Insulated copper wires. III) solder IV)battery 3v V)touch switch found in CD roms. VI)speaker motor metal strips connection the wires from the switch should be connected to the battery and motor. the axle or the...
By: ade souza

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 07:34:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PIR-Alarm-Arduino-Motion-Sensor-with-Encasing/
PIR Alarm Arduino Motion Sensor (with Encasing) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/Z8BG/H1KHACIJ/FVXZ8BGH1KHACIJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/Z8BG/H1KHACIJ/FVXZ8BGH1KHACIJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/Z8BG/H1KHACIJ/FVXZ8BGH1KHACIJ.SMALL.jpg chuck4747 This is a guide on how to make a motion detector with an arduino! Enjoy! Items Needed Arduino Uno microcontroller Breadboard, Mini PIR sensor, SE-10 Jumper wires Piezo Buzzer LED, any size or type Plywood(optional) Wire the Arduino to the breadboard Connect Digital 2 (on the Arduino), 5V, and ...
By: chuck4747

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 18:40:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-enclosure-with-living-hinge-lid/
Laser cut enclosure with living hinge lid - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/ULAJ/H2A76P69/FRSULAJH2A76P69.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/ULAJ/H2A76P69/FRSULAJH2A76P69.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/ULAJ/H2A76P69/FRSULAJH2A76P69.SMALL.jpg fasaxc This instructable shows how I made a laser cut box with a curved lid to house a wireless sensor node.  I made it at Techshop SF.  The node measures temperature and relays its measurements to a central logger so that I can plot graphs from the data.  The box needs a port for the antenna, good air flo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:15:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flat-security-system-with-GSM-alarm/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/JF7S/H1ERMYVR/FRJJF7SH1ERMYVR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/JF7S/H1ERMYVR/FRJJF7SH1ERMYVR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/JF7S/H1ERMYVR/FRJJF7SH1ERMYVR.SMALL.jpg Mirio46x Hello, i would like to build flat alarm with gsm calling warning to my mobile phone. I read some topic about alarm working this way, but i could not find this concrete schema. My components: 1.) Building kit of Alarm station  http://www.sos.sk/?str=371&artnum=9627 2.) Motion senzor PIR lx 39  ht...
By: Mirio46x

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:24:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/12V-Fan-Controlled-by-temperature/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/JZ2R/H0OIUHB9/FZNJZ2RH0OIUHB9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/JZ2R/H0OIUHB9/FZNJZ2RH0OIUHB9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/JZ2R/H0OIUHB9/FZNJZ2RH0OIUHB9.SMALL.jpg Spiky1987 Hi,    This iis alittle project i wanted to make because, when I use my playstation as my sound system, the cabinet become hot ( when the door is closed ) and I wanted to add some automated cooling in it. The circuit is very very simple. I only use a TL081 as a comparator.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 13:26:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wateringsystem-with-old-CD-Rom-Drive/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/MAUF/H0KKWTD4/FX2MAUFH0KKWTD4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/MAUF/H0KKWTD4/FX2MAUFH0KKWTD4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/MAUF/H0KKWTD4/FX2MAUFH0KKWTD4.SMALL.jpg robi_h I had the problem that the seed always ran out of water while I was at work. I found out that the best way to water the seeds was to spray on them with a spraybottle, so I came up with little setup: What I used: SprayBottle 12V Power Supply Broken CD Rom Drive 2 Resistors Arduino Uno TIP120 Darlin...
By: robi_h

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 10:56:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-attiny-colour-sensor/
Build your own (at)tiny colour sensor. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/A2Y5/GZUASP9U/FTSA2Y5GZUASP9U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/A2Y5/GZUASP9U/FTSA2Y5GZUASP9U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/A2Y5/GZUASP9U/FTSA2Y5GZUASP9U.SMALL.jpg janw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IMPORTANT: I am giving away a gift pack to someone who improves my code and makes a project with the sensor. Read more about it in the last step. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A few months ago, I saw an instructable...
By: janw

