http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:06:31 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/MixDrive-USB-Cassette-Tapes-Made-Easy/
MixDrive: USB Cassette Tapes Made Easy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F9E/EDRG/GAPUSAJD/F9EEDRGGAPUSAJD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9E/EDRG/GAPUSAJD/F9EEDRGGAPUSAJD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9E/EDRG/GAPUSAJD/F9EEDRGGAPUSAJD.SMALL.jpg RikkaKoi I remember the days of the mixtape. Requesting songs from the local radio station and sitting by the cassette deck, finger on the record button. I remember the glorious day I got a dual cassette deck so that I could copy music from one tape to the next. Spending hours making mixes for friends, color...
By: RikkaKoi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:03:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Repair-Busted-Headphones/
How to Repair Busted Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/FM58/HH2VXK6R/FLIFM58HH2VXK6R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/FM58/HH2VXK6R/FLIFM58HH2VXK6R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/FM58/HH2VXK6R/FLIFM58HH2VXK6R.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma Have you ever had that $200 pair of headphones and your beloved happy dog chewing the cable? Here I will show you how to repair the cable of your badly damaged headphones and basically give them another chance! Or if you wish to do like me and save yourself $150 by buying busted headphones from eb...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2013 14:22:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Awesome-little-Boombox/
My Awesome little Boombox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/GVYZ/HH2VM8FS/FP1GVYZHH2VM8FS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/GVYZ/HH2VM8FS/FP1GVYZHH2VM8FS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/GVYZ/HH2VM8FS/FP1GVYZHH2VM8FS.SMALL.jpg RoeyLeon Hey everyone Due to my recent success in building my first Boombox ( you can view it in my page ) , i got some extra spare time , so i decided that the best way for me to utilize it is by building something ! i saw those two crappy cheap speakers that i got on eBay for 35$ ,so i  decided to do so...
By: RoeyLeon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 14:08:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cassette-Tape-1101-an-in-depth-look-into-this-an/
Cassette Tape 1101 - an in depth look into this analog tape recording media - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/LYYE/HH2VMRI9/FAGLYYEHH2VMRI9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/LYYE/HH2VMRI9/FAGLYYEHH2VMRI9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/LYYE/HH2VMRI9/FAGLYYEHH2VMRI9.SMALL.jpg ke4mcl *** this instructable will teach you about different cassette formulations, how to use them to mold the sound your looking for in your recordings, some cassette history, and what to look for in quality tapes. *** cassette tapes... out of "style" for about 20 years yet they just hit their 50 year an...
By: ke4mcl

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 14:50:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-box-for-flashing-LEDs-to-music/
Universal box for flashing LED's to music - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SMALL.jpg Dufva Alright, in this Instructable I will show you how to create a box for making any led flash to music. The difficulty of this is a bit above average of understanding. BUT, i will try and make this as easy as possible, so anyone can build it! This box will be universal, and you can hook up any lighti...
By: Dufva

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 14:43:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Octo-phonic-Synthesizer/
The Octo-phonic Synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SMALL.jpg MaxTheFilmDude The Octo-phonic Synthesizer is a polyphonic synthesizer that is able to produce eight tones that in the end, creates a musical scale. Inspiration for this creation came from this project. I like to think of it as an electronic organ. I used the core foundation of blinkyblinky's idea, but also focuse...
By: MaxTheFilmDude

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 07:08:38 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 needed:...
By: tomatoskins

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amp-Dial-Earbuds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SMALL.jpg killerjackalope So I published this over on my site a while ago and didn't get round to making the instructable at the time, so it happens ages later because it's me. The distracted and confused guy.  On the upside I've had time to use them for a while and say that these are one of my favourite projects so far, th...
By: killerjackalope

