http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 20:47:15 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Northern-Lights-Papercraft/
Northern Lights Papercraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/4R40/H2BMNLFX/FJR4R40H2BMNLFX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/4R40/H2BMNLFX/FJR4R40H2BMNLFX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/4R40/H2BMNLFX/FJR4R40H2BMNLFX.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I had some colour changing LEDs lying around and I wanted to incorporate them into papercraft. I was trying to think of a scene I could make and my mind just kept coming back to this idea. Sure the Northern Lights may be an odd choice for papercraft, as it is not easily rendered onto paper, but I th...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 17:47:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginning-Soft-Circuits/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/2HF7/GMFIQ41D/F4B2HF7GMFIQ41D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/2HF7/GMFIQ41D/F4B2HF7GMFIQ41D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/2HF7/GMFIQ41D/F4B2HF7GMFIQ41D.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Beginning Soft Circuits" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 19 different projects to light up your clothes. Learn to make your own sparkling tutu, a turn signal bike jacket, light up leggings and more! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 22:39:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Dragon-Smaug-from-The-Hobbit/
Crochet Dragon - Smaug from The Hobbit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/DUFQ/H05Y7KB3/FGLDUFQH05Y7KB3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/DUFQ/H05Y7KB3/FGLDUFQH05Y7KB3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/DUFQ/H05Y7KB3/FGLDUFQH05Y7KB3.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I'm pretty excited about the upcoming movie The Hobbit, but it's still a few months away.  So in the meantime, I crocheted my own Smaug.   He is known as Smaug The Magnificent, Smaug the Golden, the Dragon of Erebor, and Bilbo also calls him Smaug the Tremendous.  Unfortunately, I don't know yet wha...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:50:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-videos-for-eTextiles-soft-circuits-and-we/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/8RKH/GXUZIJYF/FHG8RKHGXUZIJYF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/8RKH/GXUZIJYF/FHG8RKHGXUZIJYF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/8RKH/GXUZIJYF/FHG8RKHGXUZIJYF.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How -To videos series about the basics construction of DIY soft circuits, eTextiles and wearable tech. These 18 video shorts will help you- select hand sewing needles for conductive threads sew electronic hardware to textiles compare conductive threads and fabrics use conductive thread with your se...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:52:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-Sewing-Machines-and-Conductive-Thread/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/7Y1U/GZACJ96J/FGX7Y1UGZACJ96J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/7Y1U/GZACJ96J/FGX7Y1UGZACJ96J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/7Y1U/GZACJ96J/FGX7Y1UGZACJ96J.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Using conductive threads with your home sewing machine. Lynne's how-to sew eTextiles video series. More information can be found on my website. View my complete  Instructables How-To video GUIDE for introductory eTextiles, soft circuits and wearable computing! 
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 17:41:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/sleepy-weepy-pillow/
sleepy weepy pillow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/HTGB/GYKVXGBA/FV8HTGBGYKVXGBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/HTGB/GYKVXGBA/FV8HTGBGYKVXGBA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/HTGB/GYKVXGBA/FV8HTGBGYKVXGBA.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus It’s the 13th of February and your prospects are not looking good. You alternate between hating the holiday and signing up for a new free online dating service between bouts of sobbing. Let the tears fall down and wash away the pain, but don’t wallow in them. Let the Sleepy Weepy Pillow lift your s...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:46:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-Quilt/
Sound Quilt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/41YE/GY197Z9S/FCM41YEGY197Z9S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/41YE/GY197Z9S/FCM41YEGY197Z9S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/41YE/GY197Z9S/FCM41YEGY197Z9S.SMALL.jpg AlpineButterfly My husbands Grandfather has a birthday coming up, he'll be turning 92!! He has a super attitude towards aging, recently though, he has been losing his eye sight. It has been a HUGE stumbling block for him, and he's having a hard time coping...  I created this sound quilt for him, hoping to convey o...
By: AlpineButterfly

