http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 15:35:24 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/PowerTube-Vr-1/
PowerTube Vr. 1 for bicycle headlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SMALL.jpg frapedia Recently purchased one of those bicycle lights using the XML T6 LED x3. Came with a 18650 8.4v 6400mAh Battery Pack and a Pouch with Velcro. The headlight has a voltage status function via a multi color LED but to be honest i am not satisfy with what function so i decided to add a voltage meter....
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/High-efficiency-regulated-Joule-thief/
High efficiency regulated Joule thief - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2RDQ/HGH6JV9Q/FHR2RDQHGH6JV9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2RDQ/HGH6JV9Q/FHR2RDQHGH6JV9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2RDQ/HGH6JV9Q/FHR2RDQHGH6JV9Q.SMALL.jpg Milen      Normally the Joule thief produces output voltage, which value is difficult to predict. Without load (the LED) I have measured voltages over 30 V. I wanted to create a Joule thief, which can be used to supply some small electronic devices, but having well defined and stable output voltage. There...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 14:24:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Phone-Charger-5-Portable-100-Batter/
DIY Solar Phone Charger ($5, Portable, 100% Battery Free) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/3UOH/HGH70CUZ/FLD3UOHHGH70CUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/3UOH/HGH70CUZ/FLD3UOHHGH70CUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/3UOH/HGH70CUZ/FLD3UOHHGH70CUZ.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Here's a real quick and easy tutorial on making a "Portable Solar Phone Charger", it only took me 5 minutes to make one! It's powered by PURE solar energy. The device is designed to fit right into your pocket, it also comes with a built-in stand! Works with apple devices (tested on iPod Touch and Qu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 02:05:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scratch-Built-Mirage-2000-RC-EDF-Jet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/KP3K/HFSHUKXN/F5CKP3KHFSHUKXN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/KP3K/HFSHUKXN/F5CKP3KHFSHUKXN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/KP3K/HFSHUKXN/F5CKP3KHFSHUKXN.SMALL.jpg ScratchBuiltAircraft This is the first time I've used this type of foam on a plane before. For the 45 seconds the plane was in the air it was the smoothest plane I've ever built. I had designed the plane around making the EDF as efficient as possible. The intake and exhaust are as smooth and efficient to get the max per...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 07:49:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Portable-USB-Charger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/K0XU/HFPTIFVN/FKBK0XUHFPTIFVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/K0XU/HFPTIFVN/FKBK0XUHFPTIFVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/K0XU/HFPTIFVN/FKBK0XUHFPTIFVN.SMALL.jpg Matt Carl Tutorial to show how to make a quick, cheap and easy portable USB charger for around $10 without knowing how to build complex circuits! Used the following products: USB Car Charger (Dollar Store) 8 AA Battery Holder (Radioshack) 8 AA Batteries (Dollar Store) Project Enclosure (Radioshack)
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 08:22:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-your-Turtle-Beach-X4X41-Headset-from-AAA-/
Convert your Turtle Beach X4/X41 Headset from AAA batteries to AA batteries - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/KFJ2/HFSHFKV9/FF7KFJ2HFSHFKV9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/KFJ2/HFSHFKV9/FF7KFJ2HFSHFKV9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/KFJ2/HFSHFKV9/FF7KFJ2HFSHFKV9.SMALL.jpg MasamuneX   Imagine this, you and your squad mates are Oscar Mike, to disable a destructive device. You reach your target area and you see your objective across an expansive field. You cautiously approach the site, you can hear the insects calling to one another,  the grass rustle as it sways to the rhythm of...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:33:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-electrolytic-cell-made-with-citrus-fruits/
simple electrolytic cell made with citrus fruits - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/7RJ2/HFWSTJAI/FOL7RJ2HFWSTJAI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/7RJ2/HFWSTJAI/FOL7RJ2HFWSTJAI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/7RJ2/HFWSTJAI/FOL7RJ2HFWSTJAI.SMALL.jpg eistein This will teach indestructable build a simple electrolytic cell made with citrus fruits and objects found in any home. Sorry for my English, I'm Brazilian so I do not speak English well. hunt for materials citrus fruits (in my case I used the lemon Galician, but you can use oranges or even use ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:48:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedal-Powered-Mobile-Charger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/MA9C/HFSHSP1R/FUQMA9CHFSHSP1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/MA9C/HFSHSP1R/FUQMA9CHFSHSP1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/MA9C/HFSHSP1R/FUQMA9CHFSHSP1R.SMALL.jpg alpesh.vitha Do you love riding a bike ? Now get a new target for yourself,  make sure you burn your calories and charge your cell phone at the same time. This is a detailed instructable to guide you through the making process. Enjoy.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:48:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/9-Volt-rechargeable-Mini-flash-light-awesome-bli/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/5U10/HFD0Z9IP/FZM5U10HFD0Z9IP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/5U10/HFD0Z9IP/FZM5U10HFD0Z9IP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/5U10/HFD0Z9IP/FZM5U10HFD0Z9IP.SMALL.jpg MagicMarilia I embarked upon this project due to need, but it turned out well due to results. I hope you will enjoy it, as much as I did and get great power in your palm of your hand and best thing is you can recharge it. And keep the power for long long time. Below I've outlined everything you might need. Bel...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:12:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-cheap-cool-waterproof-and-gummy-diy-batt/
simple, cheap, cool, waterproof and gummy diy battery holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/0V8A/HF23N0FE/F9L0V8AHF23N0FE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/0V8A/HF23N0FE/F9L0V8AHF23N0FE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/0V8A/HF23N0FE/F9L0V8AHF23N0FE.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi I know how many of you inventors have desired a versatile battery holder to power your projects, I know you can't sleep without that... so this strange accessory has born ;-) This gadget has a simple function, keep a battery inside, and yes you could buy an ordinary plastic black and impersonal batt...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:28:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-extend-your-photobank-life/
How to extend your photobank life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/V2TE/HF23RRWR/FSEV2TEHF23RRWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/V2TE/HF23RRWR/FSEV2TEHF23RRWR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/V2TE/HF23RRWR/FSEV2TEHF23RRWR.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi automatic translations in other languages: Italiano, Deutsch, Français, Español, Português, å,ž, CAA:89, "ž, Ií A photobank is an hard drive where you can copy your photos from any memory card. I've bought some of them for a few bucks, because lately the memory cards ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:15:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/12-volt-charger-12-volt-DC-power-suply/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/QKM1/HET0YCLD/FDLQKM1HET0YCLD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/QKM1/HET0YCLD/FDLQKM1HET0YCLD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/QKM1/HET0YCLD/FDLQKM1HET0YCLD.SMALL.jpg GhoustDoggy I've made this 12 volt DC suply for testing stuf that I made. I used 220 V to 12 V transormer and simple Graco's compound. If you are not expert dont try this at home the 220 volt is more than enough to kill someone. For base I used old PC power suply I dril holes for switch, and LED. --------------...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 05:31:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-MSP430-IC-work-independentlywithout-lau/
Make your MSP430 IC work independently(without launchpad board) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/GTCM/HEXSFXWQ/F7DGTCMHEXSFXWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/GTCM/HEXSFXWQ/F7DGTCMHEXSFXWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/GTCM/HEXSFXWQ/F7DGTCMHEXSFXWQ.SMALL.jpg hypery11 this will show you how to make your MSP430 IC work independently so that you can make your project portable just with two AA battery. you need two AA battery offer 3V to your portable chip upload your program first. remove the chip from launchpad connect your IC like thisand it works as y...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 07:31:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/homemade-electromagnet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/UPCT/HEXSFWST/FKHUPCTHEXSFWST.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/UPCT/HEXSFWST/FKHUPCTHEXSFWST.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/UPCT/HEXSFWST/FKHUPCTHEXSFWST.SMALL.jpg tealk quick, just 30 sec. project(if i can call it "project") things you will need :  -1.5 volt AA battery  - copper wire  -nail or screw first  take a wire and wrap it arround the screw  take one end of wire and tape it to + end of battery , and  2nd end of fire and tape it to - end of battery and there...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 07:56:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nerf-Maverick-Lightgun/
Nerf Maverick Lightgun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/HD2W/HELXCQUB/FHXHD2WHELXCQUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/HD2W/HELXCQUB/FHXHD2WHELXCQUB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/HD2W/HELXCQUB/FHXHD2WHELXCQUB.SMALL.jpg jjsonickde I’ve modified many Nerf Mavericks to increase distance, but this time I didn’t worry about power. This gun won’t fire at all. I’ve put together a retrofitted space gun for my nephew Xander's birthday! To create his space gun I removed most of the Nerf innards. There are tons of videos on the web th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:22:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Joystick-controlled-Camera/
