http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 11:46:08 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Indoor-Environmental-Quality-station-Bluetooth-T/
Indoor Environmental Quality station +Bluetooth +Thingspeak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/QKGB/HGIEW66A/FU5QKGBHGIEW66A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/QKGB/HGIEW66A/FU5QKGBHGIEW66A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/QKGB/HGIEW66A/FU5QKGBHGIEW66A.SMALL.jpg donmatito This Instructable desribes an station to measure Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). This is a measure of comfort that is impacted by several factors such as indoor weather including temperature, humidity (pressure would have been possible as well) noise level indoor air quality. The i...
By: donmatito

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 02:48:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Remote-Testor/
Pocket Remote Testor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/PC2A/HGH6JEDT/FJFPC2AHGH6JEDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/PC2A/HGH6JEDT/FJFPC2AHGH6JEDT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/PC2A/HGH6JEDT/FJFPC2AHGH6JEDT.SMALL.jpg mzain3 Hy, Guys this is me again back with a new project. This is a very simple and small. Even you can put it in your pocket. It contains only 3 components in main. It tests the remote signal when a button is pressed I usually use it to test my remote. 1. TSOP 1738 2. Buzzer 3. Battery 4. Battery Hold...
By: mzain3

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 05:29:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-the-Force-to-drive-a-Remote-Controlled-Devic/
Use the "Force" to drive a Remote Controlled Device with a DIY 3D capacitor! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/DU04/HGIEV06C/FINDU04HGIEV06C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/DU04/HGIEV06C/FINDU04HGIEV06C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/DU04/HGIEV06C/FINDU04HGIEV06C.SMALL.jpg SarahandDillon For our electronics class project, we made our own version of the 3D capacitive controller described here: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-3D-Controller/?ALLSTEPS and here: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/08/10/build-a-touchless-3d-tracking-interface-with-everyday-materials/ The controller is ...
By: SarahandDillon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 01:20:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-Breathalyzer-Submitted-by-BayLab-fo/
DIY Portable Breathalyzer - Submitted by BayLab for the Instructables Sponsorship Program - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/ALUI/HFSHTOEK/FOCALUIHFSHTOEK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/ALUI/HFSHTOEK/FOCALUIHFSHTOEK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/ALUI/HFSHTOEK/FOCALUIHFSHTOEK.SMALL.jpg aloishis89 Detect your BAC wih a pocket sized breathalyzer. Disclaimer Before we start, a disclaimer. This is NOT meant to be used to tell if you are ok to drive or not. It is not as accurate as a police breathalyzer and should not be used as one. If you drink, DO NOT DRIVE! Design Requirements and Parts ...
By: aloishis89

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:25:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stroke-Sensor-Teach-Vestibular/
Motion Sensor: Teach Vestibular - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/PEDG/HFSHEV3D/FULPEDGHFSHEV3D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/PEDG/HFSHEV3D/FULPEDGHFSHEV3D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/PEDG/HFSHEV3D/FULPEDGHFSHEV3D.SMALL.jpg anipotts This instructable is designed to help a science teacher build a sensor that can be used to teach the principles of the vestibular, which is located inside the cochlea.  It includes step-by-step instructions on the construction of the sensor as well as information on the principles it can be used to ...
By: anipotts

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:31:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Sensor-Teach-Photorecptors-in-the-Eyes/
Light Sensor: Teach Photoreceptors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/ISPR/HFSHVKY3/FGAISPRHFSHVKY3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/ISPR/HFSHVKY3/FGAISPRHFSHVKY3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/ISPR/HFSHVKY3/FGAISPRHFSHVKY3.SMALL.jpg anipotts This instructable is designed to help a science teacher build a sensor that can be used to teach photoreceptors in the eyes.  It includes step-by-step instructions on the construction of the sensor as well as information on the principles it can be used to teach.  This video demonstrates the working...
By: anipotts

