Instructables: exploring - technology - diy - featured http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:34:10 PDT BLOX v1.01 Designing and building an synthesizer with Meeblip and Arduino, added videos! http://www.instructables.com/id/Designing-and-building-an-synthesizer-with-Meeblip/
Designing and building an synthesizer with Meeblip and Arduino, added videos! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HU92/HHS9K10I/FY0HU92HHS9K10I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HU92/HHS9K10I/FY0HU92HHS9K10I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HU92/HHS9K10I/FY0HU92HHS9K10I.SMALL.jpg ArvidJense For my internship at Create Digital Music/Meeblip I've created quite a fun little synthesizer. This thing is meant to be more flexible than other synthesizer by making it completely independent; it is battery powered, has its own amplifier/speaker and is controlled by a manually operated sequencer. ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:11:05 PDT
3d Printed Merlin Style Steadicam: MO-FLO 1.0 http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-Printed-Merlin-Style-Steadicam-MO-FLO-10/
3d Printed Merlin Style Steadicam: MO-FLO 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/V366/HG85C6UF/FJ8V366HG85C6UF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/V366/HG85C6UF/FJ8V366HG85C6UF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/V366/HG85C6UF/FJ8V366HG85C6UF.SMALL.jpg Mr. Noack Let me introduce the MO-FLO 1.0, another one of my entries into the world of DIY camera stabilization equipment. The MO-FLO, short for MOVIE and FLOW, is a 3d printed Merlin style steadicam. In case you're new to the subject, Steadicam is a trademarked name for a company that produces camera stabil...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:47:25 PDT
House Key Switchblade v2 http://www.instructables.com/id/House-Key-Switchblade-v2-1/
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Wed, 5 Jun 2013 17:37:38 PDT
Homemade laser pointer http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-laser-pointer/
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Tue, 4 Jun 2013 15:11:55 PDT
Portable 3-way hifi speaker/boomcase http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-3-way-hifi-speakerboomcase/
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Sun, 2 Jun 2013 10:36:55 PDT
DIY Polaroid Swinger Model 20 To Canon EF DSLR Lens http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Polaroid-Swinger-Model-20-To-Canon-EF-DSLR-Len/
DIY Polaroid Swinger Model 20 To Canon EF DSLR Lens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/DI1B/HGIEWBKL/F88DI1BHGIEWBKL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/DI1B/HGIEWBKL/F88DI1BHGIEWBKL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/DI1B/HGIEWBKL/F88DI1BHGIEWBKL.SMALL.jpg G. M. Hello fellow DSLR D.I.Y'ers. I will share with you how I made a Polaroid Land Camera Swinger Model 20 To Canon EF DSLR Lens. This lens will fit on any Canon EOS camera. So what do you get? Polaroid Land Camera Swinger Model 20 To Canon EF DSLR Lens Non-focusable meniscus lens, Polaroid f17 100mm....
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Thu, 30 May 2013 12:29:24 PDT
3d Printed Travel Money Belt http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-Printed-Travel-Money-Belt/
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Wed, 29 May 2013 08:23:34 PDT
High Speed Photography http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Speed-Photography-1/
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Wed, 29 May 2013 04:09:17 PDT
The Boss Box Bot http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Boss-Box-Bot/
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Fri, 24 May 2013 09:06:37 PDT
hat side camera holder http://www.instructables.com/id/hat-side-camera-holder/
hat side camera holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/G47Y/HGU2DUN5/F9DG47YHGU2DUN5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/G47Y/HGU2DUN5/F9DG47YHGU2DUN5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/G47Y/HGU2DUN5/F9DG47YHGU2DUN5.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi I've bought this veeery cheap camera made in china, and obviously it lacks an angular holder for my hat...  Luckily I'm a real genius, and after a long research and a lot of examinations, diagrams, computer simulations and testing I've came to the design of this high technological piece of engineeri...
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Thu, 23 May 2013 14:36:22 PDT
Sugru wheels http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-wheels/
Sugru wheels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/VEW8/HGU2DUNQ/FB4VEW8HGU2DUNQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/VEW8/HGU2DUNQ/FB4VEW8HGU2DUNQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/VEW8/HGU2DUNQ/FB4VEW8HGU2DUNQ.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi If you ever had dismantled an old printer you should know there is interesting material inside it... if you never did that so it's time to begin ;-) wheels invasion The small plastic wheels you see in the picture come from a pair of printers. If you're luck you'll find wheels already with a good ...
