http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 19:46:49 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-by-Fire/
Smartphone Charger Powered by Fire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SMALL.jpg Joohansson Portable, Compact and Adjustable ThermoElectric Emergency Generator. Background: The reason for this project was to solve a problem I have. I sometimes do several days of hiking/backpacking in the wild and I always bring a smartphone with GPS and maybe other electronics. They need electricity a...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:03:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-ADK-LED-Lighting/
Arduino ADK LED Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/6HM5/HEXS4USJ/FLI6HM5HEXS4USJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/6HM5/HEXS4USJ/FLI6HM5HEXS4USJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/6HM5/HEXS4USJ/FLI6HM5HEXS4USJ.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Have you ever wanted to control electronics with your smartphone?  The Arduino ADK (Android Development Kit) is the Arduino Mega with a built in USB host device, ready for your smartphone to be plugged in!  We'll make a simple introductory project with a few LED strips and a relay (to control the hi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 23:57:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Reverse-Andycache-Android-powered-reverse-geo/
The Reverse Andycache (Android-powered reverse geocache) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/7XAY/HEBNNWED/F787XAYHEBNNWED.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/7XAY/HEBNNWED/F787XAYHEBNNWED.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/7XAY/HEBNNWED/F787XAYHEBNNWED.SMALL.jpg wchill For those that don't know, the Reverse Geocache puzzle is a puzzle box that opens only when the box is taken to a predefined location. You don't know what the location is, you have a limited number of attempts, and the box creator hates you enough to only tell you how far away you are (in the words ...
By: wchill

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 01:24:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-the-Hexbug-Spider-XL-to-Add-Computer-Visi/
Hacking the Hexbug Spider XL to Add Computer Vision Using an Android Smartphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/XHS2/HEBN9Y3T/F12XHS2HEBN9Y3T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/XHS2/HEBN9Y3T/F12XHS2HEBN9Y3T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/XHS2/HEBN9Y3T/F12XHS2HEBN9Y3T.SMALL.jpg emgrobotics I am a big fan the original Hexbug™ Spider.  I have owned over a dozen and hacked them all.  Anytime one of my sons goes to a friends’ birthday party, the friend gets a Hexbug™ spider as a gift.  I have hacked the original spider to play football (http://youtu.be/h0BTYm1e5u0 ) and follow lines (http...
By: emgrobotics

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:32:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-an-Android-Basic-Programmable-Tank-for-Le/
Building an Android Basic Programmable Tank for Less Than $50.00 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/095W/HDOVW240/F49095WHDOVW240.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/095W/HDOVW240/F49095WHDOVW240.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/095W/HDOVW240/F49095WHDOVW240.SMALL.jpg emgrobotics The Smartphone based robot tank is s great project to build with your kids.  The project can be completed within an hour and requires no soldering or special tools.  When complete, simply download and install the EMGRobotics Audio Robot application on your phone.  The application will use the camera...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:21:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Control-DC-Motor-via-Bluetooth/
Arduino - Control DC Motor via Bluetooth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/DTEJ/HET1ELSV/FRDDTEJHET1ELSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/DTEJ/HET1ELSV/FRDDTEJHET1ELSV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/DTEJ/HET1ELSV/FRDDTEJHET1ELSV.SMALL.jpg RuiSantos Hi guys, In this project we will control a DC motor with a smartphone via bluetooth. This project is great to learn more about: -DC motor -Interfacing Arduino with your smartphone -Bluetooth module -L293D you can visit my website for more electronic projects, interesting news and tips. Check this v...
By: RuiSantos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:44:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Iron-Throne-Dock-for-your-Iphone-and-your-mobi/
The Throne Dock for your iPhone and other mobile devices - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/37X0/HAQ30XGA/FV437X0HAQ30XGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/37X0/HAQ30XGA/FV437X0HAQ30XGA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/37X0/HAQ30XGA/FV437X0HAQ30XGA.SMALL.jpg mstyle183 As many of you guys know the iPhone 5 doesn't have an official docking station from Apple. This has inevitably created a massive 3rd party race to create successful iPhone 5 docks. There have been docks made out of Legos, metal, wood, plastic, etc etc etc. I jumped on the band wagon as well and star...
By: mstyle183

