Instructables: exploring - technology - featured http://www.instructables.com Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:16:01 PDT BLOX v1.01 Gateway: Node-RED + ESP8266 Modbus RTU MQTT + HMI Industrial Panasonic http://www.instructables.com/id/Gateway-Node-RED-ESP8266-Modbus-RTU-MQTT-HMI-Indus/
Gateway: Node-RED + ESP8266 Modbus RTU MQTT + HMI Industrial Panasonic - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/F3G/NXAC/J52Q64IQ/F3GNXACJ52Q64IQ.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F3G/NXAC/J52Q64IQ/F3GNXACJ52Q64IQ.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F3G/NXAC/J52Q64IQ/F3GNXACJ52Q64IQ.SMALL.jpg Jhon_Control Given the growth of IoT applications using the MQTT protocol as a base and the Node-RED platform, we have created a possibility for industrial devices or devices using Modbus RTU protocol (RS232 or RS485) to interact with applications or IoT platforms that use MQTT in This Node-RED case.In the indus...
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Fri, 14 Jul 2017 08:46:03 PDT
Tap Detection With Intel Curie Chip on Arduino 101 http://www.instructables.com/id/Tap-Detection-With-Intel-Curie-Chip-on-Arduino-101/
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Fri, 14 Jul 2017 08:46:51 PDT
Controlling a Motor an NPN Transistor on the Arduino 101 http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-a-Motor-an-NPN-Transistor-on-the-Ardui/
Controlling a Motor an NPN Transistor on the Arduino 101 - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FR3/KWGE/J52Q52AU/FR3KWGEJ52Q52AU.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FR3/KWGE/J52Q52AU/FR3KWGEJ52Q52AU.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FR3/KWGE/J52Q52AU/FR3KWGEJ52Q52AU.SMALL.jpg TechMartian This is the tenth module in the series of lessons about applications of the Arduino 101, and will focus on the use of DC motors. DC motors are very common in the realm of mobile robotics. Most robots that require some sort of motion, usually for actuating wheels use DC motors since they are relative...
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Fri, 14 Jul 2017 08:45:54 PDT
How to Make a Pencil Drawing Piano http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Pencil-Drawing-Piano/
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Fri, 14 Jul 2017 08:45:09 PDT
A Rice Synthesizer http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Rice-Synthesizer/
A Rice Synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FIK/JXOJ/J52Q0GQJ/FIKJXOJJ52Q0GQJ.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FIK/JXOJ/J52Q0GQJ/FIKJXOJJ52Q0GQJ.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FIK/JXOJ/J52Q0GQJ/FIKJXOJJ52Q0GQJ.SMALL.jpg Pu22L3 I built this synth as an interpretation to my friends video about the destruction of rice. Visually it was powerful and amazing and it made me think "With my discipline, how could I show the depletion, overuse, and finally the death of a rice terrace via over population". I decided to destroy...