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Wed, 22 May 2013 09:50:39 PDT
how to recover a dry printer head http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-recover-a-dry-printer-head/
how to recover a dry printer head - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/RR4Z/HGU2EA29/FKJRR4ZHGU2EA29.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/RR4Z/HGU2EA29/FKJRR4ZHGU2EA29.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/RR4Z/HGU2EA29/FKJRR4ZHGU2EA29.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi How many time do you have found your inkjet printer dead after a standing idle long period? Because of the low durability of inkjet prints I usually send them to a web print-shop, so my colours, althought I try to remember to keep them making exercise, often get dry. This happens more certainly if y...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:48 PDT
PowerTube Vr. 1 for bicycle headlight http://www.instructables.com/id/PowerTube-Vr-1/
PowerTube Vr. 1 for bicycle headlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SMALL.jpg frapedia Recently purchased one of those bicycle lights using the XML T6 LED x3. Came with a 18650 8.4v 6400mAh Battery Pack and a Pouch with Velcro. The headlight has a voltage status function via a multi color LED but to be honest i am not satisfy with what function so i decided to add a voltage meter....
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Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:09 PDT
PCB making guide http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-making-guide/
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Sun, 12 May 2013 07:05:02 PDT
Raspberry media player casing http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-media-player-casing/
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Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:05:22 PDT
Mini DIY Photography Backdrop http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-DIY-Photography-Backdrop/
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:54 PDT
Zombie Attack! Easy to build! http://www.instructables.com/id/Zombie-Attack-Easy-to-build/
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Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:13:20 PDT
How to extend your photobank life http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-extend-your-photobank-life/
How to extend your photobank life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/V2TE/HF23RRWR/FSEV2TEHF23RRWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/V2TE/HF23RRWR/FSEV2TEHF23RRWR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/V2TE/HF23RRWR/FSEV2TEHF23RRWR.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi automatic translations in other languages: Italiano, Deutsch, Français, Español, Português, å,ž, CAA:89, "ž, Ií A photobank is an hard drive where you can copy your photos from any memory card. I've bought some of them for a few bucks, because lately the memory cards ...
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:15:23 PDT
DIY Light Scoop Template http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Light-Scoop-Template/
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Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:28:29 PDT
Creating Instructables using the Instructables iOS App http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Instructables-using-the-Instructables-iOS/
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:48:34 PDT
simple, cheap, cool, waterproof and gummy diy battery holder http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-cheap-cool-waterproof-and-gummy-diy-batt/
simple, cheap, cool, waterproof and gummy diy battery holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/0V8A/HF23N0FE/F9L0V8AHF23N0FE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/0V8A/HF23N0FE/F9L0V8AHF23N0FE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/0V8A/HF23N0FE/F9L0V8AHF23N0FE.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi I know how many of you inventors have desired a versatile battery holder to power your projects, I know you can't sleep without that... so this strange accessory has born ;-) This gadget has a simple function, keep a battery inside, and yes you could buy an ordinary plastic black and impersonal batt...
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:28:57 PDT
DIY Glow 3D Printer http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Glow-3D-Printer/
DIY Glow 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/T5D4/HEXSG4K3/F4ST5D4HEXSG4K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/T5D4/HEXSG4K3/F4ST5D4HEXSG4K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/T5D4/HEXSG4K3/F4ST5D4HEXSG4K3.SMALL.jpg searx If you read my interests, you probably know that I love studying the 3D printer we have at school to see how it works. If anyone wants to know more about 3d printing, there is a really cool article here. Anyway,  I spent about a month (as an engineering student I know how important research is) sket...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:11:21 PDT
DIY Camera Crane - The Wooster Sherlock 2.0 with Manual Tilt http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Camera-Crane-The-Wooster-Sherlock-20-with-M/
DIY Camera Crane - The Wooster Sherlock 2.0 with Manual Tilt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/C0TN/HERLZSXO/FNPC0TNHERLZSXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/C0TN/HERLZSXO/FNPC0TNHERLZSXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/C0TN/HERLZSXO/FNPC0TNHERLZSXO.SMALL.jpg Mr. Noack The second Wooster Sherlock camera crane was built on the cheap for sure. Using only one pole cuts down the cost. Instead of having one crane that does it all, I decided to build this model specifically for manual tilt shots. The other great feature of this version is the ability to set up the camer...