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:09:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Liquid-Level-Sensor/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/PXEL/H01NAA8P/F75PXELH01NAA8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/PXEL/H01NAA8P/F75PXELH01NAA8P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/PXEL/H01NAA8P/F75PXELH01NAA8P.SMALL.jpg nachiketa I wanted to make a Water level control sensor but of non contact non Electronic & cheap one ! Took Plastic hand pump, Removed Rubber 'O' ring from the Piston So now the piston moves freely without any friction Cut liquid container and fixed with Epoxy in to Piston drilling a hole. Ceramic magnet ( ...
By: nachiketa

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:47:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paintbrush-Stylus-Detecting-Color-to-Control-Comp/
Paintbrush Stylus: Detecting Color to Control Computer Cursor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/29MH/GZKGLQL6/FPY29MHGZKGLQL6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/29MH/GZKGLQL6/FPY29MHGZKGLQL6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/29MH/GZKGLQL6/FPY29MHGZKGLQL6.SMALL.jpg jfurnish This project used a photo-cell mounted at the tip of a paintbrush to detect position on a grid of color. The photo-cell was linked to a Picoboard http://www.picocricket.com/picoboard.html, which interacted with a Scratch http://scratch.mit.edu/ program. Required Materials: In order to complete thi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:41:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iphone-apidictor-for-acoustal-beehive-swarm-detect/
iphone apidictor for acoustal beehive swarm detection - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/CVWD/GZGBNPLB/F15CVWDGZGBNPLB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/CVWD/GZGBNPLB/F15CVWDGZGBNPLB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/CVWD/GZGBNPLB/F15CVWDGZGBNPLB.SMALL.jpg hydronics I've always been fascinated by colony insects.... need good quote here... I came across an article about Eddie Woods and his acoustical swarm detection machine, the Apidictor.  There are tons of beehives in my community and I wanted to get involved so I studied Eddie's work and applied an iphone ap...
By: hydronics

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 09:54:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-USB-Temperature-Humidity-Datalogger/
Wireless USB Temperature & Humidity Datalogger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/LJAM/GYVDHZE9/F5NLJAMGYVDHZE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/LJAM/GYVDHZE9/F5NLJAMGYVDHZE9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/LJAM/GYVDHZE9/F5NLJAMGYVDHZE9.SMALL.jpg aytacgul Parts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ U-EC6 USB Emulator Debugger source RF-2410M source1 / source2 RF-2410U source1 / source2 SHT11 Digital Humidity & Temperature Sensor ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:45:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-charger-with-day-night-switch-v2/
Solar charger with day night switch v2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/H089/GYTY1PQS/FZUH089GYTY1PQS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/H089/GYTY1PQS/FZUH089GYTY1PQS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/H089/GYTY1PQS/FZUH089GYTY1PQS.SMALL.jpg marfru Well this is actually my 3rd version 2nd published one in a attempt a building a self contained system to get part of my lighting and drip hydroponics system off the grid. What I have done is to link up a 15w, 1.2 A solar pannel to 2 by 7.2 AH batteries. This I run trough a controller that charges ...
By: marfru

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:58:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-charger-with-day-night-switch/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/23W5/GXL5P5PB/FPO23W5GXL5P5PB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/23W5/GXL5P5PB/FPO23W5GXL5P5PB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/23W5/GXL5P5PB/FPO23W5GXL5P5PB.SMALL.jpg marfru Well this is my first attempt a building a self contained system ... one small step to getting off the grid. What I have done is to link up a 15w, 1.2 A solar pannel to 2 by 7.2 AH batteries. This I run trough a controller that charges the batteries during the day and then runs the lights at night. ...
By: marfru

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:27:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-lovely-giftbox-with-light-glow-on-snap/
A lovely giftbox with light glow on snap. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/6Z6F/GWF65IK7/FNI6Z6FGWF65IK7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/6Z6F/GWF65IK7/FNI6Z6FGWF65IK7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/6Z6F/GWF65IK7/FNI6Z6FGWF65IK7.SMALL.jpg handsome_devil This project is about how to make a nice romantic pleasing gift box…..i made this model so that I can put a nice watch in the center or a chain or a ring or any gift able …..and I added a clap switch which s optional…..making the box glow once I clap…..givin a surprise…..its very simple and very eas...
By: handsome_devil

