Instructables: exploring - technology - art http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:37 PDT BLOX v1.01 Physical Reconfiguration of Digital Anatomy http://www.instructables.com/id/Physical-Reconfiguration-of-Digital-Anatomy/
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Thu, 16 May 2013 22:53:32 PDT
How to draw pictures and create fonts using the Doodle Bot sample code http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-draw-pictures-and-create-fonts-using-the-Do/
How to draw pictures and create fonts using the Doodle Bot sample code - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/Q9DC/HGH6Y3Q4/FDDQ9DCHGH6Y3Q4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/Q9DC/HGH6Y3Q4/FDDQ9DCHGH6Y3Q4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/Q9DC/HGH6Y3Q4/FDDQ9DCHGH6Y3Q4.SMALL.jpg OddBot If you are reading this before 31st of July, 2013 then there is a contest with prizes running. See here for details. Doodle Bot is a simple robotic platform that is ideal for hobbyist and students learning the basics of robot locomotion. The robot has 2 geared motors for locomotion and 1 servo to r...
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Thu, 16 May 2013 02:21:23 PDT
Control 1,024 RBG LEDs with no Soldering or Coding http://www.instructables.com/id/PIXEL-Desktop-LED-Display/
Control 1,024 RBG LEDs with no Soldering or Coding - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/36LZ/HFSH5DFJ/FSF36LZHFSH5DFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/36LZ/HFSH5DFJ/FSF36LZHFSH5DFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/36LZ/HFSH5DFJ/FSF36LZHFSH5DFJ.SMALL.jpg alinke Contents of the PIXEL Guts Kit In this Instructuable, we'll show you how to: Do an LED matrix art project with 1,024 RGB LEDs Using zero soldering or coding You'll control the LED matrix from a smart phone or PC wirelessly over Bluetooth You can display static ...
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Sun, 5 May 2013 23:11:30 PDT
Junk art that's not junk http://www.instructables.com/id/Junk-art-thats-not-junk/
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:29:40 PDT
Creating Art Portfolios in Photoshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Art-Portfolios-in-Photoshop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/VYI3/HFSH4WNH/F67VYI3HFSH4WNH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/VYI3/HFSH4WNH/F67VYI3HFSH4WNH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/VYI3/HFSH4WNH/F67VYI3HFSH4WNH.SMALL.jpg ClayAlchemist While you might know exactly how you want to make your art portfolio in your head, being able to map it out in Photoshop proves to be much more difficult.  Today, I'll show you the basics needed to create an art portfolio for AT-130 at GRCC.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:43:43 PDT
meta lamp - portrait of a lamp is a 2000 lumen led lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/meta-lamp-portrait-of-a-lamp-is-a-2000-lumen-led/
meta lamp - portrait of a lamp is a 2000 lumen led lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/11NX/HFD173EB/FI111NXHFD173EB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/11NX/HFD173EB/FI111NXHFD173EB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/11NX/HFD173EB/FI111NXHFD173EB.SMALL.jpg pobriant For over a century the shape of our lighting has been defined by the shape of a glass bulb.  No more.  High power leds the size of a grain of sand are on the horizon and the only limits to lighting is our imagination. And if it is still not quite practical to have our walls light up, at least art s...
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Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:00:10 PDT
Skateboard to work skirt made in SketchBook Pro http://www.instructables.com/id/Skateboard-to-work-skirt-made-in-SketchBook-Pro/
Skateboard to work skirt made in SketchBook Pro - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/OJ9Z/HFBK6Y5R/FO3OJ9ZHFBK6Y5R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/OJ9Z/HFBK6Y5R/FO3OJ9ZHFBK6Y5R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/OJ9Z/HFBK6Y5R/FO3OJ9ZHFBK6Y5R.SMALL.jpg ReneediCherri I work between two worlds: One is the awesome crazy fun place known as Instructables. The other is the super fancy officey Autodesk. They are both super cool, but definitely different climates. Managing a wardrobe between the two worlds is tricky. I'm wanting to skateboard to work and still look ...
