http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:08 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Cellular-Shield-Tutorial/
Arduino Cellular Shield Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Cellular Shield allows you to make cellular telephone calls, and send text messages. The brains of this shield is the SM5100B which is a robust cellular module capable of performing many of the tasks of most standard cell phones. This shield requires use of a SIM card to connect to a cel...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 09:25:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-Speakers/
Glass Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/G6YG/HFPTHNZE/F37G6YGHFPTHNZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/G6YG/HFPTHNZE/F37G6YGHFPTHNZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/G6YG/HFPTHNZE/F37G6YGHFPTHNZE.SMALL.jpg randofo This set of speakers resonates glass to produce sound. While this may seem complicated, the technical explanation is actually rather simple.  Each speaker has a tactile transducer attached to the center, which is a device that vibrates the glass to produce sound waves. This simple mechanism allowed ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 10:51:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LieDar/
LieDar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/CYFI/HFPTF4QV/F28CYFIHFPTF4QV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/CYFI/HFPTF4QV/F28CYFIHFPTF4QV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/CYFI/HFPTF4QV/F28CYFIHFPTF4QV.SMALL.jpg randofo LieDar is a fake lidar sensor that you can attach to the top of your car to instantly turn it into a self-driving vehicle. Whereas some companies have spent millions of dollars developing the technology to have conversations about the future of transportation, you can butt in for a mere fraction ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:56:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Phone-iPod-Dock/
Rotary Phone iPod Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SMALL.jpg tomatoskins I have always loved re-purposing one thing into another. This instructable will show pictures of my completed iPod dock with commentary on how I put it together. I apologize that I didn't take pictures through the whole process. I was just too excited about the project. Parts Needed Parts needed:...
By: tomatoskins

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FuzzBot/
FuzzBot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow The FuzzBot is an awesome, fast, fully autonomous small Arduino robot that everyone loves!!!  It uses the compact Pololu ZumoBot Chassis kit for a great drive system, and uses a Parallax Ping sensor to sense proximity, to make the FuzzBot fully autonomous.  I like to think of it as a cheap & hackabl...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:13:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-working-homemade-arduino-joystick/
Cheap working homemade arduino joystick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/QWWT/HF24095R/F0MQWWTHF24095R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/QWWT/HF24095R/F0MQWWTHF24095R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/QWWT/HF24095R/F0MQWWTHF24095R.SMALL.jpg Bartuss Hello everyone! Today I present you : Arduino Joystick! One day I was checking the inside of old joystick. System wasn't that hard to understand, so I thought of making my of system. The whole build is made only by me. I didn't check the internet pages about joysticks etc. What is it? It's a sim...
By: Bartuss

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 02:21:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Altoid-Tin-Robot-With-Personality/
Tiny Altoid Tin Robot With Personality - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 I love robots. Normally the ones I build are quite large and wouldn't fit in your pocket, but for a change of pace I decided I would try something small and fun! This robot is exactly that, and in fact fits inside of an altoids tin. It is inexpensive, versatile (so many different sensors can be used...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:25:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Virtual-Etch-A-Sketch/
Virtual Etch A Sketch - 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...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:08:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Soda-Bottle-Ice-Mold/
Vintage Soda Bottle Ice Mold - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/U05M/HD2RW2SR/FJOU05MHD2RW2SR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/U05M/HD2RW2SR/FJOU05MHD2RW2SR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/U05M/HD2RW2SR/FJOU05MHD2RW2SR.SMALL.jpg ChrisE123        Have you ever been ashamed of your blandness of the party that you put together? Is your ice just not cool enough for your punch? Well kiss those problems goodbye! With this vintage soda bottle ice mold you can have the coolest ice to put in your soda. You can have miniature soda bottles as y...
By: ChrisE123

