http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 19:58:39 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....
By: frapedia

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Virtual-Etch-A-Sketch/
Virtual Etch A Sketch (arduino video game) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/I0V9/HERLV5KX/FQ4I0V9HERLV5KX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/I0V9/HERLV5KX/FQ4I0V9HERLV5KX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/I0V9/HERLV5KX/FQ4I0V9HERLV5KX.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 The Etch A Sketch: famous, creative, and unique. Unfortunately I have no clue where the one from my childhood is, so I decided to make my own virtual one! Check it out (and my awful drawing skills) below. This Etch A Sketch is quite like the original, (while it will never replace it, it's sti...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:08:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-iPad-Mods/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/J9TX/GLTXM4U2/FLPJ9TXGLTXM4U2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/J9TX/GLTXM4U2/FLPJ9TXGLTXM4U2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/J9TX/GLTXM4U2/FLPJ9TXGLTXM4U2.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Easy iPad Mods" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 13 different projects to enhance your iPad. Make your own iPad cover, stand, sleeve and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures for each step so you can easi...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:14:54 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Mar 2013 02:03:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Smallest-USB-LED/
The Smallest USB LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SMALL.jpg 1up Here is the smallest USB LED you've probably ever seen! It uses a USB plug made with a piece of perfboard, so you should already have everything needed to make this. No cutting up USB cables here! This kind of homemade USB plug could also be used for other things, like repairing USB cables. Suppl...
By: 1up

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:41:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Speaker-and-Amplifier-without-complicated-e/
Make a Speaker and Amplifier without complicated electonics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SMALL.jpg TheGreatS For a while now I have wanted to make an audio amplifier, but I haven't really had any good opportunities or means to the end. When I found out about the Mono Audio Amp Breakout from Sparkfun, I started to get exited. Its perfect for what I wanted. It's effective and soldering in the right wire is n...
By: TheGreatS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:20:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-first-robot-Volume-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/Z80T/GMJIE4XA/FIJZ80TGMJIE4XA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/Z80T/GMJIE4XA/FIJZ80TGMJIE4XA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/Z80T/GMJIE4XA/FIJZ80TGMJIE4XA.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Your First Robot Volume 2" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 12 different projects perfect for robotics enthusiasts getting started. Learn to make a light seeking robot, a Wii-powered robot, a butler robot and much more.  All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by o...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:41:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-to-RFID/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/EFPT/GM9QL24O/FH6EFPTGM9QL24O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/EFPT/GM9QL24O/FH6EFPTGM9QL24O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/EFPT/GM9QL24O/FH6EFPTGM9QL24O.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Intro to RFID" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 15 different fun RFID projects. Learn to make an RFID cat door, universal RFID key, door lock and more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures for each step so you can ...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:39:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Unbelievable-Arduino-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/0GJ4/H3Z3KS4D/F610GJ4H3Z3KS4D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/0GJ4/H3Z3KS4D/F610GJ4H3Z3KS4D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/0GJ4/H3Z3KS4D/F610GJ4H3Z3KS4D.SMALL.jpg randofo Here are twenty amazing Arduino projects that you almost wouldn't believe, if not for that they are the real deal. These authors have turned their wildest dreams into reality with the power of Arduino, an easy-to-use microcontroller development board. It is no wonder that Arduino literally translate...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 17:47:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LaserGloves/
LaserGloves! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/6V71/HBXWS9XP/FUT6V71HBXWS9XP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/6V71/HBXWS9XP/FUT6V71HBXWS9XP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/6V71/HBXWS9XP/FUT6V71HBXWS9XP.SMALL.jpg Dufva Hi there! If you're reading this, you should know that this is my first instruction ever on this site :) In this tutorial I will show you my somewhat new lasergloves, made 3 hours before this was written. Perfect for the party or just showing off your friends. It's shake-able, meaning you can wave...
By: Dufva

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:23:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Always-Turning-Kaleidoscope-Time-Lapse-Photogr/
The Always-Turning-Kaleidoscope-Time-Lapse-Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/174X/HAQ3BPO8/FUH174XHAQ3BPO8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/174X/HAQ3BPO8/FUH174XHAQ3BPO8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/174X/HAQ3BPO8/FUH174XHAQ3BPO8.SMALL.jpg splazem This is a great, easy project that anyone can do and learn from, because it involves the basics of three great things: photography, woodworking, and electronics. And what is it, you ask. Well, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, so watch the time lapse video (made of thousands of pictu...
By: splazem