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:13:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Infra-Red-Vest-Code/
Infra Red Vest Code - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/GESY/GXDWOU1W/FGAGESYGXDWOU1W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/GESY/GXDWOU1W/FGAGESYGXDWOU1W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/GESY/GXDWOU1W/FGAGESYGXDWOU1W.SMALL.jpg contrechoc This instructable is about the code and the devices used for the infra red vest. The sewing you have to invent yourself!   This vest shows the infrared codes which are bombarding us all the time in rooms. Infrared is used for the remote controls of television sets, computers, video/...
By: contrechoc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:58:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sew-a-Soft-Circuit-Touch-Sensor/
Sew a Soft Circuit Touch Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/6D1O/GUGDALEM/FRN6D1OGUGDALEM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/6D1O/GUGDALEM/FRN6D1OGUGDALEM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/6D1O/GUGDALEM/FRN6D1OGUGDALEM.SMALL.jpg sensoree Let us sew a circuit that responds to touch. This tutorial shows how to make a Soft Circuit Touch Sensor. When pressure is applied to the sensor an LED lights up due to the variable "touch" pressure. level: beginner. You will need basic sewing skills, and will learn basic electronic circuit. MAT...
By: sensoree

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:51:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Traffic-Light-Stoplight-LED-Scarf-Safety-Scarf-o/
Traffic Light Stoplight LED Scarf - Safety Scarf of Righteousness - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/2SR4/GVZP1IDO/FBZ2SR4GVZP1IDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/2SR4/GVZP1IDO/FBZ2SR4GVZP1IDO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/2SR4/GVZP1IDO/FBZ2SR4GVZP1IDO.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Multipurpose like a traffic light, this one keeps you warm and blinks to make you more visible in the night.  Stop traffic with this fun scarf worn around your neck. Repurpose a dollar-store bicycle safety flasher to embed in the scarf.  Simulates the light changing pattern and does other fancy seq...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:13:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Conductive-Rubber-Transparent-stylus-iPodiP/
Make Conductive Rubber: Transparent stylus-iPod/iPhone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/29RB/GUA4M3BV/FOM29RBGUA4M3BV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/29RB/GUA4M3BV/FOM29RBGUA4M3BV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/29RB/GUA4M3BV/FOM29RBGUA4M3BV.SMALL.jpg mikey77 I call it Oogoo II. It is a DIY conductive silicone rubber that can be used to create a transparent stylus for iPod, iPhone, iPad, and other capacitive screen smart phones. Because the contact part of the stylus is transparent, you can see your lines and draw more precisely than with a regular styl...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:09:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Skirt-Full-of-Stars-Motion-reactive-skirt-with-f/
Skirt Full of Stars - Motion reactive skirt with fiber optics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/S5W4/GF069P5M/FIKS5W4GF069P5M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/S5W4/GF069P5M/FIKS5W4GF069P5M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/S5W4/GF069P5M/FIKS5W4GF069P5M.SMALL.jpg spiralshannon Imagine a skirt that sparkles with a rainbow of colors as you walk, dance, and twirl. The Skirt Full of Stars is an interactive, illuminated garment using the LilyPad Arduino platform, designed to respond to and accentuate the movements of its wearer. The LilyPad mainboard and power supply are sewn...
By: spiralshannon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Nov 2010 04:45:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Breadbaord-Pincushion/
Breadbaord Pincushion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/JZTH/GS3BDJ5R/F49JZTHGS3BDJ5R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/JZTH/GS3BDJ5R/F49JZTHGS3BDJ5R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/JZTH/GS3BDJ5R/F49JZTHGS3BDJ5R.SMALL.jpg Plusea This breadboard doubles as a pincushion, or vice-versa. The pincushion design has strips of conductive fabric adhered to its surface, so that metal pins or component contacts that protrude through the same piece of conductive fabric are electrically connected. This cushion can be used for prototypin...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:06:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Leaf-Planetarium/
Giant Leaf Planetarium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/739K/GRN96QUS/F1S739KGRN96QUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/739K/GRN96QUS/F1S739KGRN96QUS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/739K/GRN96QUS/F1S739KGRN96QUS.SMALL.jpg t3chnolochic Have you ever wanted a mini-planetarium for your room? Well now you can! This instructable will help you create a fairly portable planetarium leaf that you can put over a bed, a couch, or anywhere else in your house. All you need is an IKEA leaf canopy , some fiber optics, power LEDs, conductive...
By: t3chnolochic

