http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 20:58:42 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/light-circuit/
light circuit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/03T1/H2MYDMQL/F8U03T1H2MYDMQL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/03T1/H2MYDMQL/F8U03T1H2MYDMQL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 16:50:19 UTC 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/The-Zen-of-Hardware/
The Zen of Hardware - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/A8M6/H1YOBCMU/FSVA8M6H1YOBCMU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/A8M6/H1YOBCMU/FSVA8M6H1YOBCMU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 19:48:58 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/eTextiles-FabriCables/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/UV9R/GZUB3T4S/F4CUV9RGZUB3T4S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/UV9R/GZUB3T4S/F4CUV9RGZUB3T4S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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. Step by step ...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:41:45 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/Detector-de-polaridad-de-campo-magntico-Polarit/
Detector de polaridad de campo (Polarity Detector magnetic field) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/QIAV/GZB3BSK2/FIDQIAVGZB3BSK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/QIAV/GZB3BSK2/FIDQIAVGZB3BSK2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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...
By: elpampeano

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Mar 2012 22:42:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-Needle-Felting-with-Conductive-Roving/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/UZ88/GZ38JQ6P/FX2UZ88GZ38JQ6P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/UZ88/GZ38JQ6P/FX2UZ88GZ38JQ6P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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. DIY Step by Step Instructable  Lynne's how-to embellish eTextiles series. More information can be found on my website. View the complete Instru...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:42:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Select-Conductive-Thread/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/T54A/GYQESVAN/FHKT54AGYQESVAN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/T54A/GYQESVAN/FHKT54AGYQESVAN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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  Lynne's how-to sew eTextiles video series. More information can be found on my...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:11:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Select-Conductive-Fabric/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/NRMR/GYVDHZBA/FIINRMRGYVDHZBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/NRMR/GYVDHZBA/FIINRMRGYVDHZBA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 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 intro...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:20:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Sew-LEDs-and-Resistors-to-Fabric/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/BDX8/GYQFMVFL/F47BDX8GYQFMVFL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/BDX8/GYQFMVFL/F47BDX8GYQFMVFL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/BDX8/GYQFMVFL/F47BDX8GYQFMVFL.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How to sew hardware to fabric using conductive thread. View my 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, 21 Feb 2012 18:14:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Make-a-Pressure-Sensor/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/YFDQ/GYQES7HI/FXUYFDQGYQES7HI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/YFDQ/GYQES7HI/FXUYFDQGYQES7HI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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. Lynne's how-to sew eTextiles series. More information can be found on my website. View my complete Instructables How-To video GUIDE for introductory eTextiles, soft...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:01:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-Dont-Cut-Conductive-Thread-Near-Your-P/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/Y8JS/GYTY1F6Z/FROY8JSGYTY1F6Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/Y8JS/GYTY1F6Z/FROY8JSGYTY1F6Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/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. how-to sew eTextiles video series. More information can be found on my website. View my ...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:42:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-Making-LED-Sequins/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/FFDL/GYQERTV2/FGHFFDLGYQERTV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/FFDL/GYQERTV2/FGHFFDLGYQERTV2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/FFDL/GYQERTV2/FGHFFDLGYQERTV2.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How to make sewable sequins from LEDs, resistors and more. Video #6 in my how-to sew eTextiles video series. More information can be found on my website. View the complete Instructables How-To video GUIDE for eTextiles, soft circuits and wearable computing
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:36:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Be-my-Stabby-Valentine/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/M62G/GYN8NYA3/F01M62GGYN8NYA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/M62G/GYN8NYA3/F01M62GGYN8NYA3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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. Lynne's how-to sew eTextiles series. More information can be f...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:11:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Hand-Sew-a-Running-Stitch/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/TLAS/GYN8W30Z/FHMTLASGYN8W30Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/TLAS/GYN8W30Z/FHMTLASGYN8W30Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/TLAS/GYN8W30Z/FHMTLASGYN8W30Z.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How to hand sew a running stitch. Lynne's how-to sew eTextiles 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 »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:29:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Select-Fabric/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/8LDY/GYMR9VZE/FGX8LDYGYMR9VZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/8LDY/GYMR9VZE/FGX8LDYGYMR9VZE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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. Lynne's how-to embellish eTextiles 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, 14 Feb 2012 13:50:02 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/You-light-up-my-life/
You light up my life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/VSO1/GYGFD8CP/FHCVSO1GYGFD8CP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/VSO1/GYGFD8CP/FHCVSO1GYGFD8CP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 19:31:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Thread-A-Needle/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/0LJG/GYLDEI4R/F7E0LJGGYLDEI4R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/0LJG/GYLDEI4R/F7E0LJGGYLDEI4R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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. Lynne's how-to sew  eTextiles series. More information can be found on my website. View my complete Instructables How-To video GUIDE for introductory eTextiles, soft circuits and wea...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:31:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Select-a-Needle/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/1D7R/GYKBHTUH/FMA1D7RGYKBHTUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/1D7R/GYKBHTUH/FMA1D7RGYKBHTUH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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  Lynne's how-to  sew eTextiles series. More informa...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:36:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Faux-Fur-Headphones/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/BLBB/GYGFCZO3/F2YBLBBGYGFCZO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/BLBB/GYGFCZO3/F2YBLBBGYGFCZO3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:14:31 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/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/Conductive-Thread-Comparison-v2-24-January-2012/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/HH0J/GYWSZ6HJ/F84HH0JGYWSZ6HJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/HH0J/GYWSZ6HJ/F84HH0JGYWSZ6HJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 12:35:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Conductive-Thread-Comparisons/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/HB29/GYUY0Z13/FFZHB29GYUY0Z13.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/HB29/GYUY0Z13/FFZHB29GYUY0Z13.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 Lynne's how-to sew eTextiles series. More information can be found on my web...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:33:35 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/Simple-Transistor-Switch/
Simple Transistor Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/RWQ8/GXEZCIF6/F0BRWQ8GXEZCIF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/RWQ8/GXEZCIF6/F0BRWQ8GXEZCIF6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/RWQ8/GXEZCIF6/F0BRWQ8GXEZCIF6.SMALL.jpg contrechoc This is a simple but very basic challenge. Related to the water switch instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-switch/ Components Buy a cheap (less than 2 euro's) LED Christmas thing, just having 20 LED's, connected to a nice battery casing. (The advantage is that you don't have to sol...
By: contrechoc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:56:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-interactive-twinkling-winter-cap/
Making an interactive twinkling winter cap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/Q5JL/GWF60TEO/FAWQ5JLGWF60TEO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/Q5JL/GWF60TEO/FAWQ5JLGWF60TEO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/Q5JL/GWF60TEO/FAWQ5JLGWF60TEO.SMALL.jpg contrechoc Winter in Holland! No snow, no ice, but endless rain. They say the people around the arctic have 29 words for snow, Dutch people have about the same number of words for rain. Nonetheless we have a feeling of winter as it should be. For this winter we made an interactive cap with two colors of white...
By: contrechoc

