http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 02:28:22 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/Sonic-Screwdriver-TV-B-Gone-Conversion/
Sonic Screwdriver TV-B-Gone Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/WW5A/HE7D30XH/F46WW5AHE7D30XH.SMALL.jpg furrysalamander So last month, I found out my friend's birthday was coming up, and I decided I had to get them something amazing.  She's a really big Doctor Who fan, and I had just finished watching all of the episodes currently on Netflix.  I was browsing around online looking for Doctor Who related presents, and ...
By: furrysalamander

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:36:41 PDT 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...
By: picturesofsilver

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 18:53:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Battery-Holder/
Easy Battery Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/CVF8/HDOWA5IU/F9BCVF8HDOWA5IU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/CVF8/HDOWA5IU/F9BCVF8HDOWA5IU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/CVF8/HDOWA5IU/F9BCVF8HDOWA5IU.SMALL.jpg sjroth This is an idea I came up with while I was making my previous Instructable. As I mentioned in there, my first version of the project did not work out very well at all, partially because I didn't have a proper battery holder. This simple, effortless idea would have helped me a lot.  Supplies All ...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Mar 2013 02:03:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Portable-Lightbox-for-Photography/
~$20 Portable Lightbox for Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/D3CV/HCRVRD4F/FTDD3CVHCRVRD4F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/D3CV/HCRVRD4F/FTDD3CVHCRVRD4F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/D3CV/HCRVRD4F/FTDD3CVHCRVRD4F.SMALL.jpg The Insomniac Hi there! This project came about from my hobby of collecting and trading vintage film cameras online. I needed a more professional-looking method of taking photos for my ads. I saw a couple of different 'ibles here doing roughly the same thing, but I had a particular requirement: I wanted mine to p...
By: The Insomniac

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 19:44:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Photograph-Food-without-a-Fancy-Camera/
How To Photograph Food without a Fancy Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/20DB/HBHGLRNM/FU520DBHBHGLRNM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/20DB/HBHGLRNM/FU520DBHBHGLRNM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/20DB/HBHGLRNM/FU520DBHBHGLRNM.SMALL.jpg bcahalan As a contributing writer for a top food blog, it's no surprise I have to take quality photos of my food to go along with my blog entries. My friends often ask me what kind of camera I have when I post my food photos. You must use an expensive DSLR, right? No, not at all. In fact, I use a simple poin...
By: bcahalan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 15:50:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dirt-Cheap-Canon-DSLR-remote/
Dirt Cheap Canon DSLR remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/BKD3/HAWSH5SC/FEUBKD3HAWSH5SC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/BKD3/HAWSH5SC/FEUBKD3HAWSH5SC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/BKD3/HAWSH5SC/FEUBKD3HAWSH5SC.SMALL.jpg nk dtk So essentially this instructable covers how to make a DSLR wired remote from a soda can tab and a 2.5mm male to male cable. This remote is just a very simple switch made from recycled trash and common items i already owned. I first made this switch as an emergency when i broke my actual remote, and ...
By: nk dtk

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2012 07:55:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Haptic-Proximity-Module-HPM-for-Low-Vision-users/
Haptic Proximity Module (HPM) for Low Vision users - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/YTDS/H8CVGGRK/FTAYTDSH8CVGGRK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/YTDS/H8CVGGRK/FTAYTDSH8CVGGRK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/YTDS/H8CVGGRK/FTAYTDSH8CVGGRK.SMALL.jpg ishamsul The Haptic Proximity Module (HPM) seeks to enable people with low vision, or other vision impairments, to engage with their direct surroundings through vibration feedback from a range detector, and do so cheaply with readily available components. The aim of this instructables is to share the parts ...
By: ishamsul

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:14:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wake-up-light-no-arduino/
Wake-up light (no arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SMALL.jpg Giedow Hello instructables people, Every morning when my alarm rings I have trouble getting out of bed. (so I am always late) To help me wake up I wanted to buy a wake-up light, it's supposed to help you wake up by giving the impression of a sunrise by getting brighter every minute after the alarm goes. Un...
By: Giedow