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:53:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Needle-Felted-Coin-Cell-Battery-Pack/
Needle Felted Coin Cell Battery Pack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/AL1X/GPAS2J0J/FYQAL1XGPAS2J0J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/AL1X/GPAS2J0J/FYQAL1XGPAS2J0J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/AL1X/GPAS2J0J/FYQAL1XGPAS2J0J.SMALL.jpg moxie Note: I created this tutorial last Sunday, sitting cross-legged on my bed, taking one-handed photos with my phone, all with anywhere from 1 to 3 cats within arms-reach at all times. (Cat-proximity is not relevant to the project but, I just thought you should know.) This is a way to power some LED n...
By: moxie

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:52:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Photon-Phuzbot-Sew-a-felt-flashlight-fob/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/KU40/GP5T0RBI/FK0KU40GP5T0RBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/KU40/GP5T0RBI/FK0KU40GP5T0RBI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/KU40/GP5T0RBI/FK0KU40GP5T0RBI.SMALL.jpg spiralshannon Meet Photon Phuzbot, the brightest felt robot around! This video shows how to make a felt robot keychain fob with LED eyes that light when his torso is pressed. It's a soft circuit project using conductive fabric and thread, and includes the steps to create a combination battery holder/pressure s...
By: spiralshannon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:29:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Flower-Power-color-changing-LED-bracelet/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/N6B9/GP5T0RCZ/FWKN6B9GP5T0RCZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/N6B9/GP5T0RCZ/FWKN6B9GP5T0RCZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/N6B9/GP5T0RCZ/FWKN6B9GP5T0RCZ.SMALL.jpg spiralshannon Sew a simple circuit to make this fantastic glowing, color changing bracelet! This video shows how to make a floral felt bracelet with a color changing LED. It's a soft circuit project using conductive thread, and uses a snap as a switch so that the bracelet only turns on when fastened. 
By: spiralshannon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:33:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Proximity-Sensing-Pocket-Squares/
Proximity-Sensing Pocket Squares - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/3H8G/GMQ2LRCP/FTZ3H8GGMQ2LRCP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/3H8G/GMQ2LRCP/FTZ3H8GGMQ2LRCP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/3H8G/GMQ2LRCP/FTZ3H8GGMQ2LRCP.SMALL.jpg quasiben My friends and I like to coordinate for our mutual friends' weddings.  Our friends L & E got married recently and we wanted to do something special to mark the occasion.  We settled on something elegant and simple -- pocket squares that could visualize the number of people within a certain proximity...
By: quasiben

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:21:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Needle-felted-light-up-Prince-of-All-Cosmos/
Needle-felted light up Prince of All Cosmos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/EJPI/GLWR1KSR/F96EJPIGLWR1KSR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/EJPI/GLWR1KSR/F96EJPIGLWR1KSR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/EJPI/GLWR1KSR/F96EJPIGLWR1KSR.SMALL.jpg spiralshannon Katamari Damacy is a fantastical Japanese video game in which you play the Prince of All Cosmos, a little green guy with an antenna-bearing oblong head and an aptitude for gathering large agglomerations of miscellaneous stuff onto a ball (the Katamari) that you roll around the world.  This needle f...
By: spiralshannon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Apr 2011 22:48:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Moleskine-nook-color-case/
Moleskine nook color case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/SR29/GKAYXQ1Q/FNUSR29GKAYXQ1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/SR29/GKAYXQ1Q/FNUSR29GKAYXQ1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/SR29/GKAYXQ1Q/FNUSR29GKAYXQ1Q.SMALL.jpg mydian_nightshade      First off I'd like to note that there are tons of really nice nook & nook color cases out there for cheaper than the material costs for this project. They're designed by professionals and made by companies who do lots of testing because they don't like being sued when customers return broken e...
By: mydian_nightshade