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Fri, 14 Jul 2017 08:43:14 PDT
Videogame Control Powered by Legs for PC http://www.instructables.com/id/Videogame-Control-Powered-by-Legs-for-PC/
Videogame Control Powered by Legs for PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FK2/YEF5/J52Q067E/FK2YEF5J52Q067E.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FK2/YEF5/J52Q067E/FK2YEF5J52Q067E.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FK2/YEF5/J52Q067E/FK2YEF5J52Q067E.SMALL.jpg MagicKreator Special Thanks to Gabry295, to do the head control(https://www.instructables.com/id/Head-Mouse-With-MPU6050-and-Arduino-Micro/) and give me some inspiration to do this. This is a project thinked for the people that have no arms, so i was thinking how improve their life quality, im a apassionate for ...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 21:15:03 PDT
3D Printed Conductive Snap Fabric http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Conductive-Snap-Fabric/
3D Printed Conductive Snap Fabric - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FLG/8A0A/J52Q4SMA/FLG8A0AJ52Q4SMA.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FLG/8A0A/J52Q4SMA/FLG8A0AJ52Q4SMA.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FLG/8A0A/J52Q4SMA/FLG8A0AJ52Q4SMA.SMALL.gif push_reset This is a follow-up to a snap fabric I created when I started experimenting with 3D printing onto fabrics . With the snaps being conductive a whole modular system could be created for snapping on and off wearable electronics. I'm excited to finish this because it has taken a lot of experimentation a...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:13:50 PDT
Catch the Lighting Bolt http://www.instructables.com/id/Catch-the-Lighting-Bolt/
Catch the Lighting Bolt - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FVI/XJ0T/J52PYOP5/FVIXJ0TJ52PYOP5.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FVI/XJ0T/J52PYOP5/FVIXJ0TJ52PYOP5.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FVI/XJ0T/J52PYOP5/FVIXJ0TJ52PYOP5.SMALL.jpg MichalC21 Firstly, thanks for views on my first project (here),I really dont expect, that. Because we reach 2000 views, I make fast project about taking photos of lighting bolts or basically storm using smartphone cam. Extract Photos Before several weeks, I had idea to make long video (about 20 minutes) ...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 15:37:38 PDT
Variable Power Supply Controller to Control My MIDI Device(1.8v TO 12v) http://www.instructables.com/id/Variable-Power-Supply-Controller-to-Control-My-MID/
Variable Power Supply Controller to Control My MIDI Device(1.8v TO 12v) - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/F92/LM53/J52Q11G1/F92LM53J52Q11G1.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F92/LM53/J52Q11G1/F92LM53J52Q11G1.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F92/LM53/J52Q11G1/F92LM53J52Q11G1.SMALL.jpg KJ ELECTRONICS In the following video i have shown that how you can make a voltage regulator from the lm317 . I was working on a midi controller and due to a large number of the potentiometers and arduino can not supply that much so i have created this device you can look up at the datasheet of the LM317 Watch...
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Fri, 14 Jul 2017 05:13:40 PDT
Fly Carving Device http://www.instructables.com/id/Fly-DMS/
Fly Carving Device - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FM2/BG26/J4YG1ISC/FM2BG26J4YG1ISC.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FM2/BG26/J4YG1ISC/FM2BG26J4YG1ISC.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FM2/BG26/J4YG1ISC/FM2BG26J4YG1ISC.SMALL.jpg davidbowenart This Instructable outlines my research at the Autodesk Pier 9 Workshop on real-time control of CNC machines. As an artist who creates kinetic, robotic, interactive, and data-driven sculpture, my goal was to leverage this research for an installation-based art piece. The purpose of this Instructable,...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:38:54 PDT
Real-time Water Quality Monitoring Boat http://www.instructables.com/id/Real-time-Water-Quality-Monitoring-Boat/
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:20:08 PDT
Control Servo Using LDR With NodeMCU http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-Servo-Using-LDR-With-NodeMCU/
