http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 08:10:32 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Over-Ethernet-PoE-Adapter/
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/GO71/HFPTMZJW/FSKGO71HFPTMZJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/GO71/HFPTMZJW/FSKGO71HFPTMZJW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/GO71/HFPTMZJW/FSKGO71HFPTMZJW.SMALL.jpg eLab Power over Ethernet or PoE, is the technology used for power transmission in network equipment, via network UTP cable, together with data. PoE is useful in situations when we want to connect network devices that are far away from a power source. In this situation we take advantage of the Ethernet ca...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:59:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-IdentificationLoop-Check-Phones/
How to make Wire Identification/Loop Check Phones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/OAD1/HF24068K/F1TOAD1HF24068K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/OAD1/HF24068K/F1TOAD1HF24068K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/OAD1/HF24068K/F1TOAD1HF24068K.SMALL.jpg jnakiya Basic Theory information: The LC phones are used with two people testing, verifying and identifying individual wires in multi-conductor cables or where the two ends of the cable may be in different buildings or areas. Imagine a picture of two kids talking to each other through soup cans and a stri...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 22:04:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-air-duster/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/VDAT/HEXSRZIE/FW6VDATHEXSRZIE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/VDAT/HEXSRZIE/FW6VDATHEXSRZIE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/VDAT/HEXSRZIE/FW6VDATHEXSRZIE.SMALL.jpg macobt Here is a quick, easy and fun way to make refillable air duster. Visit my blogspot:http://macoprojects.blogspot.com/ or visit my channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/macobt
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:41:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cutter-1/
Laser Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/17VM/HELX4BSS/F0V17VMHELX4BSS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/17VM/HELX4BSS/F0V17VMHELX4BSS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/17VM/HELX4BSS/F0V17VMHELX4BSS.SMALL.jpg smitty16 This is a powerful laser that can light matches and  pop balloons What You Need - optical Drive - a pen flashlight - a saudering iron Step 1 Getting the Burner out of the optical drive I am using a laptops'  optical drive first you will need to remove all the screws to get the burner out S...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:23:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Third-Hand-Fume-Extraction-Fan/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SMALL.jpg sjroth When soldering, the fumes from the solder can be very irritating, and they aren't especially good for you either. After doing some simple solder jobs I realized that I needed a way to get rid of these fumes, as the ventilation at my workspace is pretty bad. My workspace is very limited, so I didn't ...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:57:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Step-MacGyver-Altoids-Key-Mold/
5 Step MacGyver Altoids Key Mold - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/ZN0B/HEI4MADA/FR3ZN0BHEI4MADA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/ZN0B/HEI4MADA/FR3ZN0BHEI4MADA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/ZN0B/HEI4MADA/FR3ZN0BHEI4MADA.SMALL.jpg Zanrick A cheep and easy way to recycle an old Altoids tin as well as duplicate any key. Note: This is not intended to be used for illegal any illegal activities, specifically ones seen in James Bond movies. I made a key mold out of a 2 part chemical mix. I have a lot of this lying around because I had a f...
By: Zanrick

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:58:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coil-winder-with-automatic-counter/
Coil winder with automatic counter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SMALL.jpg aprzy15 (If you like this project, consider voting from me in the make to learn contest, and the up! 3D printer contest, thanks.) Coils are used for an abundance of projects, but are not very easy to make. Often, coils require 100's and sometimes 1000's of turns. Doing this by hand is extremely difficult, s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Mar 2013 15:01:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-EAGLE-schematic-into-a-PCB/
Turn your EAGLE schematic into a PCB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZX/WQ8R/R2OES9J65RA/FZXWQ8RR2OES9J65RA.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZX/WQ8R/R2OES9J65RA/FZXWQ8RR2OES9J65RA.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZX/WQ8R/R2OES9J65RA/FZXWQ8RR2OES9J65RA.SMALL.jpg westfw In a previous Instructable, I provided an intro to schematic entry using CadSoft's EAGLE editor. In this instructable, we'll make a printed circuit board from that schematic I guess I should say that we'll make a PCB DESIGN; making the physical board is a different task, and there are a lot of tuto...
By: westfw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:48:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Stubby-Screwdrivers/
DIY Stubby Screwdrivers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/3CQQ/HD4VNAG3/FUU3CQQHD4VNAG3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/3CQQ/HD4VNAG3/FUU3CQQHD4VNAG3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/3CQQ/HD4VNAG3/FUU3CQQHD4VNAG3.SMALL.jpg pocmarck      Anyone who works with their hands knows that you can never have too many tools. In that pursuit you inevitably wind up with multiples of certain accessories. Two socket sets, three multi-meters, and more crescent wrenches than one person could really use. Most multi-attachment screwdrivers will...
By: pocmarck

