http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 19:12:04 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/50-night-vision/
Super Simple Night Vision - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/54RC/H2MYHL4H/FYI54RCH2MYHL4H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/54RC/H2MYHL4H/FYI54RCH2MYHL4H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/54RC/H2MYHL4H/FYI54RCH2MYHL4H.SMALL.jpg jduffy54 This project diagrams the build of cheap but effective night-vision "goggles" elsewhere sold at twice the price.  These pick up near-infrared light emmited from a bunch of IR LEDS.  All the parts can be bought from Amazon.com for about $50, minus the enclosure.  This thing is great for campouts, hun...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 16:16:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-Electronic-Switches-Work-For-Noobs-Relays-and/
How Electronic Switches Work For Noobs: Relays and Transistors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/QIO8/GZKG3QNF/FU7QIO8GZKG3QNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/QIO8/GZKG3QNF/FU7QIO8GZKG3QNF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/QIO8/GZKG3QNF/FU7QIO8GZKG3QNF.SMALL.jpg jpoopdog Hello, This Instructable is targeted at those just stepping into the world of electronics. In this guide I will explain how the two main types of electronic switches work, these being relays, and transistors. Firstly, what is an electronic switch? An electronic switch is essentially just a switch...
By: jpoopdog

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 14:59:24 PST 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/Wireless-Power-Transfer-Simple-and-Fast-Way/
Wireless Power Transfer (Simple and Fast Way) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L6IS/HCJO56GR/FN6L6ISHCJO56GR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L6IS/HCJO56GR/FN6L6ISHCJO56GR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/L6IS/HCJO56GR/FN6L6ISHCJO56GR.SMALL.jpg A14 I've been searching about this topic for a year to make a simple project. However i found nothing simple. Every project contains hard to find materials and high voltage. I'm trying to make it simpler. I also find a Hungarian site about this project. But i made some changes. Schematic in this site wi...
By: A14

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 10:56:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-simple-stop-motion-video-using-Windo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/1W0W/FOHXB9SA/F731W0WFOHXB9SA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/1W0W/FOHXB9SA/F731W0WFOHXB9SA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/1W0W/FOHXB9SA/F731W0WFOHXB9SA.SMALL.jpg stranoster This is, to put it simply, a five minute project I made at school to show I could put together a simple film.These are a few examples of stopmotions that a friend and I worked together on, although never spending enough time on them.My Animated Milk - Shortlisted for TropJR in AustraliaLego Tetris (...
By: stranoster

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:49:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Cent-Upgrade-350-Flashlight-500-Hour-Run-/
$3.50 Flashlight + 20 Cent Upgrade = 500 Hour Run Time - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/6PR4/H8AZ5EJ9/FHB6PR4H8AZ5EJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/6PR4/H8AZ5EJ9/FHB6PR4H8AZ5EJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/6PR4/H8AZ5EJ9/FHB6PR4H8AZ5EJ9.SMALL.jpg luxstar This flashlight will be perfect for your emergency preps. It will also make a great present for any kid. Kids love flashlights and with this one, you will not need to change the batteries every time they forget to turn it off and it runs all night long. This instructable is easy and inexpensive. W...
By: luxstar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:04:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Robot---The-BeetleBot/
How to Build a Robot - The BeetleBot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0O/KEZY/F2L4FTHN/F0OKEZYF2L4FTHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0O/KEZY/F2L4FTHN/F0OKEZYF2L4FTHN.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0O/KEZY/F2L4FTHN/F0OKEZYF2L4FTHN.SMALL.jpg robomaniac Welcome!I have been in robotics since I was a kid and I am very passionate by robotics. I learn BEAM robotics around 1997-98 and started building robots for a science faire project call "Insectroides" in 2001. http://robomaniac.solarbotics.net ( they change server and the website links does not wor...
By: robomaniac

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:19:20 PDT 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/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/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/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-use-a-GoPro-Hero-HD-Camera-A-Z/
GoPro HD Hero 101 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/LAYT/GE38T3G8/FKDLAYTGE38T3G8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/LAYT/GE38T3G8/FKDLAYTGE38T3G8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/LAYT/GE38T3G8/FKDLAYTGE38T3G8.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 This is a tutorial on how to use the GoPro Hero HD camera from A-Z Before we start Before we start:   -Make sure the battery is in the camera and charged.   -Put on the housing (the housing lens affects the image, so if it's not on your image may look distorted) turning ON/OFF To turn on the c...
By: emihackr97

