http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 16:52:56 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Your-3D-Printer-As-An-Injection-Molder/
How To Make Small Parts With Your 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SMALL.jpg bfk                           THIS IS A "LIVING INSTRUCTABLE" ABOUT A NEW DISCOVERY. IT WILL GROW, MATURE AND IMPROVE DRAMATICALLY OVER TIME.    AS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE  IS GAINED, I'LL UPDATE MY FINDINGS HERE FIRST, PROVIDING A CONVENIENT WAY FOR THOSE INTERESTED, TO FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 15:30:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-DIY-Photography-Backdrop/
Mini DIY Photography Backdrop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/8J7T/HFSH4WVS/F998J7THFSH4WVS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/8J7T/HFSH4WVS/F998J7THFSH4WVS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/8J7T/HFSH4WVS/F998J7THFSH4WVS.SMALL.jpg PropPrintables I've been looking for a solution to my backdrop issue for a while now. The need for which is revisited every time a new craft is produced for my little Etsy shop, and I finally decided it was time to do something about this. Some time ago I was greatly inspired by the larger version which is mounte...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Smallest-USB-LED/
The Smallest USB LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/UCOP/FE379EK2/F7VUCOPFE379EK2.SMALL.jpg 1up Here is the smallest USB LED you've probably ever seen! It uses a USB plug made with a piece of perfboard, so you should already have everything needed to make this. No cutting up USB cables here! This kind of homemade USB plug could also be used for other things, like repairing USB cables. Suppl...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:41:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Challenge/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/CEWY/H82UEUOX/F42CEWYH82UEUOX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/CEWY/H82UEUOX/F42CEWYH82UEUOX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/CEWY/H82UEUOX/F42CEWYH82UEUOX.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Raspberry Pi Challenge: Make anything with a Raspberry Pi! The Raspberry Pi is a tiny, $35 computer released earlier this year that has already inspired some amazing DIY projects.  Among other things it features an Ethernet port, SD card reader, two USB ports, HDMI out, audio out, and even has dig...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:48:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ArduSensor-Fun-Pack/
ArduSensor Fun Pack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/8M9Y/H2WEVXPR/F7S8M9YH2WEVXPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/8M9Y/H2WEVXPR/F7S8M9YH2WEVXPR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/8M9Y/H2WEVXPR/F7S8M9YH2WEVXPR.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow ArduSensors are open source plug-in-play sensors for Arduino.  These were originally made for beginners to get started with Arduino, a very cool electronics prototyping platform, but anyone can use them.  I still play around with them all of the time, and I bet a ton of people that are experienced w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:55:26 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 18:05:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Posable-dollDesigner-toy-in-Blender/
Poseable doll/Designer toy in Blender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/9QIT/H1JUJMAX/FQY9QITH1JUJMAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/9QIT/H1JUJMAX/FQY9QITH1JUJMAX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/9QIT/H1JUJMAX/FQY9QITH1JUJMAX.SMALL.jpg thekendall You've all probably heard about Munny dolls and Dunnys. Designer toys are becoming extremely popular. During this Instructables. I will show you my process of creating my own DIY Doll similar to a Munny. I will be using Blender to box model the various parts of the character and Experiment with Bool...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 23:29:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-conductive-play-dough/
How to make conductive play dough. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XMUR/GW3WR4YK/FBQXMURGW3WR4YK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XMUR/GW3WR4YK/FBQXMURGW3WR4YK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XMUR/GW3WR4YK/FBQXMURGW3WR4YK.SMALL.jpg furrysalamander All credits go to the people over at the squishy circuits website. I was on hackaday earlier this year and I found an article on squishy circuits.  I thought making circuits from play dough sounded like a very interesting idea.  I did some research into it and it seemed simple enough; different ing...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:07:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Binary-Clock-1/
LED Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 A Binary Clock! I was recently looking at some binary clocks and I felt like Why not? I have everything to make one and I don't have a clock in my room. So I decided to build one and here it is. Hope you Like it and maybe build your own. It's a cool project because it's your very own, unique clock...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 20:06:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-dice-keychain/
