http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:51:57 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Cellular-Shield-Tutorial/
Arduino Cellular Shield Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Cellular Shield allows you to make cellular telephone calls, and send text messages. The brains of this shield is the SM5100B which is a robust cellular module capable of performing many of the tasks of most standard cell phones. This shield requires use of a SIM card to connect to a cel...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 09:25:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FuzzBot/
FuzzBot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow The FuzzBot is an awesome, fast, fully autonomous small Arduino robot that everyone loves!!!  It uses the compact Pololu ZumoBot Chassis kit for a great drive system, and uses a Parallax Ping sensor to sense proximity, to make the FuzzBot fully autonomous.  I like to think of it as a cheap & hackabl...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:13:27 PDT 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/Tiny-Altoid-Tin-Robot-With-Personality/
Tiny Altoid Tin Robot With Personality - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 I love robots. Normally the ones I build are quite large and wouldn't fit in your pocket, but for a change of pace I decided I would try something small and fun! This robot is exactly that, and in fact fits inside of an altoids tin. It is inexpensive, versatile (so many different sensors can be used...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:25:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Virtual-Etch-A-Sketch/
Virtual Etch A Sketch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/I0V9/HERLV5KX/FQ4I0V9HERLV5KX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/I0V9/HERLV5KX/FQ4I0V9HERLV5KX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/I0V9/HERLV5KX/FQ4I0V9HERLV5KX.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 The Etch A Sketch: famous, creative, and unique. Unfortunately I have no clue where the one from my childhood is, so I decided to make my own virtual one! Check it out (and my awful drawing skills) below. This Etch A Sketch is quite like the original, (while it will never replace it, it's sti...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:08:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hapless-Spider-V8/
Robotic Spider V8 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/45N2/HCJO5OAM/F8M45N2HCJO5OAM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/45N2/HCJO5OAM/F8M45N2HCJO5OAM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/45N2/HCJO5OAM/F8M45N2HCJO5OAM.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics I needed a project that would use all my servos, so I decided to make the do-nothing, worthless spider. If you have fischertechnik and servos to waste, this is the project for you! Really, this flopping spider makes for a great learning project. The main goal of this project is to teach the fundamen...
By: Enjoying Electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:54:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Unbelievable-Arduino-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/0GJ4/H3Z3KS4D/F610GJ4H3Z3KS4D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/0GJ4/H3Z3KS4D/F610GJ4H3Z3KS4D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/0GJ4/H3Z3KS4D/F610GJ4H3Z3KS4D.SMALL.jpg randofo Here are twenty amazing Arduino projects that you almost wouldn't believe, if not for that they are the real deal. These authors have turned their wildest dreams into reality with the power of Arduino, an easy-to-use microcontroller development board. It is no wonder that Arduino literally translate...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 17:47:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Biologically-Inspired-Robotics/
3D-Printed Biologically-Inspired Robotics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SMALL.jpg randofo I have been spending the last few months doing research into biologically inspired robotic structures. While my approach may seem formalistic in nature, these devices were simply a means for ultimately conducting social research. This desire stems from my experience building Simple Bots, and their s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:31:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Changing-Christmas-Star/
Color Changing Christmas Star - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/ZWRG/HAVGJTBJ/FISZWRGHAVGJTBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/ZWRG/HAVGJTBJ/FISZWRGHAVGJTBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/ZWRG/HAVGJTBJ/FISZWRGHAVGJTBJ.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Ever wanted to make that normal, golden star at the top of your Christmas tree different?  How about color changing?  The new Color Changing Christmas Star does that all in one package.  The main components are 5 RGB LEDs, an Arduino UNO, and an Arduino Proto Shield.  They all fit together on a Drem...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:09:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Chemical-Foam-Spewing-Pumpkin/
Arduino-Controlled Chemical Foam Spewing Pumpkin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/JAQ9/H8XM1WTV/FCNJAQ9H8XM1WTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/JAQ9/H8XM1WTV/FCNJAQ9H8XM1WTV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/JAQ9/H8XM1WTV/FCNJAQ9H8XM1WTV.SMALL.gif SF Media Labs If the thought of dozens of tricker-or-treaters in gross-out costumes knocking down your door makes you want to spew, have we got the pumpkin for you! Every time the Arduino-Controlled Chemical Foam Spewing Pumpkin encounters a trick-or-treater at your doorstep, it spews burning chemical foam all ...
By: SF Media Labs