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:14:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Open-Source-Temperature-Controller-Appliance-Heat/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/CN6A/GW3WXC7K/FJJCN6AGW3WXC7K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/CN6A/GW3WXC7K/FJJCN6AGW3WXC7K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/CN6A/GW3WXC7K/FJJCN6AGW3WXC7K.SMALL.jpg casuprock Here's a heat exchanger demo using the open source temperature controller. Full heat exchanger available here Intelligent controller, schematics, and code available here The open source temperature controller allows you the flexibility to control DC appliances based on the temperature of two the...
By: casuprock

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:43:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Garage-Door-Open-Indicator-Light/
Garage Door Open Indicator Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/4OXE/GVVPVE1D/FAJ4OXEGVVPVE1D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/4OXE/GVVPVE1D/FAJ4OXEGVVPVE1D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/4OXE/GVVPVE1D/FAJ4OXEGVVPVE1D.SMALL.jpg stevemoseley This Instructable will explain how to make a simple flashing LED indicator to let you know when your garage door is open. At the end of the day I was always checking the overhead garage door on my house to make sure it was closed.  I decided to install a flashing LED light that would let me know wh...
By: stevemoseley

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:41:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-an-RGB-LED-to-Detect-Colours/
Using an RGB LED to Detect Colours - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/Q9XP/GVXH9Y9C/FS2Q9XPGVXH9Y9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/Q9XP/GVXH9Y9C/FS2Q9XPGVXH9Y9C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/Q9XP/GVXH9Y9C/FS2Q9XPGVXH9Y9C.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver I am going to show you how you can use an RGB LED and a Cds photocell as a colour sensor for a micro-controller. I will illustrate the method to retrieve a colour using Arduino, and I will show you a how you can verify the colour being scanned with a small Processing sketch. We will be making this ...
By: fjordcarver

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:55:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocking-Rooster-Radio-Hacking-a-radio-to-turn-on/
Rocking Rooster Radio - Hacking a radio to turn on when the sun rises - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/5OWK/GVOX0X73/FLB5OWKGVOX0X73.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/5OWK/GVOX0X73/FLB5OWKGVOX0X73.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/5OWK/GVOX0X73/FLB5OWKGVOX0X73.SMALL.jpg f1nn1an For a University project we were to redesign an existing radio to add value. I know people like to listen to the radio in the morning when they wake up.The Rocking RoosterRadio uses a light sensor to automatically turn itself on when the sun rises. This radio is suitable for all users, from studen...
By: f1nn1an

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 13:23:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-earthquake-sensor/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/DTDH/GVSACPCI/FQ6DTDHGVSACPCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/DTDH/GVSACPCI/FQ6DTDHGVSACPCI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/DTDH/GVSACPCI/FQ6DTDHGVSACPCI.SMALL.jpg andrewblog An earthquake sensor can be an useful safety device, because it feels the small tremor of the primary wave and puts out a sound alarm, some seconds before the big earthquake.  Surely we can not go outside within few seconds, but under a table we get more saving chances. Many earthquake sensors avail...
By: andrewblog

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 15:45:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-wind-up-tank-know-not-to-go-over-the/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/CNSF/GVOX0GJ3/F7NCNSFGVOX0GJ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/CNSF/GVOX0GJ3/F7NCNSFGVOX0GJ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/CNSF/GVOX0GJ3/F7NCNSFGVOX0GJ3.SMALL.jpg prestontim505 Hi, Prestontim505 here, with my first ever instructable! It is quite simple.  You have to unscrew the body, take out the 'input' wire and screw it back on. Then, you add the sensory techonlogy ( I don't  know the real name, but the bit that is squared) then it will detect where surfaces stop and it ...
By: prestontim505

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2011 09:55:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilt-Switches-Made-from-Bottles-of-Craft-Beads/
Tilt Switches Made from Bottles of Craft Beads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/MCXW/GVA8VP5E/FTVMCXWGVA8VP5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/MCXW/GVA8VP5E/FTVMCXWGVA8VP5E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/MCXW/GVA8VP5E/FTVMCXWGVA8VP5E.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver If you are looking for a mercury-free tilt switch that you can make yourself on the cheap and quick as I was, then follow along and I will show you how to make some from little tiny bottles of crafting beads. Stuff you Need In order to make something similar, you will need.... a small bottle...
By: fjordcarver