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:35:20 PDT
Geometric Pillow Forms http://www.instructables.com/id/Geometric-Pillow-Forms/
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:30:08 PDT
Using SketchBook Pro to Design a fuzzy hoodie http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-SketchBook-Pro-to-Design-a-fuzzy-hoodie/
Using SketchBook Pro to Design a fuzzy hoodie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/LYA2/HF23WABC/FWJLYA2HF23WABC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/LYA2/HF23WABC/FWJLYA2HF23WABC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/LYA2/HF23WABC/FWJLYA2HF23WABC.SMALL.jpg ReneediCherri I've always wanted a fuzzy hoodie! You know, made out of plush fur? Like you skinned a muppet? I've also always wanted a hoodie with cute ram horns. You know, like little plush ram horns? The BetaBrand contest is a perfect it for me to try and make my design real. I'm going to work from the provide...
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 07:53:45 PDT
Shadow Poster http://www.instructables.com/id/Shadow-Poster/
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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 10:50:15 PDT
using the symmetry tool in SketchBook Pro to design clothing http://www.instructables.com/id/using-the-symmetry-tool-in-SketchBook-Pro-to-desig/
using the symmetry tool in SketchBook Pro to design clothing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/S5W5/HEXSMPZX/FBGS5W5HEXSMPZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/S5W5/HEXSMPZX/FBGS5W5HEXSMPZX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/S5W5/HEXSMPZX/FBGS5W5HEXSMPZX.SMALL.jpg ReneediCherri The symmetry tool is a really unique feature to SketchBook Pro! It cuts your drawing time in half, which allows you to create all sorts of neat designs fast! I especially love drawing clothing with the symmetry tools. Here's how you might do that.  Tool overview In SketchBook Pro we have two ...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:29:34 PDT
Drawing Ballerinas... with a Twist http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawing-Ballerinas-with-a-Twist/
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Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:31:30 PDT
River Pendent http://www.instructables.com/id/River-Pendent/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/E5BE/HE7CXEGD/FX8E5BEHE7CXEGD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/E5BE/HE7CXEGD/FX8E5BEHE7CXEGD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/E5BE/HE7CXEGD/FX8E5BEHE7CXEGD.SMALL.jpg JimVe35 Please also see attached PDF drawing for visual assembly instruction.
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:52:37 PDT
Goblin Self Portrait: beginning http://www.instructables.com/id/Goblin-Self-Portrait-beginning/
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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:33:32 PDT
Interactive Stereoscopic Installations: visual rupture with the Diplopiascope http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-stereoscopic-installations-visual-rup/
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:23:28 PDT
Servo Math http://www.instructables.com/id/Servo-Math/
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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:33:12 PDT
Wall drawing robot - Open Source ! (KeerBot.com) http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-drawing-robot-Open-Source-KeerBotcom/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/32BN/HE7CFPB0/FU032BNHE7CFPB0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/32BN/HE7CFPB0/FU032BNHE7CFPB0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/32BN/HE7CFPB0/FU032BNHE7CFPB0.SMALL.jpg wavegm KeerBot goal is to develop open hardware robot – A new one! No more regular boring robot that rolls on the ground but a new robot that can draw on walls. The robot is hanged on two wires with known initial length, and it has a painting head in the middle of it, and the software tells the wires t...
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Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:40:55 PDT
Timing gear and chain clock - almost free! http://www.instructables.com/id/Timing-gear-and-chain-clock-almost-free/
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Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:28:51 PDT
Acrylic flowers of SMD LEDs http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-flowers-of-SMD-LEDs/
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Fri, 8 Mar 2013 16:24:36 PST
Satellite-spotting laser http://www.instructables.com/id/Satellite-laser-cannon/
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Fri, 8 Mar 2013 05:06:36 PST
Photo Light Studio for small reflective objects such as Jewelry :) Cheap, Portable, Recycled Materials, and best of all, it REALLY works!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Light-Studio-for-small-reflective-objects-su/
Photo Light Studio for small reflective objects such as Jewelry :) Cheap, Portable, Recycled Materials, and best of all, it REALLY works!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/WMDC/HDYZ64SL/FKMWMDCHDYZ64SL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/WMDC/HDYZ64SL/FKMWMDCHDYZ64SL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/WMDC/HDYZ64SL/FKMWMDCHDYZ64SL.SMALL.jpg picturesofsilver Five years after learning how to make fine silver and bronze jewelry, opening my own etsy shop, purchasing a Paragon jewelry kiln, all the tools, an OTT light, and  a Canon Rebel, I was finally getting ready to invest in a light box to properly photograph the reflective little beauties. I googled 'm...
