http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 16:39:02 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/360-analog-camera-hat/
360° analog camera hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/GGBT/H1AH6SA1/F6IGGBTH1AH6SA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/GGBT/H1AH6SA1/F6IGGBTH1AH6SA1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/GGBT/H1AH6SA1/F6IGGBTH1AH6SA1.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Forget Instagram, bring back that retro look to your pictures by using classic analog film in a fun new way. This camera hat was made using leftover single-use 35mm film cameras and several small servo motors, all powered by two AA batteries. With the camera array sitting on your head, you're able t...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 13:22:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arduino-Synthesizer/
The Arduino Synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/HC7O/H1EMI3XM/FL6HC7OH1EMI3XM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/HC7O/H1EMI3XM/FL6HC7OH1EMI3XM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/HC7O/H1EMI3XM/FL6HC7OH1EMI3XM.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura The Arduino is able to output sound through a library that has been developed called the Tone Library. By creating an interface and a program that can call certain values to be output to an audio out, the Arduino Synthesizer is a robust tool for making a rudimentary noise machine. It uses gran...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 12:00:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Persistence-of-Vision-Wand/
Persistence of Vision Wand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/2VV7/H1ENC1U0/FJQ2VV7H1ENC1U0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/2VV7/H1ENC1U0/FJQ2VV7H1ENC1U0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/2VV7/H1ENC1U0/FJQ2VV7H1ENC1U0.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Persistence of Vision (POV) Wands are a fun way to create interesting long exposure photographs and light displays.  The wand consists of a single row of LEDs controlled by an Arduino Uno.  When the wand is turned on it appears to be flickering in a random pattern, but if you move it quickly back an...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 21:58:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Coaster-Lid-Machined-with-a-3-axis-Mill-Desi/
The Coaster-Lid. Machined with a 3-axis Mill. Designed in 3ds MAX. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/IFPO/H2MYKBPS/FBEIFPOH2MYKBPS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/IFPO/H2MYKBPS/FBEIFPOH2MYKBPS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/IFPO/H2MYKBPS/FBEIFPOH2MYKBPS.SMALL.jpg yukamars The Coaster-Lid. It began it's life as a slab of acrylic. Using a 3-axis CNC mill, it was machined into the perfect piece for office desktops. Use it as a coaster to keep rings off of desks and utilize the spoon sill to catch drips. It is also used as a lid to keep dust and pathogens as you transpo...
By: yukamars

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 06:44:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Analog-Photography-Challenge/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/RXGB/H2MYMG30/FXURXGBH2MYMG30.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/RXGB/H2MYMG30/FXURXGBH2MYMG30.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/RXGB/H2MYMG30/FXURXGBH2MYMG30.SMALL.jpg randofo   Follow me to hear about all of the Monthly Challenges. The Analog Photography Challenge: Make anything using analog photography equipment and methods. This challenge is sponsored by our friends at Lomography.com. To get weekly updates on analog photography, don't forget to sign up for thei...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 05:18:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Huge-Cardboard-Gun/
Huge Cardboard Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/AGVI/H2MYG3Z6/FZ6AGVIH2MYG3Z6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/AGVI/H2MYG3Z6/FZ6AGVIH2MYG3Z6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/AGVI/H2MYG3Z6/FZ6AGVIH2MYG3Z6.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Want a big cardboard gun? How about a huge one? This is a cardboard version of a revolver and is 20 inches long. It was made with 123D Make and a laser cutter although if you're patient you can certainly cut this out by hand as well. Having a huge cardboard gun is pretty ridiculous. Like you just c...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 03:24:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Inexpensive-CD-Wallet-Electronics-Tool-Kit/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/21FT/H2MYK0NR/FY021FTH2MYK0NR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/21FT/H2MYK0NR/FY021FTH2MYK0NR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/21FT/H2MYK0NR/FY021FTH2MYK0NR.SMALL.jpg msaleiro Hi! Maybe you’re an electronics student, maybe you’re an electronics hobbyist, maybe you just had the misfortune of finding yourself reading this instructable :P Anyway, you might find it useful. I’m going to describe how to make an inexpensive (20€), small and portable tool kit with the essential t...
By: msaleiro