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:13:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pulse-Jet-Powered-RC-Ice-Racer/
Pulse Jet Powered RC Ice Racer! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/BS3G/HAVGJZCP/FY4BS3GHAVGJZCP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/BS3G/HAVGJZCP/FY4BS3GHAVGJZCP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/BS3G/HAVGJZCP/FY4BS3GHAVGJZCP.SMALL.jpg Evan2010 Normal remote control cars, planes, boats and RC whatever are boring. This Instructable is on how to make a pulse jet powered ice racer! This is a very unique loud and dangerous RC vehicle that you could build in about one day with the right materials and tools and a little experience with pulse jet...
By: Evan2010

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:20:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hapless-Spider-V8/
Robotic Spider V8 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/45N2/HCJO5OAM/F8M45N2HCJO5OAM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/45N2/HCJO5OAM/F8M45N2HCJO5OAM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/45N2/HCJO5OAM/F8M45N2HCJO5OAM.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics I needed a project that would use all my servos, so I decided to make the do-nothing, worthless spider. If you have fischertechnik and servos to waste, this is the project for you! Really, this flopping spider makes for a great learning project. The main goal of this project is to teach the fundamen...
By: Enjoying Electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:54:07 PST 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/How-to-Talk-to-Someone-Using-Ham-Radio/
How to Talk to Someone Using Ham Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/COIV/HAQ2V3ZS/FRWCOIVHAQ2V3ZS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/COIV/HAQ2V3ZS/FRWCOIVHAQ2V3ZS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/COIV/HAQ2V3ZS/FRWCOIVHAQ2V3ZS.SMALL.jpg InventorManAlways Ham radio is cool, but it can be very nerve-wracking to talk to someone on ham radio. Talking to someone on ham radio is commonly known as a 'QSO' or a 'contact'.  Although it can seem really scary at first, you won't regret a moment of it. And after a few 'contacts', you'll be wanting to make more ...
By: InventorManAlways

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:30:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Biologically-Inspired-Robotics/
3D-Printed Biologically-Inspired Robotics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SMALL.jpg randofo I have been spending the last few months doing research into biologically inspired robotic structures. While my approach may seem formalistic in nature, these devices were simply a means for ultimately conducting social research. This desire stems from my experience building Simple Bots, and their s...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:31:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Changing-Christmas-Star/
Color Changing Christmas Star - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/ZWRG/HAVGJTBJ/FISZWRGHAVGJTBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/ZWRG/HAVGJTBJ/FISZWRGHAVGJTBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/ZWRG/HAVGJTBJ/FISZWRGHAVGJTBJ.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Ever wanted to make that normal, golden star at the top of your Christmas tree different?  How about color changing?  The new Color Changing Christmas Star does that all in one package.  The main components are 5 RGB LEDs, an Arduino UNO, and an Arduino Proto Shield.  They all fit together on a Drem...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:09:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Candle-Powered-Electric-Candle/
Candle-Powered Electric Candle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOMG/H9G17K7B/F00EOMGH9G17K7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOMG/H9G17K7B/F00EOMGH9G17K7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOMG/H9G17K7B/F00EOMGH9G17K7B.SMALL.jpg randofo After seeing news reports about Hurricane Sandy and hearing the ordeal that all of my family and friends in New York and New Jersey went through, it got me thinking about my own emergency preparedness. San Francisco - after all - sits atop some very active fault lines. As local geology fans always l...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 08:04:29 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/Electroluminscent-Glasses-Hack/
Glowing Glasses Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/CEL7/H8RVD8FJ/FTUCEL7H8RVD8FJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/CEL7/H8RVD8FJ/FTUCEL7H8RVD8FJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/CEL7/H8RVD8FJ/FTUCEL7H8RVD8FJ.SMALL.jpg mrshko You don't have to spend $40 to get yourself a pair of glowing glasses... you can build your own.  This is a really easy hack for under $20 and it will get you a lot of attention.  This hack doesn't use cheap looking LEDs, it uses Electroluminescent Panels and it produces a really amazing effect.  Yo...
By: mrshko

