http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:41:49 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Endless-laser-chase/
Endless laser chase!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/844V/HHS9PZUE/FAL844VHHS9PZUE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/844V/HHS9PZUE/FAL844VHHS9PZUE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/844V/HHS9PZUE/FAL844VHHS9PZUE.SMALL.jpg Crazyffrey Almost everyone has tried the laser pointer gag on their pets to see their reaction to the infamous "red dot". I wanted to take their hilarious reaction to the next level by placing a laser on top of my dog 'Hogans' head and have it turned permanetly on. When this is achieved, no matter which direct...
By: Crazyffrey

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:58:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Triggered-Countdown/
Laser Triggered Countdown - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/ED4O/HHMI78C4/FJQED4OHHMI78C4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/ED4O/HHMI78C4/FJQED4OHHMI78C4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/ED4O/HHMI78C4/FJQED4OHHMI78C4.SMALL.jpg aidanq This is a simple arduino based project that consists of a laser tripwire that, when triggered, will begin a countdown sequence on red, orange and green LEDs. I designed this to be an easy project for someone learning how arduinos work (like me). This is my first instructable so please bare with me ...
By: aidanq

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:07:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-own-laser-etcher-Cheap/
Your own laser etcher. Cheap. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/ZREP/HHOFXITW/FN8ZREPHHOFXITW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/ZREP/HHOFXITW/FN8ZREPHHOFXITW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/ZREP/HHOFXITW/FN8ZREPHHOFXITW.SMALL.jpg jduffy54 Didn't win the laser contest? Bummer.  Well, you can still get your very own laser etcher, for next to nothing.  This is my entrance to the epilog laser contest and arduino contest (so please vote for me), as well as my entrance to the world of home laser etching.  This is an arduino and brushless ...
By: jduffy54

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:14:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Laser-Cut-IPad-2-Stand/
Wooden Laser Cut IPad 2 Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/0Y8R/HHMI6PQF/F3V0Y8RHHMI6PQF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/0Y8R/HHMI6PQF/F3V0Y8RHHMI6PQF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/0Y8R/HHMI6PQF/F3V0Y8RHHMI6PQF.SMALL.jpg joeymaier Created using a C02 lasering machine. Materials -laser machine + required software -1 12x24 1/8 thick piece of wood -CAD software (ex. Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD) -sand paper -wood glue -clamps -finish The Drawings Attached is the .dxf files of our drawings that we used in the laser's software...
By: joeymaier

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 05:04:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lasered-Dragonfly-and-Flower-Clock-with-epic-deta/
Lasered Dragonfly and Flower Clock (with epic detail) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/V0MZ/HH2VYIF8/FKLV0MZHH2VYIF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/V0MZ/HH2VYIF8/FKLV0MZHH2VYIF8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/V0MZ/HH2VYIF8/FKLV0MZHH2VYIF8.SMALL.jpg ruthinator Using the laser to get a LOT of artistic detail. Made it at techshop! subject matter First, I decided I wanted to make a fancy clock, after tossing around a few ideas I decided on this image. It is a Japanese woodblock print by Hokusai. I happened to already have this black and white outline of ...
By: ruthinator

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 20:18:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Laser-System-Tripwire-Tutorial/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/SIEV/HHJOM5ME/FTLSIEVHHJOM5ME.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/SIEV/HHJOM5ME/FTLSIEVHHJOM5ME.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/SIEV/HHJOM5ME/FTLSIEVHHJOM5ME.SMALL.jpg 100FUBU100 I made it using an Arduino, a laser diode, a photocell (light dependent resistor) and a piezo buzzer. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr1bf6TONQI Code : const int PHOTOCELL_PIN = A0; const int BUZZER_PIN = 3; // voltage readings are in 0-1023 range const int THRESHOLD = 500; void setu...
By: 100FUBU100

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 13:33:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-laser-pointer/
Homemade laser pointer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/KZ6S/HH2VNXNQ/F8RKZ6SHH2VNXNQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/KZ6S/HH2VNXNQ/F8RKZ6SHH2VNXNQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/KZ6S/HH2VNXNQ/F8RKZ6SHH2VNXNQ.SMALL.jpg pinomelean Last week i purchased a laser pointer for my little brother, I told him to be careful with it. Two days later, he opened the laser and broke it, he was sad and i decided to make a new one. I started to look for instructables about laser pointers and there were laser drivers, laser burners, lase...
By: pinomelean