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Wed, 6 Mar 2013 18:53:38 PST
Motherboard Wall Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Motherboard-Wall-Clock/
Motherboard Wall Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/DO9Q/HDYZ65C8/FX9DO9QHDYZ65C8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/DO9Q/HDYZ65C8/FX9DO9QHDYZ65C8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/DO9Q/HDYZ65C8/FX9DO9QHDYZ65C8.SMALL.jpg renerodriguez83 I'm back for another fun instructable! Prepare your inner geek for this fun project! When I was a kid, I had a hard time of keeping out of the guts of my computer. I spent many a night, tinkering and over clocking my desktop to squeeze as much performance as possible out of my rig. Eventually, my l...
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Wed, 6 Mar 2013 18:02:07 PST
Create a geometric portrait at Techshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-geometric-portrait-at-Techshop/
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 19:00:26 PST
Steampunk Geodesic Terrarium http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Geodesic-Terrarium/
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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:22:28 PST
Steampunk radio mp3 http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-radio-mp3/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/E8JT/HDOW3OL2/F7SE8JTHDOW3OL2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/E8JT/HDOW3OL2/F7SE8JTHDOW3OL2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/E8JT/HDOW3OL2/F7SE8JTHDOW3OL2.SMALL.jpg nimi52 This is my first try to create something cool. Unexpectedly reflections from blue bar create a smile :) on central bulb. Electronic for the device is from DX  http://dx.com/p/digital-audio-mp3-player-module-with-remote-controller-1-5-lcd-57557  USB stick is in brass Shiva upon device.
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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:34:42 PST
Creating a simple logo from an image at Techshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-simple-logo-from-an-image-at-Techshop/
Creating a simple logo from an image at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/HDFT/HD4VG8FQ/FSVHDFTHD4VG8FQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/HDFT/HD4VG8FQ/FSVHDFTHD4VG8FQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/HDFT/HD4VG8FQ/FSVHDFTHD4VG8FQ.SMALL.jpg ohhello This instructable shows the step by step process in which, in this tutorial, A polar bear is made into line art.  This image is not my own, It is a generic polar bear image off the first page of Google Search. However it is up to the viewer to decide if this is my piece or not. The image recreated w...
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Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:27:03 PST
Building An 'Interocitor'-An Alien Communication Device Steampunk Bonsai The Final Part http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-An-Interocitor-An-Alien-Communication-D/
Building An 'Interocitor'-An Alien Communication Device Steampunk Bonsai The Final Part - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/FYN3/HD8ZAK4X/FG1FYN3HD8ZAK4X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/FYN3/HD8ZAK4X/FG1FYN3HD8ZAK4X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/FYN3/HD8ZAK4X/FG1FYN3HD8ZAK4X.SMALL.jpg GreenChief85                                                                                                                                                                                            I Built An 'Interocitor' By Mistake!                                                                        ...
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Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:42:42 PST
How to go haiku bombing http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-go-haiku-bombing/
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Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:03:05 PST
The Solar Powered Electric Skull 'The Frankenstein Look' PART II http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Solar-Powered-Electric-Skull-The-Frankenstei/
The Solar Powered Electric Skull 'The Frankenstein Look' PART II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/2XYR/HD4VLIIF/FQW2XYRHD4VLIIF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/2XYR/HD4VLIIF/FQW2XYRHD4VLIIF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/2XYR/HD4VLIIF/FQW2XYRHD4VLIIF.SMALL.jpg GreenChief85                                                                                                                Electric Bonsai Part II - Light her up !                                                                    The Frankenstein Look                                                       by:...