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:21:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Use-a-Circuit-Tester/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/J6X8/H6MEVKY1/FTAJ6X8H6MEVKY1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/J6X8/H6MEVKY1/FTAJ6X8H6MEVKY1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/J6X8/H6MEVKY1/FTAJ6X8H6MEVKY1.SMALL.jpg The Family Handyman Use the two-lead circuit tester to check for voltage.  Place one lead on a live/hot wire (usually black, but can be any color other than green or white) and the other on a neutral (white) or ground (green or copper) wire, and the tester's light will turn on.  This confirms that you have a good, comp...
By: The Family Handyman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:46:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduilay/
Arduilay - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/RT7T/HAQ2UR4R/FT4RT7THAQ2UR4R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/RT7T/HAQ2UR4R/FT4RT7THAQ2UR4R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/RT7T/HAQ2UR4R/FT4RT7THAQ2UR4R.SMALL.jpg mbmosher Arduilay is an 8 channel AC relay box for use with Arduino, Max/MSP, Processing, etc.  I designed this system as an alternative to the USBDMX 4 channel relay option.  While DMX gives you dimming control, the setup is easily 5 times as expensive as this simple relay box. Get all the parts To make ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:48:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cordless-Power-Tool-Conversion-18VDC-to-120240VAC/
Cordless Power Tool Conversion 18VDC to 120/240VAC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/BPJP/HBHGIOYM/FTIBPJPHBHGIOYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/BPJP/HBHGIOYM/FTIBPJPHBHGIOYM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/BPJP/HBHGIOYM/FTIBPJPHBHGIOYM.SMALL.jpg franco40 Necessity is truly the mother of all inventions....and my case was no different.  About a year ago, I found myself with a dead battery for my Ryobi 18V cordless tools and no means of getting a new one as I was working overseas. So I came up with a setup to run my tools off AC (household current) saf...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2013 07:58:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Spool-Caddy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/7V44/H9K2FAOO/FI07V44H9K2FAOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/7V44/H9K2FAOO/FI07V44H9K2FAOO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/7V44/H9K2FAOO/FI07V44H9K2FAOO.SMALL.jpg Tomdf While working as an Artist in Residence at Instructables I noticed that they had a lot of loose spools of wire hanging around the office. You see, I'm one of those "everything in its place" types and frankly I have enough loose wire in my head, so I couldn't help myself but make this organizer. This...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:51:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MAKE-CUSTOM-INSTRUMENT-LABELS/
MAKE CUSTOM INSTRUMENT LABELS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/LVRX/GV525FJT/FY4LVRXGV525FJT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/LVRX/GV525FJT/FY4LVRXGV525FJT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/LVRX/GV525FJT/FY4LVRXGV525FJT.SMALL.jpg ajoyraman A simple do it yourself method is explained to print and stick custom labels onto home brew electronic equipment WHAT YOU NEED 1.  A laser printer : This will be used to print the text / graphics which have been composed using a PC. 2. The instrument cover on which the labels are to be stuck : T...
By: ajoyraman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:39:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fume-Extractor/
