http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 09:35:10 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-up-monster-puppet/
Light up monster puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/8M1L/HGIEW89G/FSG8M1LHGIEW89G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/8M1L/HGIEW89G/FSG8M1LHGIEW89G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/8M1L/HGIEW89G/FSG8M1LHGIEW89G.SMALL.jpg misstelfordks This is a step by step tutorial to make a light up monster puppet.  We have used the same technique to create other puppets too, which you can see at the end. Before you start you will need: Paper template. Felt or similar material for the body, plus different colours for decorating. Stick on goog...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 03:32:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Batgirl-Birkin-Bag/
Batgirl Birkin Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad What a girl wants. What a girl needs.  What's more exclusive and has more cachet than scoring a Birkin bag? Pow!!! A Batgirl Birkin bag! Holey Haute Couture, Batman! Yes, you too can knock off a version of this famous bag.  Okay, even mine started out as a knockoff so you ain't doing anything iffy ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 20:09:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Form-Memory-Wire-Nitinol/
How to Form Memory Wire Nitinol - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/SLW7/HFSHURX6/FH7SLW7HFSHURX6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/SLW7/HFSHURX6/FH7SLW7HFSHURX6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/SLW7/HFSHURX6/FH7SLW7HFSHURX6.SMALL.jpg Pickledkitty Memory wire, a.k.a. Nitinol, a.k.a. Muscle Wire, a.k.a. Flexinol, is a nifty metal alloy (mixture) of Nickel (NI) and Titanium (TI). The NOL stands for Naval Ordinance Laboratory, where the memory properties were discovered by William J. Buehler and Fredrick Wang. If you are interested in buying Nit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 20:40:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-look-at-the-commercial-screen-printing-process/
A look at the commercial screen printing process - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/YLAZ/HFPTHZS7/FM3YLAZHFPTHZS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/YLAZ/HFPTHZS7/FM3YLAZHFPTHZS7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/YLAZ/HFPTHZS7/FM3YLAZHFPTHZS7.SMALL.jpg kitronik We've just sent our new e-textiles cat kit to the screen printers, and were delighted when they said we could come and follow one through the process. This is the start to finish process of our cat being printed The Stencil The first stage is to make the stencil. This stencil has holes that allo...
By: kitronik

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:07:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TARDIS-IKEA-SHOPPING-BAG/
TARDIS IKEA SHOPPING BAG - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/U624/HF23RNTP/FPFU624HF23RNTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/U624/HF23RNTP/FPFU624HF23RNTP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/U624/HF23RNTP/FPFU624HF23RNTP.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Yes, it is bigger on the inside. You would not believe how much Fn stuff you can put inside one of these things  Although, it's fun to hang out at the customer loading area to see how people will try to jam a couch into the backseat of a convertible and drive it home. Made of a nearly indestructib...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 13:08:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Charge-your-cell-phones-with-normal-batteri/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/OLPA/HF2439Q9/F5OOLPAHF2439Q9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/OLPA/HF2439Q9/F5OOLPAHF2439Q9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/OLPA/HF2439Q9/F5OOLPAHF2439Q9.SMALL.jpg chiragcollz THIS INSTRUCTABLE IS ABOUT HOW  U CAN CHARGE ALL OF YOUR CELL PHONES WITH NORAML AA BATTERIES. DURING ONE OF MY SUMMER VACCATION I FORGET MY PHONE  CHARGER AT HOME AND DONT WANT TO SPEND MY MONEY FOR NEW CHARGER. SO I THINK TO CHARGE MY PHONE AT HOME USING A HOME MADE AA BATTERIES CHARGER.SO HERE WE...
By: chiragcollz

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 10:46:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-kit/
Push fit LED moodlamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/YJ0Y/H0FLR11Y/FV9YJ0YH0FLR11Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/YJ0Y/H0FLR11Y/FV9YJ0YH0FLR11Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/YJ0Y/H0FLR11Y/FV9YJ0YH0FLR11Y.SMALL.jpg matthewvenn This is a cool project to reuse an old mobile phone charger. Instead of throwing it away, we're going to turn it into a cool moodlamp! This version uses a cool wooden circuit board to make assembling the leds and the resistors easy. It's great if soldering irons aren't viable, or you need a quick t...