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 09:25:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SIMPLE-WATER-DETECTOR-EVER/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/ER2X/GVMITFUJ/FVUER2XGVMITFUJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/ER2X/GVMITFUJ/FVUER2XGVMITFUJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/ER2X/GVMITFUJ/FVUER2XGVMITFUJ.SMALL.jpg ajinkyadixit Hi i am ajinkya this is my first Instructable -SIMPLE WATER DETECTOR For this project u will need the following parts: 1.IC 555 timer-1 2.Small size generel purpose PCB(Single Sided)-2 3.Buzzer-1 4.Red LED(5mm)-1 5.electrolytic capacitor-2.2uF -1 6.Resistor's-R1=1k Ohm                         R2=100...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 01:44:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Planting-Subway-Grates-Step-by-Step-Instruction-1/
Planting Subway Grates: Step by Step Instruction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/Q9OK/GVIYJVYN/F29Q9OKGVIYJVYN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/Q9OK/GVIYJVYN/F29Q9OKGVIYJVYN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/Q9OK/GVIYJVYN/F29Q9OKGVIYJVYN.SMALL.jpg GreatestGrates The premise of this project is to start a conversation about the potential for plants to filter the air flow from underground networks that exist in our cities. The spaces in between subway tunnels and the sidewalk/street surface can be metaphorically perceived as membranes within our city, and some...
By: GreatestGrates

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:50:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Modifying-120deg-viewing-angle-infrared-rear-view-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/9F9Y/GVJCIZOF/F329F9YGVJCIZOF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/9F9Y/GVJCIZOF/F329F9YGVJCIZOF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/9F9Y/GVJCIZOF/F329F9YGVJCIZOF.SMALL.jpg bbarenz These cameras can be purchased from ebay for a little as $15.  They are great for security cameras as they have a wide viewing angle and clear image however out of the box the camera comes with a trapezoidal grid superimposed on the video signal and the video image mirrored. These instructions will ...
By: bbarenz

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:47:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Classic-iPod-like-media-control-for-Sonos/
Classic iPod like media control for Sonos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/SAU1/GVIYN3KZ/FXJSAU1GVIYN3KZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/SAU1/GVIYN3KZ/FXJSAU1GVIYN3KZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/SAU1/GVIYN3KZ/FXJSAU1GVIYN3KZ.SMALL.jpg zmashiah I got very curious about TI new MSP430 LaunchPad board ($ 4.5) and the boosterpack ($ 10) they offer for touch sensor. So, bought those to control my Sonos player. First experience with the demo software they made to have the unit control Media Player did not work too good actually. Only the Volume ...
By: zmashiah

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:17:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sensitive-Tilt-Trigger/
Sensitive Tilt Trigger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/Q37U/GVZQ6IVC/F38Q37UGVZQ6IVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/Q37U/GVZQ6IVC/F38Q37UGVZQ6IVC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/Q37U/GVZQ6IVC/F38Q37UGVZQ6IVC.SMALL.jpg Captain Napalm Designed for any purpose that might need a very sensitive, any-direction, do-not-tilt switch. This instruction describes construction of: 1) My initial, hand-built prototype, thrown together in a single afternoon out of spare parts merely as proof of concept; 2) The follow-on, 2nd generation prototy...
By: Captain Napalm

