http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 00:31:22 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Sound-Bites/
3D Printed Sound Bites - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/VLXR/HGU2L7IW/F0MVLXRHGU2L7IW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/VLXR/HGU2L7IW/F0MVLXRHGU2L7IW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/VLXR/HGU2L7IW/F0MVLXRHGU2L7IW.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei After I posted my 3D printed record project, I received an interesting comment from Instructables author rimar2000.  He described an idea he's had for a while about a strip of material that has audio information encoded on it so that it can be played back by quickly sliding a fingernail, credit card...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 00:26:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Waveform-Generator-Shield/
Arduino Waveform Generator Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Waveform generators (also called function generators) are useful for testing and debugging circuits. They can be used to test the frequency response of electronic components like op amps and sensors or to characterize and troubleshoot audio effects boxes and pedals. This waveform generator shield is...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:23:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Record/
Laser Cut Record - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei A few months back, I wrote about how I used a 3D printer to transform any mp3 into a physical record.  Though all the documentation for that project is available here, and the 3D models could potentially be printed through an online fabrication service, I knew that the barrier to entry for norma...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 23:49:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Phone-iPod-Dock/
Rotary Phone iPod Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SMALL.jpg tomatoskins I have always loved re-purposing one thing into another. This instructable will show pictures of my completed iPod dock with commentary on how I put it together. I apologize that I didn't take pictures through the whole process. I was just too excited about the project. Parts Needed Parts needed:...
By: tomatoskins

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Analog-VU-meter-and-Clock-Arduino-Powered/
Analog VU meter and Clock (Arduino Powered) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8UXM/HEBNHU98/F2T8UXMHEBNHU98.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8UXM/HEBNHU98/F2T8UXMHEBNHU98.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8UXM/HEBNHU98/F2T8UXMHEBNHU98.SMALL.jpg tech-e This project brings back the old time Analog VU Meter, with the added functionality of a neat looking clock! When you turn off your music the meters automatically swing into to clock mode. Behind it all is the popular and easy to use Arduino. This is my submission for the Make-to-Learn Youth Contes...
By: tech-e

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:42:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Mods/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/F96K/GLTXM7CL/FA9F96KGLTXM7CL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/F96K/GLTXM7CL/FA9F96KGLTXM7CL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/F96K/GLTXM7CL/FA9F96KGLTXM7CL.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Easy Music Speaker Projects" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 14 different easy speaker projects. Learn to make a low cost speaker array, a home sound system, build a vintage Wi-Fi internet radio and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creativ...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:49:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Speaker-and-Amplifier-without-complicated-e/
Make a Speaker and Amplifier without complicated electonics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SMALL.jpg TheGreatS For a while now I have wanted to make an audio amplifier, but I haven't really had any good opportunities or means to the end. When I found out about the Mono Audio Amp Breakout from Sparkfun, I started to get exited. Its perfect for what I wanted. It's effective and soldering in the right wire is n...
By: TheGreatS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:20:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Portable-Speaker-Covered-With-Wool/
Small Portable Speaker Covered With Wool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/5376/HCJOGDEU/FG85376HCJOGDEU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/5376/HCJOGDEU/FG85376HCJOGDEU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/5376/HCJOGDEU/FG85376HCJOGDEU.SMALL.jpg Helseth I really like the design of Bang & Olufsen's Beolit 12 portable speaker. Unfortunately the price is a bit steep compared to other speakers on the market. I decided to build a portable system based on B&O's design mixed with some elements of my own. I ended up with covering the speaker with grey wool...
By: Helseth