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 11:33:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Changing-LED-Tree/
Color Changing LED Tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/I290/H6DWVKBC/FJHI290H6DWVKBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/I290/H6DWVKBC/FJHI290H6DWVKBC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/I290/H6DWVKBC/FJHI290H6DWVKBC.SMALL.jpg xBacon Ever wanted an LED tree? Well now you can have your LED tree and eat it too (no, wait, you probably shouldn't)... Gather the parts You will need: 1x ATtiny85 10x male header pins Solid core wire, 2 colors A bunch of LEDs 1x Arduino Uno to program the ATtiny Program the ATtiny To prep the Ard...
By: xBacon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:19:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Connect-4-Binary-Clock/
Connect 4 Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/UOU1/H5JVONY6/FF1UOU1H5JVONY6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/UOU1/H5JVONY6/FF1UOU1H5JVONY6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/UOU1/H5JVONY6/FF1UOU1H5JVONY6.SMALL.jpg Emacheen22 Welcome ladies and gents! As an entrepreneur, I'm always looking for great projects to share.  Myself and two other classmates recently put together a project for our Master's of Engineering program in Technical Entrepreneurship, and we're thrilled to share our vision with you.  Remember that old C...
By: Emacheen22

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 09:41:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ATtiny854525-LED-dice-Super-simple-and-CHEAP/
ATtiny85/45/25 LED dice (Super simple and CHEAP!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/MJXP/H5ENPRXE/FE9MJXPH5ENPRXE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/MJXP/H5ENPRXE/FE9MJXPH5ENPRXE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/MJXP/H5ENPRXE/FE9MJXPH5ENPRXE.SMALL.jpg xBacon If you have looked at my 5 LED ATtiny85 POV display, we programmed the ATtiny with the Arduino. (If you haven't seen it, click here) We will be doing the same thing for this LED Dice project. The total parts cost for this project is about $5-$10. (Not including the Arduino board and the tools.) It...
By: xBacon