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:06:40 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/eTextiles-How-to-Sew-Aniomagics-LED-rhinestones/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/1Q28/GV0KKEMD/FLU1Q28GV0KKEMD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/1Q28/GV0KKEMD/FLU1Q28GV0KKEMD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/1Q28/GV0KKEMD/FLU1Q28GV0KKEMD.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How to hand sew Aniomagic's LED rhinestones to fabric using Mitsufuji conductive thread. Aniomagic LED rhinestones http://aniomagic.com Mitsufuji Conductive Thread http://www.mitsufuji.co.jp /e/product/index.html Between Needle size 4 http://www.safetypins.com/handneed.htm Lynne's how-to sew eText...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:42:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-Tie-knots-and-Bury-thread-tails/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/E0G8/GUVU1OKM/FGKE0G8GUVU1OKM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/E0G8/GUVU1OKM/FGKE0G8GUVU1OKM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/E0G8/GUVU1OKM/FGKE0G8GUVU1OKM.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Knowing where to tie knots and burry conductive thread tails will help eliminate short circuits from your eTextile project. Lynne's how-to embellish eTextiles series. More information can be found on my website. View my complete Instructables How-To video GUIDE for introductory eTextiles, soft cir...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:21:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-Sew-thru-your-hardware-not-your-fabric/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/XCFW/GUVTY90N/FPWXCFWGUVTY90N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/XCFW/GUVTY90N/FPWXCFWGUVTY90N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/XCFW/GUVTY90N/FPWXCFWGUVTY90N.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning When creating eTextiles when to sew thru your hardware and not your fabric. Lynne's how-to sew eTextiles 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.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:22:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Sew-a-Matbotix-Range-FInder-to-F/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/IZPW/GUQ4JVEF/FR0IZPWGUQ4JVEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/IZPW/GUQ4JVEF/FR0IZPWGUQ4JVEF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/IZPW/GUQ4JVEF/FR0IZPWGUQ4JVEF.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How to sew a Maxbotix Ranger finder to your eTextile project using Mitsufuji thread and a size 9 Between handsewing needle. Maxbotix Range FInder Mitsufuji Conductive Thread Between Needle Lynne's how-to sew eTextiles series. More information can be found on my website. View the complete Instru...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:14:12 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/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/Low-power-consumption-Ding-Dong-Doorbell-IC/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/PBYD/GPZAHH2K/FAAPBYDGPZAHH2K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/PBYD/GPZAHH2K/FAAPBYDGPZAHH2K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/PBYD/GPZAHH2K/FAAPBYDGPZAHH2K.SMALL.jpg aytacgul M8031-2S ia a Low power consumption Ding Dong Doorbell IC. Partlist: M8031-2S Ding Dong Melody generator 2N3904 NPN Transistor Normally closed tact switch 1K Resistors 1uF/10V Electrolytic Capacitors Battery Holder and 9V Cadmium Battery &...
By: aytacgul

