Instructables: exploring - technology - Fun http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 13:02:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 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
Mustang GT USB Flash-'Drive' http://www.instructables.com/id/Mustang-GT-USB-Flash-Drive/
Mustang GT USB Flash-'Drive' - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/RKDU/HGU2L43S/FHRRKDUHGU2L43S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/RKDU/HGU2L43S/FHRRKDUHGU2L43S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/RKDU/HGU2L43S/FHRRKDUHGU2L43S.SMALL.jpg awesomecreations In this instructable, I will guide you through various steps on how to customize a USB Flash-Drive by modifying a toy car to become its new shell. It looks quite simple but it takes a lot of effort and in most cases, time, to do correctly. Ideally you want the die-cast car to be as small as possible...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 09:11:13 PDT
DIY Ways to Play with Sphero: Obstacle Course http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Ways-to-Play-with-Sphero-Obstacle-Course/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SMALL.jpg gosphero School is almost out. Are you ready to play? With household items like sticky notes, paper clips, thumbtacks, binder clips, dry erase markers, video game boxes, and even video game controllers, you can have loads of fun this summer making obstacle courses for your Sphero. Have a favorite place in y...
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Wed, 15 May 2013 08:40:10 PDT
Arduino Cellular Shield Tutorial 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...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 09:25:35 PDT
Glass Speakers 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 ...
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Wed, 1 May 2013 10:51:48 PDT
Home made usb power hub (made for usb hdd disks) http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-made-usb-power-hub-made-for-usb-hdd-disks/
Home made usb power hub (made for usb hdd disks) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/68KX/HFWSU0RT/FKX68KXHFWSU0RT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/68KX/HFWSU0RT/FKX68KXHFWSU0RT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/68KX/HFWSU0RT/FKX68KXHFWSU0RT.SMALL.jpg Bartuss Hello! Welcome to my third tutorial. This time I'm going to show you how to power up your usb disks! :) Why? If you got a pc with a thirsty graphic card and a low power source you may be suffering random crashes or even not spinning usb hard drives. Making such a hub is fun and easy. It will cost...
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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:50:11 PDT
LieDar 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 ...
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:56:44 PDT
Easy (and fun) notepad script http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-and-fun-notepad-script/
Easy (and fun) notepad script - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/8VXO/HFPTEKXR/FXF8VXOHFPTEKXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/8VXO/HFPTEKXR/FXF8VXOHFPTEKXR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/8VXO/HFPTEKXR/FXF8VXOHFPTEKXR.SMALL.jpg Omniscient Burrito Here I am going to show you an easy (and hilarious) script using only notepad. First open up notepad. Next, type in lol=msgbox("You's been haxed, nub!",6,"Super-Hack") You can change the words in quotes to whatever you want, this was just what I used.The first one is the content of the message b...
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:45:52 PDT
Rotary Phone iPod Dock 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 neede...
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT
simple electrolytic cell made with citrus fruits http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-electrolytic-cell-made-with-citrus-fruits/
simple electrolytic cell made with citrus fruits - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/7RJ2/HFWSTJAI/FOL7RJ2HFWSTJAI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/7RJ2/HFWSTJAI/FOL7RJ2HFWSTJAI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/7RJ2/HFWSTJAI/FOL7RJ2HFWSTJAI.SMALL.jpg eistein This will teach indestructable build a simple electrolytic cell made with citrus fruits and objects found in any home. Sorry for my English, I'm Brazilian so I do not speak English well. hunt for materials citrus fruits (in my case I used the lemon Galician, but you can use oranges or even use ...
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:48:16 PDT
Adjustable thin 10-inch tablet stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-thin-10-inch-tablet-stand/
Adjustable thin 10-inch tablet stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/U6ZC/HFD17ASM/FRXU6ZCHFD17ASM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/U6ZC/HFD17ASM/FRXU6ZCHFD17ASM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/U6ZC/HFD17ASM/FRXU6ZCHFD17ASM.SMALL.jpg michaelgohjs So I made a 7-inch tablet stand for myself which you can check it out here  ( http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Tablet-Stand-1/ )  and my mum liked it so much I made another one for her, but since she uses a 10-inch tablet  I made this bigger, stronger and a little cooler. This one is not q...