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 11:22:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-AV-to-auxiliary-audio-cable/
Retro A/V to auxiliary audio cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/UCVK/HBUZGTIK/FLXUCVKHBUZGTIK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/UCVK/HBUZGTIK/FLXUCVKHBUZGTIK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/UCVK/HBUZGTIK/FLXUCVKHBUZGTIK.SMALL.jpg Winged Fist I created this cable to serve a very specific function - to connect an MP3 player to a car radio that came with an A/V port rather than an auxiliary audio port. This process is almost identical to my Retro stereo patch cable, the only difference being this has an a/v plug at one end. My wife and I ...
By: Winged Fist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:59:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-GuitarAudio-Amplifier/
Miniature Guitar/Audio Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/ZMI4/HBUZEOE2/FNZZMI4HBUZEOE2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/ZMI4/HBUZEOE2/FNZZMI4HBUZEOE2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/ZMI4/HBUZEOE2/FNZZMI4HBUZEOE2.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian I wanted a small yet robust amp for practicing while I travel. I wanted something that would fit in my pocket yet still be loud enough to hear. Presented here is a amplifier based upon the LM386 Audio Amplifier. There is a standard circuit in the data sheet that is an excellent place to start. Ma...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:40:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/raspbAIRy-the-RaspberryPi-based-Airplay-speaker/
raspbAIRy - the RaspberryPi-based Airplay speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/WYUW/HAQ3C8VV/FD5WYUWHAQ3C8VV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/WYUW/HAQ3C8VV/FD5WYUWHAQ3C8VV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/WYUW/HAQ3C8VV/FD5WYUWHAQ3C8VV.SMALL.jpg zwuckl With the delivery of my second RaspberryPi I finally got the chance to start this long-planned project: I wanted to replace my old bathroom radio with a  more contemporary device by building a network-enabled speaker. Because I'm a user of several iDevices, the idea of making the speaker AirPlay-co...
By: zwuckl

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:07:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Record/
3D Printed Record - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei In order to explore the current limits of 3D printing technology, I've created a technique for converting digital audio files into 3D-printable, 33rpm records and printed a few functional prototypes that play on ordinary record players.  Though the audio quality is low -the rec...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:56:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Paper-Speakers-From-Scratch/
How to Make Paper Speakers From Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/ITB6/HA4LFYJ9/FKSITB6HA4LFYJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/ITB6/HA4LFYJ9/FKSITB6HA4LFYJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/ITB6/HA4LFYJ9/FKSITB6HA4LFYJ9.SMALL.jpg Guchiwoochi   How to Make paper Speakers From Scratch This is a speaker i made from scratch useing scraps i found around my home. The goal of this project was to make a speaker for free out of scrap. The other thing was that i did not use a pre made speaker to make this. I will show how to make it, so you ...
By: Guchiwoochi

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Dec 2012 20:34:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LEVEL-HEADED-EL-WIRE-HEADPHONES/
LEVEL HEADED - EL WIRE HEADPHONES - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/00UA/H9T4QVFJ/F1900UAH9T4QVFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/00UA/H9T4QVFJ/F1900UAH9T4QVFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/00UA/H9T4QVFJ/F1900UAH9T4QVFJ.SMALL.jpg yardleydobon Here are a couple videos demonstrating Level Headed -- EL Wire Headphones that react to the music you are listening too! The first shows the headphones decorated with EL wire and the second shows just the headphone cable decorated. Unfortunately, the camera doesn't show the correct colors and blurs ...
By: yardleydobon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:55:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sculpting-with-Sound/
Sculpting with Sound - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/W8EQ/H9T4LF6N/FZ0W8EQH9T4LF6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/W8EQ/H9T4LF6N/FZ0W8EQH9T4LF6N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/W8EQ/H9T4LF6N/FZ0W8EQH9T4LF6N.SMALL.jpg Geni-us Photography is the next big thing.  It’s no longer obscure, and it’s certainly not just for the pros. With instragram, iPhones and other technological advances, photography is becoming more accessible to everyone.  Camera’s are becoming cheaper with better quality.  Now, the downfall here, is the fa...
By: Geni-us