DIY Fume Extractor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/ISJ8/H79973YQ/FK1ISJ8H79973YQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/ISJ8/H79973YQ/FK1ISJ8H79973YQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/ISJ8/H79973YQ/FK1ISJ8H79973YQ.SMALL.jpg Ktulu_1 I've spent too much time breathing the stuff that emanates from the tips of soldering irons. After checking out the available fume extractors, I thought I could do better putting something together myself. If it didn't turn out that way, at least it would be my loud, expensive, and low air flow fu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Sep 2012 07:05:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Helping-Hands-for-Cheap/
Helping Hands for Cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/JAZC/H5035HZD/F7UJAZCH5035HZD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/JAZC/H5035HZD/F7UJAZCH5035HZD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/JAZC/H5035HZD/F7UJAZCH5035HZD.SMALL.jpg wotboa Us technicians working on the bench sometimes we needs a helping hand. We gotta solder this and that or the other thing at the same time or it just won't work. This helping hands tool is for all the poor hobby techs like me. The Find At Goodwill (go figure) I found one of them suction cup phone ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 01:59:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CD-Polisher/
CD Polisher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/GVXM/H3CS3285/FNFGVXMH3CS3285.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/GVXM/H3CS3285/FNFGVXMH3CS3285.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/GVXM/H3CS3285/FNFGVXMH3CS3285.SMALL.jpg wotboa You must remember this A nick is just a nick, a scratch is just a scratch The fundamental things apply As CD's die (forgive me Warner Bros) So you went to the local library & got a DVD movie to watch with your honey. Guess what? It won't play! That little tramp who returned it yesterday carried it ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:20:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-pocket-knife-sharpener-2/
How to make a homemade pocket knife sharpener #2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/95C8/H1ZG6Z8H/FM095C8H1ZG6Z8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/95C8/H1ZG6Z8H/FM095C8H1ZG6Z8H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/95C8/H1ZG6Z8H/FM095C8H1ZG6Z8H.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 Here is a picture of the finished sharpener ready to start sharpening small knives.. Knife holder plans Here is the illustration  plan i drew  for making the knife blade holder. pocket knive blade holder fabrication Pic#1  Shows  me milling   the 3/8 wide slots by  3/4 of a inch long. pic #1,...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 07:44:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Managing-limited-desktop-space-and-multiple-projec/
Managing limited desktop space and multiple projects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/DUN1/GZPZO98S/F3LDUN1GZPZO98S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/DUN1/GZPZO98S/F3LDUN1GZPZO98S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/DUN1/GZPZO98S/F3LDUN1GZPZO98S.SMALL.jpg Neurogami I have many varied interests,  and most  require some amount of free work space on my desk.  I do not always finish what I've started in one sitting, or one day, or even one week.  In the mean time, the space occupied by whatever current project often needs to be cleared for something else.   It got...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:41:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Function-Generator/
Analog Function Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/JIEQ/GZISQOLN/FB2JIEQGZISQOLN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/JIEQ/GZISQOLN/FB2JIEQGZISQOLN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/JIEQ/GZISQOLN/FB2JIEQGZISQOLN.SMALL.jpg laserjocky Are you sick of 555 timers? I sure am. That's why I decided to build a semi-decent function generator as my term project in my analog electronics course. This design is capable of producing a square, triangle, and approximate sine wave reliably up to a frequency of around 300kHz. Make It Real Chall...
By: laserjocky