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:59:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Replacement-Zeo-Sleep-Monitor-Headband-Sensor/
DIY Replacement Zeo Sleep Monitor Headband Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/8TG4/HFPTRLOU/F508TG4HFPTRLOU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/8TG4/HFPTRLOU/F508TG4HFPTRLOU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/8TG4/HFPTRLOU/F508TG4HFPTRLOU.SMALL.jpg marciot Last year I purchased a Zeo Mobile Sleep Manager. This is a nifty Bluetooth headband that tracks your brainwaves while you sleep and presents it on your smartphone as a graph indicating when you were awake, in light, deep or REM sleep. It's like having your own personal EEG. You can use your Zeo to ...
By: marciot

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:46:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Block-heater-current-monitortester/
Block heater current monitor/tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/NHKV/HFD1789Z/FJLNHKVHFD1789Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/NHKV/HFD1789Z/FJLNHKVHFD1789Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/NHKV/HFD1789Z/FJLNHKVHFD1789Z.SMALL.jpg acesoft Living in Northern Ontario means frequently using a block heater to start your car on a -35C morning. For those of you lucky enough to live in a climate where you've never heard of a block heater, here's the wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Block_heater One of the fears of winter drivi...
By: acesoft

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:49:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plane-in-a-Globe-Hacking-A-PIR-Sensor-To-Do-Your/
Plane in a Globe - Hacking A PIR Sensor To Do Your Bidding - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/GEXY/HFD0Z846/FBGGEXYHFD0Z846.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/GEXY/HFD0Z846/FBGGEXYHFD0Z846.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/GEXY/HFD0Z846/FBGGEXYHFD0Z846.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer Hi All. Ever had an idea pop into your head and you can't stop thinking about it?  Well my idea was to have a tiny plane spinning inside a light bulb, activated by a sensor!  Yes I know - not much of an idea but there it is.  First I prowled the internet trying to find the right type of sensor and...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:44:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Light-Break-Detection/
Simple Light Break Detection - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/J5EC/HDOVWHF5/FTDJ5ECHDOVWHF5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/J5EC/HDOVWHF5/FTDJ5ECHDOVWHF5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/J5EC/HDOVWHF5/FTDJ5ECHDOVWHF5.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker This is a simple circuit (no Arduino involved) to operate a relay when a light beam is interrupted. This instructable is a response to a question of "How without a processor?" What happens in this circuit is that light from the led shines on the photocell.  When that light is interrupt...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:30:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Precise-Inexpensive-DIY-LimitHoming-Switches/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/V8GH/HD7TZVTW/FNZV8GHHD7TZVTW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/V8GH/HD7TZVTW/FNZV8GHHD7TZVTW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/V8GH/HD7TZVTW/FNZV8GHHD7TZVTW.SMALL.jpg dirktheeng Hello Fellow Builders! I am a DIY CNC guy.  I love building these machines and making things using machines that I made.  I have built a CNC laser and a CNC router from scratch and have been forced to innovate some solutions along the way due to cost limitations.  I wanted to share one of my recent...
By: dirktheeng

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:05:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TempBug-internet-connected-thermometer/
TempBug: internet-connected thermometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/I2VJ/HD4VQ81K/FQ9I2VJHD4VQ81K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/I2VJ/HD4VQ81K/FQ9I2VJHD4VQ81K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/I2VJ/HD4VQ81K/FQ9I2VJHD4VQ81K.SMALL.jpg tombrew Last January, we had some trouble with the heat in my office. Specifically, the kind of trouble wherein the heat is not on, you turn it up, and it still not on. This went on for more than a few days, and finally ended a day or two after we got an email announcing that the heat was broken and specula...
By: tombrew

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:41:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Water-level-Indicator/
The Water level Indicator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/G8BC/HD2RU1AZ/FVBG8BCHD2RU1AZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/G8BC/HD2RU1AZ/FVBG8BCHD2RU1AZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/G8BC/HD2RU1AZ/FVBG8BCHD2RU1AZ.SMALL.jpg mzain3 Hy, This is one of my favourite projects because it is easy to make and needs a very few things. Mind it that I have not Invented it. Just made it by the help of other websites. As the current from the electrodes flow to each other through water and earth is provided the transistor gets charged and ...
By: mzain3