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:54:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-RC-car-for-beginners-Android-control-over-/
Simple RC car for beginners (Android control over Bluetooth) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/1G39/HCB8TBKX/FTI1G39HCB8TBKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/1G39/HCB8TBKX/FTI1G39HCB8TBKX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/1G39/HCB8TBKX/FTI1G39HCB8TBKX.SMALL.jpg tolik777 This is a simple project of Android Bluetooth Car with Bluetooth control. Arduino controller is used To control the car used Android-device with a built-in accelerometer. Tilt forward - car goes forward, tilt to the left - car turns to the left, tilt back - car goes back. Speed of movement or ro...
By: tolik777

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:06:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PIXEL-Interactive-LED-Art/
PIXEL - Interactive LED Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/Y30E/HAQ3AY4N/F9RY30EHAQ3AY4N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/Y30E/HAQ3AY4N/F9RY30EHAQ3AY4N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/Y30E/HAQ3AY4N/F9RY30EHAQ3AY4N.SMALL.jpg alinke In this Instructable, I'll talk about PIXEL which is currently on KickStarter (Shameless Plug). And also how a guy with a day job can take an idea and turn it into a real product.  The KickStarter for PIXEL also includes the DIY Kit version of this project as well as a turn key, fu...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 11:27:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-a-slow-charging-android-smartphone-enh/
How to fix a slowly charging android smartphone + enhanced privacy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/G6B3/HBFFJODB/F5YG6B3HBFFJODB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/G6B3/HBFFJODB/F5YG6B3HBFFJODB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/G6B3/HBFFJODB/F5YG6B3HBFFJODB.SMALL.jpg Punk Love Designs Hey all, time for the third Punk Love Designs Identification Contest! This one's a doozy but the prize this time is 1 year of Instructables.com pro service: A small collection of unusually colored white moss was found growing vigorously on three large rocks at the edge of/ in the stream running alo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 07:43:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermal-Imaging-Phone-Camera/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/H4KW/H6I6WSS8/FFQH4KWH6I6WSS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/H4KW/H6I6WSS8/FFQH4KWH6I6WSS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/H4KW/H6I6WSS8/FFQH4KWH6I6WSS8.SMALL.jpg RobHopeless I have a 100 year old house that can be drafty and hard to heat in the winter. I have been wanting a thermal imaging camera to help find leaks ever since we bought this house. So I finally just made my own.The temperature readings are overlaid onto the phone's camera display. The display is adjustab...
By: RobHopeless

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 20:08:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Remote-Master/
IR Remote Agent - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/SNA4/H673DW11/FL2SNA4H673DW11.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/SNA4/H673DW11/FL2SNA4H673DW11.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/SNA4/H673DW11/FL2SNA4H673DW11.SMALL.jpg seeedstudio Remote control is almost a standard accessory for most home applications, like TV, Hi-Fi, air conditioner and so on. Though remote control brings us leisure, when you really need it but have completely no clue where it is, or which one it is, you have every right to be pissed off. To solve the remot...
By: seeedstudio

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-Altoids-Solar-USB-Charger/
Another Altoids Solar USB Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/X6U2/H672TADR/F0MX6U2H672TADR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/X6U2/H672TADR/F0MX6U2H672TADR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/X6U2/H672TADR/F0MX6U2H672TADR.SMALL.jpg Thomas Young Hey guys, I've been really inspired by a lot of Altoids solar chargers around here and I wanted to do my own take on one. This isn't going to be a very in-depth article because most of the information is already out there. I just wanted to highlight some of the changes and different things I have do...
By: Thomas Young

