http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 19:22:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Bring-a-Vintage-GI-Joe-Walkie-Talkie-Back-to-Life-/
Bring a Vintage GI Joe Walkie-Talkie Back to Life with Bluetooth! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/GRF5/HGU2PHJB/F67GRF5HGU2PHJB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/GRF5/HGU2PHJB/F67GRF5HGU2PHJB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/GRF5/HGU2PHJB/F67GRF5HGU2PHJB.SMALL.jpg mazzmn I had only one circa 1970, GI-Joe green Walkie-Talkie that, to the untrained eye, only sits there and occasionally generates static. But to an observer of the correct age and attitude, this toy can evoke images of a childhood past, friends and fun times. So since it's got no partner to talk to, won'...
By: mazzmn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 21:37:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Indoor-Environmental-Quality-station-Bluetooth-T/
Indoor Environmental Quality station +Bluetooth +Thingspeak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/QKGB/HGIEW66A/FU5QKGBHGIEW66A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/QKGB/HGIEW66A/FU5QKGBHGIEW66A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/QKGB/HGIEW66A/FU5QKGBHGIEW66A.SMALL.jpg donmatito This Instructable desribes an station to measure Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). This is a measure of comfort that is impacted by several factors such as indoor weather including temperature, humidity (pressure would have been possible as well) noise level indoor air quality. The i...
By: donmatito

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 02:48:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-Raspberry-Pi-into-a-Portable-Bluetooth-A/
Turn your Raspberry Pi into a Wireless Portable Bluetooth Audio System A2DP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/PGTM/HGH6K4FN/FTXPGTMHGH6K4FN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/PGTM/HGH6K4FN/FTXPGTMHGH6K4FN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/PGTM/HGH6K4FN/FTXPGTMHGH6K4FN.SMALL.jpg dantheman_213 Howdy folks! I had the idea of turning my Raspberry Pi into something like the Beats By Dre portable audio system found here: http://www.beatsbydre.com/speakers/beatbox-portable-usb/beatbox-portable-usb,default,pd.html It’s a cool product, don’t get me wrong, but I’m not really down to pay $400+ ta...
By: dantheman_213

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 12:46:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SK3TCH-Balance-Board-Controlled-Etch-A-Sketch/
SK3TCH - Balance Board Controlled Etch-A-Sketch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/PI8M/HFSH55NS/FQUPI8MHFSH55NS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/PI8M/HFSH55NS/FQUPI8MHFSH55NS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/PI8M/HFSH55NS/FQUPI8MHFSH55NS.SMALL.jpg MattWStephS SK3TCH How to use a Wii Balance Board to control an Etch-A-Sketch Windows only Contents: 1. Intro and parts list 2. Gears 3. Building the Frame 4. Assembly 5. Connecting WiiMote and Balance Board 6. GlovePIE 7. Arduino + Motor Control 8. Processing 9. Run It! We are going to be using 'GlovePI...
By: MattWStephS

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 13:50:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-a-screen-protector-on-smartphone-screen-NO-AIR/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/RJA2/HFBK94DF/FJ1RJA2HFBK94DF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/RJA2/HFBK94DF/FJ1RJA2HFBK94DF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/RJA2/HFBK94DF/FJ1RJA2HFBK94DF.SMALL.jpg benben247 Install an  lcd screen protector on your iphone, lumia, samsung etc without getting air bubbles, this happens when dust or air is trapped under the film. One must clean clean and clean the screen until there are no smears etc on the screen then apply the protection according to the instructions then...
By: benben247

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:18:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ATOM/
ATOM - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/LA5Q/HF243V82/FZXLA5QHF243V82.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/LA5Q/HF243V82/FZXLA5QHF243V82.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/LA5Q/HF243V82/FZXLA5QHF243V82.SMALL.jpg steve_hassan Hey This is my first instructables .I finally made my tracked robot , after some plans not going right . This is a tacked robot with two 12v high torque and speed. Being tracked it can climb over a lot of things and even steep lifts . It can be controlled over a android device or pc. But my sugge...
By: steve_hassan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 07:50:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Print-your-own-wireless-portable-speaker/
Print your own wireless portable speaker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SMALL.jpg mikestevens! Have you ever wanted a portable speaker like the Jambox by Jabra but not for $200. This is my first design at a portable speaker that you can take anywhere and wireless connect with Bluetooth. It also allows you to charge your phone if necessary. After 6+ years of checking out everyone else's Instru...
By: mikestevens!

