http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 01:28:27 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-working-homemade-arduino-joystick/
Cheap working homemade arduino joystick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/QWWT/HF24095R/F0MQWWTHF24095R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/QWWT/HF24095R/F0MQWWTHF24095R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/QWWT/HF24095R/F0MQWWTHF24095R.SMALL.jpg Bartuss Hello everyone! Today I present you : Arduino Joystick! One day I was checking the inside of old joystick. System wasn't that hard to understand, so I thought of making my of system. The whole build is made only by me. I didn't check the internet pages about joysticks etc. What is it? It's a sim...
By: Bartuss

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 02:21:42 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/Simple-wireless-temperature-sensor-updating-web-si/
Simple wireless temperature sensor updating web site with electric imp and Thermistor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/F9U8/HAQ3BX8I/FZVF9U8HAQ3BX8I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/F9U8/HAQ3BX8I/FZVF9U8HAQ3BX8I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/F9U8/HAQ3BX8I/FZVF9U8HAQ3BX8I.SMALL.jpg tvdl This is a small project to get you started with the electric imp and a Thermistor so you can see how you can get temperature readings updating live on a web site. This instructable will address both the hardware and the web site along with all the parts in between. I've tried to keep it as simple as...
By: tvdl

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:19:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Follow-Focus-for-DSLRs/
DIY Follow Focus for DSLRs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/ETQO/HAQ2YRLX/FWOETQOHAQ2YRLX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/ETQO/HAQ2YRLX/FWOETQOHAQ2YRLX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/ETQO/HAQ2YRLX/FWOETQOHAQ2YRLX.SMALL.jpg tenzijth With HD video being all the rage, I thought I'd share how I made a simple follow focus for my DSLR. There are several different ways to do this, I know I've seen a couple of other DIYs for the same thing on youtube (e.g. using rubber bands, jar openers), but I made mine with the materials I had lyin...
By: tenzijth

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:33:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Reverse-Lens-Macro-Photography/
Reverse Lens Macro Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/S3H4/H9G0WESN/F4HS3H4H9G0WESN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/S3H4/H9G0WESN/F4HS3H4H9G0WESN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/S3H4/H9G0WESN/F4HS3H4H9G0WESN.SMALL.jpg killerjackalope After making the teeny tiny rocket engine I figured I should do this - all the photos were reverse lens macros... For anybody new to photography, or for the odd macro this is an awesome thing to try, it's tricky to master and very time consuming, or at least I seem to end up really in to it. You ge...
By: killerjackalope

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:18:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Breadboarding-The-Darlington-Pair/
Breadboarding: The Darlington Pair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/JW7K/H7ZPBXL9/FXTJW7KH7ZPBXL9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/JW7K/H7ZPBXL9/FXTJW7KH7ZPBXL9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/JW7K/H7ZPBXL9/FXTJW7KH7ZPBXL9.SMALL.jpg KJ4ZVQ Recently, iv found myself surfing Ibles, and noticed alot of simple circuits, but few show, or even better, explain the fundamental circuit of  the Darlington Pair. I plan, by the time that you have flipped through this article, to have shed a great deal of light on this great circuit for the beginn...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 14:09:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-speaker-from-scratch/
Build your own speaker from scratch! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/KTB3/H74309M5/FMZKTB3H74309M5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/KTB3/H74309M5/FMZKTB3H74309M5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/KTB3/H74309M5/FMZKTB3H74309M5.SMALL.jpg aeszok After stumbling across a couple of tutorials I decided I would try and build my own speaker. This attempt succeeded and it surprised me at how well it  actually played. This is a lot of fun and can be built for next to nothing.  It's also really great to show younger children and students to explain...
By: aeszok