Control Servo Using LDR With NodeMCU - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FHW/PS5D/J52Q2T92/FHWPS5DJ52Q2T92.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FHW/PS5D/J52Q2T92/FHWPS5DJ52Q2T92.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FHW/PS5D/J52Q2T92/FHWPS5DJ52Q2T92.SMALL.jpg TheCircuit Well Guys!!I'm back with another cool instructable, in this Instructable you will Control Servo by varying the intensity of light incident to the LDR.Generally, LDR is a Light Dependent Resistor, whose resistance changes depending upon the intensity of the light incident on it. Things You Need to ...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:10:51 PDT
SILENT AIR CONDITIONER Exactly Where Needed http://www.instructables.com/id/SILENT-Window-AIR-CONDITIONER-Exactly-Where-Needed/
SILENT AIR CONDITIONER Exactly Where Needed - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FVW/N75C/J52PYBBL/FVWN75CJ52PYBBL.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FVW/N75C/J52PYBBL/FVWN75CJ52PYBBL.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FVW/N75C/J52PYBBL/FVWN75CJ52PYBBL.SMALL.jpg Toga_Dan I've had a window air conditioner for a while. It seems to only cool the immediate area by the unit, while making a Lot of Noise. Rather annoying, and nearly useless for putting cooling where needed. How could the unit be made quiet, and allow you to get cool air anywhere in the room? Connecting A...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:50:06 PDT
Auto-LED Using LDR With NodeMCU http://www.instructables.com/id/Auto-LED-Using-LDR-With-NodeMCU/
Auto-LED Using LDR With NodeMCU - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FXZ/L709/J52Q2IDM/FXZL709J52Q2IDM.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FXZ/L709/J52Q2IDM/FXZL709J52Q2IDM.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FXZ/L709/J52Q2IDM/FXZL709J52Q2IDM.SMALL.jpg TheCircuit This is a simple NodeMCU project.This circuit will turn ON the LED when it's dark and turn OFF when there is light.Generally, LDR is a Light Dependent Resistor, whose resistance changes depending upon the intensity of the light incident on it. What You Will Need List of parts required for this in...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:22:14 PDT
WithYou on Boltiot Platform http://www.instructables.com/id/WithYou-on-Boltiot-Platform/
WithYou on Boltiot Platform - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/Y2KU/J52Q2IAI/FXDY2KUJ52Q2IAI.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/Y2KU/J52Q2IAI/FXDY2KUJ52Q2IAI.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/Y2KU/J52Q2IAI/FXDY2KUJ52Q2IAI.SMALL.jpg gowthamkrishnateja I have a friend who makes greeting cards, scrapbook and some extraordinary gifts by her own she will make everything in a creative manner (to see Click here). and you can follow her on FB in "Creative Crissy" page.some people will buy them for some occasions like Birthdays, marriages and so on.....T...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:50:54 PDT
NodeMCU With LDR http://www.instructables.com/id/NodeMCU-With-LDR/
NodeMCU With LDR - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FSX/BLRE/J4YG20KQ/FSXBLREJ4YG20KQ.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FSX/BLRE/J4YG20KQ/FSXBLREJ4YG20KQ.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FSX/BLRE/J4YG20KQ/FSXBLREJ4YG20KQ.SMALL.jpg TheCircuit Wassup Makers!I'm with another simple Instructable. In this Instructable we will learn how to interface LDR called as Light Dependent Resistor with NodeMCU.What is a Light Dependent Resistor or a Photo Resistor?A Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) or a photo resistor is a device whose resistivity is a f...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 10:28:30 PDT
Convert Your Pringles Cans to RTTTL Audio Player http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-Your-Pringles-Cans-to-Audio-PlayerSimple-R/
Convert Your Pringles Cans to RTTTL Audio Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FS0/HGPJ/J4YG1YPE/FS0HGPJJ4YG1YPE.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FS0/HGPJ/J4YG1YPE/FS0HGPJJ4YG1YPE.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FS0/HGPJ/J4YG1YPE/FS0HGPJJ4YG1YPE.SMALL.jpg Mohannad Rawashdeh hello everyone , in this tutorial I will show you how to build a RTTTL player ,and I will show you how to do that using Teensy 3.1 .You can expand the number of the songs you want to add , and will show you how to do that later and give you a resources for more than 10K files.first , let's talk a l...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 10:10:37 PDT
How to Make an Intervalometer http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Intervalometer/
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 09:38:05 PDT
Toilet Paper Tube Telescope http://www.instructables.com/id/Toilet-Paper-Tube-Telescope/