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:10:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Prototyping-on-the-cheap/
Prototyping on the cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/186I/H82UHJIO/F7W186IH82UHJIO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/186I/H82UHJIO/F7W186IH82UHJIO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/186I/H82UHJIO/F7W186IH82UHJIO.SMALL.jpg youknowwho4eva In reality this started several years ago, with an idea I had with no way to implement. I've been using 3D printing for a while now, but even the most inexpensive material can be costly. I wanted to be able to print cut outs on paper to build a model using paper. But paper isn't cheap either. And ho...
By: youknowwho4eva

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:58:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Photography-lamp-made-from-reclaimed-objects/
Photography Soft Box lamp made from reclaimed objects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/46OO/H7ME388N/F8K46OOH7ME388N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/46OO/H7ME388N/F8K46OOH7ME388N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/46OO/H7ME388N/F8K46OOH7ME388N.SMALL.jpg The Engineer As Hero Photography is about capturing light. Light bounces off your subject, through your lenses, and you freeze it there, so you can show other people your view of the world. Which is beautiful, but it's bloody hard if there's not enough light for your camera to pick up. After my time-lapse photography ...
By: The Engineer As Hero

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Oct 2012 13:26:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nike-Plus-holder/
Nike + Plus sensor holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/H9MS/H7431NHN/F12H9MSH7431NHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/H9MS/H7431NHN/F12H9MSH7431NHN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/H9MS/H7431NHN/F12H9MSH7431NHN.SMALL.jpg wanggen Instructions on how to create yet another nike + holder.  I really didn't like any of the other designs so I created this one. Items you need: Nike + Sensor 3/4 inch shrink wrap tubing 2 Large Nails Lighter Paper cut into shape of a triangle Tape Shoes with laces Checking the shrink tubing I f...
By: wanggen

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:20:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Tube-Dolly-Step-by-Step/
Camera Tube Dolly: Step by Step - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/EP1J/H7997RTL/FWCEP1JH7997RTL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/EP1J/H7997RTL/FWCEP1JH7997RTL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/EP1J/H7997RTL/FWCEP1JH7997RTL.SMALL.jpg Almost Midnight We chose this design for its easy to find materials and practical transport possibilities. Moreover, many dollies need you to find a tripod head, for which we didn’t have the budget.   Materials Total for a Vinten ProTouch 3809-8 tripod with a track of 6m, check below for details on h...
By: Almost Midnight

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 10:44:02 PDT 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/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/GoPro-clamp-mount-for-multiple-angles-with-one-cam/
GoPro clamp-mount for multiple angles with one camera (great for cycling!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/9LNR/H3QFE3EC/FO89LNRH3QFE3EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/9LNR/H3QFE3EC/FO89LNRH3QFE3EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/9LNR/H3QFE3EC/FO89LNRH3QFE3EC.SMALL.jpg ossum Why I needed it GoPro videos get terribly boring when shot from one perspective only. When I decided to tackle my first two day mountain bike race, over what promised to be interesting terrain, I knew that I wanted to try and document it. Unfortunately, none of the official GoPro mounts are suitable...
By: ossum

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:05:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-sun-tracker-circuit/
$2 sun tracker circuit - healthy discussion! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/FKN2/H2WEYL88/F25FKN2H2WEYL88.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/FKN2/H2WEYL88/F25FKN2H2WEYL88.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/FKN2/H2WEYL88/F25FKN2H2WEYL88.SMALL.jpg gtoal My apologies to any of the 1400 or so people who've read this Instructable in the day since it was published; I described an idea I was sure would work, and I was so excited to get it out there where people could try it, that I didn't wait until I could get the parts I needed to fully test it myself...
By: gtoal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:15:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Cube-A-Scope-WebcamLamp-Hybrid-Boroscope/
$10 Cube-A-Scope, DIY Cheap Boroscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/H661/H2WEXP4D/F4CH661H2WEXP4D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/H661/H2WEXP4D/F4CH661H2WEXP4D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/H661/H2WEXP4D/F4CH661H2WEXP4D.SMALL.jpg HydeTheJekyll The year is 2012, the Great Cube War of Call Center Six has all but decimated productivity. You need an edge, I way to give you the upper hand. You need to achieve victory! Behold, The Cube-A-Scope 5000! When not in use gathering reconnaissance and protecting your boarders, The Cube-A-Scope can func...
By: HydeTheJekyll