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:38:18 PDT
DIY C3/N3 remote control plug for Canon DSLR http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-C3N3-remote-control-plug-for-Canon-DSLR/
DIY C3/N3 remote control plug for Canon DSLR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/SF3M/HEI4FC8S/FTJSF3MHEI4FC8S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/SF3M/HEI4FC8S/FTJSF3MHEI4FC8S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/SF3M/HEI4FC8S/FTJSF3MHEI4FC8S.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi As most of you already know, some Canon DSLR have a dedicated plug for the remote. This is pretty annoying, especially when we want to make a special diy shot controller. The easy way is to buy a cheap remote and cut the plug from it, and there is also the chance to find a remote which has a socket ...
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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:39:16 PDT
Easy DIY Animatronics http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DIY-Animatronics/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/KP5S/GLTXMFKW/FJIKP5SGLTXMFKW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/KP5S/GLTXMFKW/FJIKP5SGLTXMFKW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/KP5S/GLTXMFKW/FJIKP5SGLTXMFKW.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Easy DIY Animatronics" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 11 different animatronic projects. Make your own Wall-E robot, learn how to make a talking robot and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures for each ...
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Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:45:28 PDT
How to make a RC Hovercraft http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-RC-Hovercraft/
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Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:01:27 PDT
Prosthetics Modification for Pain Relief of Pressure Points http://www.instructables.com/id/Prosthetics-Modification-for-Pain-Relief-of-Pressu/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SMALL.jpg lamedust Working on this for a while now but I have made some progress that I'd like to share. Not finished because the hacked solution still causes some pain, but this is helping my cousin Zaid with the pain that his prosthetic is giving him. While in Iraq last April I came across my cousin Zaid. Zaid's an...
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Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:37:34 PDT
Make your own LED ring for dremel http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-LED-ring-for-dremel/
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Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:20:43 PST
Tempduino - Arduino Based Temp and Humidity Display http://www.instructables.com/id/Tempduino-Arduino-Based-Temp-and-Humidity-Displa/
Tempduino - Arduino Based Temp and Humidity Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/0FSA/HDOW41MB/F7K0FSAHDOW41MB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/0FSA/HDOW41MB/F7K0FSAHDOW41MB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/0FSA/HDOW41MB/F7K0FSAHDOW41MB.SMALL.jpg Ktulu_1 The temperature in my office at work varies quite a bit depending on the time of day, season, and the whims of the other people I share the floor with. When I’m sitting at my desk shaking uncontrollably or sweating profusely it would be nice to know if it’s due to the temperature or just work relate...
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Wed, 6 Mar 2013 13:25:41 PST
FM-based Wireless Electric Guitar! http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-based-Wireless-Electric-Guitar/
FM-based Wireless Electric Guitar! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/KOP6/HDXMH144/FOWKOP6HDXMH144.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/KOP6/HDXMH144/FOWKOP6HDXMH144.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/KOP6/HDXMH144/FOWKOP6HDXMH144.SMALL.jpg TechJango Hello! Today, as part of our charitable efforts here at Techjango, we're giving you a tutorial! Involving electric guitars, at that! This is going to be a fun little project where you, by your own hands and tools, will make your guitar go WIRELESS. Now, I'll lay out the cons right away for you – we...
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Wed, 6 Mar 2013 05:45:14 PST
Coil winder with automatic counter http://www.instructables.com/id/Coil-winder-with-automatic-counter/
Coil winder with automatic counter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SMALL.jpg aprzy15 (If you like this project, consider voting from me in the make to learn contest, and the up! 3D printer contest, thanks.) Coils are used for an abundance of projects, but are not very easy to make. Often, coils require 100's and sometimes 1000's of turns. Doing this by hand is extremely difficult, s...
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Sat, 2 Mar 2013 15:01:11 PST
The Smallest USB LED 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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Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:41:21 PDT
How to connect conductive thread ribbon cable with Flexible Flat Cable (FFC) connectors http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-connect-conductive-thread-ribbon-cable-with/
How to connect conductive thread ribbon cable with Flexible Flat Cable (FFC) connectors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/J6OT/HCJOCREX/F7FJ6OTHCJOCREX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/J6OT/HCJOCREX/F7FJ6OTHCJOCREX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/J6OT/HCJOCREX/F7FJ6OTHCJOCREX.SMALL.jpg hayeon Conductive thread ribbon cable from R4R, LLC is the perfect material for wiring wearables because it can be attached just like normal fabric ribbons -flexible, sewable and washable. You can easily use conductive thread ribbon cable by connecting it with FFC connectors. Components & Tools Componen...