By: matthewvenn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:39:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ruby-the-Red-LED-Plushie-Mod/
Ruby the Red LED Plushie Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Awww, You make me blush. Wouldn't it be cool to animate your Adafruit Circuit Playground electronic component plushie? I have Ruby the Red LED plushie. I wanted it to light up and have it respond to sound.  Here  is an easy mod to get that done. Sorry, no lasers this time. Probably wouldn't really ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:14:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Valentine-3/
Hello Kitty! Its Valentine's Day! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/E2UH/HD2RYK4T/F0WE2UHHD2RYK4T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/E2UH/HD2RYK4T/F0WE2UHHD2RYK4T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/E2UH/HD2RYK4T/F0WE2UHHD2RYK4T.SMALL.gif Lynne Bruning Hello Kitty, Its Valentines Day! Do you know what that means? Thats right! Its time to light up your life with some eTextile love! Meow! Last year was the STABBY Valentine - a no sew and all glow eTextile love note. 2011 was the Sparkle LED TuTu  partnership with Gala Darling and this year.........
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:22:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-connect-conductive-thread-ribbon-cable-with/
How to connect conductive thread ribbon cable with Flexible Flat Cable (FFC) connectors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/J6OT/HCJOCREX/F7FJ6OTHCJOCREX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/J6OT/HCJOCREX/F7FJ6OTHCJOCREX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/J6OT/HCJOCREX/F7FJ6OTHCJOCREX.SMALL.jpg hayeon Conductive thread ribbon cable from R4R, LLC is the perfect material for wiring wearables because it can be attached just like normal fabric ribbons -flexible, sewable and washable. You can easily use conductive thread ribbon cable by connecting it with FFC connectors. Components & Tools Componen...
By: hayeon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:19:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-zippi-doll/
Make your own zippi doll - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/44A7/HAQ3DRM1/FKR44A7HAQ3DRM1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/44A7/HAQ3DRM1/FKR44A7HAQ3DRM1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/44A7/HAQ3DRM1/FKR44A7HAQ3DRM1.SMALL.jpg kitronik This is a step by step guide to creating your own zippi doll using conductive thread and other e-textiles. The doll has LEDs as it's eyes, and a tilt switch is used to light the LEDs when the doll is lifted from horizontal to vertical. Parts List: A blue, green, red or yellow Electro Fashion flash...
By: kitronik

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:55:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simpler-BARE-Conductive-Paint-Paper-Houses/
Simpler BARE Conductive Paint Paper Houses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/S8ZV/HAQ3B7LE/FWWS8ZVHAQ3B7LE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/S8ZV/HAQ3B7LE/FWWS8ZVHAQ3B7LE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/S8ZV/HAQ3B7LE/FWWS8ZVHAQ3B7LE.SMALL.jpg techiebot Everything should be made is simple as possible, but not simpler.  Albert Einstein I saw the featured Bare Instructable on building paper houses with a painted circuit that lights the house up in the dark. http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Paper-House-that-lights-up-as-it-gets-dar/#intro C...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:14:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Handful-of-Hearts-Gloves/
LED "Handful of Hearts" Gloves - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/MTVI/HAQ2Z3JG/F4UMTVIHAQ2Z3JG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/MTVI/HAQ2Z3JG/F4UMTVIHAQ2Z3JG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/MTVI/HAQ2Z3JG/F4UMTVIHAQ2Z3JG.SMALL.jpg lnorooz My sister asked me to make her a pair of gloves she found on instagram that she thought were cute. Trying to find every excuse I can to work on more e-textile projects, I decided to customize it a bit! Additionally, I'd seen instructables on how to make gloves "touchscreen compatible" befo...