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 02:38:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fuel-Filter-Junk-Bot/
Fuel Filter Junkbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/C9MT/H2MYM9W9/FSMC9MTH2MYM9W9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/C9MT/H2MYM9W9/FSMC9MTH2MYM9W9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/C9MT/H2MYM9W9/FSMC9MTH2MYM9W9.SMALL.jpg rbuergi A handsome looking junkbot with a fuel filter body. Parts and tools: Parts: One Fram G8219 fuel filter (or similar looking fuel filter) ($8 at Walmart). Two shower sliding door rollers ($2 at Home Depot, door handle and hinge aisle). Two spring nuts ($4 for a box of five at Home Depot, metal cond...
By: rbuergi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 01:54:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GoPro-Pan-N-Tilt-RC/
GoPro Pan-N-Tilt RC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/3CY6/H28RRV3J/F4J3CY6H28RRV3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/3CY6/H28RRV3J/F4J3CY6H28RRV3J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/3CY6/H28RRV3J/F4J3CY6H28RRV3J.SMALL.jpg Wallaby13 First off:  1) This is my first instructable so if i leave something out just ask. 2) I suck at spelling and grammar. 3) Im going to assume that you kinda know how to use tools, and a measuring devise. 4) If I jump around some its because this is just what was done, the order in witch it is done doe...
By: Wallaby13

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 16:13:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Kerbal-Figurine-Kerbal-Space-Program/
3D Printed Kerbal Figurine (Kerbal Space Program) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/UH6F/H2MYLY7O/FG8UH6FH2MYLY7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/UH6F/H2MYLY7O/FG8UH6FH2MYLY7O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/UH6F/H2MYLY7O/FG8UH6FH2MYLY7O.SMALL.jpg AD-Edge Kerbal Space Program is a fun little indie game (currently in early alpha stages of development) I started playing the game a while back in 2011, approximately 10 days after it was first released to the public. I found myself spending a lot of time playing the game and especially enjoying the hilar...
By: AD-Edge

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 08:06:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-30/
Scanning Film Negatives with a DSLR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SMALL.jpg pauloricca Well, lets just say I've gotten better at this over the last couple of years. The left image was one of the first I've "scanned" with my DSLR, and the one on the right I've just rescanned using the techniques described below (higher resolution available here). Right now I can get higher resolution a...
By: pauloricca

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 18:04:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Photographic-copy-stand-from-old-enlarger/
Photographic copy stand from old enlarger. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/AS0P/H2MYIPLN/FERAS0PH2MYIPLN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/AS0P/H2MYIPLN/FERAS0PH2MYIPLN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/AS0P/H2MYIPLN/FERAS0PH2MYIPLN.SMALL.jpg yellowcatt If you are an keen photographer, then the chances are that sooner-or-later you will want to copy artwork, old photos, small possessions such as jewellery etc. You can do this using a tripod but it is very fiddly to set up. To do it properly with ease you need a copy stand to keep the camera totally ...
By: yellowcatt

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 16:17:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-and-Arm-a-Scale-Model-Battleship-From-1/
How to Build and Arm a Scale Model Battleship From Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XHH2/H2MYDI7Q/F1SXHH2H2MYDI7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XHH2/H2MYDI7Q/F1SXHH2H2MYDI7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XHH2/H2MYDI7Q/F1SXHH2H2MYDI7Q.SMALL.jpg picklwg
By: picklwg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 19:31:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Custom-Watch/
How to Fabricate a Custom Watch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/5FC0/H1YONL7G/FUN5FC0H1YONL7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/5FC0/H1YONL7G/FUN5FC0H1YONL7G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/5FC0/H1YONL7G/FUN5FC0H1YONL7G.SMALL.jpg williamyang87 This instructable will describe the process of making a custom watch. Overview: Watch Case - design 3D computer model - print plastic model via 3D printer - cast metal model of watch case via lost wax method - additional assembly Watch Face - design watch face - hand craft work - install pre-made m...
By: williamyang87

