http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 08:39:18 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-3D-printed-robot-reindeer-toy/
How to build a 3D-printed robot reindeer toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SMALL.jpg damianzuch 3D Printing! Mold-making! Digital Rendering! Apoxie Sculpt!!! Woodshoppery! For this project Tina and I decided to try to learn about 3D printing and I'll show you what we learned and how we ended up making the toy. We were asked to make two robot reindeer toys as props for a Christmas film; one is ...
By: damianzuch

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 08:41:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-Night-Vision-Device/
DIY Infrared Night Vision Device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SMALL.jpg eyebot117 I've been involved with airsoft for about two years being affiliated with a large local group of people in our community who meet regularly and have scheduled games, ops, and events. Airsoft is a great sport and hobby that encourages teamwork, honor, respect, communication, and discipline (as well a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 21:45:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-a-Cylon-in-it/
Put a Cylon in it! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SMALL.jpg ChrisKnight Last year the comedy sketch show 'Portlandia' made fun of an arts and craft trend, where craft artists would take ordinary items and 'put a bird on it'.  I fell victim to a similar trend in the geek crowd:  Take an ordinary silver item and add LEDs to 'put a cylon in it'.  :) When I saw the Total C...
By: ChrisKnight

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Heart-Blinky-LED-Pendant-Jewelry/
Solar Powered Heart Blinky LED Pendant Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered heart with a pulsing red LED.  It measures about 2" by 1.25", including the USB tab.  It has one hole through the top of the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in a window.  The possibilities are up to you, a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 19:52:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-LED-powered-by-Fire/
Emergency Light/Charger from Fire & Water - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SMALL.jpg Joohansson DIY a really simple Thermoelectric Emergency Generator from very few parts. Optimized for powering with tealights/candles. With inspiration from my previous projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/ and http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:04:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/What-a-silly-hat/
What a silly hat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SMALL.jpg contrechoc This is a silly hat! Just a fantasy with a few LED's a bit of cloth, and a chip lying around. Fashionable words: Modifying a hat. Personifying mass production. Hand-made: sewing and soldering and programming. DIY: well, I didn't make the LED's nor the chip, nor the pieces of cloth, the batteries, ...
By: contrechoc

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PowerTube-Vr-1/
PowerTube Vr. 1 for bicycle headlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SMALL.jpg frapedia Recently purchased one of those bicycle lights using the XML T6 LED x3. Came with a 18650 8.4v 6400mAh Battery Pack and a Pouch with Velcro. The headlight has a voltage status function via a multi color LED but to be honest i am not satisfy with what function so i decided to add a voltage meter....
By: frapedia

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TW-the-RGBLT-LED-Puppet/
TW the RGBLT LED Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Tinky Winky is really an RGB LED on the rainbow spectrum but is proud to be lit up in purple. No question that TW is unique. TW is sometimes seen carrying  around a Ruby the Red LED plushie companion. TW is on the talk circuit lecturing about electronics and can elaborate on resistors and tolerance....
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:42:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/1x1x1-LED-Cube/
1x1x1 LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SMALL.gif SF Media Labs In the course of history, it becomes necessary to create something new to advance the state of humanity. The wheel, agriculture, and electricity were all transformative inventions that seem downright simple today. But without them, we'd be munching our nuts and half-rotted carcasses in the dark. ...
By: SF Media Labs

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:12:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Earring/
Led Earring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SMALL.jpg Lorenzo M Do you like nightlife? This instructable tells you all you need to assemble LED earrings, including the instructions to make a transparent battery holder. The battery holder has an ON/OFF switch so you can turn the earring off to save on battery life. This instructable requires medium capacity skill...
By: Lorenzo M

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 09:52:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Batgirl-Birkin-Bag/
Batgirl Birkin Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad What a girl wants. What a girl needs.  What's more exclusive and has more cachet than scoring a Birkin bag? Pow!!! A Batgirl Birkin bag! Holey Haute Couture, Batman! Yes, you too can knock off a version of this famous bag.  Okay, even mine started out as a knockoff so you ain't doing anything iffy ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 20:09:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-board-of-many-ping-pong-balls/
Another board of many ping-pong balls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SMALL.jpg Djandco What do you get when you add one Arduino, some shift registers, a few transistors and a handful of LED's to somebody with way too much time on his hands? The simple answer is Another board of many ping pong balls! Although this is not completed yet, read on to find out why.... But to give you a hea...
By: Djandco

