Instructables: exploring - technology - Easy http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 23:04:24 PDT BLOX v1.01 Poor Man's Microphone Shock Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Mans-Microphone-Shock-Mount/
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Fri, 24 May 2013 13:25:47 PDT
Charging Station http://www.instructables.com/id/charging-station-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/3LYX/HH11QNJU/FHW3LYXHH11QNJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/3LYX/HH11QNJU/FHW3LYXHH11QNJU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/3LYX/HH11QNJU/FHW3LYXHH11QNJU.SMALL.jpg face54 free and easy charging station from shampoo pet plastic bottle
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Thu, 23 May 2013 04:41:00 PDT
How To Download YouTube Videos! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Download-YouTube-Videos-The-Easy-Way/
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Tue, 21 May 2013 17:10:50 PDT
Make Your Own Light Painting Orb Creator http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Light-Painting-Orb-Creator/
Make Your Own Light Painting Orb Creator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MDIS/HGU2JHW9/FSTMDISHGU2JHW9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MDIS/HGU2JHW9/FSTMDISHGU2JHW9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MDIS/HGU2JHW9/FSTMDISHGU2JHW9.SMALL.jpg mazzmn Long exposure night photography can be a fun pass-time especially on a cool summer evening. "Light painting" can make things even more fun. If you've looked into light painting you've no doubt seen Orb's, spherical mystery lights....Orb photos are created by spinning bright LED lights.  This Instru...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 13:23:05 PDT
Pocket-Sized POLOLU 5V Output as POWERTUBE's accessory on the go http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-POLOLU-5V-Output-as-POWERTUBEs-acces/
Pocket-Sized POLOLU 5V Output as POWERTUBE's accessory on the go - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/UERG/HGU2LM7E/FCIUERGHGU2LM7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/UERG/HGU2LM7E/FCIUERGHGU2LM7E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/UERG/HGU2LM7E/FCIUERGHGU2LM7E.SMALL.jpg frapedia An accessory for the "POWERTUBE" battery pack which has been presented by me in another instructable or any other battery between 2.7-11.8v.   What happens when the battery of your phone or mp3 dry out while riding your bicycle? POLOLU S7V8A will do it's magic! For specs see here.   The S7...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 11:15:03 PDT
Amplifier circuit http://www.instructables.com/id/Amplifier-circuit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/8E6T/HGH6S6KU/FQU8E6THGH6S6KU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/8E6T/HGH6S6KU/FQU8E6THGH6S6KU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/8E6T/HGH6S6KU/FQU8E6THGH6S6KU.SMALL.jpg tealk This is simple transistor amplifier that i found searching for amplifiers, i used bc548 and bc327 , place of transistor is corect but pin isnt , if amplifier dont work just turn transistors 180 degrees.  on my breadboard i try out both configurations and it was runing nice, .. sound is nice, and wit...
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Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 PDT
2 leds flasher http://www.instructables.com/id/2-leds-flasher/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SMALL.jpg tealk 2 LED flasher, also one of easy projects in electronics using only 555 timer ,33k resistor, 2x 330 resistor and 10uF capacitor, you can make 2 led  that flash one after another.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 PDT
PowerTube Vr. 1 for bicycle headlight 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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Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:09 PDT
3D Printed IPhone Camera Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-IPhone-Camera-Mount/
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Tue, 7 May 2013 09:05:49 PDT
Easy Portable USB Charger 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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Fri, 3 May 2013 08:22:34 PDT
3D scanner http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-scanner/
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:29:25 PDT
Temperature Displayed on 4 Digit 7 segment (common anode) http://www.instructables.com/id/Temperature-Displayed-on-4-Digit-7-segment-common/
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:33:59 PDT
$10 DIY Box Teleprompter That Works Great! http://www.instructables.com/id/10-DIY-Box-Teleprompter-That-Works-Great/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/2OA2/HFSHSE9P/F5S2OA2HFSHSE9P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/2OA2/HFSHSE9P/F5S2OA2HFSHSE9P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/2OA2/HFSHSE9P/F5S2OA2HFSHSE9P.SMALL.jpg collaredkeeper If you have an ipad, iphone, or computer monitor, you can make a $10 teleprompter that rivals that of the pros! You don't need woodcrafting skills or an elaborate design, just a box knife and about 20 minutes of your time. Step 1 Purchase a glass square at home depot for ~$4 f...