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:32:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-sweet-sounding-high-efficiency-folded-horn-full-/
A sweet-sounding high-efficiency folded-horn full-range speaker system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/8GIF/H9T4QM9Y/FNQ8GIFH9T4QM9Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/8GIF/H9T4QM9Y/FNQ8GIFH9T4QM9Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/8GIF/H9T4QM9Y/FNQ8GIFH9T4QM9Y.SMALL.jpg abizar Had been browsing the web for good speaker designs and was intrigued by the concept of horn speakers. Thought I would go ahead and make one just to see if the claims on the web were true or not  (very high efficiency, no cross over distortion, great sound in th mid range, and bass up to 30-50 Hz wit...
By: abizar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:49:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kickin-Kiosk-Mp3-Jukebox/
Kickin' Kiosk, Mp3 Jukebox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/4ZE9/H9G0SW95/F1O4ZE9H9G0SW95.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/4ZE9/H9G0SW95/F1O4ZE9H9G0SW95.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/4ZE9/H9G0SW95/F1O4ZE9H9G0SW95.SMALL.jpg jimmmm This Kickin' Kiosk will keep the speakers kickin' to everyone's favorite beat. The pulsating lights, good vibrations, ease of use, and familiar look make it a hit at any gathering. Easily select songs from a collection of MP3 music on a classic kiosk style jukebox. Browse through albums with simple ...
By: jimmmm

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:10:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/KeySampler/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/BCG4/H9T4PY3R/FSCBCG4H9T4PY3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/BCG4/H9T4PY3R/FSCBCG4H9T4PY3R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/BCG4/H9T4PY3R/FSCBCG4H9T4PY3R.SMALL.jpg Internep This instrument was build using  an Arduino Uno and some  hardware components ( rotary encoder, potentiometer and  simple iron bolts). The software running the actual audio and video is a Pure Data / GEM patch. Additionaly Echonest API was used to do the sample cutup. You can send any mp4 file to it...
By: Internep

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:02:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-custom-speaker-housing/
Make a custom speaker housing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XC8S/H9T44PSG/FAXXC8SH9T44PSG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XC8S/H9T44PSG/FAXXC8SH9T44PSG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XC8S/H9T44PSG/FAXXC8SH9T44PSG.SMALL.jpg alexw2150 Background info This is a project that I produced for my Product Design GCSE, I then adapted it so that it would be easier to explain as an Instructable The Project The speaker has a custom housing that suits a certain theme, for my GCSE I chose the theme of the 4 seasons, but the main style I chos...
By: alexw2150

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 05:47:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Singing-Crochet-Chickadee/
Singing Crochet Chickadee - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/SJTJ/H9K2FRVI/F7ASJTJH9K2FRVI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/SJTJ/H9K2FRVI/F7ASJTJH9K2FRVI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/SJTJ/H9K2FRVI/F7ASJTJH9K2FRVI.SMALL.jpg ChrysN In the Spring and Summer the cedars trees in my back yard are full of little Black-capped Chickadees flitting about singing their lovely song.  But during the Fall and Winter months they become scarce likely ranging farther out for food.  I miss seeing them and so does my cat who watches them from t...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:12:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Stereo-Audio-with-Arduino/
Stereo Audio with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/SSTM/H9947AU8/F0BSSTMH9947AU8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/SSTM/H9947AU8/F0BSSTMH9947AU8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/SSTM/H9947AU8/F0BSSTMH9947AU8.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Recently I've been posting a lot of projects that use an 8 bit resistor ladder digital to analog converter (DAC) and an Arduino to make sound.  (see the Arduino vocal effects box, the Arduino drum sampler, and my audio output tutorial).  The technique I've been using to make these DACs is very simpl...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:02:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Twitter-Enabled-Text-to-Speech/
Twitter Enabled Text to Speech - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/334K/H91LGCB4/FLH334KH91LGCB4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/334K/H91LGCB4/FLH334KH91LGCB4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/334K/H91LGCB4/FLH334KH91LGCB4.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Let the world know what you're eating for breakfast with an 80's style vocal synthesizer!  This project uses an Arduino to send your Twitter stream to a voice generator chip called the SpeakJet.  The setup that I use here can also be extended to other applications where you'd want to translate text ...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 11:39:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Singing-Dot-Matrix-Smiley/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/DCDG/H8RVCWKX/F0ADCDGH8RVCWKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/DCDG/H8RVCWKX/F0ADCDGH8RVCWKX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/DCDG/H8RVCWKX/F0ADCDGH8RVCWKX.SMALL.jpg hobbyman This instructable is about a small circuit which displays a smiley on a LED matrix, singing with the music input. The circuit schematic, pcb and component placement files are included in the instructable. The DS 1820 in the circuit is NOT necessary though I added it for future use. The...
By: hobbyman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2012 06:32:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tangible-Music-Player-RFID-card-controlled-iPodTo/
Tangible Music Player: RFID card controlled iPodTouch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/D3H8/H7URGNPG/FHWD3H8H7URGNPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/D3H8/H7URGNPG/FHWD3H8H7URGNPG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/D3H8/H7URGNPG/FHWD3H8H7URGNPG.SMALL.jpg XenonJohn What is it? This is an Arduino based iPod hack audio project that allows you to select tracks for playback from an attached iPod Touch simply by placing cards on flat upper surface of the machine: The cards can be placed in small plastic boxes with a picture of the album cover on one side to make s...
By: XenonJohn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 14:20:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-noise-machines/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/GNQ6/H7URAYXO/F8EGNQ6H7URAYXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/GNQ6/H7URAYXO/F8EGNQ6H7URAYXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/GNQ6/H7URAYXO/F8EGNQ6H7URAYXO.SMALL.jpg madshobye As a part of being an artist in residence at Instructables, I took it upon myself to build of couple of noise machines / music boxes. My interest lies in designing objects that would enable people to explore the world of sound synthesis and for me to get a better understanding on how the different i...
By: madshobye