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 18:34:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-and-Arm-a-Scale-Model-Battleship-From/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/OF1T/H2MYK4PD/F0ROF1TH2MYK4PD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/OF1T/H2MYK4PD/F0ROF1TH2MYK4PD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/OF1T/H2MYK4PD/F0ROF1TH2MYK4PD.SMALL.jpg picklwg Welcome to the fascinating world of R/C BIG GUN Warship Combat. So what exactly is R/C Warship combat? It is a hobby where scale model warships, armed with low-pressure CO2 cannons, fire small ball bearings at an opposing ship.  When enough holes are put in the easily punctured balsa wood covered hu...
By: picklwg

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 19:01:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunk-Kaleidoscope/
The Steampunk Kaleidoscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/HPFT/H2CE76JO/FAGHPFTH2CE76JO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/HPFT/H2CE76JO/FAGHPFTH2CE76JO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/HPFT/H2CE76JO/FAGHPFTH2CE76JO.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Friends, dear Steampunkers Our little son's most beloved toy in the "Kindergarten" is a beautiful Kaleidoscope. He spends a lot of time to observe the changing effects and pictures in this magic tube. Some time ago he came home with a big smile and a present from his Kindergarten teacher: thre...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 01:18:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-form-curved-furniture-without-molds-Part-1/
Free-form curved furniture without molds / Part 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IBFZ/H2MYJY3F/F5VIBFZH2MYJY3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IBFZ/H2MYJY3F/F5VIBFZH2MYJY3F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IBFZ/H2MYJY3F/F5VIBFZH2MYJY3F.SMALL.jpg pseaton Ever heard of Zipshape? It's a technique developed by Schindler Salmeron which lets you to draw a free-form profile curve for (say) a piece of furniture, and then cut a series of teeth into two sheets of thick material like MDF. Those custom-cut teeth are very specifically shaped and matched to...
By: pseaton

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 19:20:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-pencil-drawing-into-a-capacitive-sensor-for/
Turn a pencil drawing into a capacitive sensor for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SMALL.jpg alan.chatham Did you know?  You can make pencil drawings reactive to touch for use with your projects!  It's really easy, and gives you a lot of flexibility in making interfaces for whatever microcontroller project you're making.  I put this together as part of my UnoJoy project, where we're using the Arduino as...
By: alan.chatham

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 02:19:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Naked-Singularity-Beetleweight-Wedge-Combat-Robot/
Naked Singularity: Beetleweight Wedge Combat Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/RAGT/H2MYJU7D/F88RAGTH2MYJU7D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/RAGT/H2MYJU7D/F88RAGTH2MYJU7D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/RAGT/H2MYJU7D/F88RAGTH2MYJU7D.SMALL.jpg lewisb42 This is a pretty basic sumo-style R/C combat robot, intended for competition in the Robot Battles (http://www.robotbattles.com) Beetleweight (3-pound) class.  My goals in designing and building it were: -- ease of construction, especially when it comes to cutting and shaping the metal parts.  In pa...
By: lewisb42

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 18:19:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gummy-Water-Elemental-Video-Game-Gummies-on-the-C/
Gummy Water Elemental: Video Game Gummies on the Cheap Remix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/VXSU/H21CGO00/F71VXSUH21CGO00.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/VXSU/H21CGO00/F71VXSUH21CGO00.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/VXSU/H21CGO00/F71VXSUH21CGO00.SMALL.jpg Jetpack5 So, you just finished designing a sweet Water Elemental for World of Warcraft, Goblin from Skyrim, Zombie Mook for Half-Life 2, Mutant Bunny for Fallout 3, or whatever other game will give this Instructable a lot of Google hits. What better way to celebrate than with some tasty, tasty gummies? And...
By: Jetpack5

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 18:20:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Laptop/
Steampunk Laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/AIDN/H18FTHG1/FPJAIDNH18FTHG1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/AIDN/H18FTHG1/FPJAIDNH18FTHG1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/AIDN/H18FTHG1/FPJAIDNH18FTHG1.SMALL.jpg Admiral Aaron Ravensdale Hi all, Today I will present you my newest Steampunk-Design Workshop creation. Here you can read something about how i got the idea to built my first Steampunk Laptop. Because my pictures are soo poor... I deside to take a video in HD, you will enjoy it!!! Depend on the diversity of the ...
By: Admiral Aaron Ravensdale

