Instructables: exploring - technology - Simple http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 02:55:40 PDT BLOX v1.01 Simplified Electric Imp to Arduino Due Tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/Simplified-Electric-Imp-to-Arduino-Due-Tutorial/
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Sun, 19 May 2013 03:38:13 PDT
Super Simple Super Useless Super Amazing Button http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Super-Useless-Super-Amazing-Button/
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Thu, 16 May 2013 22:44:34 PDT
Ending Credits http://www.instructables.com/id/Ending-Credits/
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Mon, 13 May 2013 07:42:08 PDT
Clap and let there be light http://www.instructables.com/id/Clap-and-let-there-be-light/
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Sat, 11 May 2013 19:03:02 PDT
Simple Circuit Quiet Book http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Circuit-Quiet-Book/
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:47:06 PDT
Portable usb phone charger http://www.instructables.com/id/usb-charger-1/
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:39:59 PDT
Steampunk Emergency Nightlight http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Emergency-Nightlight/
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:21:42 PDT
How to Charge your cell phones with normal batteries http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Charge-your-cell-phones-with-normal-batteri/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/OLPA/HF2439Q9/F5OOLPAHF2439Q9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/OLPA/HF2439Q9/F5OOLPAHF2439Q9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/OLPA/HF2439Q9/F5OOLPAHF2439Q9.SMALL.jpg chiragcollz THIS INSTRUCTABLE IS ABOUT HOW  U CAN CHARGE ALL OF YOUR CELL PHONES WITH NORAML AA BATTERIES. DURING ONE OF MY SUMMER VACCATION I FORGET MY PHONE  CHARGER AT HOME AND DONT WANT TO SPEND MY MONEY FOR NEW CHARGER. SO I THINK TO CHARGE MY PHONE AT HOME USING A HOME MADE AA BATTERIES CHARGER.SO HERE WE...
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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 10:46:41 PDT
Cheap working homemade arduino joystick http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-working-homemade-arduino-joystick/
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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 02:21:42 PDT
Simple Robotics http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Robotics/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/HZ2Q/HEXSGT6G/FFNHZ2QHEXSGT6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/HZ2Q/HEXSGT6G/FFNHZ2QHEXSGT6G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/HZ2Q/HEXSGT6G/FFNHZ2QHEXSGT6G.SMALL.jpg simplebotics This guide is dedicated to showing you six easy, yet fun robotics projects! Enjoy! How to Build a Simple Robot from Trash Im in the age group of 13-18. The SimpleBot is one of SimpleBotic's first robots, and its a pretty fun project. This little critter is under $15.00 and makes a great p...
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Tue, 2 Apr 2013 14:50:21 PDT
Simple USB Led light http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-USB-Led-light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/UH6U/HET0YBVA/F0RUH6UHET0YBVA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/UH6U/HET0YBVA/F0RUH6UHET0YBVA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/UH6U/HET0YBVA/F0RUH6UHET0YBVA.SMALL.jpg tealk i dont want to speak much i will just show you how to make. first you will need is solder iron and solder ofc. then you need 3 white led (its about 5 cents each=15 cents , it depends where you buy, i bought it in Serbia and here is 10 cents per one) 1st. step is to cut off one end of usb 2nd,  then ...
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:26:12 PDT
The PyroGlove - 1.0 http://www.instructables.com/id/The-PyroGlove-10/
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:17:43 PDT
Building A Basic Website From Scratch http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-A-Basic-Website-From-Scratch/
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:24:02 PDT
Super Simple Speaker http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Speaker/
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Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:22:23 PDT
Water Detector http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Detector/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/1ELS/HEBNNYMJ/FBV1ELSHEBNNYMJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/1ELS/HEBNNYMJ/FBV1ELSHEBNNYMJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/1ELS/HEBNNYMJ/FBV1ELSHEBNNYMJ.SMALL.jpg Mock5 This Circuit is simple and useful to detect floods. It can operate another circuit to stop electricity if there is a flood. #The sensor is made from 2 pieces of metal connected to the PCB (sensor). If the 2 leads are in water the circuit will trigger. It is an easy and cheap circuit powered by 9V. P...
