http://www.instructables.com Sun, 26 May 2013 00:37:19 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Boss-Box-Bot/
The Boss Box Bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VEKF/HGU2EHQB/FU0VEKFHGU2EHQB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VEKF/HGU2EHQB/FU0VEKFHGU2EHQB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VEKF/HGU2EHQB/FU0VEKFHGU2EHQB.SMALL.jpg sphsengineering Welcome to the Boss Box Bot instructable, or as we like to call it, the Bo-Bo Bot. The Bo-Bo Bot was designed to use extremely low cost materials to allow people to construct a robot without high-priced kits. Our Bo-Bo Bot will be made using various tools such as AutoCAD, Corel Draw, and a laser cut...
By: sphsengineering

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 09:06:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Laser-Bevels-A-reality/
Circular Laser Bevels on an Epilog... A reality... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/PWHS/HGZO27Z4/FIJPWHSHGZO27Z4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/PWHS/HGZO27Z4/FIJPWHSHGZO27Z4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/PWHS/HGZO27Z4/FIJPWHSHGZO27Z4.SMALL.jpg togo1919 bgerens (also known as Bob) and I were yammer-jammering about the jig I built here -  Having a "Bevel-ish" Good Time on the Laser! ... We got to thinking, and he mentioned he had a small display turntable for showing his lathe-work.  So we decided to figure out a way to use my 45degree jig and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 17:47:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Etch-a-Baseball/
Laser Etch a Baseball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/C5C4/HGH6XSCI/FR5C5C4HGH6XSCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/C5C4/HGH6XSCI/FR5C5C4HGH6XSCI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/C5C4/HGH6XSCI/FR5C5C4HGH6XSCI.SMALL.jpg guybrush3pwud I made it at Techshop http://techshop.ws Last week I learned to use the rotary attachment for the Trotec Laser. Usually this attachment is used to etch cylindrical and conical objects like glasses and bottles. I wanted to try something different, something... spherical. Also, I wanted to etch some ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-burning-laser-for-CHEAP/
How to make a powerful burning laser for CHEAP! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/G6NY/GL4Z6AJO/FSMG6NYGL4Z6AJO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/G6NY/GL4Z6AJO/FSMG6NYGL4Z6AJO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/G6NY/GL4Z6AJO/FSMG6NYGL4Z6AJO.SMALL.jpg joeismydad After watching many videos on youtube of people burning things with high power lasers, I wanted one.Those lasers can cost a lot of money though, something I don't have. So I made one, and in this instructable, I will show you how to make one for less than ten bucks. This is my first instructable, ...
By: joeismydad

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:13:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-repair-a-worn-out-clicker-on-an-optical-mou/
how to repair a worn out clicker on an optical mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/CST8/5QQEUKIKWYX/FXDCST85QQEUKIKWYX.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/CST8/5QQEUKIKWYX/FXDCST85QQEUKIKWYX.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/CST8/5QQEUKIKWYX/FXDCST85QQEUKIKWYX.SMALL.jpg pir8p3t3 After five years in a university computer lab, this mouse wouldn't respond to clicks very well, but after this two minute repair job, it's as sharp as it's first day! All you need is a bad clicky mouse, like the one pictured, a phillips screwdriver, and a nail file. remove the screw There's only...
By: pir8p3t3

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:54:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-laser-general-guide/
How to build a laser (general guide) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/3TXB/GMIGB7JZ/FUC3TXBGMIGB7JZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/3TXB/GMIGB7JZ/FUC3TXBGMIGB7JZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/3TXB/GMIGB7JZ/FUC3TXBGMIGB7JZ.SMALL.jpg 3zuli What do I need to build a laser? Basically, you need: laser diode (LD) collimation optics current regulator (aka driver) power supply heatsink something to house all the electronics (project box is ok for a first build) then  you can add other optional things: safety switch LED for power indi...
By: 3zuli