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:01:04 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
Color Visualizer http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Visualizer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/Q02V/HFD15VRV/F59Q02VHFD15VRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/Q02V/HFD15VRV/F59Q02VHFD15VRV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/Q02V/HFD15VRV/F59Q02VHFD15VRV.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Ever wanted an interactive and simple soldering kit for beginners?  The Color Visualizer has three potentiometers, resistors, a battery pack, and an RGB LED to make a simple soldering kit, and an interactive project all in one!!!  I originally came up with the design, and prototyped it on a breadboa...
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:46:59 PDT
Adjustable Tablet Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Tablet-Stand-1/
Adjustable Tablet Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/YYYD/HFD1K9ON/FGCYYYDHFD1K9ON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/YYYD/HFD1K9ON/FGCYYYDHFD1K9ON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/YYYD/HFD1K9ON/FGCYYYDHFD1K9ON.SMALL.jpg michaelgohjs I have recently bought an Asus Memo Pad, a 7-inch tablet which i use mainly to read documents and e-books. Not too long after, I find that I need a stand for it to enhance my comfort. Since I did not want to buy an overpriced commercial one and i have heaps of Lego at how..... *Ting* (light bulb abo...
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:45:55 PDT
FuzzBot 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...
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Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:13:27 PDT
Cheap working homemade arduino joystick 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...
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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 02:21:42 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
Tiny Altoid Tin Robot With Personality 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...
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Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:25:45 PDT
Make Music With Your Brainwaves in Real-Time. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Music-with-your-Brainwaves-in-Real-Time/
Make Music With Your Brainwaves in Real-Time. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/B4OU/HET138TI/FBEB4OUHET138TI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/B4OU/HET138TI/FBEB4OUHET138TI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/B4OU/HET138TI/FBEB4OUHET138TI.SMALL.jpg aaronthomen Video of the brainwave music: MindMIDI is a revolutionary way of making music, with your brainwaves, in real-time. Brainwaves are like radio stations, with each station working on a different layer, and all the stations are always playing. MindMIDI works like a radio, allowing you...
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:33:47 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
Arduino LED 4x4x4 http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-LED-4x4x4/
Arduino LED 4x4x4 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/X7BL/HEI41EOJ/FTLX7BLHEI41EOJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/X7BL/HEI41EOJ/FTLX7BLHEI41EOJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/X7BL/HEI41EOJ/FTLX7BLHEI41EOJ.SMALL.jpg ullalanden This is some step how i made a arduino 4x4x4 whit 64 leds  First Ill check all the led and looking for some defect leds.  after i have tested all the leds i make a diagram for how i gonna connect these leds and so I make a level where I made the right distance between the LED distance is 1,5cm...
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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:04:49 PDT
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
"ButtonMasherz" (Arduino Project) http://www.instructables.com/id/ButtonMasherz-Arduino-Project/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/ET6A/HDP32GDP/FLBET6AHDP32GDP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/ET6A/HDP32GDP/FLBET6AHDP32GDP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/ET6A/HDP32GDP/FLBET6AHDP32GDP.SMALL.jpg thechinskyguy This game can be written and uploaded to an Arduino Leonardo (and likely other Arduino boards) so it can be played between two players. The objective of the game is to press your button 50 times before the other player can. The code can be found below, and follow the images for instructions on wirin...
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Tue, 5 Mar 2013 16:08:31 PST
Laser Guided Truck http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Guided-Truck/
Laser Guided Truck - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/0OD5/HD4VNQV2/FI30OD5HD4VNQV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/0OD5/HD4VNQV2/FI30OD5HD4VNQV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/0OD5/HD4VNQV2/FI30OD5HD4VNQV2.SMALL.jpg anorris7 My college sponsors a competition that is really quite simple in concept. Instead of driving an RC car with the use of the RC chipset, drive the car using a 10kHz modulated laser. The constraints were simple. Use what ever comes in the box and up to $25 dollars worth of parts (plus incidentals). Thi...
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Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:42:26 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
Logic Love Heart http://www.instructables.com/id/Logic-Love-Heart/
Logic Love Heart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/2X7F/HD8TX0HQ/F5G2X7FHD8TX0HQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/2X7F/HD8TX0HQ/F5G2X7FHD8TX0HQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/2X7F/HD8TX0HQ/F5G2X7FHD8TX0HQ.SMALL.jpg passmadd Hello everyone :) This is a Logic Love Heart I created for an old flame this year (we have a kid and we're still good mates, plus I like winding her up). Some say love isn't logical, well it is now! So sit back, grab a beer and I'll show you how I made this. Firstly, I had some fundamentals for t...