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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:54:58 PDT
Led Star http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Star/
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Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:43:20 PDT
LED Driver (5 LEDs) http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Driver-5-LEDs/
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Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:05:29 PDT
RGB Ambient Reactive LED lights V2.0 http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-Ambient-Reactive-LED-lights-V20/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/Y567/HE07OVB7/FVOY567HE07OVB7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/Y567/HE07OVB7/FVOY567HE07OVB7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/Y567/HE07OVB7/FVOY567HE07OVB7.SMALL.jpg mrworf Very very simple and cheap way to make good looking ambient RGB lights that reacts on video brightness and color. Schematic is very simple, NO microcontrollers. Enjoy! Schematics: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/20939579.jpg/ http://i56.tinypic.com/2s8k750.jpg http://www.imageupload.o...
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Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:24:55 PST
How to make a Chat Room (With Notepad) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Chat-Room-With-Notepad/
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Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:09:34 PST
How to change speed of motor with serial switch. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-change-speed-of-motor-with-serial-switch/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/GLJS/HDP32CQH/FQ4GLJSHDP32CQH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/GLJS/HDP32CQH/FQ4GLJSHDP32CQH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/GLJS/HDP32CQH/FQ4GLJSHDP32CQH.SMALL.jpg 00maker First you will need:-2 Battery 1.5V                                  -1 Serial switch                                  - Wires                                  - Switch                                  -Motor                                  
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Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:16:22 PST
Make a Speaker and Amplifier without complicated electonics http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Speaker-and-Amplifier-without-complicated-e/
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Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:20:48 PST
Wireless Power Transfer (Simple and Fast Way) http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Power-Transfer-Simple-and-Fast-Way/
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Sun, 3 Feb 2013 10:56:03 PST
Iron Man - Arc Reactor http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man-Arc-Reactor-4/
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:41:13 PST
USB LED keyboard lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-LED-keyboard-lamp/
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Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:49:18 PST
Simple wireless temperature sensor updating web site with electric imp and Thermistor http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-wireless-temperature-sensor-updating-web-si/
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Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:19:31 PST
Take Beautiful Photos On Smartphones and Digital Cameras ! http://www.instructables.com/id/Tricks-That-Gives-DSLR-like-Photos-On-Smartphones-/
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Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:30:00 PST
Simple batch game http://www.instructables.com/id/SImple-batch-game/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/98MS/HAUNMV7R/FL098MSHAUNMV7R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/98MS/HAUNMV7R/FL098MSHAUNMV7R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/98MS/HAUNMV7R/FL098MSHAUNMV7R.SMALL.jpg Tetheu98 Here's a simple .bat game. It's not that good, but at least you'll have something to do when bored. :P PS.: If you find any way to improve this code or any bugs/mistakes, please let me know by commenting down below. Code: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- @echo off ...
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Sun, 23 Dec 2012 20:08:22 PST
DIY Follow Focus for DSLRs http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Follow-Focus-for-DSLRs/
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Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:33:47 PST
Alien Test Tube http://www.instructables.com/id/Alien-Test-Tube/
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Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:15:31 PST
DIY Smartphone cover http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Smartphone-cover/
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:51:45 PST
Reverse Lens Macro Photography 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...
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Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:18:02 PST
How to make the worlds easiest power supply http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-the-worlds-easiest-power-supply/
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Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:38:48 PST
Arc reactor template http://www.instructables.com/id/Arc-reactor-template/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/JX1B/H8RVDDYA/FL3JX1BH8RVDDYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/JX1B/H8RVDDYA/FL3JX1BH8RVDDYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/JX1B/H8RVDDYA/FL3JX1BH8RVDDYA.SMALL.jpg matstermind This will be used in the Easy arc reactor. use right-click saveas to get the file Print and cut out or use a lasercutter/cnc
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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 20:26:35 PST
Yet another Arc Reactor http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-another-Arc-Reactor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/1C8F/H91A2R9W/FC71C8FH91A2R9W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/1C8F/H91A2R9W/FC71C8FH91A2R9W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/1C8F/H91A2R9W/FC71C8FH91A2R9W.SMALL.jpg matstermind Just a simple iron man arc reactor I built for Halloween. Read the notations in the pictures for the instructions, there should be enough info for you to make one yourself. If enough people request it, then i'll write a full, more detailed instructable You'll need 2 3-inch diameter plastic discs 13...