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:58:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Party-Facebook-Connected-Arduino-Powered-/
A Facebook-Connected, Arduino-Powered Music Party - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/XS42/HF244HFC/FP4XS42HF244HFC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/XS42/HF244HFC/FP4XS42HF244HFC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/XS42/HF244HFC/FP4XS42HF244HFC.SMALL.jpg LifegraphLabs Music party is a new way to listen to music with others. By tapping an RFID/NFC device that is synced to a Facebook account on an Arduino RFID reader shield and sending that unique ID to Music Party server using the Arduino WiFly shield, we can automatically listen to the favorite music of everyone ...
By: LifegraphLabs

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:30:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Passive-iPhone-Victrola-Amp/
Passive iPhone / Victrola Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/IE88/HF23Y3N7/FPIIE88HF23Y3N7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/IE88/HF23Y3N7/FPIIE88HF23Y3N7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/IE88/HF23Y3N7/FPIIE88HF23Y3N7.SMALL.jpg theerikjohnson So I’ve been thinking about how my old Victrola works by passively amplifying the vibrations from the diaphragm through a simple box and how I can control the volume (somewhat) by opening and closing the doors.  I said to myself, “Self, I bet that would work as a passive iPhone amp too.”  I was thin...
By: theerikjohnson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:08:36 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/Music-Mods/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/F96K/GLTXM7CL/FA9F96KGLTXM7CL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/F96K/GLTXM7CL/FA9F96KGLTXM7CL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/F96K/GLTXM7CL/FA9F96KGLTXM7CL.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Easy Music Speaker Projects" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 14 different easy speaker projects. Learn to make a low cost speaker array, a home sound system, build a vintage Wi-Fi internet radio and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creativ...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:49:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-based-Wireless-Electric-Guitar/
FM-based Wireless Electric Guitar! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/KOP6/HDXMH144/FOWKOP6HDXMH144.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/KOP6/HDXMH144/FOWKOP6HDXMH144.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/KOP6/HDXMH144/FOWKOP6HDXMH144.SMALL.jpg TechJango Hello! Today, as part of our charitable efforts here at Techjango, we're giving you a tutorial! Involving electric guitars, at that! This is going to be a fun little project where you, by your own hands and tools, will make your guitar go WIRELESS. Now, I'll lay out the cons right away for you – we...
By: TechJango

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 05:45:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Speaker-and-Amplifier-without-complicated-e/
Make a Speaker and Amplifier without complicated electonics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SMALL.jpg TheGreatS For a while now I have wanted to make an audio amplifier, but I haven't really had any good opportunities or means to the end. When I found out about the Mono Audio Amp Breakout from Sparkfun, I started to get exited. Its perfect for what I wanted. It's effective and soldering in the right wire is n...
By: TheGreatS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:20:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-bluetooth-music-enable-hearing-protect/
How to make bluetooth music-enable hearing protection - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/SCUJ/HCJOG2KU/F78SCUJHCJOG2KU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/SCUJ/HCJOG2KU/F78SCUJHCJOG2KU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/SCUJ/HCJOG2KU/F78SCUJHCJOG2KU.SMALL.jpg wemcdonald I've been spending a lot of time in the shop recently and it can get very loud; since I want to preserve my eardrums, hearing protection is important. Spending hours just listening to muffled clangs and grinding isn't that much fun, though, so I decided to make these bluetooth-enabled ear muffs at T...
By: wemcdonald

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2013 13:07:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-BoomBox/
My BoomBox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/43HN/HCJO39FO/F4F43HNHCJO39FO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/43HN/HCJO39FO/F4F43HNHCJO39FO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/43HN/HCJO39FO/F4F43HNHCJO39FO.SMALL.jpg RoeyLeon Hello everyone Have you ever encountered a situation where you went with friends to the beach at night  or maybe some  friend's apartment and he had no  stereo system? It happened to me, and it sucks!  So , i decided to build one !     although it weights 6.5 Kilo , You Grab it with both your  h...
By: RoeyLeon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:35:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hyperbolic-Spoon-iPhone-AmplifierStand/
Hyperbolic Spoon iPhone Amplifier/Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/CDH9/HAUNNOTJ/FLUCDH9HAUNNOTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/CDH9/HAUNNOTJ/FLUCDH9HAUNNOTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/CDH9/HAUNNOTJ/FLUCDH9HAUNNOTJ.SMALL.jpg Renard_Bleu The speaker on my smartphone is underwhelming; as is yours. I find myself cupping my hand around the base of the phone to provides a slight volume boost in situations with ambient noise. I wondered if it was possible to accomplish a volume boost with a spoon head acting as an amplification dish. The...
By: Renard_Bleu

