http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 06:49:15 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/Electromechanical-Transducer-Out-of-a-Polystyrene-/
Electromechanical Transducer Out of a Polystyrene Conical Section! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FPK/4XQV/F52STO8P/FPK4XQVF52STO8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPK/4XQV/F52STO8P/FPK4XQVF52STO8P.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPK/4XQV/F52STO8P/FPK4XQVF52STO8P.SMALL.jpg Bookburn "A what?" you ask. An "electromechanical transducer" refers to the type of speakers we are most familiar with; a permanent magnet and an electromagnet wildly vibrating to produce sound. And by "polystyrene conical section" I mean plastic cup. Whatever this is, it is not an Instructable on how to ...
By: Bookburn

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2007 20:50:32 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/How-to-Make-LEDs-Flash-to-Music-with-an-Arduino/
How to Make LEDs Flash to Music with an Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/9PEI/GF7B36TS/FXF9PEIGF7B36TS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/9PEI/GF7B36TS/FXF9PEIGF7B36TS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/9PEI/GF7B36TS/FXF9PEIGF7B36TS.SMALL.jpg Hyrulian This is a guide to make an LED flashing circuit that "beats" to an mp3 file on your computer, which can add an awesome effect to any sound-related device, or even your room (if you extend the concept with LED drivers or plenty of resistors/transistors). The LED flashing circuit makes use of the Min...
By: Hyrulian

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:30:18 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/Building-A-Stereo-Tube-Amp/
Building A Stereo Tube Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/KGZJ/FINOAOT9/FYSKGZJFINOAOT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/KGZJ/FINOAOT9/FYSKGZJFINOAOT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/KGZJ/FINOAOT9/FYSKGZJFINOAOT9.SMALL.jpg thobson Ever wanted to build a highly dangerous, inefficient, yet awesomely retro piece of electronics? Well, I have. That's pretty much what a tube amp is. Vacuum tubes are old electronic components that act like transistors, controlling a lot of current with a little current. You usually hear about tubes ...
By: thobson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:56:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Raspberry-Pi-Media-Panel-fka-Digita/
How to Make a Raspberry Pi Media Panel (fka Digital Photo Frame) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SMALL.jpg andyjagoe The goal of this project was to create a low cost Raspberry Pi Media Panel--a nice looking screen that could stand in the living room or attach to the refrigerator with the primary purpose of streaming personal photo and video content full time, but also be able to do some other cool things when nee...
By: andyjagoe

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:45:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LAZERZZZZZZ/
LAZERZZZZZZ!!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/RRO4/HF23MZHN/FE9RRO4HF23MZHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/RRO4/HF23MZHN/FE9RRO4HF23MZHN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/RRO4/HF23MZHN/FE9RRO4HF23MZHN.SMALL.jpg Scre3nface This tutorial is how to make a lazersynth with the FL Studios Harmor preset. 1 First go and select the preset: DEFAULT 2 Next click on this little box and change the volume Envelope to what is shown. 3 Next change the PLUCK nob to about 80% ( same as shown below ) (if you want a much shorte...
By: Scre3nface

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:37:26 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/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/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/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/SPKR-MiK--How-to-make-a-microphone-from-a-speaker/
SPKR MiK: How to make a microphone from a speaker. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FO6/0ME2/F7YPXGTT/FO60ME2F7YPXGTT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO6/0ME2/F7YPXGTT/FO60ME2F7YPXGTT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO6/0ME2/F7YPXGTT/FO60ME2F7YPXGTT.SMALL.jpg Aud1073cH How to make an inexpensive microphone capable of picking up low frequencies that doubles as a speaker and direct box.The large diaphragm of this microphone will pick up more of the low frequencies when recording a kick drum or bass guitar.Sound recording engineers have been using this trick for year...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:20:50 PDT 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/Arduino-Play-The-Piezo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/6P73/HBHGITYT/FSN6P73HBHGITYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/6P73/HBHGITYT/FSN6P73HBHGITYT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/6P73/HBHGITYT/FSN6P73HBHGITYT.SMALL.jpg sebrub Play The Piezo ! The aim of this project is to generate music through motion thanks to accelerometers. - 1 3-axis accelerometer - 1 arduino card - 1 speaker - 1 song able to challenge the crap sound of the speaker The code is basic : the song rhythm is implemented and before each time step, the gl...
By: sebrub