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:38:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Colour-Addressable-LED-Dsiplay/
Colour Addressable LED Dsiplay - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/ZXM6/HEI3Z6L7/FA9ZXM6HEI3Z6L7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/ZXM6/HEI3Z6L7/FA9ZXM6HEI3Z6L7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/ZXM6/HEI3Z6L7/FA9ZXM6HEI3Z6L7.SMALL.jpg jimeer01 Introduction The display is constructed from strips of tri-colour LEDS controller type WS2811 running at 400kHz. There are 8 strips each with 40 individually controlled LEDS. The controller is a BV500 ByPic device which can easily control 8 or more of these strips simultaneously. The display was bu...
By: jimeer01

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:15:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Internet-of-things-arduino-using-Android-mobile/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/9YWU/HE7CXDZQ/FCV9YWUHE7CXDZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/9YWU/HE7CXDZQ/FCV9YWUHE7CXDZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/9YWU/HE7CXDZQ/FCV9YWUHE7CXDZQ.SMALL.jpg kerimil In this instructable you'll learn how to establish communication between the arduino board (or any microcontroller that suports UART) and the Internet through an android device. Once you know how to do that you can control a lamp in your bedroom from the other side of the globe, check temperature ...
By: kerimil

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:11:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-control-arduino-board-using-an-android-phone-a/
How to control arduino board using an android phone and a bluetooth module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/GAJE/HD4VLZ1U/FVVGAJEHD4VLZ1U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/GAJE/HD4VLZ1U/FVVGAJEHD4VLZ1U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/GAJE/HD4VLZ1U/FVVGAJEHD4VLZ1U.SMALL.jpg kerimil In this tutorial you'll learn how to use a bluetooth module and MIT's app inventor to create a wireless serial link between an android phone and an arduino board. Here is a short video showing an example app I created. I'll describe how to do the wiring, write an arduino sketch that can accept basi...
By: kerimil

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:24:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dual-H-Bridge-L298-Breakout-Board-Homemade/
Dual H-Bridge - L298 Breakout Board - Homemade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/KZTE/HD2RLNML/FS6KZTEHD2RLNML.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/KZTE/HD2RLNML/FS6KZTEHD2RLNML.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/KZTE/HD2RLNML/FS6KZTEHD2RLNML.SMALL.jpg BIGDOG1971 This is my homemade Dual H-Bridge using the IC L298N. For control DC motors or step Motors ao other purposes just like you need. Others projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/LINUSBot-Line-Follower-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Principles/ http://www.instructables.com/id/PINGBot...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:05:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robotics-on-a-budget/
Robotics on a budget - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/YDPJ/HCV8NNK8/F8KYDPJHCV8NNK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/YDPJ/HCV8NNK8/F8KYDPJHCV8NNK8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/YDPJ/HCV8NNK8/F8KYDPJHCV8NNK8.SMALL.jpg Propellerpowered This Instructable will teach you how to create a fun, yet easy to build robot using materials which cost less than fifty dollars. This is a great project for 4H, Boyscouts or as a classroom introduction to robotics. I'll teach you how to build and program the robot you see in this picture. Don't ...
By: Propellerpowered

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:03:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Gloves-Talk-to-the-hand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/U0GK/HCV97ZHV/FJDU0GKHCV97ZHV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/U0GK/HCV97ZHV/FJDU0GKHCV97ZHV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/U0GK/HCV97ZHV/FJDU0GKHCV97ZHV.SMALL.jpg andrew mcneil Make your own Bluetooth gloves for only £10. Capacitive touchscreen gloves and a cheap Bluetooth headset from ebay.  
By: andrew mcneil

