http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 21:11:48 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/LEDS-on-220V-AC-GRID-7-8-WATTS-ONLY/
LED'S on 220V AC GRID 7-8 WATTS ONLY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/X8V0/HGU2DF7V/F84X8V0HGU2DF7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/X8V0/HGU2DF7V/F84X8V0HGU2DF7V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/X8V0/HGU2DF7V/F84X8V0HGU2DF7V.SMALL.jpg btahir90 IN THIS INSTRUCTABLE I WILL TELL U HOW TO MAHE AN EFFICIENT LIGHT CONSISTS OF LED'S THAT ARE COMMONLY RUN ON DC CIRCUIT. HERE IT WILL WORK ON 220 V AC FROM GRID POWER CONSUMPTION IS 7 TO 8 WATT AND ITS TRANSFORMER LESS. COMPONENTS: • Capacitors 2× 0.47uF 275v AC • Capacitor 1× 10uF 400v AC • Resist...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 23:55:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cell-Phone-Night-Vision-Under-10/
Cell Phone Night Vision - Under $10 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/YKOV/FJX8VULZ/FQGYKOVFJX8VULZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/YKOV/FJX8VULZ/FQGYKOVFJX8VULZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/YKOV/FJX8VULZ/FQGYKOVFJX8VULZ.SMALL.jpg iSteam How to turn your regular camera phone into an infrared nightvision viewer for under $10. Materials and Details Materials:- Congo Blue Gel : http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=244-181- Cell phoneFor the Cell Phone, mine is a Verizon Wireless LG VX5300. However, this modificati...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:09:03 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/LED-Shooties/
LED Shooties - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/VZK4/GZACIQUG/FNRVZK4GZACIQUG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/VZK4/GZACIQUG/FNRVZK4GZACIQUG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/VZK4/GZACIQUG/FNRVZK4GZACIQUG.SMALL.jpg freeza36 There have been instructables about "LED Throwies","LED Floaties", and "LED Patchies" (and more) but now I present LED Shooties! These are meant to be shot out of your blowgun, which can be seen in my other instructables. These specialized darts are very extreme, as they work as tracer rounds for m...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Mar 2012 20:52:51 PST 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/Apple-Airport-Photo-Flashgun-Diffuser/
Apple Airport Photo Flashgun Diffuser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe Apple went through this phase where they would use a white lined acrylic for all there products. It was great for letting light through, which they even used to that effect with the status lights in the iMacs of the time. I have made a lot of flash diffusers in the past, using anything I could get ...
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 14:35:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-27-LED-Super-Light-under-5/
Altoids 27 LED Super Light (under $5) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SMALL.jpg holidayv I had made some Altoids flashlights for my kids and they loved them. However, I found them to be rather expensive to build after running to Radio Shack and buying all the parts. Then I figured out a way to make this "Super Light", with 27 LEDs, lenses over the LEDs, a 3 position push button switch, ...
By: holidayv

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 00:40:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Semi-Conducting-A-Guide/
Semi Conducting - A Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKY/URBK/GLL4V86Y/FKYURBKGLL4V86Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKY/URBK/GLL4V86Y/FKYURBKGLL4V86Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKY/URBK/GLL4V86Y/FKYURBKGLL4V86Y.SMALL.jpg Inducktion WORD OF WARNING, THIS IS LONG. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anyway, Electronics, as stated before by many of my comrades around the globe, have all become the most important things in our daily live...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:01:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-by-Fire/
Smartphone Charger Powered by Fire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SMALL.jpg Joohansson Portable, Compact and Adjustable ThermoElectric Emergency Generator. Background: The reason for this project was to solve a problem I have. I sometimes do several days of hiking/backpacking in the wild and I always bring a smartphone with GPS and maybe other electronics. They need electricity a...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:03:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Solar-Tracker/
Arduino Solar Tracker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/USP6/GPLJ13XU/FI1USP6GPLJ13XU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/USP6/GPLJ13XU/FI1USP6GPLJ13XU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/USP6/GPLJ13XU/FI1USP6GPLJ13XU.SMALL.gif geo bruce What is does: It searches for the brightest light source like the sun. How it works How it works: I'd made a sensor of 4 LDRs with sheets between them The withe stips are the LDRs    When the stick on top is righted to the sun or the brightest point  the four...
By: geo bruce