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 01:24:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Skitter/
Simple Bots: Skitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/EB85/GWKKMMHG/FOTEB85GWKKMMHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/EB85/GWKKMMHG/FOTEB85GWKKMMHG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/EB85/GWKKMMHG/FOTEB85GWKKMMHG.SMALL.jpg randofo Skitter Bot came into this world as result of a chain reaction of exploded of cosmic energy. By current estimates, this chain reaction took roughly 13.7 billion years to complete. When put into such context, it becomes quite clear just how long it takes for near-perfect walking scrub brush bot to ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:10:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-see-alpha-particles/
How to see alpha particles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/PPOO/H672M0A3/FYPPPOOH672M0A3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/PPOO/H672M0A3/FYPPPOOH672M0A3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/PPOO/H672M0A3/FYPPPOOH672M0A3.SMALL.jpg Higgs Boson I've been looking for a simple experiment I could do involving physics that I already had all of the materials for. After a bit of searching online I came across a project on inventgeek.com using a webcam and smoke detector, and of course I had to build it. basically you will be able to see small wh...
By: Higgs Boson

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 14:40:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Changing-LED-Tree/
Color Changing LED Tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/I290/H6DWVKBC/FJHI290H6DWVKBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/I290/H6DWVKBC/FJHI290H6DWVKBC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/I290/H6DWVKBC/FJHI290H6DWVKBC.SMALL.jpg xBacon Ever wanted an LED tree? Well now you can have your LED tree and eat it too (no, wait, you probably shouldn't)... Gather the parts You will need: 1x ATtiny85 10x male header pins Solid core wire, 2 colors A bunch of LEDs 1x Arduino Uno to program the ATtiny Program the ATtiny To prep the Ard...
By: xBacon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:19:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Buck/
Simple Bots: Buck - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/5WDA/GXDWPO5E/FQS5WDAGXDWPO5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/5WDA/GXDWPO5E/FQS5WDAGXDWPO5E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/5WDA/GXDWPO5E/FQS5WDAGXDWPO5E.SMALL.jpg randofo Just like a bull, a bronco, and a ninja, Buck has a lot of kick. With spring-loaded feet, this noisy little bot does a lot of stomping about. Everywhere Buck goes, commotion ensues. This keeps people on their toes, which is a good attribute for any bot to have. Get th...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:40:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bot-Switches-Sensors-and-Modules/
Simple Bot Switches, Sensors, and Modules - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/PLM1/H58PK68F/FF4PLM1H58PK68F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/PLM1/H58PK68F/FF4PLM1H58PK68F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/PLM1/H58PK68F/FF4PLM1H58PK68F.SMALL.jpg randofo Sometimes we want to add some complexity to our Simple Bots so that the motors do more than spin in one direction. This is where switches, sensors and modules come in. These tools allow us to not only change the direction of the motor, but also vary the speed and toggle the motors on and off. These...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:24:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Scoop/
Simple Bots: Scoop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ACOS/GXGHL6S1/FH4ACOSGXGHL6S1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ACOS/GXGHL6S1/FH4ACOSGXGHL6S1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ACOS/GXGHL6S1/FH4ACOSGXGHL6S1.SMALL.jpg randofo There are so many Simple Bots that sweep and scrub, that I felt it only appropriate to make one that picks up after them. Scoop does just that. It pushes itself around and systematically scoops up whatever lies in its path. Well... maybe "systematically" is too strong of a word to use in describi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:00:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrically-Insulated-Altoids-Tin/
Electrically Insulated Altoids Tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/CXBF/H5IRWVWA/FE5CXBFH5IRWVWA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/CXBF/H5IRWVWA/FE5CXBFH5IRWVWA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/CXBF/H5IRWVWA/FE5CXBFH5IRWVWA.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos Ah yes, it's time for another Instructable involving an Altoids tin...  But this time it's not about what's inside the Altoids tin, it's about the Altoids tin itself.  In all its greatness, the Altoids tin we all know and love has one rather major flaw for DIY electronics use: it's electrically cond...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:47:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ATtiny854525-LED-dice-Super-simple-and-CHEAP/
ATtiny85/45/25 LED dice (Super simple and CHEAP!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/MJXP/H5ENPRXE/FE9MJXPH5ENPRXE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/MJXP/H5ENPRXE/FE9MJXPH5ENPRXE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/MJXP/H5ENPRXE/FE9MJXPH5ENPRXE.SMALL.jpg xBacon If you have looked at my 5 LED ATtiny85 POV display, we programmed the ATtiny with the Arduino. (If you haven't seen it, click here) We will be doing the same thing for this LED Dice project. The total parts cost for this project is about $5-$10. (Not including the Arduino board and the tools.) It...
By: xBacon