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:14:23 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/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/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/Find-home-detector/
Find home detector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/AWUI/GKLJ5MZM/FRWAWUIGKLJ5MZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/AWUI/GKLJ5MZM/FRWAWUIGKLJ5MZM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/AWUI/GKLJ5MZM/FRWAWUIGKLJ5MZM.SMALL.jpg _macke_ The Find home detector is a device to show me the way home by indicating the direction with a light. It uses a LilyPad, GPS, compass and some LEDs. Using the GPS to get a position and then calculate the direction to the location of my home. The compass is then used to get my heading so it is possi...
By: _macke_

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2011 14:11:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Nixie-Tube-HV-Driver/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/Q1I7/GOHMBAF9/FAJQ1I7GOHMBAF9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/Q1I7/GOHMBAF9/FAJQ1I7GOHMBAF9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/Q1I7/GOHMBAF9/FAJQ1I7GOHMBAF9.SMALL.gif aytacgul Part List NE555N Timer IC & Socket (8pin IC) 2.2nF Film Cap. 100pF/250V Film Cap. BC547 Transistor 470µF/16V Electrolytic Capacitors 1K 1/4W Resistor 10K 1/4W Resistor 2K2 1/4W Resistor 220K 1/4W Resistor 1K Trimmer 4.7µF/200V E-Cap. IRF740 Mosfet 100µH/3A Radial Inductor
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2011 21:45:40 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/Lightcatcher-Dress/
Lightcatcher Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/PL1P/GN8NCP8J/FKKPL1PGN8NCP8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/PL1P/GN8NCP8J/FKKPL1PGN8NCP8J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/PL1P/GN8NCP8J/FKKPL1PGN8NCP8J.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam This dress is intended to light up as its surroundings grow dark. It does this in two ways: by glow-in-the-dark paint, and by a photoresistor-controlled Arduino circuit. It is part of a light-up dance costume and goes with the dazzle jacket and fiber-optic laser fans. The costumes are intended to a...
By: SelkeyMoonbeam

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 May 2011 21:00:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Laminated-Aluminum-Foil-for-Flexible-Circuits-and-/
Laminated Aluminum Foil for Flexible Circuits and Much More - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/WOBG/GN1I600P/F5BWOBGGN1I600P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/WOBG/GN1I600P/F5BWOBGGN1I600P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/WOBG/GN1I600P/F5BWOBGGN1I600P.SMALL.jpg Attamet LAF stands for Laminated Aluminum Foil - in this case I will be using household aluminum foil that is laminated with regular packing tape. It is strong, durable, and tear-resistant. It is flexible, conductive, easily cut, shaped, folded or printed on. It is cheap and easily made. It can be used for ...
By: Attamet

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:02:33 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/Basics-21/
Soft Circuit Keyboard (Music) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/9VGA/GKQ39YLV/F1E9VGAGKQ39YLV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/9VGA/GKQ39YLV/F1E9VGAGKQ39YLV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/9VGA/GKQ39YLV/F1E9VGAGKQ39YLV.SMALL.jpg fjlsaiole How to make a pliable fabric “keyboard” (and accompanying glove) that plays tones and lights up when the “keys” are touched Materials: - Felt (8” x 6”, at least) - LEDs (x5) - 330 Ohm resistors (x5) - 10K Ohm resistors (x5) - Small piezo speaker - Conductive thread and sewing needle - Glove - Sharp...
By: fjlsaiole

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