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Aug 2012 09:05:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Watering-Plant/
Self-Watering Plant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/4GOQ/H3QF5PPX/FA94GOQH3QF5PPX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/4GOQ/H3QF5PPX/FA94GOQH3QF5PPX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/4GOQ/H3QF5PPX/FA94GOQH3QF5PPX.SMALL.jpg randofo Plants liven up any space by adding a sense of airiness and life. That is - of course - when you don't forget to water them, and they shrivel up and die. I am very bad at remembering to water plants. That is why I built this self-watering plant to do it for me. Using a soil sensor, and an Arduino-...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:26:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ArduSensor-Fun-Pack/
ArduSensor Fun Pack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/8M9Y/H2WEVXPR/F7S8M9YH2WEVXPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/8M9Y/H2WEVXPR/F7S8M9YH2WEVXPR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/8M9Y/H2WEVXPR/F7S8M9YH2WEVXPR.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow ArduSensors are open source plug-in-play sensors for Arduino.  These were originally made for beginners to get started with Arduino, a very cool electronics prototyping platform, but anyone can use them.  I still play around with them all of the time, and I bet a ton of people that are experienced w...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:55:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sentriduino-Its-the-all-new-Sentry-turret-made-of/
Sentriduino! Its the all new Sentry turret made of recycled things you would find around your house! - More DIY How To Projects]]> 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 Hey guys, Today I would like to show you how to make a simple sentry turret out of household Items! You would only need to get an Arduino UNO or Mega, a Ping))) Ultrasonic Range finder, two servos, and an electronic water squinter! The rest of the project is things that you may find around your hous...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:12:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-to-Arduino/
Intro to Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/5L77/H05NHB4C/F2K5L77H05NHB4C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/5L77/H05NHB4C/F2K5L77H05NHB4C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/5L77/H05NHB4C/F2K5L77H05NHB4C.SMALL.jpg randofo An Arduino is an open-source microcontroller development board. In plain English, you can use the Arduino to read sensors and control things like motors and lights. This allows you to upload programs to this board which can then interact with things in the real world. With this, you can make devices...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:21:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Energy-Saving-Light/
Energy-Saving Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SMALL.gif randofo In the spirit of Earth Day, I have created a revolutionary new energy-saving lighting solution that is only ever on when your eyes are open. This is remarkably more efficient than normal lighting that remains on, even when your eyes are shut. Using my device, you get light when you need it, and dark...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:40:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Guitar-Pedal/
Arduino Guitar Pedal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/PAQJ/GZHJVUE9/FUSPAQJGZHJVUE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/PAQJ/GZHJVUE9/FUSPAQJGZHJVUE9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/PAQJ/GZHJVUE9/FUSPAQJGZHJVUE9.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Guitar Pedal is a digital multi-effect pedal based upon the Lo-Fi Arduino Guitar Pedal originally posted by Kyle McDonald. I made a few modifications to his original design. The most noticeable changes are the built-in preamp, and the active mixer stage which lets you combine the clean...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 21:56:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Car-to-Robot/
RC Car to Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/CLXT/GYGES5Y4/F48CLXTGYGES5Y4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/CLXT/GYGES5Y4/F48CLXTGYGES5Y4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/CLXT/GYGES5Y4/F48CLXTGYGES5Y4.SMALL.jpg randofo Converting an RC car into a robot is a quick and easy way to get started with robotics. At the very least, when you get bored of playing with your remote control car after three days, you can turn it into a robot that will do all of your evil bidding. Well, maybe not all of it, but at least a siza...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 10:11:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EMG-Biofeedback/
EMG Biofeedback - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/S9IH/GUEONAUD/F3RS9IHGUEONAUD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/S9IH/GUEONAUD/F3RS9IHGUEONAUD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/S9IH/GUEONAUD/F3RS9IHGUEONAUD.SMALL.jpg randofo This biofeedback setup uses an EMG sensor to represent muscle tension as a series of beeps and allows you to train your body to adjust muscle tension at will. In short, the more tense you are, the faster the beeps become, and the more relaxed, the slower. Using this device you can learn how to regu...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:28:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/8-Pin-Programming-Shield/
8-Pin Programming Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/90UN/GTNKVSPH/FX590UNGTNKVSPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/90UN/GTNKVSPH/FX590UNGTNKVSPH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/90UN/GTNKVSPH/FX590UNGTNKVSPH.SMALL.jpg randofo The 8-Pin Programming Shield allows you to program ATtiny series chips using the Arduino itself as the programmer. In other words, you plug this into your Arduino and then you can easily program 8-pin chips. These small microcontrollers can then be incorporated into any project that you want. Follow...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:32:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Project-Board/
Arduino Project Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/R21S/GQPNUORU/FI9R21SGQPNUORU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/R21S/GQPNUORU/FI9R21SGQPNUORU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/R21S/GQPNUORU/FI9R21SGQPNUORU.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Project Board is basically a board to transer your ATMEGA168/328 to when you have completed your project and no longer need to use the Arduino as a development board. Simply transfer the programmed chip from the Arduino board to the Arduino project board and you are in business. Now your...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2011 12:56:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FUNBOT/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/PPO3/GPAS1Y5C/FGPPPO3GPAS1Y5C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/PPO3/GPAS1Y5C/FGPPPO3GPAS1Y5C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/PPO3/GPAS1Y5C/FGPPPO3GPAS1Y5C.SMALL.jpg jadberro Its a custom made toy that's made from scratch, it is literally made to last and not break every once in a while. Enjoy ! I would personally like to see this developed into a "make your own toy thing". 2 DIY IR proximity sensors. 1 Light dependent resistor 1 l293d motor driver 1 at...
By: jadberro

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:30:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sleep-n-Tweet/
Sleep n' Tweet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/4GJ7/GP7IS9UN/FQP4GJ7GP7IS9UN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/4GJ7/GP7IS9UN/FQP4GJ7GP7IS9UN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/4GJ7/GP7IS9UN/FQP4GJ7GP7IS9UN.SMALL.jpg Mikeverter The Sleep n' Tweet Now I am lucky enough to work at the greatest company in the world as a University of Waterloo, co-op student. It might not even be a company you’ve heard of yet. They’re named Upverter and we are trying to change the way people design...
By: Mikeverter

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:46:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Basics-RCtime/
Arduino Basics: RCtime - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/HBA3/GKJF8R92/FQ3HBA3GKJF8R92.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/HBA3/GKJF8R92/FQ3HBA3GKJF8R92.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/HBA3/GKJF8R92/FQ3HBA3GKJF8R92.SMALL.jpg randofo RCtime is a function for the Arduino that finds its roots in Basic-based micro controller programming languages (such as the Basic Stamp). This function basically counts the amount of time it takes to charge a capacitor through a resistor and returns a digital value. In some sense, it is a simple ha...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:05:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lunchtime-Clock/
Lunchtime Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/9P1J/GIWZL7O9/FZ79P1JGIWZL7O9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/9P1J/GIWZL7O9/FZ79P1JGIWZL7O9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/9P1J/GIWZL7O9/FZ79P1JGIWZL7O9.SMALL.jpg randofo Have you ever wished lunchtime were longer, but didn't know where to find those few extra minutes? Well, wish no longer! Thanks to great in advances in clock technology, I present to you a clock that speeds up 20% every day at 11:00 and slows down 20% every day at 11:48, giving you an extra twelve ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:09:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Tutorial-using-an-Arduino-RGBL/
RGB LED Tutorial (using an Arduino) (RGBL) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/FRND/FWS6JUT1/FFNFRNDFWS6JUT1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/FRND/FWS6JUT1/FFNFRNDFWS6JUT1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/FRND/FWS6JUT1/FFNFRNDFWS6JUT1.SMALL.jpg oomlout LEDs are great. But with any project there comes a point where flashing is simply not enough. For these cases an RGB (Red, Green, BLue) LED is the answer.With an RGB LED you'll be able to produce any colour glow your heart desires. At first using an RGB LED seems quite complex, but it quite quickly ...
By: oomlout