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Nov 2012 16:29:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spoonhead-123D-Catch-to-3D-Print/
Spoonhead - 123D Catch to 3D Print - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/CZ0Q/H82UNF3L/FYUCZ0QH82UNF3L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/CZ0Q/H82UNF3L/FYUCZ0QH82UNF3L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/CZ0Q/H82UNF3L/FYUCZ0QH82UNF3L.SMALL.jpg Plarky This is a super quick & dirty tutorial how to use 123D Catch to get a super quick and super easy 3D scan of your head. Once you have the scan or "catch" the tutorial will take you through a technique to clean it up and manipulate it ready for 3D printing. Please note that the 3D print is not food-s...
By: Plarky

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Oct 2012 19:03:12 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/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/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/Hover-Sled-10/
Hover Sled 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/P0A0/H5ENQ3DA/FJ1P0A0H5ENQ3DA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/P0A0/H5ENQ3DA/FJ1P0A0H5ENQ3DA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/P0A0/H5ENQ3DA/FJ1P0A0H5ENQ3DA.SMALL.jpg z0rb      Some time ago, I saw someone, somewhere floating about on a homemade hovercraft, slapped together with little more than a shower curtain, a piece of plywood and an old vacuum cleaner. This of course set me to thinking about how I could join the ranks of such bold aeronauts of the DIY persuasion...
By: z0rb

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Aug 2012 11:57:49 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/Psycho-Scooter-Scramble/
Psycho Scooter Scramble - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/U07R/H4VQ68KZ/FFRU07RH4VQ68KZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/U07R/H4VQ68KZ/FFRU07RH4VQ68KZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/U07R/H4VQ68KZ/FFRU07RH4VQ68KZ.SMALL.jpg randofo Psycho Scooter Scramble is a blind-driving electric wheelchair game. It consists of two riders, strapped into electric wheelchairs, and two blindfolded pilots, who remotely control the wheelchairs from the sidelines based on information given over headset by their driver. The basic mechanic is si...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:23:16 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/Romance-Pants/
Romance Pants - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/YTTL/H3Z3CK9V/FU9YTTLH3Z3CK9V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/YTTL/H3Z3CK9V/FU9YTTLH3Z3CK9V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/YTTL/H3Z3CK9V/FU9YTTLH3Z3CK9V.SMALL.jpg randofo Romance pants are a pair of pants that dims the room lighting and raises the stereo in relation to the fly zipper being pulled down. Of course it does not stop there. The romantic coup de grace involves electronically ignited candles triggered by the unbuttoning of the waist button. This subtle se...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2012 12:43:45 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/Psycadelic-Shadow-Maker-USB/
Psycadelic Shadow Maker (USB) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/VPLH/H2WEWXOW/F33VPLHH2WEWXOW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/VPLH/H2WEWXOW/F33VPLHH2WEWXOW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/VPLH/H2WEWXOW/F33VPLHH2WEWXOW.SMALL.jpg justbennett Mood light? Night light? Party light? This project could be any of these things, but I think the coolest thing it can do is make rad 3D-ish, multi-color shadow art. This idea came from the Trippy Night Light published in Make by Charles Platt and the "Trippy RGB Color Mixing Night Light" by e024576...
By: justbennett