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2013 15:11:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-Enclosure-Using-Laser-Cutter-and-Strip-Hea/
Acrylic Enclosure Using Laser Cutter and Strip Heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/DWDJ/HH2W0PEC/F1BDWDJHH2W0PEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/DWDJ/HH2W0PEC/F1BDWDJHH2W0PEC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/DWDJ/HH2W0PEC/F1BDWDJHH2W0PEC.SMALL.jpg dgrover Acrylic (Plexiglas(tm)) is great material for creating enclosures for electronic projects.  In this Instructables, I'll illustrate the steps in creating a 2-piece enclosure using laser-cut acrylic and a strip heater to make the bends.  In this case, the enclosure is for a cute vacuum-tube headphone ...
By: dgrover

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2013 12:07:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MAKE-YOUR-OWN-LASER-CUT-WOODEN-BUSINESS-CARDS/
MAKE YOUR OWN LASER CUT WOODEN BUSINESS CARDS! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/4AVV/HGU2LDA7/FOM4AVVHGU2LDA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/4AVV/HGU2LDA7/FOM4AVVHGU2LDA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/4AVV/HGU2LDA7/FOM4AVVHGU2LDA7.SMALL.jpg tkim2 Want to make a great impression of your sustainable energy business? Here is a great way to make some cool looking business cards that will make you look professional as a pinstriped bow tie (: These cards were made using a laser cutter at my local hackerspace, TechShop. "I made it at TechShop" Her...
By: tkim2

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jun 2013 15:13:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/colored-comic-book-image-on-a-wooden-dog-tag-easy/
colored comic book image on a wooden dog tag -easy laser printed transfer- - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/I2V9/HH2VMUS1/FWCI2V9HH2VMUS1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/I2V9/HH2VMUS1/FWCI2V9HH2VMUS1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/I2V9/HH2VMUS1/FWCI2V9HH2VMUS1.SMALL.jpg ruthinator This project is me exploring decorating a military dogtag shaped wooden blank. The wooden blank is laser cut, I made it at TechShop. I used an image from the comic book "One Piece" of a pirate ship. I have seen several good how-to's on laser printer transfers... but I don't think I have seen anybo...
By: ruthinator

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jun 2013 19:27:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Etched-Beads/
Laser Etched Beads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/2LKQ/HH2VKIP8/FZZ2LKQHH2VKIP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/2LKQ/HH2VKIP8/FZZ2LKQHH2VKIP8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/2LKQ/HH2VKIP8/FZZ2LKQHH2VKIP8.SMALL.jpg adamwatters A couple weeks ago I made a laser etched baseball, and ever since I've been sort of hung up on the idea of lasering into other spherical objects. After some deep thought, Eeching round wooden beads into to tiny globes is what I came up with. In this Instructable, I will explain how to use the rotar...
By: adamwatters

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 09:06:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Laser-Cut-Laptop-Stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/93LG/HH2VFN1J/FOB93LGHH2VFN1J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/93LG/HH2VFN1J/FOB93LGHH2VFN1J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/93LG/HH2VFN1J/FOB93LGHH2VFN1J.SMALL.jpg LordTovar I had downloaded a laptop stand and cut it out at TechShop Round Rock- Austin and it was extremely flimsy. I did not like this. I designed this laptop stand to fit my 15 inch Macbook Pro. I uploaded the .AI file so that you can scale it then use a laser cutter to cut it out. Then assemble. I used 1...
By: LordTovar

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 11:42:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Lead-Bender/
Laser-Cut Lead Bender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/5085/HH2VJ8TG/FVM5085HH2VJ8TG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/5085/HH2VJ8TG/FVM5085HH2VJ8TG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/5085/HH2VJ8TG/FVM5085HH2VJ8TG.SMALL.jpg dgrover This handy tool lets you form the leads on resistors, diodes, and other small axial components quickly and accurately to 0.4” or 0.5”.  Make using a laser cutter with 1/4” or so thick acrylic.  Modify the design to add more sizes or other component types, and personalize with your own logo or name. ...
By: dgrover