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:40:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-an-RGB-LED-Matrix-with-Android/
Control an RGB LED Matrix with Android and IOIO - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/74C2/H5405SEZ/FTO74C2H5405SEZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/74C2/H5405SEZ/FTO74C2H5405SEZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/74C2/H5405SEZ/FTO74C2H5405SEZ.SMALL.jpg alinke **** Product version of this project available at http://ledpixelart.com ***** An Android controlled interactive mirror. Running various Android apps, the interactive mirror displays pictures, running text, simple games, and video streamed from an Android device over Bluetooth. Materials: RG...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:32:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Listen-Control-Audio-while-Showering/
Listen & Control Audio (Music) while Showering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/S4AQ/H4AGJ4CR/F2CS4AQH4AGJ4CR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/S4AQ/H4AGJ4CR/F2CS4AQH4AGJ4CR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/S4AQ/H4AGJ4CR/F2CS4AQH4AGJ4CR.SMALL.jpg fitzbrian20 This project allows you to control a smart phone or audio device that has Bluetooth (BT) capabilities, playing to a speaker installed inside a shower. Amplifier Build a mono amplifier. Mount on a single gang face place with volume control. This volume control will be rarely used as the BT devic...
By: fitzbrian20

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 23:23:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smartphone-Controlled-Wood-Stand/
Smartphone Controlled Wood Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FVY/88D4/H461X9CC/FVY88D4H461X9CC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVY/88D4/H461X9CC/FVY88D4H461X9CC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVY/88D4/H461X9CC/FVY88D4H461X9CC.SMALL.jpg aldricnegrier The idea: Remote Controlling the pan movement of a heavy LCD TV, LCD Computer Monitor, or any other object using an Android Smartphone or a Windows, Linux or MAC computer or the manual controls on the Stand. UPDATE: Control Up to 5 Stands at the same time using the Android Application or a Windows,...
By: aldricnegrier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 15:13:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Mirror-Mini-Android-Powered/
Magic Mirror Mini for Android - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/FAXL/H3Z3UL99/FCNFAXLH3Z3UL99.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/FAXL/H3Z3UL99/FCNFAXLH3Z3UL99.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/FAXL/H3Z3UL99/FCNFAXLH3Z3UL99.SMALL.jpg alinke A few years ago, I did a project called the DIY Magic Mirror. It's an interactive talking magic mirror that plays various video responses from a PC in response to various sensor inputs from an Arduino. I'd been wanting to do a mini version of the project for awhile, essentially the same project but ...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jul 2012 02:03:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Phone-Automation-with-NFC-Tags/
Easy Phone Automation with NFC Tags - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/THWE/H2WEX6XA/FN0THWEH2WEX6XA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/THWE/H2WEX6XA/FN0THWEH2WEX6XA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/THWE/H2WEX6XA/FN0THWEH2WEX6XA.SMALL.jpg CYNICALifornia More and more smart phones are coming out with NFC capability. But what does that mean for you? A few things: the ability to send data over a very small distance to another phone, the ability to use your phone as a wallet, and the ability to read and write NFC 'tags'. NFC stands for 'Near Field Com...
By: CYNICALifornia

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:01:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Control-Door-Internet-Your-Thing/
Remote Control Door - Internet Your Thing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/9T86/H1ZG70H0/F939T86H1ZG70H0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/9T86/H1ZG70H0/F939T86H1ZG70H0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/9T86/H1ZG70H0/F939T86H1ZG70H0.SMALL.jpg tcollinsworth We can instantly open a door or control anything we can connect. It works from any iPhone, Android, or PC. After connecting something we want to control, download the free app to a PC, open a port, and control it remotely from anywhere. It's open source so anyone can modify it to sense and control a...
By: tcollinsworth