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 14:43:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Phone-iPod-Dock/
Rotary Phone iPod Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SMALL.jpg tomatoskins I have always loved re-purposing one thing into another. This instructable will show pictures of my completed iPod dock with commentary on how I put it together. I apologize that I didn't take pictures through the whole process. I was just too excited about the project.   Parts Needed Parts neede...
By: tomatoskins

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Champagne-Cork-Darth-Vader/
Champagne Cork Darth Vader - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/YUQB/HFPTHSEV/FKDYUQBHFPTHSEV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/YUQB/HFPTHSEV/FKDYUQBHFPTHSEV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/YUQB/HFPTHSEV/FKDYUQBHFPTHSEV.SMALL.jpg sjroth This legendary Star Wars character has been on my Corky To-Do list since the beginning, but I never had time to make it until now. This 7cm Darth Vader Corky has probably been the most diverse (and possibly most challenging) Corky yet. Here's how I did it. Supplies Above are some photos of some o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:07:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Flexible-DSLR-LED-Video-Light/
Build a Flexible DSLR LED Video Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VZIP/HFD1KDOY/F4JVZIPHFD1KDOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VZIP/HFD1KDOY/F4JVZIPHFD1KDOY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VZIP/HFD1KDOY/F4JVZIPHFD1KDOY.SMALL.jpg jonathan.elwell LED lighting panels for your DSLR are great, but they can be expensive. So why not build your own? I decided to, with a twist - literally, as my panel is flexible and can conform to various shapes for mounting or to broadcast light in various directions.  The basic materials and tools I used are: M...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:14:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Outdoor-LED-Thermometer/
Outdoor LED Thermometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/22SW/HF23QIE0/F1T22SWHF23QIE0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/22SW/HF23QIE0/F1T22SWHF23QIE0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/22SW/HF23QIE0/F1T22SWHF23QIE0.SMALL.jpg Sobaka-Gemini If you don't want to read any pointless chatter you can feel free to skip to page two. You have been warned.   Over the summer I once again was looking for a fun project, that I could learn something from (AKA mess up twenty times, and correct my mistakes then try again). As I walked outside it was ...
By: Sobaka-Gemini

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:40:16 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.  ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Light-Painting-Spirographs/
Making Light Painting Spirographs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SMALL.jpg nkraus1 In this instructable I will show you how to make light painting spirographs, which are one of my favorite techniques in light painting. First of all I do not take credit for this idea, I know it has been done long before my time, but I feel the necessity to spread it further. You will also need to ...
By: nkraus1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:26:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plane-in-a-Globe-Hacking-A-PIR-Sensor-To-Do-Your/
Plane in a Globe - Hacking A PIR Sensor To Do Your Bidding - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/GEXY/HFD0Z846/FBGGEXYHFD0Z846.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/GEXY/HFD0Z846/FBGGEXYHFD0Z846.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/GEXY/HFD0Z846/FBGGEXYHFD0Z846.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer Hi All. Ever had an idea pop into your head and you can't stop thinking about it?  Well my idea was to have a tiny plane spinning inside a light bulb, activated by a sensor!  Yes I know - not much of an idea but there it is.  First I prowled the internet trying to find the right type of sensor and...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:44:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Color-LED-Lamp-Utilizing-an-8-Channel-LED-Co/
Multi-Color LED Lamp Utilizing an 8 Channel LED Controller v.3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/J226/HFBKEMHE/F1VJ226HFBKEMHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/J226/HFBKEMHE/F1VJ226HFBKEMHE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/J226/HFBKEMHE/F1VJ226HFBKEMHE.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems I wanted to experiment with using different color LEDs, other than the standard RGB, to create multi-color effects in a functional lamp. This lamp uses Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Purple, Aqua-Green, and Blue 5mm LEDs along with an upper and lower White 12v LED strip. Each of the colors and upper/lower ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:01:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/STEAM-PUNK-STORM-GLASS/
STEAM PUNK STORM GLASS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/B18R/HD7U1PDK/FSSB18RHD7U1PDK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/B18R/HD7U1PDK/FSSB18RHD7U1PDK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/B18R/HD7U1PDK/FSSB18RHD7U1PDK.SMALL.jpg iceng This Steam-Punk  Storm-Glass was updated April 20 2013 The Fitzroy Storm Glass was first introduced by botronics and his fine ible. ( he also joined the ibles community 3 days before I did :-) When I needed a really nice gift for my wife's bornday celebration and this was what I chose to make. Hist...
By: iceng