Joystick controlled Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/L4NI/HEI48B39/FPHL4NIHEI48B39.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/L4NI/HEI48B39/FPHL4NIHEI48B39.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/L4NI/HEI48B39/FPHL4NIHEI48B39.SMALL.jpg markie Hi, First of all, my English is not perfect =) I've seen many projects with Arduino that describes how to control 2 servo's with a joystick or use a lcd screen. All of the projects that i have seen are all seperate things. So i decided to make a short Instructable of these things combined. In this ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:15:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-change-the-lead-acid-cell-in-an-original-Bo/
How to change the lead-acid cell in an original Bowens Travelpak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/I04C/HEI47PN6/FG5I04CHEI47PN6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/I04C/HEI47PN6/FG5I04CHEI47PN6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/I04C/HEI47PN6/FG5I04CHEI47PN6.SMALL.jpg theos75 This really is a piece of cake! Tools required: Philips-head screwdriver, common sense. Materials required: 12V 7AH (12 volt, 7 amp-hour) sealed lead-acid cell. Widely available from around £15, such as the Yuasa NP7-12. The hardest part is removing the battery pack from the fabric holder. It is f...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:31:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Photon-Flower-That-Lights-Up-When-You-Water/
Make a Photon Flower That Lights Up When You Water It with Lemon Juice - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/SZPX/HEI4FD4F/FU1SZPXHEI4FD4F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/SZPX/HEI4FD4F/FU1SZPXHEI4FD4F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/SZPX/HEI4FD4F/FU1SZPXHEI4FD4F.SMALL.jpg lclarkberg Have you ever made a battery out of a lemon? If you poke a copper wire into a lemon and poke a zinc-coated nail in next to it, you can measure with a voltmeter that the lemon produces between 0.5 and 1 volt. The copper is the "cathode", or positive end of the battery, the zinc is the "anode", or neg...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:18:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Air-Horn/
Wireless Air Horn - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/LOLS/HE7DAYH2/F7ULOLSHE7DAYH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/LOLS/HE7DAYH2/F7ULOLSHE7DAYH2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/LOLS/HE7DAYH2/F7ULOLSHE7DAYH2.SMALL.jpg jdsachems19   This instructable is for a Wireless Air Horn. The air horn is a standard 12vdc car air horn and is powered with an 18V cordless drill battery. The air horn is wireless, this is made possible by a wireless winch receiver with a remote control also running on 12vdc. A relay is neccesary so that th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:30:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-Sansa-MP3-player-Poly-battery-with-recharg/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/4669/HE7DAY0Q/F1O4669HE7DAY0Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/4669/HE7DAY0Q/F1O4669HE7DAY0Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/4669/HE7DAY0Q/F1O4669HE7DAY0Q.SMALL.jpg graphixv I recently had a Sansa C250 mp3 player with a battery go out.  When I went looking for a replacement Poly Ion battery, I was shocked how much even a third party battery costs.  It was about half as much as I had paid for the entire player! Knowing that buying no name ion batteries can be a crap sho...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:57:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Battery-Holder/
Easy Battery Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/CVF8/HDOWA5IU/F9BCVF8HDOWA5IU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/CVF8/HDOWA5IU/F9BCVF8HDOWA5IU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/CVF8/HDOWA5IU/F9BCVF8HDOWA5IU.SMALL.jpg sjroth This is an idea I came up with while I was making my previous Instructable. As I mentioned in there, my first version of the project did not work out very well at all, partially because I didn't have a proper battery holder. This simple, effortless idea would have helped me a lot.  Supplies All ...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Mar 2013 02:03:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Magaiver-Cardboard-Duct-tape-solar-charger/
Macgyver-Cardboard & Duct tape solar charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/7196/HD4VG427/F1E7196HD4VG427.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/7196/HD4VG427/F1E7196HD4VG427.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/7196/HD4VG427/F1E7196HD4VG427.SMALL.jpg GhoustDoggy Sometimes you need electricity to charge your batteries, but if you're limited to cardboard, duct tape and a bit of electrical components, don't wory this simple solar charger wil help you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ You will need: -Cardboard...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:01:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-battery-indicator-for-Rc-cars-or-trucks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/EKTT/HD4VMKZZ/F87EKTTHD4VMKZZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/EKTT/HD4VMKZZ/F87EKTTHD4VMKZZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/EKTT/HD4VMKZZ/F87EKTTHD4VMKZZ.SMALL.jpg angpal59 A simple tutorial on how to monitor your rc battery and aslo know when you have left it turned on
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:36:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-A-battery/
How to Make A battery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/149X/HCV90A7M/FBQ149XHCV90A7M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/149X/HCV90A7M/FBQ149XHCV90A7M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/149X/HCV90A7M/FBQ149XHCV90A7M.SMALL.jpg smitty16 This is an easy way to get volts from pennies card board and vinegar What You Need -Pennies (preferably before 1982)  -cardboard -Vinegar -Sand paper -Duct tape - Wier Step 1 Put all your pennies on a sticky surface and sand them down Sanding the pennies down will release the zinc under the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2013 08:12:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-and-easy-PSU-for-Canon-EOS/
cheap and easy PSU for Canon EOS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi I think lot of guys here on Instructables know how much satisfaction is obtained building a gadget entirely by ourselves, but... sometimes it could be a clever solution opting for some nice and ready accessory. I think this is one of these cases. I recently had the need to have a power supply for my...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:57:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Built-Micro-Hexacopter-Frame/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QEWU/HCLBWRX2/FTHQEWUHCLBWRX2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QEWU/HCLBWRX2/FTHQEWUHCLBWRX2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QEWU/HCLBWRX2/FTHQEWUHCLBWRX2.SMALL.jpg Ben The Builder As an avid RC-er I had always wanted to build a multrotor, however it seemed too daunting. I met a kid at college that helped me through the process and I am now addicted. This is my 2nd multirotor with the first being a large quad built on an x525 V3 Frame run by an aeroquad mini. When Hobbyking ca...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:33:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Speed-Stick-Power/
Battery from Deodorant & Pennies (rechargeable) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/2QY8/HCJOFKLI/FSY2QY8HCJOFKLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/2QY8/HCJOFKLI/FSY2QY8HCJOFKLI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/2QY8/HCJOFKLI/FSY2QY8HCJOFKLI.SMALL.jpg indigo401 With 10 pennies & Speed Stick Deodorant I will show you how to make a battery to power an led or more depending on the amount of batteries used.  Entered into the pocket size contest PLEASE VOTE small amount of deodorant deodorant contains zinc that is why it can be used , take a small amount les...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:32:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Curiously-Strong-Clear-Skies-Astronomy-Altoids-T/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/MQI3/HCB8TNH2/F8BMQI3HCB8TNH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/MQI3/HCB8TNH2/F8BMQI3HCB8TNH2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/MQI3/HCB8TNH2/F8BMQI3HCB8TNH2.SMALL.jpg envirolutionary What another Altoids flashlight? Yes, yes indeed. I wanted to share some of the things I have made because of the Instructables community! I made this flashlight for a star party I attended. I have made a few modifications, as this was my first rendition. I used the “Make an Altoids Flashlight” i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:41:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Cube-Of-Curiosity-with-manual-tilt-sensor/
The Cube Of Curiosity (with manual tilt sensor) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/KQ11/HCB8HHJM/FA0KQ11HCB8HHJM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/KQ11/HCB8HHJM/FA0KQ11HCB8HHJM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/KQ11/HCB8HHJM/FA0KQ11HCB8HHJM.SMALL.jpg tech ace Hello everyone. This project is all about a crazy what-to-do??? device. The use of it's parts have endless possibilities. We can keep our favorite small things like in-ear headphones, or kept on the desk as a decor when the lights are off, kept as a keychain or key dock, or else the keys can be kept...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:47:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Altoids-Pocket-RGB-Color-Changing-Led-Ligh/
Make an Altoids Pocket RGB Color Changing Led Light Show - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/6C3Y/HCB8QAJ9/F2D6C3YHCB8QAJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/6C3Y/HCB8QAJ9/F2D6C3YHCB8QAJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/6C3Y/HCB8QAJ9/F2D6C3YHCB8QAJ9.SMALL.jpg jimbo13 In this instructable i will show you how to Make an Altoids Pocket RGB Led Light Show, it is available on Ebay at this link       http://www.ebay.com/itm/400397765920?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649    here is what you will need,                         altoids tin      solder-le...
By: jimbo13