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:35:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cassette-Tape-MP3-Player/
Cassette Tape MP3 Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer I've been trying for some time to come up with a mod for the cassette tape.  Initially I thought it would be cool if I could stick a voice recorder into one of those tiny cassette tapes that used to be used in message machines (trying to ironic!) but it was way too small.  Then I hit upon using one...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 02:40:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Headphone-Hybrid-Tube-Amp-SSMH/
Headphone Hybrid Tube Amp (SSMH) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/CUHC/HAQ3B4LX/FCLCUHCHAQ3B4LX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/CUHC/HAQ3B4LX/FCLCUHCHAQ3B4LX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/CUHC/HAQ3B4LX/FCLCUHCHAQ3B4LX.SMALL.jpg eh1080 For audiophiles and DIY hobbyists, this amp is the mecca of affordable bang for buck audio awesomeness. This amp can be built for dirt-cheap with great results. Don’t get me wrong, there are better amps out there that are more fine tuned to you and your listening style, but it comes with a very heft...
By: eh1080

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 18:12:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Record/
3D Printed Record - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei In order to explore the current limits of 3D printing technology, I've created a technique for converting digital audio files into 3D-printable, 33rpm records and printed a few functional prototypes that play on ordinary record players.  Though the audio quality is low -the rec...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:56:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Paper-Speakers-From-Scratch/
How to Make Paper Speakers From Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/ITB6/HA4LFYJ9/FKSITB6HA4LFYJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/ITB6/HA4LFYJ9/FKSITB6HA4LFYJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/ITB6/HA4LFYJ9/FKSITB6HA4LFYJ9.SMALL.jpg Guchiwoochi   How to Make paper Speakers From Scratch This is a speaker i made from scratch useing scraps i found around my home. The goal of this project was to make a speaker for free out of scrap. The other thing was that i did not use a pre made speaker to make this. I will show how to make it, so you ...
By: Guchiwoochi

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Dec 2012 20:34:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Embroidered-Fabric-Speaker/
Embroidered Fabric Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/7Q99/H9T4QY4E/FBW7Q99H9T4QY4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/7Q99/H9T4QY4E/FBW7Q99H9T4QY4E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/7Q99/H9T4QY4E/FBW7Q99H9T4QY4E.SMALL.jpg Plusea Embroider highly conductive thread to make a fabric speaker coil. Then run an amplified sound source through it and hold a magnet close to hear it play. Sewing the coil takes longer than you might think! Here some videos of what the speaker sounds like: Here some links to furt...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:14:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Atari-Punk-Stick/
Atari Punk Stick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/QVNY/H8TTO3WX/F8EQVNYH8TTO3WX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/QVNY/H8TTO3WX/F8EQVNYH8TTO3WX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/QVNY/H8TTO3WX/F8EQVNYH8TTO3WX.SMALL.jpg patdoherty      The Atari Punk Console is a classic 8-bit noise maker. It is easy to build and requires very few components- ones that are readily available at your local electronic supplier, such as Radio Shack. The problem with the Atari Punk Console is the interface; knobs can be fun but only keep me entert...
By: patdoherty