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:49:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Light-Detector-with-Sensitivity-Control-No/
Simple Light Detector with Sensitivity Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/IXR5/GU6PH4IC/FW2IXR5GU6PH4IC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/IXR5/GU6PH4IC/FW2IXR5GU6PH4IC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/IXR5/GU6PH4IC/FW2IXR5GU6PH4IC.SMALL.jpg WolfKodi Light detectors are one of the most popular sensor and they are commonly found in many real-world applications. They are widely used by electronic hobbyists and projects because they are practical and intriguing yet surprising easy to construct. This instructable will guide and show you how easy it ...
By: WolfKodi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:04:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motion-Sensing-Flasher-with-SFX/
Motion Sensing Flasher with SFX - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/9U20/GTXKGS1J/FU49U20GTXKGS1J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/9U20/GTXKGS1J/FU49U20GTXKGS1J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/9U20/GTXKGS1J/FU49U20GTXKGS1J.SMALL.jpg circuitmage This instructable covers a moderately simply way to put a few electronics gadgets together to make an automated Halloween greeting device, complete with flasher and sound effect box! For about 2 years I have wanted to put this thing together. Finally, I spent about half of my last Sunday and have ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:44:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smoke-Detector-Rework-For-Remote-Use-With-Experime/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TR2A/GTV9WNRX/FLGTR2AGTV9WNRX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TR2A/GTV9WNRX/FLGTR2AGTV9WNRX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TR2A/GTV9WNRX/FLGTR2AGTV9WNRX.SMALL.jpg dalmond1 One of the guys on our forum (TEEP forum) came up with the great idea of placing a Smoke Alarm over his Bedini work station, I have gone a little further with this idea. I do all my experiments out in the Shed, if I put a smoke alarm out the and something was to happen over night I would have no id...
By: dalmond1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:09:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Pill-Bottle-Tip-Switch/
DIY Pill Bottle Tip Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/Z1GX/GSNQRE81/F2MZ1GXGSNQRE81.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/Z1GX/GSNQRE81/F2MZ1GXGSNQRE81.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/Z1GX/GSNQRE81/F2MZ1GXGSNQRE81.SMALL.jpg onebrokenneck I needed a tip switch for a project at work to determine when a moving piece of equipment had lowered into position. My inspiration came from a tilt switch I saw inside of a pinball machine which consisted of a swinging pendulum and a conductive loop around it that completed the circuit when you sho...
By: onebrokenneck

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:47:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vernier-Sensors-and-Arduino-or-Teensy-for-Data-L/
Vernier Sensors and Arduino (or Teensy) for Data Logging - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/CUW1/GSK4CC1D/FO4CUW1GSK4CC1D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/CUW1/GSK4CC1D/FO4CUW1GSK4CC1D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/CUW1/GSK4CC1D/FO4CUW1GSK4CC1D.SMALL.jpg MisterHay Let's look at how to collect data from Vernier educational sensors using an Arduino-compatible microcontroller development board. If you just need to interface one probe with a computer and want everything to work, you should probably buy a Vernier Go!Link, but I was looking for something a little ...
By: MisterHay

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:05:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-magnetic-sensor/
how to make a reed switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/HMT3/GS3BC15Y/FCMHMT3GS3BC15Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/HMT3/GS3BC15Y/FCMHMT3GS3BC15Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/HMT3/GS3BC15Y/FCMHMT3GS3BC15Y.SMALL.jpg Mahmoud Alaa how to make a sample magnetic sensor on the cheap materials : 1 match box 2 paper clib 2 wires 1 piece of foil tabe a small circuit for test  make the case and now we will make the case out of the match box add the aluminum foil to the case and now we will add the aluminum foil to the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 09:40:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Analog-IN-13-bargraph-Nixie-tube-thermometer/
Analog IN-13 bargraph Nixie tube thermometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/DAKH/GS3BDROU/F80DAKHGS3BDROU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/DAKH/GS3BDROU/F80DAKHGS3BDROU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/DAKH/GS3BDROU/F80DAKHGS3BDROU.SMALL.jpg z097dsa This is a project for a Russian IN-13 bargraph Nixie tube to use it as an indoor room thermometer. It is named "NixieTherm" and is also available as a fully complete kit incl. enclosure as shown at www.Nixiekits.eu The IN-13 is a special construct of a gas discharge Neon display and works similar t...
By: z097dsa

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 01:39:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mouse-Trap-Speed/
Mouse Trap Speed! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/RBAB/GRN96K0F/F11RBABGRN96K0F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/RBAB/GRN96K0F/F11RBABGRN96K0F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/RBAB/GRN96K0F/F11RBABGRN96K0F.SMALL.jpg LargeMouthBass I had been wondering for some time just how fast a mouse trap takes to slam shut once it has been tripped. What follows is a description of a simple way to measure the closing speed, along with the results I obtained. The trap I used was a classic Victor brand mouse trap. This is the kind that uses...
By: LargeMouthBass