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:45:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Serious-Homemade-Manufacturing-Equipment-on-a-Shoe/
Serious Homemade Manufacturing Equipment on a Shoe String Budget - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/349C/GZQ40R0K/FN5349CGZQ40R0K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/349C/GZQ40R0K/FN5349CGZQ40R0K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/349C/GZQ40R0K/FN5349CGZQ40R0K.SMALL.jpg pastprimitive This is an instructable to show you how I took an idea I had for a machine from the 3D into the real-d and how you can apply the same techniques to your design problems.  My wife and I run a small 3-year old product design, manufacturing, and retail business named Past Primitive (www.pastprimitive.c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:11:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Strip-and-Tin-Wires-Like-a-Pro/
Strip and Tin Wires Like a Pro - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/V33D/GZ5NTQ9T/FOGV33DGZ5NTQ9T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/V33D/GZ5NTQ9T/FOGV33DGZ5NTQ9T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/V33D/GZ5NTQ9T/FOGV33DGZ5NTQ9T.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu Ever need to strip a wire but don't have any wire strippers handy? This instructable shows you how to strip the insulation off wires perfectly every time so that you'll never have to swap between your side cutters and wire strippers ever again. Once stripped using this method it also lets you twizz...
By: Jayefuu

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:53:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Printed-Circuit-Board-PCB-Sprayer-Machine/
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Sprayer Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/JLXV/GX3LR6HL/FEQJLXVGX3LR6HL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/JLXV/GX3LR6HL/FEQJLXVGX3LR6HL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/JLXV/GX3LR6HL/FEQJLXVGX3LR6HL.SMALL.jpg crreed How would you like to make a single or multiple Printed Circuit Boards in less than 2 minutes? Hey again.  Hope everyone enjoyed my last Instructable on how to make a grappling hook launcher.  Today I go down a slightly different path of creation. This project has been in my mind for quite some...
By: crreed

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:35:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PC-SOUND-CARD-SCOPE-INTERFACE-FACILITATES-DC-RESTO/
PC SOUND-CARD SCOPE INTERFACE FACILITATES DC RESTORATION - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/NJFW/GXDWP0EA/FW2NJFWGXDWP0EA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/NJFW/GXDWP0EA/FW2NJFWGXDWP0EA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/NJFW/GXDWP0EA/FW2NJFWGXDWP0EA.SMALL.jpg ajoyraman To start with I must appreciate acknowledge and thank ‘Christian Zeitnitz’ for the fantastic Sound-card Oscilloscope & signal generator software available at his website  on which this Instructable is based. While working with the PC sound-card oscilloscope and signal generator I found the followin...
By: ajoyraman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:15:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DMM-Piggyback-add-RS-232/
DMM Piggyback (add RS-232) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/25N6/GUKARTAM/F5T25N6GUKARTAM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/25N6/GUKARTAM/F5T25N6GUKARTAM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/25N6/GUKARTAM/F5T25N6GUKARTAM.SMALL.jpg jazzzzzz There are mods that give a multimeter serial connectivity by soldering some pins but, it only works if it already has RS-232 ability. So I decided rather than building a PIC multimeter from scratch, I would Piggyback off a $4 DMM. I used: one PIC16F688 one LM358 a button and a 100k potentiometer 3...
By: jazzzzzz

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:46:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MOT-spot-welder/
MOT spot welder tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/IACW/GSLEWNDZ/FH0IACWGSLEWNDZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/IACW/GSLEWNDZ/FH0IACWGSLEWNDZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/IACW/GSLEWNDZ/FH0IACWGSLEWNDZ.SMALL.jpg Electorials Hello, This instructable explains how to make a spot welder from a MOT (microwave oven transformer). The primary coil (thick wire) will still be used as primary windings. The secondary coil (thin wire) will be replaced with very thick wire of less windings. Warning: Do NOT plug in this transform...
By: Electorials

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:56:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EVERYONE-Needs-a-Multi-Meter/
EVERYONE Needs a Multi-Meter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/BH39/GNRSXWG0/FMNBH39GNRSXWG0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/BH39/GNRSXWG0/FMNBH39GNRSXWG0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/BH39/GNRSXWG0/FMNBH39GNRSXWG0.SMALL.jpg Phil B A multi-meter can save the average person a lot of money over a few years, even though ladies who choose to buy one may not carry it in their purse when going out for the evening. You will often be able to solve many problems yourself in less time than it would take to get a technician to come to yo...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 16:05:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Different-Kind-of-Third-Hand/
A Different Kind of Third Hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/KV9X/GJC3TFNZ/FIMKV9XGJC3TFNZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/KV9X/GJC3TFNZ/FIMKV9XGJC3TFNZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/KV9X/GJC3TFNZ/FIMKV9XGJC3TFNZ.SMALL.jpg rachel I often solder things to other things -- well we all do, I suppose, but sometimes these things need a bit of pressure to stay together while being soldered, and the traditional third hand, which holds your work while you hold the soldering iron and solder, doesn't do that very well.  I remembered a ...
By: rachel