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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:47:58 PDT
Refrigerator Alarm http://www.instructables.com/id/Refrigerator-Alarm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/4N4F/HFD1JR2F/FBW4N4FHFD1JR2F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/4N4F/HFD1JR2F/FBW4N4FHFD1JR2F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/4N4F/HFD1JR2F/FBW4N4FHFD1JR2F.SMALL.jpg arduinodude11 “Refrigerator alarm” Hi guys! This is my first ever instructable I hope you can appreciate every post that I make. CREDITS to my reference: Reference: http://www.instructables.com/id/Fridge-Door-Detector-Alarm/?ALLSTEPS by hertzgamma Note: Nice work there by the way bro and I really like your inst...
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Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:01:28 PDT
Portable usb phone charger http://www.instructables.com/id/usb-charger-1/
Portable usb phone charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/19N1/HFBJW0HP/FKC19N1HFBJW0HP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/19N1/HFBJW0HP/FKC19N1HFBJW0HP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/19N1/HFBJW0HP/FKC19N1HFBJW0HP.SMALL.jpg tealk Hi all! Today i will show you how to make usb charger its really simple projects all you need is 7805 voltage regulator, 9v battery ,usb female  and optional is  diode and switch total prize with diodes ,switch,battery,wires,.... is 1.5 or 2 dollars ( depends where you buy, how much,... i bought it ...
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:39:59 PDT
Steampunk Emergency Nightlight http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Emergency-Nightlight/
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:21:42 PDT
no-cost, 5-minute Steady-Cam rig using a tripod and household materials http://www.instructables.com/id/no-cost-5-minute-Steady-Cam-rig-using-a-tripod-an/
no-cost, 5-minute Steady-Cam rig using a tripod and household materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/HUGS/HF23Y4BH/F6THUGSHF23Y4BH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/HUGS/HF23Y4BH/F6THUGSHF23Y4BH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/HUGS/HF23Y4BH/F6THUGSHF23Y4BH.SMALL.jpg confu Recently I watched this impressive video: http://vimeo.com/63357898 I´m not really into taking videos or making movies, but all those professional or DIY solutions to build a steady-cam thingy or camera gimbal which I stumbled upon in the last years were always fascinating. So after watching above...
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:34:32 PDT
How to Charge your cell phones with normal batteries http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Charge-your-cell-phones-with-normal-batteri/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/OLPA/HF2439Q9/F5OOLPAHF2439Q9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/OLPA/HF2439Q9/F5OOLPAHF2439Q9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/OLPA/HF2439Q9/F5OOLPAHF2439Q9.SMALL.jpg chiragcollz THIS INSTRUCTABLE IS ABOUT HOW  U CAN CHARGE ALL OF YOUR CELL PHONES WITH NORAML AA BATTERIES. DURING ONE OF MY SUMMER VACCATION I FORGET MY PHONE  CHARGER AT HOME AND DONT WANT TO SPEND MY MONEY FOR NEW CHARGER. SO I THINK TO CHARGE MY PHONE AT HOME USING A HOME MADE AA BATTERIES CHARGER.SO HERE WE...
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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 10:46:41 PDT
Simple Robotics http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Robotics/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/HZ2Q/HEXSGT6G/FFNHZ2QHEXSGT6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/HZ2Q/HEXSGT6G/FFNHZ2QHEXSGT6G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/HZ2Q/HEXSGT6G/FFNHZ2QHEXSGT6G.SMALL.jpg simplebotics This guide is dedicated to showing you six easy, yet fun robotics projects! Enjoy! How to Build a Simple Robot from Trash Im in the age group of 13-18. The SimpleBot is one of SimpleBotic's first robots, and its a pretty fun project. This little critter is under $15.00 and makes a great p...
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Tue, 2 Apr 2013 14:50:21 PDT
How to make led lamp to save dollars http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-led-lamp-to-save-dollars/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/JCA9/HEXSSEA7/FJNJCA9HEXSSEA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/JCA9/HEXSSEA7/FJNJCA9HEXSSEA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/JCA9/HEXSSEA7/FJNJCA9HEXSSEA7.SMALL.jpg macobt Replace old incandescent bulb with leds,homemade led lamp made of 8 pieces 1 watt leds connected in serial array,one array have 5 leds,other have 3 leds.Total 8 watts of led light replace about 60 watts  incandescent light. Subscribe to my youtube channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/macobt Visit b...