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:58:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Heart-Pasties/
LED Heart Pasties - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/L2VQ/GJQE9KND/FSML2VQGJQE9KND.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/L2VQ/GJQE9KND/FSML2VQGJQE9KND.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/L2VQ/GJQE9KND/FSML2VQGJQE9KND.SMALL.jpg randofo LED heart pasties speak for themselves. While they are not necessarily day-to-day wear, you will be glad you have them in your boudoir when that special occasions arises (or is in need of it). If you have sewing and electronic experience, these could easily be made in a few hours. Without this expe...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:23:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Small-Battery-Holders/
How to Make Small Battery Holders - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/EL41/GI0TJD07/F7PEL41GI0TJD07.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/EL41/GI0TJD07/F7PEL41GI0TJD07.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/EL41/GI0TJD07/F7PEL41GI0TJD07.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I needed some small battery holders for a project and although they are not very expensive to buy online the cost of shipping to Canada (and the amount of time it takes) is ridiculous.  So instead I made my own battery holders using a glue gun and some bits of metal. Materials and Tools Glu...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jan 2011 06:06:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-card-and-felt-conductive-material/
Hand Card & Needle Felt Conductive Material - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/HSQ0/GI0TDZJ3/FZOHSQ0GI0TDZJ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/HSQ0/GI0TDZJ3/FZOHSQ0GI0TDZJ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/HSQ0/GI0TDZJ3/FZOHSQ0GI0TDZJ3.SMALL.jpg F.S.P. This will go over how to hand card metallic wool with sheep's wool (you can use any fiber you want however) in order to prep it for felting OR spinning. Though you could spin this fiber, I will be going over how to felt it up into a solid textile using needle and wet felt techniques.  Learning how ...
By: F.S.P.

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jan 2011 20:33:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-up-your-Robot-T-Shirt/
Light up your Robot T-Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/6XRZ/GHFK76VW/FC06XRZGHFK76VW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/6XRZ/GHFK76VW/FC06XRZGHFK76VW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/6XRZ/GHFK76VW/FC06XRZGHFK76VW.SMALL.jpg ChrysN Here is a fun and easy soft circuit project. I took an Instructables' Robot t-shirt and added some LEDs for the eyes and a flashing red LED for Robot's heart.  The switches are situated where the grey buttons on Robot's front panel are. The circuit is sewed onto felt  that is attached to the in...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Dec 2010 14:10:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Tree-LED-Embroidery/
Christmas Tree LED Embroidery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/ET5X/GH8AATH4/FLJET5XGH8AATH4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/ET5X/GH8AATH4/FLJET5XGH8AATH4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/ET5X/GH8AATH4/FLJET5XGH8AATH4.SMALL.jpg the_gella Inspired by Becky Stern's Electronic Embroidery Tutorial, this pattern uses LEDs as the string of lights on a felt Christmas tree applique. I've included a tree pattern that fits 8" or 6" embroidery hoops, or you can make your own shape. Materials You will need: Embroidery hoop (8" or 6") ...
By: the_gella

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Dec 2010 02:41:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lightwings-Fiber-Optic-Fairy-Wings/
Lightwings: Fiber Optic Fairy Wings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/HR8Y/GFA43BBA/FDKHR8YGFA43BBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/HR8Y/GFA43BBA/FDKHR8YGFA43BBA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/HR8Y/GFA43BBA/FDKHR8YGFA43BBA.SMALL.jpg the_gella Add some glamour to your fairy costume using fiber optics. This method for light up wings uses a simple circuit of LEDs and a battery to achieve a look a similar to EL wire, but thinner and almost invisible when not lit up. The lighting isn't as even as EL wire because it uses a single light source...
By: the_gella

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:57:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Smuggie-Tweet-straight-from-your-Snuggie/
The Smuggie: Tweet straight from your Snuggie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/FBTG/GF5UXRF3/FQUFBTGGF5UXRF3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/FBTG/GF5UXRF3/FQUFBTGGF5UXRF3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/FBTG/GF5UXRF3/FQUFBTGGF5UXRF3.SMALL.jpg jblinder Want to tweet how satisfied you are cuddled up in your Snuggie? The Smuggie is a modified Snuggie, designed specifically for those who feel the need to express their smug satisfaction with a Snuggie to their friends on Twitter. Here's a list of everything you'll need: - Processing IDE (http://proce...
By: jblinder

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:28:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Disco-pants/
Disco pants! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/F5Q7/GEWKU6YQ/FK8F5Q7GEWKU6YQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/F5Q7/GEWKU6YQ/FK8F5Q7GEWKU6YQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/F5Q7/GEWKU6YQ/FK8F5Q7GEWKU6YQ.SMALL.jpg o0mouse0o I've been invited to go to a friends 40th birthday party and want to take a present that will be appreciated. He is a bit of a tech head and has also been known to get drunk and shout PANTS! a lot. So I've decided to make him a pair of flashing LED disco pants. The idea is that the LEDs will be con...
By: o0mouse0o