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2013 09:51:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-bluetooth-music-enable-hearing-protect/
How to make bluetooth music-enable hearing protection - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/SCUJ/HCJOG2KU/F78SCUJHCJOG2KU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/SCUJ/HCJOG2KU/F78SCUJHCJOG2KU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/SCUJ/HCJOG2KU/F78SCUJHCJOG2KU.SMALL.jpg wemcdonald I've been spending a lot of time in the shop recently and it can get very loud; since I want to preserve my eardrums, hearing protection is important. Spending hours just listening to muffled clangs and grinding isn't that much fun, though, so I decided to make these bluetooth-enabled ear muffs at T...
By: wemcdonald

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2013 13:07:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Speakers-using-Raspberry-Pi/
Bluetooth Speakers using Raspberry Pi - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/MIUR/HCB8U307/F0FMIURHCB8U307.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/MIUR/HCB8U307/F0FMIURHCB8U307.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/MIUR/HCB8U307/F0FMIURHCB8U307.SMALL.jpg sajingeo hi guys long time since i wrote a tutorial, this tutorial tells you how you can use any old speaker lying around your house into a wireless bluetooth speaker, this can also be an cheap bluetooth audio device receiver for your car. This is not my original work, but modified(added a few steps/changed ...
By: sajingeo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:06:31 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/Suitcase-Stereo/
Suitcase Stereo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/RNPE/HAQ2ZQ0F/F3FRNPEHAQ2ZQ0F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/RNPE/HAQ2ZQ0F/F3FRNPEHAQ2ZQ0F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/RNPE/HAQ2ZQ0F/F3FRNPEHAQ2ZQ0F.SMALL.jpg sasham43 This is a story about how I made a suitcase into a stereo, because I wanted to. Materials A near comprehensive list of materials needed: - suitcase - pair of speakers (mine were 3" inches in diameter) - Lepai 2020a+ amplifier - Dremel w/ sanding and cutting bits - Drill - Screwdrivers - stereo mi...
By: sasham43

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:17:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Rubiks-Cube-Speaker/
Wireless Rubik's Cube Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/4XUH/HAWBX8ZP/FUC4XUHHAWBX8ZP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/4XUH/HAWBX8ZP/FUC4XUHHAWBX8ZP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/4XUH/HAWBX8ZP/FUC4XUHHAWBX8ZP.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv In this instructable I am going to show you how to make a Rubik's cube that houses a speaker and is fully functional. It is compatible with all wireless Bluetooth devices or can be used with a 3.5 mm audio jack. The integrated battery can be loaded via USB as shown in the second picture. As you can...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:40:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Robot-V2-Support-WiFi-Bluetooth/
Wireless Robot V2 (Support WiFi & Bluetooth) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/SYE8/HAWBWO77/FXDSYE8HAWBWO77.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/SYE8/HAWBWO77/FXDSYE8HAWBWO77.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/SYE8/HAWBWO77/FXDSYE8HAWBWO77.SMALL.jpg Husham Samir Car Structure I get The motors ,gear box and tires from two broken car kids toys from Scrap market nearby , they cost me about 10$ and I connect them using din rail and plastic as shown in the pictures. Connection Digram Using the Serial pins of ATMEGA16 MCU is The Concept of this circui...
By: Husham Samir

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:19:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-the-lights-on-your-Christmas-tree-via-Ardu/
Control lights on Christmas tree via Arduino, Android, and Bluetooth! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/GA30/HB58N10K/FULGA30HB58N10K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/GA30/HB58N10K/FULGA30HB58N10K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/GA30/HB58N10K/FULGA30HB58N10K.SMALL.jpg 3tuxedo Alrighty, this is my first Instructable and I am pretty excited about it. I got the idea for this project from a combination of these 2 Instructables... http://www.instructables.com/id/Tweeting-Christmas-Tree/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Arduino-Controlled-Projector-Screen/ The basic c...
By: 3tuxedo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 18:56:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crank-Charger-recycle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/SXJA/HAFHL8RR/FKMSXJAHAFHL8RR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/SXJA/HAFHL8RR/FKMSXJAHAFHL8RR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/SXJA/HAFHL8RR/FKMSXJAHAFHL8RR.SMALL.jpg goldenshuttle This crank charger died after a few days. To open it there are 4 screws on the back side. After opening it turned up that charging setup is quite good. Good gears, motor, and rectifier circuit. The problem was in the rechargeable battery. The manufacturer used a cheap low quality battery which dies ...
By: goldenshuttle