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 06:01:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-Responsive-LED-Painting-on-the-relatively-c/
Sound-Responsive LED Painting (on the relatively cheap) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/41OW/HC9M3NKS/FQ641OWHC9M3NKS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/41OW/HC9M3NKS/FQ641OWHC9M3NKS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/41OW/HC9M3NKS/FQ641OWHC9M3NKS.SMALL.jpg minderbinder This instructable will show you how to make a triptych painting with LED lights that respond to music. I will be honest and say that this isn't the first project like this, but this is how I made this one and it's relatively cheaper than other projects I've seen like this, which ended up with an ove...
By: minderbinder

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:00:54 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/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/Easy-Custom-Fit-Earphones/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SMALL.jpg Meeknok This project enables you to make your own custom earphones the easy way. No drilling or delicate work required.  This is based on MDHGuys "Custom Fit Earbuds" , iLovegm's "Making a custom in-ear monitor"  and mikey77's "How to make your own Sugru alternative" .  Having tried the other tutorials on...
By: Meeknok

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:10:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MP3-to-MIDI-Windows-only/
MP3 to MIDI (Windows only) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/0IHC/FBVHEUFX/FLC0IHCFBVHEUFX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/0IHC/FBVHEUFX/FLC0IHCFBVHEUFX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/0IHC/FBVHEUFX/FLC0IHCFBVHEUFX.SMALL.jpg jdlink This is a demo for converting an MP3 to MIDI. BUT a big disclaimer...this worked for me with 1 instrument. I recorded live piano music into a digi-recorder. Then processed the MP3. This process is a handy way to transcribe music (see limitations). This Instructable requires that you install two fr...
By: jdlink

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:30:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/xmas-box-ArduinoioBridge-internet-controlled-Chr/
xmas-box: Arduino/ioBridge internet controlled Christmas lights and music show - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/4DRU/G2HDZMYJ/FMK4DRUG2HDZMYJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/4DRU/G2HDZMYJ/FMK4DRUG2HDZMYJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/4DRU/G2HDZMYJ/FMK4DRUG2HDZMYJ.SMALL.jpg noelportugal My xmas-box project consists of an internet controlled Christmas lights and music show. A Christmas song can be requested on-line which is then put in a queue and played in the order it was requested. The music is transmitted on an FM station within a 300 ft radius from my house.  The xmas-box has ...
By: noelportugal

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:50:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/External-Xbox-360-Hard-Drive-HDD/
External Xbox 360 Hard Drive (HDD) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/KI6V/FT7PQKLM/F06KI6VFT7PQKLM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/KI6V/FT7PQKLM/F06KI6VFT7PQKLM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/KI6V/FT7PQKLM/F06KI6VFT7PQKLM.SMALL.jpg The magical duct tape kid This instructable is on how to create your own external Xbox 360 hard drive. This hard drive can be used to store: Music, videos, photos, a much more! Supplies What you need for this instructable is:1 Xbox 3601 external hard drive1 USB cable1 Power cable ( if your external hard drive requires it)...
By: The magical duct tape kid

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:09:14 PDT 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/Christmas-Lights-to-Music-Using-Arduino/
Christmas Lights to Music Using Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/8X2P/G33OXMUH/FYB8X2PG33OXMUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/8X2P/G33OXMUH/FYB8X2PG33OXMUH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/8X2P/G33OXMUH/FYB8X2PG33OXMUH.SMALL.jpg MRedmon My wife and I have wanted to create our own lights-set-to-music show for the last few holiday seasons.  Inspired by the two Instructables below, we decided to finally get started this year and decorate our RV.  We wanted an all-in-one controller (lights AND music) but didn't need it to be controllab...
By: MRedmon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:29:53 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/Nixie-Tube-Music-Visualizer/
Nixie Tube Music Visualizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F29/ADT2/GJQEKAG7/F29ADT2GJQEKAG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F29/ADT2/GJQEKAG7/F29ADT2GJQEKAG7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F29/ADT2/GJQEKAG7/F29ADT2GJQEKAG7.SMALL.jpg Senator Penguin A hypnotizing music visualizer inspired by those little bars in the top of iTunes. Fourteen Russian IN-13 Nixie bargraph tubes are used as the display. The length that each nixie tube lights up represents the volume of a certain frequency in the music, 7 different bands for both the left and right ...
By: Senator Penguin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:36:53 PDT 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/Make-Music-Controlled-Christmas-Lights/
Make Music Controlled Christmas Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif gigafide Make music controlled Christmas lights for very cheap. This uses very basic parts. This idea was not originated by me. It is a derivative of Rybitski's design located herehere. Parts List -Old Speakers-Solid State Relay (buy at DigiKey.com)buy at DigiKey.com)-Excess power cord taken from some ol...
By: gigafide