By: lnorooz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:52:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginning-Soft-Circuits-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/E3B1/HA4LGMCH/FFHE3B1HA4LGMCH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/E3B1/HA4LGMCH/FFHE3B1HA4LGMCH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/E3B1/HA4LGMCH/FFHE3B1HA4LGMCH.SMALL.jpg kazmataz 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: kazmataz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:39:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Singing-Crochet-Chickadee/
Singing Crochet Chickadee - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/SJTJ/H9K2FRVI/F7ASJTJH9K2FRVI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/SJTJ/H9K2FRVI/F7ASJTJH9K2FRVI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/SJTJ/H9K2FRVI/F7ASJTJH9K2FRVI.SMALL.jpg ChrysN In the Spring and Summer the cedars trees in my back yard are full of little Black-capped Chickadees flitting about singing their lovely song.  But during the Fall and Winter months they become scarce likely ranging farther out for food.  I miss seeing them and so does my cat who watches them from t...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:12:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/555-chip-PCB-Schematic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/0HOT/HA5M70YS/F9L0HOTHA5M70YS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/0HOT/HA5M70YS/F9L0HOTHA5M70YS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/0HOT/HA5M70YS/F9L0HOTHA5M70YS.SMALL.jpg skullhead690 Chip Schematics for a charge controller for a solar panel or windmill.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:14:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/ICase-the-charging-pencil-case-that-you-will-neve/
ICase, the charging pencil case that you will never loose! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/2JSG/H6MF2OGI/FGK2JSGH6MF2OGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/2JSG/H6MF2OGI/FGK2JSGH6MF2OGI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/2JSG/H6MF2OGI/FGK2JSGH6MF2OGI.SMALL.jpg ellwoodjoe In this instructable (my first) I will show you how to create a clever pencil case of your own, it is simple and easy to make, I decided to make it because of two problems that i have on a regular basis, my phone going flat with no where to charge it and never being able to find my pencil case, to c...
By: ellwoodjoe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 07:19:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-made-box-with-alarm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/DGW7/H6738XAH/F8MDGW7H6738XAH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/DGW7/H6738XAH/F8MDGW7H6738XAH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/DGW7/H6738XAH/F8MDGW7H6738XAH.SMALL.jpg liudasbar Hi! I made a simple box with alarm. You need: Reed switch Magnet Plastic box Buzzer Resistor (if necessary) Flashing LED Button Batteries (x2,3 or more). Connect everything like this:      -           +                   |                    |                                  Resistor         ...
By: liudasbar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:47:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/God-Particle-Wearable-LHC-Demonstrator-Shirt/
God Particle Wearable LHC Demonstrator Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/K84N/H6918SOS/F8CK84NH6918SOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/K84N/H6918SOS/F8CK84NH6918SOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/K84N/H6918SOS/F8CK84NH6918SOS.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad High 5 sigma for taking one step closer to figuring out what the universe is about, whether you believe it or not.  Understanding what the Higgs-Boson particle is may take a little more than head-scratching to understand. Understanding the device used to track it down may be a little easier.  Scient...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 01:23:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Volt-Regulator/
5 Volt Regulator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/XEA0/H5TU8LJX/FKZXEA0H5TU8LJX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/XEA0/H5TU8LJX/FKZXEA0H5TU8LJX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/XEA0/H5TU8LJX/FKZXEA0H5TU8LJX.SMALL.jpg markie Hi, this is a simple circuit for a 5 volt regulator with a input voltage from 8 to 12 volts. just follow the circuit diagram and you"ll be fine. * (Sorry for the bad grammar, i`m from Holland) *                     ↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑This is how your regulator could be looking like when you`re done :)  ↑↑↑↑↑...
By: markie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:47:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Trek-USS-Enterprise-Phaser-Red-Shirt/
Star Trek USS Enterprise Phaser Red Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/VXDL/H5ED7TGN/FJSVXDLH5ED7TGN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/VXDL/H5ED7TGN/FJSVXDLH5ED7TGN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/VXDL/H5ED7TGN/FJSVXDLH5ED7TGN.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Only a 21st century laser was used in the making of this shirt.  Take ordinary laser pointers to bling out your custom Star Trek shirt. Outfit phasers on your Constitution Class wardrobe. Try out the command chair in style. Note that this is a red shirt.  Only the cool people wear red shirts. WARN...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 20:09:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Circuit-Button-Switch/
Soft Circuit Button Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/4KZB/H461XB3X/FPR4KZBH461XB3X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/4KZB/H461XB3X/FPR4KZBH461XB3X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/4KZB/H461XB3X/FPR4KZBH461XB3X.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I have made and posted a few soft circuit projects but I have often found it difficult to get some of the components needed since there are no stores (that I know of) nearby and shipping to Canada can be overly expensive.  So I try to make do.  One problem I've had was finding something to use as an...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Jul 2012 18:41:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sew-LEDs-into-your-Project/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/JQB7/H2WEYFP8/FJQJQB7H2WEYFP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/JQB7/H2WEYFP8/FJQJQB7H2WEYFP8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/JQB7/H2WEYFP8/FJQJQB7H2WEYFP8.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura It is really easy to include LEDs in your soft circuit project. For this I used a low-resistance conductive thread, from the lovely Lynne Bruning, some pliers, two sewing needles, and a bunch of green LEDs. Begin by coiling the leads of your LEDs with pliers, remember that the cathode of your LED h...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:38:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotating-LED-Marquee-Hat/
Rotating LED Marquee Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/CJQ9/H3NN9KMY/FSYCJQ9H3NN9KMY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/CJQ9/H3NN9KMY/FSYCJQ9H3NN9KMY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/CJQ9/H3NN9KMY/FSYCJQ9H3NN9KMY.SMALL.jpg bananaslug I wanted a hat that lit up around the brim like one of those movie marquee lighting things. It took ages and ages, but I finally managed it! I also attached a pushbutton, so that when you push it, the led rotates faster. Yes the picture does look like multiple LEDs come on at once, but that's just b...