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 15:14:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-NFC-enhanced-slip-case-for-your-phone/
Make a (NFC-enhanced) slip case for your phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/B0M4/H1LWPSHJ/FKRB0M4H1LWPSHJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/B0M4/H1LWPSHJ/FKRB0M4H1LWPSHJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/B0M4/H1LWPSHJ/FKRB0M4H1LWPSHJ.SMALL.jpg karmagirl Have an Android phone with NFC capabilities? Make a multi-functional carrying case that automatically puts your ringer on silent, turns it up loud, or creates a Wi-Fi hotspot! Watch IMG_0433.MOV below for an overview of what it'll look like and what it does. If you don't have an Android (boo-urns!...
By: karmagirl

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 09:09:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/25-ultra-slim-minimalistic-Wallet-money-clip-me/
.25 ultra slim minimalistic Wallet, money clip, metal bottle opener, credit card that could be attached to your android case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/Y0ZJ/H1EN73PC/FH8Y0ZJH1EN73PC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/Y0ZJ/H1EN73PC/FH8Y0ZJH1EN73PC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/Y0ZJ/H1EN73PC/FH8Y0ZJH1EN73PC.SMALL.jpg mstyle183 Hi guys while trying to model an android case similar to my iphone case i came out with a cool little wallet that can hold you up till i get the android case done.. This ultra Slim and minimalistic case is waterproof, sweat proof, small, portable, has a money clip, a working bottle opener,  and hold...
By: mstyle183

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:36:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-48/
Bluetooth+Infrared Controlled Robotic Arm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/7616/H18FVAWL/FGT7616H18FVAWL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/7616/H18FVAWL/FGT7616H18FVAWL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/7616/H18FVAWL/FGT7616H18FVAWL.SMALL.jpg V0R73X Hi. I’m Darren a 17 year old hobbyist, and this is the first Instructable I’m posting here, so I apologize if it kinda sucks! I hope it's good enough... So how did the idea of a robotic arm come to me? Well, the first thing I remember is our chemistry teacher (!) coming to me yelling that she has a ...
By: V0R73X

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:40:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hercules-The-Motion-Controlled-Android-Robot/
Hercules: The Motion Controlled Android Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/JKM6/H0OIZNV1/FUCJKM6H0OIZNV1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/JKM6/H0OIZNV1/FUCJKM6H0OIZNV1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/JKM6/H0OIZNV1/FUCJKM6H0OIZNV1.SMALL.jpg Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves When I was in the 8th grade, I was intrigued while playing the motion games on Nokia 5800. I was thrilled, how I could control the racing car by only tilting the phone. I used to dream of making this same car in the real world.  Now, in 11th  grade ( Age 17) having got an Arduino Uno and learnt how...
By: Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:48:43 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/Big-Ball-Maze-Game/
Big Ball Maze Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/LG0O/GZUAG6EL/FWQLG0OGZUAG6EL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/LG0O/GZUAG6EL/FWQLG0OGZUAG6EL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/LG0O/GZUAG6EL/FWQLG0OGZUAG6EL.SMALL.jpg zimbra This project was the result of an urge to contribute something to the Creative Games section of my kids’ elementary school fair. The kids loved it for it’s simple old-school game aesthetic mixed with Wii-style and Kinect-style video game control. It’s a spin-off project of an earlier Ball & Plate ex...
By: zimbra

