http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 02:19:27 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Study-in-Non-Standard-Distributed-Computer-Archi/
A Study in Non-Standard Distributed Computer Architecture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/RHA6/HFPTHHGC/FVGRHA6HFPTHHGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/RHA6/HFPTHHGC/FVGRHA6HFPTHHGC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/RHA6/HFPTHHGC/FVGRHA6HFPTHHGC.SMALL.jpg tolleyw In the following tutorial, directions are given for creating a single node for the DoHas (Distributed Optical Harvard Architecture System). After constructing two of these nodes, a small distributed computer can be implemented which uses one node for sending instructions, mimicking input and the ins...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:45:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Touch-Screen-Room-Control-Wall-Panel/
Arduino Touch Screen Room Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/YI88/HFBK4S4B/FH9YI88HFBK4S4B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/YI88/HFBK4S4B/FH9YI88HFBK4S4B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/YI88/HFBK4S4B/FH9YI88HFBK4S4B.SMALL.jpg cgmalantonio Hey everyone, I finally finished my touch panel for my bedroom wall and am here to show you how i made it. Unfortunately its not installed in my wall yet as I might be moving and don't want to make anymore holes in my walls, but its coming with me and has already proven itself very useful in the sta...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:28:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous-Arduino-Car/
Autonomous Arduino Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/M01E/HDXMCEYU/F8FM01EHDXMCEYU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/M01E/HDXMCEYU/F8FM01EHDXMCEYU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/M01E/HDXMCEYU/F8FM01EHDXMCEYU.SMALL.jpg absolute zero My questions for the Make-to-Learn Youth Contest :) What did you make? This goal of this project was to take commonly available electronic equipment and create an inexpensive, self-controlled vehicle. In simpler terms, this is an attempt at basic autonomy. It uses an arduino logic board coupled wit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 17:30:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Remote-Controlled-Color-Changing-Cloud-Arduino/
IR Remote Controlled Color Changing Cloud (Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/322Q/HBNXWIEJ/FVQ322QHBNXWIEJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/322Q/HBNXWIEJ/FVQ322QHBNXWIEJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/322Q/HBNXWIEJ/FVQ322QHBNXWIEJ.SMALL.jpg dablondeemu CLICK HERE FOR THE UPDATED INSTRUCTABLE: http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Rainbow-Cloud-ver-1/ This is a project I created for a Digital Art and Installations class.   The class covered basics of several types of programming, and our projects were meant to be an interactive cross between art and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 22:07:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Infrared-Rangefinder-Similar-to-Sharp-GP/
Homemade Infrared Rangefinder (Similar to Sharp GP2D120 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/IDJH/HBHGIVUX/FBQIDJHHBHGIVUX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/IDJH/HBHGIVUX/FBQIDJHHBHGIVUX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/IDJH/HBHGIVUX/FBQIDJHHBHGIVUX.SMALL.jpg pyrohaz Here is my instructable on how to construct a pretty simple (for some!) short range infrared rangefinder/range sensor. Infrared rangefinders are very useful in a number of projects. The majority of these come from obstacle detection (in robots) or generally detecting distances! The one shown here is...
By: pyrohaz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 20:48:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Puzzlebox-Orbit-Using-an-Arduino-to-Control-an-In/
Puzzlebox Orbit: Using an Arduino to Control an Infrared Helicopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/66FN/H9G11PBA/FPE66FNH9G11PBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/66FN/H9G11PBA/FPE66FNH9G11PBA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/66FN/H9G11PBA/FPE66FNH9G11PBA.SMALL.jpg puzzlebox In this Instructable we will explain how infrared signals are used by a remote to control a toy or device, then show how a simple circuit can be added to an Arduino to operate the same device through free, Open Source software. This document is part of a series covering the Puzzlebox Orbit, a brain...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:13:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-Proximity-Sensor-Arduino-Compatible/
DIY Infrared Proximity Sensor (Arduino Compatible) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/LXFM/H6MER0K5/F0CLXFMH6MER0K5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/LXFM/H6MER0K5/F0CLXFMH6MER0K5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/LXFM/H6MER0K5/F0CLXFMH6MER0K5.SMALL.jpg xBacon Ever looked on Sparkfun or Adafruit for some cool robot parts, and saw those expensive IR and Ultrasonic proximity sensors? I have, and I really wanted one, but they're so expensive ($30-$40 or more) so I decided that I could make one myself with the parts I had on hand for way less. What I came up...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:40:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/150-Arduino-TV-Annoyer-Turns-TVs-on-when-you-/
$1.50 Arduino TV Annoyer!! (Turns TVs on when you want them off) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/QT5L/H52FXKOO/F4YQT5LH52FXKOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/QT5L/H52FXKOO/F4YQT5LH52FXKOO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/QT5L/H52FXKOO/F4YQT5LH52FXKOO.SMALL.jpg xBacon Hey Arduino fans! Here is an 'ible for making a device that turns TVs on when you want them off, and off then you want them on! If you hide it in something inconspicuous, it would make a great April Fools joke or gag gift. And the best part is that the total parts cost is less than $1.50!! (Assumin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:06:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-control-TV-functions-using-Analog-input-and/
How to control TV functions using Analog input and Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/5U7U/H3Z3VP9D/FVP5U7UH3Z3VP9D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/5U7U/H3Z3VP9D/FVP5U7UH3Z3VP9D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/5U7U/H3Z3VP9D/FVP5U7UH3Z3VP9D.SMALL.jpg emdarcher Have you ever wanted to use a good old knob to control your TV volume instead of repeated button pushing? Or make it controlled by light? Do you want your remote to be replaced by an awesome arduino and let it do the hard work of using a remote for you? Well this instructable is for you! Also if yo...
By: emdarcher