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 02:34:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Frequency-Detection/
Arduino Frequency Detection - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/X3D6/H7W4SMJY/F2WX3D6H7W4SMJY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/X3D6/H7W4SMJY/F2WX3D6H7W4SMJY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/X3D6/H7W4SMJY/F2WX3D6H7W4SMJY.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei As a follow up to the Arduino Audio Input tutorial that I posted last week, I wrote a sketch which analyzes a signal coming into the Arduino's analog input and determines the frequency.  The code uses a sampling rate of 38.5kHz and is generalized for arbitrary waveshapes.  I've also turned the LED a...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 22:26:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-sound-noise-machines/
Making sound (noise) machines - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/GNQ6/H7URAYXO/F8EGNQ6H7URAYXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/GNQ6/H7URAYXO/F8EGNQ6H7URAYXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/GNQ6/H7URAYXO/F8EGNQ6H7URAYXO.SMALL.jpg madshobye As a part of being an artist in residence at Instructables, I took it upon myself to build of couple of noise machines / music boxes. My interest lies in designing objects that would enable people to explore the world of sound synthesis and for me to get a better understanding on how the different i...
By: madshobye

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 13:04:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Algorithmic-noise-machine/
Algorithmic noise machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/MLDA/H7UR7GUQ/FY2MLDAH7UR7GUQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/MLDA/H7UR7GUQ/FY2MLDAH7UR7GUQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/MLDA/H7UR7GUQ/FY2MLDAH7UR7GUQ.SMALL.jpg madshobye This project is a part of experiments done while doing an artist in residence at Instructables. You can see the other projects here. You can use bit-shifting as an alternative way of creating "music". This principle enables you to squeeze as much processing power as possible out of the Arduino whil...
By: madshobye

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 13:03:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Matrix-sound-machine-Generative-music-with-a-part/
Matrix sound machine: Generative music with a particle system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/HTMW/H7URAWZY/FMBHTMWH7URAWZY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/HTMW/H7URAWZY/FMBHTMWH7URAWZY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/HTMW/H7URAWZY/FMBHTMWH7URAWZY.SMALL.jpg madshobye This project is a part of experiments done while doing an artist in residence at Instructables. You can see the other projects here. Creating emergent patterns that can be converted into sounds fascinates me. So this is my first experiment in building an arduino platform for creating such patterns....
By: madshobye