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:11:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-Attach-a-Starbucks-account-barcode-to-your-/
Attach a Starbucks account barcode to your work ID badge for quick payment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/3R6G/GZHJVEVP/FRR3R6GGZHJVEVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/3R6G/GZHJVEVP/FRR3R6GGZHJVEVP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/3R6G/GZHJVEVP/FRR3R6GGZHJVEVP.SMALL.jpg VidPS If you work near a Starbucks and wear a work ID badge, you might like this practical tip. If you pay for your coffee using Starbuck’s account barcode from your smartphone to pay at the cash register, but find the process of calling up the barcode tedious, the following “How-To” will instruct you on ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 19:31:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-nemomatic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/AJYW/GYN8Z8TI/FNEAJYWGYN8Z8TI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/AJYW/GYN8Z8TI/FNEAJYWGYN8Z8TI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/AJYW/GYN8Z8TI/FNEAJYWGYN8Z8TI.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast Nemo Gould, better known on Instructables as nemomatic, is a kinetic sculptor who uses found objects to create his works. A larger collection of his work and more information about him is available at his website. Read on to learn a little bit about the intersection of Fine Art and Makers, not t...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:40:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simpler-Bluetooth-Garage-Door-Opener/
Simpler Bluetooth Garage Door Opener - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NNPS/GY0J7SNJ/FGENNPSGY0J7SNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NNPS/GY0J7SNJ/FGENNPSGY0J7SNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NNPS/GY0J7SNJ/FGENNPSGY0J7SNJ.SMALL.jpg tcollinsworth Check out the Internet Your Thing WiFi version on Kickstarter - it will be able to open your garage door or open a pet kennel door as you approach. A few months ago, I created an Instructable that showed you how to bluetooth enable your garage door, car starter, and other myriad things.  I have...
By: tcollinsworth

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:09:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Googly-Sound-Looking-back/
Googly Sound (Looking back!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/0KP8/GXUZMPRD/FE60KP8GXUZMPRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/0KP8/GXUZMPRD/FE60KP8GXUZMPRD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/0KP8/GXUZMPRD/FE60KP8GXUZMPRD.SMALL.jpg bricabracwizard I saw these beautiful horns (Indian taxi horns, minus rubber bulb) at the market going for $20, I saw the chance for a new kind of sound from my iPhone!  The horns on this device look a bit like snails eyes on stalks!  If you like this I have created other artefacts which I don't have instructables ...
By: bricabracwizard

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:53:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Controlled-LED-Strip-IOIO-Powered/
Android Controlled LED Strip (IOIO Powered) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/198Y/GWIDZ4N2/FVC198YGWIDZ4N2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/198Y/GWIDZ4N2/FVC198YGWIDZ4N2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/198Y/GWIDZ4N2/FVC198YGWIDZ4N2.SMALL.jpg alinke or watch in HD The Android phone is controlling an LED strip hidden in the vase using a IOIO board with Bluetooth. In this example, the Android phone is running an app which obtains color values from the onboard camera and then in turn matches those colors to the LED strip. We (myself and Ytai) so...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:25:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-turn-your-iPhone-into-a-Microscope-or-Spott/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/4X7O/GVP28YVU/FA24X7OGVP28YVU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/4X7O/GVP28YVU/FA24X7OGVP28YVU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/4X7O/GVP28YVU/FA24X7OGVP28YVU.SMALL.jpg andymill We've designed an adapter that converts smartphones, Android phones, and iPhones into digital eyepieces for microscopes or spotting scopes — we're calling the device the SkyLight. We want to show you how we made the device and how you can make your own and start enjoying microscope or spotting scop...
By: andymill