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jul 2011 00:51:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Zombie-Attack-Easy-to-build/
Zombie Attack! Easy to build! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/JLVV/HFD176XY/FZ0JLVVHFD176XY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/JLVV/HFD176XY/FZ0JLVVHFD176XY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/JLVV/HFD176XY/FZ0JLVVHFD176XY.SMALL.jpg simonfrfr Hello, I am here, presenting you, another project, which is low in cost, that is easy to build. Zombies are attacking, and you need a way to defend against them, so you decide to build the zombie rifle to defend against Zombies. Overall, this project is a low cost, quick build. Most if not all of th...
By: simonfrfr

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:13:20 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/4x4x4-RGB-LED-Cube/
4x4x4 RGB LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 A while ago, when I first started using Arduino, my first project was a 4x4x4 LED cube, I built it from a Guide I found here in Instructables, I didn't know anything about programming, and little about electronics, yet I was able to build it and make it work, I didn't know how it worked but it did! ...
By: emihackr97

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:29:16 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/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/IAK8/HEXSGBOS/FALIAK8HEXSGBOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/IAK8/HEXSGBOS/FALIAK8HEXSGBOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/IAK8/HEXSGBOS/FALIAK8HEXSGBOS.SMALL.jpg Joohansson A Thermoelectric generator powered by a tealight. It started as an experiment of how much power I could get from one candle. But I liked the idea and it worked really well so I built this electric-mechanical ornament. I did not use a high temperature TEG-module, but instead a cheap TEC-module. That ...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:04:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Indestructable-LED-lanterns/
Indestructable LED lanterns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/DS6A/HET0ROXE/FD2DS6AHET0ROXE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/DS6A/HET0ROXE/FD2DS6AHET0ROXE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/DS6A/HET0ROXE/FD2DS6AHET0ROXE.SMALL.jpg jduffy54 After seeing the article "the eternal flame" in MAKE: Magazine, my first thought upos seeing the project was that it's not really "eternal" because you can't change the battery if it's glued shut!  After reading, I saw that it used teflon tape to make it watertight and re-openable, but not before a ...
By: jduffy54

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:51:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Green-Tech-Solar-Garden-Lamp-Kit/
Kid's Green Tech - Solar Garden Lamp Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/PUXH/H2WETCA3/FNUPUXHH2WETCA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/PUXH/H2WETCA3/FNUPUXHH2WETCA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/PUXH/H2WETCA3/FNUPUXHH2WETCA3.SMALL.jpg Ugifer The Kit: This instructable is based on a kids science project that I am doing in a few days time with my daughter and a few of her friends.  It's simple and fairly quick to do so although it does involve some soldering I don't expect that we will have trouble doing this with our small group of care...
By: Ugifer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:35:10 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/A-fully-3D-printable-GlaDOS-Robotic-ceiling-arm-la/
A fully 3D printable GlaDOS Robotic ceiling arm lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SMALL.jpg dragonator In this instructable I will show you how to make a fully 3D printable GlaDOS from Portal (1 and 2), that is also a lamp and can be converted into a robotic arm (how much cooler does it get), With a superled in the eye (this much cooler). Go watch it immediately: This was first intended to be a...
By: dragonator

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:37:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Faucet-Night-Light/
Faucet Night Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JL6L/HEBN3TAO/FOTJL6LHEBN3TAO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JL6L/HEBN3TAO/FOTJL6LHEBN3TAO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JL6L/HEBN3TAO/FOTJL6LHEBN3TAO.SMALL.jpg boston09 My nephew was on the Internet one day and found a picture online of a faucet value night light that plugged into a wall socket. He really liked it and wanted one. So he showed me the picture and asked me to make it for him. But since he doesn't have outlets near his bed, which is where he wanted it ...
By: boston09

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:01:13 PDT 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/Photo-Light-Studio-for-small-reflective-objects-su/
Photo Light Studio for small reflective objects such as Jewelry :) Cheap, Portable, Recycled Materials, and best of all, it REALLY works!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/WMDC/HDYZ64SL/FKMWMDCHDYZ64SL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/WMDC/HDYZ64SL/FKMWMDCHDYZ64SL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/WMDC/HDYZ64SL/FKMWMDCHDYZ64SL.SMALL.jpg picturesofsilver Five years after learning how to make fine silver and bronze jewelry, opening my own etsy shop, purchasing a Paragon jewelry kiln, all the tools, an OTT light, and  a Canon Rebel, I was finally getting ready to invest in a light box to properly photograph the reflective little beauties. I googled 'm...
By: picturesofsilver

