http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 07:03:34 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Resistor-Color-Code-Clock/
Resistor Color Code Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/YC0G/HGH6Y5BR/FT4YC0GHGH6Y5BR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/YC0G/HGH6Y5BR/FT4YC0GHGH6Y5BR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/YC0G/HGH6Y5BR/FT4YC0GHGH6Y5BR.SMALL.jpg tcone Call me a huge nerd, but I recently decided it was necessary to memorize the color codes used to designate the values of different resistors.  I've also recently become interested in making (relatively) large scale representations of electronic components, either in a semi-functional or purely artis...
By: tcone

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 16:53:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Made-it-at-TechShop-PGH-Upcycled-Ikea-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SMALL.jpg andyleer I found a $.99 clock at Ikea called the Vakis. It's a nice little clock with a simple face, very plain looking. I thought it would be great to add a wooden veneer to it to class it up a little. I made this at TechShop PGH on a Trotec Speedy 300 Laser with Corel Draw. 
By: andyleer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:53:53 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/Timing-gear-and-chain-clock-almost-free/
Timing gear and chain clock - almost free! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/TCY8/HE7D2GFW/F3GTCY8HE7D2GFW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/TCY8/HE7D2GFW/F3GTCY8HE7D2GFW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/TCY8/HE7D2GFW/F3GTCY8HE7D2GFW.SMALL.jpg streetrod5 Hopefully when you changed your car's timing set, you didn't toss the old gears and the chain.  I almost did, but my wife showed me this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/auto-timing-chain-and-gears-wall-clock $125 US plus shipping.  Right. So I decided to kludge this together for my brother's...
By: streetrod5

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:28:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Digital-Clock-With-Charlieplexing-LEDs-7/
Arduino Digital Clock (With Charlieplexing LEDs, 7 segment Displays) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3VAH/HDOW719G/FWH3VAHHDOW719G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3VAH/HDOW719G/FWH3VAHHDOW719G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3VAH/HDOW719G/FWH3VAHHDOW719G.SMALL.jpg kaustubhv            This is my second instructable. I just had a mood of making a digital watch. But wanted to make it a learning process. I already had a sanguino i could have easily used that Atmega644 chip. it would have been more than enough.  But i wanted to try burning a Arduino bootloader and see if i...
By: kaustubhv

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 14:16:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Hard-Drive-Desk-Clock/
Recycled Hard Drive Desk Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/I0TG/HD8ZANOS/FESI0TGHD8ZANOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/I0TG/HD8ZANOS/FESI0TGHD8ZANOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/I0TG/HD8ZANOS/FESI0TGHD8ZANOS.SMALL.jpg aloew This is an idea that I came up with while taking apart old hard drives for fun. It turned into a regular thing and now I've got the process down to a science. Here's how I do it. I also sell them at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Yooderstuff For this Instructable, I'll be using an old WD Caviar hard driv...
By: aloew

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:11:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-LED-7-segment-display/
How to make a LED 7-segment display with or without Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics I'm going to show you how to make a 7 segment display with LEDS. Combine with Arduino to create countdown timers, simple text, and more. I like to make original projects. I searched the whole of instructables and didn't find one like this. In fact, I searched google, and did not find any results. ...
By: Enjoying Electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:14:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Dawn-Sunrise-Alarm-Clock-Nightlight-Secur/
LED Dawn / Sunrise Alarm Clock, Nightlight & Security Light - Arduino Compatible - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/6PRM/HAQ3B2CT/FKD6PRMHAQ3B2CT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/6PRM/HAQ3B2CT/FKD6PRMHAQ3B2CT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/6PRM/HAQ3B2CT/FKD6PRMHAQ3B2CT.SMALL.jpg Ugifer As the nights gradually lengthened in autumn 2011, I discovered the joys of Arduino and thought that it would be a great way to implement something that I have wanted for a long while - a gentle way to wake up on a winter's morning.  Sadly, it has taken me over a year to find the time and understand...
By: Ugifer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 12:46:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Explosive-Alarm-Clock/
Explosive Alarm Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/RTU9/HAQ3B0H6/FFSRTU9HAQ3B0H6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/RTU9/HAQ3B0H6/FFSRTU9HAQ3B0H6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/RTU9/HAQ3B0H6/FFSRTU9HAQ3B0H6.SMALL.jpg giovannire The Explosive Alarm Clock is a fully-functional alarm clock made with an old beeping alarm clock. You need: 1. Electronic alarm clock 2. Cardboard rolls 3. Paper packaging 4. Old wires 5. Hot glue 6. Electrical tape 7. Cutter disassemble Take in pieces the old alarm clock. sticks Cut the c...
By: giovannire