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:49:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Blackberry-Battery-Canon-Camera-Ring-Light-Hack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/MV6N/HC3PT1CI/F3PMV6NHC3PT1CI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/MV6N/HC3PT1CI/F3PMV6NHC3PT1CI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/MV6N/HC3PT1CI/F3PMV6NHC3PT1CI.SMALL.jpg edy This is my first Instructables post. I apologize for the formatting issues. I wanted to put text in between the images but this only allows me to make boxes with captions on the images. I hopefully will learn how to layout better in the future. The images show 3 camera hacks as follows: 1. R...
By: edy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:49:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/kiev-light-meterconsiderate-conversion-to-non-spe/
kiev light meter,considerate conversion to non special batterys - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/IA7N/HBXWS9BF/FXRIA7NHBXWS9BF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/IA7N/HBXWS9BF/FXRIA7NHBXWS9BF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/IA7N/HBXWS9BF/FXRIA7NHBXWS9BF.SMALL.jpg crazyg inspired by the zenit apk,which has a external power imput, (it rinses batterys). i thought id apply it to my shiney new kiev, however i dont want to do anything nasty to it because its loveley,apart from its battery requirements.   what i used spair battery compartment cover a screw 2 rubber washe...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:55:46 PST 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/Suitcase-Stereo/
Suitcase Stereo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/RNPE/HAQ2ZQ0F/F3FRNPEHAQ2ZQ0F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/RNPE/HAQ2ZQ0F/F3FRNPEHAQ2ZQ0F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/RNPE/HAQ2ZQ0F/F3FRNPEHAQ2ZQ0F.SMALL.jpg sasham43 This is a story about how I made a suitcase into a stereo, because I wanted to. Materials A near comprehensive list of materials needed: - suitcase - pair of speakers (mine were 3" inches in diameter) - Lepai 2020a+ amplifier - Dremel w/ sanding and cutting bits - Drill - Screwdrivers - stereo mi...
By: sasham43