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 01:58:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-First-Synth/
My First Synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SMALL.jpg randofo The kid synth came about as I sat hunched over a tangled mess of synthesizer wires. My friend Oliver came over, assessed the situation, and said, "You know you have succeeded in making the world's most complicated children's toy." While my initial reaction was to grunt at him, and shoo him away, I l...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 15:43:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-to-RFID/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/EFPT/GM9QL24O/FH6EFPTGM9QL24O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/EFPT/GM9QL24O/FH6EFPTGM9QL24O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/EFPT/GM9QL24O/FH6EFPTGM9QL24O.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Intro to RFID" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 15 different fun RFID projects. Learn to make an RFID cat door, universal RFID key, door lock and more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures for each step so you can ...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:39:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CNC-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/PAXJ/GJ2838IA/F90PAXJGJ2838IA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/PAXJ/GJ2838IA/F90PAXJGJ2838IA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/PAXJ/GJ2838IA/F90PAXJGJ2838IA.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo "DIY CNC" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 12 different CNC projects.  Check out these great projects and learn how to make your own CNC mill on a budget. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by CNC experts, and contain pictures for each step so you can easily ma...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:39:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawbots/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GPRE/GMJIE4XE/FH5GPREGMJIE4XE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GPRE/GMJIE4XE/FH5GPREGMJIE4XE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GPRE/GMJIE4XE/FH5GPREGMJIE4XE.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Learn to draw with robots and light" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 11 different drawing projects for geeks. Learn to make your own "doodlebot", draw with lasers and modify your iRobot to draw fun shapes. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative co...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:40:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hoffman-Apparatus-for-pure-hydrogen-gas/
Hoffman Apparatus for pure hydrogen gas - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/UJZ9/H2MYHA5I/FFGUJZ9H2MYHA5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/UJZ9/H2MYHA5I/FFGUJZ9H2MYHA5I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/UJZ9/H2MYHA5I/FFGUJZ9H2MYHA5I.SMALL.jpg squiggy2 I’m sick of hydrocarbons. There are way better gasses out there that do the same job. Did you know – the original engine by Rudolf Diesel was made to run on peanut oil, and the original T-model Ford was designed for ethanol fuel? Anyway, enough of that. Before I can think about alternative automobil...
By: squiggy2

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 06:30:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Breathalyzer/
Arduino Breathalyzer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/9ZWS/H2MYEJ0C/F7L9ZWSH2MYEJ0C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/9ZWS/H2MYEJ0C/F7L9ZWSH2MYEJ0C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/9ZWS/H2MYEJ0C/F7L9ZWSH2MYEJ0C.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 What is a breathalyzer you may ask? It is a device for estimating blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample.In simple terms it is a device to test weather a person is drunk or not. As the title suggests it runs on the arduino.Our breathalyzer uses the MQ-3 alcohol sensor from sparkfun.It is a...
By: Bot1398

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 05:35:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Servo-driven-face/
Servo driven face - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/YHH9/H1YONLAG/FU8YHH9H1YONLAG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/YHH9/H1YONLAG/FU8YHH9H1YONLAG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/YHH9/H1YONLAG/FU8YHH9H1YONLAG.SMALL.jpg dionicia12 I've decided to see if I could build a head that had similar movements to the Madame Leota tombstone from Haunted Mansion using servos. Eventually, I may build a tombstone for it to go inside. The first thing I did was come up with the design for the eyes and eyelids on a word processing program (...
By: dionicia12

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 01:45:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Steampunk-Lamp/
Vintage Steampunk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/IHJ2/H1YONL3M/FCXIHJ2H1YONL3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/IHJ2/H1YONL3M/FCXIHJ2H1YONL3M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/IHJ2/H1YONL3M/FCXIHJ2H1YONL3M.SMALL.jpg Gunther45 This Instructable is not so much as a step by step on how to make one. It's a box with a light bulb! , but to give ideas to other people  who might want to build something similar or build steampunk items. I am not an organized person and some of the steps such as staining take a long time , I would...
By: Gunther45