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:30:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinky-Fish/
Blinky Fish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/M836/GCI8OVX9/F40M836GCI8OVX9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/M836/GCI8OVX9/F40M836GCI8OVX9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/M836/GCI8OVX9/F40M836GCI8OVX9.SMALL.jpg marc.cryan Assembly instructions for an add-on board for the Arduino. **** FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR MARCH 2013, KICKSTARTER PROJECT GO HERE http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinky-Fish-Kickstarter-Project/  ************ It has some LED's and a button.   It connects to digital pins 9-13 and ground.  My hope is th...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:35:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Resin-Cubes/
LED Resin Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/VSPR/HF23WT1P/F25VSPRHF23WT1P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/VSPR/HF23WT1P/F25VSPRHF23WT1P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/VSPR/HF23WT1P/F25VSPRHF23WT1P.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer Hello Again, I've been wanting to use clear casting resin ever since I saw it used in this brilliant Instructable by Koogar.  Before I took on something as big as Koogar’s project, I wanted to start small so I came-up with “LED Resin Cubes”. The idea behind the LED Resin Cube was inspired by a merc...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 15:36:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TARDIS-IKEA-SHOPPING-BAG/
TARDIS IKEA SHOPPING BAG - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/U624/HF23RNTP/FPFU624HF23RNTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/U624/HF23RNTP/FPFU624HF23RNTP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/U624/HF23RNTP/FPFU624HF23RNTP.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Yes, it is bigger on the inside. You would not believe how much Fn stuff you can put inside one of these things  Although, it's fun to hang out at the customer loading area to see how people will try to jam a couch into the backseat of a convertible and drive it home. Made of a nearly indestructib...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 13:08:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Tree-Lights/
Solar Tree Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/47KK/HF23PTW2/F7Z47KKHF23PTW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/47KK/HF23PTW2/F7Z47KKHF23PTW2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/47KK/HF23PTW2/F7Z47KKHF23PTW2.SMALL.jpg MidnightMaker This Instructable shows how to turn solar powered pathway lights into solar powered tree lights. It's not always convenient or safe to to run AC extension cords all over the garden to power lighted decorations. Solar powered lights carry their own power source with them and can be hung anywhere they...
By: MidnightMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:38:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-ADK-LED-Lighting/
Arduino ADK LED Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/6HM5/HEXS4USJ/FLI6HM5HEXS4USJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/6HM5/HEXS4USJ/FLI6HM5HEXS4USJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/6HM5/HEXS4USJ/FLI6HM5HEXS4USJ.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Have you ever wanted to control electronics with your smartphone?  The Arduino ADK (Android Development Kit) is the Arduino Mega with a built in USB host device, ready for your smartphone to be plugged in!  We'll make a simple introductory project with a few LED strips and a relay (to control the hi...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 23:57:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Wall-Interactive-Inflatable-Panel/
Bubble Wall | Interactive, Inflatable Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8EY6/HET1B0AE/FZC8EY6HET1B0AE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8EY6/HET1B0AE/FZC8EY6HET1B0AE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8EY6/HET1B0AE/FZC8EY6HET1B0AE.SMALL.jpg kickice82003 Bubble Wall | Breathing Wall Panel System Interactive, Inflatable, Playable Wall Brief Project Description This was an artistic piece installed for a digital fabrication show at the University of South Florida School of Architecture and Community Design. While this brief is specific to this panel,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:26:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-LED-Synced-Headphones-from-Scratch/
Wooden LED Synced Headphones from Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/LIKP/HELXKO3Z/FNRLIKPHELXKO3Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/LIKP/HELXKO3Z/FNRLIKPHELXKO3Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/LIKP/HELXKO3Z/FNRLIKPHELXKO3Z.SMALL.jpg Marker1024 Over the past few months I have been asked by my fellow classmates and friends,"Mark, why are you making headphones?" My response has consistently been, I love music, I want good quality over ear headphones, but I don't want to drop 300+ on name brand headphones. If you know me I will take almost an...
By: Marker1024