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Aug 2012 09:05:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Skull-Display/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ZM0W/H4ZN4TEE/FR5ZM0WH4ZN4TEE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ZM0W/H4ZN4TEE/FR5ZM0WH4ZN4TEE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ZM0W/H4ZN4TEE/FR5ZM0WH4ZN4TEE.SMALL.jpg EricRaines  Before I begin I would like to note that this instructable does not condone killing animals in the sake of later displaying them. I acquire my specimens from nature without killing them; AKA scavenging. This Instructable was not made to discuss the ethics of killing animals for display or profit, r...
By: EricRaines

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:37:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Graphing-values-in-Arduino-the-EASY-way/
Graphing values in Arduino, the EASY way! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Sometimes when you're testing a sensor or debugging a value in an Arduino project, you want to see something other than numbers flying by in the Serial Monitor. However, you want to get the sensor working quickly, and you don't want to take the time to write code to graph it or display it in an intr...
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 08:49:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/An-Introduction/
Electric S.P.A.D. Drone 0.1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/261M/H3IHU85D/FT0261MH3IHU85D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/261M/H3IHU85D/FT0261MH3IHU85D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/261M/H3IHU85D/FT0261MH3IHU85D.SMALL.jpg erwxyz I've always wanted to build one of them R/C Aircraft but never knew how to start off. Then I heard of this great website called spadtothebone.com which for some reason has been closed down, over there they had this lovely little plan for a Glow engine plane called the GNAT. I loved the plan but it w...
By: erwxyz

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2012 04:54:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ArduSensor-Fun-Pack/
ArduSensor Fun Pack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/8M9Y/H2WEVXPR/F7S8M9YH2WEVXPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/8M9Y/H2WEVXPR/F7S8M9YH2WEVXPR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/8M9Y/H2WEVXPR/F7S8M9YH2WEVXPR.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow ArduSensors are open source plug-in-play sensors for Arduino.  These were originally made for beginners to get started with Arduino, a very cool electronics prototyping platform, but anyone can use them.  I still play around with them all of the time, and I bet a ton of people that are experienced w...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:55:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Celebrity-3D-Models-in-No-Time/
Celebrity 3D Models in No Time - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/EXVI/H2WEJN33/FYCEXVIH2WEJN33.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/EXVI/H2WEJN33/FYCEXVIH2WEJN33.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/EXVI/H2WEJN33/FYCEXVIH2WEJN33.SMALL.jpg randofo Making 3D models of celebrities is easier than you think! All you need is a digital camera (preferably with a flash), 123D Catch, and a local wax museum. With little money and effort, you can get dozens of license free 3D celebrity models in a matter of hours. The best part about this modeling metho...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:16:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Easy-Camera-Strap/
Cheap and Easy Camera Strap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/M0KU/H2MYIWU6/FZFM0KUH2MYIWU6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/M0KU/H2MYIWU6/FZFM0KUH2MYIWU6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/M0KU/H2MYIWU6/FZFM0KUH2MYIWU6.SMALL.jpg Nano_Burger Ahhh, the joys of trailing edge technology!  The venerable Canon EOS D60 took 2002 by storm with its "low" price of just $3,000.  A decade later, you can pick up one for about a hundred dollars.  A 97% decrease in price (about 10% a year).  Almost the same performance as your 401k! After a decade, ...
By: Nano_Burger