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:16:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Frankenstein-Laser-Engraver/
Frankenstein Laser Engraver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SMALL.jpg ianmcmill This Frankenstein Laser Cutter was built out of an old scanner and printer. The whole thing evolved around the instructable of Groover and his 'Pocket Laser Engraver'. This is a Making-Of. Although a lot, if not everything, of the mechnical construction requires ingenuity I tried to document the com...
By: ianmcmill

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:47:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-custom-wood-lettering/
How to make your own custom wood lettering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/QLH8/HFWSTDZE/FZ2QLH8HFWSTDZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/QLH8/HFWSTDZE/FZ2QLH8HFWSTDZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/QLH8/HFWSTDZE/FZ2QLH8HFWSTDZE.SMALL.jpg alexisliu Instructions on how to laser cut your own letters for a menu board, or anything else that might need letters. I made these at Techshop (www.techshop.ws) and used wood, but other materials like acrylic, MDF, paper, and chipboard can also be used. Measure and cut your material 1. Cut wood (or whate...
By: alexisliu

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:50:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Contained-7x7x7-LED-Cube/
Self-Contained 7x7x7 LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SMALL.jpg lopuz3 LED cubes are true 3D displays that work by lighting up points in a 3D lattice of LEDs. On the 3D display you can produce some truly mesmerizing animations.  This Instructable will walk you through creating an LED cube for yourself that is completely self-contained and powered by an Arduino Mega.  ...
By: lopuz3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-mouse-with-double-click-problem/
Repair mouse with double click problem - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/0SBK/H1YOBEME/FTI0SBKH1YOBEME.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/0SBK/H1YOBEME/FTI0SBKH1YOBEME.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/0SBK/H1YOBEME/FTI0SBKH1YOBEME.SMALL.jpg frEmn I have a Logitech wireless laser mouse and after a year or so of use, the left click button would double click every time I tried to single click something. As can be imagined, this gets frustrating very fast. So, being the tinkerer that I am, I decided to open her up and see if it could be repaired...
By: frEmn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 00:19:40 PDT 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
By: macobt

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:41:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-a-CO2-laser-tube/
Replacing a CO2 laser tube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/AKN5/HELXKSEB/FTNAKN5HELXKSEB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/AKN5/HELXKSEB/FTNAKN5HELXKSEB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/AKN5/HELXKSEB/FTNAKN5HELXKSEB.SMALL.jpg tubfun SAFETY FIRST - Lasers are dangerous, I'm assuming you know this and you know what you're doing with lasers and soldering irons. Never run a laser tube outside of the laser-chassis, never defeat any safety systems built into your laser cutter! The CO2 laser tubes found in many laser cutters/engraver...
By: tubfun

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:49:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Liquid-inlaid-laser-cut-guitar-headstock-made-a/
Liquid inlaid, laser cut guitar headstock - made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2HYW/HEBNHGAJ/FWT2HYWHEBNHGAJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2HYW/HEBNHGAJ/FWT2HYWHEBNHGAJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2HYW/HEBNHGAJ/FWT2HYWHEBNHGAJ.SMALL.jpg workislove This a laser cut, inlaid headstock for my carbon fiber acoustic guitar project, made as part of a workshop at Techshop. I'm going to show how I designed and cut the headstock shape and inlay using the software and laser cutter at Techshop. In addition to showing how I made my particular headstock, ...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:24:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Starfinder/
Laser Starfinder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/WJIB/H9T4CF2D/F1BWJIBH9T4CF2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/WJIB/H9T4CF2D/F1BWJIBH9T4CF2D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/WJIB/H9T4CF2D/F1BWJIBH9T4CF2D.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid I've always been interested in astronomy, and often thought I'd like to get a telescope.  Last year was the International Year of Astronomy, marking the 400th anniversary since Galileo first pointed a telescope at the heavens, and learned that there was so much more to discover there.  There were a ...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:34:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Satellite-laser-cannon/
Satellite-spotting laser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/OTJP/HE07OYAV/FSSOTJPHE07OYAV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/OTJP/HE07OYAV/FSSOTJPHE07OYAV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/OTJP/HE07OYAV/FSSOTJPHE07OYAV.SMALL.jpg protonumerique Satellite laser cannon from Protonumerique on Vimeo. update---- (FOR THE SAKE OF PEACE,  I GOT RID OF THE CANNON TITLE - I wonder if the number of viewers will reduce drastically :) (Credits for picture and video - katjahommel.com) ---- This is a laser mounted on a cannon-like structure made...
By: protonumerique