USB dice keychain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/POUN/GQ5QCF71/FMVPOUNGQ5QCF71.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/POUN/GQ5QCF71/FMVPOUNGQ5QCF71.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/POUN/GQ5QCF71/FMVPOUNGQ5QCF71.SMALL.jpg pch1 Here is my USB dice keychain. Here are some pictures of the final product! Please rate comment and VOTE ;) How to begin Here are the two original dice and some of the tools I used. I took the old USB stick out of its old cover and marked one die with a sharp knife Milling/Drilling Now I mi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:58:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Password-access-with-arduino/
Password access with arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/XOZX/GP7ISCS1/F7KXOZXGP7ISCS1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/XOZX/GP7ISCS1/F7KXOZXGP7ISCS1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/XOZX/GP7ISCS1/F7KXOZXGP7ISCS1.SMALL.jpg razvan_iycdi ~~ The complete kit for this tutorial is now for sale at www.razvantech.com   Get one! ~~ This instructable will show you how to make a pass-code lock system using the Arduino Mega board. Whenyou type the right code, an LED lights up an the servo moves to open a lock. What you will need: ---one Ard...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:36:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Binary-Calculator/
LED Binary Calculator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/4939/GDLXYBJX/FO84939GDLXYBJX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/4939/GDLXYBJX/FO84939GDLXYBJX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/4939/GDLXYBJX/FO84939GDLXYBJX.SMALL.jpg Syst3mX You can't calculate binary values "as is" on most handheld calculators and using the windows one is just a pain, so i decided to make my very own (binary only) calculator. This calculator supports all the basic functions like : NOT,OR,AND,XOR, addition,subtraction,multiplication,division and modulo....
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Sep 2010 05:04:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Circuit-Contest/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/ELD0/GD2JJTMJ/FJ1ELD0GD2JJTMJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/ELD0/GD2JJTMJ/FJ1ELD0GD2JJTMJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/ELD0/GD2JJTMJ/FJ1ELD0GD2JJTMJ.SMALL.jpg Carleyy COMING SOON: Soft Circuit Contest!!! I have gathered some awesome soft circuit instructables for inspiration.  Be sure to check out the Soft Circuit channel for more ideas along with these great websites! Fashioning Technology Soft Circuit Saturday I Heart Switch Lilypond Three Fabric Buttons T...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:10:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-Flashlight-Contest/
How To Enter the Flashlight Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/FWGO/GBZYUTZM/FP7FWGOGBZYUTZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/FWGO/GBZYUTZM/FP7FWGOGBZYUTZM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/FWGO/GBZYUTZM/FP7FWGOGBZYUTZM.SMALL.gif Contest Robot The ever useful flashlight. Most of us have them, everyone needs a couple and some people are downright fascinated with them. We're hoping that's you! We've seen so many awesome things from simple hacks to complete rebuilding and modification and now we want to see more!  The rule is simple: publis...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:09:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Contest-Winners/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F0D/EQLT/GB5HE6YD/F0DEQLTGB5HE6YD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0D/EQLT/GB5HE6YD/F0DEQLTGB5HE6YD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0D/EQLT/GB5HE6YD/F0DEQLTGB5HE6YD.SMALL.jpg Contest Robot Instructables is happy to announce the winners of the USB Contest! Before we get to the winners we have to say that judging wasn't easy. There were so many good entries that we added an extra first prize and we still feel a little bummed about there being a cutoff. There does have to be a limit how...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:52:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Art-of-Sound-Highlights/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/1LBM/FWYHW7JT/F3H1LBMFWYHW7JT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/1LBM/FWYHW7JT/F3H1LBMFWYHW7JT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/1LBM/FWYHW7JT/F3H1LBMFWYHW7JT.SMALL.jpg Instructables Guides At the end of May we put a call out for submission of amazing DIY audio projects for our Art of Sound Contest and the Instructables community has answered. Showcased below are some of the more popular entries that have been submitted into the Art of Sound Contest. If you haven't been following the c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:22:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-Valentines-Day-Contest/