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 04:55:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-pocket-knife-sharpener-2/
How to make a homemade pocket knife sharpener #2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/95C8/H1ZG6Z8H/FM095C8H1ZG6Z8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/95C8/H1ZG6Z8H/FM095C8H1ZG6Z8H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/95C8/H1ZG6Z8H/FM095C8H1ZG6Z8H.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 Here is a picture of the finished sharpener ready to start sharpening small knives.. Knife holder plans Here is the illustration  plan i drew  for making the knife blade holder. pocket knive blade holder fabrication Pic#1  Shows  me milling   the 3/8 wide slots by  3/4 of a inch long. pic #1,...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 07:44:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-way-to-solder-EL-wire/
Easy way to solder EL wire! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SMALL.jpg Bluelux I'm working on my first EL wire project and I read lots of guides on how to solder the EL wire, all of them warning about cutting through the very thin radial wires that run outside of the phosphorous layer. I tried a few times and it can be tricky, but I think I have a much easier way of doing it....
By: Bluelux

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 17:01:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Light-Switch/
Simple Light Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SMALL.jpg randofo In building Simple Bots, we are going to use a series of photo-coupled devices called modules. But, before we can do this, we need a good photo-couple to use as a light-activated switch. To make one of these switches, we will be using a special OSRAM-brand photo transistor and any standard NPN trans...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:05:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motion-Module/
Motion Module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SMALL.jpg randofo The motion module is the most complex photocoupled device used in Simple Bots. It basically is a light switch coupled with a motion sensing nightlight. When someone in its general area moves, this triggers the sensor, turns on the light, and causes the bot to move. This is a simple way to start addi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 16:27:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wired-control-robot-manual-4x4/
Wired control robot manual - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/2L0S/H19RQR7Q/FM12L0SH19RQR7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/2L0S/H19RQR7Q/FM12L0SH19RQR7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/2L0S/H19RQR7Q/FM12L0SH19RQR7Q.SMALL.jpg Avadhut.Deshmukh Simple Wired  Robot Manual tethered by the control wired,wire 4x2 or 4x4 ! dc gear motor 300rpm-1000rpm ...racing 4x4,robot mod,robot wars fight !If you want to make a robot at your home, let me tell you this. There are basically five types of robots they are:- 1.LEVEL ONE ROBOT (wired robot with 2 ...
By: Avadhut.Deshmukh

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:59:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Simple-Bot-Electronics/
Basic Simple Bots Electronics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SMALL.jpg randofo Before we can build Simple Bots, it is important to have a rudimentary understanding of how electricity works (or does not). Electricity comes in two forms, AC (alternating current), which is like the power that comes from a wall socket, and DC (direct current), which is like the power that comes f...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:44:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Desoldering/
How To: Desoldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/0WWQ/GUYMFYNK/F8S0WWQGUYMFYNK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/0WWQ/GUYMFYNK/F8S0WWQGUYMFYNK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/0WWQ/GUYMFYNK/F8S0WWQGUYMFYNK.SMALL.jpg randofo Once you know how to solder, you are sooner or later going to need to know how to desolder (more likely sooner than later). Desoldering helps you undo all of those terrible soul-crushing soldering mistakes. Desoldering becomes an important skill to possess, because you will need to be able to do i...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:30:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Soldering/
How To: Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SMALL.jpg randofo Learning the basics of soldering is easier than you may think. Follows is a crash course on how to solder two wires together. This is an essential skill to know when just getting started with electronics, and is a skill that is used often when making Simple Bots. This instructable is the entryway i...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Bluetooth-Enabled-Door-Lock-With-Arduino-An/
Easy Bluetooth Enabled Door Lock With Arduino + Android - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G5GB/H0OJ0FQV/FNNG5GBH0OJ0FQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G5GB/H0OJ0FQV/FNNG5GBH0OJ0FQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G5GB/H0OJ0FQV/FNNG5GBH0OJ0FQV.SMALL.jpg Collin Amedee Thanks to everyone who supported this project and voted for it in the Arduino Challenge! I was awarded second prize and hope to participate in more Arduino contests in the near future. This tutorial will explain a simple way to make a password protected bluetooth door lock using your Arduino, which...
By: Collin Amedee