Toilet Paper Tube Telescope - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/F19/40N5/J4YG1BS0/F1940N5J4YG1BS0.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F19/40N5/J4YG1BS0/F1940N5J4YG1BS0.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F19/40N5/J4YG1BS0/F1940N5J4YG1BS0.SMALL.jpg 3DNicholos This is an easy and cheap telescope that can be made out of a few commonly available items and some cheap lenses. There are a lot of variables that you can tweak to make this design work with what you have on hand, it will just take some patience, measurements, and ingenuity - something an Instructa...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 08:02:11 PDT
Lamp Base Socket http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamp-Base-Socket/
Lamp Base Socket - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FDQ/UKI5/J4YG1I6S/FDQUKI5J4YG1I6S.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FDQ/UKI5/J4YG1I6S/FDQUKI5J4YG1I6S.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FDQ/UKI5/J4YG1I6S/FDQUKI5J4YG1I6S.SMALL.jpg MartijnS8 One of the problems I encountered a number of times while traveling is that I couldn't find any socket. For example, hostels tend to have too few sockets to meet the demands of the guests. So I thought about it and got the insight that actually electricity is pretty much everywhere, you just can't u...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 07:38:26 PDT
Audio Out Hack for Bluetooth Headphones http://www.instructables.com/id/Audio-Out-Hack-for-Bluetooth-Headphones/
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:17:50 PDT
The Evocation Machine: Evoking memories of Tahunanui Beach http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Evocation-Machine-Evoking-Memories-of-Tahunanu/
The Evocation Machine: Evoking memories of Tahunanui Beach - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/F46/LV3Y/J4YFZR1Q/F46LV3YJ4YFZR1Q.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F46/LV3Y/J4YFZR1Q/F46LV3YJ4YFZR1Q.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F46/LV3Y/J4YFZR1Q/F46LV3YJ4YFZR1Q.SMALL.jpg cutshopguy This is a description of how I made a personalized memory aid - The Evocation Machine - to recall days spent walking on an iconic New Zealand Beach, for a friend who had moved away and missed the experience. The Evocation Machine: A personalized Memory Box I have a friend who is a pastor. Some ye...
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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:10:44 PDT
Entrance Master Remote (w/ Raspberry Pi) http://www.instructables.com/id/Entrance-Master-Remote-w-Raspberry-Pi/
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:56:09 PDT
Super Easy 9V Emergency USB Charger http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Easy-9V-Emergency-USB-Charger/
Super Easy 9V Emergency USB Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FR9/BINV/J4YG0JR0/FR9BINVJ4YG0JR0.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FR9/BINV/J4YG0JR0/FR9BINVJ4YG0JR0.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FR9/BINV/J4YG0JR0/FR9BINVJ4YG0JR0.SMALL.jpg thediylife This Instructable shows you how to build a really easy and cheap 9V emergency USB charger. It's perfect to take along on camping trips or leave it in your backpack or your cars glove box. The switch disconnects the battery from the electronics so the battery doesn't get drained over time and can las...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:56:44 PDT
Arduino Nano Multiplication/Division Signs http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Nano-MultiplicationDivision-Signs/
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Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:55:48 PDT
Sunrise Alarm Clock (Simple Arduino Project)) http://www.instructables.com/id/Sunrise-Alarm-Clock-Simple-Arduino-Project/
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Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:27:37 PST
ESP8266 Slave Modbus TCP/IP No Libraries http://www.instructables.com/id/ESP8266-Slave-Modbus-TCPIP-No-Libraries/
ESP8266 Slave Modbus TCP/IP No Libraries - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FF1/KD9P/J4YFV01V/FF1KD9PJ4YFV01V.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FF1/KD9P/J4YFV01V/FF1KD9PJ4YFV01V.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FF1/KD9P/J4YFV01V/FF1KD9PJ4YFV01V.SMALL.jpg Jhon_Control A large number of devices have the TCP/IP modbus protocol becoming one of the most commonly used protocols at industrial level, this time we created a routine for ESP8266 as a slave Mobdus TCP/IP, we created this routine based on this Example Update ESP8266 Industrial Modbus TCP IP V2.0. Industrial ...