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 11:36:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tnychron-A-Retro-LED-Bubble-Style-Display-Clock/
The Tnychron Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/GTXT/HAQ3AGMW/FG4GTXTHAQ3AGMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/GTXT/HAQ3AGMW/FG4GTXTHAQ3AGMW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/GTXT/HAQ3AGMW/FG4GTXTHAQ3AGMW.SMALL.jpg uhclem Have you ever seen a pocket calculator from the 1970s? If you have, you know that many used a series of tiny, red, LED seven-segment displays. These displays used little "bars" of light-emitting material which were placed behind little magnifying bubbles to make them more readily visible. They were ...
By: uhclem

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2013 18:17:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Clock/
LED Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/XCJS/HA4MMHSI/F48XCJSHA4MMHSI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/XCJS/HA4MMHSI/F48XCJSHA4MMHSI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/XCJS/HA4MMHSI/F48XCJSHA4MMHSI.SMALL.jpg LostRite A 24-hour clock with hour, minute, and second indicators. Here's the catch, despite being a digital media (LED's) it is still displaying using an analog method (circles!). I finished making this clock months ago but did not bring it with me to school so I wasn't able to take pictures and all until n...
By: LostRite

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Dec 2012 22:22:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Analog-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Inspired by the giant clock in the Crocker Galleria in San Francisco, I set out to create an 18" version for hanging at home.  I loved the look of the Roman numerals, and the idea of combining an analog clock with the technology of lasers!  I cut the all pieces on an Epilog laser cutter, but you can...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:14:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Buzz-Wire-Alarm-Clock/
Buzz Wire Alarm Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/4VTG/H97JSBUN/FHP4VTGH97JSBUN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/4VTG/H97JSBUN/FHP4VTGH97JSBUN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/4VTG/H97JSBUN/FHP4VTGH97JSBUN.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma Does it happen to you to slide your finger across your phone's screen and turn the alarm off ... just because you have automated this task and don't even need to open your eyes? Well, let me present to you the alarm clock that WILL MAKE YOU: ..... stand from the bed ..... open your eyes ..... get...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:22:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wake-up-light-no-arduino/
Wake-up light (no arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SMALL.jpg Giedow Hello instructables people, Every morning when my alarm rings I have trouble getting out of bed. (so I am always late) To help me wake up I wanted to buy a wake-up light, it's supposed to help you wake up by giving the impression of a sunrise by getting brighter every minute after the alarm goes. Un...
By: Giedow

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:10:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/book-clock/
book clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/4C3O/H743198J/FV94C3OH743198J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/4C3O/H743198J/FV94C3OH743198J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/4C3O/H743198J/FV94C3OH743198J.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Book clocks are analog clocks combined into the spines of vintage hardcover books. Book clocks can be made from almost any kind of book and can be easily customized with your favourite books! These book clocks look great in a bookshelf next to other books and is sure to amaze your literary friends! ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Oct 2012 20:43:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Pipe-Clock/
PVC Pipe Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/TZAS/H6MEZKAF/F29TZASH6MEZKAF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/TZAS/H6MEZKAF/F29TZASH6MEZKAF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/TZAS/H6MEZKAF/F29TZASH6MEZKAF.SMALL.jpg Alexander Dumbhead One of the things I like doing the most, is taking something cheap, and transforming it into something extraordinary. It's just so much fun! The way you feel when you've completed it, the way everything fits together when you're making it, that feeling of pride in your own abilities! So here goes my...
By: Alexander Dumbhead