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:51:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Print-Out-Overhead-Watch-Light-Cheap-and-Easy-and/
Print Out Overhead Watch Light [Cheap and Easy and Solder-less ] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/HUHT/H2WESXW3/FBRHUHTH2WESXW3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/HUHT/H2WESXW3/FBRHUHTH2WESXW3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/HUHT/H2WESXW3/FBRHUHTH2WESXW3.SMALL.jpg TechKid67 This Instructable is for those who have watches that do not have built in lights. I find it quite irritating to not be able to see my watch in the dark therefore I developed this easy print out version of an overhead light.  Difficulty: Beginner  Price: Aprox. $3 Time: 5-10 Min Begin After mea...
By: TechKid67

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 18:05:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-solar-eclipse-viewer/
How to make a solar eclipse viewer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/G3KQ/H2G60719/F7JG3KQH2G60719.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/G3KQ/H2G60719/F7JG3KQH2G60719.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/G3KQ/H2G60719/F7JG3KQH2G60719.SMALL.jpg pyrateroberts This instructable while not the most asthetic ever made is purely functional.  It will help you see a solar eclipse with your eyes and in my opinion is better than a pinhole camera or monocular setup.  Supplies Any boxes can be cut to fit I used mostly a "wheat snack box" from a popular Dollar s...
By: pyrateroberts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:06:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coreflute-RC-Biplane/
Coreflute R/C Biplane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/N947/H1ZG6S2I/FSEN947H1ZG6S2I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/N947/H1ZG6S2I/FSEN947H1ZG6S2I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/N947/H1ZG6S2I/FSEN947H1ZG6S2I.SMALL.jpg robbo5121 Im a tinkerer and a thinkerer and i cant ever stop working with my hands! So i've been amazed by R/C since i was little and could never sum up the courage to tinker with aircraft.......So one day I bit the bullet and bought a trainer and havn't looked back!!  I absolutley love R/C aircraft and my ...
By: robbo5121

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 04:30:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-cheap-disposable-camera-capacitor-bank/
Make a cheap disposable camera capacitor bank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SMALL.jpg Alex1M6 This instructable will show you have to make a simple capacitor bank and charger out of old disposable cameras that you can get for free at your local store. You can then use it for powering things such as coil guns or just blowing things up! See the second picture above? that was the spark created...
By: Alex1M6

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 08:20:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Based-Four-Legged-Robot/
Arduino Based Four Legged Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIY/P6GM/H1JUGSOY/FIYP6GMH1JUGSOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIY/P6GM/H1JUGSOY/FIYP6GMH1JUGSOY.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIY/P6GM/H1JUGSOY/FIYP6GMH1JUGSOY.SMALL.jpg vexedphoenix The name of our robot is FIER and here is a video of it saying hello to the world. In this instructable, I will try to show you the basic steps to making your own walking robot for the most bang for your buck.  You may be asking why did I use balsa wood as the body for the robot. The reason I ...
By: vexedphoenix

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:47:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Schematics-n-stuff/
Universal clock suitable for visually impaired - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/FMZF/GZCITRN3/FKKFMZFGZCITRN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/FMZF/GZCITRN3/FKKFMZFGZCITRN3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/FMZF/GZCITRN3/FKKFMZFGZCITRN3.SMALL.jpg thegoodhen I was googling around looking for some sort of device I could make using arduino and stumbled upon eshop with devices for visually impaired. What really shocked me was the price. I mean-I do realize that such sorts of devices are not really mainstream, but still, it was kinda high. So I decided to m...
By: thegoodhen