How To Enter the Valentine's Day Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/0XQL/G4PBT4VC/F070XQLG4PBT4VC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/0XQL/G4PBT4VC/F070XQLG4PBT4VC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/0XQL/G4PBT4VC/F070XQLG4PBT4VC.SMALL.jpg Contest Robot Valentine's Day is almost here! Share a sweet way of showing your appreciation, and win some sweet chocolates! We're giving away some delicious truffles from Socola Chocolates and awesome chocolate-covered cocoa beans from Cocoa Puro in our Valentine's Day Contest. To enter the contest, just publis...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:45:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Holidays-Contest-Winners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/CHK4/G4D5TDB1/F63CHK4G4D5TDB1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/CHK4/G4D5TDB1/F63CHK4G4D5TDB1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/CHK4/G4D5TDB1/F63CHK4G4D5TDB1.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Instructables, The Wand Company, and Shapeways are happy to announce the winners of the Homemade Holidays Contest! There were an amazing 256 (28!) entries in the contest. All sorts of presents and decorations were entered. If you haven't taken the time to check out the entries we urge you to do so ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:49:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-the-Night-Contest-Winners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/P656/G33OYP5C/FEUP656G33OYP5C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/P656/G33OYP5C/FEUP656G33OYP5C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/P656/G33OYP5C/FEUP656G33OYP5C.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Instructables and Cordarounds are happy to announce the winners of the Light Up the Night! Contest! We asked you to make an Instructable in order to make the long nights a little safer and the results were pretty awesome. Clothes, umbrellas, bikes, and many more objects were made a little more bril...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:55:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Contest-Winners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/ZU5N/G2HE0EF7/FW0ZU5NG2HE0EF7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/ZU5N/G2HE0EF7/FW0ZU5NG2HE0EF7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/ZU5N/G2HE0EF7/FW0ZU5NG2HE0EF7.SMALL.jpg Contest Robot Instructables and Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories and The Arduino Team are happy to announce the winners of the Arduino Contest! If you haven't been convinced yet of the capabilities of Arduino, then just check out the amazing entries in the contest. Binary clocks, gardening, a silly string shooter...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:24:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-Light-Up-the-Night-Contest/
How To Enter the Light Up the Night! Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/VS7C/G1BB7SOU/F25VS7CG1BB7SOU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/VS7C/G1BB7SOU/F25VS7CG1BB7SOU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/VS7C/G1BB7SOU/F25VS7CG1BB7SOU.SMALL.gif Contest Robot The nights are getting longer, but they can also get brighter. We want to know what ways you have for lighting your way or making yourself easier to see. So show us some cool ways to get reflective or lit up and enter them in the Light Up the Night! Contest to win some cool clothes from Cordarounds....
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:56:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Days-Photo-Contest-Winners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/MOJG/G1BBC4VP/F0AMOJGG1BBC4VP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/MOJG/G1BBC4VP/F0AMOJGG1BBC4VP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/MOJG/G1BBC4VP/F0AMOJGG1BBC4VP.SMALL.jpg Contest Robot Instructables and Digital Days are happy to announce the winners of the Digital Days Photo Contest! We wanted to see photo tips and tricks and you responded with a wide variety of Instructables. From close-up shots to setups to hard drive stabilizers, the entries clearly showed creativity and ingen...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:19:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Picture-Frames-Out-of-Cereal-free-Box-Cardb/
Make Picture Frames Out of Cereal (free) Box Cardboard! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/FZPC/G0AMH255/FSGFZPCG0AMH255.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/FZPC/G0AMH255/FSGFZPCG0AMH255.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/FZPC/G0AMH255/FSGFZPCG0AMH255.SMALL.jpg Creativeman A simple idea is sometimes the best. Here, I show how to make frames for any of the prints you might like to display, show, or simply have on your desk or dresser. Pictures, no matter how much we like them tend to become passe' after awhile. So why spend a lot of money on frames that could be put ...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Oct 2009 12:16:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Copy-Your-Old-Slides-The-Easy-Way/