By: bananaslug

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:06:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/light-circuit/
light circuit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/03T1/H2MYDMQL/F8U03T1H2MYDMQL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/03T1/H2MYDMQL/F8U03T1H2MYDMQL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/03T1/H2MYDMQL/F8U03T1H2MYDMQL.SMALL.jpg astridlubsen This is a circuit made with the vinylcutter. The project involved designing the circuit, cutting it out of copper sticker, glueing it on paper, stuffing the electronic components and programming the micro controller to make the LEDs light up in a pattern. Step by step instructions how to do this wil...
By: astridlubsen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 09:50:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Northern-Lights-Papercraft/
Northern Lights Papercraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/4R40/H2BMNLFX/FJR4R40H2BMNLFX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/4R40/H2BMNLFX/FJR4R40H2BMNLFX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 10:47:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Zen-of-Hardware/
The Zen of Hardware - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/A8M6/H1YOBCMU/FSVA8M6H1YOBCMU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/A8M6/H1YOBCMU/FSVA8M6H1YOBCMU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/A8M6/H1YOBCMU/FSVA8M6H1YOBCMU.SMALL.jpg contrechoc Sometimes you notice recurring patterns in your way to explore and make things. You succeed, you fail, you are happy and you get angry. You learn a lot of technical stuff and by miracle, but  ....    even in this very technical world, you learn something about yourself and the world... This instruc...
By: contrechoc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 12:48:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Dragon-Smaug-from-The-Hobbit/
Crochet Dragon - Smaug from The Hobbit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/DUFQ/H05Y7KB3/FGLDUFQH05Y7KB3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/DUFQ/H05Y7KB3/FGLDUFQH05Y7KB3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 11:50:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-FabriCables/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/UV9R/GZUB3T4S/F4CUV9RGZUB3T4S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/UV9R/GZUB3T4S/F4CUV9RGZUB3T4S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/UV9R/GZUB3T4S/F4CUV9RGZUB3T4S.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Apply conductive thread to ribbons and bias tape to create FabriCables that can be later attached to ready made garments and textiles. These conductive traces reinforce your design aesthetic as well as help insulate the conductive material from the elements and prevent short circuits. Want more eTe...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:41:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-Sewing-Machines-and-Conductive-Thread/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/7Y1U/GZACJ96J/FGX7Y1UGZACJ96J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/7Y1U/GZACJ96J/FGX7Y1UGZACJ96J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/7Y1U/GZACJ96J/FGX7Y1UGZACJ96J.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Using conductive threads with your home sewing machine. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge! 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 09:41:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Detector-de-polaridad-de-campo-magntico-Polarit/
Detector de polaridad de campo (Polarity Detector magnetic field) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/QIAV/GZB3BSK2/FIDQIAVGZB3BSK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/QIAV/GZB3BSK2/FIDQIAVGZB3BSK2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/QIAV/GZB3BSK2/FIDQIAVGZB3BSK2.SMALL.jpg elpampeano Muchas veces, cuando estoy jugando con imanes, me resulta complicado determinar la polaridad sin contar con una brújula, además este método resultaría poco práctico a la hora de analizar por ejemplo el rotor de un motor paso a paso. Por lo que me decidí a construir uno electrónico que cumpla con dic...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Mar 2012 14:42:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-Needle-Felting-with-Conductive-Roving/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/UZ88/GZ38JQ6P/FX2UZ88GZ38JQ6P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/UZ88/GZ38JQ6P/FX2UZ88GZ38JQ6P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/UZ88/GZ38JQ6P/FX2UZ88GZ38JQ6P.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Combine conductive roving and microfibers with traditional needle felting to create stylish eTextile sensors for soft circuit and wearable tech projects. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge View the complete Instructables How-To vid...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:42:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Select-Conductive-Thread/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/T54A/GYQESVAN/FHKT54AGYQESVAN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/T54A/GYQESVAN/FHKT54AGYQESVAN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/T54A/GYQESVAN/FHKT54AGYQESVAN.