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:20:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Tools-and-Fasteners/
Simple Bots Tools and Fasteners - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/4QLE/H0OIZTLT/FY44QLEH0OIZTLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/4QLE/H0OIZTLT/FY44QLEH0OIZTLT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/4QLE/H0OIZTLT/FY44QLEH0OIZTLT.SMALL.jpg randofo Simple Bots are a series of mechanical creatures made out of commonly available materials. Even if you have no prior experience building robots, you can quickly getting started building Simple Bots. To make Simple Bots, all you need are simple tools. Almost all of the tools we will use in the creat...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:40:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Walker-Robot/
Simple Walker Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3HAS/GZACQBZ9/FFI3HASGZACQBZ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3HAS/GZACQBZ9/FFI3HASGZACQBZ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3HAS/GZACQBZ9/FFI3HASGZACQBZ9.SMALL.jpg randofo Building a simple walking robot is really easy. Don't let the number of steps fool you into believing otherwise. This robot is basically made with a handful of household items and some simple electronics that you can easily pick up at Radioshack. In fact, this robot is entirely zip tied together, ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 08:28:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Sensing-LED-PICAXE-Version/
Light Sensing LED - PICAXE Version - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/TEYI/H0AR6NLZ/FQ9TEYIH0AR6NLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/TEYI/H0AR6NLZ/FQ9TEYIH0AR6NLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/TEYI/H0AR6NLZ/FQ9TEYIH0AR6NLZ.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 A while ago I posted light sensing LED which used the arduino board now it is the same project but using a PICAXE microcontroller.This is the simplest circuit you might have ever seen it only uses a PICAXE microcontroller,a resistor and a LED.A LED not only lights up when power is applied but also p...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:11:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Sonic-Cat-Repeller/
Simple Sonic Cat Repeller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/BO2Q/GZ38JTX7/FTYBO2QGZ38JTX7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/BO2Q/GZ38JTX7/FTYBO2QGZ38JTX7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/BO2Q/GZ38JTX7/FTYBO2QGZ38JTX7.SMALL.jpg Giveitago Cats, teenagers, kids: at least one of them likes to use my garden as a toilet, but fortunately they can all be repelled with some simple electronics. I’m going to use a 555 astable to produce a high frequency square(ish) wave signal that should range from annoying to painful for the “targets”, whil...
By: Giveitago

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:56:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-A-Simple-Joule-Thief-made-easy/
Making A Simple Joule Thief (made easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/UXVH/GWF5TL98/F3GUXVHGWF5TL98.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/UXVH/GWF5TL98/F3GUXVHGWF5TL98.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/UXVH/GWF5TL98/F3GUXVHGWF5TL98.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Today I am showing you how to make a very simple joule thief. A joule thief has many applications, the best gadget that I made with was a "Water Powered Lamp", soon I'm going to post on a guide about it but first I need to post this guide. I used an iPhone 4S as my camera :)))  What Is A Joule Thi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:27:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-simple-USB-light/
Make a simple USB light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F8E/YNJ2/GVXH5KJ7/F8EYNJ2GVXH5KJ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8E/YNJ2/GVXH5KJ7/F8EYNJ2GVXH5KJ7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8E/YNJ2/GVXH5KJ7/F8EYNJ2GVXH5KJ7.SMALL.jpg CaptPikel I've recently acquired a "high end" soldering station so I find myself enjoying soldering lately. That being said, soldering always needs good lighting. I almost always have my computer next to me when I'm working on something so I decided to make a simple little USB light that was easy to manipulat...
By: CaptPikel

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2011 20:32:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Real-time-room-temperature-on-your-Website-no-jav/
Real-time room temperature on your Website (no javascript or server side coding) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/ZW7B/GVCPQVZH/FHOZW7BGVCPQVZH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/ZW7B/GVCPQVZH/FHOZW7BGVCPQVZH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/ZW7B/GVCPQVZH/FHOZW7BGVCPQVZH.SMALL.jpg apasiechnikov This is how to push high resolution real-time data from Arduino-based temperature sensor to your web page without any server-side coding. Arduino is a great device for collecting, storing and transferring data from various sensors but there are times you need to make your data accessible from any p...
By: apasiechnikov