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 23:54:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Remote-Controlled-Color-Changing-Cloud-Arduino/
IR Remote Controlled Color Changing Cloud (Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/322Q/HBNXWIEJ/FVQ322QHBNXWIEJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/322Q/HBNXWIEJ/FVQ322QHBNXWIEJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/322Q/HBNXWIEJ/FVQ322QHBNXWIEJ.SMALL.jpg dablondeemu CLICK HERE FOR THE UPDATED INSTRUCTABLE: http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Rainbow-Cloud-ver-1/ This is a project I created for a Digital Art and Installations class.   The class covered basics of several types of programming, and our projects were meant to be an interactive cross between art and ...
By: dablondeemu

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 22:07:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Robotics-for-Beginners/
Simple Robotics for Beginners! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/5NI3/H9G19T0Y/F8J5NI3H9G19T0Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/5NI3/H9G19T0Y/F8J5NI3H9G19T0Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/5NI3/H9G19T0Y/F8J5NI3H9G19T0Y.SMALL.jpg .A. For my very first instructable, I decided to do something that had eluded me for several months on where to start a while back; R/C robotics and battlebots.  The components that I used are hard to find now, but the good thing about this instructable is that it applies to all sorts of speed control...
By: .A.

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:13:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Chemical-Foam-Spewing-Pumpkin/
Arduino-Controlled Chemical Foam Spewing Pumpkin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/JAQ9/H8XM1WTV/FCNJAQ9H8XM1WTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/JAQ9/H8XM1WTV/FCNJAQ9H8XM1WTV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/JAQ9/H8XM1WTV/FCNJAQ9H8XM1WTV.SMALL.gif SF Media Labs If the thought of dozens of tricker-or-treaters in gross-out costumes knocking down your door makes you want to spew, have we got the pumpkin for you! Every time the Arduino-Controlled Chemical Foam Spewing Pumpkin encounters a trick-or-treater at your doorstep, it spews burning chemical foam all ...
By: SF Media Labs

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 11:33:57 PST 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/Breadboarding-The-Darlington-Pair/
Breadboarding: The Darlington Pair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/JW7K/H7ZPBXL9/FXTJW7KH7ZPBXL9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/JW7K/H7ZPBXL9/FXTJW7KH7ZPBXL9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/JW7K/H7ZPBXL9/FXTJW7KH7ZPBXL9.SMALL.jpg KJ4ZVQ Recently, iv found myself surfing Ibles, and noticed alot of simple circuits, but few show, or even better, explain the fundamental circuit of  the Darlington Pair. I plan, by the time that you have flipped through this article, to have shed a great deal of light on this great circuit for the beginn...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 14:09:59 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/Overclock-your-Raspberry-Pi-Squeeze-more-power-o/
Overclock your Raspberry Pi - Squeeze more power out of your $35 computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9K/E19S/H7996OC4/F9KE19SH7996OC4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9K/E19S/H7996OC4/F9KE19SH7996OC4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9K/E19S/H7996OC4/F9KE19SH7996OC4.SMALL.jpg aeszok After recently purchasing my Raspberry Pi, I found many of the Linux distros to be slow and often sluggish. Unless you are using it as a pure media centre, you'll definitely want to try this method to make browsing the web and typing up documents a smoother experience. This method is totally free, i...
By: aeszok