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:25:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-tv-remote-sensor-module/
How to make a tv remote sensor module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/69WQ/GP7IGABS/FV369WQGP7IGABS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/69WQ/GP7IGABS/FV369WQGP7IGABS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/69WQ/GP7IGABS/FV369WQGP7IGABS.SMALL.jpg amruth Hi everyone i am going to show u how to make a IR module which senses and tells wether the tv remote is working or not. The TSOP 1738 works as a LDR ( light dependent resistant) which senses IR(Infra red). When u press the buttons on the remote the sensor senses it and gives power to the LED and the...
By: amruth

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jul 2011 10:16:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-motion-sensor-triggered-alarm-with-a-wire/
Portable wireless motion sensor triggered alarm with a wireless doorbell and an airwick motion sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/BDRL/GP6ZFHQ0/FZ5BDRLGP6ZFHQ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/BDRL/GP6ZFHQ0/FZ5BDRLGP6ZFHQ0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/BDRL/GP6ZFHQ0/FZ5BDRLGP6ZFHQ0.SMALL.jpg Tkdwn I had the idea to combine these two items for some time now, so when a local store got the wireless doorbell for about 11,50USD I just had to buy it.... Parts and tools needed: Soldering station Screwdriver Something to cut the pcb Wires 1x tip31 transistor 1x Airwick motion sensor 1x Wireless door...
By: Tkdwn

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:26:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Touch-Glove/
The Touch Glove - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/JMFH/GYQET14N/F3YJMFHGYQET14N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/JMFH/GYQET14N/F3YJMFHGYQET14N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/JMFH/GYQET14N/F3YJMFHGYQET14N.SMALL.jpg allys727 The Touch Glove is an interactive piece intended for a user to experience the touch environment in a new and exciting way. Now, understanding texture is not only experienced by one’s sense of touch, but with the help of this glove, texture and touch can be experienced through the use of visual cues ...
By: allys727

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2011 23:02:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-and-Tilt-Sensor-Sleeve/
Sound and Tilt Sensor Sleeve - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/F0XF/GONGNPQI/FMQF0XFGONGNPQI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/F0XF/GONGNPQI/FMQF0XFGONGNPQI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/F0XF/GONGNPQI/FMQF0XFGONGNPQI.SMALL.jpg CacophonousCreations Hopefully, by the end of this instructable, you'll be able to use Aniomagic components to control LEDs using a sound sensor and other LEDs via the same power source by a tilt sensor! What you'll need: Conductive thread (4-ply minimum, 2-ply breaks too easily) 5 LED boards from Aniomagic 5 Sequins f...
By: CacophonousCreations

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2011 19:48:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DS18B2O-Temperature-probe-with-RJ45-connector/
DS18B2O - Temperature probe with RJ45 connector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/1X2H/GO6V9XIX/F3C1X2HGO6V9XIX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/1X2H/GO6V9XIX/F3C1X2HGO6V9XIX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/1X2H/GO6V9XIX/F3C1X2HGO6V9XIX.SMALL.jpg rik This Instructable uses the work done by Jonathan Oxer and Hugh Blemings in the book  "Practical Arduino"  at:   http://www.practicalarduino.com/   and builds upon the work done by: http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/   using the homemade-waterproof digital thermometer design concept:   http://w...
By: rik

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 22:34:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-the-failed-billion-dollar-border-securi/
Hacking the Failed Billion Dollar Border Security System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/TZYL/GNSNIN7Y/FW0TZYLGNSNIN7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/TZYL/GNSNIN7Y/FW0TZYLGNSNIN7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/TZYL/GNSNIN7Y/FW0TZYLGNSNIN7Y.SMALL.jpg el_roboto_loco As much as I hate the phrase, it is a major FAIL!!!           "After revealing last week that a pilot installation of controversial, buggy border-security           scanner towers had finally been accepted into service, the US government has now           admitted that the project is a technical fa...
By: el_roboto_loco