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2012 19:03:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Singing-Dot-Matrix-Smiley/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/DCDG/H8RVCWKX/F0ADCDGH8RVCWKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/DCDG/H8RVCWKX/F0ADCDGH8RVCWKX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/DCDG/H8RVCWKX/F0ADCDGH8RVCWKX.SMALL.jpg hobbyman This instructable is about a small circuit which displays a smiley on a LED matrix, singing with the music input. The circuit schematic, pcb and component placement files are included in the instructable. The DS 1820 in the circuit is NOT necessary though I added it for future use. The...
By: hobbyman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2012 06:32:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tangible-Music-Player-RFID-card-controlled-iPodTo/
Tangible Music Player: RFID card controlled iPodTouch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/D3H8/H7URGNPG/FHWD3H8H7URGNPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/D3H8/H7URGNPG/FHWD3H8H7URGNPG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/D3H8/H7URGNPG/FHWD3H8H7URGNPG.SMALL.jpg XenonJohn What is it? This is an Arduino based iPod hack audio project that allows you to select tracks for playback from an attached iPod Touch simply by placing cards on flat upper surface of the machine: The cards can be placed in small plastic boxes with a picture of the album cover on one side to make s...
By: XenonJohn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 14:20:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-noise-machines/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/GNQ6/H7URAYXO/F8EGNQ6H7URAYXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/GNQ6/H7URAYXO/F8EGNQ6H7URAYXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/GNQ6/H7URAYXO/F8EGNQ6H7URAYXO.SMALL.jpg madshobye As a part of being an artist in residence at Instructables, I took it upon myself to build of couple of noise machines / music boxes. My interest lies in designing objects that would enable people to explore the world of sound synthesis and for me to get a better understanding on how the different i...
By: madshobye

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 02:34:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Algorithmic-noise-machine/
Algorithmic noise machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/MLDA/H7UR7GUQ/FY2MLDAH7UR7GUQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/MLDA/H7UR7GUQ/FY2MLDAH7UR7GUQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/MLDA/H7UR7GUQ/FY2MLDAH7UR7GUQ.SMALL.jpg madshobye This project is a part of experiments done while doing an artist in residence at Instructables. You can see the other projects here. You can use bit-shifting as an alternative way of creating "music". This principle enables you to squeeze as much processing power as possible out of the Arduino whil...
By: madshobye

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 13:03:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Matrix-sound-machine-Generative-music-with-a-part/
Matrix sound machine: Generative music with a particle system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/HTMW/H7URAWZY/FMBHTMWH7URAWZY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/HTMW/H7URAWZY/FMBHTMWH7URAWZY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/HTMW/H7URAWZY/FMBHTMWH7URAWZY.SMALL.jpg madshobye This project is a part of experiments done while doing an artist in residence at Instructables. You can see the other projects here. Creating emergent patterns that can be converted into sounds fascinates me. So this is my first experiment in building an arduino platform for creating such patterns....
By: madshobye

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 13:02:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Audio-Input/
Arduino Audio Input - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/T20G/H742PPP8/FK4T20GH742PPP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/T20G/H742PPP8/FK4T20GH742PPP8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/T20G/H742PPP8/FK4T20GH742PPP8.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Send sound into your Arduino.  This Instructable will show you how to prepare audio so that it can be sampled and processed by an Arduino to make sound responsive projects and audio effects.  (This article is a companion to another Instructable I've written about building an audio output circuit for...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Oct 2012 01:26:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Audio-Output/
Arduino Audio Output - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/ZNXP/H7KZ2FVW/F8GZNXPH7KZ2FVW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/ZNXP/H7KZ2FVW/F8GZNXPH7KZ2FVW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/ZNXP/H7KZ2FVW/F8GZNXPH7KZ2FVW.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Generate sound or output analog voltages with an Arduino.  This Instructable will show you how to set up a really basic digital to analog converter so you can start generating analog waves of all shapes and sizes from a few digital pins on an Arduino.  (This article is a companion to another Instruc...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Oct 2012 01:27:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Robotic-Drum/
Arduino-Controlled Robotic Drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6P0Y/H5TUAQTU/FVQ6P0YH5TUAQTU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6P0Y/H5TUAQTU/FVQ6P0YH5TUAQTU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6P0Y/H5TUAQTU/FVQ6P0YH5TUAQTU.SMALL.jpg randofo For years I have been telling anyone who listens that I was going to build a robotic drum. Most people kind of shrugged indifferently. Even as I built it, most people kind of glanced over at it and conveyed doubtfulness. It seemed like no one but myself was convinced of just how awesome it was goi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:23:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stand-Alone-CD-Player/
Stand Alone CD Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SMALL.jpg MrJentis This is the follow up project from my cd player adapter project I did earlier to make a stand alone cd player. Other computer recycling projects I did were the Case/Safe and the EPFU. Tools and Materials This is my version of how to make a stand alone cd player using your old and useless comput...
By: MrJentis