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 06:19:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/24-Hr-Digital-Clock-only-with-basic-CMOS-Chips/
24 Hr Digital Clock only with basic CMOS Chips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/EF48/H6I6WL6J/F6BEF48H6I6WL6J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/EF48/H6I6WL6J/F6BEF48H6I6WL6J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/EF48/H6I6WL6J/F6BEF48H6I6WL6J.SMALL.jpg Mattosx A 24 hour based clock based on dual decade counters, AND gates, OR gates, BCD to Decimal Converters, and a crystal oscillator. No micro controllers here. This instructable contains PCB art so you can easily make your own.  Quantity is in parentheses. Item number at Digikey.com is in brackets. (6) ...
By: Mattosx

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 08:34:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cwik-Clock-v10-An-Arduino-Binary-Clock/
Cwik Clock v1.0 - An Arduino Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/C5S5/H5EDTZ23/FALC5S5H5EDTZ23.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/C5S5/H5EDTZ23/FALC5S5H5EDTZ23.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/C5S5/H5EDTZ23/FALC5S5H5EDTZ23.SMALL.jpg cwik Overview This is a guide to building an Arduino-powered clock that uses LEDs to display a 24-hour clock (hours and minutes) as binary digits, an analog meter to display the seconds, a switch to toggle between time-display and time-setting mode, and 2 knobs for setting the hours and minutes. This was...
By: cwik

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Aug 2012 01:26:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Connect-4-Binary-Clock/
Connect 4 Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/UOU1/H5JVONY6/FF1UOU1H5JVONY6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/UOU1/H5JVONY6/FF1UOU1H5JVONY6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/UOU1/H5JVONY6/FF1UOU1H5JVONY6.SMALL.jpg Emacheen22 Welcome ladies and gents! As an entrepreneur, I'm always looking for great projects to share.  Myself and two other classmates recently put together a project for our Master's of Engineering program in Technical Entrepreneurship, and we're thrilled to share our vision with you.  Remember that old C...
By: Emacheen22

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 09:41:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-Binary-Clock/
Full Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/1B6D/H5ECN97I/FMZ1B6DH5ECN97I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/1B6D/H5ECN97I/FMZ1B6DH5ECN97I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/1B6D/H5ECN97I/FMZ1B6DH5ECN97I.SMALL.jpg sbbrain I was wandering the internet looking for a good arduino tutorial on how to build a binary clock with seconds, but I could not find one. So now I am  writing this for you to have a binary clock with seconds, minutes, and hours. What I did: -Because controlling 20 LEDs individually for this cube woul...
By: sbbrain

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 00:43:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Victorian-Inspired-Binary-Clock/
Victorian Inspired Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/98ZY/H5E9PIVJ/FW498ZYH5E9PIVJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/98ZY/H5E9PIVJ/FW498ZYH5E9PIVJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/98ZY/H5E9PIVJ/FW498ZYH5E9PIVJ.SMALL.jpg dsmith84 This is my first attempt at a vaguely Steampunk make. I've always been impressed by the way Steampunk blends function and aesthetics. Just a little background about myself: I have been a garage woodworker for about 15 years (since before I had a garage), and an electronics dabbler for about a year n...
By: dsmith84

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Aug 2012 20:25:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lite-Brite-LED-clock/
Lite Brite LED clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/HS53/H4VQKZWK/F73HS53H4VQKZWK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/HS53/H4VQKZWK/F73HS53H4VQKZWK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/HS53/H4VQKZWK/F73HS53H4VQKZWK.SMALL.jpg meanpc Lite Brite pegs look like LED's don't they?  That's what I though the other day after working on an LED cube for a few hours.  I happened to see my daughter's Lite Brite sitting there, and I looked at the pile of LED's on my desk.  What a perfect match! In this instructable I will show you how to m...
By: meanpc

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:41:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Lighted-Wooden-Wedding-Clock/
LED Lighted Wooden Wedding Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/3KNV/H4ZN4TVY/FZL3KNVH4ZN4TVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/3KNV/H4ZN4TVY/FZL3KNVH4ZN4TVY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/3KNV/H4ZN4TVY/FZL3KNVH4ZN4TVY.SMALL.jpg scrollsaw22 I started this project to make a unique, one of a kind Wedding Clock for my Sister and Brother-in-law.  Wanted to make something they could have light up and show some aspect of their wedding day for a long time to come. Went thru many designs and finally decided on this design after a few months al...
By: scrollsaw22