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 13:02:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kaosduino-Create-your-own-kaosillitaor/
Kaosduino: Create your own kaosillitaor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/FJUH/H7URAX00/FMHFJUHH7URAX00.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/FJUH/H7URAX00/FMHFJUHH7URAX00.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/FJUH/H7URAX00/FMHFJUHH7URAX00.SMALL.jpg madshobye This project is a part of experiments done while doing an artist in residence at Instructables. You can see the other projects here. Inspired by Korgs Kaossilator I took it upon myself to build an opensource version of it. This way people can design new ways of interacting with the touchpad. The ba...
By: madshobye

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 13:01:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Audio-Input/
Arduino Audio Input - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/T20G/H742PPP8/FK4T20GH742PPP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/T20G/H742PPP8/FK4T20GH742PPP8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/T20G/H742PPP8/FK4T20GH742PPP8.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Send sound into your Arduino.  This Instructable will show you how to prepare audio so that it can be sampled and processed by an Arduino to make sound responsive projects and audio effects.  (This article is a companion to another Instructable I've written about building an audio output circuit for...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Oct 2012 01:26:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Audio-Output/
Arduino Audio Output - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/ZNXP/H7KZ2FVW/F8GZNXPH7KZ2FVW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/ZNXP/H7KZ2FVW/F8GZNXPH7KZ2FVW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/ZNXP/H7KZ2FVW/F8GZNXPH7KZ2FVW.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Generate sound or output analog voltages with an Arduino.  This Instructable will show you how to set up a really basic digital to analog converter so you can start generating analog waves of all shapes and sizes from a few digital pins on an Arduino.  (This article is a companion to another Instruc...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Oct 2012 01:27:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-personality-Fortune-teller/
Multi-personality Fortune teller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/AS6N/H7A8PNA8/FX0AS6NH7A8PNA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/AS6N/H7A8PNA8/FX0AS6NH7A8PNA8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/AS6N/H7A8PNA8/FX0AS6NH7A8PNA8.SMALL.jpg blackfire4116   This Arduino project is a throwback to several carnival and novelty arcade games from when I was a kid. I’ve done many Arduino projects, but this is my first project that was my own design. Prior to this, I generally followed someone else’s design or idea. My main motivation was to try to understa...
By: blackfire4116

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:42:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-speaker-from-scratch/
Build your own speaker from scratch! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/KTB3/H74309M5/FMZKTB3H74309M5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/KTB3/H74309M5/FMZKTB3H74309M5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/KTB3/H74309M5/FMZKTB3H74309M5.SMALL.jpg aeszok After stumbling across a couple of tutorials I decided I would try and build my own speaker. This attempt succeeded and it surprised me at how well it  actually played. This is a lot of fun and can be built for next to nothing.  It's also really great to show younger children and students to explain...
By: aeszok

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 01:24:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Vocal-Effects-Box/
Arduino Vocal Effects Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/RGI1/H5Y9WAH7/FVURGI1H5Y9WAH7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/RGI1/H5Y9WAH7/FVURGI1H5Y9WAH7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/RGI1/H5Y9WAH7/FVURGI1H5Y9WAH7.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei This Arduino-powered vocal effects box pitch shifts and distorts incoming audio signals to produce a wide variety of vocal effects.  This project is my first experiment with real-time digital signal processing using Arduino.  It samples an incoming microphone signal at a rate of about 40kHz, manipul...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:11:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Valve-Caster-20-Tube-Boost-and-Overdrive/
The Valve Caster 2.0: Tube Boost and Overdrive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/U1MP/H742YTVE/F5OU1MPH742YTVE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/U1MP/H742YTVE/F5OU1MPH742YTVE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/U1MP/H742YTVE/F5OU1MPH742YTVE.SMALL.jpg Teslaling This is a little tube boost pedal for your guitar amp. It is a two mode effect that adds some tube sound to your guitar. The first mode is a boost. It adds some overdrive and tube compression along with boosting the signal. The second mode adds a second tube that provides much more overdrive.  The p...
By: Teslaling