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 07:54:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Track-your-laser-engravers-cutting-power-with-tes/
Track your laser engraver's cutting power with test strips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/WVIM/HH2VMXSH/F06WVIMHH2VMXSH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/WVIM/HH2VMXSH/F06WVIMHH2VMXSH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/WVIM/HH2VMXSH/F06WVIMHH2VMXSH.SMALL.jpg dgrover Does your laser cut as well as it used to?  Is it time to clean the lenses, perform an alignment, or check the level of the bed?  Is the tube itself losing power? If you don't have a laser power meter (they seem to start at around $800 for the Synrad Power Wizard), a simple way of making a relative...
By: dgrover

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 12:19:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Office-Tools-Hands-Free-Paper-Holder-on-Sides-of-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/04MX/HH2W3J3N/FN604MXHH2W3J3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/04MX/HH2W3J3N/FN604MXHH2W3J3N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/04MX/HH2W3J3N/FN604MXHH2W3J3N.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Goal:      To make paper holder that could be attached to side of LCD Monitor.      To continue implementing new ideas and rapidly create working prototypes or even final product through use of TechShop Million Dollars worth of softwares and hi-tech tools. Design Consideration:       * Slide the pa...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 01:21:44 PDT 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/Making-a-box-for-your-16x24-HT1632C-LED-Matrix-I-/
Making a box for your 16x24 HT1632C LED Matrix- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/MP61/HH11NZTA/F1DMP61HH11NZTA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/MP61/HH11NZTA/F1DMP61HH11NZTA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/MP61/HH11NZTA/F1DMP61HH11NZTA.SMALL.jpg khietman About a year ago I found myself in possession of this LED Matrix from Adafruit. It's a cool toy to play with, if difficult, but it isn't very pretty just sitting on a surface with the circuit board and wires exposed. For that reason I decided to make myself a little box made especially to fit this p...
By: khietman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intermittent-Motion-Geneva-Wheel-I-made-it-in-Te/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/09W8/HGU2L7KA/F6X09W8HGU2L7KA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/09W8/HGU2L7KA/F6X09W8HGU2L7KA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/09W8/HGU2L7KA/F6X09W8HGU2L7KA.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:      Generva wheel is widely known mechanism to produce intermittent motion.  Though the input from a motor at constant speed is continuous.  The motor driving the driver wheel will rotate the driven wheel at intermittent motion.  The one we selected to make is a 4 to 1 ratio.   The driv...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 23:23:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5mm-Piranha-LED-Installer-Push-Tool-I-made-it-in/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/TYEC/HGU2JH0B/F86TYECHGU2JH0B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/TYEC/HGU2JH0B/F86TYECHGU2JH0B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/TYEC/HGU2JH0B/F86TYECHGU2JH0B.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:       The Piranha LED has very good heat dissipation ability due to its body mass.  When integrated to Solderless Breadboard, the metal rail beneath add additional heat dissipating ability.  One tiny problem is the difficulty to push the legs of the Piranha LEDs.  Could we make a tool t...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 19:08:49 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 adamwatters 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 ...
By: adamwatters

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-First-Acrylic-Pyramids-Were-Built-in-USA-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/NP2E/HGH6PX4I/FJ5NP2EHGH6PX4I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/NP2E/HGH6PX4I/FJ5NP2EHGH6PX4I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/NP2E/HGH6PX4I/FJ5NP2EHGH6PX4I.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Headline, Headline, Read all about it!          World's First Acrylic Pyramids Were Built in USA!  Made in TechShop USA. Background:          Why are most things cut on the Laser cutter are only 2D?  We make 3D objects by layering 2D laser cut objects.  The other popular 3D items are round bottle o...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 19:02:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-and-Etch-a-Xiangqi-Set-I-made-it-at-Te/
Laser Cut and Etch a Xiangqi Set - I made it at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/O7RA/HFPTK1L5/F94O7RAHFPTK1L5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/O7RA/HFPTK1L5/F94O7RAHFPTK1L5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/O7RA/HFPTK1L5/F94O7RAHFPTK1L5.SMALL.jpg adamwatters I made it at Techshop http://techshop.ws The Wikipedia entry for Xiangqi  has lots of good information about the game. It's sort of like Western Chess, but different. I spent some time in Vietnam earlier this year, saw a lot of this, and decided I had to learn how to play. Since returning I've be...
By: adamwatters