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Headphones-Jack-Fix-and-make-like-new/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/HJPB/H5ECNGFB/FY3HJPBH5ECNGFB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/HJPB/H5ECNGFB/FY3HJPBH5ECNGFB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/HJPB/H5ECNGFB/FY3HJPBH5ECNGFB.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma We all love music so much and I'm sure we all hate when the audio starts interrupting and ... we loose one of the stereo channels or maybe both. Or those that have music controls can't change the track ... until bend the cable close to the jack. It does not matter how much money you invest in headp...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:31:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SPEAKR/
SPEAKR! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/CUQ9/H5IRWHOF/F9PCUQ9H5IRWHOF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/CUQ9/H5IRWHOF/F9PCUQ9H5IRWHOF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/CUQ9/H5IRWHOF/F9PCUQ9H5IRWHOF.SMALL.jpg powerhousepirates Nature has a way of speaking to us in a way that soothes and revitalizes. Sounds of the wind in various places create low volume tones that we barely hear. They have a certain beauty and randomness to them that are unique to nature.  We've all heard the wind rustling the leaves, hitting our cars, an...
By: powerhousepirates

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:53:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Xylophone/
Arduino Xylophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/UQAX/H4AGIJOD/FQOUQAXH4AGIJOD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/UQAX/H4AGIJOD/FQOUQAXH4AGIJOD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/UQAX/H4AGIJOD/FQOUQAXH4AGIJOD.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura I made a xylophone that uses an Arduino Mega to detect when a note is struck, and generate MIDI output. This project is wondeful because I essentially made a xylophone, a drumkit, and any other MIDI controlled sound instrument, with one tool. The following steps  will outline what I used to mak...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:26:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Metronome/
Electronic Metronome - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/QTYO/H4AG5KPF/F6QQTYOH4AG5KPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/QTYO/H4AG5KPF/F6QQTYOH4AG5KPF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/QTYO/H4AG5KPF/F6QQTYOH4AG5KPF.SMALL.jpg cmonaco3 I had toyed with the idea of making a metronome a while ago when my girlfriend’s metronome broke. Instead of buying a new one I suggested making one. After a bit of research and preliminary work I decided that between the time it would take to develop and my lack of skills in electronics that I woul...
By: cmonaco3

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:43:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RFI-DJ-MP3-Playing-RFID-Thing/
RFI-DJ: MP3 Playing RFID Thing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/ZPKO/H4AGLSS8/FATZPKOH4AGLSS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/ZPKO/H4AGLSS8/FATZPKOH4AGLSS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/ZPKO/H4AGLSS8/FATZPKOH4AGLSS8.SMALL.jpg alecnotalex The RFI-DJ is a USB device for playing MP3 files from your computer. You have a set of RFID cards, each one with a song name written on it. You choose a card and place it on the RFI-DJ, and your computer will play that song. Its magic! Actually, it's not magic. It uses an Arduino and an ID-12 RFID ...
By: alecnotalex