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 18:53:38 PST 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/Traffic-Signal-Stop-Light-Wiring-with-Arduino-Co/
Traffic Signal / Stop Light Wiring with Arduino Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/7HL5/HDOW6U2M/F6W7HL5HDOW6U2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/7HL5/HDOW6U2M/F6W7HL5HDOW6U2M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/7HL5/HDOW6U2M/F6W7HL5HDOW6U2M.SMALL.jpg fzumrk I always wanted an old traffic signal and finally got one recently.  However, it was very simply wired so that all the lights were fixed on.  What fun is that?  I also wanted to try out an Arduino controller and thought this would be a nice simple project to incorporate it into.  This Instructable ...
By: fzumrk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 19:37:30 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/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/still-life-studio-lighting/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/HLMU/HCB8KLP7/FWXHLMUHCB8KLP7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/HLMU/HCB8KLP7/FWXHLMUHCB8KLP7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/HLMU/HCB8KLP7/FWXHLMUHCB8KLP7.SMALL.jpg xordi I made these lights to photograph small objects, books and some of my designs. It only takes - two cans of Pringles, - a cutter, - two bulb holder, - two brackets - cardboard to make a light concentrator - And a mounting arm (available in photographer's stores) Bulbs at your own: in my case, cold l...
By: xordi

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 04:52:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/18-Round-Infinity-Mirror-Kit/
18" Round LED Infinity Mirror Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems This Instructable covers building of a Chromation Systems 18" Round Infinity Mirror Kit, utilizing a 48 Channel Mono / 16 Channel RGB LED Controller to control 5mm common anode RGB LEDs, 32x along the outside and an optional 16x positioned in the rear mirror. While most of the frame comes already as...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:06:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Cent-Upgrade-350-Flashlight-500-Hour-Run-/
$3.50 Flashlight + 20 Cent Upgrade = 500 Hour Run Time - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/6PR4/H8AZ5EJ9/FHB6PR4H8AZ5EJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/6PR4/H8AZ5EJ9/FHB6PR4H8AZ5EJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/6PR4/H8AZ5EJ9/FHB6PR4H8AZ5EJ9.SMALL.jpg luxstar This flashlight will be perfect for your emergency preps. It will also make a great present for any kid. Kids love flashlights and with this one, you will not need to change the batteries every time they forget to turn it off and it runs all night long. This instructable is easy and inexpensive. W...
By: luxstar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:04:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Complete-Idiots-Guide-to-Make-LED-Light-Unit/
A Complete Idiot's Guide to Make LED Light Unit for Planted Aquarium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SMALL.jpg sumers As always I am writing this for people who have no prior experience with LEDs, electrical and electronics works just like I never had before I did this. I will be posting a lot of pictures here and going into a lot of detail about making connections, wiring etc. So the people who know how these thin...
By: sumers

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:05:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fiber-Optic-LED-Dandelion-Lamp/
Fiber Optic LED Dandelion Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/QTE6/HBNXUN3F/FXAQTE6HBNXUN3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/QTE6/HBNXUN3F/FXAQTE6HBNXUN3F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/QTE6/HBNXUN3F/FXAQTE6HBNXUN3F.SMALL.jpg blissful2015 There are those times when the world is so luminous and beautiful, times when you find yourself mesmerized by the huge sky filled with stars, or the infinite universe in little pods and thistles. This ambient wall lamp is inspired by the beauty of nature and magic of light. It’s made with very comm...
By: blissful2015

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 21:47:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Remote-Controlled-Color-Changing-Cloud-Arduino/
IR Remote Controlled Color Changing Cloud (Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/322Q/HBNXWIEJ/FVQ322QHBNXWIEJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/322Q/HBNXWIEJ/FVQ322QHBNXWIEJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/322Q/HBNXWIEJ/FVQ322QHBNXWIEJ.SMALL.jpg dablondeemu CLICK HERE FOR THE UPDATED INSTRUCTABLE: http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Rainbow-Cloud-ver-1/ This is a project I created for a Digital Art and Installations class.   The class covered basics of several types of programming, and our projects were meant to be an interactive cross between art and ...
By: dablondeemu

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 22:07:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Light-Fountain-a-Bioluminescent-Hourglass/
The Light Fountain: a Bioluminescent Hourglass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/6XUK/HBNXUZFW/F5N6XUKHBNXUZFW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/6XUK/HBNXUZFW/F5N6XUKHBNXUZFW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/6XUK/HBNXUZFW/F5N6XUKHBNXUZFW.SMALL.jpg Patrik Imagine having a lamp that requires no energy and turns off on its own. Also imagine having a pet that won't die without your constant supervision. These come together in the bioluminescent hourglass! Bioluminescence is the ability of organisms to emit light, and has independently evolved in severa...
By: Patrik