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 14:06:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/16-Bit-Penny-Arcade-Figurines/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/CPMX/H1YOB29E/F0YCPMXH1YOB29E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/CPMX/H1YOB29E/F0YCPMXH1YOB29E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/CPMX/H1YOB29E/F0YCPMXH1YOB29E.SMALL.jpg StumpChunkman I'm very excited about Penny Arcade's On The Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness Three, and when I offered to make Penny Arcade some 3D prints of anything they might want, they just happened to have 16-bit modeled versions of Gabe and Tycho ready. I'm not sure what process Penny-Arcade used to create ...
By: StumpChunkman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 21:01:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/soldering-gun/
soldering gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GSZ7/H1ZG740O/FHYGSZ7H1ZG740O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GSZ7/H1ZG740O/FHYGSZ7H1ZG740O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GSZ7/H1ZG740O/FHYGSZ7H1ZG740O.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus A soldering gun is a pistol-shaped soldering tool, named for their rough appearance to a firearm. Why settle for an approximation when you can have a real soldering gun?! Bring this little baby to bear on your next PCB. Point, pull, and let the heater rip. It's not so far fetched: A steady hand, a ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 14:16:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-JFET-Preamplifiers-for-musical-instrument/
Building JFET Preamplifiers for musical instrument use. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/HYDC/H2CE73PJ/FVQHYDCH2CE73PJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/HYDC/H2CE73PJ/FVQHYDCH2CE73PJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/HYDC/H2CE73PJ/FVQHYDCH2CE73PJ.SMALL.jpg pyrohaz By making a JFET amplifier, students will understand how JFET amplifiers can be constructed using different methods such as diode bias, resistive bias and the load line technique. Since I first started properly doing electronics, I always liked the idea of an electronic component as essentially sim...
By: pyrohaz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 18:02:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Light-Following-Robot/
Simple Light Following Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/OHIU/H21CGO8N/F53OHIUH21CGO8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/OHIU/H21CGO8N/F53OHIUH21CGO8N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/OHIU/H21CGO8N/F53OHIUH21CGO8N.SMALL.jpg Mr.What Build a simple light following robot with common low cost parts.  You will need a soldering iron, hot glue gun, and an ohmmeter if you do not have matched light sensor cells.  This robot will follow light from a flashlight.  These parts are available at many electronics suppliers, and are common in ...
By: Mr.What

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 09:26:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-custom-Arduino-compatible/
Make your own custom Arduino compatible - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SMALL.jpg dustinandrews I love Ardunio. I love the things that people make with them and I love to make my own. Last August I published an Instructable on how to make your own postage stamp sized Arduino compatible. This Instructable will show you how to to make a rugged, versatile Ardunio compatible with basic components ...
By: dustinandrews

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 08:11:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Capacitive-Stylus/
DIY Capacitive Stylus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TS6K/H1YOL7O8/FLGTS6KH1YOL7O8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TS6K/H1YOL7O8/FLGTS6KH1YOL7O8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TS6K/H1YOL7O8/FLGTS6KH1YOL7O8.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos Most smart phones and tablets have capacitive touch screens. This is an impressive bit of technology that lets you interact directly with the screen using only your finger. But there is one problem with this kind of interface, messy finger foods. Nobody wants streaks of food all over their sc...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 06:04:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Visual-rain-sensor/
Visual rain sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/EXGP/H2BMNYHK/FXCEXGPH2BMNYHK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/EXGP/H2BMNYHK/FXCEXGPH2BMNYHK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/EXGP/H2BMNYHK/FXCEXGPH2BMNYHK.SMALL.jpg frapedia An other rain sensor, it consists of the typical rain sensor with the line shaped PCB where the rain falls, a microphone per-amplifier, an amplifier, a VU meter and a power supply to drive all the above. The idea is simple, lets say you have no access to weather conditions but you want to know i...
By: frapedia