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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 20:19:29 PST
Newton Labs Projects Arduino Guide (2012) http://www.instructables.com/id/Newton-Labs-Projects-Arduino-Guide-2012/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SMALL.jpg simonfrfr These are some of the projects my team and I have worked on to try to get an instructables sponsorship. We have been working hard to get this. We want to be able to show the instructables community what we have been up to lately! It would be awesome to share with others and get feedback from them, s...
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Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:09:20 PDT
Wave-Inator (Credit to Dr. Doofenshmirtz) http://www.instructables.com/id/Wave-Inator-Credit-to-Dr-Doofenshmirtz/
Wave-Inator (Credit to Dr. Doofenshmirtz) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/RWEU/H8CVFPYN/FH7RWEUH8CVFPYN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/RWEU/H8CVFPYN/FH7RWEUH8CVFPYN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/RWEU/H8CVFPYN/FH7RWEUH8CVFPYN.SMALL.jpg simonfrfr Hello and welcome to our first multibot based off of http://www.instructables.com/id/multi-bot-Basis/. Today we will show you Dr. Doofenshmirtz's new evil invention to better his feelings. This is called the Wave-Inator. (Prerequisites: Multibot Basis) Submitted by Newton Labs for the Instructables...
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Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:08:09 PDT
multi-bot Basis http://www.instructables.com/id/multi-bot-Basis/
multi-bot Basis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/58XW/H8CVFPYL/FU458XWH8CVFPYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/58XW/H8CVFPYL/FU458XWH8CVFPYL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/58XW/H8CVFPYL/FU458XWH8CVFPYL.SMALL.jpg simonfrfr In this Instructable we will show you how to build our multibot basis to build our other multibot based robots. It is very simle. It is great because you are not limited to our projects, but you can make your own. (Note the picture above is just an example of using the parts, not what will be accomp...
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Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:32:50 PDT
$3.50 Flashlight + 20 Cent Upgrade = 500 Hour Run Time 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...
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Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:04:18 PDT
Breadboarding: The Darlington Pair 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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Mon, 8 Oct 2012 14:09:59 PDT
How To Lift Fingerprints With Super Glue http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Glue-Fingerprint-Lifting/
How To Lift Fingerprints With Super Glue - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/R8O1/HCB8KJND/FDDR8O1HCB8KJND.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/R8O1/HCB8KJND/FDDR8O1HCB8KJND.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/R8O1/HCB8KJND/FDDR8O1HCB8KJND.SMALL.jpg M3G Picture this: You come home after spending the weekend away camping and find your house trashed! Plates are smashed, your furniture is destroyed and, worst of all, your prized little-league trophy is snapped in half! As you wander amidst your destroyed possessions you notice something glinting on th...
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Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:43:31 PDT
Wireless Power http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Power-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/V0XC/H7S4ZVRN/F3CV0XCH7S4ZVRN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/V0XC/H7S4ZVRN/F3CV0XCH7S4ZVRN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/V0XC/H7S4ZVRN/F3CV0XCH7S4ZVRN.SMALL.gif ixisuprflyixi I will start with an apology because I do not have enough time to write up a proper Instructable.  This was mostly just a proof of concept build for me and I wanted to see how difficult it was.  It was actually very easy and hence you don't really need much more instruction than is provided.   I use...
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Mon, 1 Oct 2012 20:15:01 PDT
GoPro Hand Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/GoPro-Hand-Mount/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/9LOS/H7431H11/F0G9LOSH7431H11.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/9LOS/H7431H11/F0G9LOSH7431H11.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/9LOS/H7431H11/F0G9LOSH7431H11.SMALL.jpg brittonr Well I bought a Gopro and I soon noticed that you must always mount it to an object to take a video, and I dont really have any other video capturing device. I needed a way to hold the camera in my hand, and of course my first instinct was to check the internet. I saw many peoples ideas on a way to ...