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:17:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Holder-for-Double-A-Triple-A-C-and-D-cel/
Battery Holder for Double A, Triple A, C and D cells-batteries. Cheap, Good, Easy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/LH4D/HBNXWCOS/FCJLH4DHBNXWCOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/LH4D/HBNXWCOS/FCJLH4DHBNXWCOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/LH4D/HBNXWCOS/FCJLH4DHBNXWCOS.SMALL.jpg russ_hensel You may want to make a battery case ( battery holder ) because you find them too expensive  ( but here are some pretty cheap ones ).  Or even if you are willing to buy them, you may not want to wait for them to arrive.  There have been several projects for building battery cases on instructables, bu...
By: russ_hensel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 13:57:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-a-slow-charging-android-smartphone-enh/
How to fix a slowly charging android smartphone + enhanced privacy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/G6B3/HBFFJODB/F5YG6B3HBFFJODB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/G6B3/HBFFJODB/F5YG6B3HBFFJODB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/G6B3/HBFFJODB/F5YG6B3HBFFJODB.SMALL.jpg Punk Love Designs Hey all, time for the third Punk Love Designs Identification Contest! This one's a doozy but the prize this time is 1 year of Instructables.com pro service: A small collection of unusually colored white moss was found growing vigorously on three large rocks at the edge of/ in the stream running alo...
By: Punk Love Designs