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:41:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fully-Functional-Television-Oscilloscope/
Fully Functional Television Oscilloscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/1C3A/GHFJX1HI/F311C3AGHFJX1HI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/1C3A/GHFJX1HI/F311C3AGHFJX1HI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/1C3A/GHFJX1HI/F311C3AGHFJX1HI.SMALL.jpg laserjocky There are a few Instructables and otherwise internet based instructions on how to modify a television set into an audio visualizer or other simple oscilloscope-like device. This Instructable will show you how to create an actual lab oscilloscope worthy of a poor, amateur electronics enthusiast. T...
By: laserjocky

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:42:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Parts-Storage/
Ultimate Parts Storage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/3NDL/F9T403YG/F1C3NDLF9T403YG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/3NDL/F9T403YG/F1C3NDLF9T403YG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/3NDL/F9T403YG/F1C3NDLF9T403YG.SMALL.jpg tomward If you like making things, you probably have hundreds or even thousands of little parts - nuts, bolts, screws, electronic parts, etc. This is one of the cheapest, most compact, flexible, portable and simple ways of storing them - in folders you can put on a bookshelf! This is an embarrassingly sim...
By: tomward

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Dec 2007 08:54:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-HDD-Rotary-Sander-for-5/
Recycled HDD Rotary Sander for $5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/CT4Y/G6MPQJJ8/FKJCT4YG6MPQJJ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/CT4Y/G6MPQJJ8/FKJCT4YG6MPQJJ8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/CT4Y/G6MPQJJ8/FKJCT4YG6MPQJJ8.SMALL.jpg mhkabir http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-HDD-Powertool-Disk-of-Prometheus/ The new instructable is here. Its ia newer, improved and hugely better version and adresses the disadvantages of this design.  If you are a computer guy, you must have lots of Hard Disk drives piling up. If you want to use t...
By: mhkabir

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:16:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/When-a-Phillips-is-not-a-Phillips-Plus-So-Much-Mor/
When a Phillips is not a Phillips Plus So Much More! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/MRXH/FPKFDB8I/F0WMRXHFPKFDB8I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/MRXH/FPKFDB8I/F0WMRXHFPKFDB8I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/MRXH/FPKFDB8I/F0WMRXHFPKFDB8I.SMALL.jpg arcticpenguin When a Phillips is not a Phillips - Plus So Much More! A Continuation of Screws and Drives by Egon Pavlis, Biomedtronix Inc. With overwhelming response to my preceding "ible" titled "When a Phillips is not a Phillips? - Cross-head, Cross-Point, Cruciform, Square Drive Screws and Drivers" and thi...
By: arcticpenguin

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DPScope - Build Your Own USB/PC-Based Oscilloscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/Y9WL/G5KP876K/FSUY9WLG5KP876K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/Y9WL/G5KP876K/FSUY9WLG5KP876K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/Y9WL/G5KP876K/FSUY9WLG5KP876K.SMALL.jpg womai Instrument Specifications Below you see the specifications of the instruments. If you are familiar with oscilloscopes you will see that the DPScope has pretty much all the features you'd expect from a decent lower-end instrument. If you aren't a number freak, feel free to skip this page as fas...
By: womai

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:50:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminium-Teflon-Coated-Mouse-Pad-For-Optical-Mice/
Aluminium Teflon Coated Mouse Pad For Optical Mice - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/GNR4/G5703YI2/FHBGNR4G5703YI2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/GNR4/G5703YI2/FHBGNR4G5703YI2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/GNR4/G5703YI2/FHBGNR4G5703YI2.SMALL.jpg Alphonsus Hey, this is my first Instructable so I hope I didn't mess it up to bad! Let me know how ! did! I recently got a new desk and and I had a lot of trouble with my optical mouse and its not functioning with the surface. I did a lot of research and found that new optical mice work very well on Teflon...
By: Alphonsus

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