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:22:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Altoid-Tin-Robot-With-Personality/
Tiny Altoid Tin Robot With Personality - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 I love robots. Normally the ones I build are quite large and wouldn't fit in your pocket, but for a change of pace I decided I would try something small and fun! This robot is exactly that, and in fact fits inside of an altoids tin. It is inexpensive, versatile (so many different sensors can be used...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:25:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-affordable-Vein-Finder-for-use-d/
How to make an affordable 'Vein Finder', for use during venipuncture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/FV3L/HELXKGZ5/FIUFV3LHELXKGZ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/FV3L/HELXKGZ5/FIUFV3LHELXKGZ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/FV3L/HELXKGZ5/FIUFV3LHELXKGZ5.SMALL.jpg danbemp One of the hardest parts of taking blood can be finding a suitable vein. Some patients are 'difficult sticks'; their veins are either very small, and/or deep, preventing health professionals from finding a site easily and quickly. Repetitive needle sticks are painful for the patient and may also low...
By: danbemp

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:07:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-a-SaikoLED-myki-or-Arduino-Leonardo-/
Controlling a SaikoLED myki (or Arduino Leonardo) with a Simple Button Box -- using the ICSP header - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/U974/HEBNAKYP/FBDU974HEBNAKYP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/U974/HEBNAKYP/FBDU974HEBNAKYP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/U974/HEBNAKYP/FBDU974HEBNAKYP.SMALL.jpg dmt Welcome! Today we're going to explain how to build a controller with 3 buttons that connects directly to an Arduino Leonardo-compatible board--in this case, the myki light from SaikoLED. More information on the Leonardo is available here and in this Instructable. You will need the following tools: ...
By: dmt

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:29:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Photon-Flower-That-Lights-Up-When-You-Water/
Make a Photon Flower That Lights Up When You Water It with Lemon Juice - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/SZPX/HEI4FD4F/FU1SZPXHEI4FD4F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/SZPX/HEI4FD4F/FU1SZPXHEI4FD4F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/SZPX/HEI4FD4F/FU1SZPXHEI4FD4F.SMALL.jpg lclarkberg Have you ever made a battery out of a lemon? If you poke a copper wire into a lemon and poke a zinc-coated nail in next to it, you can measure with a voltmeter that the lemon produces between 0.5 and 1 volt. The copper is the "cathode", or positive end of the battery, the zinc is the "anode", or neg...
By: lclarkberg

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:18:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-LED-Skull/
LED Skull lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3LZB/HEBNHRBC/FZU3LZBHEBNHRBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3LZB/HEBNHRBC/FZU3LZBHEBNHRBC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3LZB/HEBNHRBC/FZU3LZBHEBNHRBC.SMALL.jpg Wopke How to make a LED skull lamp with some simple tools. You will need: You will need: - wire stripper - wire cutter - a skull - soldering iron - solder - duct tape - RGB LED strip - power supply - LED strip controller - wire - a knife Cut the LED strip Depending on how big the skull is, you'll ne...
By: Wopke

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:38:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ruby-the-Red-LED-Plushie-Mod/
Ruby the Red LED Plushie Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Awww, You make me blush. Wouldn't it be cool to animate your Adafruit Circuit Playground electronic component plushie? I have Ruby the Red LED plushie. I wanted it to light up and have it respond to sound.  Here  is an easy mod to get that done. Sorry, no lasers this time. Probably wouldn't really ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:14:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Bezel-Window-for-LCD-LED-Displays/
Home Made Bezel / Window for LCD, LED, TFT Displays. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/SQR3/HEBNADYL/FE7SQR3HEBNADYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/SQR3/HEBNADYL/FE7SQR3HEBNADYL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/SQR3/HEBNADYL/FE7SQR3HEBNADYL.SMALL.jpg mbeeby I've been working on a project that used a 16x2 LCD display and wanted a nice finish that also allowed me to seal against water and other liquids. I also needed impact resistance, low cost and the ability to be changed easily if worn or broken. I considered many different ideas:- 1) A full sheet o...
By: mbeeby