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 23:59:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Trek-Light/
Star Trek Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/3148/HAVGK12Z/F8I3148HAVGK12Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/3148/HAVGK12Z/F8I3148HAVGK12Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/3148/HAVGK12Z/F8I3148HAVGK12Z.SMALL.jpg technovative Inspiration Avid trekkies may recognize the configuration from TNG episodes where flashlight type devices referred to as "palm beacons" were used. I've included a couple of screen shots from a scene in TNG episode "Disaster" where Riker is using one. I found the design to appear functionally effici...
By: technovative

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 04:20:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Thermal-Flashlight-Light-Painting-with-T/
Build a Thermal Flashlight - Light Painting with Temperature - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/1MUX/HBBCIPNJ/FNL1MUXHBBCIPNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/1MUX/HBBCIPNJ/FNL1MUXHBBCIPNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/1MUX/HBBCIPNJ/FNL1MUXHBBCIPNJ.SMALL.jpg mJusticz Inspired by the Public Laboratory and having just finished a round of college applications, I decided to experiment with thermal imaging on the cheap. Thermal cameras are expensive. Even at low resolutions, it is not uncommon for a decent thermal camera to cost over $10,000. However, for only $20, ...
By: mJusticz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:01:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-chandelier-1/
LED chandelier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/PZZR/GD0R1FRD/FK9PZZRGD0R1FRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/PZZR/GD0R1FRD/FK9PZZRGD0R1FRD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/PZZR/GD0R1FRD/FK9PZZRGD0R1FRD.SMALL.jpg starkec Have LED lights always fascinated you? Well they have for me ever since i wired my first circuit with my dad in grade 1.until now i have always been searching for an idea that is simple ,made out of cheap easy to get materials uses an arduino micro controller and looks great. The basic layout of th...
By: starkec

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:51:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Jellyfish/
LED Jellyfish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/E7D3/HAQ30GV2/F5LE7D3HAQ30GV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/E7D3/HAQ30GV2/F5LE7D3HAQ30GV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/E7D3/HAQ30GV2/F5LE7D3HAQ30GV2.SMALL.jpg awesomecreations This is my take on Elemental LED's Jellyfish Lamp. (See the link below) http://www.instructables.com/id/Jellyfish-Lamp/ It measures 11cm across the dome and is about 20cm tall. You will need: -2LEDs Electricalwire -Batteries Patience -Glue Sticks and Hot Glue Gun An Old Pen -Fibrous strands of p...
By: awesomecreations

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:10:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-lights-in-your-house-with-your-computer/
Control lights in your house with your computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FPG/LR90/F7DWO0GT/FPGLR90F7DWO0GT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPG/LR90/F7DWO0GT/FPGLR90F7DWO0GT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPG/LR90/F7DWO0GT/FPGLR90F7DWO0GT.SMALL.jpg halsir Have you ever wanted to control the lights in your house from your computer? It's actually fairly affordable to do so. You can even control sprinkler systems, automatic window blinds, motorized projection screens, etc. You need two pieces of hardware to get started. A controller, which connects to y...
By: halsir

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Oct 2007 15:27:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BBB-Bothersome-Blinker-for-Bikes/
BBB (Bothersome Blinker for Bikes) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/23D7/HA4M4LJY/FLO23D7HA4M4LJY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/23D7/HA4M4LJY/FLO23D7HA4M4LJY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/23D7/HA4M4LJY/FLO23D7HA4M4LJY.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi In my city, as I guess in many other, you'll always have to do your best to stay alive when you ride your bike, this is particularly true by night. This is the reason which brought me to design this circuit. I anticipate worried drivers (I should be the first to complain) saying that my bike light h...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:29:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Flash-Diffuser-in-5-Minutes/
DIY Flash Diffuser in 5 Minutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/HOJ6/H9G12NPB/F2WHOJ6H9G12NPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/HOJ6/H9G12NPB/F2WHOJ6H9G12NPB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/HOJ6/H9G12NPB/F2WHOJ6H9G12NPB.SMALL.jpg bhvm The market is Flooded with Various Flash diffusers. Big and small, Costly and Cheap. Why make one? Because I can! And for almost nothing, your 5 minutes Self made Diffuser surely sharpens your Boast-Boat. Onto the next page. Materials Things Required- Chart paper or other Thick Stiff paper (Like...
By: bhvm