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:15:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Personal-Fan-with-Ping-Sensor-/
Arduino Controlled Personal Fan with Ping Sensor / ATtiny2313 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/1EFI/HCJOGSPR/FWR1EFIHCJOGSPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/1EFI/HCJOGSPR/FWR1EFIHCJOGSPR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/1EFI/HCJOGSPR/FWR1EFIHCJOGSPR.SMALL.jpg WWC                                                       What does this do? This is a fan that will automatically come on when i sit at my workbench and off when i leave. It uses an Ultrasonic Distance Sensor, or commonly called a  "Ping " sensor for detection. An ATtiny2313 to handle the processing. ...
By: WWC

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 19:10:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Cube-Of-Curiosity-with-manual-tilt-sensor/
The Cube Of Curiosity (with manual tilt sensor) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/KQ11/HCB8HHJM/FA0KQ11HCB8HHJM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/KQ11/HCB8HHJM/FA0KQ11HCB8HHJM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/KQ11/HCB8HHJM/FA0KQ11HCB8HHJM.SMALL.jpg tech ace Hello everyone. This project is all about a crazy what-to-do??? device. The use of it's parts have endless possibilities. We can keep our favorite small things like in-ear headphones, or kept on the desk as a decor when the lights are off, kept as a keychain or key dock, or else the keys can be kept...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:47:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-cost-multi-touch-trackpad/
Low cost multi-touch trackpad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/BADA/HCB8KNQD/FWOBADAHCB8KNQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/BADA/HCB8KNQD/FWOBADAHCB8KNQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/BADA/HCB8KNQD/FWOBADAHCB8KNQD.SMALL.jpg dl-110 As a interaction design researcher interested in interfaces and physical interaction I often find myself in the situation of building new interfaces or testing and improving new ones. Since multitouch trackpads are so expensive and the don´t offer a simple way to interpret the touch input in program...
By: dl-110

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:59:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Distance-Sensor-with-LEDs-and-buzzer/
Arduino - Ultrasonic Sensor with LED's and buzzer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/DRGF/HET1ELU2/FD9DRGFHET1ELU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/DRGF/HET1ELU2/FD9DRGFHET1ELU2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/DRGF/HET1ELU2/FD9DRGFHET1ELU2.SMALL.jpg RuiSantos Hi guys this is my first tutorial, I've just started a few months ago learning electronics (previously I've just knew how to program in C and Python). When I finished this project (took me about 5 hours or something) I've decided to share to help anyone that is starting in electronics. What’s this ...
By: RuiSantos

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:48:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MOTION-SENSOR-Good-to-GoQuick-Easy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/FGG4/HAQ33J0K/FI8FGG4HAQ33J0K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/FGG4/HAQ33J0K/FI8FGG4HAQ33J0K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/FGG4/HAQ33J0K/FI8FGG4HAQ33J0K.SMALL.jpg BILLETSURFER If these type of motion sensors ever cross your path, this is a great project to keep in mind and a great way to conserve energy. Quick and easy to assemble and install.  Excellent way to quickly light up dark rooms or hallways. Never worry about leaving lights on inside closets or storage areas.   ...
By: BILLETSURFER

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:35:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Minute-Water-Sensor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/6S32/HBPBRTH6/FTP6S32HBPBRTH6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/6S32/HBPBRTH6/FTP6S32HBPBRTH6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/6S32/HBPBRTH6/FTP6S32HBPBRTH6.SMALL.jpg sjroth Something I find really annoying to do is filling up a jug of water. Because the water dispenser lets out the water quite slowly, it takes  ages to fill up the jug completely. So I came up with the idea of making a water sensor that will let me know when the jug is full, so I don't constantly have t...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:26:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-wireless-temperature-sensor-updating-web-si/
Simple wireless temperature sensor updating web site with electric imp and Thermistor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/F9U8/HAQ3BX8I/FZVF9U8HAQ3BX8I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/F9U8/HAQ3BX8I/FZVF9U8HAQ3BX8I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/F9U8/HAQ3BX8I/FZVF9U8HAQ3BX8I.SMALL.jpg tvdl This is a small project to get you started with the electric imp and a Thermistor so you can see how you can get temperature readings updating live on a web site. This instructable will address both the hardware and the web site along with all the parts in between. I've tried to keep it as simple as...
By: tvdl