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:28:08 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 14:40:35 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-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/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/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/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/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-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/Super-simple-high-power-LED-driver/
Super simple high power LED driver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FNV/CWO9/FDYPTCX6/FNVCWO9FDYPTCX6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNV/CWO9/FDYPTCX6/FNVCWO9FDYPTCX6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNV/CWO9/FDYPTCX6/FNVCWO9FDYPTCX6.SMALL.jpg Artificial Intelligence This Instructable will show you how to built a Constant Current for high power LEDs, using only two components.High power LEDs are getting cheaper and cheaper, however the constant current drivers, to drive them are pretty expensive.Here, I'll show you how to built a simple and cheap, yet very effec...
By: Artificial Intelligence

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:20:53 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...
By: Bot1398

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:11:31 PDT 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...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:27:52 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/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/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/Simple-and-cheap-DIY-ambilight/
Simple and cheap DIY ambilight. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/L7Q8/GQRBNX98/FTVL7Q8GQRBNX98.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/L7Q8/GQRBNX98/FTVL7Q8GQRBNX98.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/L7Q8/GQRBNX98/FTVL7Q8GQRBNX98.SMALL.jpg yonsje This instructable will show you how to make a simple and cheap ambilight system for your PC! This simple system can be used with the AtmoWin software, or using the AtmoLight plugin in VLC (media player) , it connects to your PC using the standard USB connection on your arduino. It has only one chann...
By: yonsje

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:54:21 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:09:33 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/Homemade-Mantis-weedeater-cultivator/
How to make a "MAD MANTIS" weedeater cultivator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z2Q3/GA0O3O1M/FK9Z2Q3GA0O3O1M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z2Q3/GA0O3O1M/FK9Z2Q3GA0O3O1M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z2Q3/GA0O3O1M/FK9Z2Q3GA0O3O1M.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 Well i had bought a troy bilt 4 stroke weed eater from lowes and i also bought the tiller attachment with it .Well trouble  was to use it you have to bend over to about 2 feet off the ground for it to do cultivate anything .Ouch back breaker ill tell you !! So naturally the 70 dollar attachm...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:56:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/First-Arduino-Robot-Light-Seeker/
(w/ Video) Basic Arduino Robot, Light Seeker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Many times I have Googled for "Arduino Robot" in hopes of finding a robot to build. I end up finding many versions of a obstacle avoiding robot that uses either an infrared or a sonar range finder sensor mounted on a servo to detect objects in its way while randomly roaming the area around it. The p...
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:34:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Domo-Kun-WobblyBot-Simple-Self-Balancing-Two-Whee/
Domo Kun WobblyBot, Simple Self Balancing Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/IJPY/GKS0TD43/FFVIJPYGKS0TD43.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/IJPY/GKS0TD43/FFVIJPYGKS0TD43.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/IJPY/GKS0TD43/FFVIJPYGKS0TD43.SMALL.jpg Chein A self balancing two-wheel robot that wobbles, hence the name WobblyBot. Quite possibly the simplest design for a robot that could (sort of) balance itself on two wheels, without the use of accelerometer, gyroscope or microcontroller. A great weekend project, and do check out the video to ...
By: Chein