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Jul 2012 20:13:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CONCRETE-Clock/
DIY CONCRETE:: Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/MRCU/H3CS2ZCU/FA1MRCUH3CS2ZCU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/MRCU/H3CS2ZCU/FA1MRCUH3CS2ZCU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/MRCU/H3CS2ZCU/FA1MRCUH3CS2ZCU.SMALL.jpg CHENG Concrete This Instructable will show you how to cast a fiber-reinforced concrete clock in a melamine box, using a foam knockout to recess the clock hands and mechanism. About Fiber Reinforced Concrete: CHENG D-FRC is a fiber reinforced concrete system that is ideal for large or small projects where strength...
By: CHENG Concrete

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:48:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clock-with-steel-helmet-logo/
Clock with steel helmet logo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/UTF4/H3XN8KG9/FQKUTF4H3XN8KG9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/UTF4/H3XN8KG9/FQKUTF4H3XN8KG9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/UTF4/H3XN8KG9/FQKUTF4H3XN8KG9.SMALL.jpg RuudvandeLooij Always wanted to make a clock nobody else has. It can be done by using your own logo. Two years ago I was in the board of my study association. When we moved to another location about half a year ago within our building the clock we had didn't fit in the new interior. They bought another clock whi...
By: RuudvandeLooij

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:05:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-Nocturnal-Celestial-Stardial-TJT56/
3d Nocturnal Celestial Stardial TJT5/6 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/PA3I/H0URBX5I/FHEPA3IH0URBX5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/PA3I/H0URBX5I/FHEPA3IH0URBX5I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/PA3I/H0URBX5I/FHEPA3IH0URBX5I.SMALL.jpg TimeJourneyTools A Nocturnal Celestial Stardial is best when it's a solid archival material. As such it makes a fine heirloom or engagement present. Time-Journey Tool 5 of 6 is an accurately functioning instrument. Nocturnal Celestial Stardials were originally called "horologium nocturnum" (time instrument for nigh...
By: TimeJourneyTools

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:03:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Whale-Desk-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/JHXW/H2WEUTDV/FARJHXWH2WEUTDV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/JHXW/H2WEUTDV/FARJHXWH2WEUTDV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/JHXW/H2WEUTDV/FARJHXWH2WEUTDV.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Call it the Clock Whale. Some years ago - never mind how long precisely - having few timepieces on my table, and nothing particular to interest me online, I thought I would put together a wooden clock that would take the place of my phone on my desk. Whenever I find myself wondering what time it is ...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 17:54:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dr-Who-Inspired-Desk-Clock/
Dr. Who Inspired Desk Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/X0AR/H1YONG91/FMVX0ARH1YONG91.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/X0AR/H1YONG91/FMVX0ARH1YONG91.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/X0AR/H1YONG91/FMVX0ARH1YONG91.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I've done quite a few clock related instructables lately and I find that when I'm working on one clock I get an idea for another one (at this rate I'll have a home full of clocks).  So the latest idea I had was to make a back lit desk clock.  The idea was incubating for a while and I guess while wat...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 14:27:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbow-Word-Clock/
Rainbow Word Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XB7I/H1YOHHIH/F5BXB7IH1YOHHIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XB7I/H1YOHHIH/F5BXB7IH1YOHHIH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XB7I/H1YOHHIH/F5BXB7IH1YOHHIH.SMALL.jpg Djandco At long last I have managed to finish the Rainbow Word Clock! Once again, this one was inspired by Doug and his creations http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Wordclock-Grew-Up/ I have a fixation with RGB LED's at the moment and I wanted to do something a little different. So, while it is still her...
By: Djandco