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How I select a conductive thread for a specific project.  Resistance, Aesthetics, Delivery Method. eTextiles: Conductive Thread Comparison v1 10 January 2012  eTextiles: Conductive Thread Comparison v2 24 January 2012  Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then vi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:11:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Select-Conductive-Fabric/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/NRMR/GYVDHZBA/FIINRMRGYVDHZBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/NRMR/GYVDHZBA/FIINRMRGYVDHZBA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/NRMR/GYVDHZBA/FIINRMRGYVDHZBA.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How to Select a conductive fabric that will support your project's circuitry and aesthetics. Sources: Less EMF  References: How To Get What You Want Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge  View my complete Instructables How-To video ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:20:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Sew-LEDs-and-Resistors-to-Fabric/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/BDX8/GYQFMVFL/F47BDX8GYQFMVFL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/BDX8/GYQFMVFL/F47BDX8GYQFMVFL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/BDX8/GYQFMVFL/F47BDX8GYQFMVFL.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How to sew hardware to fabric using conductive thread. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge! View my complete Instructables How-To video GUIDE for introductory eTextiles, soft circuits and wearable computing
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:14:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Make-a-Pressure-Sensor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/YFDQ/GYQES7HI/FXUYFDQGYQES7HI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/YFDQ/GYQES7HI/FXUYFDQGYQES7HI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/YFDQ/GYQES7HI/FXUYFDQGYQES7HI.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How to make a soft circuit pressure sensor from conductive fabric, velostat and fabric. conductive fabric and velostat from LessEMF. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge! View my complete Instructables How-To video GUIDE for introdu...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:01:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-Dont-Cut-Conductive-Thread-Near-Your-P/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FRO/Y8JS/GYTY1F6Z/FROY8JSGYTY1F6Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRO/Y8JS/GYTY1F6Z/FROY8JSGYTY1F6Z.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRO/Y8JS/GYTY1F6Z/FROY8JSGYTY1F6Z.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Never ever ever cut conductive thread or fabric above your project. The hundred thousand conductive fibers you create will increase the likelyhood of short circuits to the 12th power. And that would be a pity. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTe...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:42:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-Making-LED-Sequins/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/FFDL/GYQERTV2/FGHFFDLGYQERTV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/FFDL/GYQERTV2/FGHFFDLGYQERTV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/FFDL/GYQERTV2/FGHFFDLGYQERTV2.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How to make sewable sequins from LEDs, resistors and more. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge! View the complete Instructables How-To video GUIDE for eTextiles, soft circuits and wearable computing
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:36:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Be-my-Stabby-Valentine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/M62G/GYN8NYA3/F01M62GGYN8NYA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/M62G/GYN8NYA3/F01M62GGYN8NYA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/M62G/GYN8NYA3/F01M62GGYN8NYA3.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Super simple no no-sew LED Valentine. I shared this with the viewers of last night's eTextile Lounge. Why sew when you can STAB! Materials: fabric, felt, LED, coin cell battery, tape and a PIN! Inspired by Catarina Mota's voodoo doll. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and p...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:11:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Hand-Sew-a-Running-Stitch/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/TLAS/GYN8W30Z/FHMTLASGYN8W30Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/TLAS/GYN8W30Z/FHMTLASGYN8W30Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/TLAS/GYN8W30Z/FHMTLASGYN8W30Z.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How to hand sew a running stitch. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge! View my complete Instructables How-To video GUIDE for introductory eTextiles, soft circuits and wearable computing.