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 15:07:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Conductive-tassels/
Conductive tassels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/O3UF/GNBEUXZY/FBHO3UFGNBEUXZY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/O3UF/GNBEUXZY/FBHO3UFGNBEUXZY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/O3UF/GNBEUXZY/FBHO3UFGNBEUXZY.SMALL.jpg doisedois This is just an idea for a stroke sensor, based on Plusea's great stroke sensor tutorial: http://www.instructables.com/id/Stroke-Sensor/ ). The end result is quite cute without losing its effectiveness. For this experiment I used Shieldex 235/34 dtex 2-ply HC thread, which is quite thick. Be carefu...
By: doisedois

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 May 2011 06:07:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Safer-Turn-Signals/
Safer Turn Signals - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/85IC/GMFIPYIM/FTI85ICGMFIPYIM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/85IC/GMFIPYIM/FTI85ICGMFIPYIM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/85IC/GMFIPYIM/FTI85ICGMFIPYIM.SMALL.jpg CacophonousCreations WARNING: This is my first Instructable. If you have tips on how to make it better, I'd love to read them. This will tell you how to connect Aniomagic's Sparkle kit with a push switch to help you make more visible turn signals. The push switch allows for the circuit to only close when it's pressed ...
By: CacophonousCreations

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:28:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Infa-red-topple-bot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/QHQF/GM9QKPEK/FNGQHQFGM9QKPEK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/QHQF/GM9QKPEK/FNGQHQFGM9QKPEK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/QHQF/GM9QKPEK/FNGQHQFGM9QKPEK.SMALL.jpg Lord Parry A simple divice that can stop its self from falling over using a infared diode and a sensor Please watch it and message me if you have questions. Yours faithuly LordParry
By: Lord Parry

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:11:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smiling-Santa/
Smiling Santa - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/REYK/GLWR1X6C/FTLREYKGLWR1X6C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/REYK/GLWR1X6C/FTLREYKGLWR1X6C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/REYK/GLWR1X6C/FTLREYKGLWR1X6C.SMALL.jpg mrigsby This interactive display responds to a person's smile.  A camera searches for faces then detects smiles and takes a photo.  In this mode, an LED on the camera's "searching base" goes dark.  Interface circuitry (mbed LPC 1768) links the camera with the smiling Santa face. If you want to smile at Sant...
By: mrigsby

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Apr 2011 17:12:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Extremely-Easy-and-Safe-Trip-Wire/
Extremely Easy and Safe Trip Wire! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/4TWA/GLWR1UJ0/F304TWAGLWR1UJ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/4TWA/GLWR1UJ0/F304TWAGLWR1UJ0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/4TWA/GLWR1UJ0/F304TWAGLWR1UJ0.SMALL.jpg EngineeringShock THE EASY AND SAFE TRIP WIRE! Hi Everyone! This instructable will be easy to create, fun to play with, safe, and extremely inexpensive to create!  I may post a laser trip-wire instructable in the future.  There are hundreds of ways to make one of these, but this one is EXTREMELY SIMPLE, and really c...
By: EngineeringShock

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Apr 2011 09:39:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Garage-Door-Does-Not-Close/
Garage Door Does Not Close - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/RPJK/GLWQVOMN/FMGRPJKGLWQVOMN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/RPJK/GLWQVOMN/FMGRPJKGLWQVOMN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/RPJK/GLWQVOMN/FMGRPJKGLWQVOMN.SMALL.jpg Phil B It was late in the evening.  My wife had just come home.  The garage door did not want to close when she pressed the button on the remote.  It had worked just fine a few hours earlier.  My tools are in the garage.  Leaving it open all night is not an option.   Force it to close? This is the hard ...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Apr 2011 06:00:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/light-sensitive-ldr-alarm/
light decting circuit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/7XNS/GKS0TU07/F3N7XNSGKS0TU07.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/7XNS/GKS0TU07/F3N7XNSGKS0TU07.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/7XNS/GKS0TU07/F3N7XNSGKS0TU07.SMALL.jpg robot1398 this circuit will make a alarm when the light falls on the ldr things needed you need- 1] resistors 100k ohm , 56k ohm , 10k ohm 2] transistors 1 pnp and 1 npn  3] capacitor 0.04 uf 4] ldr 5] 8 ohm speaker 6] 2 cells 7] battery holder 8] pref board ldr A photoresistor, light dependent resistor...
By: robot1398

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