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 05:06:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Love-Gauge/
Love Gauge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/DH76/HD4VQ1JL/F35DH76HD4VQ1JL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/DH76/HD4VQ1JL/F35DH76HD4VQ1JL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/DH76/HD4VQ1JL/F35DH76HD4VQ1JL.SMALL.jpg lighttamer I'm working together with my wife. But sometimes one of us has an external appointment. So, if one of us is thinking about the other, we want to show it together. For this, I have made an Love Gauge for us. It stands on our desktop, or you can carry it somewhere else, cause it has an WLAN module. ...
By: lighttamer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:45:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Manufacturing-project-five-printed-toy-c/
Digital Manufacturing - project five printed toy car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/BD9K/HD4VLYDL/FDABD9KHD4VLYDL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/BD9K/HD4VLYDL/FDABD9KHD4VLYDL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/BD9K/HD4VLYDL/FDABD9KHD4VLYDL.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash This is the fifth in a series of Instructables on how to use CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) and CAM (Computer Aided Machining) This time we are going to make a toy car which has five parts, but we only need to draw four of them. You can customize your car, change the wheels or put a crash helmet on t...
By: liquidhandwash

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:17:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Powered-LED-Articulating-Lamp/
USB Powered LED Articulating Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SMALL.jpg mattpshaw I designed this lamp as part of my senior thesis exhibition in college. It is a small-scale version of a classic articulating desk lamp that is powered by a standard USB port.  The lamp can be plugged directly into a laptop to act as a keyboard light or it can be placed in a base and powered via a U...
By: mattpshaw

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:35:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Animation-Flipbook/
Laser Animation Flipbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/7CN5/GMG2IJJH/FT97CN5GMG2IJJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/7CN5/GMG2IJJH/FT97CN5GMG2IJJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/7CN5/GMG2IJJH/FT97CN5GMG2IJJH.SMALL.jpg kamibox.de Oldschool flipbook-bookflipping meets newschool hightech-laserphotography! Or, less excitingly expressed, you transform a GIF into a cool GIF into a flipbook. Grab your light sabers and let's get started, woosh! The Ingredients Clear your table and decoratively arrrange the following things you ...
By: kamibox.de

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:59:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Engraved-MMs/
Engraved M&Ms - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/M58X/HCJO4MZQ/FOBM58XHCJO4MZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/M58X/HCJO4MZQ/FOBM58XHCJO4MZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/M58X/HCJO4MZQ/FOBM58XHCJO4MZQ.SMALL.jpg JoeGadget Personalized candy can make for a fun gift, party favor, or just conversation piece.  While this instructable shows how to engrave custom text and images on M&Ms, the same basic technique can be used on a variety of candies.  Feel free to experiment with different types of candy to see how well they...
By: JoeGadget

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:15:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-Pulse-Digital-Water-Marbling/
Paint Pulse: Digital Water Marbling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZG38/HAQ37497/FMTZG38HAQ37497.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZG38/HAQ37497/FMTZG38HAQ37497.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZG38/HAQ37497/FMTZG38HAQ37497.SMALL.jpg blorgggg   Paint Pulse is a project which seeks to build upon the water marbling crafts of Ebru and Suminagashi with digital behavioral additions. The idea is to design intricate, flowing patterns of paint directly on the surface of water which you can capture on the surface of paper. Expert crafters c...
By: blorgggg