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:19:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/AirCasting-Air-Monitor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/OQBQ/HAQ3BYFX/FATOQBQHAQ3BYFX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/OQBQ/HAQ3BYFX/FATOQBQHAQ3BYFX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/OQBQ/HAQ3BYFX/FATOQBQHAQ3BYFX.SMALL.jpg mheimbinder The AirCasting Platform AirCasting is a platform for recording, mapping, and sharing health and environmental data using your smartphone. Each AirCasting session lets you capture real-world measurements, annotate the data to tell your story, and share it via the CrowdMap. To start recording, mappin...
By: mheimbinder

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:27:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Temperature-Controller-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/0LUA/HAQ3BM6C/FNU0LUAHAQ3BM6C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/0LUA/HAQ3BM6C/FNU0LUAHAQ3BM6C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/0LUA/HAQ3BM6C/FNU0LUAHAQ3BM6C.SMALL.jpg OmniaFaciat This is a general purpose temperature controller implementing the STC-1000 temperature controller module. It is housed in a 4"x4" PVC box, and features a divided two-plug power outlet and binding posts for the sensor. Each plug is capable of supplying 10 amps at 125VAC (The whole unit provides a max...
By: OmniaFaciat

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 22:23:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Climate-sensor-network-for-home-using-telephone-w/
Phone Jack Thermometers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/WN6R/HBFFJEYY/FHLWN6RHBFFJEYY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/WN6R/HBFFJEYY/FHLWN6RHBFFJEYY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/WN6R/HBFFJEYY/FHLWN6RHBFFJEYY.SMALL.jpg marc.cryan Climate sensor network for home, using unused telephone wires. The system uses an Arduino board (~$30) and special sensors that are able to take measurements and report the data without additional hardware.  This is done using a MicroLan or "One wire" network.  It allows many sensors to be connecte...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 19:30:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Thermal-Flashlight-Light-Painting-with-T/
Build a Thermal Flashlight - Light Painting with Temperature - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/1MUX/HBBCIPNJ/FNL1MUXHBBCIPNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/1MUX/HBBCIPNJ/FNL1MUXHBBCIPNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/1MUX/HBBCIPNJ/FNL1MUXHBBCIPNJ.SMALL.jpg mJusticz Inspired by the Public Laboratory and having just finished a round of college applications, I decided to experiment with thermal imaging on the cheap. Thermal cameras are expensive. Even at low resolutions, it is not uncommon for a decent thermal camera to cost over $10,000. However, for only $20, ...
By: mJusticz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:01:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-device-that-clips-to-your-belt-and-trac/
Building a device that clips to your belt and tracks how much time you spend inside and outside - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/7LNO/HAQ384FY/FJZ7LNOHAQ384FY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/7LNO/HAQ384FY/FJZ7LNOHAQ384FY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/7LNO/HAQ384FY/FJZ7LNOHAQ384FY.SMALL.jpg gramsky Our goal in this step-by-step instructable is to build a device you can clip to your belt and wear throughout the day.  This device will log data that, when downloaded to a back-end server system, will provide a report showing the location history of your day along with the breakdown of how much tim...
By: gramsky

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:43:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Running-Timer/
Water Running Timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/8LGU/HAUNLTGR/FJH8LGUHAUNLTGR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/8LGU/HAUNLTGR/FJH8LGUHAUNLTGR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/8LGU/HAUNLTGR/FJH8LGUHAUNLTGR.SMALL.jpg Haywired This project is for timing how long the water has been running from the kitchen tap.  The project uses Mircosft Small Basic program and a Makey Makey interface to a computer. Step 1 Materials Needed 1 - Makey Makey Circuit Board 2 - Computer with USB interface 3 - Microsoft Small Basic Program 4 ...
By: Haywired

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:22:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-PIR-sensor-for-eg-Arduino/
Cheap PIR sensor for e.g. Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/XY90/HA4MH0VL/FJZXY90HA4MH0VL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/XY90/HA4MH0VL/FJZXY90HA4MH0VL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/XY90/HA4MH0VL/FJZXY90HA4MH0VL.SMALL.jpg diy_bloke For a project I needed several PIR sensors and I know Adafruit sells a PIR board for about 10 USD. A description of that board is on instructables. That is doable, but I needed a few and of course there is also shipping + the mail delivery in my country (western Europe)  is notoriously bad the last ...
By: diy_bloke