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Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:18:22 PST
MANOA LOGIC: Morse code wall art with Arduino + found materials http://www.instructables.com/id/MANOA-LOGIC-Morse-code-wall-art-with-Arduino-fo/
MANOA LOGIC: Morse code wall art with Arduino + found materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/K75D/HCJO4XH1/FXMK75DHCJO4XH1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/K75D/HCJO4XH1/FXMK75DHCJO4XH1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/K75D/HCJO4XH1/FXMK75DHCJO4XH1.SMALL.jpg bull.steve Gather materials For this project I purchased an Arduino Uno REV 3, one bright white LED, four resistors, one push button switch, four circuit board standoffs, one 8x 1.5 AA battery holder, one battery connector lead, 8X AA NiMH batteries from Radio Shack. I found an old piece of copper flas...
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Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:42:59 PST
Portable Laser Shows http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Laser-Shows/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/4TX2/HCB8F243/F6K4TX2HCB8F243.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/4TX2/HCB8F243/F6K4TX2HCB8F243.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/4TX2/HCB8F243/F6K4TX2HCB8F243.SMALL.jpg Alvinmin Files Laser-lunchbox-how-it-works.pdf circuit_diagram.pdf Tools Bench vice doubles as an anvil to pound out the curvature of the strap hangers Drill and bits Needlenose pliers Paintbrush if not using spray paint Pipe cutter , (optional) to c...
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Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:43:14 PST
ViBracelet http://www.instructables.com/id/ViBracelet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/KNU0/HCB8TK2J/FB2KNU0HCB8TK2J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/KNU0/HCB8TK2J/FB2KNU0HCB8TK2J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/KNU0/HCB8TK2J/FB2KNU0HCB8TK2J.SMALL.jpg jesselokt The goal of this project is to build a vibrating bracelet that alerts the wearer to incoming calls on an iPhone 4S. This device was originally created for a blind and partially hearing-impaired client who could not hear or see her phone ringing and wanted an inconspicuous and wearable device th...
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Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:28:10 PST
Mini Scale Model Car from Foam Board! http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Scale-Model-Car-form-Foam-Board/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/EFXN/HCB8KUOL/FV5EFXNHCB8KUOL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/EFXN/HCB8KUOL/FV5EFXNHCB8KUOL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/EFXN/HCB8KUOL/FV5EFXNHCB8KUOL.SMALL.jpg wildafrican i love designing and drawing cars, aeroplanes and other motorised vehicles. but one day i had and itch to make one into a scale model. It kept me busy for a while but finally I came up with a design i liked and started carving at the foam. it took me approx. 5 hours to do so with the whole process. ...
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Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:49:02 PST
How to Make Moss Graffiti http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Moss-Graffiti-1/
How to Make Moss Graffiti - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/OMAP/HCB8KN1Q/FCOOMAPHCB8KN1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/OMAP/HCB8KN1Q/FCOOMAPHCB8KN1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/OMAP/HCB8KN1Q/FCOOMAPHCB8KN1Q.SMALL.jpg hosseinkh Moss graffiti, also called eco-graffiti or green graffiti, replaces spray paint, paint-markers or other such toxic chemicals and paints with a paintbrush and a moss "paint" that can grow on its own. As people become more eco-friendly and environmentally aware, the idea of making living, breathing gr...
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Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:33:09 PST
Paint Pulse: Digital Water Marbling http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-Pulse-Digital-Water-Marbling/
Paint Pulse: Digital Water Marbling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZG38/HAQ37497/FMTZG38HAQ37497.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZG38/HAQ37497/FMTZG38HAQ37497.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZG38/HAQ37497/FMTZG38HAQ37497.SMALL.jpg blorgggg   Paint Pulse is a project which seeks to build upon the water marbling crafts of Ebru and Suminagashi with digital behavioral additions. The idea is to design intricate, flowing patterns of paint directly on the surface of water which you can capture on the surface of paper. Expert crafters c...
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Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:56:34 PST
Design Your Own Functional Art! http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Your-Own-Functional-Art/
Design Your Own Functional Art! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SMALL.jpg jsrook Introduction I've enjoyed the fruits of Instructables as a member since 2007 and thought it was time to contribute to this wonderful community.  With that, I present you an Instructable on how to design and build your own functional art! I really feel the need to start with a quote: Design is a fun...