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:20:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Robotic-Drum/
Arduino-Controlled Robotic Drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6P0Y/H5TUAQTU/FVQ6P0YH5TUAQTU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6P0Y/H5TUAQTU/FVQ6P0YH5TUAQTU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6P0Y/H5TUAQTU/FVQ6P0YH5TUAQTU.SMALL.jpg randofo For years I have been telling anyone who listens that I was going to build a robotic drum. Most people kind of shrugged indifferently. Even as I built it, most people kind of glanced over at it and conveyed doubtfulness. It seemed like no one but myself was convinced of just how awesome it was goi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:23:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Skitter/
Simple Bots: Skitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/EB85/GWKKMMHG/FOTEB85GWKKMMHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/EB85/GWKKMMHG/FOTEB85GWKKMMHG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/EB85/GWKKMMHG/FOTEB85GWKKMMHG.SMALL.jpg randofo Skitter Bot came into this world as result of a chain reaction of exploded of cosmic energy. By current estimates, this chain reaction took roughly 13.7 billion years to complete. When put into such context, it becomes quite clear just how long it takes for near-perfect walking scrub brush bot to ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:10:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-see-alpha-particles/
How to see alpha particles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/PPOO/H672M0A3/FYPPPOOH672M0A3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/PPOO/H672M0A3/FYPPPOOH672M0A3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/PPOO/H672M0A3/FYPPPOOH672M0A3.SMALL.jpg Higgs Boson I've been looking for a simple experiment I could do involving physics that I already had all of the materials for. After a bit of searching online I came across a project on inventgeek.com using a webcam and smoke detector, and of course I had to build it. basically you will be able to see small wh...
By: Higgs Boson

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 14:40:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Astronomy-Flashlight/
DIY Astronomy Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 While stuyding astronomy charts you don't want to ruin your night vision with those white lights so here is simple flashlight which will preserve your night vision.Our astronomy flashlight uses red LED's instead of white which will help you to preserve your night vision , it is rechargable and you c...
By: Bot1398

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:17:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Changing-LED-Tree/
Color Changing LED Tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/I290/H6DWVKBC/FJHI290H6DWVKBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/I290/H6DWVKBC/FJHI290H6DWVKBC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/I290/H6DWVKBC/FJHI290H6DWVKBC.SMALL.jpg xBacon Ever wanted an LED tree? Well now you can have your LED tree and eat it too (no, wait, you probably shouldn't)... Gather the parts You will need: 1x ATtiny85 10x male header pins Solid core wire, 2 colors A bunch of LEDs 1x Arduino Uno to program the ATtiny Program the ATtiny To prep the Ard...
By: xBacon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:19:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Buck/
Simple Bots: Buck - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/5WDA/GXDWPO5E/FQS5WDAGXDWPO5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/5WDA/GXDWPO5E/FQS5WDAGXDWPO5E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/5WDA/GXDWPO5E/FQS5WDAGXDWPO5E.SMALL.jpg randofo Just like a bull, a bronco, and a ninja, Buck has a lot of kick. With spring-loaded feet, this noisy little bot does a lot of stomping about. Everywhere Buck goes, commotion ensues. This keeps people on their toes, which is a good attribute for any bot to have. Get th...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:40:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Chess-Piece-Models/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/5H12/H5TUCN9T/FZ15H12H5TUCN9T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/5H12/H5TUCN9T/FZ15H12H5TUCN9T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/5H12/H5TUCN9T/FZ15H12H5TUCN9T.SMALL.jpg randofo One of the perks of working for Autodesk is occasionally getting to try out fancy-shmancy new software before the public. I recently got the opportunity to play with such a piece of design software, and used it to make this chess set. Why 3D print a chess set? Can't you just buy a chess set? Well,...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:02:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bot-Switches-Sensors-and-Modules/
Simple Bot Switches, Sensors, and Modules - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/PLM1/H58PK68F/FF4PLM1H58PK68F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/PLM1/H58PK68F/FF4PLM1H58PK68F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/PLM1/H58PK68F/FF4PLM1H58PK68F.SMALL.jpg randofo Sometimes we want to add some complexity to our Simple Bots so that the motors do more than spin in one direction. This is where switches, sensors and modules come in. These tools allow us to not only change the direction of the motor, but also vary the speed and toggle the motors on and off. These...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:24:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Scoop/
Simple Bots: Scoop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ACOS/GXGHL6S1/FH4ACOSGXGHL6S1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ACOS/GXGHL6S1/FH4ACOSGXGHL6S1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ACOS/GXGHL6S1/FH4ACOSGXGHL6S1.SMALL.jpg randofo There are so many Simple Bots that sweep and scrub, that I felt it only appropriate to make one that picks up after them. Scoop does just that. It pushes itself around and systematically scoops up whatever lies in its path. Well... maybe "systematically" is too strong of a word to use in describi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:00:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrically-Insulated-Altoids-Tin/
Electrically Insulated Altoids Tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/CXBF/H5IRWVWA/FE5CXBFH5IRWVWA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/CXBF/H5IRWVWA/FE5CXBFH5IRWVWA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/CXBF/H5IRWVWA/FE5CXBFH5IRWVWA.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos Ah yes, it's time for another Instructable involving an Altoids tin...  But this time it's not about what's inside the Altoids tin, it's about the Altoids tin itself.  In all its greatness, the Altoids tin we all know and love has one rather major flaw for DIY electronics use: it's electrically cond...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:47:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Incredible-DIY-iPhone-Macro/
Incredible DIY iPhone Macro - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/W27V/H5JVY0PR/FRZW27VH5JVY0PR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/W27V/H5JVY0PR/FRZW27VH5JVY0PR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/W27V/H5JVY0PR/FRZW27VH5JVY0PR.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos After taking apart dozens of disposable cameras over the years, I found myself with a lot of lenses of varying sizes and nothing to use them for... until now! By making a simple carriage that would hold the lens and attach to my iPhone via rubber band, I was able to make a virtually free macro lens...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:24:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spinning-Light-Toy/
Spinning Light Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/OJ7U/H5JVX1BS/F9SOJ7UH5JVX1BS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/OJ7U/H5JVX1BS/F9SOJ7UH5JVX1BS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/OJ7U/H5JVX1BS/F9SOJ7UH5JVX1BS.SMALL.jpg DoctorDv As a young child, I was mesmerized by the spinning light toys in Disney world. I wondered how they worked and I was never allowed to buy one. Now, years later I decided I would make my own LED spinning toy that does the same thing as the ones in Disney world, but it costs much less and it has much...
By: DoctorDv