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:48:52 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/ArduSensor-Fun-Pack/
ArduSensor Fun Pack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/8M9Y/H2WEVXPR/F7S8M9YH2WEVXPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/8M9Y/H2WEVXPR/F7S8M9YH2WEVXPR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/8M9Y/H2WEVXPR/F7S8M9YH2WEVXPR.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow ArduSensors are open source plug-in-play sensors for Arduino.  These were originally made for beginners to get started with Arduino, a very cool electronics prototyping platform, but anyone can use them.  I still play around with them all of the time, and I bet a ton of people that are experienced w...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:55:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Locket-with-Me-In-It/
3D Printed Locket with Me In It - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/E5BY/H2WESY98/FDSE5BYH2WESY98.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/E5BY/H2WESY98/FDSE5BYH2WESY98.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/E5BY/H2WESY98/FDSE5BYH2WESY98.SMALL.jpg randofo After seeing what 123D Catch could do, and then catching a model of my own head, I decided that I needed to make my girlfriend a 3D printed locket with me in it. I figured that either she would find this endearing or laughably cheesy and sentimental (and - hence - endearing). When I gave it to her, ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 23:20:46 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/Design-and-Print-a-Wheel/
Design and Print a Wheel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/ZMX1/H2WESYDT/FAWZMX1H2WESYDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/ZMX1/H2WESYDT/FAWZMX1H2WESYDT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/ZMX1/H2WESYDT/FAWZMX1H2WESYDT.SMALL.jpg randofo This is an overview of how to design a wheel using 3DS Max, which I then printed out using an Objet 3D printer. While the buttons may be slightly different in other 3D software packages, the process for doing this should look roughly the same. Follows are step-by-step instructions for creating a 2-p...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:06:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-lamps-by-Samuel-Bernier-Project-RE/
3D printed lamps by Samuel Bernier, Project RE_ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/2DYL/H2WELT37/F9A2DYLH2WELT37.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/2DYL/H2WELT37/F9A2DYLH2WELT37.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/2DYL/H2WELT37/F9A2DYLH2WELT37.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier A few months ago, I started exploring the capacity of low cost 3D printing.  Using a small 3D UP! PP3DP http://www.up3dusa.com/ I started producing house products with a little design touch. I got to learn the capacities of this incredible technology and wanted to push the machine to it's limit....
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 21:42:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Clock/
Laser Cut Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/PY4O/H2TJ4PJV/F10PY4OH2TJ4PJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/PY4O/H2TJ4PJV/F10PY4OH2TJ4PJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/PY4O/H2TJ4PJV/F10PY4OH2TJ4PJV.SMALL.jpg randofo I recently made a bunch of laser cut clocks inspired by the clocks I saw being made by Flat Clock. While I liked the style of their clocks, the $100 price tag was far more than I wanted to spend. Fortunately I have a lot of free time and access to a laser cutter. After spending an afternoon fiddling...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 19:01:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-First-Synth/
My First Synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SMALL.jpg randofo The kid synth came about as I sat hunched over a tangled mess of synthesizer wires. My friend Oliver came over, assessed the situation, and said, "You know you have succeeded in making the world's most complicated children's toy." While my initial reaction was to grunt at him, and shoo him away, I l...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 15:43:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Face-Sculpture/
Mini Face Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SMALL.jpg randofo Inspired by the Foil Bust of designer Dominic Wilcox, I set out to create an aluminum replica of my face. To change things up a little, I decided to do it at 1/4 and 1/8 scale. This required use of all kinds of state of the art technology... and aluminum foil. Don't be daunted by the seeming complex...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 11:25:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motion-Module/
Motion Module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SMALL.jpg randofo The motion module is the most complex photocoupled device used in Simple Bots. It basically is a light switch coupled with a motion sensing nightlight. When someone in its general area moves, this triggers the sensor, turns on the light, and causes the bot to move. This is a simple way to start addi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 16:27:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Kit-Design-Challenge/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2EZX/H01NGFIR/FBF2EZXH01NGFIR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2EZX/H01NGFIR/FBF2EZXH01NGFIR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2EZX/H01NGFIR/FBF2EZXH01NGFIR.SMALL.jpg randofo   Follow me to hear about all of the Monthly Challenges. The Kit Design Challenge: Make a Step-by-Step Instructable that has been designed and built to be turned into a kit. See the judging criteria below for more details. This challenge is sponsored by our friends at Upverter who make a fre...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 20:26:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Twitchbots/
Twitchbots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SMALL.jpg Orion1615 The Twitchbot is a fun little 30 minute project-y thing to do with all the lens modules you find taking apart CD-drives in search for motors and other fun stuff. Flicking it's antenna makes this bot twitch its eye and light up. This bot is a variation on the blinky bug... I'm sure a lot of you peo...
By: Orion1615

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:25:50 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

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