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:56:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Luminaria-With-A-Laser-Etcher/
Make A Luminaria With A Laser Etcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/YG9P/HC3PR863/F1OYG9PHC3PR863.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/YG9P/HC3PR863/F1OYG9PHC3PR863.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/YG9P/HC3PR863/F1OYG9PHC3PR863.SMALL.jpg davemenc Luminaria are paper bags with a bit of sand in the bottom and a lit candle providing some light. The nicer ones (in my opinion) have patterns cut into them. Our goal here is to cut patterns into paper bags so they can be used as luminaria. We're going to get cheap bags from a dollar store and use a...
By: davemenc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:12:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LaserGloves/
LaserGloves! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/6V71/HBXWS9XP/FUT6V71HBXWS9XP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/6V71/HBXWS9XP/FUT6V71HBXWS9XP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/6V71/HBXWS9XP/FUT6V71HBXWS9XP.SMALL.jpg Dufva Hi there! If you're reading this, you should know that this is my first instruction ever on this site :) In this tutorial I will show you my somewhat new lasergloves, made 3 hours before this was written. Perfect for the party or just showing off your friends. It's shake-able, meaning you can wave...
By: Dufva

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:23:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Harvesting-parts-from-a-Laser-Printer/
Harvesting parts from a Laser Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/NFXB/HAWBXDRV/F44NFXBHAWBXDRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/NFXB/HAWBXDRV/F44NFXBHAWBXDRV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/NFXB/HAWBXDRV/F44NFXBHAWBXDRV.SMALL.jpg SilverJimny FREE! A lovely word isn't it.  Free is the prefix to so many exciting idioms; Free Speech, Free Money, Free Lunch, and Free Love, are but just a few. However nothing quite sparks the imagination, or sets the heart racing quite like the thought of Free Parts! Sometimes opportunity knocks, and chan...
By: SilverJimny

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:33:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Laser-Spirograph-No-programming/
Automatic Laser Spirograph (No programming) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/GGUH/HAQ2UHP2/FR9GGUHHAQ2UHP2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/GGUH/HAQ2UHP2/FR9GGUHHAQ2UHP2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/GGUH/HAQ2UHP2/FR9GGUHHAQ2UHP2.SMALL.jpg fado1986 In this instructable I will show you how to make a laser spirograph that changes forms automatically, and without the need to program an Audrino. This is accomplish by the use of 3 almost identical circuits that controls the 3 electric motors. How it works      As you can see in the picture there...
By: fado1986

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 19:07:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Octagonal-Bowl-Box-Joints/
Octagonal Bowl (Box Joints) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/POY8/HAQ39JPG/FI6POY8HAQ39JPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/POY8/HAQ39JPG/FI6POY8HAQ39JPG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/POY8/HAQ39JPG/FI6POY8HAQ39JPG.SMALL.jpg JoeGadget Box joints are traditionally used to join two pieces of wood at a right angle, with the tabs sanded flush with the surface of each board.  Using extended length box joints on an octagonal bowl, with its 45 degree angles, creates an interesting effect on both the inside and outside of the bowl. This...
By: JoeGadget

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 19:39:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Automaton-Hand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/EQME/HAVGJKS5/F3HEQMEHAVGJKS5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/EQME/HAVGJKS5/F3HEQMEHAVGJKS5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/EQME/HAVGJKS5/F3HEQMEHAVGJKS5.SMALL.jpg alasdair.robertson I was given the brief to design and construct an automaton for a university project. It was stipulated that the piece's mechanical parts must be constructed of laser cut acrylic. The model was to be marked on complexity, innovativeness and amount of moving parts. The materials used must be 3mm thick...
By: alasdair.robertson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:28:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Nexus-7-charging-dock-for-15/
Make your own Nexus 7 charging dock for $15 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/Z7LT/HAQ37YNZ/FNUZ7LTHAQ37YNZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/Z7LT/HAQ37YNZ/FNUZ7LTHAQ37YNZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/Z7LT/HAQ37YNZ/FNUZ7LTHAQ37YNZ.SMALL.jpg grammers Do you have a super sweet new Nexus 7, but don't want to leave it laying around?  This laser-cut dock will help protect your tablet and keep your workstation looking cool.  The dock is designed to use the standard charging cable that was shipped with your tablet- so you're already half way there! I...
By: grammers