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Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:28:02 PST
Vintage Soda Bottle Ice Mold 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...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:13:21 PST
Pulse Jet Powered RC Ice Racer! http://www.instructables.com/id/Pulse-Jet-Powered-RC-Ice-Racer/
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Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:20:23 PST
Making bullets look new... http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-bullets-look-new/
Making bullets look new... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/CXBT/HCV99VMU/FPOCXBTHCV99VMU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/CXBT/HCV99VMU/FPOCXBTHCV99VMU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/CXBT/HCV99VMU/FPOCXBTHCV99VMU.SMALL.jpg Evinfire Hello there, For the part of my other project the (Steampunk 8mm-GunCam) i needed some bullets but just had the empty shell's used by a 7.62mm  AK-47. This is how i did it... Step 1... Get some wood for a hardwarestore that has the right measure minds (got to fit tight). Step 2... Cut t...
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Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:20:58 PST
Robotic Spider V8 http://www.instructables.com/id/Hapless-Spider-V8/
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Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:54:07 PST
Steampunk Gun Camera "8mm Blast" http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-8mm-GunCamera/
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Sun, 3 Feb 2013 11:10:59 PST
Wearable USB drivey - MK ii http://www.instructables.com/id/Wearable-USB-drivey-MK-ii/
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Sun, 3 Feb 2013 03:02:19 PST
Iron Man - Arc Reactor http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man-Arc-Reactor-4/
Iron Man - Arc Reactor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/1Y6Q/HCJORLR2/FCU1Y6QHCJORLR2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/1Y6Q/HCJORLR2/FCU1Y6QHCJORLR2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/1Y6Q/HCJORLR2/FCU1Y6QHCJORLR2.SMALL.jpg zapdos Hi,this is my first and the only instructable so far. Sorry for my bad comunication skills nad English :) So always follow the pictures. You may ask all of your queries in your mind in any way. Here are the materials I used for a simple Arc Reactor. - A CD container - 10 meters copper wire - Alumin...
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:41:13 PST
Bat Symbol Flashlight http://www.instructables.com/id/Bat-Symbol-Flashlight/
Bat Symbol Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/WO33/HC9MI8WC/FE0WO33HC9MI8WC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/WO33/HC9MI8WC/FE0WO33HC9MI8WC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/WO33/HC9MI8WC/FE0WO33HC9MI8WC.SMALL.jpg AinsleyW So all the Batman fans out there know that if you need Batmans help then you need a bat symbol to get his attention. So lucky for you I have played around with a few ideas and have found a simple and quick solution. Materials: Scissors A Flashlight Thin Cardboard such as a cereal box Black sharpie...
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Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:34:28 PST
Easy 30 Minute Pocket Digital Microscope http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-30-Minute-Pocket-Digital-Microscope/
Easy 30 Minute Pocket Digital Microscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SMALL.jpg Adum24 Ever wanted to see things up close? Ever wanted to read that fine print that is just too small to read? Well, now you can! This pocket digital microscope is very easy to make and will only take you about a half an hour or so to make. It also fits in your pocket so you can take it wherever you would ...
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:50:07 PST
How to Talk to Someone Using Ham Radio 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 ...
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:30:00 PST
3D-Printed Biologically-Inspired Robotics 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...
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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:31:40 PST
Color Changing Christmas Star 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...
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Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:09:55 PST
Laser Pointer Light Sabers http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Pointer-Light-Sabers/
Laser Pointer Light Sabers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/6AR5/HANAVW3M/FS66AR5HANAVW3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/6AR5/HANAVW3M/FS66AR5HANAVW3M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/6AR5/HANAVW3M/FS66AR5HANAVW3M.SMALL.jpg Tromboner of Doom Have you ever wanted to have a light saber battle with your brother, yet don't want to get beaten with a plastic stick? Go no further than laser pointer light sabers, the closest thing to the real thing! Materials You're going to need a couple of materials for this to work. They are: As many...
By: Tromboner of Doom

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Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:43:36 PST
How to make human robot that waves, nods and shakes his head http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-human-robot-that-waves-nods-and-shake/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/V24T/HAM7VS9B/FKPV24THAM7VS9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/V24T/HAM7VS9B/FKPV24THAM7VS9B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/V24T/HAM7VS9B/FKPV24THAM7VS9B.SMALL.jpg dagelias Hi! This is an instruction video on how I made a three servo human robot! Enjoy! 