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 18:20:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ATtiny854525-LED-dice-Super-simple-and-CHEAP/
ATtiny85/45/25 LED dice (Super simple and CHEAP!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/MJXP/H5ENPRXE/FE9MJXPH5ENPRXE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/MJXP/H5ENPRXE/FE9MJXPH5ENPRXE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/MJXP/H5ENPRXE/FE9MJXPH5ENPRXE.SMALL.jpg xBacon If you have looked at my 5 LED ATtiny85 POV display, we programmed the ATtiny with the Arduino. (If you haven't seen it, click here) We will be doing the same thing for this LED Dice project. The total parts cost for this project is about $5-$10. (Not including the Arduino board and the tools.) It...
By: xBacon

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Aug 2012 09:05:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Watering-Plant/
Self-Watering Plant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/4GOQ/H3QF5PPX/FA94GOQH3QF5PPX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/4GOQ/H3QF5PPX/FA94GOQH3QF5PPX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/4GOQ/H3QF5PPX/FA94GOQH3QF5PPX.SMALL.jpg randofo Plants liven up any space by adding a sense of airiness and life. That is - of course - when you don't forget to water them, and they shrivel up and die. I am very bad at remembering to water plants. That is why I built this self-watering plant to do it for me. Using a soil sensor, and an Arduino-...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:26:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Held-Go-Pro-Mount-from-your-Garage/
Hand-Held Go-Pro Mount from your Garage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/BJH9/H4AGKC0C/FM2BJH9H4AGKC0C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/BJH9/H4AGKC0C/FM2BJH9H4AGKC0C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/BJH9/H4AGKC0C/FM2BJH9H4AGKC0C.SMALL.jpg SBDFFLS I know, my family has a Go-pro and its very awkward holding your pocket sized, action camera while fimling. So, how did i solve this problem, with my Hand-Held Go-pro mount made out of things you can find in your garage. What you'll need: -PVC Pipe (as long as you will want the handle to be) -5mm ...
By: SBDFFLS