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Oct 2010 21:46:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Sugru-Substitute/
How To Make Your Own Sugru Substitute - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/2IAF/GF070BLB/FWK2IAFGF070BLB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/2IAF/GF070BLB/FWK2IAFGF070BLB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/2IAF/GF070BLB/FWK2IAFGF070BLB.SMALL.jpg mikey77 I call it Oogoo, an inexpensive silicone clay that is easily made. It can be used as an excellent substitute for Sugru. It can be hand molded or cast in forms. Or, it can be used as a casting silicone. It can be colored any color from white to black. It can also be made translucent to allow diffused...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:43:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Programmable-LED-Umbrella/
Programmable LED Umbrella - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/EOHV/GF069G7N/F90EOHVGF069G7N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/EOHV/GF069G7N/F90EOHVGF069G7N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/EOHV/GF069G7N/F90EOHVGF069G7N.SMALL.jpg huebner5000 The desire: to build a programmable LED matrix that is ultra-portable.   The solution: using conductive thread, sew an 8x8 matrix of LEDs into collapsable umbrella, then add  a MAX7219 LED Controller, a voltage converter and an arduino mini pro. The result:  a twinkling blue light show that can fo...
By: huebner5000

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 17:20:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wearable-Breadboard-for-Electronics-ProtoHoodie/
Wearable Breadboard for Electronics - ProtoHoodie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/PPY0/GF06SXHB/FRZPPY0GF06SXHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/PPY0/GF06SXHB/FRZPPY0GF06SXHB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/PPY0/GF06SXHB/FRZPPY0GF06SXHB.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad When you prototype, what else do you do but use a prototype?  From circuit designer to fashion designer, this wearable breadboard does it all. Components optional. Breadboards for electronics (no, I never asked why they are named that), are useful platforms to physically experiment with electronic ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Oct 2010 04:33:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Circuit-Position-Sensing-Glove/
Soft-Circuit Position Sensing Glove - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/5WA5/GELSMFWS/FOY5WA5GELSMFWS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/5WA5/GELSMFWS/FOY5WA5GELSMFWS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/5WA5/GELSMFWS/FOY5WA5GELSMFWS.SMALL.jpg Gundanium Advancer Technologies is currently developing a semi-autonomous pneumatic muscle actuated hand therapy glove for recovering stroke and neurologically impaired patients called the ExoGlove. Part of the ExoGlove project is focused on integrating a finger position sensing ability to monitor the positio...
By: Gundanium

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Oct 2010 03:48:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Leggings/
Light Up Leggings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/XGEL/GELSQICB/FUEXGELGELSQICB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/XGEL/GELSQICB/FUEXGELGELSQICB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/XGEL/GELSQICB/FUEXGELGELSQICB.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Create a light show with these light up LEDs.  Wear them dancing and all eyes in the room will be on you.  Wear them running and drivers will know to get out of the way! This is super easy to do even if its your first time building a circuit. I submitted these leggings to the Soft Circuit Contest!...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:10:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-transparent-silicone-glue-and-conductive-thr/
Using transparent silicone glue and conductive threads to make flexible LEDs Circuit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/WO1I/GE32T88J/FDNWO1IGE32T88J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/WO1I/GE32T88J/FDNWO1IGE32T88J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/WO1I/GE32T88J/FDNWO1IGE32T88J.SMALL.jpg asvin.b Materials for mounting the LEDs circuit .The circuit consists of 3 flat square LEDs, connected to the Conductive Thread. . The anode and cathode of the LEDs were cut and bent. . Three ends of the conductive thread were twisted together so as to improve the conductivity. Making the LEDs Circui...
By: asvin.b

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:32:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bunny-Bus-Pass-Holder-with-light/
Bunny Bus Pass Holder (with light) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/L3YB/GD2JKY87/F7VL3YBGD2JKY87.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/L3YB/GD2JKY87/F7VL3YBGD2JKY87.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/L3YB/GD2JKY87/F7VL3YBGD2JKY87.SMALL.jpg ChrysN The bunny bus pass holder will keep you bus pass safe and accessible. You can clip it to your bag/backpack or slip it into your purse. For those early morning commutes (or late night) it also has a Led to illuminate your bus pass.  To turn on the light simply pinch the bunny's tail. Materials and...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:44:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Three-Fabric-Buttons/
Three Fabric Buttons - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/EXFL/FNNJY525/F3FEXFLFNNJY525.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/EXFL/FNNJY525/F3FEXFLFNNJY525.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/EXFL/FNNJY525/F3FEXFLFNNJY525.SMALL.jpg Plusea These super simple fabric buttons are soft, fun to push and can come in handy when building various prototypes. They all share the same ground or plus, depending on what you hook what up to. I am also selling these handmade fabric buttons via Etsy. Although it is much cheaper to make your own,...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:15:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-button/
Paper button - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/NTZZ/GDJZV2X6/FKQNTZZGDJZV2X6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/NTZZ/GDJZV2X6/FKQNTZZGDJZV2X6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/NTZZ/GDJZV2X6/FKQNTZZGDJZV2X6.SMALL.jpg contrechoc Introduction: A paper button is an interactive element for alternative interfaces with gadgets or computers. It is like a light switch but than in a environmental friendly material like paper. Paper can be folded, shaped and with a bit of imagination you can create the most wonderful unexpected and...
By: contrechoc