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 19:01:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-superhero/
Build your own superhero - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/8LBA/H0OJ1BXI/FXT8LBAH0OJ1BXI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/8LBA/H0OJ1BXI/FXT8LBAH0OJ1BXI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/8LBA/H0OJ1BXI/FXT8LBAH0OJ1BXI.SMALL.jpg snowgrains One of my favorite films is the 1991 movie titled "The Rocketeer."  Seeing the hero arc across the sky wearing a rocket pack just makes me wish for the day that such things really exist.  Until then, perhaps the next best thing is to create my own life-size superhero to inspire my creative efforts. ...
By: snowgrains

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 14:30:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Face-Sculpture/
Mini Face Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SMALL.jpg randofo Inspired by the Foil Bust of designer Dominic Wilcox, I set out to create an aluminum replica of my face. To change things up a little, I decided to do it at 1/4 and 1/8 scale. This required use of all kinds of state of the art technology... and aluminum foil. Don't be daunted by the seeming complex...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 11:25:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dyno-for-locomotives/
"Dyno" for locomotives - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/P6A2/H29XSA98/FJOP6A2H29XSA98.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/P6A2/H29XSA98/FJOP6A2H29XSA98.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/P6A2/H29XSA98/FJOP6A2H29XSA98.SMALL.jpg zorwick “If you want something done, do it yourself. Yep!” says Mr. Zorg in the Fifth Element. Probably motivates us to start our projects. I am a big fan of model trains but unfortunately I do not have a permanent room but what can I do if I already have a nice collection of trains especially steam engine...
By: zorwick

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 12:30:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RFID-Controlled-Car-Trunk/
RFID Controlled Car Trunk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/XN8N/H2CE6VY5/FASXN8NH2CE6VY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/XN8N/H2CE6VY5/FASXN8NH2CE6VY5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/XN8N/H2CE6VY5/FASXN8NH2CE6VY5.SMALL.jpg duke2luke Projected Achievement: One will be able to walk up to the trunk of the car, touch their hip (which contains their wallet which contains an RFID card) to a specified point, causing the trunk to pop open. It will employ radio frequency identification to sense the human subject, a servo to pull the cor...
By: duke2luke

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 01:30:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinball-Pop-bumper-nightlight/
Pinball Pop bumper nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/7SF5/H2G60A1G/FPG7SF5H2G60A1G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/7SF5/H2G60A1G/FPG7SF5H2G60A1G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/7SF5/H2G60A1G/FPG7SF5H2G60A1G.SMALL.jpg BradMartinson In this Instructable we will make a nightlight from a pinball pop bumper cap. Most of the parts are easily sourced at your local Hardware Store (Ace, Lowe's, Home Depot etc) but the actual cap will need to come from a pinball machine, or a pinball fanatic. If you have friends who are collectors, the...
By: BradMartinson

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 07:07:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Poormans-Buck/
Simple Buck LED Driver with PWM Input - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/5YET/H1YONIU3/FMG5YETH1YONIU3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/5YET/H1YONIU3/FMG5YETH1YONIU3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/5YET/H1YONIU3/FMG5YETH1YONIU3.SMALL.jpg ledartist High-power LEDs over 1W are now quite inexpensive. I'm sure many of you are incorporating LEDs as light sources in your projects. However I realize that the finding and configuring the power supply is still not as simple as it can be; commercially available LED drivers are convenient, but often over...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 10:26:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-solar-eclipse-viewer/
How to make a solar eclipse viewer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/G3KQ/H2G60719/F7JG3KQH2G60719.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/G3KQ/H2G60719/F7JG3KQH2G60719.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/G3KQ/H2G60719/F7JG3KQH2G60719.SMALL.jpg pyrateroberts This instructable while not the most asthetic ever made is purely functional.  It will help you see a solar eclipse with your eyes and in my opinion is better than a pinhole camera or monocular setup.  Supplies Any boxes can be cut to fit I used mostly a "wheat snack box" from a popular Dollar s...
By: pyrateroberts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:06:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-Arduino-into-a-4-voice-wavetable-synth-w/
Turn your Arduino into a 4 voice wavetable synth with only a few components... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/4J8P/H1JUH7HL/F0G4J8PH1JUH7HL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/4J8P/H1JUH7HL/F0G4J8PH1JUH7HL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/4J8P/H1JUH7HL/F0G4J8PH1JUH7HL.SMALL.jpg madshobye Multiple synthesizer projects have been done for the Arduino, but few have been able to utilize the full power of the Arduino processor. DZL from GeekPhysical wrote a 4 voice wavetable synthesizer that is one of the more advanced software based synths for the Arduino.  It has wavetables included (si...
By: madshobye