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:56:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Listen-Control-Audio-while-Showering/
Listen & Control Audio (Music) while Showering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/S4AQ/H4AGJ4CR/F2CS4AQH4AGJ4CR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/S4AQ/H4AGJ4CR/F2CS4AQH4AGJ4CR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/S4AQ/H4AGJ4CR/F2CS4AQH4AGJ4CR.SMALL.jpg fitzbrian20 This project allows you to control a smart phone or audio device that has Bluetooth (BT) capabilities, playing to a speaker installed inside a shower. Amplifier Build a mono amplifier. Mount on a single gang face place with volume control. This volume control will be rarely used as the BT devic...
By: fitzbrian20

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 23:23:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dice-Speakers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/CAL9/H1ZG7J46/FGECAL9H1ZG7J46.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/CAL9/H1ZG7J46/FGECAL9H1ZG7J46.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/CAL9/H1ZG7J46/FGECAL9H1ZG7J46.SMALL.jpg Alex Loftie This is my GCSE Design and Technology project. It is a nice pair of green dice speakers they are very bright and very cool. The speakers work on mains or battery power. It is quite a cool project but it is quite long.  I am going to post a instructable of it but there are many steps and it will take...
By: Alex Loftie

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 06:13:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-stereo-Installation-NO-HEAD-UNIT/
Custom stereo Installation NO HEAD UNIT - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/8Y02/GZXW8AJB/FP38Y02GZXW8AJB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/8Y02/GZXW8AJB/FP38Y02GZXW8AJB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/8Y02/GZXW8AJB/FP38Y02GZXW8AJB.SMALL.jpg bryanbrutherford The following is the process in which i built a custom stereo for my 1967 Citroen Ami6. Because of modifications to the car by previous owners i was able to take some liberties in the installation but i wanted the install to be largely unobtrusive on the overall appearance of the car. I have a long...
By: bryanbrutherford

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:28:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Box-with-a-Music-Lock/
Box with a Music Lock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/T9U0/H0FLNR8C/F5FT9U0H0FLNR8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/T9U0/H0FLNR8C/F5FT9U0H0FLNR8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/T9U0/H0FLNR8C/F5FT9U0H0FLNR8C.SMALL.jpg basil.shikin There are a lot of locks out there. There are locks open with a key, with a combination of digits, with various bodily parts, or with a correct geolocation. I decided to make a lock that I have not seen yet. Since I am learning to play piano an idea for this project came quite naturally. I decided t...
By: basil.shikin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:53:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/airmonica-a-free-air-musical-instrument/
airmonica - a free-air musical instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/4APV/GZ6I5VMM/FKJ4APVGZ6I5VMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/4APV/GZ6I5VMM/FKJ4APVGZ6I5VMM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/4APV/GZ6I5VMM/FKJ4APVGZ6I5VMM.SMALL.jpg flashular improvise + harmonize + customize The airmonica is a easy-to-learn tweakable musical instrument that you can use to perform harmonic musical ditties by accompanying a tri-tone arpeggiator. There are endless opportunities to expand the airmonica in any way that will make it your your own custom in...
By: flashular

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 12:17:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bend-an-Optical-Mouse-to-hear-surface-textures/
Bend/hack an Optical Mouse to hear surface textures. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SMALL.jpg ZVUHO A VIDEO DEMO OF THE MOUSE WORKING: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luZazXOj9Mc You will hear a pen drawing, the newspaper, wooden planks, marble. Just move the modified mouse over it. It may prove usefull for blind people. Anything but solid colors will sound. Im working on makeing it convert unifo...
By: ZVUHO

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:39:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Super-Bad-Rave-Mask-LED/
How to Make a Super-Bad Rave Mask (LED) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/JNZ8/GYDLTZHK/FCSJNZ8GYDLTZHK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/JNZ8/GYDLTZHK/FCSJNZ8GYDLTZHK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/JNZ8/GYDLTZHK/FCSJNZ8GYDLTZHK.SMALL.jpg gardnsound This instructable will show you the ins and outs of making a simple rave mask that is sure to impress your buddies/girlfriends. You will need: A welding mask A LED kit Solder Soldering iron Spare wire Heat shrink jackets Batteries Zip ties A switch Glue Sorry in advance for the sideways pictures....
By: gardnsound