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:13:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/10-watt-amplifier-and-LoudSpeaker/
Pocket 10 watt amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/OB2K/GUVTQXX2/FQ4OB2KGUVTQXX2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/OB2K/GUVTQXX2/FQ4OB2KGUVTQXX2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/OB2K/GUVTQXX2/FQ4OB2KGUVTQXX2.SMALL.jpg Ghild.Zero OK , Hi all .. This my First Project in Instructables ^_^ I am from Indonesia , Here was held 26th SEA Games 2011... GO Indonesia !!! ============================================================= Ok check this out , This is 10 watt amplifier and LoudSpeaker, Let me tell you how I make this thing ...
By: Ghild.Zero

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:08:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-iPhone-Chargers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/C947/GUVTYLOZ/F9GC947GUVTYLOZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/C947/GUVTYLOZ/F9GC947GUVTYLOZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/C947/GUVTYLOZ/F9GC947GUVTYLOZ.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick To recharge your iPhone, you could just use the standard charger that came with it, but what if you can't or just don't want to?  Want an alternative to the traditional?  Look no further, because we have it here!  Whether you want it cheap, simple, solar or portable, we've got it and you need it. So...
By: Penolopy Bulnick

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:48:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-light-seeking-robot-with-555-timing-IC/
Simple light seeking robot with 555 timing IC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/DN3G/GUKARV4Q/FNADN3GGUKARV4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/DN3G/GUKARV4Q/FNADN3GGUKARV4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/DN3G/GUKARV4Q/FNADN3GGUKARV4Q.SMALL.jpg Higgs Boson In this Instructable I will show you how to make a robot that will be able to move towards a near by light source. This project uses a very simple circuit, so just about anyone can make it. I still have several improvements to make on this robot, but this is a good design for people who are new to t...
By: Higgs Boson

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:00:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Simple-Tesla-Coil/
The Simple Tesla Coil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SMALL.jpg MistaStokes This is a guide on how to build a medium sized Tesla coil. I built this one from parts I had laying around, all I had to buy was magnet wire, in all I spent less than $30! For those building their first coil, I would not suggest using this a standalone source of instructions. This is my first coil,...
By: MistaStokes

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:28:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dirt-cheap-Arduino-LED-light-bar/
Dirt cheap Arduino LED light bar! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/4KGN/GU0EEEUM/F6H4KGNGU0EEEUM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/4KGN/GU0EEEUM/F6H4KGNGU0EEEUM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/4KGN/GU0EEEUM/F6H4KGNGU0EEEUM.SMALL.jpg ForgerOfPie This instructable was designed for beginners in mind, but advanced users can easily adapt it to fit their needs and wants. It only uses a few common components, so you shouldn't have much trouble putting this together. It's a good waste of 5 minutes with a satisfying result (at least in my experienc...
By: ForgerOfPie

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:37:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilt-Activated-Switch/
Tilt Activated Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FM8/38D6/SN5EXCFG0AN/FM838D6SN5EXCFG0AN.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM8/38D6/SN5EXCFG0AN/FM838D6SN5EXCFG0AN.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM8/38D6/SN5EXCFG0AN/FM838D6SN5EXCFG0AN.SMALL.jpg frank26080115 It's a 3 position SPDT switch that closes (on) when tilted. Made with 3 pieces of plastic, a washer, and three machine screws + nuts. I made this switch as a hack for a cheap r/c car controller, inspired by the wiimote controlled car.I just realized, this can also double as a pedometer or a shake se...
By: frank26080115

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:45:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/2n3055-flyback-transformer-driver-for-beginners/
2n3055 flyback transformer driver for beginners - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/4I4C/GYUY0RNN/F7H4I4CGYUY0RNN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/4I4C/GYUY0RNN/F7H4I4CGYUY0RNN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/4I4C/GYUY0RNN/F7H4I4CGYUY0RNN.SMALL.jpg Alex1M6 Intro: This instructable will show you how to make a cheap and simple driver circuit in order to get high voltage arcs out of a component called a flyback transformer. A flyback transformer, sometimes called a line output transformer are used in older CRT TV's and computer monitors to produce the ...
By: Alex1M6