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:15:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-poster-sized-high-quality-tiled-im/
How to make a poster sized (high quality) tiled image for under $5! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HN6F/GWXCYGMA/FA4HN6FGWXCYGMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HN6F/GWXCYGMA/FA4HN6FGWXCYGMA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HN6F/GWXCYGMA/FA4HN6FGWXCYGMA.SMALL.jpg michaelbain Have you ever wanted to get a poster of your favorite photo printed? I have. But I'm broke. Then I realized that you can make a very good looking poster sized image using a bunch of 4 x 6 photos.   Materials -16  4 x 6 photos (from cvs, walgreens, etc...) - Foam poster board (I used 22 x 28) -Com...
By: michaelbain

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 18:04:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Up-Beat-Radio/
Up Beat Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/H6UQ/GVP291WF/FR8H6UQGVP291WF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/H6UQ/GVP291WF/FR8H6UQGVP291WF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/H6UQ/GVP291WF/FR8H6UQGVP291WF.SMALL.jpg mvalentine3 This radio was designed for a University project. We were to chose a target market and then design the radio to suit that market. I chose to design my radio for people living in Indian slums so they can get important medical information.  Exploded View This is an exploded drawing of the radio and...
By: mvalentine3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 05:27:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-iPhone-Chargers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/C947/GUVTYLOZ/F9GC947GUVTYLOZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/C947/GUVTYLOZ/F9GC947GUVTYLOZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/C947/GUVTYLOZ/F9GC947GUVTYLOZ.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick To recharge your iPhone, you could just use the standard charger that came with it, but what if you can't or just don't want to?  Want an alternative to the traditional?  Look no further, because we have it here!  Whether you want it cheap, simple, solar or portable, we've got it and you need it. So...
By: Penolopy Bulnick

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:48:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Simple-Tesla-Coil/
The Simple Tesla Coil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/4PVA/GUKZRGX7/FWA4PVAGUKZRGX7.SMALL.jpg MistaStokes This is a guide on how to build a medium sized Tesla coil. I built this one from parts I had laying around, all I had to buy was magnet wire, in all I spent less than $30! For those building their first coil, I would not suggest using this a standalone source of instructions. This is my first coil,...
By: MistaStokes

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:28:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FULLY-FUNCTIONAL-Camera-Costume/
FULLY FUNCTIONAL Camera Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/N09A/GUI4WZJ1/FIIN09AGUI4WZJ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/N09A/GUI4WZJ1/FIIN09AGUI4WZJ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/N09A/GUI4WZJ1/FIIN09AGUI4WZJ1.SMALL.jpg tylercard For Halloween 2011, I made a fully functional DSLR camera costume. That's right, it really takes pictures, and comes complete with LCD display, pop-up flash, and shutter release button. I built this entire costume in one week, for only $35 dollars (excluding the cost of the camera equipment and lapt...
By: tylercard

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:41:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Lynny-A-DIY-Lensbaby-Similar-Resu/
How to Make a Lynny - A DIY Lensbaby! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/T9R9/GUQ4JLHY/FN0T9R9GUQ4JLHY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/T9R9/GUQ4JLHY/FN0T9R9GUQ4JLHY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/T9R9/GUQ4JLHY/FN0T9R9GUQ4JLHY.SMALL.jpg CameraTester DIY Lensbaby - The Lynny - Similar Results - WAY Cheaper IF YOU LIKE THIS, PLEASE SUPPORT IT BY GOING TO THIS LINK, PLEASE! http://kck.st/uGivd8 This DIY project is made after a Lensbaby, but is built completely different. It’s made of only parts of an extension tube and macro filters. It is ...
By: CameraTester