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 16:29:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Googly-Sound-Looking-back/
Googly Sound (Looking back!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/0KP8/GXUZMPRD/FE60KP8GXUZMPRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/0KP8/GXUZMPRD/FE60KP8GXUZMPRD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/0KP8/GXUZMPRD/FE60KP8GXUZMPRD.SMALL.jpg bricabracwizard I saw these beautiful horns (Indian taxi horns, minus rubber bulb) at the market going for $20, I saw the chance for a new kind of sound from my iPhone!  The horns on this device look a bit like snails eyes on stalks!  If you like this I have created other artefacts which I don't have instructables ...
By: bricabracwizard

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:53:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Meow-Keyboard-Output-Jack/
Meowsic Keyboard Output Jack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/LRVH/GXL5ONMS/FHGLRVHGXL5ONMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/LRVH/GXL5ONMS/FHGLRVHGXL5ONMS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/LRVH/GXL5ONMS/FHGLRVHGXL5ONMS.SMALL.jpg randofo When Wilgubeast told me about the supremely annoying Meowsic Keyboard that played cat meows instead of tones, I knew I had to have one. Two days before Christmas I obsessively tracked it down to Target. I then obsessively visited five stores overrun with tumultuous hordes of holiday shoppers until I...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:10:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MP3-Interface-for-Arduino-Cheap-and-Easy/
MP3 Interface for Arduino: Cheap and Easy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/LCG3/GXUZEIEY/FWALCG3GXUZEIEY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/LCG3/GXUZEIEY/FWALCG3GXUZEIEY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/LCG3/GXUZEIEY/FWALCG3GXUZEIEY.SMALL.jpg dresch I have added a follow-on to this Instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Easy-MP3-Shield-for-Arduino/ The follow-on shows you how to design, etch and build a PCB shield to connect the MP3 to the Arduino. Replaces the analog switches with a 74HC244. SIngle layer board with large surfa...
By: dresch

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:04:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Jerrycan-speakers/
Jerrycan speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/6S4P/GX5XKGYY/F356S4PGX5XKGYY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/6S4P/GX5XKGYY/F356S4PGX5XKGYY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/6S4P/GX5XKGYY/F356S4PGX5XKGYY.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier Jerrycans are beautiful. Their shape is functional and iconic. With the price of the fuel being so high, you can't afford to have a leak in your container. If it's the case, here is a simple idea that could interest you. Walking home a few days ago, I found an old set of speakers in my neighboor's t...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2012 11:09:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Amplify-Radio/
'Amplify' : Radio Hack. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SMALL.jpg JackGFisher ‘Amplify’ is a revolutionary device that allows you to turn your guitar amplifier, into a radio in seconds! Whether you’re a guitar nut, roadie, or just fancy a change from your typical radio to get the traffic reports, Amplify is perfect. It’s small enough to throw in your bag, and elegant in its o...
By: JackGFisher

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:31:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/More-Aesthetic-Hard-Drive-Speaker/
More Aesthetic Hard Drive Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FNG/OZ55/FQEET2JYL9C/FNGOZ55FQEET2JYL9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNG/OZ55/FQEET2JYL9C/FNGOZ55FQEET2JYL9C.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNG/OZ55/FQEET2JYL9C/FNGOZ55FQEET2JYL9C.SMALL.jpg leevonk A way to make a speaker out of a hard drive that actually looks really elegant. Video included. I think the original 'hard drive speaker' idea came from Afrotech a couple years ago:http://www.afrotechmods.com/cheap/hdspeakers/hdspeakers.htm Open the Hard Drive If your hard drive is held together...
By: leevonk

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