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jul 2012 21:30:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-an-Arduino-Board-Using-an-Infrared-Rem/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/YXG3/H1HMDOQE/FJLYXG3H1HMDOQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/YXG3/H1HMDOQE/FJLYXG3H1HMDOQE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/YXG3/H1HMDOQE/FJLYXG3H1HMDOQE.SMALL.jpg norednored I-Introduction Hello everyone, my name is Noreddine Kessa, I am an electronics enthusiast.  I had fun this weekend playing with my new toy ,  Arduino ATmega328 DIY Kit that I got on eBay, and I would love to share the joy with everyone interested in learning about the subject. OK enough of that,  le...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:23:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-anything-remotely-with-Infrared-signals/
Control anything remotely with Infrared signals. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/46YR/H1EN01R5/FWP46YRH1EN01R5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/46YR/H1EN01R5/FWP46YRH1EN01R5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/46YR/H1EN01R5/FWP46YRH1EN01R5.SMALL.jpg Hammock Boy Who would have thought that just about every Arduino attachment can be controlled in some way with a TV remote? Now its time to find out how. Setup and Materials The setup for this is quite basic. The real challenge is finding neat products for this and writing the code. Materials. 1x Arduino 1x...
By: Hammock Boy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:23:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-48/
Bluetooth+Infrared Controlled Robotic Arm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/7616/H18FVAWL/FGT7616H18FVAWL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/7616/H18FVAWL/FGT7616H18FVAWL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/7616/H18FVAWL/FGT7616H18FVAWL.SMALL.jpg V0R73X Hi. I’m Darren a 17 year old hobbyist, and this is the first Instructable I’m posting here, so I apologize if it kinda sucks! I hope it's good enough... So how did the idea of a robotic arm come to me? Well, the first thing I remember is our chemistry teacher (!) coming to me yelling that she has a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:40:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Attiny13-based-IR-proximity-sensor-for-2/
Make an Attiny13 based IR proximity sensor for $2.42 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/FK1I/H174GOKZ/F6LFK1IH174GOKZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/FK1I/H174GOKZ/F6LFK1IH174GOKZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/FK1I/H174GOKZ/F6LFK1IH174GOKZ.SMALL.jpg dustinandrews NOTE: The diagram is wrong. The sense pin goes on pin 6 (one more to the left), not pin 5. I'll update the diagrams soon. Thanks to brmccollum for the correction. (Diagrams now fixed) This is an extremely cheap IR proximity sensor you can make with a few cheap parts and an AVR programmer. I use an ...
By: dustinandrews

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:28:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/This-Remote-Control-Easter-Egg-has-16581375-colo/
This Remote Control Easter Egg has 16,581,375 colors. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/D0BE/H0OIYZXM/F78D0BEH0OIYZXM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/D0BE/H0OIYZXM/F78D0BEH0OIYZXM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/D0BE/H0OIYZXM/F78D0BEH0OIYZXM.SMALL.jpg kendrickgoss This Easter egg has 16,581,375 colors.  The color can be changed using any button on any TV, DVD, or VCR remote.  It fills me with delight. This project uses an RGB LED to produce colors inside a white egg.  The brain of the random selection is an ATMEL Attiny85 microcontroller programmed with an A...
By: kendrickgoss

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 11:04:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-IR-remote-control-decryption/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/86MR/GZUAFP3M/FNP86MRGZUAFP3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/86MR/GZUAFP3M/FNP86MRGZUAFP3M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/86MR/GZUAFP3M/FNP86MRGZUAFP3M.SMALL.jpg techbitar Next on my list of projects is a TV-B-Gone  like gadget. Since many local IR remote-controlled appliances in Jordan have unknown origins, a simple IR remote control decryption gadget, like the one in Ladyada's fantastic tutorial, would do nicely to help map out the local IR spectrum.  When I went s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:50:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Infrared-IR-toggler-security-circuit-kit-No-Soft/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/NJY9/GWSJMX73/FLINJY9GWSJMX73.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/NJY9/GWSJMX73/FLINJY9GWSJMX73.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/NJY9/GWSJMX73/FLINJY9GWSJMX73.SMALL.jpg EngineeringShock Hi all This circuit enables you to toggle a digital signal on and off every time an on-board infrared slot sensor is breached.  It employs a JK flip-flop circuit that is configured for toggle-mode, a power-on-reset (POR) circuit to ensure that the output is always low on power up, and an H21A1 infra...
By: EngineeringShock