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2012 08:01:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Level-Indicator-with-Alarm/
Water Level Indicator with Alarm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/Z8ZA/H82UH7IS/FMNZ8ZAH82UH7IS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/Z8ZA/H82UH7IS/FMNZ8ZAH82UH7IS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/Z8ZA/H82UH7IS/FMNZ8ZAH82UH7IS.SMALL.jpg raikut Introduction Today I am going to talk about a very useful project that I had taken up. It is called the Water Level Indicator. Nowadays everybody has overhead tank at their homes. But everyone who has a water tank above knows the kind of problems that they face. Firstly there is no system to track t...
By: raikut

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 03:45:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Lego-RCX-10-Ping-Pong-Car/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8LWG/H8I451GB/FZC8LWGH8I451GB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8LWG/H8I451GB/FZC8LWGH8I451GB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8LWG/H8I451GB/FZC8LWGH8I451GB.SMALL.jpg RoboLab2.0 Hello, I have a couple of RCX 1.0's and I have a great idea to give to you for making a cool car. Its very easy. As you can see in the photos, there is a video of what it can do and a photo of the car. The program I used is RoboLab 2.0. I programmed the car so if it hits something at its front end i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:42:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Track-Honeybees-With-Temperature/
Track Honeybees With Temperature - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/42Z5/H82UNEUN/FBE42Z5H82UNEUN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/42Z5/H82UNEUN/FBE42Z5H82UNEUN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/42Z5/H82UNEUN/FBE42Z5H82UNEUN.SMALL.jpg mJusticz Data analysis coming soon! My school is kind of strange. We don't have a cafeteria, but we do have a four week course on "The Simpsons." We don't have a jungle-gym on the elementary playground, but we do have a half-buried firetruck. We don't have a football team, but we do have a bee-keeping club....
By: mJusticz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:14:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Heating-Sensor-From-Fluorescent-Lamp/
How To Make A Heating Sensor From Fluorescent Lamp Starter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/348B/H7S4JDXI/F0R348BH7S4JDXI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/348B/H7S4JDXI/F0R348BH7S4JDXI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/348B/H7S4JDXI/F0R348BH7S4JDXI.SMALL.jpg Mahmoud Alaa   This instructable is about hacking a Fluorescent Lamp Starter and turn it into a heating sensor , It is a very, I mean very, easy Instructable.   Here is how it works , when you heat the metal chrome part it will shrink and touch the metal wire and close the circuit . You can download the video a...
By: Mahmoud Alaa

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Oct 2012 02:51:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acoustic-Door-Closer/
Acoustic Door Closer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/3IBY/H7UZ4TPN/FD53IBYH7UZ4TPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/3IBY/H7UZ4TPN/FD53IBYH7UZ4TPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/3IBY/H7UZ4TPN/FD53IBYH7UZ4TPN.SMALL.jpg SatCenterEngDes Make your life easier with a door that closes with the right amount of sound. In our Engineering Design class we are currently working on a project where we have to design a smart product that uses sensors. Our group came up with the idea to use a sound impact sensor that can detect sounds to close ...
By: SatCenterEngDes

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 22:26:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrape-Free/
Scrape Free - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/WHOJ/H7UQMXKT/FZEWHOJH7UQMXKT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/WHOJ/H7UQMXKT/FZEWHOJH7UQMXKT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/WHOJ/H7UQMXKT/FZEWHOJH7UQMXKT.SMALL.jpg SatCenterEngDes Keep your car "Scrape Free" with our product! Who likes to listen to the bottom of their car bumper screech when it scratches a curb or parking lot bumper. Follow the step by step guide to become "Scrape Free"! Materials Needed Ping Sensor Ping stand with hardware 68 inch 3 wire F-F extension cab...
By: SatCenterEngDes