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:36:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Simple-Vibrobot/
How to Build a Simple Vibrobot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/J0G6/H4AGJASX/FT3J0G6H4AGJASX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/J0G6/H4AGJASX/FT3J0G6H4AGJASX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/J0G6/H4AGJASX/FT3J0G6H4AGJASX.SMALL.jpg tclemmo Ok, welcome to my first Instructable! I thought I would make it something simple, and I just made some cute little vibrobots so why not do it about them? Video: The cross shaped one would have moved so much more, but the battery is running out. I'm sure both of them would move much, much more i...
By: tclemmo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:30:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Eraser-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/EGM0/H4AFZ9VP/FUUEGM0H4AFZ9VP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/EGM0/H4AFZ9VP/FUUEGM0H4AFZ9VP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/EGM0/H4AFZ9VP/FUUEGM0H4AFZ9VP.SMALL.jpg Adambowker98 I know that an electric eraser sounds really lazy, but it is actually useful and fun to make. This is a fine example of chindogu. It erases quickly and neatly, but is a hassle to carry and use and makes you look lazy. Here's what you'll need. I got everything from RadioShack except the eraser: • ...
By: Adambowker98

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 11:12:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Graphing-values-in-Arduino-the-EASY-way/
Graphing values in Arduino, the EASY way! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Sometimes when you're testing a sensor or debugging a value in an Arduino project, you want to see something other than numbers flying by in the Serial Monitor. However, you want to get the sensor working quickly, and you don't want to take the time to write code to graph it or display it in an intr...
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 08:49:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clone-a-Remote-with-Arduino/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/7E11/H401V5JY/FWY7E11H401V5JY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/7E11/H401V5JY/FWY7E11H401V5JY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/7E11/H401V5JY/FWY7E11H401V5JY.SMALL.jpg randofo I recently needed to use the Arduino to control a stereo system, so rather than hack open the remote and wire into it, I decided to simply clone the signal. This was incredibly easy to do. Basically, I read the signal from the remote with a 38khz receiver, and then played it back with an IR LED. To...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:04:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Best-Altoids-Tin-LED-Flashlight/
{The Best} Altoids Tin LED Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/EU8Q/H3NN9MW2/FW5EU8QH3NN9MW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/EU8Q/H3NN9MW2/FW5EU8QH3NN9MW2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/EU8Q/H3NN9MW2/FW5EU8QH3NN9MW2.SMALL.jpg Adambowker98 This instructable is an entry in the Pocket-Sized Contest, so please vote! This instructable is an entry in the Hurricane Laser Contest, so please vote! This instructable is an entry in the Green Tech Contest, so please vote! Ever need a flashlight, but don't want to lug around a big one? Or you wa...
By: Adambowker98

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:45:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toy-Cruiser/
Toy Cruiser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SMALL.jpg randofo This is an easy to assemble toy car made using lots of high-tech tools. Once you 3D print, and laser cut your parts, the rest can be zip tied and bolted together in minutes. I was initially planning on making more of a hot rod. However, thanks to the slow speed of the servos, it turned out to be mor...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:28:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Celebrity-3D-Models-in-No-Time/
Celebrity 3D Models in No Time - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/EXVI/H2WEJN33/FYCEXVIH2WEJN33.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/EXVI/H2WEJN33/FYCEXVIH2WEJN33.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/EXVI/H2WEJN33/FYCEXVIH2WEJN33.SMALL.jpg randofo Making 3D models of celebrities is easier than you think! All you need is a digital camera (preferably with a flash), 123D Catch, and a local wax museum. With little money and effort, you can get dozens of license free 3D celebrity models in a matter of hours. The best part about this modeling metho...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:16:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Print-Out-Overhead-Watch-Light-Cheap-and-Easy-and/
Print Out Overhead Watch Light [Cheap and Easy and Solder-less ] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/HUHT/H2WESXW3/FBRHUHTH2WESXW3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/HUHT/H2WESXW3/FBRHUHTH2WESXW3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/HUHT/H2WESXW3/FBRHUHTH2WESXW3.SMALL.jpg TechKid67 This Instructable is for those who have watches that do not have built in lights. I find it quite irritating to not be able to see my watch in the dark therefore I developed this easy print out version of an overhead light.  Difficulty: Beginner  Price: Aprox. $3 Time: 5-10 Min Begin After mea...
By: TechKid67