Copy Your Old Slides The Easy Way! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/SI0G/FYTCME9K/FV8SI0GFYTCME9K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/SI0G/FYTCME9K/FV8SI0GFYTCME9K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/SI0G/FYTCME9K/FV8SI0GFYTCME9K.SMALL.jpg Creativeman I have many slides from years ago and have enjoyed viewing them from time to time. But I always came away wishing I had them on disc, a CD, Flash Drive, or whatever so that I could see them more often. In those days, slides were much cheaper than prints, so I took a lot of them. Checking on line f...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:17:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-Digital-Days-Photo-Contest/
How To Enter the Digital Days Photo Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/X0OR/FYTCGW6N/FN3X0ORFYTCGW6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/X0OR/FYTCGW6N/FN3X0ORFYTCGW6N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/X0OR/FYTCGW6N/FN3X0ORFYTCGW6N.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Great photography requires all types of creativity, and not just in composition. Techniques, tricks, and resourceful homemade gadgets can also help you get the perfect shot. Almost everyone has a photography secret to share - that's why we've teamed up with Popular Photography for the Digital Day...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Sep 2009 07:07:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Contest-Winners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/2QLF/FXXPLHTO/F5E2QLFFXXPLHTO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/2QLF/FXXPLHTO/F5E2QLFFXXPLHTO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/2QLF/FXXPLHTO/F5E2QLFFXXPLHTO.SMALL.jpg Contest Robot Instructables is happy to announce the winners of the Pocket-Sized Contest! A pocket is such a little thing, but this contest has turned out to be huge. Almost 250 entries came in and we were blown away by all the cool stuff. The Altoids tins once again came on strong and factored into three of the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Aug 2009 17:44:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-Forbes-Teach-Me-Fast-Contest/
How To Enter Forbes Teach Me Fast Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXE/Q15L/FXXPL00X/FXEQ15LFXXPL00X.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXE/Q15L/FXXPL00X/FXEQ15LFXXPL00X.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXE/Q15L/FXXPL00X/FXEQ15LFXXPL00X.SMALL.gif Contest Robot What's the coolest and most interesting thing you can explain in a video of 30 seconds or less? We want to know -- and to find out Instructables is teaming up with Forbes for the Teach Me Fast Contest!To enter you need to submit a 30-second video here on Instructables that explains how to do someth...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Aug 2009 14:14:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-Gorilla-Glue-Cardboard-Contest/
How To Enter the Gorilla Glue Cardboard Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/5F04/FWYHRVHU/FKK5F04FWYHRVHU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/5F04/FWYHRVHU/FKK5F04FWYHRVHU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/5F04/FWYHRVHU/FKK5F04FWYHRVHU.SMALL.jpg Contest Robot We've partnered with Gorilla Tape and Gorilla Glue to bring you the Gorilla Glue Cardboard Contest! Simply create something wonderful using any type of cardboard: corrugated or flat, boxes or tubes. You can use any type of adhesive (from Gorilla or not), fasteners, components, and decorations, but...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:50:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-Pocket-Sized-Contest/
How To Enter the Pocket-Sized Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/C2SB/FVW24WEZ/FI4C2SBFVW24WEZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/C2SB/FVW24WEZ/FI4C2SBFVW24WEZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/C2SB/FVW24WEZ/FI4C2SBFVW24WEZ.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Making a great small project is a fun challenge. It's about working within constraints to see how much stuff you can fit into a little tin, or creating something small enough to carry around and easily show others. Due to popular request, we're bringing back one of our favorite contests - the Pock...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:57:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Monster-Speakers/
Monster Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/K4JX/FV40B5WW/F8WK4JXFV40B5WW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/K4JX/FV40B5WW/F8WK4JXFV40B5WW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/K4JX/FV40B5WW/F8WK4JXFV40B5WW.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Here's a quick "Show and Tell" of how I decorated a pair of custom speakers to look like these awesome monsters. Aren't they adorable/scary/cool? Prepare Speakers Noah did this part. But I'll try and recreate what I think is happening from the pictures he provided! Check image notes for furth...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 17:49:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-Art-of-Sound-Contest/