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 12:24:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Laser-Photo-Resistortimer/
LED Laser -> Photo Resistor=timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/N4R9/HGH72AVA/FQ2N4R9HGH72AVA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/N4R9/HGH72AVA/FQ2N4R9HGH72AVA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/N4R9/HGH72AVA/FQ2N4R9HGH72AVA.SMALL.jpg ScalaAndPerian This project was designed to track how long it takes something (In our experiment it is a hockey puck) to get from point A through point B. Point A is the first LED Laser that is wired  through a 2x4 board and shines directly onto the photo resistor at the other 2x4. Point B is a little ways down th...
By: ScalaAndPerian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 08:31:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Light-Pen-Adapter-Red-White-LED-I-made-in/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Problem:           Many times, we wish we could continue to take notes during a presentation.  But when the lights are turned off during a slide projector presentation, our note taking get interrupted.  Solution:            Keep this pocket size adapter in your wallet or pocket for instant light.  ...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 18:13:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Teachers-Resource-3D-Laser-Cut-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/DFKA/HFSHUEFP/FF9DFKAHFSHUEFP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/DFKA/HFSHUEFP/FF9DFKAHFSHUEFP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/DFKA/HFSHUEFP/FF9DFKAHFSHUEFP.SMALL.jpg Kiteman There will come a point when your learners are ready to move on from two-dimensional projects to more complex creations. Although most of these projects include the files needed to copy them,  their main purpose is to provide inspiration about the possibilities of laser-cutting in the third dimensi...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 04:04:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Table-Lamp-Acrylic-Version-I-made-this-at-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/NFDS/HG85C95U/FNSNFDSHG85C95U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/NFDS/HG85C95U/FNSNFDSHG85C95U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/NFDS/HG85C95U/FNSNFDSHG85C95U.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:         The 3D Printed version of this LED Table Lamp.took a while to make.  The machine time also takes longer and the material cost is also higher.  The battery bracket need to be designed sturdier.            If we take a close look at this part, we could visualize it is primarily lay...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 00:41:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Excellent-Gift-Idea-Customizing-a-Tool-Handle-wi/
Excellent Gift Idea - Customizing a Tool Handle with a Laser at Tech Shop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/MFLK/HFPTIR5O/FAVMFLKHFPTIR5O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/MFLK/HFPTIR5O/FAVMFLKHFPTIR5O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/MFLK/HFPTIR5O/FAVMFLKHFPTIR5O.SMALL.jpg apexchaser Learn how to very quickly and easily customize a tool handle using a Laser Etching machine.  I made it at Tech Shop! Makes an excellent gift for that person who has everything, or elegantly customize your own tools so they won't disappear. In this Instructable, you will learn how to set up and etc...
By: apexchaser

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:08:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-learn-to-learn-how-to-make-Chinese-Chess-Set/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/YJQB/HFSHTP5Q/FH3YJQBHFSHTP5Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/YJQB/HFSHTP5Q/FH3YJQBHFSHTP5Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/YJQB/HFSHTP5Q/FH3YJQBHFSHTP5Q.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Goal:     To replicate the Chess Set project to create Chinese Chest Set.     To illustrate how easy it is to replicate a process and make different products at TechShop Procedure:     Grab images online for the Chess pieces and Chess Board.     Use MS Paint to make each unique piece squares and sa...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:42:57 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/Humane-Mouse-Trap-I-made-this-at-TechShop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/AWL6/HFPTI389/FXWAWL6HFPTI389.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/AWL6/HFPTI389/FXWAWL6HFPTI389.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/AWL6/HFPTI389/FXWAWL6HFPTI389.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:          Some will ask "Another mouse trap invention?!  Don't we have enough of this?"   The difference of this mouse trap is that it is a humane mouse trap.  It simply capture the mouse. Goal:        * To demonstrate how to make concept idea become reality.        * To demonstrate easy...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:21:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/model-airplane-in-google-sketch-up/
model airplane in google sketch up - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/NKPT/HFSHUDU9/FPRNKPTHFSHUDU9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/NKPT/HFSHUDU9/FPRNKPTHFSHUDU9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/NKPT/HFSHUDU9/FPRNKPTHFSHUDU9.SMALL.jpg Rebreg I hate to boast but i am pretty good at Google sketch up 8, and i decided to share some of my talent. so i amde a model airplane to be cut out with a laser cutter. starting off i start with a 16" by 12" by 1/8" piece of balsa wood, that is the max size the will fit in the laser printer. designi...
By: Rebreg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:57:06 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/Satellite-spotting-laser-Traduccin-al-espaol/
Satellite - spotting laser (Traducción al español) - 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 FOLLOWERS---- (THIS IS THE SAME TUTORIAL, JUST FOR A SPANISH SPEAKING AUDIENCE- new things to come soon) (Foto y video - katjahommel.com) ---- Éste es un láser montado en una estructura de cañón, diseñado para apuntar y ...
By: protonumerique