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:55:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilt-Activated-Switch/
Tilt Activated Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FM8/38D6/SN5EXCFG0AN/FM838D6SN5EXCFG0AN.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM8/38D6/SN5EXCFG0AN/FM838D6SN5EXCFG0AN.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM8/38D6/SN5EXCFG0AN/FM838D6SN5EXCFG0AN.SMALL.jpg frank26080115 It's a 3 position SPDT switch that closes (on) when tilted. Made with 3 pieces of plastic, a washer, and three machine screws + nuts. I made this switch as a hack for a cheap r/c car controller, inspired by the wiimote controlled car.I just realized, this can also double as a pedometer or a shake se...
By: frank26080115

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:45:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-string-of-LEDs-in-parallel-for-ardu/
How to make a string of LED's in parallel for arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/VRMA/GTGCRBTU/FR8VRMAGTGCRBTU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/VRMA/GTGCRBTU/FR8VRMAGTGCRBTU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/VRMA/GTGCRBTU/FR8VRMAGTGCRBTU.SMALL.jpg Goalieguy This instructable will show you how to make your own string of LED's that are wired in parallel. The arduino board can't supply enough power to run a string of LED's in series without a relay or transistor, but it can run one that is wired in parallel. It takes a little more time and effort, but it ...
By: Goalieguy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:32:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-the-Light-Seals-on-Ricoh-500-G-Ghetto-Sty/
Replace the Light Seals on Ricoh 500-G (Ghetto Style) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/D6WK/GT2P2VAP/FU0D6WKGT2P2VAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/D6WK/GT2P2VAP/FU0D6WKGT2P2VAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/D6WK/GT2P2VAP/FU0D6WKGT2P2VAP.SMALL.jpg littlevision My interest in film cameras lies in putting the old things back to use, so when I got my Ricoh 500G which was in dire need of light seal replacement, I took the opportunity to figure out how to jimmy-rig some light seals for just a few bucks. Here's what I came up with. Materials: 1 Sheet Black Se...
By: littlevision

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:38:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dual-tripod-with-ball-head/
Dual tripod with ball-head - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/FCCJ/GS3BC0G3/F2SFCCJGS3BC0G3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/FCCJ/GS3BC0G3/F2SFCCJGS3BC0G3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/FCCJ/GS3BC0G3/F2SFCCJGS3BC0G3.SMALL.jpg HHarry There are a lot of tripods out there that don't cost much. However a handy person will make his own and tweak it for its own needs. In my case I wanted a tripod that would  give me the flexibility of taking (steady) pictures standing straight or just above the ground, and with the freedom of pos...
By: HHarry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 05:07:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-macro-flash-diffuser/
5$ macro flash diffuser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/FDK2/GRYOQM6M/FFFFDK2GRYOQM6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/FDK2/GRYOQM6M/FFFFDK2GRYOQM6M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/FDK2/GRYOQM6M/FFFFDK2GRYOQM6M.SMALL.jpg ivars_v There are numerous flash diffuser instructables on this site but most of them are cumbersome, fragile, waste flash power and are not easy to pack. To get really sharp macro photos you must use small apertures for sufficient depth of field and really rigid support and non moving subject. Or just use...
By: ivars_v

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:26:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-do-a-Pin-Up-Style-Photo-shoot-at-Home/
How to do a Pin Up Style Photo-shoot at Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/LCZT/GRN96ROE/FM5LCZTGRN96ROE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/LCZT/GRN96ROE/FM5LCZTGRN96ROE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/LCZT/GRN96ROE/FM5LCZTGRN96ROE.SMALL.jpg CreativeCate Hey everyone! I’ve been getting a lot of questions and requests for more info on how to take and edit your own pin-up and vintage style photos so I decided to get it together and do another pin-up photoshoot with some friends and let you all get to see how its done! I made a video of the shoot so yo...
By: CreativeCate