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 16:40:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Owl-Clock/
Owl Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/B46A/H19RHSX4/FRFB46AH19RHSX4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/B46A/H19RHSX4/FRFB46AH19RHSX4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/B46A/H19RHSX4/FRFB46AH19RHSX4.SMALL.jpg thebeef2 Hey everybody.  This is my first real instructable.  I'm entering it on the Make it Real Challenge so if you like it, vote vote vote!  All of the machines used in this Instructable should only be used with proper training, knowledgable supervision, and extreme caution.  Know what you're doing.  I'm ...
By: thebeef2

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:36:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Changing-theme-of-neon-light-Starbucks/
Changing theme of neon light - Starbucks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/MAHW/H15NKT2O/FY3MAHWH15NKT2O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/MAHW/H15NKT2O/FY3MAHWH15NKT2O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/MAHW/H15NKT2O/FY3MAHWH15NKT2O.SMALL.jpg instructascott Today I bought a neon clock on ebay.  It was local collection only, so I got it dirt cheap.. £5. I was unsure whether or not to get it at first. Why? Welllllll it was a playboy clock and well...that's a little feminine for me.  I thought that since it was a neon clock there must be a way into the cl...
By: instructascott

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:04:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Metric-Clock-Take-2/
Metric Clock: Take 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/PE09/H174KM3R/F5NPE09H174KM3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/PE09/H174KM3R/F5NPE09H174KM3R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/PE09/H174KM3R/F5NPE09H174KM3R.SMALL.jpg alecnotalex Some of you may remember my first instructable, the binary metric clock. It was published like a month ago, but I'm too lazy to actually check. After getting an LCD, I've decided to remake a better, easier to read, easier to set, useful version. For those who are not familiar with my first metric cl...
By: alecnotalex

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:26:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-CPU-Clock/
Mechanical CPU Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/TMNH/H0OJ3RO3/FKWTMNHH0OJ3RO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/TMNH/H0OJ3RO3/FKWTMNHH0OJ3RO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/TMNH/H0OJ3RO3/FKWTMNHH0OJ3RO3.SMALL.jpg lelazary The Mechanical CPU Clock shows the basic building blocks of a CPU (ALU, buses,RAM,registers, and a Control Unit). It executes a set of instructions which will emulate a simple wall clock. The inspiration for this project came from trying to teach my son and daughter about how a computer works (i...
By: lelazary

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:45:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Alarm-Clock-%c3%a2-Make-Waking-Up-Funish/
Bubble Alarm Clock Makes Waking Up Fun(ish) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/JAAG/H0OJ3EMT/F35JAAGH0OJ3EMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/JAAG/H0OJ3EMT/F35JAAGH0OJ3EMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/JAAG/H0OJ3EMT/F35JAAGH0OJ3EMT.SMALL.jpg remainseated Waking up to a buzzing alarm clock sucks. I'm one of those people who doesn't like to wake up before the sun is out (or has been out for many hours). So what better way to make waking up fun than having a bubble party in bed! Using an arduino and a commonly available bubble machine toy, you too can...
By: remainseated

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:52:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamina-Nixie-Clock/
Lamina Nixie Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/6FLB/H0FLBHE1/FMA6FLBH0FLBHE1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/6FLB/H0FLBHE1/FMA6FLBH0FLBHE1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/6FLB/H0FLBHE1/FMA6FLBH0FLBHE1.SMALL.jpg zorwick This is my first instructable and I hope you will like it. I have been reading this website for a while now and I decided to publish my project. I am non-native English speaker please excuse my language mistakes. This project is inspired by a previous instructable from Hellboy and his Lantern Clock...
By: zorwick

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:07:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-mirror-light-clock/
Steampunk mirror / light / clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/QSSU/H0OJ66CW/FHCQSSUH0OJ66CW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/QSSU/H0OJ66CW/FHCQSSUH0OJ66CW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/QSSU/H0OJ66CW/FHCQSSUH0OJ66CW.SMALL.jpg longwinters This is a project I have been working on over the last few weeks, it is made mostly of Morado (Bolivian Rosewood) but I also used some left over Cherry and Walnut, the little accent bulbs I found in a second hand store, the side lights I purchased at Home Depot. The Morado was 82.00 bucks and the re...
By: longwinters