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:17:50 PST
How to make awesome laser cut art! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-awesome-laser-cut-art/
How to make awesome laser cut art! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/QY3Z/HBUZF74N/F11QY3ZHBUZF74N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/QY3Z/HBUZF74N/F11QY3ZHBUZF74N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/QY3Z/HBUZF74N/F11QY3ZHBUZF74N.SMALL.jpg imadami This instructable will show you the process that I went through to create just about all of my Christmas presents that I gave out this year. I'm entering this insructable into the holiday gift contest so if you enjoy it be sure to vote for it in the contest! The process in a nut shell is to draw up...
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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:40:56 PST
Nama Instrument 1.0 http://www.instructables.com/id/Nama-Instrument-10/
Nama Instrument 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/BTJ2/HAQ320KB/FYJBTJ2HAQ320KB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/BTJ2/HAQ320KB/FYJBTJ2HAQ320KB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/BTJ2/HAQ320KB/FYJBTJ2HAQ320KB.SMALL.jpg lgguts A motion sensing soft-circuit interface. The following instructable will guide you through the construction of your own personalized Nama Instrument. I'd love to hear some feedback. Hope you like it and it serves you somehow! : ) Access http://www.viraseres.com/nama to download the project's open s...
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Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:31:20 PST
Usb pen - charger http://www.instructables.com/id/Usb-pen-charger/
Usb pen - charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SMALL.jpg matass This instructable will show you how to make  usb pen- charger, from metal pen, and a usb car charger... You will need... Yuo will need Open... Open your usb car charger... Solder... Solder anode and cathode to wires... Add switch Add switch to the circuit, and test...
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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:16:11 PST
Create an Interactive Living Wall http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-an-Interactive-Living-Wall/
Create an Interactive Living Wall - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/WJCW/HAQ30O9U/FDSWJCWHAQ30O9U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/WJCW/HAQ30O9U/FDSWJCWHAQ30O9U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/WJCW/HAQ30O9U/FDSWJCWHAQ30O9U.SMALL.jpg lnorooz This instructable was made as part of the final project requirement in the CS graduate course "Tangible Interactive Computing" at the University of Maryland, College Park taught by Professor Jon Froehlich. The course focused on exploring the materiality of interactive computing and, in the words of ...
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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:03:42 PST
Capture in time : Laser photography. http://www.instructables.com/id/Capture-in-time-Laser-photography/
Capture in time : Laser photography. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/L4AI/HAE69GIR/FUFL4AIHAE69GIR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/L4AI/HAE69GIR/FUFL4AIHAE69GIR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/L4AI/HAE69GIR/FUFL4AIHAE69GIR.SMALL.jpg Soni991 Hi All, This i had figure out myself about the amazing way to take dark images with various laser art as you wish. Maybe most of you know this , but i just feel like sharing it so please let me know if anyone else have any other cool tricks with it. Things You need ! You need 1) Camera where you ...
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Fri, 7 Dec 2012 05:36:19 PST
Droid Head Blaster http://www.instructables.com/id/Droid-Head-Blaster-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SMALL.jpg jutorres 1.  For this project I wanted to build a boombox with big volume, quality of sound, good looks and portability that would give the same sound of a high end stereo.  I wanted to go outside of the typical box and and make something different and lightweight. A kind of conversation piece that you can d...
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:59:25 PST
Steampunk Bonsai http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Bonsai-1/
Steampunk Bonsai - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/CRJH/HA1ELW2Q/FRNCRJHHA1ELW2Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/CRJH/HA1ELW2Q/FRNCRJHHA1ELW2Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/CRJH/HA1ELW2Q/FRNCRJHHA1ELW2Q.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick Due to CITE exhibit week, I was asked to create something artsy. The exhibit's main theme is green engineering. As much as I would want to create an interactive art installation piece, I was left with no other choice but to stick with making something really simple. It was an abrupt request. Actuall...