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:44:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Understanding-Epilog-Laser-Cutting-and-Etching-Les-1/
Understanding Epilog Laser Cutting and Etching Lesson 2: Understanding the Computer Print Options - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/XZ91/HF23WC7I/F2VXZ91HF23WC7I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/XZ91/HF23WC7I/F2VXZ91HF23WC7I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/XZ91/HF23WC7I/F2VXZ91HF23WC7I.SMALL.jpg OceanusEva Understanding Epilog C02 Laser Cutting and Etching Lesson 2: Understanding the Computer Print Options Step 1: Introduction About TechShop Link to Previous Instructable Brief Summary Step 2: Printing Options Going over the Print Options What Options to Choose Understandi...
By: OceanusEva

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Understanding Epilog Laser Cutting and Etching Lesson 1: Understanding the Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/Z7SV/HF23WBQN/F60Z7SVHF23WBQN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/Z7SV/HF23WBQN/F60Z7SVHF23WBQN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/Z7SV/HF23WBQN/F60Z7SVHF23WBQN.SMALL.jpg OceanusEva Understanding Epilog C02 Laser Cutting and Etching Lesson 1: Understanding the Machine Step 1: Introduction About TechShop History Laser Cutting Laser Cutting Uses Safety Materials Needed Step 2: How Machine Works Parts and There Functions Definitions Software St...
By: OceanusEva

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:17:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-green-laser-pointer-a-little-bit-safer/
Making a green laser pointer a little bit safer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/ZDEI/HET0ZUUN/FV0ZDEIHET0ZUUN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/ZDEI/HET0ZUUN/FV0ZDEIHET0ZUUN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/ZDEI/HET0ZUUN/FV0ZDEIHET0ZUUN.SMALL.jpg arpruss I use a cheap, allegedly less than 5mW, green laser pointer to point things out in the night sky at public astronomy events.  Unfortunately, recent NIST tests show that a lot of green laser pointers generate a lot of extra visible and infrared light.  The infrared one can do something about. I orde...
By: arpruss

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:54:53 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/Laser-maze-Security-System/
Laser maze Security System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/46GD/HET13GTV/FAK46GDHET13GTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/46GD/HET13GTV/FAK46GDHET13GTV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/46GD/HET13GTV/FAK46GDHET13GTV.SMALL.jpg sidgupta This is an Instructable that tells you how to make a laser tripwire or laser maze, just like in the movies! All you need: * Arduino  * Buzzer/alarm/Led * Led (optional) * 1 resistor (any value) * 1 LDR * Laser pen * A box to house the entire set up. * Some tape See it in Action: http://www.you...
By: sidgupta

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:49:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Laser-Obstacle-Course/
Easy Laser Obstacle Course - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/UUVI/HEQ2XQ7W/FGVUUVIHEQ2XQ7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/UUVI/HEQ2XQ7W/FGVUUVIHEQ2XQ7W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/UUVI/HEQ2XQ7W/FGVUUVIHEQ2XQ7W.SMALL.jpg z0mbieman2667 In this Instructable, I will show you how to make an obstacle course out of lasers. For this you will need: -Laser Pointer -3 Mirrors -A small solar powered light (can be found in the gardening section of many stores) -Tape -A spray bottle full of water  WARNING: Do not look directly into the lase...
By: z0mbieman2667