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 13:40:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-2-D-Virtual-Stage/
Make a (2-D) Virtual Stage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/NSH6/H2BMNIE7/FWXNSH6H2BMNIE7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/NSH6/H2BMNIE7/FWXNSH6H2BMNIE7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/NSH6/H2BMNIE7/FWXNSH6H2BMNIE7.SMALL.jpg yota I like to dabble in all things, not the least of which is film. Unfortunately, coupling an over-active imagination with a ridiculously tight budget makes producing most of my videos pretty difficult. As such, I've been looking into the magic of computers to try and smooth over any gaps in my movies ...
By: yota

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 20:14:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-Hand/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/TB4V/H29XSPNU/FR0TB4VH29XSPNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/TB4V/H29XSPNU/FR0TB4VH29XSPNU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/TB4V/H29XSPNU/FR0TB4VH29XSPNU.SMALL.jpg vandalex Tools used: Drill/Driver, several different types of plyers, dremel tool (mostly for precision cutting the metal scraps used for the frame), hot glue gun, small screw drivers Main ingredient found at home depot: spring loaded toggle bolts(3 different sizes).  I used 14 of these total, to form the f...
By: vandalex

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 01:30:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-ZOMBIFIED-TV-Remote-Control-Keychain/
Mini ZOMBIFIED TV Remote Control Keychain! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/PWSJ/H2CE6Q3G/FMBPWSJH2CE6Q3G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/PWSJ/H2CE6Q3G/FMBPWSJH2CE6Q3G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/PWSJ/H2CE6Q3G/FMBPWSJH2CE6Q3G.SMALL.jpg evi10ne Hey, Whats Up all my Instrucatables Buddies!!        Just to start and let you all know this is my very first Instructable EVER.. so please bear with me! I'd like to introduce to you all, "BRAINS" my zombie head key chain that is actually a MINI TV Remote Control. Its kinda cool to have your TV Re...
By: evi10ne

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 23:53:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Camera-usable-Solar-Filter/
$3 Camera-usable Solar Filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/8IIC/H29XSK8Z/FES8IICH29XSK8Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/8IIC/H29XSK8Z/FES8IICH29XSK8Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/8IIC/H29XSK8Z/FES8IICH29XSK8Z.SMALL.jpg Hornpipe2 There’s a solar eclipse coming up tomorrow night. But don’t think you can just grab your camera before the event and go: getting usable sun photos requires preparation, and most importantly a solar filter. Direct sunlight is way too bright for cameras to cope with – they simply can’t stop down far e...
By: Hornpipe2

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 10:09:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Mans-Cell-Phone-IR-Filter/
Poor Man's Cell Phone IR Filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/C57D/H21CGLMU/F2SC57DH21CGLMU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/C57D/H21CGLMU/F2SC57DH21CGLMU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/C57D/H21CGLMU/F2SC57DH21CGLMU.SMALL.jpg elmotactics IR photography is fun. However, getting a proper IR filter (technically a visible light filter but whatever) for your camera can be a pain, especially if you only have a point and shoot, or in my case, a cell phone. Sticking true to my "Poor Man's" philosophy of using only things I have around the h...
By: elmotactics

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 22:44:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-reactive-21-audio-amplifier-flashy-ipod-do/
Sound reactive 2.1 audio amplifier (flashy ipod dock) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/TAF2/H2CE6L4U/FTMTAF2H2CE6L4U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/TAF2/H2CE6L4U/FTMTAF2H2CE6L4U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/TAF2/H2CE6L4U/FTMTAF2H2CE6L4U.SMALL.jpg woody2k This is my version of the LED boxs that i have seen on this site. This formed the final part of my degree course as a trainee Secondary Design Technology Teacher. Its pretty simple. I took the flashing circuit for an led box and built it into a ready made 2.1 system, then made a new housing for it....
By: woody2k

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