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:59:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Home-Automation-using-servo-switches/
Easy DIY Home Automation (using servo switches) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/8T28/FQ2DZCZL/FEL8T28FQ2DZCZL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/8T28/FQ2DZCZL/FEL8T28FQ2DZCZL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/8T28/FQ2DZCZL/FEL8T28FQ2DZCZL.SMALL.jpg oomlout This Instructable is all about one of life's simple actions, flipping a light switch on and off. At oomlout we do it many times a day, so many in fact it came to a point where we asked ourselves "Can't we get an Arduino to do this?". Of course we can, what follows is how we went about doing it. W...
By: oomlout

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:36:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Breadboard-Layout-Sheets-plug-and-play-electronic/
Solderless Breadboard Layout Sheets (plug and play electronics) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/MJKM/FVO9MFV3/FS1MJKMFVO9MFV3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/MJKM/FVO9MFV3/FS1MJKMFVO9MFV3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/MJKM/FVO9MFV3/FS1MJKMFVO9MFV3.SMALL.jpg oomlout Here's a fun system designed to take care of some of the headaches involved in breadboarding a circuit.It is is a simple set of template files drawn to scale with real world electronic components. Using a vector drawing program you simply move the components onto the breadboard template, draw a few ...
By: oomlout

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:40:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Trumpet/
Arduino Trumpet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/8BNG/FVIP78L9/FYV8BNGFVIP78L9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/8BNG/FVIP78L9/FYV8BNGFVIP78L9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/8BNG/FVIP78L9/FYV8BNGFVIP78L9.SMALL.jpg QuiksilverRox This project emulates a trumpet by playing notes using the three buttons (valves). This is easy to make and fun to play with, though it can only play one octave and no sharps/flats. Code Load this into your Arduino:int speaker = 9; // Hook up speaker to digital pin 9int sw1 = 1...
By: QuiksilverRox

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 17:58:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Twittering-Office-Chair/
The Twittering Office Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/0DKP/FT7PKX6W/F0M0DKPFT7PKX6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/0DKP/FT7PKX6W/F0M0DKPFT7PKX6W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/0DKP/FT7PKX6W/F0M0DKPFT7PKX6W.SMALL.jpg randofo The Twittering office chair "tweets" (posts a Twitter update) upon the detection of natural gas such as that produced by human flatulence. This is part of my commitment to accurately document and share my life as it happens. For more in depth theory, please see the next step entitled Theory.See the ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:21:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Control-Your-Robot-Using-a-Wii-Nunchuck-an/
Control Your Robot Using a Wii Nunchuck (and an Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/PP05/FOHU3N2L/FVSPP05FOHU3N2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/PP05/FOHU3N2L/FVSPP05FOHU3N2L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/PP05/FOHU3N2L/FVSPP05FOHU3N2L.SMALL.jpg oomlout After wearing myself out playing Wii Boxing I got to thinking wouldn't it be great if I could use this to control my robot, (looking to my left hand). Looking around the internet I found a bevy of people doing similar things, (links to everyone just below the video). So what follows is a re-packag...
By: oomlout

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:19:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Breathalyzer-Microphone/
Breathalyzer Microphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/50LD/FJIVQWGV/FUY50LDFJIVQWGV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/50LD/FJIVQWGV/FUY50LDFJIVQWGV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/50LD/FJIVQWGV/FUY50LDFJIVQWGV.SMALL.jpg randofo The breathalyzer microphone is a system for the inconscpicuous collection of blood-alcohol content level data sets. In other words, you can measure a person's sobriety with a device, that for all intents and purposes, looks no different than a standard microphone. This tool adds new dimensions of tr...
By: randofo

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