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 07:43:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Charging-Station-in-Travel-Case/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/NRWD/HAQ2UGKB/FW2NRWDHAQ2UGKB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/NRWD/HAQ2UGKB/FW2NRWDHAQ2UGKB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/NRWD/HAQ2UGKB/FW2NRWDHAQ2UGKB.SMALL.jpg dc-labs We have multiple chargers and three Canon plug-in chargers to look after. It seems we can never find the charger from the pile of tangles wires that was labelled "adapters" so this was the next logical step. I wanted to call this "Off to Grandma's House" as the option of being able to pack it up and...
By: dc-labs

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 08:28:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Turn-Spare-Pocket-Change-into-DIY-Batteries/
How to Make Batteries From Spare Change - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/FGBI/HAVGJYI6/FB1FGBIHAVGJYI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/FGBI/HAVGJYI6/FB1FGBIHAVGJYI6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/FGBI/HAVGJYI6/FB1FGBIHAVGJYI6.SMALL.jpg The King of Random See The Video! What's a penny worth these days?  Not much, but could there be some free energy hidden inside your spare pennies? You'd be surprised! Watch the video to learn how you can put together stacks of pennies to form makeshift batteries that can drive small-current devices like LEDs a...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Jan 2013 16:07:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Headphones-Portability-Hack/
Wireless Headphones Portability Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/F6QQ/HAMTTNJG/FPFF6QQHAMTTNJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/F6QQ/HAMTTNJG/FPFF6QQHAMTTNJG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/F6QQ/HAMTTNJG/FPFF6QQHAMTTNJG.SMALL.jpg ilpug Hello. While Holiday shopping I found a pair of Kinyo wireless headphones for the grand total of $15 US. I brought them home and plugged them in, only to find they had very bad static when the transmitter was hooked up to plug in power. When they ran on the batteries, it was also very weak. I did ...
By: ilpug