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 18:43:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mint-Sized-Success-Meter-quit-smoking-with-Ardu/
Mint-Sized Success Meter (quit smoking!) with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/BHQO/H0OJ2MAX/FRWBHQOH0OJ2MAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/BHQO/H0OJ2MAX/FRWBHQOH0OJ2MAX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/BHQO/H0OJ2MAX/FRWBHQOH0OJ2MAX.SMALL.jpg thoughtfix There comes a time in life to put childish things behind and give up nasty habits. Some, like smoking, can be damn hard without constant encouragement. It was time for me to combine my favorite hobby with my driving goal and make this: The Quit Success Meter! For my other Arduino contraptions, take ...
By: thoughtfix

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 17:33:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Clock/
Steampunk Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/2PKD/H0OIU9W7/FJI2PKDH0OIU9W7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/2PKD/H0OIU9W7/FJI2PKDH0OIU9W7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/2PKD/H0OIU9W7/FJI2PKDH0OIU9W7.SMALL.jpg kenkaniff While exploring the vast maze of IKEA (Canada's Largest :P), I discovered the "Rusch" clock, a cheap item which just screams "MODIFY ME!!". Well, Mr. Clock, you will get your wish. The nice thing about this clock is how easy it is to disassemble. It's made of thin plastic, and most importantly, it...
By: kenkaniff

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 05:46:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Chicken-Coop-Controller/
Arduino Chicken Coop Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FSJ/L1TW/H045ZMTQ/FSJL1TWH045ZMTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSJ/L1TW/H045ZMTQ/FSJL1TWH045ZMTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSJ/L1TW/H045ZMTQ/FSJL1TWH045ZMTQ.SMALL.jpg Robot-Chicken Over the last few years my family has been keeping ex-battery hens - they are about 18 months old and have had a horrendous life kept cooped up in small cages in large warehouses.  As much as we love these little bundles of joys and eggs it can be a drudge getting up in the early morning letting the...
By: Robot-Chicken

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 08:56:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fable-3D-printed-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8CFI/H0FLRKFU/F2T8CFIH0FLRKFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8CFI/H0FLRKFU/F2T8CFIH0FLRKFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8CFI/H0FLRKFU/F2T8CFIH0FLRKFU.SMALL.jpg stopboris This is our design "Fable", a 3D printed mantle clock that displays time whilst depicting a tranquil and fairytale like scene.   The classically shaped domed cage frames the rotating tree which moves with every second gently swaying the swing as time passes by and the hour and minute hands rotate wi...
By: stopboris

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 02:54:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Binary-metric-clock-easy-Arduino-project/
Binary metric clock; easy Arduino project. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/ZNPU/GZUASKRM/F72ZNPUGZUASKRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/ZNPU/GZUASKRM/F72ZNPUGZUASKRM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/ZNPU/GZUASKRM/F72ZNPUGZUASKRM.SMALL.jpg alecnotalex This is a very odd kind of clock, which can easily be made with simple supplies. To begin the explanation, I would like to say that I have always wanted time to be metric. 5 o'clock would be mid-day, 7:5 would be three quarters (6:00 pm), and so on. This prototype tells deci-days, centi-days, and mi...
By: alecnotalex

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:53:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Schematics-n-stuff/
Universal clock suitable for visually impaired - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/FMZF/GZCITRN3/FKKFMZFGZCITRN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/FMZF/GZCITRN3/FKKFMZFGZCITRN3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/FMZF/GZCITRN3/FKKFMZFGZCITRN3.SMALL.jpg thegoodhen I was googling around looking for some sort of device I could make using arduino and stumbled upon eshop with devices for visually impaired. What really shocked me was the price. I mean-I do realize that such sorts of devices are not really mainstream, but still, it was kinda high. So I decided to m...
By: thegoodhen