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Tue, 2 Apr 2013 08:29:57 PDT
How to make air duster http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-air-duster/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/VDAT/HEXSRZIE/FW6VDATHEXSRZIE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/VDAT/HEXSRZIE/FW6VDATHEXSRZIE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/VDAT/HEXSRZIE/FW6VDATHEXSRZIE.SMALL.jpg macobt Here is a quick, easy and fun way to make refillable air duster. Visit my blogspot:http://macoprojects.blogspot.com/ or visit my channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/macobt
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:41:44 PDT
homemade electromagnet 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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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 07:56:56 PDT
DIY Iphone / Smartphone Tripod http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Iphone-Smartphone-Tripod/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/FHWL/HET139WM/FZAFHWLHET139WM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/FHWL/HET139WM/FZAFHWLHET139WM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/FHWL/HET139WM/FZAFHWLHET139WM.SMALL.jpg DIYTechCanada Here is a 30 second tutorial on how to make an Iphone or smartphone tripod. This is a cost effective way to make a tripod for under $1 
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:30:13 PDT
Virtual Etch A Sketch http://www.instructables.com/id/Virtual-Etch-A-Sketch/
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:08:14 PDT
The PyroGlove - 1.0 http://www.instructables.com/id/The-PyroGlove-10/
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:17:43 PDT
Building A Basic Website From Scratch http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-A-Basic-Website-From-Scratch/
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:24:02 PDT
LED USB Sturdy Desk Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-USB-Sturdy-Desk-Lamp/
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:07:27 PDT
How to program attiny using arduino uno http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-program-attiny-using-arduino-uno/
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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:36:15 PDT
RGB Ambient Reactive LED lights V2.0 http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-Ambient-Reactive-LED-lights-V20/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/Y567/HE07OVB7/FVOY567HE07OVB7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/Y567/HE07OVB7/FVOY567HE07OVB7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/Y567/HE07OVB7/FVOY567HE07OVB7.SMALL.jpg mrworf Very very simple and cheap way to make good looking ambient RGB lights that reacts on video brightness and color. Schematic is very simple, NO microcontrollers. Enjoy! Schematics: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/20939579.jpg/ http://i56.tinypic.com/2s8k750.jpg http://www.imageupload.o...
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Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:24:55 PST
Batch File Programming http://www.instructables.com/id/Batch-File-Programming-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/UFHQ/HDOVWGJA/FGJUFHQHDOVWGJA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/UFHQ/HDOVWGJA/FGJUFHQHDOVWGJA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGJ/UFHQ/HDOVWGJA/FGJUFHQHDOVWGJA.SMALL.jpg shotgunshane This guide is for programming operable bat files. null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null
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Wed, 6 Mar 2013 19:42:15 PST
The Best Matrix Falling Code Effect http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Best-Matrix-Falling-Code-Effect/
The Best Matrix Falling Code Effect - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/UE7F/HDYZI498/FWPUE7FHDYZI498.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/UE7F/HDYZI498/FWPUE7FHDYZI498.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/UE7F/HDYZI498/FWPUE7FHDYZI498.SMALL.jpg shotgunshane Many versions of the falling code effect have been attempted. Many of them are fails, it is very hard to recreate the original, but the best one that can be redone in notepad, is this one. I have some pictures of some that are not as great as they could be, because they do not display random numbers...
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Wed, 6 Mar 2013 19:27:53 PST
Amazing Leds http://www.instructables.com/id/Amazing-Leds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/MAER/HDRS6HBU/F6GMAERHDRS6HBU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/MAER/HDRS6HBU/F6GMAERHDRS6HBU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/MAER/HDRS6HBU/F6GMAERHDRS6HBU.SMALL.jpg kevins82 So in this instructable you will see how to make usb led torch / lamp or something like that... :D All you need is 270ohm resistors and leds .... all steps u can see in video but if you have any questions dont keep them to youself! ask!