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:46:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sonic-Screwdriver-TV-B-Gone-Conversion/
Sonic Screwdriver TV-B-Gone Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SMALL.jpg furrysalamander So last month, I found out my friend's birthday was coming up, and I decided I had to get them something amazing.  She's a really big Doctor Who fan, and I had just finished watching all of the episodes currently on Netflix.  I was browsing around online looking for Doctor Who related presents, and ...
By: furrysalamander

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:36:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-LED-ring-for-dremel/
Make your own LED ring for dremel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SMALL.jpg pinomelean Sometimes, when i'm drilling a PCB with my dremel, it shadows all the area below, making my  job too difficult. A long time ago i saw in Hack a day a light for macro in a camera and I thought it can be a good idea to use a led ring with the dremel to light up the working area under it. Materials ...
By: pinomelean

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:20:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-flowers-of-SMD-LEDs/
Acrylic flowers of SMD LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/A9H7/HE07P08Z/F7PA9H7HE07P08Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/A9H7/HE07P08Z/F7PA9H7HE07P08Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/A9H7/HE07P08Z/F7PA9H7HE07P08Z.SMALL.jpg chrlilje We got a load of free SMD LEDs, and I wanted to test how it looked embedded in acrylic.  Using the laser cutter, I made holes in the acrylic to fit the LEDs.  The LEDs have the pads on the ends, and are slightly longer (3.5 mm) than the acrylic is thick (3.2 mm).  Because the connector pads of the...
By: chrlilje

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 16:24:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Light-Box-with-Southwestern-Design/
LED Light Box with Southwestern Design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/UUDW/HDOW3UOS/FHFUUDWHDOW3UOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/UUDW/HDOW3UOS/FHFUUDWHDOW3UOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/UUDW/HDOW3UOS/FHFUUDWHDOW3UOS.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED Hi, this is Scott with Elemental LED. Here's a quick back story on the inspiration for this project. I was working with Flexible LED Strip Light and frosted acrylic panels when fabricating a Rubik's Cube Lantern a few months ago. My goal for the cube was to have different colors on each side. I inst...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 09:33:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Mini-Lightbulb-Tester/
LED / Mini Lightbulb Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/3BSW/HD7U0GM4/FHG3BSWHD7U0GM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/3BSW/HD7U0GM4/FHG3BSWHD7U0GM4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/3BSW/HD7U0GM4/FHG3BSWHD7U0GM4.SMALL.jpg sjroth Something I love to do is to take apart old, broken electronic devices and salvage parts from them. From many of these devices I get LEDs, and testing these can be very annoying if I don't have any 3V button cells lying around. I also occasionally use miniature lightbulbs for some projects or experi...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:46:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Smallest-USB-LED/
The Smallest USB LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SMALL.jpg 1up Here is the smallest USB LED you've probably ever seen! It uses a USB plug made with a piece of perfboard, so you should already have everything needed to make this. No cutting up USB cables here! This kind of homemade USB plug could also be used for other things, like repairing USB cables. Suppl...
By: 1up

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:41:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Headband/
LED Headband - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/Y9E3/HD4V43VT/F7GY9E3HD4V43VT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/Y9E3/HD4V43VT/F7GY9E3HD4V43VT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/Y9E3/HD4V43VT/F7GY9E3HD4V43VT.SMALL.jpg Dufva Hi! Today we will be making a headband with LED's attached to it (SMD-size) They are still very bright, and durable. This is not for the shaky hands since it contains soldering on very very small parts. You can use it at parties or whenever you feel like shining :) Parts? First off you will be...
By: Dufva