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:49:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Dove-Tail-Joint-a-Laser-Cut-Enclosure-Lip/
How to Dove-Tail Joint a Laser Cut Enclosure + Lipo Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SMALL.jpg Tomdf Laser cut boxes for project boxes are all over the place lately, but I've found that they often need a fair amount of hardware and complex designs to make them solid. This Instructable will show you how to make attractive and structurally sound project enclosures held together with dove-tail style j...
By: Tomdf

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:46:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-Simple-Double-Slit/
How To Make a Simple Double-Slit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/TVXB/HA4LGDVO/FJPTVXBHA4LGDVO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/TVXB/HA4LGDVO/FJPTVXBHA4LGDVO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/TVXB/HA4LGDVO/FJPTVXBHA4LGDVO.SMALL.jpg SpecieS~ This 'ible will show two simple methods to make a double-slit, that is small enough to create an interference pattern. Interference is an effect waves show, when they interact with each other. If two (or more) waves have the same wavelength and a fixed phase relationship they are called "coherent"....
By: SpecieS~

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 15:50:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-cook-3D-scanner-based-on-Arduino-and-Proces/
Let's cook: 3D scanner based on Arduino and Processing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/9XKX/H9T4QUVR/F2X9XKXH9T4QUVR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/9XKX/H9T4QUVR/F2X9XKXH9T4QUVR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/9XKX/H9T4QUVR/F2X9XKXH9T4QUVR.SMALL.jpg cube000 Ever wonder of copypaste method, usable in real life, not only in virtual reality? Me too. It is  21th century, and those are nearer than most of all can imagine! This is possible thank to 3d scanners and printers. So let's try to scan something! First of all, sorry for my English skills. It is not...
By: cube000

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:21:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-custom-speaker-housing/
Make a custom speaker housing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XC8S/H9T44PSG/FAXXC8SH9T44PSG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XC8S/H9T44PSG/FAXXC8SH9T44PSG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XC8S/H9T44PSG/FAXXC8SH9T44PSG.SMALL.jpg alexw2150 Background info This is a project that I produced for my Product Design GCSE, I then adapted it so that it would be easier to explain as an Instructable The Project The speaker has a custom housing that suits a certain theme, for my GCSE I chose the theme of the 4 seasons, but the main style I chos...
By: alexw2150

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 05:47:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Laser-Cutter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/04AE/GNVIFD8S/F7V04AEGNVIFD8S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/04AE/GNVIFD8S/F7V04AEGNVIFD8S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/04AE/GNVIFD8S/F7V04AEGNVIFD8S.SMALL.jpg fishy8082 This is a very fun project if you have a lot of time and love to build everything rather than just going to the store and buying it.  This guide will show you how to build a CO2 laser cutter with a cutting bed size of 38X17X10.  It costs about 1200-1500 to make at the time of writing. Video of ...
By: fishy8082

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 May 2011 22:56:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-freshener-based-mechanical-laser-shutter/
Air-freshener based mechanical laser shutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/LVBH/H994VWZR/F3LLVBHH994VWZR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/LVBH/H994VWZR/F3LLVBHH994VWZR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/LVBH/H994VWZR/F3LLVBHH994VWZR.SMALL.jpg pranavrathi I have constructed a cost-effective mechanical laser shutter system for our 1064 IR-laser. System contains a mechanical shutter, a control box and a power supply. There are many shutter systems available commercially; mechanical, semi-mechanical, electromagnetic and optical. Most of the systems are ...
By: pranavrathi