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Tue, 5 Mar 2013 13:20:43 PST
Tutorial One: Arduino Switch Light (No Arduino Programming needed) [Beginner] http://www.instructables.com/id/Tutorial-One-Arduino-Switch-Light-No-Arduino-Pr/
Tutorial One: Arduino Switch Light (No Arduino Programming needed) [Beginner] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/UW0K/HDOVYWUO/FM1UW0KHDOVYWUO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/UW0K/HDOVYWUO/FM1UW0KHDOVYWUO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/UW0K/HDOVYWUO/FM1UW0KHDOVYWUO.SMALL.jpg WildWalkerCT In this Instructable aimed at beginners in the magic of Arduino, I will show you how to make a simple circuit That requires no programming  to build.  I aimed this for kids like me, who are amazed with the world of computers and electronics and are eager to learn more.  1. I made a simple L.E.D. tha...
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Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:20:32 PST
How to make a Chat Room (With Notepad) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Chat-Room-With-Notepad/
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Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:09:34 PST
Easy Battery Holder http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Battery-Holder/
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Sat, 2 Mar 2013 02:03:43 PST
EASY Kinect 3D Scanner! http://www.instructables.com/id/EASY-Kinect-3D-Scanner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/E2HE/HD4VPD1K/FUXE2HEHD4VPD1K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/E2HE/HD4VPD1K/FUXE2HEHD4VPD1K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/E2HE/HD4VPD1K/FUXE2HEHD4VPD1K.SMALL.jpg toddie123 Hey Instructables community!  In this instructable I will instruct you how to make a DIY 3d scanner using an XBOX-360 Kinect! This instructable is very easy as long as you are patient and follow my instructions in the video. Also, I explain how to correct and fix your image for a nice clean print o...
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:25:59 PST
Quick Telephone Hack http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-easy-microphone/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/HTJM/HDOW6GH6/FG7HTJMHDOW6GH6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/HTJM/HDOW6GH6/FG7HTJMHDOW6GH6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/HTJM/HDOW6GH6/FG7HTJMHDOW6GH6.SMALL.jpg kevins82 Hi! Today i tought .... woud be cool to relive my old sony wireless cellphone so i did that i made microphone out of it.. :D So parts needed...   *Old cellphone coud be any kinde becouse all moustlikely are the same   *And 3.5mm jack Tools needed..   *Soldering gun and soder   *Screwdriver Steps ...
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:58:24 PST
Easy Voltage Regulator for $25 http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Voltage-Regulator-for-25/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/7B67/HDOVJ3YD/FVJ7B67HDOVJ3YD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/7B67/HDOVJ3YD/FVJ7B67HDOVJ3YD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/7B67/HDOVJ3YD/FVJ7B67HDOVJ3YD.SMALL.jpg Beta Mode I will teach you how to make it very soon! Please vote for the Kids-Only contest! Comment, Vote and Rate!
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 01:00:21 PST
Moving Message/image Pen Container http://www.instructables.com/id/Moving-Messageimage-Pen-Container/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/W3CU/HD4VHNKM/FJ8W3CUHD4VHNKM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/W3CU/HD4VHNKM/FJ8W3CUHD4VHNKM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/W3CU/HD4VHNKM/FJ8W3CUHD4VHNKM.SMALL.jpg rhernand64 Decided (because money was not something in abundance this winter) to make my office co-workers their gifts this year. I had saved several of the containers from the peanuts I like to get at the 99cents store so I had my containers already.  I took pictures of my co-workers with them pointing (I did...
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Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:10:37 PST
Low-cost high power electronic cigarette from a flashlight. http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-cost-high-power-electronic-cigarette-from-a-fl/
Low-cost high power electronic cigarette from a flashlight. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/RHSO/HD4VPYD2/FPKRHSOHD4VPYD2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/RHSO/HD4VPYD2/FPKRHSOHD4VPYD2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/RHSO/HD4VPYD2/FPKRHSOHD4VPYD2.SMALL.jpg davidstelephone If you're giving up smoking, you've probably already tried (or at least heard of) electronic cigarettes - a reasonably effective way of getting hot nicotine into your system, without any of the tar or nasty cancer-causing carcinogens which come along for the ride with conventional cigarettes. Unfor...