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Sat, 8 Apr 2017 07:40:30 PDT
Automatic Lights Using LDR (Brightness Control) http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Lights-Using-LDR-Brightness-Control/
Automatic Lights Using LDR (Brightness Control) - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/F7R/CQ10/J4YFXIM7/F7RCQ10J4YFXIM7.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F7R/CQ10/J4YFXIM7/F7RCQ10J4YFXIM7.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F7R/CQ10/J4YFXIM7/F7RCQ10J4YFXIM7.SMALL.jpg goks_lf When you hear Automatic Lights, we generally assume it to turn on and off at a particular time. But sometimes it so happens that even after say 6 P.M. there is enough of natural light and you wouldn't need your lights to turn on. Or sometimes too dark during day time. What if we make a device that w...
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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:22:05 PDT
OLED Interfaced to NodeMCU http://www.instructables.com/id/OLED-Interfaced-to-NodeMCU/
OLED Interfaced to NodeMCU - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FI9/7RTQ/J4YFZ053/FI97RTQJ4YFZ053.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FI9/7RTQ/J4YFZ053/FI97RTQJ4YFZ053.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FI9/7RTQ/J4YFZ053/FI97RTQJ4YFZ053.SMALL.jpg TheCircuit OLED!! What is an OLED?OLED ( Organic Light Emitting Diodes ) is a flat light emitting technology, made by placing a series of organic thin films between two conductors. When electrical current is applied, a bright light is emitted. OLEDs can be used to make displays and lighting. Because OLEDs emit...
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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:59:13 PDT
Interface LCD Using NodeMCU http://www.instructables.com/id/Interface-LCD-Using-NodeMCU/
Interface LCD Using NodeMCU - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FMU/GWKS/J4YFYSL3/FMUGWKSJ4YFYSL3.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FMU/GWKS/J4YFYSL3/FMUGWKSJ4YFYSL3.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FMU/GWKS/J4YFYSL3/FMUGWKSJ4YFYSL3.SMALL.jpg TheCircuit Wassup Makers!!In this Instructables we will learn how to interface an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) to the NodeMCU board.These 16x2 LCDs are very popular and broadly used in electronics projects as they are good for displaying information like sensor data from your project, and also they are very ch...
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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:35:58 PDT
3D Printed Solar Filter Attachment http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Solar-Filter-Attachment/
3D Printed Solar Filter Attachment - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/F14/XR85/J4YFWAT3/F14XR85J4YFWAT3.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F14/XR85/J4YFWAT3/F14XR85J4YFWAT3.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F14/XR85/J4YFWAT3/F14XR85J4YFWAT3.SMALL.jpg Fisherck Made in preparation for the upcoming eclipse in August, I created a solar lens attachment which can be screwed onto my camera lens so that I can take pictures of the sun. I've seen plenty of ways to make DIY solar lens, but they were mostly designed so that they could be used only once, our were pre...
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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:42:22 PDT
Interfacing Buzzer to Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Interfacing-Buzzer-to-Arduino/
Interfacing Buzzer to Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FC4/AHAX/J4YFW76G/FC4AHAXJ4YFW76G.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FC4/AHAX/J4YFW76G/FC4AHAXJ4YFW76G.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FC4/AHAX/J4YFW76G/FC4AHAXJ4YFW76G.SMALL.jpg goks_lf Piezo buzzers are used for making beeps alarms and tones. They can be used in alarm systems, for keypad feedback, or some games. Light weight, simple construction and low price make it usable in various applications like car/truck reversing indicator, computers, call bells etc. Also they are fun to ...
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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:34:31 PDT
DIY Battery Powered Fidget Spinner(spins for 12hrs!) http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Battery-Powered-Fidget-Spinnerspins-for-12hrs/
DIY Battery Powered Fidget Spinner(spins for 12hrs!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FGW/XED8/J4YFYA45/FGWXED8J4YFYA45.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FGW/XED8/J4YFYA45/FGWXED8J4YFYA45.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FGW/XED8/J4YFYA45/FGWXED8J4YFYA45.SMALL.jpg Thermo Nuclear Boy Hey Guys,In this Instructable i am am going to teach you :- How to make a battery powered fidget spinner, the spinner spins for 12 hours continuously and at very high speeds.It's an cheap project which hardly takes 30 mins to complete.It hardly requires any advance tools or gadgets. Watch the Vide...