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:21:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Analog-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Inspired by the giant clock in the Crocker Galleria in San Francisco, I set out to create an 18" version for hanging at home.  I loved the look of the Roman numerals, and the idea of combining an analog clock with the technology of lasers!  I cut the all pieces on an Epilog laser cutter, but you can...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:14:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Kleen-Kanteen-Reflect-Lid/
Custom Klean Kanteen Reflect Lid - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/17AL/H8LVXANZ/FG317ALH8LVXANZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/17AL/H8LVXANZ/FG317ALH8LVXANZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/17AL/H8LVXANZ/FG317ALH8LVXANZ.SMALL.jpg ptancredi Klean Kanteen's Reflect bottle is great because it's made with no paint or plastic (just steel, silicone, and bamboo). Even better, the lid is a great platform for burning with lasers, like the laser cutters at TechShop. I took the opportunity to burn in the logo for the school I work at, the Bould...
By: ptancredi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 08:49:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Edge-Lit-Acrylic-Sign/
Edge Lit Acrylic Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/LM7I/H7432HB0/FVGLM7IH7432HB0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/LM7I/H7432HB0/FVGLM7IH7432HB0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/LM7I/H7432HB0/FVGLM7IH7432HB0.SMALL.jpg pardy73 Edge-lit LED signs are an attractive and innovative way of advertising your businesses and products. They are energy efficient and are easy to assemble from acrylic panels and LED tape or strips. The key to a good sign is how you laser the image or lettering on the acrylic sheet and how you mount th...
By: pardy73

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:41:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Mini-Laser-Cut-Band-Saw/
How to make a Mini Laser Cut Band Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/0P2C/H742SDOG/FV10P2CH742SDOG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/0P2C/H742SDOG/FV10P2CH742SDOG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/0P2C/H742SDOG/FV10P2CH742SDOG.SMALL.jpg wires � This all started when I learned that my friend Raouf Sarwari, who has his shop down the hall from me, has a laser cutter. Brooklyn is great for cross-pollinating ideas and skills with each other. Anyhow I have always liked models and thought it would be fun to build a wood wood shop. I spoke ...
By: wires

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:46:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wax-Seals-From-a-Laser-Cutter/
Wax Seals From a Laser Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/K0CC/H6S41CJU/FATK0CCH6S41CJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/K0CC/H6S41CJU/FATK0CCH6S41CJU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/K0CC/H6S41CJU/FATK0CCH6S41CJU.SMALL.jpg toenolla Last week, I was fiddling with the packaging for Laser Lace Letters, and nothing quite seemed right.  It's a victorian steampunk project, with stories told through letters and other documents, so I started asking my friends what they thought of when they heard the words "Victorian mail." "Wax seals...
By: toenolla

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:02:59 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/EL-EE-DEE-Glasses-First-Prototype/
LED Matrix Glasses: First Prototype - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/KYSH/H5TU9TXJ/F1RKYSHH5TU9TXJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/KYSH/H5TU9TXJ/F1RKYSHH5TU9TXJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/KYSH/H5TU9TXJ/F1RKYSHH5TU9TXJ.SMALL.jpg eXtremeSomething UPDATE: http://www.instructables.com/id/Rave-Shades-The-Self-Assembly-LED-Glasses-Kit/ Introduction: I came up with this idea after seeing similar videos on the internet. I however have improved on the design. What separates my glasses from the others out there, is that mine use an external matrix ...
By: eXtremeSomething

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:18:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Wireless-Apple-Mouse/
Retro Wireless Apple Mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/4LWE/H5TUCB38/FT24LWEH5TUCB38.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/4LWE/H5TUCB38/FT24LWEH5TUCB38.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/4LWE/H5TUCB38/FT24LWEH5TUCB38.SMALL.jpg UnconventionalHacker It's been a while since we created our last Instructable but we're back! In this guide, you'll learn how to put an old wired Apple ADB mouse to good use with upgraded wireless capabilities! Don't forget vote for us in the Fix & Improve it Contest and to visit our blog: http://www.unconventionalhacke...
By: UnconventionalHacker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:54:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Engraved-Drinking-Glasses/
Laser Engraved Drinking Glasses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6E/J11V/H5405OV4/F6EJ11VH5405OV4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6E/J11V/H5405OV4/F6EJ11VH5405OV4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6E/J11V/H5405OV4/F6EJ11VH5405OV4.SMALL.jpg cal2014elh This is a simple project I did at the TechShop (http://techshop.ws). I had a set of old glass drinking cups just sitting in the cuboard collecting dust, so I decided to spruce them up a little by laser enscribing sayings and/or images on them. For designing the glasses, I used Adobe Illustrater and ...
By: cal2014elh