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:05:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/bomb-clock/
bomb clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/EAZ7/GQYGEZCT/FZUEAZ7GQYGEZCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/EAZ7/GQYGEZCT/FZUEAZ7GQYGEZCT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/EAZ7/GQYGEZCT/FZUEAZ7GQYGEZCT.SMALL.jpg kirkwoodbamboo This is a run of the mill clock with a radio and its now a cool looking bomb clock and I will show you how I did it for almost free becuase its all recycled stuff you dont have to buy a thing look in the trash, be a green decorater. And could be used as a wedding cake topper if your into crime or bo...
By: kirkwoodbamboo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2011 10:42:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beauty-Dish-Ring-Flash-How-To/
Beauty Dish / Ring Flash How To - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/IRM8/GQYG5NCO/F5ZIRM8GQYG5NCO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/IRM8/GQYG5NCO/F5ZIRM8GQYG5NCO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/IRM8/GQYG5NCO/F5ZIRM8GQYG5NCO.SMALL.jpg lucasonline4 This is my first instructable, and in it, we will learn how to make a mini beauty dish for your flash.  The materials are cheap and the method is easy .  I've started going into studio photography and I've come across many different lighting setups that involve pricey light systems that seem unnece...
By: lucasonline4

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Aug 2011 07:12:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-Vehicle/
Solar powered Reverse Trike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/6Y8K/GQYGKK1L/FEA6Y8KGQYGKK1L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/6Y8K/GQYGKK1L/FEA6Y8KGQYGKK1L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/6Y8K/GQYGKK1L/FEA6Y8KGQYGKK1L.SMALL.jpg farrukh khan SOLAR POWERED REVERSE TRIKE Designed and built in just 18 days at the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore in Pakistan,  7 x 3.5 x 4.5 ft (2.13 x 1.06 x 1.37 meter), 132 pound (60 kg) low-rider features a custom built, t-shaped aluminum framework at the front of the vehicle, and the ba...
By: farrukh khan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:59:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/30-years-ago-hace-30-aos/
30 years ago... (hace 30 ażos...) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/29UB/GPBDIEUU/F6H29UBGPBDIEUU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/29UB/GPBDIEUU/F6H29UBGPBDIEUU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/29UB/GPBDIEUU/F6H29UBGPBDIEUU.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Hace 30 años (año más, año menos) yo necesitaba urgentemente una mecha radial, pero cuando la fui a comprar me acobardé por el precio. Como la necesidad es la madre del ingenio, pensé y pensé, hasta que me decidí a intentar hacer una mecha radial improvisada. 30 years ago (year more, year less) I ...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2011 21:05:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Box-easy-and-cheap/
Soft Box - easy and cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/0XV2/GP7IN112/FH70XV2GP7IN112.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/0XV2/GP7IN112/FH70XV2GP7IN112.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/0XV2/GP7IN112/FH70XV2GP7IN112.SMALL.jpg MRecord I wanted to make a cheap soft box for the studio lights laying around in my room. In my garage i found a big roll of tracing paper. So here is how i made my softbox. Materials: - 50x50 cm Piece of translucent paper (any kind will do) - 2m Wire (I used electrical wire) - Wire cutter - scissors - tap...
By: MRecord

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:44:42 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/How-to-make-an-easy-iphone-alarm-clock-stand/
How to make an easy iphone alarm clock stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/7S1H/G068M4BC/FCU7S1HG068M4BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/7S1H/G068M4BC/FCU7S1HG068M4BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/7S1H/G068M4BC/FCU7S1HG068M4BC.SMALL.jpg jonpoate This is a one piece flat stand to use with your iphone when it is charging from the cable. For me it means I can use it as an alarm clock by my bed whilst being able to see it. Its also a one piece design so its very easy to make. I got the idea from a kensington stand that I had seen on the interne...
By: jonpoate