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Sep 2010 20:15:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Circuit-Contest/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/ELD0/GD2JJTMJ/FJ1ELD0GD2JJTMJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/ELD0/GD2JJTMJ/FJ1ELD0GD2JJTMJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/ELD0/GD2JJTMJ/FJ1ELD0GD2JJTMJ.SMALL.jpg Carleyy COMING SOON: Soft Circuit Contest!!! I have gathered some awesome soft circuit instructables for inspiration.  Be sure to check out the Soft Circuit channel for more ideas along with these great websites! Fashioning Technology Soft Circuit Saturday I Heart Switch Lilypond Three Fabric Buttons T...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:10:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Beaded-Battery-Case/
Beaded Battery Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/VKI2/GD0QVT4Y/FUQVKI2GD0QVT4Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/VKI2/GD0QVT4Y/FUQVKI2GD0QVT4Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/VKI2/GD0QVT4Y/FUQVKI2GD0QVT4Y.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Try this beaded battery case to elegantly hide your battery to power your accessories so they can light up and move! I love beading and I want to start including electronics in my accessories but I was having trouble thinking of a way to include a battery holder.  Thus, here is my solution: a batte...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:09:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-Demonstration-of-all-LilyPad-components/
Full Demonstration of all LilyPad components - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/QG0H/GCJ0Z4FV/FFNQG0HGCJ0Z4FV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/QG0H/GCJ0Z4FV/FFNQG0HGCJ0Z4FV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/QG0H/GCJ0Z4FV/FFNQG0HGCJ0Z4FV.SMALL.jpg quasiben The LilyPad Electronic Platform is an electronic platform designed to be easily sewn into fabric using conductive thread, which provides designers freedom from the traditional construction method of soldering.  The LilyPad consists of 3 sensors (temperature, light, and acceleration), a button board,...
By: quasiben

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Aug 2010 21:20:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Shoes-Illuminate-Your-Feet/
LED Shoes - Illuminate Your Feet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/YRS4/GB3XKKZB/FEMYRS4GB3XKKZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/YRS4/GB3XKKZB/FEMYRS4GB3XKKZB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/YRS4/GB3XKKZB/FEMYRS4GB3XKKZB.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Remember those awesome light up shoes you had when you were a kid?  Now you can turn your own shoes into a work of art!  Wear these painted LED shoes out and you will be the center of any party.  Its super easy! Materials 1. Canvas Shoes (any shoe that a needle can poke through) 2. Conductive Th...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:08:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Dance-Costume/
Wireless Dance Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/UN02/G8VVDKHR/F9CUN02G8VVDKHR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/UN02/G8VVDKHR/F9CUN02G8VVDKHR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/UN02/G8VVDKHR/F9CUN02G8VVDKHR.SMALL.jpg quasiben Creating a wearable costume which can transmit wireless data can be a fun and useful, especially for dance performances.  A team of us created a dance shirt which measures arm position (bend sensor) and force on the wrist (pressure sensor). You will need the following: Conductive Thread Li...
By: quasiben

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 May 2010 18:26:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Open-Heart-Hoodie/
Open Heart Hoodie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LPON/G825NTY2/FU3LPONG825NTY2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LPON/G825NTY2/FU3LPONG825NTY2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LPON/G825NTY2/FU3LPONG825NTY2.SMALL.jpg nerdbot2085 This hoodie has an open heart kit on the chest that is removable using magnetic snaps. The kit is driven by a lilypad arduino and battery pack attached to the inside of the hoodie.  It runs various patterns through the LEDs when the zipper connects the exposed conductive threads. I was inspired by ...
By: nerdbot2085