How To Enter the Art of Sound Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FTR/LEAA/FQ6EBB3X/FTRLEAAFQ6EBB3X.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTR/LEAA/FQ6EBB3X/FTRLEAAFQ6EBB3X.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTR/LEAA/FQ6EBB3X/FTRLEAAFQ6EBB3X.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Music is absolutely essential for creativity - it inspires new ideas, helps us to create and build, and provides a soundtrack for life. That's why we've teamed up with Zalytron, Create Digital Music, and Bleep Labs to bring you the Art of Sound Contest. Show us something amazing and music-related,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 14:58:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-enter-the-Get-the-LED-Out-Contest-1/
How to enter the Get the LED Out! Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/W6NJ/FUI0S8YP/F5TW6NJFUI0S8YP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/W6NJ/FUI0S8YP/F5TW6NJFUI0S8YP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/W6NJ/FUI0S8YP/F5TW6NJFUI0S8YP.SMALL.gif Contest Robot LEDs are some of the best things ever. They provide colorful light, barely use any power, and are easy to learn how to use. We love them and would love to see what cool projects you can make using them. So we teamed up with the mad LED scientists at Monkeylectric to bring you a new contest: Get the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 10:01:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Klutz-Rubber-Band-Powered-Contest-Winners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/ETVL/FU6M05R3/FFLETVLFU6M05R3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/ETVL/FU6M05R3/FFLETVLFU6M05R3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/ETVL/FU6M05R3/FFLETVLFU6M05R3.SMALL.jpg Contest Robot Instructables and Klutz are happy to announce the winners of the Klutz Rubber Band-Powered Contest. The requirement for this contest was simply that a rubber band provide the power and the variety of entries was inspiring. Creations moved, flew, launched, and so much more. The winners here were det...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 May 2009 09:56:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-Mothers-Day-Contest/
How To Enter the Mother's Day Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/ZL2P/FTK8AKX5/FEOZL2PFTK8AKX5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/ZL2P/FTK8AKX5/FEOZL2PFTK8AKX5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/ZL2P/FTK8AKX5/FEOZL2PFTK8AKX5.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Mother's Day is coming! To show your mom how you really care about her, make something personal, heartfelt, and original. It'll be well worth the effort and in honor of the holiday, we're having a Mother's Day Contest. Sew an amazing Mother's Day gift and win a brand new sewing machine or a dress fo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:39:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Craftsman-Workshop-of-the-Future-Contest-Winners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/OFJY/FN82X97F/F2NOFJYFN82X97F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/OFJY/FN82X97F/F2NOFJYFN82X97F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/OFJY/FN82X97F/F2NOFJYFN82X97F.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Here are the winners of the Craftsman Workshop of the Future Contest ! The grand prize of $20,000 in Craftsman tools brought out lots of amazing entries. All sorts of fantastic creations came out of the woodwork, and we were delighted to see what great projects people had to share. After all the en...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:09:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-Burning-Questions-Round-65/
How To Enter Burning Questions Round 6.5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/IHUJ/FQCTIXWR/FSQIHUJFQCTIXWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/IHUJ/FQCTIXWR/FSQIHUJFQCTIXWR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/IHUJ/FQCTIXWR/FSQIHUJFQCTIXWR.SMALL.jpg Burning Questions People search for stuff at Instructables all the time. Sometimes they find what they're looking for, and sometimes they don't. But there are a few common how-tos that come up often enough that make us wonder, "why don't we have an Instructable on that?"The answer is because no one has written one. B...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:19:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Craftsman-Workshop-of-the-Future-Contest-Round-3-F/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/XBCZ/FQ2DZFCV/FPJXBCZFQ2DZFCV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/XBCZ/FQ2DZFCV/FPJXBCZFQ2DZFCV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/XBCZ/FQ2DZFCV/FPJXBCZFQ2DZFCV.SMALL.jpg Contest Robot Last week the top 30 entries in the Craftsman Workshop of the Future Contest moved on to Round 2. Judges selected the top 15 entries and now these are moving on to Round 3. Below you can see the 15 Round 3 finalists. These are in no particular order. From these, judges at Sears will select the gran...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:35:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-TapdNY-Keep-the-Bottle-Contest/