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 20:08:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Boombox-Ghettoblaster/
DIY Boombox / Ghettoblaster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/AZGM/HAE69LWT/F6FAZGMHAE69LWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/AZGM/HAE69LWT/F6FAZGMHAE69LWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/AZGM/HAE69LWT/F6FAZGMHAE69LWT.SMALL.jpg Cancerkazoo Originally this project was started for a buddy of mine as a replacement for his pathetic iPod dock. I was going to route out a slot to slide in / dock an iPad, but he ended up getting an iPhone 5 so the line out connector I bought would not work anymore. I then decided to go Bluetooth. Tools used...
By: Cancerkazoo

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Dec 2012 07:29:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-speakers-run-with-ipod-touch/
Bluetooth speakers run with ipod touch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/0X1V/H9T4F8I9/FCF0X1VH9T4F8I9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/0X1V/H9T4F8I9/FCF0X1VH9T4F8I9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/0X1V/H9T4F8I9/FCF0X1VH9T4F8I9.SMALL.jpg mr.eli This is a great project for when you dont wanna get up and change the song or get up and turn it up/down no you can do all of these things on you ipod/ipad/iphone just with the clicks of a few buttons. Ingredients All you will really need is an iphone/ipod/ipad and some Speakers with bluetooth co...
By: mr.eli

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2012 14:44:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-controlled-Lights-and-Power-pfodDevice-fo/
Android controlled Lights and Power, pfodDevice for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/EKMC/H9G18PQ5/FIOEKMCH9G18PQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/EKMC/H9G18PQ5/FIOEKMCH9G18PQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/EKMC/H9G18PQ5/FIOEKMCH9G18PQ5.SMALL.jpg drmpf Control your Lights and Power from your AndriodTM mobile using Arduino. NO Android Programming required. No Soldering required. Power wiring required.   See www.pfod.com.au for more Android controlled example projects Safety Warning This project will be wired into the 110V main wiring to switch lig...
By: drmpf

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:57:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Automation-using-Arduino-Android-Phone/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/3SHN/H9T4L0QT/FW83SHNH9T4L0QT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/3SHN/H9T4L0QT/FW83SHNH9T4L0QT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/3SHN/H9T4L0QT/FW83SHNH9T4L0QT.SMALL.jpg artped2002 Visit us at: Innovation PH Things needed: 1. Arduino 2. Bluetooth Module 3. Android Phone Visit us at : http://innovationph.com
By: artped2002

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 06:59:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-70s-Style-Headphone-Bluetooth-Modification/
DIY 70's Style Headphone Bluetooth Modification - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/M5TJ/H994XKAH/F9RM5TJH994XKAH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/M5TJ/H994XKAH/F9RM5TJH994XKAH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/M5TJ/H994XKAH/F9RM5TJH994XKAH.SMALL.jpg andrewwayneisbored I had picked up these Sound Design headphones at a flea market a number of years back for a few dollars.  When I tried them one of the speakers would cut out, sort of a disappointment, but nothing that couldn't be fixed.  I figured they would be used for some project eventually.  I liked the design ...
By: andrewwayneisbored

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:32:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Controlled-LCDLED-Display-No-Andriod-pr/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/UCZ1/H7ZPBVV5/F0TUCZ1H7ZPBVV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/UCZ1/H7ZPBVV5/F0TUCZ1H7ZPBVV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/UCZ1/H7ZPBVV5/F0TUCZ1H7ZPBVV5.SMALL.jpg drmpf Introduction This build use the Arduino platform to control an LCD/LED display from your Android mobile.  It is a plug and play build that requires NO Android programming, NO soldering and NO writing of Arduino code, it you don't want to. The basic build shown here sets multi-line text, upto 160 cha...
By: drmpf

