http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 13:50:08 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/Turn-your-Raspberry-Pi-into-a-Portable-Bluetooth-A/
Turn your Raspberry Pi into a Wireless Portable Bluetooth Audio System A2DP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/PGTM/HGH6K4FN/FTXPGTMHGH6K4FN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/PGTM/HGH6K4FN/FTXPGTMHGH6K4FN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/PGTM/HGH6K4FN/FTXPGTMHGH6K4FN.SMALL.jpg dantheman_213 Howdy folks! I had the idea of turning my Raspberry Pi into something like the Beats By Dre portable audio system found here: http://www.beatsbydre.com/speakers/beatbox-portable-usb/beatbox-portable-usb,default,pd.html It’s a cool product, don’t get me wrong, but I’m not really down to pay $400+ ta...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 12:46:47 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/How-to-phase-your-speakers/
How to phase your speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/X62R/GT5JYDT4/F2FX62RGT5JYDT4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/X62R/GT5JYDT4/F2FX62RGT5JYDT4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/X62R/GT5JYDT4/F2FX62RGT5JYDT4.SMALL.jpg thegeeke In this instructable I will cover phasing of speakers.  This is designed to be just a introduction to phasing, some phasing techniques are very advanced, however, I will show you what I think is the easiest way to think about phasing. What is phasing? Many people might ask: "What is phasing?".  ...
By: thegeeke

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Oct 2011 07:52:27 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/Building-A-Stereo-Tube-Amp/
Building A Stereo Tube Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/KGZJ/FINOAOT9/FYSKGZJFINOAOT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/KGZJ/FINOAOT9/FYSKGZJFINOAOT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/KGZJ/FINOAOT9/FYSKGZJFINOAOT9.SMALL.jpg thobson Ever wanted to build a highly dangerous, inefficient, yet awesomely retro piece of electronics? Well, I have. That's pretty much what a tube amp is. Vacuum tubes are old electronic components that act like transistors, controlling a lot of current with a little current. You usually hear about tubes ...
By: thobson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:56:57 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/Make-Your-Headphone-Cable-Removable/
Make Your Headphone Cable Removable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/PVAH/GQ5QBW8D/FSRPVAHGQ5QBW8D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/PVAH/GQ5QBW8D/FSRPVAHGQ5QBW8D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/PVAH/GQ5QBW8D/FSRPVAHGQ5QBW8D.SMALL.jpg Nick.D The cables on my headphones were beginning to fray near the ear pieces. I had pulled too tightly on my headphones so many times that the plastic wrap around the cable was beginning to break apart! To fix this I decided to install headphone jacks on each earpiece. This not only fixed the breaking ca...
By: Nick.D

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:44:20 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/How-to-build-a-18in-35mm-stereo-audio-switch-/
How to build a 1/8in. (3.5mm) stereo audio switch with Legos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/NIM4/HCJNWKHQ/F4DNIM4HCJNWKHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/NIM4/HCJNWKHQ/F4DNIM4HCJNWKHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/NIM4/HCJNWKHQ/F4DNIM4HCJNWKHQ.SMALL.jpg ElKinesis I came up with this idea when I was setting up my new computer.  I have two computers, and I wanted to run the audio into one set of speakers.  My first thought was to just buy a simple 2 female to 1 female 'Y' connector, but that apparently can cause problems if both sources are playing at the same...
By: ElKinesis

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:48:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-very-cheap-homemade-pop-filter/
How to make a very cheap homemade pop filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/YABC/FEQ4B2RZ/FS0YABCFEQ4B2RZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/YABC/FEQ4B2RZ/FS0YABCFEQ4B2RZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/YABC/FEQ4B2RZ/FS0YABCFEQ4B2RZ.SMALL.jpg xamox This is a very quick and easy way to make a homemade popfilter for recording vocals. "A pop filter or pop shield is an anti-pop noise protection filter for microphones, typically used in a recording studio. It serves to reduce popping and hissing sounds in recorded speech and singing. It can also p...
By: xamox

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Apr 2008 18:58:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-30-Minute-Pocket-Digital-Microscope/
Easy 30 Minute Pocket Digital Microscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SMALL.jpg Adum24 Ever wanted to see things up close? Ever wanted to read that fine print that is just too small to read? Well, now you can! This pocket digital microscope is very easy to make and will only take you about a half an hour or so to make. It also fits in your pocket so you can take it wherever you would ...
By: Adum24