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 18:05:19 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/Cheap-and-Easy-Camera-Strap/
Cheap and Easy Camera Strap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/M0KU/H2MYIWU6/FZFM0KUH2MYIWU6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/M0KU/H2MYIWU6/FZFM0KUH2MYIWU6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/M0KU/H2MYIWU6/FZFM0KUH2MYIWU6.SMALL.jpg Nano_Burger Ahhh, the joys of trailing edge technology!  The venerable Canon EOS D60 took 2002 by storm with its "low" price of just $3,000.  A decade later, you can pick up one for about a hundred dollars.  A 97% decrease in price (about 10% a year).  Almost the same performance as your 401k! After a decade, ...
By: Nano_Burger

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 04:55:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Altoids-Tin-iPod-SpeakerCase/
The Altoids Tin iPod Speaker/Case! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/UMK8/H1YOI17H/FTHUMK8H1YOI17H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/UMK8/H1YOI17H/FTHUMK8H1YOI17H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/UMK8/H1YOI17H/FTHUMK8H1YOI17H.SMALL.jpg DoctorDv So my friend pulled out his fancy new touchscreen iPod nano and went to the radio function to listen to some sports game.  He checked his pocket and was dissapointed when he found out he had no earbuds, so now he couldn't check the score.  The solution for this would be to build a small, affordable...
By: DoctorDv

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 15:05:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-way-to-solder-EL-wire/
Easy way to solder EL wire! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SMALL.jpg Bluelux I'm working on my first EL wire project and I read lots of guides on how to solder the EL wire, all of them warning about cutting through the very thin radial wires that run outside of the phosphorous layer. I tried a few times and it can be tricky, but I think I have a much easier way of doing it....
By: Bluelux

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 17:01:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coreflute-RC-Biplane/
Coreflute R/C Biplane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/N947/H1ZG6S2I/FSEN947H1ZG6S2I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/N947/H1ZG6S2I/FSEN947H1ZG6S2I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/N947/H1ZG6S2I/FSEN947H1ZG6S2I.SMALL.jpg robbo5121 Im a tinkerer and a thinkerer and i cant ever stop working with my hands! So i've been amazed by R/C since i was little and could never sum up the courage to tinker with aircraft.......So one day I bit the bullet and bought a trainer and havn't looked back!!  I absolutley love R/C aircraft and my ...
By: robbo5121

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 04:30:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-cheap-disposable-camera-capacitor-bank/
Make a cheap disposable camera capacitor bank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SMALL.jpg Alex1M6 This instructable will show you have to make a simple capacitor bank and charger out of old disposable cameras that you can get for free at your local store. You can then use it for powering things such as coil guns or just blowing things up! See the second picture above? that was the spark created...
By: Alex1M6

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 08:20:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Based-Four-Legged-Robot/
Arduino Based Four Legged Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIY/P6GM/H1JUGSOY/FIYP6GMH1JUGSOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIY/P6GM/H1JUGSOY/FIYP6GMH1JUGSOY.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIY/P6GM/H1JUGSOY/FIYP6GMH1JUGSOY.SMALL.jpg vexedphoenix The name of our robot is FIER and here is a video of it saying hello to the world. In this instructable, I will try to show you the basic steps to making your own walking robot for the most bang for your buck.  You may be asking why did I use balsa wood as the body for the robot. The reason I ...
By: vexedphoenix

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:47:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sentriduino-Its-the-all-new-Sentry-turret-made-of/
Sentriduino! Its the all new Sentry turret made of recycled things you would find around your house! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SMALL.jpg simonfrfr Hey guys, Today I would like to show you how to make a simple sentry turret out of household Items! You would only need to get an Arduino UNO or Mega, a Ping))) Ultrasonic Range finder, two servos, and an electronic water squinter! The rest of the project is things that you may find around your hous...
By: simonfrfr

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:12:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Bluetooth-Enabled-Door-Lock-With-Arduino-An/
Easy Bluetooth Enabled Door Lock With Arduino + Android - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G5GB/H0OJ0FQV/FNNG5GBH0OJ0FQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G5GB/H0OJ0FQV/FNNG5GBH0OJ0FQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G5GB/H0OJ0FQV/FNNG5GBH0OJ0FQV.SMALL.jpg Collin Amedee Thanks to everyone who supported this project and voted for it in the Arduino Challenge! I was awarded second prize and hope to participate in more Arduino contests in the near future. This tutorial will explain a simple way to make a password protected bluetooth door lock using your Arduino, which...
By: Collin Amedee

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