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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:07:17 PDT
Controlling a Servo With an Arduino 101 http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-a-Servo-With-an-Arduino-101/
Controlling a Servo With an Arduino 101 - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FEQ/1XDN/J4YFYC5C/FEQ1XDNJ4YFYC5C.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FEQ/1XDN/J4YFYC5C/FEQ1XDNJ4YFYC5C.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FEQ/1XDN/J4YFYC5C/FEQ1XDNJ4YFYC5C.SMALL.jpg TechMartian Servos are a very important piece of hardware in the maker hobby. It is has a wide variety of application due to it's small size, affordable, and lightweight nature while having a very fine precision. A servo motor offers many of the advantages and use cases of a stepper motor apart from one major d...
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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:35:54 PDT
Arduino Controlled Sound Responsive LED Display http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Sound-Responsive-LED-Display/
Arduino Controlled Sound Responsive LED Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FNK/4W33/J4YFY2XY/FNK4W33J4YFY2XY.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FNK/4W33/J4YFY2XY/FNK4W33J4YFY2XY.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FNK/4W33/J4YFY2XY/FNK4W33J4YFY2XY.SMALL.jpg teslahed The aim of the project was to produce a colourful sound responsive LED display. It serves no purpose other than decorative but does look very nice and can add to the atmosphere in a room where music is playing. It is also a fun electronics project with which to learn more about arduino programming a...
By: teslahed

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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 08:04:04 PDT
Easy Battery Hack Using a DC Power Supply http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Battery-Hack-Using-a-DC-Power-Supply/
Easy Battery Hack Using a DC Power Supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FXM/3M58/J4YFPVWT/FXM3M58J4YFPVWT.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FXM/3M58/J4YFPVWT/FXM3M58J4YFPVWT.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FXM/3M58/J4YFPVWT/FXM3M58J4YFPVWT.SMALL.jpg instructodad_ If you have questions, watch the video, it has extra detail as well.Safety firstWhen it comes to safety, it pays to double check your work and error on the side of caution. I can give some guidance on how to choose equipment safe for your application, but it doesn’t mean it is safe for your person i...
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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:05:27 PDT
Diy Solar Toy http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-Solar-Toy/
Diy Solar Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FES/9LKA/J4YFUYXE/FES9LKAJ4YFUYXE.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FES/9LKA/J4YFUYXE/FES9LKAJ4YFUYXE.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FES/9LKA/J4YFUYXE/FES9LKAJ4YFUYXE.SMALL.jpg parvgupta001 This is super cool super easy to make THATS ALL WHAT YOU NEED SOLAR PANELWIRESMOTORSPROPELLORPENSHEAT SHRINK TUBING Cut the Wires and twist them to make look cool Adding the Solar Panel solder the wires to the solar panel Put the Poles(pens) its a 3 step processu need to check all the th...
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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:00:48 PDT
3D Scanning With the Kinect http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Scanning-With-the-Kinect/
3D Scanning With the Kinect - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FZJ/IGZI/J4YFXOT4/FZJIGZIJ4YFXOT4.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FZJ/IGZI/J4YFXOT4/FZJIGZIJ4YFXOT4.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FZJ/IGZI/J4YFXOT4/FZJIGZIJ4YFXOT4.SMALL.jpg rohanmenon 3D scanning technology has always been out of reach to the consumer because of expense, complexity, and time. These scanning technologies often use expensive laser range sensors and scanning tables that require the user to be motionless for upwards of four minutes. Some pieces of software use photos...
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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:33:57 PDT
Using the Real Time Clock of the Arduino 101 http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-the-Real-Time-Clock-of-the-Arduino-101/
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By: TechMartian

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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:16:43 PDT
USB storage for iPhone http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Storage-for-IPhone/
USB storage for iPhone - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/F8G/YR4T/J4YFXC2E/F8GYR4TJ4YFXC2E.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F8G/YR4T/J4YFXC2E/F8GYR4TJ4YFXC2E.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F8G/YR4T/J4YFXC2E/F8GYR4TJ4YFXC2E.SMALL.jpg levimb I was searching for a higher purpose for a USB, after having a lot not having much use on laptops anymore. Rather than become outdated technology, i intended to improve the use to a wider area. This design entails a setup of a USB connecting to a smart phone for use of extra storage, as a lot of pho...