How To Enter the Keep the Bottle Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/EZN1/FPP7WKX6/FBEEZN1FPP7WKX6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/EZN1/FPP7WKX6/FBEEZN1FPP7WKX6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/EZN1/FPP7WKX6/FBEEZN1FPP7WKX6.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Plastic bottles deserve another chance. They take care of their precious liquid cargo when you have to drink on the go, then most of them get the old heave-ho when empty. This just isn't right, so we're having a Keep the Bottle Contest!Show us what cool things you can do with a plastic bottle. After...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:58:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/DY6H/FPKFD68A/FM5DY6HFPKFD68A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/DY6H/FPKFD68A/FM5DY6HFPKFD68A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/DY6H/FPKFD68A/FM5DY6HFPKFD68A.SMALL.jpg Instructables Guides Lots of amazing Instructables have been entered for the Craftsman Workshop of the Future Contest and to help you sort through them all, we've put together a series of guides. In this guide we're showcasing home projects. These Instructables are focused on improving a home or making something for it...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:49:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-Homemade-Holidays-Holiday-Gifts/
How To Enter the Homemade Holidays: Holiday Gifts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/TIC6/FOHXBLQG/FTFTIC6FOHXBLQG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/TIC6/FOHXBLQG/FTFTIC6FOHXBLQG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/TIC6/FOHXBLQG/FTFTIC6FOHXBLQG.SMALL.gif randofo Once again the holidays are rapidly approaching. Of course, we all know what this means... PRESENTS!Sure, we all love receiving gifts. There is something that makes you all warm and squishy inside unwrapping a parcel given to you by a loved one. The only thing better than opening a gift is giving on...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:23:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-Homemade-Holidays-Holiday-Card-Conte/
How To Enter Homemade Holidays: Holiday Card Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/24AW/FNZAHPB4/F1T24AWFNZAHPB4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/24AW/FNZAHPB4/F1T24AWFNZAHPB4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/24AW/FNZAHPB4/F1T24AWFNZAHPB4.SMALL.gif randofo The time of year has finally arrived to tell all of those special people in your life that you have them in your thoughts. This, of course, means it's time to mail out all of those holiday cards! Sure, you could go out and spend $5 on a store-bought holiday card, but why not save a few bucks and sho...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:16:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Enter-the-Craftsman-Workshop-of-the-Future-/
How to Enter the Craftsman Workshop of the Future Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/OFJY/FN82X97F/F2NOFJYFN82X97F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/OFJY/FN82X97F/F2NOFJYFN82X97F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/OFJY/FN82X97F/F2NOFJYFN82X97F.SMALL.gif Contest Robot The Craftsman Workshop of the Future Contest is here and we have $20,000 worth of tools to give away to the best Instructable that uses tools to make something awesome. Seriously... twenty-thousand dollars of gear! You could build some incredible things with that in your workshop and the best part i...
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How To Enter Workshop of the Future: Show Your Space - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/OFJY/FN82X97F/F2NOFJYFN82X97F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/OFJY/FN82X97F/F2NOFJYFN82X97F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/OFJY/FN82X97F/F2NOFJYFN82X97F.SMALL.gif Contest Robot If you like to make things then you either have a workshop or are dreaming of making one. Well, either way, we have a contest for you! This is the Craftsman Workshop of the Future: Show Your Space Contest and we want to see your workshops! You can enter a slideshow or a vi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:16:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-simple-robotic-arm-from-Lego-Mindst/
How to build a simple robotic arm from Lego Mindstorms NXT? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/3AT1/FIG8WM9L/FC23AT1FIG8WM9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/3AT1/FIG8WM9L/FC23AT1FIG8WM9L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/3AT1/FIG8WM9L/FC23AT1FIG8WM9L.SMALL.jpg roksraka Today, I will tell you how I built my robotic arm from Lego Mindstorms NXT.In fact, I wanted to build a robotic tripod for my camera. I found out, that it's more difficult then it looks. After some experimenting I build this simple robotic arm.I you want to build it too, you need:- Lego Mindstorms N...