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:50:07 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/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/Easy-Custom-Fit-Earphones/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SMALL.jpg Meeknok This project enables you to make your own custom earphones the easy way. No drilling or delicate work required.  This is based on MDHGuys "Custom Fit Earbuds" , iLovegm's "Making a custom in-ear monitor"  and mikey77's "How to make your own Sugru alternative" .  Having tried the other tutorials on...
By: Meeknok

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:10:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MP3-to-MIDI-Windows-only/
MP3 to MIDI (Windows only) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/0IHC/FBVHEUFX/FLC0IHCFBVHEUFX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/0IHC/FBVHEUFX/FLC0IHCFBVHEUFX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/0IHC/FBVHEUFX/FLC0IHCFBVHEUFX.SMALL.jpg jdlink This is a demo for converting an MP3 to MIDI. BUT a big disclaimer...this worked for me with 1 instrument. I recorded live piano music into a digi-recorder. Then processed the MP3. This process is a handy way to transcribe music (see limitations). This Instructable requires that you install two fr...
By: jdlink

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:30:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-Subwoofers-in-a-Car/
Installing Subwoofers in a Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/27IO/FVO9MGOU/F9L27IOFVO9MGOU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/27IO/FVO9MGOU/F9L27IOFVO9MGOU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/27IO/FVO9MGOU/F9L27IOFVO9MGOU.SMALL.jpg bmlbytes In this instructable, I will show you the whole process of installing an amplified subwoofer into a car. After you have your subwoofer system set up, you will hear much better sound from your stereo.This process will work with most stock stereos, and all aftermarket stereos. It can be modified to wo...
By: bmlbytes

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2009 22:12:45 PDT 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/How-to-Build-Custom-Speakers/
How to Build Custom Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/BN10/FV4LSDN1/F7BBN10FV4LSDN1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/BN10/FV4LSDN1/F7BBN10FV4LSDN1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/BN10/FV4LSDN1/F7BBN10FV4LSDN1.SMALL.jpg noahw Building your own custom speakers has got to be one of the most rewarding, straightforward and cost-effective DIY activities I've come across. I'm absolutely shocked that it hasn't had a larger presence on Instructables and in the community...well, until now of course.Some speaker projects can be co...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2009 14:57:56 PDT 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/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/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/Make-a-Simple-Audio-Amplifier/
Make a Simple Audio Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/TFGO/FCHYO5K6/F3JTFGOFCHYO5K6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/TFGO/FCHYO5K6/F3JTFGOFCHYO5K6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/TFGO/FCHYO5K6/F3JTFGOFCHYO5K6.SMALL.jpg zabi_rauf It is my first instructable.Lets see how to make an audio amplifier which you can use with any of your musical instruments like guitar,piano and with ipod and other devices.So Lets begin the journey.... Disclaimer: If following this guide anything damages i shall not be held responsible.Do it at y...
By: zabi_rauf

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:10:21 PST 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-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/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/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/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/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/How-to-use-a-GoPro-Hero-HD-Camera-A-Z/
GoPro HD Hero 101 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/LAYT/GE38T3G8/FKDLAYTGE38T3G8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/LAYT/GE38T3G8/FKDLAYTGE38T3G8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/LAYT/GE38T3G8/FKDLAYTGE38T3G8.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 This is a tutorial on how to use the GoPro Hero HD camera from A-Z Before we start Before we start:   -Make sure the battery is in the camera and charged.   -Put on the housing (the housing lens affects the image, so if it's not on your image may look distorted) turning ON/OFF To turn on the c...
By: emihackr97

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:28:08 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/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/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/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/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/10-watt-amplifier-and-LoudSpeaker/
Pocket 10 watt amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/OB2K/GUVTQXX2/FQ4OB2KGUVTQXX2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/OB2K/GUVTQXX2/FQ4OB2KGUVTQXX2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/OB2K/GUVTQXX2/FQ4OB2KGUVTQXX2.SMALL.jpg Ghild.Zero OK , Hi all .. This my First Project in Instructables ^_^ I am from Indonesia , Here was held 26th SEA Games 2011... GO Indonesia !!! ============================================================= Ok check this out , This is 10 watt amplifier and LoudSpeaker, Let me tell you how I make this thing ...
By: Ghild.Zero

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