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Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:18:37 PST
How to make a timer with notepad. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-timer-with-notepad/
How to make a timer with notepad. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/I2MV/HAFHLAPJ/FNRI2MVHAFHLAPJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/I2MV/HAFHLAPJ/FNRI2MVHAFHLAPJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/I2MV/HAFHLAPJ/FNRI2MVHAFHLAPJ.SMALL.gif HiPoweredHacker Open notepad. Here's a base code frame that you can use to make a timer. @echo off color 0a :1 pause timeout 60 goto 1 color changes the color combination in the application file timeout set the time in seconds the :1 and the goto 1 loops the timer so that it stops and resets so you can start it ...
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Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:42:24 PST
DIY: How to make a coilgun from disposable camera with flash http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-How-to-make-a-coilgun-from-disposable-camera-/
DIY: How to make a coilgun from disposable camera with flash - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/YZ7H/HABC51YJ/FW5YZ7HHABC51YJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/YZ7H/HABC51YJ/FW5YZ7HHABC51YJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/YZ7H/HABC51YJ/FW5YZ7HHABC51YJ.SMALL.jpg deliciouscupcake Introduction This tutorial will show you how to make your own coilgun from disposable camera’s with flash. It looks difficult but it’s easier than you think. I have built this thing for my physics school project and I’m still kind of busy doing research on how to get higher speeds of the projectile...
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Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:51:15 PST
Working Rubik's Cube on Google SketchUp http://www.instructables.com/id/Working-Rubiks-Cube-on-Google-SketchUp/
Working Rubik's Cube on Google SketchUp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/3TVD/H9T4LG5X/FDP3TVDH9T4LG5X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/3TVD/H9T4LG5X/FDP3TVDH9T4LG5X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/3TVD/H9T4LG5X/FDP3TVDH9T4LG5X.SMALL.jpg pineappleattack98 This Instructable will show you an easy way to make working, solvable, Rubik's Cube on the free 3D Modelling program, Google SketchUp.  What you will need: - A computer capable of running Google SketchUp - The free program Google SketchUp, which can be downloaded right here: http://www.sketchup.com/...
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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:38:49 PST
Candle-Powered Electric Candle 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...
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Sun, 25 Nov 2012 08:04:29 PST
Arduino Project - E-Dice! (Beginner) http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Project-E-Dice-Beginner/
Arduino Project - E-Dice! (Beginner) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/8XZD/H9T4S8SP/F8I8XZDH9T4S8SP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/8XZD/H9T4S8SP/F8I8XZDH9T4S8SP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/8XZD/H9T4S8SP/F8I8XZDH9T4S8SP.SMALL.jpg .A. Well, I just got my Arduino kit in the mail yesterday, and I was very happy to get started! After about an hour or two, I decided to start making something fun: An electronic dice. I had to make this myself, because there were no instructables that i could find with search! D: Mine is not very adv...
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Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:38:05 PST
Simple Robotics for Beginners! 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...
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Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:13:00 PST
Next Generation Headphone Hoodie http://www.instructables.com/id/Next-Generation-Headphone-Hoodie/
Next Generation Headphone Hoodie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/J51E/H9K2G0OT/FJMJ51EH9K2G0OT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/J51E/H9K2G0OT/FJMJ51EH9K2G0OT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/J51E/H9K2G0OT/FJMJ51EH9K2G0OT.SMALL.jpg Attmos   I've seen the store bought headphone hoodie and I just can't get into having the hood strings running into my ears like some kind of "arrow through the head" magic trick.  I don't mean to be critical but they do look goofy.  Anyway, I decided to make one for myself that looks natural, is machin...
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Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:11:14 PST
Super Duper Simple Usb Fan! http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Duper-Simple-Usb-Fan/
Super Duper Simple Usb Fan! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/UQHV/H994RJP8/FSVUQHVH994RJP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/UQHV/H994RJP8/FSVUQHVH994RJP8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/UQHV/H994RJP8/FSVUQHVH994RJP8.SMALL.jpg jetsmania6 today i will be showing you how to make a super cool usb fan. you will need: one usb cable  a computer or usb wall adapter a wire cutter or scissor  tape  hobby motor with a fan on it stip your usb cable so that you reveal 4 wires we are only using the red and black so strip them to to reveal...
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Thu, 8 Nov 2012 17:15:37 PST