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2011 21:03:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Android-Breathalyzer/
The Droidalyzer - An open source, Bluetooth alcohol detector accessory for Android Phones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/6I0Y/GYQESZGH/FN66I0YGYQESZGH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/6I0Y/GYQESZGH/FN66I0YGYQESZGH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/6I0Y/GYQESZGH/FN66I0YGYQESZGH.SMALL.jpg alinke *****  Product Version of the Droidalyzer available now from Seeedstudio ****** The Droidalyzer is an open source, Bluetooth alcohol detector accessory for Android Phones. Pair the Bluetooth enabled Droidalyzer to your Android phone and then use it to detect your alcohol level. The Droidalyzer is ...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:36:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pee-to-Check-In-to-Foursquare-Mark-Your-Territor/
Pee to Check-In to Foursquare - Mark Your Territory - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SMALL.jpg blorgggg In case you are unfamiliar with the most amazing new way to physically "check in" to foursquare here is a video that will explain it all: Mark Your Territory is a fully open-source system but because it interacts with the physical world as well as the digital one, some construction is necessary b...
By: blorgggg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:18:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-Tripod-Mount-on-the-cheap/
iPhone Tripod Mount on the cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/DZFF/GSYERU0N/FPWDZFFGSYERU0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/DZFF/GSYERU0N/FPWDZFFGSYERU0N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/DZFF/GSYERU0N/FPWDZFFGSYERU0N.SMALL.jpg JoeMurphy This instructable will take you through the steps to create a simple way to mount your iPhone securely to your tripod for less $5 bucks. The best part about the clamp style mount, is that it will work with any kind of smart phones, and even works if you have a case on your phone. What you Need:...
By: JoeMurphy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:57:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-loud-sound-on-tablet-Asus-Transformer/
Louder volume on Android Asus Transformer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/1XA5/GSCZ5G0E/F9N1XA5GSCZ5G0E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/1XA5/GSCZ5G0E/F9N1XA5GSCZ5G0E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/1XA5/GSCZ5G0E/F9N1XA5GSCZ5G0E.SMALL.jpg Bulgarien Our great Asus Eeepad Transforme is proberly one of the best tablets right now  and it work perfect. There is only one small problem. The internal speakersound is not the best. The problem is, that the small speakers is placed in a the wrong way, turning against the screen and without enough  fre...
By: Bulgarien

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:15:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Zero-gravity-reader-stand-from-old-balanced-arm-la/
Zero gravity tablet or ereader floor stand from balanced arm lamp """Sugru Update""" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/UDK0/GS047RPV/FWMUDK0GS047RPV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/UDK0/GS047RPV/FWMUDK0GS047RPV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/UDK0/GS047RPV/FWMUDK0GS047RPV.SMALL.jpg LifeWarrior I never stop reading its probably the best way to learn something new. Though for years I've had one chronic problem that bothers me when holding a book and now a reader, it's the arm fatigue from trying to hold the material at an eye level. I'm not one of those types that can sit for a long time wi...
By: LifeWarrior

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:07:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-based-Vintage-Phone/
Android-based Vintage Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/W4EJ/GRFMV5XA/FD6W4EJGRFMV5XA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/W4EJ/GRFMV5XA/FD6W4EJGRFMV5XA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/W4EJ/GRFMV5XA/FD6W4EJGRFMV5XA.SMALL.jpg basil.shikin The goal of this project was to re-create a XIX-th century phone call experience and esthetics. A user would pick up the receiver, tell "operator" whom to call and a call would be placed via VoIP.  Here is small video that explains what I have managed to build: Get Device's Components Here ...
By: basil.shikin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:16:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Controlled-Pneumatic-Cannon-Powered-By-Ard/
Android-Controlled Pneumatic Cannon Powered By Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/R2GD/GQBCII7Q/F9NR2GDGQBCII7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/R2GD/GQBCII7Q/F9NR2GDGQBCII7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/R2GD/GQBCII7Q/F9NR2GDGQBCII7Q.SMALL.jpg zachrattner Every summer, Qualcomm hosts a Battle of the Schools competition, which gives employees the opportunity to represent their home universities. This year, entries were to be homemade contraptions, and they were judged according to how cool they were perceived to be. Virginia Tech's cannon project tied...
By: zachrattner

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:34:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Dirty-Phone-Mount-for-video-capture-30-m/
Quick and Dirty Phone Mount for video capture 30 minutes or less - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/H7RL/GQBCJBEE/FYSH7RLGQBCJBEE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/H7RL/GQBCJBEE/FYSH7RLGQBCJBEE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/H7RL/GQBCJBEE/FYSH7RLGQBCJBEE.SMALL.jpg LifeWarrior "The Quick and Dirty Phone Camera Mount" First off let me say this is "NOT" a master tutorial on how to make a pretty shiny mount, I needed a mount to hold my phone to video capture other instructables that I'm working on. Why not use my digital camera, short simple answer is my android phone has a...
By: LifeWarrior