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:27:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Send-and-Receive-MIDI-with-Arduino/
Send and Receive MIDI with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/CP3H/H67NSGMT/F2VCP3HH67NSGMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/CP3H/H67NSGMT/F2VCP3HH67NSGMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/CP3H/H67NSGMT/F2VCP3HH67NSGMT.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei This instructable will show you how to use an Arduino to send and receive a variety of MIDI messages so you can start building your own MIDI controllers and instruments.  First I'll talk a little bit about MIDI protocol, if you're just looking for sample code skip ahead to steps 5-9. If you know ab...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:34:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/What-is-MIDI/
What is MIDI? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/XP14/H4I7VOGP/FX1XP14H4I7VOGP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/XP14/H4I7VOGP/FX1XP14H4I7VOGP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/XP14/H4I7VOGP/FX1XP14H4I7VOGP.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a protocol developed in the 1980's which allows electronic instruments and other digital musical tools to communicate with each other.  MIDI itself does not make sound, it is just a series of messages like "note on," "note off," "note/pitch," "pitchbend...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:32:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/External-USB-audio-card-with-optical-SPDIF-POF-in/
External USB audio card with optical S/PDIF POF interface - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/3N5A/H6734UJZ/FH63N5AH6734UJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/3N5A/H6734UJZ/FH63N5AH6734UJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/3N5A/H6734UJZ/FH63N5AH6734UJZ.SMALL.jpg Milen The purpose of the project was to create an external USB audio card, which could be able to: 1) serve as usual external USB audio card with headphone/line output and audio line input 2) can transmit the digital audio data at relatively long distance (20m -100m) 3) can receive and process the digital...
By: Milen

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:49:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Backlit-14-Audio-Jacks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/60JZ/H5JVXF8B/F9260JZH5JVXF8B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/60JZ/H5JVXF8B/F9260JZH5JVXF8B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/60JZ/H5JVXF8B/F9260JZH5JVXF8B.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Add an extra touch to your audio projects by backlighting the 1/4" audio jacks with LEDs.  Here are the parts you'll need: 1/4" stereo jack Radioshack 274-141 or Radioshack 274-312 LED, I used Radioshack 276-017 1/4 watt current limiting resistor- you'll calculate the correct value for your LED 22...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 12:37:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Listen-Control-Audio-while-Showering/
Listen & Control Audio (Music) while Showering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/S4AQ/H4AGJ4CR/F2CS4AQH4AGJ4CR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/S4AQ/H4AGJ4CR/F2CS4AQH4AGJ4CR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/S4AQ/H4AGJ4CR/F2CS4AQH4AGJ4CR.SMALL.jpg fitzbrian20 This project allows you to control a smart phone or audio device that has Bluetooth (BT) capabilities, playing to a speaker installed inside a shower. Amplifier Build a mono amplifier. Mount on a single gang face place with volume control. This volume control will be rarely used as the BT devic...
By: fitzbrian20

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 23:23:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Auditory-Augmented-Seashell/
Build your own Auditory Augmented Seashell! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/A165/H412JXTB/FMHA165H412JXTB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/A165/H412JXTB/FMHA165H412JXTB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/A165/H412JXTB/FMHA165H412JXTB.SMALL.jpg frits297 In this Instructable I will explain how to build your own Auditory Augmented Seashell. Now, before we start, what is an Auditory Augmented Seashell? Answer: basicly it's a seashell capable of producing other sounds than that it's already making. Normally a seashell produces a resonance, hearable wh...
By: frits297

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 03:24:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-Genius-speaker-to-run-on-9-volt-baterys/
Convert a Genius speaker to run on 9 volt baterys. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/69C8/GY3E1TCJ/FAV69C8GY3E1TCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/69C8/GY3E1TCJ/FAV69C8GY3E1TCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/69C8/GY3E1TCJ/FAV69C8GY3E1TCJ.SMALL.jpg David97 Do you like the quality of computer speakers and wish you could take them camping but never could because they run on 250V. Or do you just have a pair of old speekers lying around and looking for somthing to do with them. Then this instructable is for you! In this instructable I will give you step ...
By: David97