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 08:59:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Garage-Door-Opener-No-Andriod-programing/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/62WJ/H7A8Q9OR/F8162WJH7A8Q9OR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/62WJ/H7A8Q9OR/F8162WJH7A8Q9OR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/62WJ/H7A8Q9OR/F8162WJH7A8Q9OR.SMALL.jpg drmpf Introduction There are a number of Android controlled garage door opener builds out there, what makes this one different is that it is very simple and requires no android programming and no soldering and no coding at all if you don't want to.   However if you are interested you can modify the Arduin...
By: drmpf

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:33:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Bluetooth-Serial-Connections-I-made-it-/
Arduino Bluetooth Serial Connections! - I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/TA8A/H672MV0M/FG5TA8AH672MV0M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/TA8A/H672MV0M/FG5TA8AH672MV0M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/TA8A/H672MV0M/FG5TA8AH672MV0M.SMALL.jpg madebyjoe This is an introduction on how to setup, make a basic connection, and send data to and from an Arduino using Bluetooth! Bluetooth is great for transmitting data over medium distances and what's more, Arduino just treats it like a serial data connection. This means that we can use the Serial Library...
By: madebyjoe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:56:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coolest-Invention-Music-System-POCKET-BLASTER-Port/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/ZAT3/H5TU9PQL/F6LZAT3H5TU9PQL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/ZAT3/H5TU9PQL/F6LZAT3H5TU9PQL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/ZAT3/H5TU9PQL/F6LZAT3H5TU9PQL.SMALL.jpg sipski Follow my youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/educatetowin?feature=mhee Website: http://www.educatetube.com Host: Sipski One of my greatest invention, the Pocket Blaster.  This device is a bluetooth voice-controlled using a Smartphone.  This is the future of Portable Ghetto Blaster System....
By: sipski

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:33:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Car-Starter-using-Bluetooth/
Remote Car Starter using Bluetooth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/PVSI/H5ED7RC8/F42PVSIH5ED7RC8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/PVSI/H5ED7RC8/F42PVSIH5ED7RC8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/PVSI/H5ED7RC8/F42PVSIH5ED7RC8.SMALL.jpg chrisjohnson55 Welcome to a project of mine that has been in the works for a while. In this Instructable, I'll try to give you an idea of what I did to start my car using Bluetooth. First off, here is video to show what I have been able to accomplish. Since I took this video, I have been able to pu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Aug 2012 14:26:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/android-bluetooth-controlled-outlet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/H4G6/H51ASK2A/F9SH4G6H51ASK2A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/H4G6/H51ASK2A/F9SH4G6H51ASK2A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/H4G6/H51ASK2A/F9SH4G6H51ASK2A.SMALL.jpg smaw51 ** Be careful when handling electricity, do your research to make sure you don't get hurt or burn anything This is a fairly simple and relatively cheap project that allows you to turn on and off an outlet via Bluetooth on your android phone. The materials I used were: 5V Relay Module  -- www.amazo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:35:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-adapt-a-NES-clone-controller-to-bluetooth/
How to adapt a NES clone controller to bluetooth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/6K0C/H4VQ61YB/FIS6K0CH4VQ61YB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/6K0C/H4VQ61YB/FIS6K0CH4VQ61YB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/6K0C/H4VQ61YB/FIS6K0CH4VQ61YB.SMALL.jpg joao.torres I bought a Wireless Bluetooth RS232 TTL Transceiver Module from DX (SKU 80711) and wonder what i can do with it. So, I'm realy nostalgic and decided to build a NES clone crontoller to bluetooth adapter, because, by this way I could play again that amazing games that we all remenber. A important th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jul 2012 19:46:08 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 23:23:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BlueTooth-Link-with-auto-detect-connect/
BlueTooth Link with auto-detect & connect - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/IRX2/H3Z3VWW8/FUMIRX2H3Z3VWW8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/IRX2/H3Z3VWW8/FUMIRX2H3Z3VWW8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/IRX2/H3Z3VWW8/FUMIRX2H3Z3VWW8.SMALL.jpg pcantin This will sow a way to auto-detect and create a link Using BlueTooth, this is a way for a 'master' module to detect a [known] 'slave' module using Arduino and BlueSmirf BlueTooth. II used the BlueSmirf BlueTooth breakout board in default (slave) mode by connecting with it using an Android phone.  T...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 15:52:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Auditory-Augmented-Seashell/
Build your own Auditory Augmented Seashell! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/A165/H412JXTB/FMHA165H412JXTB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/A165/H412JXTB/FMHA165H412JXTB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/A165/H412JXTB/FMHA165H412JXTB.SMALL.jpg frits297 In this Instructable I will explain how to build your own Auditory Augmented Seashell. Now, before we start, what is an Auditory Augmented Seashell? Answer: basicly it's a seashell capable of producing other sounds than that it's already making. Normally a seashell produces a resonance, hearable wh...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 03:24:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-a-simple-arduino-shield/
Design a simple arduino shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/JZNR/H350EJXW/FNDJZNRH350EJXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/JZNR/H350EJXW/FNDJZNRH350EJXW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/JZNR/H350EJXW/FNDJZNRH350EJXW.SMALL.jpg electrodragon Why design your own arduino shield - It's cheap, our stuffs you need only cost 1-2 USD, and it's also easy and fast to build. We are going to a bluetooth adapter, an official one need $19. - Wiring is annoying, how many times you made wrong wiring.. - It's stackable and you can use again and again w...
By: electrodragon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 02:13:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-ShakerBot/
ShakerBot: A Snakeboard Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/BQHD/H2WEJH9E/F5HBQHDH2WEJH9E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/BQHD/H2WEJH9E/F5HBQHDH2WEJH9E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/BQHD/H2WEJH9E/F5HBQHDH2WEJH9E.SMALL.jpg kahraba When you think of robot locomotion, what is the first thing that comes to mind? A biped? a wheeled mobile robot? A differential drive system?  I honestly believe that there are many more interesting biologically inspired locomotion mechanisms out there that just need to be implemented. For example,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:31:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Missed-calls-and-SMS-Notifier-Accessory/
Bluetooth mobile phone accessory for Missed calls and SMS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/M9G1/H350ECJ6/FP7M9G1H350ECJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/M9G1/H350ECJ6/FP7M9G1H350ECJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/M9G1/H350ECJ6/FP7M9G1H350ECJ6.SMALL.jpg zmashiah When at home, I do not carry my phone with me everywhere... so sometimes phone rings or an SMS comes in and I do not hear that. With the volume of music played by the teenagers at home, that is not a surprise :-) so I decided to build a small accessory that will show up the number of missed calls an...
By: zmashiah