By: hayeon

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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:19:43 PST
~$20 Portable Lightbox for Photography 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

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Tue, 5 Feb 2013 19:44:32 PST
cheap and easy PSU for Canon EOS http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-and-easy-PSU-for-Canon-EOS/
cheap and easy PSU for Canon EOS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi I think lot of guys here on Instructables know how much satisfaction is obtained building a gadget entirely by ourselves, but... sometimes it could be a clever solution opting for some nice and ready accessory. I think this is one of these cases. I recently had the need to have a power supply for my...
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Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:57:24 PST
Make a Real Working Speaker for Under $1.00! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Real-Working-Speaker-for-Under-100/
Make a Real Working Speaker for Under $1.00! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/MMRO/HCB8KMY6/FYMMMROHCB8KMY6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/MMRO/HCB8KMY6/FYMMMROHCB8KMY6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/MMRO/HCB8KMY6/FYMMMROHCB8KMY6.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Here's how to make a real working paper plate speaker for under $1.00! Watch the Video! $1 Paper Plate Speaker? Back in 2007, YouTube user HouseholdHacker posted a parody video on how to make a High-Def speaker for under a buck. MythBusters took on the challenge and busted it. Although t...
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Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:22:39 PST
DIWire Bender http://www.instructables.com/id/DIWire-Bender/
DIWire Bender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/ANUK/HCAXRZ79/F4KANUKHCAXRZ79.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/ANUK/HCAXRZ79/F4KANUKHCAXRZ79.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/ANUK/HCAXRZ79/F4KANUKHCAXRZ79.SMALL.jpg pensa D.I.Wire Bender is a rapid prototype machine that bends metal wire to produce 2D and 3D shapes, pushing the limits of what can be produced in different materials, forms, and methods, anywhere from a model shop to your home. For the code, full bill of materials (parts list), and readme files, visit ...
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Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:34:25 PST
Simple RC car for beginners (Android control over Bluetooth) 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...
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Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:06:39 PST
How to make a LED 7-segment display with or without Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-LED-7-segment-display/
How to make a LED 7-segment display with or without Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics I'm going to show you how to make a 7 segment display with LEDS. Combine with Arduino to create countdown timers, simple text, and more. I like to make original projects. I searched the whole of instructables and didn't find one like this. In fact, I searched google, and did not find any results. ...
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Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:14:41 PST
Design Your Own Functional Art! http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Your-Own-Functional-Art/
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:17:50 PST
Phone Mount on Plane Seat http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-Mount-on-Plane-Seat/
Phone Mount on Plane Seat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/1LFJ/HBXWRY8J/FUX1LFJHBXWRY8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/1LFJ/HBXWRY8J/FUX1LFJHBXWRY8J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/1LFJ/HBXWRY8J/FUX1LFJHBXWRY8J.SMALL.jpg daemn22 I was traveling on a low cost carrier airline (budget airline) and found the trip frustrating as there is nothing to entertain me during my flight. I was able to utilize some items on the plane that can easily upgrade your seat with a screen for in flight videos. Total project is free of cost and to...
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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:51:58 PST
A Complete Idiot's Guide to Make LED Light Unit for Planted Aquarium http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Complete-Idiots-Guide-to-Make-LED-Light-Unit/
A Complete Idiot's Guide to Make LED Light Unit for Planted Aquarium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SMALL.jpg sumers As always I am writing this for people who have no prior experience with LEDs, electrical and electronics works just like I never had before I did this. I will be posting a lot of pictures here and going into a lot of detail about making connections, wiring etc. So the people who know how these thin...
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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:05:27 PST
LED macro light - DIY http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-macro-light-DIY/
LED macro light - DIY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SMALL.jpg zorwick  I am not big macro freak I don't buy a macro lens to not use it. Sometimes it's handy but that's all for me. Instead of a macro lens I bought three close-up+ filters for my 85mm lens with the filter thread 67mm diameter. First I took some macro shoots using my super bright LED torch, but later of c...
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Mon, 7 Jan 2013 11:58:19 PST
How to build a Metal Arm http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-metal-arm/
How to build a Metal Arm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/VNLI/HAQ32SOP/FKXVNLIHAQ32SOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/VNLI/HAQ32SOP/FKXVNLIHAQ32SOP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/VNLI/HAQ32SOP/FKXVNLIHAQ32SOP.SMALL.jpg Prototyp 81 I´m a fan of armors, weather they come from the middle ages or other epoches. I also like these futuristic ones, belonging to fictional heros from the marvel and dc comics/films. So why not building my own, at least a part of it. In some kind inspired by iron man, the iron fist or the automail from ...