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:06:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LASER-GRAFFITI-1/
LASER GRAFFITI - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/AEON/H1YOKQJV/F6FAEONH1YOKQJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/AEON/H1YOKQJV/F6FAEONH1YOKQJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/AEON/H1YOKQJV/F6FAEONH1YOKQJV.SMALL.jpg luifer78 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d3RkCk5G-0 FIRST THE KEY PARTS! YOU'LL NEED - A DLP PROJECTOR (3500 TO 5000 LUMENS) - A LAPTOP WITH A RELATIVELY GOOD VIDEO CARD - A LASER POINTER - AN INFRARED CAMERA - LASER TAG SOFTWARE - USB VIDEO CAPTURE CARD THEN MAKE SURE THE INFRARED CAMERA IS CORRECTLY...
By: luifer78

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 16:21:33 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/Laser-Surveillance-System-for-under-%2420/
Laser Surveillance System for under $20 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FVD/NG2N/F23Z3AY2/FVDNG2NF23Z3AY2.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVD/NG2N/F23Z3AY2/FVDNG2NF23Z3AY2.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVD/NG2N/F23Z3AY2/FVDNG2NF23Z3AY2.SMALL.jpg navaburo WARNING: this project involves the use and modification of laser devices. While the lasers I suggest using (store-bought red pointers) are relatively safe to handle, NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO A LASER BEAM, BEWARE OF REFLECTIONS, and be EXTREMELY CAREFUL when MODIFYING a laser product. Also, I am not ...
By: navaburo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:12:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Axis-CNC-Router---60x60x5---JunkBot/
3 Axis CNC Router - 60"x60"x5" - JunkBot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SMALL.jpg russaanderson This Instructable is the first in a series documenting the construction of a DIY 3 axis CNC router. This is also my entry for the Universal Laser Cutter Contest.The goal of this Instructable is not to show a full step by step progression but rather to pass along my experiences with making my own CNC...
By: russaanderson

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2008 23:56:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-30/
Scanning Film Negatives with a DSLR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SMALL.jpg pauloricca Well, lets just say I've gotten better at this over the last couple of years. The left image was one of the first I've "scanned" with my DSLR, and the one on the right I've just rescanned using the techniques described below (higher resolution available here). Right now I can get higher resolution a...
By: pauloricca

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 18:04:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Visual--Aural-Guitar-Tuner-The-Tune-Trainer/
Visual / Aural Guitar Tuner "The Tune Trainer" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SMALL.jpg gschoppe Build a strobe tuner with an integrated tone generator to teach tuning by ear.-=Background=-I have always dabbled in instruments. Over the course of my life, I've attempted (with varying success) Piano, Guitar, Banjo, Penny Whistle, Ocarina, Panpipes, Great Highland Bagpipes, Smallpipes, and Didger...
By: gschoppe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2007 01:24:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cutter-hidden-in-a-flip-top-lighter/
Laser cutter hidden in a flip top lighter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/OB3I/H1JUI8PV/F10OB3IH1JUI8PV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/OB3I/H1JUI8PV/F10OB3IH1JUI8PV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/OB3I/H1JUI8PV/F10OB3IH1JUI8PV.SMALL.jpg rog8811 There may be times when a fuse needs to be lit or something cut at a distance, a laser is a good way to do it but it needs to be disguised as something more everyday....like a flip top petrol lighter..... it would be more covert without the engraving but as I am not spying at the moment I don't thin...
By: rog8811

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