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 13:30:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blitzkrieg-The-Bluetooth-Controlled-110lb-Combat-/
Blitzkrieg: The Bluetooth Controlled 110lb Combat Robot. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/KL8N/H2CE729U/FXIKL8NH2CE729U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/KL8N/H2CE729U/FXIKL8NH2CE729U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/KL8N/H2CE729U/FXIKL8NH2CE729U.SMALL.jpg Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves We all loved watching 'Robowars' a serial TV show. The sheer sound of metal clashing against metal, robots being chucked about by the arena flipper, sparks being thrown up by Dead Metal, being paraded around by Killalot, getting torched a bit and having Mr Psycho's hammer make a nice loud noise on t...
By: Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jun 2012 06:18:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TURN-YOUR-OLD-RADIO-INTO-A-BT-SYNC-RADIO-under-40/
Hack a gm radio under 40$ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/N9XE/H2TIYDRO/FCUN9XEH2TIYDRO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/N9XE/H2TIYDRO/FCUN9XEH2TIYDRO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/N9XE/H2TIYDRO/FCUN9XEH2TIYDRO.SMALL.jpg Railes In this I'able I will detail how to install a Bluetooth headset directly into your radio head unit to remote control your head unit from your phone.   STOP, PLAY, Volume up, and Down, direcly through BT, on your wireless device. Now I have a old 2004 GM Colorado first Generation, my radio is a sim...
By: Railes