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Sat, 23 Feb 2013 06:58:02 PST
Make a Speaker and Amplifier without complicated electonics http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Speaker-and-Amplifier-without-complicated-e/
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Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:20:48 PST
3D Printed Money Cilp! http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Money-Cilp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/ZPUU/HCV8LJSC/FB5ZPUUHCV8LJSC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/ZPUU/HCV8LJSC/FB5ZPUUHCV8LJSC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/ZPUU/HCV8LJSC/FB5ZPUUHCV8LJSC.SMALL.jpg JoeHoenke Hello and welcome to my instructable! As you might have seen in the title, this instructable is on a 3D printed money clip! I made this part in solidworks, it had a few flaws when i printed it but it turned out okay. The design that i used printed a little too wide but it still turned out nice. ...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:01:03 PST
5$ Fan for Soldering Station http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Fan-for-Soldering-Station/
5$ Fan for Soldering Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/J0SA/HET1AI57/FZXJ0SAHET1AI57.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/J0SA/HET1AI57/FZXJ0SAHET1AI57.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/J0SA/HET1AI57/FZXJ0SAHET1AI57.SMALL.jpg RuiSantos Hi guys, Today I’ll show how you can control a PC fan with a simple circuit that I’ve created this is the easiest way I’ve thought that this could be done. The goal of this project is to create a controlled Fan that will be used when we’re working with the soldering iron station to remove all the f...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:02:18 PST
Arduino - Control Servo with Visual Basic http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Control-Servo-with-Visual-Basic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/LVYI/HET0RM1F/FISLVYIHET0RM1F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/LVYI/HET0RM1F/FISLVYIHET0RM1F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/LVYI/HET0RM1F/FISLVYIHET0RM1F.SMALL.jpg RuiSantos Hi guys, Today I'll show how you can control a servo with Visual basic. Before this project I’ve never used Visual basic so if anyone finds any mistake in my code please leave a comment here and help me improve it. you can visit my website for more electronic projects, interesting news and tips: h...
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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:25:26 PST
Arduino - Control LEDs with a Remote Control http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Control-LEDs-with-a-Remote-Control/
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Sat, 9 Feb 2013 06:37:13 PST
ARDUINO VU METER http://www.instructables.com/id/ARDUINO-VU-METER/
ARDUINO VU METER - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/BHE5/HCJOGK54/F3NBHE5HCJOGK54.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/BHE5/HCJOGK54/F3NBHE5HCJOGK54.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/BHE5/HCJOGK54/F3NBHE5HCJOGK54.SMALL.jpg siemenwauters hey person reading this. last week a friend of mine who is not so familiar with arduino and electronics needed a vu meter for his school project. he supplied me with an arduino and an lcd. the rest was up to me. i searched around the internet to find code for it without succes. many people show a v...
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Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:14:04 PST
Wireless Power Transfer (Simple and Fast Way) http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Power-Transfer-Simple-and-Fast-Way/
Wireless Power Transfer (Simple and Fast Way) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L6IS/HCJO56GR/FN6L6ISHCJO56GR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L6IS/HCJO56GR/FN6L6ISHCJO56GR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L6IS/HCJO56GR/FN6L6ISHCJO56GR.SMALL.jpg A14 I've been searching about this topic for a year to make a simple project. However i found nothing simple. Every project contains hard to find materials and high voltage. I'm trying to make it simpler. I also find a Hungarian site about this project. But i made some changes. Schematic in this site wi...
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Sun, 3 Feb 2013 10:56:03 PST
USB Powered Micro Sander! http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Powered-Micro-Sander/
USB Powered Micro Sander! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/F4HX/HCLBWU3U/F57F4HXHCLBWU3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/F4HX/HCLBWU3U/F57F4HXHCLBWU3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/F4HX/HCLBWU3U/F57F4HXHCLBWU3U.SMALL.jpg innovator007 Hello Everyone!              In this Instructable  I will show you how to make a small but powerful sander, that fits right in your pocket. It is made out of components from old, broken electronics. I did not buy a single thing while making this project. The sander is super easy to make and takes le...
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Sat, 2 Feb 2013 19:39:56 PST
Arduino - Oscilloscope (poor man's Oscilloscope) http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Oscilloscope-poor-mans-Oscilloscope/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/X0Z9/HET1AI5C/FHKX0Z9HET1AI5C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/X0Z9/HET1AI5C/FHKX0Z9HET1AI5C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/X0Z9/HET1AI5C/FHKX0Z9HET1AI5C.SMALL.jpg RuiSantos Hi guys, a few days ago i found this code in github and it's the best i found so far, so i've decided to spread this project as much as I can, for anyone who want a cheap oscilloscope around this is the best way!  Let's start... First, download processing. It's free Click here to download. You don'...
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Sat, 2 Feb 2013 07:51:33 PST
LaserGloves! 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...
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:23:20 PST