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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 05:15:29 PDT
"Hurry, Doctor!" an Arduino Powered Operation Style Electronic Board Game http://www.instructables.com/id/Hurry-Doctor-an-Arduino-Powered-Operation-Style-El/
"Hurry, Doctor!" an Arduino Powered Operation Style Electronic Board Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FV5/6PQ2/J4YFWLU2/FV56PQ2J4YFWLU2.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FV5/6PQ2/J4YFWLU2/FV56PQ2J4YFWLU2.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FV5/6PQ2/J4YFWLU2/FV56PQ2J4YFWLU2.SMALL.jpg TrevorB23 I picked up an old Operation board game from the thrift store and my three-year old and I performed a few successful surgeries. My residency complete, the next day I visited the Dollar Tree for foil, foamcore and plastic boxes and started tinkering towards a lesson plan to build a bunch of them wit...
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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 05:01:39 PDT
3D Printed Van De Graaff Generator http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Van-De-Graaff-Generator/
3D Printed Van De Graaff Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/F7N/UXGU/J4YFSNRK/F7NUXGUJ4YFSNRK.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F7N/UXGU/J4YFSNRK/F7NUXGUJ4YFSNRK.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F7N/UXGU/J4YFSNRK/F7NUXGUJ4YFSNRK.SMALL.jpg Mark Rehorst This is an update of a project I did about 10 years ago, before I had a 3D printer. The original project is detailed here. It used rollers made from PVC pipe that turned on skate wheel bearings, and was driven by an AC motor. This new design uses a 3D printed base and rollers, spinning on bearing...
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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:26:44 PDT
Arduino Writing Mewtocol Protocol From PLC'S Panasonic http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Writing-Mewtocol-Protocol-From-PLCS-Panaso/
Arduino Writing Mewtocol Protocol From PLC'S Panasonic - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/F7A/IRQY/J4YFVEX0/F7AIRQYJ4YFVEX0.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F7A/IRQY/J4YFVEX0/F7AIRQYJ4YFVEX0.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F7A/IRQY/J4YFVEX0/F7AIRQYJ4YFVEX0.SMALL.jpg Jhon_Control Thanks to the request of one of my subscribers I have created this tutorial, which will be written in a Panasonic PLC (Nais) of the FPX Series Family. These PLCs are very practical and a high percentage of machines have it as a unit control.On this occasion I will use an Arduino MEGA 2560 R3 and a c...
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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:47:37 PDT
Explore Thermodynamics: Reach Your Mpemba Effect! (with Building ESP Thermologger) http://www.instructables.com/id/Explore-Thermodynamics-Reach-Your-Mpemba-Effect-wi/
Explore Thermodynamics: Reach Your Mpemba Effect! (with Building ESP Thermologger) - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FNF/9ONO/J52Q11MM/FNF9ONOJ52Q11MM.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FNF/9ONO/J52Q11MM/FNF9ONOJ52Q11MM.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FNF/9ONO/J52Q11MM/FNF9ONOJ52Q11MM.SMALL.jpg MichalC21 What do scientist? They discover new things! You can say, that it is expensive. No! You can explore with cheap materials, at home with huge amount of data and nice graphs. This is project about popular Mpemba effect - hot water freeze faster then cooler. It is interesting story, how african boy fou...
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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:22:12 PDT
Marblevator Air http://www.instructables.com/id/Marblevator-Air/
Marblevator Air - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FTO/0NAC/J4YFRNRP/FTO0NACJ4YFRNRP.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FTO/0NAC/J4YFRNRP/FTO0NACJ4YFRNRP.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FTO/0NAC/J4YFRNRP/FTO0NACJ4YFRNRP.SMALL.jpg gzumwalt "Marblevator Air" is the latest in my "Marblevator Series" of marble machines. Many fans of my Marblevators Series have sent me links to videos of marble machines that are truly quite amazing. A couple of the videos included designs incorporating "drums", where the marble bounces off a drum surfac...