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 18:15:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stealth-Bluetooth-Phone/
Stealth Bluetooth Phone! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/XFF4/H2MYHMJ6/F6SXFF4H2MYHMJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/XFF4/H2MYHMJ6/F6SXFF4H2MYHMJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/XFF4/H2MYHMJ6/F6SXFF4H2MYHMJ6.SMALL.jpg coolstuff14 Want to get away with talking on your phone when your not supposed to? Then lets put a Bluetooth headset in an phone!   Your going to need:  - A bluetooth headset  - Big phone of some kind  - Soldering iron  - solder  - wire strippers   - hot glue Open Headset First step is to open the Blueto...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 19:10:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Arduino-and-Bluetooth-control-a-two-drive-ca/
Using Arduino and Bluetooth control a two-drive car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/9YNH/H1Y07KCF/F539YNHH1Y07KCF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/9YNH/H1Y07KCF/F539YNHH1Y07KCF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/9YNH/H1Y07KCF/F539YNHH1Y07KCF.SMALL.jpg ElecFreaks We just modified a two-driver car control by Arduino and Bluetooth module.  The control side used Freaduino 328 and two Joystick module and Bluetooth Shield for send data.  The other  side used Arduino Pro and Bluetooth Bee for received data and control the car. This modified just our step one. We w...
By: ElecFreaks

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 06:58:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-Bluetooth-with-your-Propeller/
How to use Bluetooth with your Propeller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/5LP4/H1PISZV4/F8Q5LP4H1PISZV4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/5LP4/H1PISZV4/F8Q5LP4H1PISZV4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/5LP4/H1PISZV4/F8Q5LP4H1PISZV4.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster In this Instructable, I'll teach you how to install and use a Bluetooth module with your Propeller. I'll demonstrate several examples of interacting with the module: Interacting with the Propeller using a simple terminal. Controlling devices connected to the Propeller over Bluetooth. C...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 15:50:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-2-Way-Bluetooth-Connection-Between-Arduino-a/
Cheap 2-Way Bluetooth Connection Between Arduino and PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/ZLQG/H1JUH73I/FIOZLQGH1JUH73I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/ZLQG/H1JUH73I/FIOZLQGH1JUH73I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/ZLQG/H1JUH73I/FIOZLQGH1JUH73I.SMALL.jpg techbitar INTRODUCTION In the guide, I will explain how I managed to send data back and forth between a PC and Arduino via a cheap Bluetooth HC-05 transceiver, which can be found for less than $10 on ebay with the breakout board. The version I have used in this project does not have a breakout board so it's...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 09:13:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-Arduino-Controlled-Projector-Screen/
Android & Arduino Controlled Projector Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/54CU/H1O5DENG/FR654CUH1O5DENG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/54CU/H1O5DENG/FR654CUH1O5DENG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/54CU/H1O5DENG/FR654CUH1O5DENG.SMALL.jpg bwrussell This is my first time using Arduino, or any microcontroller. I'm glad it worked out so well but my wife may not be, due to the stacks of microcontrollers that will being showing up on our doorstep soon for future projects. Any feedback or questions are welcome, as are votes in the Arduino Contest. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:52:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wii-Kart-of-Awesomeness-Instructable/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/5VVT/H19RTGTK/F025VVTH19RTGTK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/5VVT/H19RTGTK/F025VVTH19RTGTK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/5VVT/H19RTGTK/F025VVTH19RTGTK.SMALL.jpg cfleis1 Wii Kart Wii Kart is a wireless controlled go-kart with an off-the-shelf Wii Remote serving as the controller. Two 250 Watt DC motors provide a top speed of 15 mph.  The Wiii Kart was built in a residential garage using common hobbyist tools and resources. This website will provide all the informati...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:45:54 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/Making-a-Parrot-CK3100-Easily-Adaptable-to-other-V/
Making a Parrot CK3100 Easily Adaptable to other Vehicles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/DNN1/H11WJBQ2/FK1DNN1H11WJBQ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/DNN1/H11WJBQ2/FK1DNN1H11WJBQ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/DNN1/H11WJBQ2/FK1DNN1H11WJBQ2.SMALL.jpg tinker000 I am going to set up a Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth Device to use in any vehicle with an "AUX IN" Jack.  http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/bluetooth-hands-free-car-kits  The CK3100 is designed to be installed directly to the existing radio and mute the music when a call comes in, then unmute automatical...
By: tinker000

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:56:33 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

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