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Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:21:29 PST
Lamps Set for Objects Photography http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamps-Set-for-Objects-Photography/
Lamps Set for Objects Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/HIRM/HAUNNJ5W/FO3HIRMHAUNNJ5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/HIRM/HAUNNJ5W/FO3HIRMHAUNNJ5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/HIRM/HAUNNJ5W/FO3HIRMHAUNNJ5W.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi Months ago I gave to my sister a lightbox so she could make a nice gallery of her hand-made jewelry, but to make the lightbox works at the best she needs also two powerful light sources. Two external flashes are of course perfect, but it's an expensive choice, and some radio transmitter are also nee...
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Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:29:03 PST
DIY Waxed Canvas Camera Bag http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Waxed-Canvas-Camera-Bag/
DIY Waxed Canvas Camera Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/AEWZ/HB58N9EW/FMEAEWZHB58N9EW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/AEWZ/HB58N9EW/FMEAEWZHB58N9EW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/AEWZ/HB58N9EW/FMEAEWZHB58N9EW.SMALL.jpg allenmowery Looking to put together a sexy camera bag?  Already have a messenger bag you want to carry your camera in?  Love the look and feel of waxed canvas bags but don't want to fork over the money to buy one new?  THIS TUTORIAL IS FOR YOU! Turn Your Messenger Bag Into a Camera Bag 1)  Get your bag. 2)...
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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:39:47 PST
DIY Arduino Motor Shield (L298N Chip 2-4 Amps || w/ PCB Layout) http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Arduino-Motor-Shield-L298N-Chip-2-4-Amps-/
DIY Arduino Motor Shield (L298N Chip 2-4 Amps || w/ PCB Layout) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/I4GZ/HAQ39BBG/FCEI4GZHAQ39BBG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/I4GZ/HAQ39BBG/FCEI4GZHAQ39BBG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/I4GZ/HAQ39BBG/FCEI4GZHAQ39BBG.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Today, I'm going to show you how to make an Arduino motor shield (driver) at a low cost. It works splendidly, its posses almost all the characteristics of the original Arduino motor shield. It's almost considered as a clone. The original Arduino motor shield has the same motor driver chip (L298), th...
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Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:16:59 PST
Tornado Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Tornado-Machine/
Tornado Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/H369/HAVCQ8EC/FDZH369HAVCQ8EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/H369/HAVCQ8EC/FDZH369HAVCQ8EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/H369/HAVCQ8EC/FDZH369HAVCQ8EC.SMALL.jpg ixisuprflyixi I have made a number of these "tornado machines" in the past and everyone usually enjoys them but because I make things in such a careless way I often don't take photos and everything is one of a kind.  However, Instructables is helping me to change all that. Now I plan and research and make models ...
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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:34:09 PST
LED Star Ornaments http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-LED-stars-and-a-tree/
LED Star Ornaments - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/AO52/HAIK2OPI/FPCAO52HAIK2OPI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/AO52/HAIK2OPI/FPCAO52HAIK2OPI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/AO52/HAIK2OPI/FPCAO52HAIK2OPI.SMALL.jpg ynze This instructable is about making stars shine brightly. A while ago, it was also about making Christmas trees without cutting down trees. These LED Christmas trees have an Instructable of their own now. They're still in the videoclip, though. If you can solder a little, you can make LED stars. The ...
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Sun, 2 Dec 2012 13:49:36 PST
DIY Flash Diffuser in 5 Minutes http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Flash-Diffuser-in-5-Minutes/
DIY Flash Diffuser in 5 Minutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/HOJ6/H9G12NPB/F2WHOJ6H9G12NPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/HOJ6/H9G12NPB/F2WHOJ6H9G12NPB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/HOJ6/H9G12NPB/F2WHOJ6H9G12NPB.SMALL.jpg bhvm The market is Flooded with Various Flash diffusers. Big and small, Costly and Cheap. Why make one? Because I can! And for almost nothing, your 5 minutes Self made Diffuser surely sharpens your Boast-Boat. Onto the next page. Materials Things Required- Chart paper or other Thick Stiff paper (Like...
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Sun, 25 Nov 2012 07:10:29 PST