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Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:55:32 PST
Planetary Motion Paperweight http://www.instructables.com/id/Planetary-Motion-Paperweight/
Planetary Motion Paperweight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/WRNY/H9T4PLSP/FCCWRNYH9T4PLSP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/WRNY/H9T4PLSP/FCCWRNYH9T4PLSP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/WRNY/H9T4PLSP/FCCWRNYH9T4PLSP.SMALL.jpg britknight This is a sculpture/paperweight/thing that I made one day after school on a whim. I just opened up sketchup and ran with what I got. Hopefully the result isn't too bad :) This was 3D printed on my Replicator. Design I had been experimenting with the follow me tool in sketchup, and the shape you ...
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Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:09:48 PST
MONOPOLY CLOCK http://www.instructables.com/id/MONOPOLY-CLOCK/
MONOPOLY CLOCK - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/4CEK/H9QPOORP/F9N4CEKH9QPOORP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/4CEK/H9QPOORP/F9N4CEKH9QPOORP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/4CEK/H9QPOORP/F9N4CEKH9QPOORP.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano I found an old old old Monopoly game and thought it would be cool to turn it into a clock, so I did! I even used the box, These old game boxes are very hard to find. The box from the 50"s has a tiny image of the board on the cover and it make an awesome center for the clock! Have fun Have fun des...
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Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:00:29 PST
Light Up Your People http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Your-People/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/4LPC/H9G190XR/FF64LPCH9G190XR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/4LPC/H9G190XR/FF64LPCH9G190XR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/4LPC/H9G190XR/FF64LPCH9G190XR.SMALL.jpg Geek07Boy Infrared diodes and detectors make things fun and magical. We are use to touching or flipping a switch to turn on lights. A simple transistor circuit with an infrared detector and the lights changes with the wave of your finger. My circuit boards are simple and all of the parts to run the detector, ...
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Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:35:43 PST
Creating Art From Scratch - "The Gazelle" http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Art-From-Scratch-The-Gazelle/
Creating Art From Scratch - "The Gazelle" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/3RCB/H9G123Y9/F923RCBH9G123Y9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/3RCB/H9G123Y9/F923RCBH9G123Y9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/3RCB/H9G123Y9/F923RCBH9G123Y9.SMALL.jpg KathyTackettPhoto This is kind of an ongoing project for me, but I haven't really had the chance to work on it as of late, which is extremely unfortunate.  "The Gazelle" was my first creation, and I made it a while back so I don't remember the exact details.  It's one of those, "make it up as you go" kinda things, ya...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:04:56 PST
Creating Successful Photographs - Fine Art http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Successful-Photographs-Fine-Art/
Creating Successful Photographs - Fine Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/XJEW/H9G18MZ4/FSWXJEWH9G18MZ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/XJEW/H9G18MZ4/FSWXJEWH9G18MZ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/XJEW/H9G18MZ4/FSWXJEWH9G18MZ4.SMALL.jpg KathyTackettPhoto Out of all the different types of photography, fine art photography will always be the most sought after in my opinion.  Every photographer is an artist, and if most of them could make a living off of fine art, I'm sure they would.  Fine art is a way to express yourself, state your opinions, create...
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Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:43:57 PST
Creating Successful Photographs - Basic Composition http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Successful-Photographs-The-Basics/
Creating Successful Photographs - Basic Composition - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/9CYT/H9G18MI7/FMB9CYTH9G18MI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/9CYT/H9G18MI7/FMB9CYTH9G18MI7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/9CYT/H9G18MI7/FMB9CYTH9G18MI7.SMALL.jpg KathyTackettPhoto I'm taking us back to the very beginning of photography here, so if you've taken a photo class or have some experience with photography, you might just want to skip this instructable.  However, if you've never done photography before, but have an interest in improving your photographs, listen up! *...
By: KathyTackettPhoto

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Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:27:43 PST
Resistor Figures http://www.instructables.com/id/Resistor-Figures-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/R9YV/H9G18KAL/F7SR9YVH9G18KAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/R9YV/H9G18KAL/F7SR9YVH9G18KAL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/R9YV/H9G18KAL/F7SR9YVH9G18KAL.SMALL.jpg r1dd1ck913 I have seen a few different resistor figures here and there. So I decided I wanted some. Here is what I made. I am having a lot of fun making them and have plans to make more. Thanks for looking.
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Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:11:29 PST