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:25:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-your-Arduino-with-a-remote/
Control your Arduino with a remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/4HEY/GVQHPXNF/FTX4HEYGVQHPXNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/4HEY/GVQHPXNF/FTX4HEYGVQHPXNF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/4HEY/GVQHPXNF/FTX4HEYGVQHPXNF.SMALL.jpg phorvath92 Wondering about how to control anything in your house with a simple remote control? It's pretty simple and cheap. Collect stuff Here is what you will need: - Arduino (I use UNO) - Solderless breadboard - An infrared receiver - Solderless wires - Any kind of remote control Assemble the receiv...
By: phorvath92

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Dec 2011 10:12:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Nunchuk-controlled-Helicopter/
Nunchuk-controlled Helicopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/5IG1/GUEN7U0O/FLJ5IG1GUEN7U0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/5IG1/GUEN7U0O/FLJ5IG1GUEN7U0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/5IG1/GUEN7U0O/FLJ5IG1GUEN7U0O.SMALL.jpg a1r Welcome to my 3rd Instructable everyone ! Today we're going to build a 'device' to control a mini-sized helicopter with a Wii Nunchuk. The helicopter that we're using is a cheap (26$) 3-channel (yaw, throttle, pitch) helicopter that I bought a 1 month back from Dealextreme.com . I can say that it i...
By: a1r

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:43:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Canon-DSLR-Video-Trigger/
Remote Canon DSLR Video Trigger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/TZEM/GO430GP1/FOTTZEMGO430GP1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/TZEM/GO430GP1/FOTTZEMGO430GP1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/TZEM/GO430GP1/FOTTZEMGO430GP1.SMALL.jpg herx UPDATE: You might want to check out my newer, simpler, cheaper version of this device.  Just as effective, but less complex and much cheaper: http://www.instructables.com/id/Long-Range-Canon-DSLR-Video-Trigger-V2-greatly-s/ If you are still interested in this version, read on! I had a problem that...
By: herx

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 14:41:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RFID-cat-door/
RFID cat door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/9NXA/GJ289X3F/FXS9NXAGJ289X3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/9NXA/GJ289X3F/FXS9NXAGJ289X3F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/9NXA/GJ289X3F/FXS9NXAGJ289X3F.SMALL.jpg landmanr This is a cat door/flap that can only be opened by the animal that wears the appropriate RFID tag. Arduino controls the process. It features a custom made antenna large enough to function as a gate, which makes it easy for the animal to activate and quite reliable. Some methods and techniques are bo...
By: landmanr

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:27:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fart-Operated-Random-Channel-TV-Remote/
Fart Operated Random Channel TV Remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/HBXV/GBV5WL37/FEJHBXVGBV5WL37.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/HBXV/GBV5WL37/FEJHBXVGBV5WL37.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/HBXV/GBV5WL37/FEJHBXVGBV5WL37.SMALL.jpg Schmidtn OK, I know that sounds weird, but bear with me for a moment.  My Pops really enjoys two things; 1) channel surfing and 2) farting.  So one day I was over at http://hackaday.com/ and read about a guy who used his Arduino to turn a TV on and off with one of those brainwave reading headsets.  Then late...
By: Schmidtn

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:22:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RFID-pet-feeder/
RFID pet feeder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/6KDZ/GANOQW60/F336KDZGANOQW60.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/6KDZ/GANOQW60/F336KDZGANOQW60.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/6KDZ/GANOQW60/F336KDZGANOQW60.SMALL.jpg landmanr If you have two cats and one of them is on a diet but the other needs free food, you can build a feeder with RFID capability that only opens for the cat that needs free access. The free-food cat wears a collar with an RFID tag.   Features: - An old CD-rom player is used as a sliding door - Ti...
By: landmanr

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:52:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Arduino-Line-Following-Robot-With-Pololu-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/ETXI/FWBNFUUZ/F9CETXIFWBNFUUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/ETXI/FWBNFUUZ/F9CETXIFWBNFUUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/ETXI/FWBNFUUZ/F9CETXIFWBNFUUZ.SMALL.jpg DuFFxP93 I used an Arduino Duemillanove with the ATMega 328. Propulsion is provided by the two Parallax Futaba Continuous Rotation Servos. My sensor is the Pololu QTR-6A IR Reflectance Sensor Array, and it is all powered off 4 rechargeable NiMH Duracell AA Batteries :)It can follow a dark like, on a light ba...
By: DuFFxP93

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