By: roksraka

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:10:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-The-Instructables-Book-Contest/
How To Enter The Instructables Book Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7G/S4O8/FI36FV7O/F7GS4O8FI36FV7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7G/S4O8/FI36FV7O/F7GS4O8FI36FV7O.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7G/S4O8/FI36FV7O/F7GS4O8FI36FV7O.SMALL.gif Contest Robot An Instructables book is being made and we want you to be in it! O'Reilly Media (publisher of MAKE Magazine) is going to publish The Best of Instructables Volume I this fall and over 100 Instructables will be in it.Since there are now over 14,000 Instructables (yow!) on the site we are asking for y...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:54:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-Flower-Contest/
How To Enter the Flower Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/OELZ/FFAOSJX0/FZPOELZFFAOSJX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/OELZ/FFAOSJX0/FZPOELZFFAOSJX0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/OELZ/FFAOSJX0/FZPOELZFFAOSJX0.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Spring is here and it's time to be thinking of spring, cute baby animals, and flowers! Show us flowers -- anywhere, not just in the garden or vase -- and enter our Flower Contest! If you can think of a way to incorporate flowers into an Instructable, then we want to see it. The flowers can fresh, dr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:46:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-huge-posters./
How to make huge posters. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/BHHD/FEL1NO4L/FEQBHHDFEL1NO4L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/BHHD/FEL1NO4L/FEQBHHDFEL1NO4L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/BHHD/FEL1NO4L/FEQBHHDFEL1NO4L.SMALL.jpg GorillazMiko Featured, front page on 4/06/08! :-) This Instructables shows you how to make huge posters, with just an image in JPEG format, a computer, printer, and tape. Let's get to work! I hope you like my Instructable, don't forget to rate, or comment! Items. TapeScissors (optional)ComputerHandshttp...
By: GorillazMiko

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Apr 2008 14:53:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-Instructables-and-RoboGames-Robot-Con/
How To Enter Instructables and RoboGames Robot Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/PFXJ/FE6F1DH9/F25PFXJFE6F1DH9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/PFXJ/FE6F1DH9/F25PFXJFE6F1DH9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/PFXJ/FE6F1DH9/F25PFXJFE6F1DH9.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Robots are never going to take over the world if we don't get off the couch and make them ourselves! That's why we've teamed up with the folks at RoboGames to bring you the Robot Contest! Want to win a trip to RoboGames 2009? Tell us how you made your robot.Good robot design is highly detailed, so ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:52:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Enter-Share-the-Love-The-Valentines-Day-S/
How to Enter Share the Love: The 2008 Valentine's Day Speed Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/53JR/FCAENHTW/FQ453JRFCAENHTW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/53JR/FCAENHTW/FQ453JRFCAENHTW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/53JR/FCAENHTW/FQ453JRFCAENHTW.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Results are up - check out the winners!Valentine's Day is almost here, so we're having a speed contest to celebrate. Show us something lovely and special, and win some custom chocolate Robot candy or Instructables gear!There are many people who want to express their feelings for another, but don't...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2008 13:14:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Desk-top-Soldering-Press-with-L.E.D/
Desk-top Soldering Press! (with L.E.D) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/KVGX/FBU37A3J/FNTKVGXFBU37A3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/KVGX/FBU37A3J/FNTKVGXFBU37A3J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/KVGX/FBU37A3J/FNTKVGXFBU37A3J.SMALL.jpg kruser495 I was getting tired of having to heat up my soldering iron just for one thing, so i created my own solution. This is very sturdy and reliable. Believe it or not, it solders wires better than a regular soldering iron and it has a L.E.D. for light! (Big thanks to guyfrom7up for helping me with the ...
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