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:15:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Disposable-flatware-clock/
Disposable flatware clock by Samuel Bernier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/UMHL/GZ6I5TE1/FN8UMHLGZ6I5TE1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/UMHL/GZ6I5TE1/FN8UMHLGZ6I5TE1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/UMHL/GZ6I5TE1/FN8UMHLGZ6I5TE1.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier Since almost three years now, I've been eating lunch at school using the same disposable fork. This plastic flatware people use like toilet paper is actually quite sustainable when used for a long period of time. While I keep my little polystyrene fork in my school bag, I notice that most students' ...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:55:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CYCLOPS-1/
CYCLOPS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SMALL.jpg hellboy Hello Here is Cyclops... all metal, shiny, very industrial. I can picture it sitting on baron Harkonens mantel.... I have been wanting to build a single digit Nixie clock for a while now,  I looked around the workshop and found a bunch of bits and pieces that I would start the design with, littl...
By: hellboy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:17:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Radial-Display-Nixie-Tube-Clock/
Radial Display Nixie Tube Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/MAXX/GYO8AC6V/FOJMAXXGYO8AC6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/MAXX/GYO8AC6V/FOJMAXXGYO8AC6V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/MAXX/GYO8AC6V/FOJMAXXGYO8AC6V.SMALL.jpg Vlorbschnat I grew up long after vacuum tubes had stopped being used, but I always found technology from that area to be fascinating. Nixie tubes in particular I think are very cool. They are filled with neon gas, and work by accelerating electrons from the digits to the grid in the front. You actually get a gr...
By: Vlorbschnat

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:16:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quidditch-Diorama-Clock-1/
Quidditch Diorama Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/VGLE/GWLXENHB/FPXVGLEGWLXENHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/VGLE/GWLXENHB/FPXVGLEGWLXENHB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/VGLE/GWLXENHB/FPXVGLEGWLXENHB.SMALL.jpg ChrysN For Halloween I made a diorama clock (http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Diorama-Clock/). I wanted to make something on a smaller scale using a wrist watch.  It took me a while to decide on the theme for the diorama, but I happened to be watching a Harry Potter movie, when I thought, how abou...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 17:37:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Glow-in-the-dark-RAM-clock/
Glow in the dark RAM clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/E2MN/GWF60K7J/FGME2MNGWF60K7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/E2MN/GWF60K7J/FGME2MNGWF60K7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/E2MN/GWF60K7J/FGME2MNGWF60K7J.SMALL.jpg DualPhase This instructable will show how to make a glow in the dark clock out of old computer parts. Tools Required Tools Required: 1)  Hot glue gun 2)  Super Glue 3)  Drill or dremmel tool Materials The following are the materials used: 1)  Hard Drive 2)  RAM 3)  CD/DVD 4)  Clock Mechanism 5)  Small...
By: DualPhase

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:34:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Voice-Activated-One-Bird-Clock/
Voice Activated One Bird Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/9CSO/GW88U0TD/F0T9CSOGW88U0TD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/9CSO/GW88U0TD/F0T9CSOGW88U0TD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/9CSO/GW88U0TD/F0T9CSOGW88U0TD.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker Firmly say "Time" and this bird will count the hours by bobbing forward and the minutes (in multiples of five) by bobbing backward.  He does a little "wobble" between hours and minutes so that you will know, "the times, they are a changing."   An Arduino "listens" for sounds and op...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:34:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cool-Exposed-Retro-Flip-Clock/
Cool Exposed Retro Flip Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/EOH1/GVA8E6UP/FJAEOH1GVA8E6UP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/EOH1/GVA8E6UP/FJAEOH1GVA8E6UP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/EOH1/GVA8E6UP/FJAEOH1GVA8E6UP.SMALL.jpg Super Cameraman Ever since watching LOST, I’ve always been interested in owning my own flip clock, like the one in the Swan Station. Split flap displays have been around since the 1960’s and are still used in many train stations to display the train schedule.  I think these displays look really cool, and it’s a...
By: Super Cameraman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:18:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Google-Weather-on-graphical-display-with-Arduino/
Google Weather on graphical display with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/LDP5/GV5258SI/F90LDP5GV5258SI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/LDP5/GV5258SI/F90LDP5GV5258SI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/LDP5/GV5258SI/F90LDP5GV5258SI.SMALL.jpg zmashiah In this project, I am using an Arduino board to show forecast of the weather from Google Weather service on a VGA screen. The display is obviously graphical one, with icons and some colorful text. It is one of those gadgets I wanted to have for some time now – A weather forecasting display that is t...
By: zmashiah

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