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:47:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-control-iPod-by-waving-hands/
Laser-control iPod by waving hands - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/V19Z/G5W7CSU9/F67V19ZG5W7CSU9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/V19Z/G5W7CSU9/F67V19ZG5W7CSU9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/V19Z/G5W7CSU9/F67V19ZG5W7CSU9.SMALL.jpg aniomagic   Konnichiwa - (^_^)/   This example will show how to combine an off-the-shelf laser pointer, schemer, and specially-modified magic dock to create an iPod remote control that you can wave at.   (TODO: we need a movie of Brad waving his hands) Background We've just moved into a new ...
By: aniomagic

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:31:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-3D-glowing-heart-broach-without-a-3D-print/
Wearable 3D glowing heart! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/QKC4/G5LEJUK5/FEKQKC4G5LEJUK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/QKC4/G5LEJUK5/FEKQKC4G5LEJUK5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/QKC4/G5LEJUK5/FEKQKC4G5LEJUK5.SMALL.jpg Geekmandude In this instructable, I'll show you how to make a charming three-dimensional broach in the shape of a heart, lit from the inside by an LED.  If broaches aren't your thing, you can also take the heart and put it on a card, on the top of a gift box, on a necklace, or in many other useful locations. A ...
By: Geekmandude

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:34:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Needle-Felting-Conductive-Thread/
Needle Felting Conductive Fabric - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/IVFM/GZ0BWH4F/FV4IVFMGZ0BWH4F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/IVFM/GZ0BWH4F/FV4IVFMGZ0BWH4F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/IVFM/GZ0BWH4F/FV4IVFMGZ0BWH4F.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Conductive fabric is a great tool for switches and circuits, but is t pretty?  Not so much. Needle felting provides a way to make conductive fabric that fits your aesthetic and your resistance. Gather Your Parts Wool Roving Conductive Roving Needle Punch Needle Felting Mat Mutlimeter ...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:09:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Webcam-Teddy-Bear/
Build a Webcam Teddy Bear - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/OGLP/G4UH91JH/FRVOGLPG4UH91JH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/OGLP/G4UH91JH/FRVOGLPG4UH91JH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/OGLP/G4UH91JH/FRVOGLPG4UH91JH.SMALL.jpg posthumane One tool that the modern world has given us which is very nice to have for couples in a long distance relationship is the webcam. This makes your online conversations much more interesting, and adds an element of closeness. A plain old webcam isn't very interesting to look at, however, and it certai...
By: posthumane

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:00:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Resistant-Soft-Circuit/
Water Resistant Soft Circuit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/RJ5Z/G4PBORBB/FWTRJ5ZG4PBORBB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/RJ5Z/G4PBORBB/FWTRJ5ZG4PBORBB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/RJ5Z/G4PBORBB/FWTRJ5ZG4PBORBB.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Fused plastic bags with a conductive thread core. For that special moment when you need a soft circuit that is water resistant. Parts Plastic Bags Cutting Implements Conductive thread Paper Iron Multimeter Layer plastic bags on top of a piece of paper. Lay conductive thread trace. Layer...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:24:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-stylish-conductive-fabric/
Creating stylish conductive fabric* - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/XJ6R/G43EBVGB/F26XJ6RG43EBVGB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/XJ6R/G43EBVGB/F26XJ6RG43EBVGB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/XJ6R/G43EBVGB/F26XJ6RG43EBVGB.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Conductive fabric is a fabulous product for eTextile design, but it is not always aesthetically pleasing. This is a method of creating your own conductive fabric from fusible fibers that will compliment your design project. *AKA "Getting creative with conductive thread samples that are useless fo...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:00:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Knit-Stretch-Sensor/
Circular Knit Stretch Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/4YIQ/G3TE11OE/FSW4YIQG3TE11OE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/4YIQ/G3TE11OE/FSW4YIQG3TE11OE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/4YIQ/G3TE11OE/FSW4YIQG3TE11OE.SMALL.jpg Plusea Use a circular knitting machine to knit a stretch sensor with regular and conductive yarns in five minutes! The values of the sensor range from roughly 2.5 Mega Ohm when relaxed, to 1 Kilo Ohm when fully stretched. The stretch sensing is actually due to the structure of the conductive yarn which is...
By: Plusea

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