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 07:10:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-Light-Painting-Animation/
Create a Light Painting Animation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/ZAKS/H4VQKTN7/FBIZAKSH4VQKTN7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/ZAKS/H4VQKTN7/FBIZAKSH4VQKTN7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/ZAKS/H4VQKTN7/FBIZAKSH4VQKTN7.SMALL.jpg nkraus1 A couple months ago I created a light painting animation for my schools annual film festival. Unfortunately after several mishaps it was not able to be played that night, so I put it on facebook and it got good reception. I have decided to publicize how I've created this animation, because I find ...
By: nkraus1

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Aug 2012 20:21:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Candle-Powered-Electric-Candle/
Candle-Powered Electric Candle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOMG/H9G17K7B/F00EOMGH9G17K7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOMG/H9G17K7B/F00EOMGH9G17K7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/EOMG/H9G17K7B/F00EOMGH9G17K7B.SMALL.jpg randofo After seeing news reports about Hurricane Sandy and hearing the ordeal that all of my family and friends in New York and New Jersey went through, it got me thinking about my own emergency preparedness. San Francisco - after all - sits atop some very active fault lines. As local geology fans always l...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 08:04:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Painting-Physiograms/
Light Painting Physiograms - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/0IKS/H5IRWAGN/F5O0IKSH5IRWAGN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/0IKS/H5IRWAGN/F5O0IKSH5IRWAGN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/0IKS/H5IRWAGN/F5O0IKSH5IRWAGN.SMALL.jpg nkraus1 This is another one of my favorite light painting techniques. It is very simple, but creates incredible photos, and if you desire it wouldn't be too difficult to think up ways of making more complex photos. Physiogram's are rather old actually, dating back to the 19th century, and have become rathe...
By: nkraus1

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:05:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Flashlight-Mod-Increases-Run-Time-36X/
Easier Flashlight Mod Increases Run Time 3.6X - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/MTKQ/H8RK8GPE/F3JMTKQH8RK8GPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/MTKQ/H8RK8GPE/F3JMTKQH8RK8GPE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/MTKQ/H8RK8GPE/F3JMTKQH8RK8GPE.SMALL.jpg luxstar We are going to take a long run time flashlight (65 hours) and turn it into a longer run time flashlight (Update:  The title of this Instructable says 3.6x run time but actual run time ended up being over 360 hours). Yes it is another long run time flashlight hack. This one is easier than my ot...
By: luxstar

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:46:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Laptop-USB-Light-Mini/
How to make Laptop USB Light Mini - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/ZGQU/GGBZITAP/FOLZGQUGGBZITAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/ZGQU/GGBZITAP/FOLZGQUGGBZITAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/ZGQU/GGBZITAP/FOLZGQUGGBZITAP.SMALL.jpg hpsaturn I have an old damaged flash drive that I don't want to throw away, what can I do with it? Thinking about the nights my girlfriend was bothered when I had to work at bed with lights on, I decided to bring it to life as a Laptop light. Then here is what I did, How to make a laptop USB Light from reu...
By: hpsaturn

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:32:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wake-up-light-no-arduino/
Wake-up light (no arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SMALL.jpg Giedow Hello instructables people, Every morning when my alarm rings I have trouble getting out of bed. (so I am always late) To help me wake up I wanted to buy a wake-up light, it's supposed to help you wake up by giving the impression of a sunrise by getting brighter every minute after the alarm goes. Un...
By: Giedow

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:10:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Room-Visitor-Counter-with-Relay-Control/
Room Visitor Counter with Relay Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/GZY6/H742P3NI/FTZGZY6H742P3NI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/GZY6/H742P3NI/FTZGZY6H742P3NI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/GZY6/H742P3NI/FTZGZY6H742P3NI.SMALL.jpg RPisces Home automation is a really neat use of technology. Automating the process of turning off the lights when you leave the room is nice if you're a tad lazy like me, and also is a way of being kind to our Earth by saving energy! I started this project mainly as a segway into teaching myself more about...
By: RPisces

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 01:32:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Floppy-Disk-Lampshade/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/7O3U/H703O59P/F9R7O3UH703O59P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/7O3U/H703O59P/F9R7O3UH703O59P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/7O3U/H703O59P/F9R7O3UH703O59P.SMALL.jpg Technohippy My first instructable so please be kind!! Trying to find something new to do with floppy disks, everyone has seen the pen pots and courier bags. I was determined to do something different, so here's my take on a lampshade... floppy style! You will need 17 floppy disks a drill and a 3 or 4mm drill ...
By: Technohippy

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