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:02:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Buildmodify-a-wrist-watch-A-great-gift-or-just-f/
Build/modify a wrist watch! A great gift or just for yourself! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/M2NG/GTSF17X0/FQWM2NGGTSF17X0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/M2NG/GTSF17X0/FQWM2NGGTSF17X0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/M2NG/GTSF17X0/FQWM2NGGTSF17X0.SMALL.jpg z3ds Tired of boring run of the mill wrist watches? Make one yourself! Impress that special someone or make one for yourself. Cheap and easy. All you need is a broken or working wrist watch, a donor digital watch and some creativity! Materials and tools Materials: You'll need a wrist watch preferabl...
By: z3ds

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:01:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-long-term-time-lapse/
How to make a long term time-lapse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/J0C9/H9X3IYZ6/FX4J0C9H9X3IYZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/J0C9/H9X3IYZ6/FX4J0C9H9X3IYZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/J0C9/H9X3IYZ6/FX4J0C9H9X3IYZ6.SMALL.jpg fpound A single, standard battery in a DSLR camera will suffice for making most time lapses- but, what if you want to capture a time lapse for a week, a month, or an entire season while being far removed from any source of power? Well, for a recent documentary called Watershed, produced by Kontent Films, ...
By: fpound

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:22:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Dove-Tail-Joint-a-Laser-Cut-Enclosure-Lip/
How to Dove-Tail Joint a Laser Cut Enclosure + Lipo Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SMALL.jpg Tomdf Laser cut boxes for project boxes are all over the place lately, but I've found that they often need a fair amount of hardware and complex designs to make them solid. This Instructable will show you how to make attractive and structurally sound project enclosures held together with dove-tail style j...
By: Tomdf

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:46:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-How-to-charge-a-cellphone-battery-from-other-/
Easy How to charge a cellphone battery from other cellphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/38Y4/HA4MGP7S/F6638Y4HA4MGP7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/38Y4/HA4MGP7S/F6638Y4HA4MGP7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/38Y4/HA4MGP7S/F6638Y4HA4MGP7S.SMALL.jpg animes25 ok here is the problem: Imagine that you have 2 celular phones, you know they have different chargers, suddenly your favorite celular phone charger explodes, dissapear or even if you connect your charger to your favorite phone, the phone says is not charging your battery is diying! and you NEED to ...
By: animes25