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Mar 2011 02:20:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Scrub/
Simple Bots: Scrub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9WVW/GXGHL1XA/F019WVWGXGHL1XA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9WVW/GXGHL1XA/F019WVWGXGHL1XA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9WVW/GXGHL1XA/F019WVWGXGHL1XA.SMALL.jpg randofo As part of my effort to make our life easier through robotics, I have made a low-cost cleaning bot called Scrub Bot. This state of the art cleaning robot is great at polishing floors and shining glass tables (provided that you soap it up first). It also disperses small particulates evenly across you...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:56:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Inchworm/
Simple Bots: Inchworm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ELFM/GXFXNHH8/FR5ELFMGXFXNHH8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ELFM/GXFXNHH8/FR5ELFMGXFXNHH8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/ELFM/GXFXNHH8/FR5ELFMGXFXNHH8.SMALL.jpg randofo If you can count on only one thing, it would be a ruler. Now, don't get me wrong. I am not talking about supreme despots for life, or anything of that sort. The rulers that I am referring to are the measuring kind. After all, how can you not count on something with so many sequential numbers? That i...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Aug 2010 08:35:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Barreller/
Simple Bots: Barreller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/UQU0/GXFXNFPC/F95UQU0GXFXNFPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/UQU0/GXFXNFPC/F95UQU0GXFXNFPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/UQU0/GXFXNFPC/F95UQU0GXFXNFPC.SMALL.jpg randofo A Barreller Bot is a device that has seemingly eternal forward propulsion in a given direction. In other words, there is a motor that acts as an off-centered weight inside of a can. When the can rolls forward in the direction of the weight (the weight, being the motor), the motor turns upwards, henc...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:35:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Walker/
Simple Bots: Walker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/JATZ/GX10CM56/F47JATZGX10CM56.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/JATZ/GX10CM56/F47JATZGX10CM56.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/JATZ/GX10CM56/F47JATZGX10CM56.SMALL.jpg randofo My goal with Walker Bot was to make a 4-legged walking bot that could be made in ten minutes. This bot ultimately took me three hours to make. That said, my goal wasn't to make one in ten minutes, but to make one that could be made in ten minutes. I am pretty confident that now that I know what I am...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:08:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Rolly/
Simple Bots: Rolly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/PJYN/GXDWS1JW/FRBPJYNGXDWS1JW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/PJYN/GXDWS1JW/FRBPJYNGXDWS1JW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/PJYN/GXDWS1JW/FRBPJYNGXDWS1JW.SMALL.jpg randofo This Simple Bot was inspired by a work by artist James Rouvelle, called Colony, in which a bunch of odd-shaped ellipsoids self-propel around their environment. It is my understanding that his bots were made by placing a vibrating motor freely inside of a Styrofoam ball that was then coated to give i...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:06:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Powered-Calculator/
Water Powered Calculator (Original) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/SFFT/GBF5KY89/FWJSFFTGBF5KY89.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/SFFT/GBF5KY89/FWJSFFTGBF5KY89.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/SFFT/GBF5KY89/FWJSFFTGBF5KY89.SMALL.jpg ASCAS This Instructable will show you how to make a very simple water powered calculator. I built this because there was a time that we forget to buy a supply of AAA, AA, C, D and LR44 battery so I built this. It solve my problems so it might do the same for you too. Check out for more projects by: angelo...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:15:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Parallel-Port-3-Axis-CNC-Driver-Opto-Isolated/
Parallel Port 3 Axis CNC Driver, Opto-Isolated, Unipolar Steppers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/DVL4/H3QEXGNE/FDEDVL4H3QEXGNE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/DVL4/H3QEXGNE/FDEDVL4H3QEXGNE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/DVL4/H3QEXGNE/FDEDVL4H3QEXGNE.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems Controls 3 Unipolar Stepper Motors, for use with CNC Machines. Simple driver with automatic coil  shutdown, to ensure efficient operation.  Opto-isolated for protection of the P.C. Supports most parallel port based CNC software, such as KCAM. Supports up to 20 watts per Phase. Or 2 Amps per phase....
By: ChromationSystems

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Mar 2010 22:11:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Easy-Clock-Hack-for-Heavy-Sleepers/
Cheap and Easy Clock Hack for Heavy Sleepers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/TRML/G5KPAO7J/FVRTRMLG5KPAO7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/TRML/G5KPAO7J/FVRTRMLG5KPAO7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/TRML/G5KPAO7J/FVRTRMLG5KPAO7J.SMALL.jpg Draganime This is my first Instructable so I hope everyone enjoys.  In the mornings I tend to have trouble getting out of bed.  I have tried setting multiple clocks, putting the clocks acroos the room, and still I find a way to turn them off and get back into bed.  I figured that making it more difficult to t...
By: Draganime

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:14:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Done/
Simple Xbox 360 Rapid Fire Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/EYQR/FJPYF0J0/F3KEYQRFJPYF0J0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/EYQR/FJPYF0J0/F3KEYQRFJPYF0J0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/EYQR/FJPYF0J0/F3KEYQRFJPYF0J0.SMALL.jpg btop I'm sure you have seen what a modded (modified) controller can do if you have played online on games such as Call Of Duty, Halo 3, Gears Of War or Grand Theft Auto. Here is an extremely simple modification to enable you to shoot your Barret .50 cal like a P90. UPDATE: There seems to a problem with...
By: btop

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:59:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Miniball-Wannabe/
Solar Powered Miniball Wannabe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/BFE9/FYTCL421/FX1BFE9FYTCL421.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/BFE9/FYTCL421/FX1BFE9FYTCL421.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/BFE9/FYTCL421/FX1BFE9FYTCL421.SMALL.jpg Solarbotics This miniball project has its roots in the old BEAM Miniball kit published by Solarbotics. It's still a cool kit, so we're going to show you how built a simpler version. This project is spearheaded by Mr. Jerome Demers ( aka Robomaniac ), our intern at Solarbotics! This robot uses a solar engine ci...
By: Solarbotics

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