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:19:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Hunting-Stand-Window/
Automatic Hunting Stand Window - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OAHE/H7QCU3QI/FHHOAHEH7QCU3QI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OAHE/H7QCU3QI/FHHOAHEH7QCU3QI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OAHE/H7QCU3QI/FHHOAHEH7QCU3QI.SMALL.jpg SatCenterEngDes Hey all of you hunters out there! Here's an idea that can make your hunting life more convenient....An Automatic Hunting Stand Window! When the sensor senses a change in the amount of heat emitted by surrounding objects, the window will either open or close. Requirements/Materials 1 PIR Sensor ...
By: SatCenterEngDes

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:12:45 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:20:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-Proximity-Sensor-Arduino-Compatible/
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/Monitoring-residential-water-usage-by-reading-muni/
Monitoring residential water usage by reading municipal water meter with Hall effect sensor + Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/QN4Q/H673C1KE/F7YQN4QH673C1KE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/QN4Q/H673C1KE/F7YQN4QH673C1KE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/QN4Q/H673C1KE/F7YQN4QH673C1KE.SMALL.jpg Gregory Lapchenko If you'd like to monitor your water usage, as part of a DIY smart home automation and monitoring project, then this instructable might help you to achieve that goal. The solution described here is non-invasive, uses your existing municipal water meter, and the total project cost can be kept under $5...
By: Gregory Lapchenko

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:59:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Sensing-to-Independence/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/IG3T/H6DWVIAK/FD6IG3TH6DWVIAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/IG3T/H6DWVIAK/FD6IG3TH6DWVIAK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/IG3T/H6DWVIAK/FD6IG3TH6DWVIAK.SMALL.jpg zksmith
By: zksmith

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:58:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Basic-Stamp-Thermometer-With-one-part/
Simple Basic Stamp Thermometer (With one part!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/89IO/H5R9EG5C/F6V89IOH5R9EG5C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/89IO/H5R9EG5C/F6V89IOH5R9EG5C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/89IO/H5R9EG5C/F6V89IOH5R9EG5C.SMALL.jpg aldude999 Have you ever wondered how simple thermometers work? Have you also ever wondered how Semiconductors work at different temperatures? Then this is the guide for you! What you will need: 1. Basic Stamp (I am using the Basic Stamp Homework Board in this example, but most should work) 2. Diode (Any regu...
By: aldude999

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:23:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-detectoralarm/
Rain detector/alarm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/0BFY/H5JVY5BC/FW80BFYH5JVY5BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/0BFY/H5JVY5BC/FW80BFYH5JVY5BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/0BFY/H5JVY5BC/FW80BFYH5JVY5BC.SMALL.jpg arnefl Sometimes I buy things at the one-dollar shop, just to see what's inside. And then I use some time to think about what I can use it for; other than it's original purpose which I seldom am interested in. That's how I used a pedometer (step counter) to count how many times, if any, someone had used my...
By: arnefl

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:13:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Energino-an-Arduino-based-energy-consumption-moni/
Energino: an Arduino-based energy consumption monitoring shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/K6Y8/H4ZN5515/FWZK6Y8H4ZN5515.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/K6Y8/H4ZN5515/FWZK6Y8H4ZN5515.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/K6Y8/H4ZN5515/FWZK6Y8H4ZN5515.SMALL.jpg roberto.riggio Energino is a plug-load meter that measures the amount of power consumed by whatever DC electrical appliance is plugged into its. It was originally designed to monitor the energy consumption of simple networking devices such as Ethernet switches and WiFi access points, but it can be used to monitor ...
By: roberto.riggio

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 08:40:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Visualize-data-from-sensors-using-Arduino-coolte/
Visualize data from sensors using Arduino + coolterm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/DCGQ/H4AGJ6RW/FZ8DCGQH4AGJ6RW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/DCGQ/H4AGJ6RW/FZ8DCGQH4AGJ6RW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/DCGQ/H4AGJ6RW/FZ8DCGQH4AGJ6RW.SMALL.jpg gabriellalevine Once you're getting some values from sensors, for example using Arduino, (see my previous instructable), sometimes it's nice to see the sensor data in a graph.  Here's how in only a few steps! I made this particular Instructables using a sonar sensor (XL Max Sonar EZ/AE) but you can do it with any...
By: gabriellalevine