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:41:10 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/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-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/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/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/A-wearable-sound-to-light-display-without-a-micro/
A wearable sound-to-light display, without a microprocessor - the Musicator Junior. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SMALL.gif qs Smaller than the 9-volt battery that powers it, the Musicator Jr. displays the sound it 'hears' (through the Electret Microphone) as fluctuating light bars. Small enough to fit in your shirt pocket, it can also be placed on a flat surface to monitor the sound levels around it. An alkaline battery ...
By: qs

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:37:00 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/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/Adding-a-direct-line-in-to-your-car-stereo-for-an-/
Adding a direct line-in to your car stereo for an iPod/mp3 player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/7JQM/FPIOLR5G/FZZ7JQMFPIOLR5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/7JQM/FPIOLR5G/FZZ7JQMFPIOLR5G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/7JQM/FPIOLR5G/FZZ7JQMFPIOLR5G.SMALL.jpg pickingrin This instructable will show you how to add an auxiliary input, like a headphone jack, to your car so you can listen to an iPod/mp3 player/GPS or anything that has a line-out through your cars stereo. While I will be adding it on my '99 Chevy Suburban, it can very easily be done on almost all cars...
By: pickingrin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:50:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mixtape-Redux/
Mixtape Redux - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/KAWY/GPLJ286H/FR8KAWYGPLJ286H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/KAWY/GPLJ286H/FR8KAWYGPLJ286H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/KAWY/GPLJ286H/FR8KAWYGPLJ286H.SMALL.jpg laxap As a teenager, in the gone all-analog era, I spent hours and hours making mixtapes. It went like this: If you like somebody, make and give this person a mixtape. If you want to show your rebellion and test your parents, make yourself some mixtapes and manage to have them played in the car. All the...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 22:26:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Floating-water-proof-speakers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/TKPO/GPAS2ZWS/FD4TKPOGPAS2ZWS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/TKPO/GPAS2ZWS/FD4TKPOGPAS2ZWS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/TKPO/GPAS2ZWS/FD4TKPOGPAS2ZWS.SMALL.jpg namrac Was planning a canoe trip with some friends when I stumbled on another instructable of water proof speakers that float. Seemed easy enough to do so I decided to give it a go. I don't eat that much ketchup, so I went with the container I had lying around, a Dutch Boy paint bucket. I used an old pair ...
By: namrac

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:24:24 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:00:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-DIY-2500-Soundproof-HiFi-Headphones/
DIY - $25.00 Soundproof HiFi Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/MDTY/GJHVL5GI/FQ9MDTYGJHVL5GI.SMALL.jpg dsjackson1 Mowing, chainsawing, jack-hammering, running compressors, etc.  Wouldn't it be nice if you could listen to music or podcasts while you're doing these loud tasks?  Want to actually hear your iPod? This DIY article will show you step-by-step how to construct completely soundproof, high fidelity headp...
By: dsjackson1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:25:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Box-1/
LED Music Light Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/GI7L/GO6UXV31/F7UGI7LGO6UXV31.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/GI7L/GO6UXV31/F7UGI7LGO6UXV31.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/GI7L/GO6UXV31/F7UGI7LGO6UXV31.SMALL.jpg kaba1 I built this for a school art project to compare the similarities and differences between art and science. It was inspired by Walter Giers' work. The three strips of LEDs and another ring in the middle, all respond to music which comes from either a source in the room, or an iPod or CD player plugg...
By: kaba1

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