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:12:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Flipbookit-full-color-and-brightness-control-/
LED Flipbookit: full color and brightness control with an Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/F05Z/HD4VLLI4/FC3F05ZHD4VLLI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/F05Z/HD4VLLI4/FC3F05ZHD4VLLI4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/F05Z/HD4VLLI4/FC3F05ZHD4VLLI4.SMALL.jpg spacehippy Gather the materials Materials:  - addressable RGB LED strip : I used a new variety of three conductor WS2811 strips.  - an Arduino : I used a Arduino Leonardo. Any 5vdc Arduino should be adequate.    - 4 AA batteries and a battery holder are a nice touch to make it more portable.   - pr...
By: spacehippy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:41:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Valentine-3/
Hello Kitty! Its Valentine's Day! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/E2UH/HD2RYK4T/F0WE2UHHD2RYK4T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/E2UH/HD2RYK4T/F0WE2UHHD2RYK4T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/E2UH/HD2RYK4T/F0WE2UHHD2RYK4T.SMALL.gif Lynne Bruning Hello Kitty, Its Valentines Day! Do you know what that means? Thats right! Its time to light up your life with some eTextile love! Meow! Last year was the STABBY Valentine - a no sew and all glow eTextile love note. 2011 was the Sparkle LED TuTu  partnership with Gala Darling and this year.........
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:22:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-rigStabilizer-for-less-than-10Euro-Small/
Camera-rig/Stabilizer for less than 10Euro - Small or big camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/E7M0/HCV99I58/FOAE7M0HCV99I58.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/E7M0/HCV99I58/FOAE7M0HCV99I58.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/E7M0/HCV99I58/FOAE7M0HCV99I58.SMALL.jpg matthieutje65 This is a quick tutorial I wanted to share with you guys. This is a very easy and cheap tutorial that can be done with some basic tools. You can use it as in the first part and get a more professional look by finishing it with a carbonfiber Di-Noc foil and some black paint if you want to... If you'r...
By: matthieutje65

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2013 12:31:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RoboDolly/
RoboDolly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QP4S/HCJOCXN3/F0QQP4SHCJOCXN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QP4S/HCJOCXN3/F0QQP4SHCJOCXN3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QP4S/HCJOCXN3/F0QQP4SHCJOCXN3.SMALL.jpg aandre The Birth of RoboDolly The conception of the RoboDolly can be traced back to my senior year of high school.  This aluminum ornament evolved from housing a few flashing lights to displaying a fully handmade LED matrix.  The final product was awarded to my robotics programming mentor; it now sits on h...
By: aandre

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Feb 2013 22:15:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hex-Nut-LED-Flashlight/
Hex Nut LED Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/RQ2D/HCB8QIGD/FR1RQ2DHCB8QIGD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/RQ2D/HCB8QIGD/FR1RQ2DHCB8QIGD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/RQ2D/HCB8QIGD/FR1RQ2DHCB8QIGD.SMALL.jpg sjroth For several years I have been planning on doing this project, but it wasn't until now that I actually tried it. My plan was to make a miniature LED flashlight out of hex nuts, using them as the casing. I would use a matching screw as the cap for the battery compartment, and add a keychain to make it...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2013 08:55:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Valentines-Day-Electronic-Card/
Valentine's Day Electronic Card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/J4O5/HCJOFI7J/FIKJ4O5HCJOFI7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/J4O5/HCJOFI7J/FIKJ4O5HCJOFI7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/J4O5/HCJOFI7J/FIKJ4O5HCJOFI7J.SMALL.jpg LostRite I don't have anyone special to give a card to this valentine's day, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the merriment. I like themed creating, and holidays always allow you to get creative in the way you enjoy them.  This year for Valentine's Day, I made a PCB card in the shape of a heart (in case ...
By: LostRite

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:55:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-Sconces-with-Hidden-Weather-Display-and-Tangi/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/BB9F/HCB8R3CN/FEHBB9FHCB8R3CN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/BB9F/HCB8R3CN/FEHBB9FHCB8R3CN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/BB9F/HCB8R3CN/FEHBB9FHCB8R3CN.SMALL.jpg AdielFernandez Videos of project in action below!!! Disclaimer: This is an abbreviated description of the project since I did not have time to do a full step-by-step instructable in time for a contest. However, I will gladly make a step-by-step 'ible if there is enough interest. If you like it, please take a mome...
By: AdielFernandez

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:54:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Reactive-Fog-Producing-LED-Light-Show-PI/
PICAXE - Music Responsive, Fog Producing, LED Light Show and Audio Amplifier all in one - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/CQT1/HD4VOCJD/FKCCQT1HD4VOCJD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/CQT1/HD4VOCJD/FKCCQT1HD4VOCJD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/CQT1/HD4VOCJD/FKCCQT1HD4VOCJD.SMALL.jpg Maundy If you like this project enough, I would appreciate it if you could vote for this project in the ‘UP! Contest’, Thanks Please also check out my 3D printing related entries to this contest: TriStand Minimal - 3D Printed Minimalistic iPhone Case with built in KickStands and '3D Printed 'Centrifugal Pu...
By: Maundy

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