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2012 07:37:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-best-Dark-Light-Sensor-No-NPN-PNP-or-/
World's best Dark / Light Sensor! (No NPN, PNP or IC!!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/2GLP/GFMC8BI1/F912GLPGFMC8BI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/2GLP/GFMC8BI1/F912GLPGFMC8BI1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/2GLP/GFMC8BI1/F912GLPGFMC8BI1.SMALL.jpg pandyaketan World's best Dark / Light Sensor! NO Integrated Chips!! No NPN, PNP transistors !! Only an LDR and a Resistor !! Video Link http://youtu.be/dh01O22A0Xg Steps 1.Just connect any leg of LDR to any leg of LED. You can increase the light sensitivity by connecting two or more LDRs "in para...
By: pandyaketan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:11:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/pimpMyBike0-Arduino-project-overview/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/4IDL/H9T4FC4H/FKC4IDLH9T4FC4H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/4IDL/H9T4FC4H/FKC4IDLH9T4FC4H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/4IDL/H9T4FC4H/FKC4IDLH9T4FC4H.SMALL.jpg jdeboi An overview of various Arduino-related projects: - turning indicators - strobe night light - speedometer / odometer - brake lights - battery pack For additional information, check out my website: http://jdeboi.com/portfolio.php
By: jdeboi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:20:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/pimpMyBike3-Arduino-brake-lights-and-battery/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/PTH7/H9T4FC3D/F58PTH7H9T4FC3D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/PTH7/H9T4FC3D/F58PTH7H9T4FC3D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/PTH7/H9T4FC3D/F58PTH7H9T4FC3D.SMALL.jpg jdeboi I built Arduino brake lights for my bike. In this video I also discuss the lithium ion polymer battery.  For more information, please check out my website: http://jdeboi.com/portfolio/electronics.php
By: jdeboi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:10:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-PSP-Using-AAA-batteries/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/XRAR/H994S0AP/FWRXRARH994S0AP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/XRAR/H994S0AP/FWRXRARH994S0AP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/XRAR/H994S0AP/FWRXRARH994S0AP.SMALL.jpg cgmalantonio I found my old PSP when cleaning my room and decided to see what i could still do with it. My battery was completely shot and therefore i couldn't update it to play any games on it (Fat Princess :) best game ever). I decided to take the battery apart and see what i could do to get it working again. ...
By: cgmalantonio

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:00:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/modified-camera-battery-compartment-clasp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/ZG25/H9G11Q7E/FXMZG25H9G11Q7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/ZG25/H9G11Q7E/FXMZG25H9G11Q7E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/ZG25/H9G11Q7E/FXMZG25H9G11Q7E.SMALL.jpg man-of-light this camera's two AA batteries over time had worn away the clasp that held the door closed. amongst other things i tried making a new clasp by heat welding a plastic strip from an id card into the door. it was kind of like a mortise and tenon joint but failed due to forces from the batteries wanting...
By: man-of-light

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:01:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-voltage-monitor/
Battery voltage monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/UMKM/H9G15QG0/FUNUMKMH9G15QG0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/UMKM/H9G15QG0/FUNUMKMH9G15QG0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/UMKM/H9G15QG0/FUNUMKMH9G15QG0.SMALL.jpg chunkyhampton This voltage monitor has been designed to remotely display battery voltage so that people monitor and maintain their batteries easily. It was designed for use on off-grid reneable energy systems (such as my solar PV system), but it would also be useful to anyone who has a lead-acid battery, such as ...
By: chunkyhampton

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:43:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Your-Own-Battery-Backup-Circuit-A-Sh/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/W965/H94ZBZKK/FK2W965H94ZBZKK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/W965/H94ZBZKK/FK2W965H94ZBZKK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/W965/H94ZBZKK/FK2W965H94ZBZKK.SMALL.jpg EngineeringShock Hi Everyone!   Thanks for having a gander =)  I made this video last night because I had a few friends and customers asking me about simple ways of adding a battery backup.  This video is short and sweet.  There is a theory section and a lab section, just like in college.  This is so you can underst...
By: EngineeringShock

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