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:25:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-and-L293D-Robot-Part-2-Infrared-Sensor/
Arduino and L293D Robot ( Part 2 ) Infrared Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/F5VF/H4AGJ5X2/FNAF5VFH4AGJ5X2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/F5VF/H4AGJ5X2/FNAF5VFH4AGJ5X2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/F5VF/H4AGJ5X2/FNAF5VFH4AGJ5X2.SMALL.jpg AgentWolf Here is part 2 of the Arduino and L293D Robot.Part 2 includes Infrared Sensors.This is part of a series of instructables leading to a Line follower Robot. QRD1114  Infrared Sensor connected to Arduino Wiring the Infrared Sensor to the Arduino Negative from the IR Sensor connects to Negative on t...
By: AgentWolf

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jul 2012 08:46:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-an-Infrared-Sensor/
Building an Infrared Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/0SRA/H4AGI8XX/FG40SRAH4AGI8XX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/0SRA/H4AGI8XX/FG40SRAH4AGI8XX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/0SRA/H4AGI8XX/FG40SRAH4AGI8XX.SMALL.jpg AgentWolf Here is how to build and Infrared Sensor using the QRD1114  Parts Needed One of : QRD1114  Light Sensor http://www.hvwtech.com/products_view.asp?ProductID=97 One of : 220 Ohm Resistor One of : 10 K Ohm Resistor One of : 3 Wire Cable How it works Building the Infrared Sensor
By: AgentWolf

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jul 2012 05:57:24 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/Trashcan-Listening-Device/
Trashcan Listening Device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/DP1A/H347FNJI/FDSDP1AH347FNJI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/DP1A/H347FNJI/FDSDP1AH347FNJI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/DP1A/H347FNJI/FDSDP1AH347FNJI.SMALL.jpg ehudwill This is an easy and cheap way to bring some spy tech into your life. Most of the items you already have at your home or can be bought at your local thrift store/flea market/yard sale. The key item is the baby monitor. It can run off ac or battery power, has wireless, and is pretty sensitive. I chose...
By: ehudwill

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:36:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Horizontal-gyroscope-stabilization-camera-system/
Horizontal gyroscope stabilization camera system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/IHDG/H2WESYR0/FZ8IHDGH2WESYR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/IHDG/H2WESYR0/FZ8IHDGH2WESYR0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/IHDG/H2WESYR0/FZ8IHDGH2WESYR0.SMALL.jpg Robot_Red_Beard Here is a very unique device meant to be put on the top of your car. There is a camera at one end and a servo motor on the other side (the servo is activated by an onboard gyroscope).  Ultimately, the design was meant for drifting. Since the winter was really bad around here (we haven't received a ...
By: Robot_Red_Beard

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:00:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bend-Sensor-Using-only-Velostat-and-Masking-T/
DIY Bend Sensor (Using only Conductive Bags and Masking Tape) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/8LJ1/H2WELO6X/FST8LJ1H2WELO6X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/8LJ1/H2WELO6X/FST8LJ1H2WELO6X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/8LJ1/H2WELO6X/FST8LJ1H2WELO6X.SMALL.jpg tonll So, after lurking around in the shadows for years I've finally gotten round to making my first step-by-step instructable.  *yay* A little background as to how this whole idea came about. Back in 2009, I needed some bend sensors for a sign language translation glove I was making for fun, and the co...
By: tonll

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 09:30:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Touche-for-Arduino-Advanced-touch-sensing/
Touche for Arduino: Advanced touch sensing. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/KURN/H2TIUAIK/FB0KURNH2TIUAIK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/KURN/H2TIUAIK/FB0KURNH2TIUAIK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/KURN/H2TIUAIK/FB0KURNH2TIUAIK.SMALL.jpg madshobye Update: New interface - look at the last step. Credits: Arduino sensing done by DZL, Processing sketch and Instructable done by Mads Hobye.  Disney Research lab designed a novel way to detect touch. You can see a video of their demo here: I had the honor to meet them at CHI2012 in Texas and I...
By: madshobye

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 12:13:04 PDT 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://cdn.instructables.com/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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 ...
By: alan.chatham

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