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Mon, 1 Oct 2012 11:49:07 PDT
Simple Arduino The Mintduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Arduino-The-Mintduino/
Simple Arduino The Mintduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/A33P/H743169Q/FCDA33PH743169Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/A33P/H743169Q/FCDA33PH743169Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/A33P/H743169Q/FCDA33PH743169Q.SMALL.jpg cintrex Hi folks We all want a cheap and easy arduino to play with, so most of us want to build it to save money or to put in pet projects. I've spent hours online looking for a simple and easy one and in the end this is what i ended up with. Most of this instructable is from this site http://fritzing.o...
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Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:01:15 PDT
Build your own speaker from scratch! 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...
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Sun, 23 Sep 2012 01:24:41 PDT
Speed up your Mac for free in 4 easy steps! http://www.instructables.com/id/Speed-up-your-Mac-for-free-in-4-easy-steps/
Speed up your Mac for free in 4 easy steps! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/NTCF/H7ANSGSL/FJQNTCFH7ANSGSL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/NTCF/H7ANSGSL/FJQNTCFH7ANSGSL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/NTCF/H7ANSGSL/FJQNTCFH7ANSGSL.SMALL.jpg Lloydy21 Mac getting a bit slow? Not sure what to do? I've faced this problem many times with family and friends concerned about their older macs. This tutorial will show you how to easily speed up your system without the need of expensive software. Let's get to it Disk Utility - Part 1 Disk utility is a ...
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Thu, 20 Sep 2012 01:45:42 PDT
Hack Tamiya Kits For Robots & Make A Simple Robot! http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-Tamiya-Kits-For-Robots-Make-A-Simple-Robot/
Hack Tamiya Kits For Robots & Make A Simple Robot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/1VKJ/H7434Z62/FPW1VKJH7434Z62.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/1VKJ/H7434Z62/FPW1VKJH7434Z62.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/1VKJ/H7434Z62/FPW1VKJH7434Z62.SMALL.jpg Wesley666 If you are like me, you have been to hobby stores on occasion and you see this and that, but never really buy anything.  I worry about spending money on something I can't use and frankly some of that hobby stuff is expensive!  One thing, or one COMPANY I have seen many times, but never purchased ...
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Sun, 16 Sep 2012 21:39:36 PDT
Easy Arduino Audio Annoyatron http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Arduino-Audio-Annoyatron/
Easy Arduino Audio Annoyatron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/MAYZ/H71GLTWI/FA7MAYZH71GLTWI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/MAYZ/H71GLTWI/FA7MAYZH71GLTWI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/MAYZ/H71GLTWI/FA7MAYZH71GLTWI.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beetlebrox This simple device simple plays a small tune at a random interval, between 5 and 30 seconds when the lights in a room go off. It can be cleverly disguised inside a tissue box, or inside or under any number of household objects. This is a vary simple project (my first audio project) and requires vary...
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Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:40:29 PDT
Simple Bots: Skitter 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 ...
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Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:10:57 PDT
How to see alpha particles http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-see-alpha-particles/
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Sun, 2 Sep 2012 14:40:35 PDT
Simple Electric Skylight Made From Solar Lawn Lights http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-An-Electric-Skylight-Out-Of-A-Solar-Lawn-Ligh/
Simple Electric Skylight Made From Solar Lawn Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/A281/H742PI7X/F3WA281H742PI7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/A281/H742PI7X/F3WA281H742PI7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3W/A281/H742PI7X/F3WA281H742PI7X.SMALL.jpg luxstar Here is a cheap and simple project that is also useful. You can make a small electric sky light to illuminate some part of your house that is always dark. The Circuit It's that time of year at walmart when the left over malibu type solar lawn light go on clearance. Some for as low as $1.50. ...
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Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:37:58 PDT