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:56:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/AFFORDABLE-LASER-LIGHT-SHOW/
AFFORDABLE LASER LIGHT SHOW - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SMALL.jpg The Porsche Fan Lasers are fun, but what else can they be used for? Laser light shows are one option. I've been to many concerts where laser shows are used. I've always wanted to have one of my own, but the good, pre-made setups commonly used in concerts are very expensive, usually in the hundreds or thousands of d...
By: The Porsche Fan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:06:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Steam-Engine-full-instructions/
Hardware Store Steam Engine full instructions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/PN5Y/GJQEIFYV/F7HPN5YGJQEIFYV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/PN5Y/GJQEIFYV/F7HPN5YGJQEIFYV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/PN5Y/GJQEIFYV/F7HPN5YGJQEIFYV.SMALL.jpg kcbford1 Hello, after uploading the following http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Steam-Engines-no-machining-require/ .......... I was flooded with emails to make another and submit a full Instructable. So………..here it is! This is a steam engine that requires no machining of parts, and everything ...
By: kcbford1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:56:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SMS-controlled-Wireless-Irrigation-System/
SMS controlled Wireless Irrigation System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/99HH/GJQEKALV/F7C99HHGJQEKALV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/99HH/GJQEKALV/F7C99HHGJQEKALV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/99HH/GJQEKALV/F7C99HHGJQEKALV.SMALL.jpg mhkabir UPDATE 02/13/11 : Voting has started for the Sparkfun Microcontroller Contest. Please VOTE for me! UPDATE 02/26/11 : I won a second prize!! Huzzah! Thanks for all the votes guys! UPDATE 03/17/11: I would love to win a Laser cutter in the Epilog challenge as it would help the small DIY commun...
By: mhkabir

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:10:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-macro-on-the-cheap/
DSLR macro on the cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/3LYD/GJC42RQ3/FGC3LYDGJC42RQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/3LYD/GJC42RQ3/FGC3LYDGJC42RQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/3LYD/GJC42RQ3/FGC3LYDGJC42RQ3.SMALL.jpg snelpiller There are already a few of these but I wanted to post my own version as im rather happy with my results! :) The great thing about this project is that you can make it as long/short as you yourself require (longer tube=closer macro) AND it will fit with any lens made for the canon EOS series! :) on...
By: snelpiller

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:29:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Acoustic-Simulator-Crossfeed-for-Headphone/
Cheap Acoustic Simulator (Crossfeed) for Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/OHZW/GGC2UCNO/F8GOHZWGGC2UCNO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/OHZW/GGC2UCNO/F8GOHZWGGC2UCNO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/OHZW/GGC2UCNO/F8GOHZWGGC2UCNO.SMALL.jpg faxwork Hi! Welcome to my second instructable! Don't forget to rate and comment! :D First off, what is an "acoustic simulator"? It can be anything to simulate the effect of being in a room, creating an effect of open space, or even give the illusion of hearing sounds from different directions. This is usu...
By: faxwork

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:50:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-enhancement-of-printed-photos/
Cheap enhancement of printed photos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/6PGC/FPQLEQHC/FVG6PGCFPQLEQHC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/6PGC/FPQLEQHC/FVG6PGCFPQLEQHC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/6PGC/FPQLEQHC/FVG6PGCFPQLEQHC.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 The cheap printers does his work very well, but the printed photos are very sensitive: any droplet of water ruins them.The "photo" paper to print photos is very expensive. The normal paper provides regular results.I used normal 75g A4 paper for this try. My printer is a HP multifunction 1200 series...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:02:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-laptop-stand-otro-soporte-para-notebook/
Another laptop stand (otro soporte para notebook) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/HBRE/G1XC0EXQ/FV3HBREG1XC0EXQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/HBRE/G1XC0EXQ/FV3HBREG1XC0EXQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/HBRE/G1XC0EXQ/FV3HBREG1XC0EXQ.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Mi notebook tiene un problemita: la pantalla parpadea a ratos (arreglado a fines de setiembre 2010, era un contacto flojo). Pero me he dado cuenta de que si la abro todo lo que da, el defecto disminuye. Pero entonces me veo obligado a levantar la parte trasera, porque si no la pantalla apunta casi h...
By: rimar2000

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