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 00:30:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Instrument/
Electronic Instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/RZF3/H3W56FMT/FKFRZF3H3W56FMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/RZF3/H3W56FMT/FKFRZF3H3W56FMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/RZF3/H3W56FMT/FKFRZF3H3W56FMT.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei This electronic instrument allows you to sequence and loop audio and MIDI data.  Most of the time I use it to sequence drum samples so I can play around with different beats and rhythms.  The really great thing about this instrument is that it is very portable, it fits in your hands easily, runs off...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 10:13:33 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/TAF2/H2CE6L4U/FTMTAF2H2CE6L4U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/TAF2/H2CE6L4U/FTMTAF2H2CE6L4U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 09:11:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-headphone-adapter-with-MIC-and-REMOTE-for-sm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/PYHD/GXUZENUY/FPWPYHDGXUZENUY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/PYHD/GXUZENUY/FPWPYHDGXUZENUY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/PYHD/GXUZENUY/FPWPYHDGXUZENUY.SMALL.jpg depotbassam This video shows the explanation of a DIY project: An adaptor that connects to the audio input of any smartphone. This adaptor has a microphone and a button, allowing the user to connect any headphones (your personal, expensive fancy ones) and at the same time have the feature of pausing/playing th...
By: depotbassam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:26:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Arduino-Powered-Coffee-Table/
Interactive Arduino Powered Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KUI4/H142PA4L/FHEKUI4H142PA4L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KUI4/H142PA4L/FHEKUI4H142PA4L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KUI4/H142PA4L/FHEKUI4H142PA4L.SMALL.jpg DanNixon One quick fore note: this is my first Instructable and my first large Arduino project, so if you see any stupid errors or have an idea of how things could be done better, then please let me know. Now that that's out of the way I'll begin, I started designing this around September last year as my A2...
By: DanNixon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:43:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-stereo-microphone-for-15/
Make a stereo microphone for $15 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DDMK/H0KL4FDQ/FWGDDMKH0KL4FDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DDMK/H0KL4FDQ/FWGDDMKH0KL4FDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DDMK/H0KL4FDQ/FWGDDMKH0KL4FDQ.SMALL.jpg Snaffle J. Bean How to make a decent sounding stereo microphone for $15. This is useful for recording ambient sound, or using with a video camera that has a microphone input. Example of the sound quality you can get out of this: What you'll need 1 Female RCA to Male 3.5mm Cable: http://www.amazon.com/gp/pro...
By: Snaffle J. Bean

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 17:44:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Sonic-Cat-Repeller/
Simple Sonic Cat Repeller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/BO2Q/GZ38JTX7/FTYBO2QGZ38JTX7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/BO2Q/GZ38JTX7/FTYBO2QGZ38JTX7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/BO2Q/GZ38JTX7/FTYBO2QGZ38JTX7.SMALL.jpg Giveitago Cats, teenagers, kids: at least one of them likes to use my garden as a toilet, but fortunately they can all be repelled with some simple electronics. I’m going to use a 555 astable to produce a high frequency square(ish) wave signal that should range from annoying to painful for the “targets”, whil...
By: Giveitago

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:56:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-a-VU-Meter-to-your-PC/
Adding a VU Meter to your PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/MCWS/GZ6T0HT1/F7ZMCWSGZ6T0HT1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/MCWS/GZ6T0HT1/F7ZMCWSGZ6T0HT1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/MCWS/GZ6T0HT1/F7ZMCWSGZ6T0HT1.SMALL.jpg philip42 This instructable can be accessed at the author's website - http://www.neatinformation.com/ If you link to this instructable from another website, please include a link to the Neat Information website. This article is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Note - You will need b...
By: philip42

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