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:36:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beauty-Dish-Ring-Flash-How-To/
Beauty Dish / Ring Flash How To - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/IRM8/GQYG5NCO/F5ZIRM8GQYG5NCO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/IRM8/GQYG5NCO/F5ZIRM8GQYG5NCO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/IRM8/GQYG5NCO/F5ZIRM8GQYG5NCO.SMALL.jpg lucasonline4 This is my first instructable, and in it, we will learn how to make a mini beauty dish for your flash.  The materials are cheap and the method is easy .  I've started going into studio photography and I've come across many different lighting setups that involve pricey light systems that seem unnece...
By: lucasonline4

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Aug 2011 07:12:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Backlight/
TV Backlight -usb powered- - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/6FFA/GQ5Q4RZG/FVW6FFAGQ5Q4RZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/6FFA/GQ5Q4RZG/FVW6FFAGQ5Q4RZG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/6FFA/GQ5Q4RZG/FVW6FFAGQ5Q4RZG.SMALL.jpg seligtobiason This project came about because I have a decent amount of LED projects around my house and my friend asked me if I could turn one of those into a light he could put behind his TV!  But he has his TV hung on the wall and didn't want to have any wires hanging down or anything that required being plu...
By: seligtobiason

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:09:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Elegant-Wooden-Flash-Drive/
Elegant Wooden Flash Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FI9/IGHG/GQL8PXVG/FI9IGHGGQL8PXVG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI9/IGHG/GQL8PXVG/FI9IGHGGQL8PXVG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI9/IGHG/GQL8PXVG/FI9IGHGGQL8PXVG.SMALL.jpg brokenfan I've never liked the cases that most Flash Drives come in, they're bulky and vaguely ugly, and the nice looking ones tend to be way expensive.  So I picked up a generic 8gb PNY Flash Drive from Staples (on sale! :D) for 11 bucks, with the intent of customizing it.  This is what I came up with. Ma...
By: brokenfan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:40:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shuriken-USB/
Shuriken USB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/SBIP/GQ4EY8XR/F8FSBIPGQ4EY8XR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/SBIP/GQ4EY8XR/F8FSBIPGQ4EY8XR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/SBIP/GQ4EY8XR/F8FSBIPGQ4EY8XR.SMALL.jpg eyefail I originally saw this idea of a Shuriken USB on the internet and decided to make one of my own. I thought of a simple and quick way to replicate the idea using foam cored poster board. So by following these simple steps you too can make your own and have a cool looking USB. Please vote for this ins...
By: eyefail

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:14:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Automated-LED-Wardrobe-Lights/
Super Simple Automated LED Wardrobe Lights. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/VEHV/GOTSYR0J/FJRVEHVGOTSYR0J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/VEHV/GOTSYR0J/FJRVEHVGOTSYR0J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/VEHV/GOTSYR0J/FJRVEHVGOTSYR0J.SMALL.jpg Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves My wardrobe is like a deep dark abyss whether at day or at night. I had to hunt for my clothes using a torch. I had to find a solution to this problem which I feel might be faced by many others too...... So I came up with the idea of making an Automated LED Wardrobe Light that would save me the inc...
By: Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:07:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ZVS-Driver/
How To Build A Simple But Powerful Flyback Driver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/Y5ZJ/G9NGUFUA/F1QY5ZJG9NGUFUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/Y5ZJ/G9NGUFUA/F1QY5ZJG9NGUFUA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/Y5ZJ/G9NGUFUA/F1QY5ZJG9NGUFUA.SMALL.jpg Plasmana Tired of little purple sparks? Want bigger hotter sparks? Then try:  The ZVS Flyback Driver It is probably the most powerful and efficient flyback transformer driver that was fairly recently invented by Vladmiro Mazilli. It uses resonant zero voltage switching (also know as ZVS) to drive the flyba...
By: Plasmana

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