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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:06:23 PDT
Blynk+GSM Sim800+Arduino Uno+DHT11 http://www.instructables.com/id/BlynkGSM-Sim800Arduino-UnoDHT11/
Blynk+GSM Sim800+Arduino Uno+DHT11 - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FA3/6KP5/J4YFRGVV/FA36KP5J4YFRGVV.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FA3/6KP5/J4YFRGVV/FA36KP5J4YFRGVV.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FA3/6KP5/J4YFRGVV/FA36KP5J4YFRGVV.SMALL.jpg RishabhL Temperature monitoring have wide application in daily life. In modern day keeping an eye on temperature of places such as server rooms, hospital rooms, warehouses and green houses can help solve many problems. But with the use of normal temperature sensors, someone needs to go to the place in order ...
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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 05:28:03 PDT
Slimline SMD Bamboo IN-14 Nixie Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Slimline-SMD-Bamboo-IN-14-Nixie-Clock/
Slimline SMD Bamboo IN-14 Nixie Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FNM/X1ED/J12O1AE8/FNMX1EDJ12O1AE8.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FNM/X1ED/J12O1AE8/FNMX1EDJ12O1AE8.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FNM/X1ED/J12O1AE8/FNMX1EDJ12O1AE8.SMALL.jpg wouterdevinck Every electronics hobbyist has to build a nixie clock at some point, right? This Instructable walks through the process of designing and building one from scratch based on six Soviet IN-14 tubes of over forty years old.A video of the finished clock in operation: Requirements and Component Selec...
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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:12:41 PDT
Hybrid Rocket Engine http://www.instructables.com/id/Hybrid-Rocket-Engine/
Hybrid Rocket Engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/F7N/P294/J4YFP24F/F7NP294J4YFP24F.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F7N/P294/J4YFP24F/F7NP294J4YFP24F.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F7N/P294/J4YFP24F/F7NP294J4YFP24F.SMALL.jpg LabRatMatt Rockets are awesome. This is an undeniable truth.Many years ago, when I first discovered model rockets, they captivated me. Those little gunpowder engines had just enough thrust to make a painted cardboard tube soar hundreds of feet in the air. In this instructable, we will build a slightly more ...
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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:10:00 PDT
Using an LCD Screen With an Arduino 101 http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-an-LCD-Screen-With-an-Arduino-101/
Using an LCD Screen With an Arduino 101 - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FSS/CYIE/J4YFRUGH/FSSCYIEJ4YFRUGH.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FSS/CYIE/J4YFRUGH/FSSCYIEJ4YFRUGH.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FSS/CYIE/J4YFRUGH/FSSCYIEJ4YFRUGH.SMALL.jpg TechMartian This is the eighth module from the Arduino 101 Lesson series. The LCD Screen is a useful interface to see the outputs of various sensors connected to the Arduino. It is more convenient to use the LCD screen as opposed to the serial monitor for logging since the Arduino would be able to function as a...
By: TechMartian

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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:08:57 PDT
RGB LED Sound Level Detector http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Sound-Level-Detector/
RGB LED Sound Level Detector - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FM7/6I26/J4YFRXD1/FM76I26J4YFRXD1.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FM7/6I26/J4YFRXD1/FM76I26J4YFRXD1.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FM7/6I26/J4YFRXD1/FM76I26J4YFRXD1.SMALL.jpg TechMartian This is the seventh module to the series of Arduino 101 tutorials I've been writing. In this project we will use a sound detector module from SparkFun and depending on the sound levels it is detecting, change the colour of an RGB LED, so you can tell how loud or quiet you have been. You can also use...
By: TechMartian

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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:08:18 PDT