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:29:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Select-Fabric/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/8LDY/GYMR9VZE/FGX8LDYGYMR9VZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/8LDY/GYMR9VZE/FGX8LDYGYMR9VZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/8LDY/GYMR9VZE/FGX8LDYGYMR9VZE.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Selecting the right fabric for beginning eTextile projects will save you much frustration. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge! View my complete Instructables How-To video GUIDE for introductory eTextiles, soft circuits and wearable...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:50:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/sleepy-weepy-pillow/
sleepy weepy pillow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/HTGB/GYKVXGBA/FV8HTGBGYKVXGBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/HTGB/GYKVXGBA/FV8HTGBGYKVXGBA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:46:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/You-light-up-my-life/
You light up my life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/VSO1/GYGFD8CP/FHCVSO1GYGFD8CP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/VSO1/GYGFD8CP/FHCVSO1GYGFD8CP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/VSO1/GYGFD8CP/FHCVSO1GYGFD8CP.SMALL.jpg ingamarie A touch sensor just in time for Valentines! Gather you materials 3 pieces of felt, it helps if one is fairly thick 1 LED Conductive thread 2 pieces conductive tape 2032 battery Needle nose pliers Sewing needle Regular sewing thread Prepare your pieces Make a ...
By: ingamarie

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:31:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Thread-A-Needle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/0LJG/GYLDEI4R/F7E0LJGGYLDEI4R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/0LJG/GYLDEI4R/F7E0LJGGYLDEI4R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/0LJG/GYLDEI4R/F7E0LJGGYLDEI4R.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning A couple of tips and tricks to getting conductive thread thru the eye of a needle. needle threaders, wax and spit. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge! View my complete Instructables How-To video GUIDE for introductory eTextiles, s...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:31:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Select-a-Needle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/1D7R/GYKBHTUH/FMA1D7RGYKBHTUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/1D7R/GYKBHTUH/FMA1D7RGYKBHTUH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/1D7R/GYKBHTUH/FMA1D7RGYKBHTUH.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Needle options for hand sewing with conductive thread. Lacis in Berkley, California is my online source of hand sewing needles Best needles to use with 4ply conductive thread from Silverell John James Tapestry size 24 John James Chenille size 24  Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tut...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:36:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Faux-Fur-Headphones/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/BLBB/GYGFCZO3/F2YBLBBGYGFCZO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/BLBB/GYGFCZO3/F2YBLBBGYGFCZO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/BLBB/GYGFCZO3/F2YBLBBGYGFCZO3.SMALL.jpg Syuzi An easy tutorial on how to make a pair of ear muff headphones with a detachable cord. The tutorial requires basic sewing and soldering skills. If you do not know how to solder, you can create a pair without a detachable cord.
By: Syuzi

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 18:14:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-Quilt/
Sound Quilt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/41YE/GY197Z9S/FCM41YEGY197Z9S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/41YE/GY197Z9S/FCM41YEGY197Z9S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:13:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-videos-for-eTextiles-soft-circuits-and-we/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/8RKH/GXUZIJYF/FHG8RKHGXUZIJYF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/8RKH/GXUZIJYF/FHG8RKHGXUZIJYF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 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 sewin...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:52:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Conductive-Thread-Comparison-v2-24-January-2012/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/HH0J/GYWSZ6HJ/F84HH0JGYWSZ6HJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/HH0J/GYWSZ6HJ/F84HH0JGYWSZ6HJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/HH0J/GYWSZ6HJ/F84HH0JGYWSZ6HJ.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Use a multimeter to test a variety of conductive thread and conductive fabric for continuity and resistance. Esty vendors aajan29, Urbanstein and OhmSpun as well as Mitsifuji and some unknown manufacturers products are tested for use in wearable computing eTextile prototypes. Words of advice - only...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:35:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Conductive-Thread-Comparisons/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/HB29/GYUY0Z13/FFZHB29GYUY0Z13.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/HB29/GYUY0Z13/FFZHB29GYUY0Z13.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/HB29/GYUY0Z13/FFZHB29GYUY0Z13.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Compare continuity and resistance of a variety of conductive threads. Please remember to only purchase thread from vendors that state resistance in ohms/foot PDF of my conductive thread test results and manufacture links Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then ...
By: Lynne Bruning

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