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:02:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Garage-Door-Opener-Car-Starter/
Bluetooth Garage Door Opener & Car Starter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/YX8U/GPBD5EW9/F59YX8UGPBD5EW9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/YX8U/GPBD5EW9/F59YX8UGPBD5EW9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/YX8U/GPBD5EW9/F59YX8UGPBD5EW9.SMALL.jpg tcollinsworth If you're like me, you nearly always carry your phone or are frequently at a computer. I often find it more convenient when I can interact with the things around me like the garage doors, car starter, sprinklers, electric blankets, holiday decorations, etc. via my phone or computer. It is rela...
By: tcollinsworth

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 15:51:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-talks-to-Arduino/
Android talks to Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HT02/GMNR9H2W/FLPHT02GMNR9H2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HT02/GMNR9H2W/FLPHT02GMNR9H2W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HT02/GMNR9H2W/FLPHT02GMNR9H2W.SMALL.jpg circuit_breaker This project slightly modifies the Google Android sample app called "Bluetooth Chat" so you can type a message in the Android app and that same message will appear on an LCD attached to an Arduino Uno.   Functionality:  Android  talks to Arduino 1. Run the Android "Bluetooth Chat" sample app (after...
By: circuit_breaker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:17:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Moleskine-nook-color-case/
Moleskine nook color case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/SR29/GKAYXQ1Q/FNUSR29GKAYXQ1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/SR29/GKAYXQ1Q/FNUSR29GKAYXQ1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/SR29/GKAYXQ1Q/FNUSR29GKAYXQ1Q.SMALL.jpg mydian_nightshade      First off I'd like to note that there are tons of really nice nook & nook color cases out there for cheaper than the material costs for this project. They're designed by professionals and made by companies who do lots of testing because they don't like being sued when customers return broken e...
By: mydian_nightshade

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:58:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanized-Android-Figure/
Mechanized Android Figure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/0CJH/GJQEFPA1/F5R0CJHGJQEFPA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/0CJH/GJQEFPA1/F5R0CJHGJQEFPA1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/0CJH/GJQEFPA1/F5R0CJHGJQEFPA1.SMALL.jpg tanabata These Android figures are cute, but they don't actually do anything. Let's change that. Have a look at the video: These are the steps to make an Android that reacts to sound, moves it's head, sends out Morse Code messages and displays some cool light patterns. In the video...
By: tanabata

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:45:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-your-pandigital-E-Reader-into-an-Android-tabl/
Hack your pandigital E-Reader into an Android tablet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QXQM/GHFJYBV0/FTHQXQMGHFJYBV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QXQM/GHFJYBV0/FTHQXQMGHFJYBV0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QXQM/GHFJYBV0/FTHQXQMGHFJYBV0.SMALL.jpg kyle brinkerhoff NOTICE 02/01/2013: due to the nature of this instructable and the many failures that have been had by many fellow makers, i will no longer be providing support for you if you mess up your pandigital tablet. i have now in the last year alone not even have owned one of these silly things, so let it be...
By: kyle brinkerhoff

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:38:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/BiPed-robot-V-3/
BiPed robot V-3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/GKO6/FIHVM223/FUHGKO6FIHVM223.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/GKO6/FIHVM223/FUHGKO6FIHVM223.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/GKO6/FIHVM223/FUHGKO6FIHVM223.SMALL.jpg alex.v The BiPed robot V-3 was designed to get as close to the freedom of movement of the human lower body, it has 12 degrees of freedom. The frame is made of acryl-sheets and model servos are used as actuators. For now the robot is controlled via PC, autonomous behaviour when development finished. The so...
By: alex.v

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