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:24:12 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/How-to-make-a-Burning-1-2W-445nm-Blue-Laser/
How to make a Burning 1-2W 445nm Blue Laser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/I9NS/HELX4BNH/FXAI9NSHELX4BNH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/I9NS/HELX4BNH/FXAI9NSHELX4BNH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/I9NS/HELX4BNH/FXAI9NSHELX4BNH.SMALL.jpg Electo4fun In this Instructable I will show you how to make a burning blue laser. This laser outputs 1-2W. At this power it can blind you instantly! If this is your first laser project you are in the wrong place, please find another Instructable of a lower power laser. Never point or aim this laser at; people,...
By: Electo4fun

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:55:53 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-Cutter-spiral-effect/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/M7JI/HEBNGZCL/F5IM7JIHEBNGZCL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/M7JI/HEBNGZCL/F5IM7JIHEBNGZCL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/M7JI/HEBNGZCL/F5IM7JIHEBNGZCL.SMALL.jpg smrat alleck Wanted to share this simple trick I tried on the laser cutter. I had a couple extra water bottles leftover from a previous project (see that one for a brief instruction on the laser settings and rotary attachment). A friend sent me a quote that she wanted me to put on a bottle for her. Only...it was...
By: smrat alleck

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:37:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cubo-de-Metacrilato/
Cubo de Metacrilato - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/LQED/HE7D2T8R/FXDLQEDHE7D2T8R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/LQED/HE7D2T8R/FXDLQEDHE7D2T8R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/LQED/HE7D2T8R/FXDLQEDHE7D2T8R.SMALL.jpg jtsimon Se trata de un cubo  de uniones mediante el machihembrado cortadas con la cortadora láser las caras las he diseñado para ser unidas por uniones entrelazadas. Para calcular el corte de láser en una lámina de metacrilato hay que tener en cuenta que el láser come material adicional al del propio diseñ...
By: jtsimon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:59:05 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/The-Vandals-Borke-the-Handle-Gearhart-Knitting-M/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/BJJD/HDYZIDWN/FXHBJJDHDYZIDWN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/BJJD/HDYZIDWN/FXHBJJDHDYZIDWN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/BJJD/HDYZIDWN/FXHBJJDHDYZIDWN.SMALL.jpg Mixed Media Engineering Using a CNC laser to repair a 1908 Gearheart knitting machine. I bought an old Gearhart Knitting machine for $100 that says 1908 on the casting and 1914 on the instructions.  This thing is the coolest machine I own. It inspires me to observe how things were so carefully and skillfully designed and ...
By: Mixed Media Engineering

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2013 20:34:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Made-it-at-Techshop-Rubber-Stamping-Pad-for-Busine/
Made it at Techshop-Rubber Stamping Pad for Business Cards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/H6LA/HDYZ6V5L/F85H6LAHDYZ6V5L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/H6LA/HDYZ6V5L/F85H6LAHDYZ6V5L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/H6LA/HDYZ6V5L/F85H6LAHDYZ6V5L.SMALL.jpg RaleighBKV I recently got a price quote for a run of printed business cards on nice stock (100# or so). After some research, I realized that I could made a good quality stamp myself at TechShop RDU (www.techshop.ws) on their Epilog Helix Laser Engraver. This is my first attempt at it, so I'd appreciate any con...
By: RaleighBKV

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2013 19:50:03 PST 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...
By: anorris7

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:42:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Engraving-Text-on-Pencils/
Engraving Text on Pencils - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/Y54N/HDRS63OL/FYGY54NHDRS63OL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/Y54N/HDRS63OL/FYGY54NHDRS63OL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/Y54N/HDRS63OL/FYGY54NHDRS63OL.SMALL.jpg instructoturtle My son keeps losing pencils at school. Whether this is through his generous nature, where he loans them to friends and forgets to get them back, or simply his (hereditary) absent-mindedness, is unclear. Either way, we though it would be a good idea to engrave his name on a big batch of pencils so th...
By: instructoturtle

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