http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 20:47:24 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-Night-Vision-Device/
DIY Infrared Night Vision Device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SMALL.jpg eyebot117 I've been involved with airsoft for about two years being affiliated with a large local group of people in our community who meet regularly and have scheduled games, ops, and events. Airsoft is a great sport and hobby that encourages teamwork, honor, respect, communication, and discipline (as well a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 21:45:26 PDT 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/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/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...
By: absolute zero

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 17:30:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Infrared-night-vision-digital-cameracamcorder/
Infrared night vision digital camera/camcorder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/4D7M/GJ7MQAYV/FH44D7MGJ7MQAYV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/4D7M/GJ7MQAYV/FH44D7MGJ7MQAYV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/4D7M/GJ7MQAYV/FH44D7MGJ7MQAYV.SMALL.jpg electric_piano_5k This instructable explains how to convert the Discovery Kids Night Vision Camcorder (which is falsely advertised to use "real infrared night vision technology") into a REAL infrared night vision camcorder.  This is similar to IR webcam conversions published here and elsewhere, but the advantage of t...
By: electric_piano_5k

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Jan 2010 08:59:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-battle-conversion-for-RC-Tanks/
IR battle conversion for RC Tanks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/JO6M/HCJOCTZ5/FUDJO6MHCJOCTZ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/JO6M/HCJOCTZ5/FUDJO6MHCJOCTZ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/JO6M/HCJOCTZ5/FUDJO6MHCJOCTZ5.SMALL.jpg Oracus This instructable will show you how to install a DBC/DBU IR battle system in a 1/16 RC tank! Parts/Tools list 1. 1/16 RC Tank (I will be using a Heng Long KV-1) 2. DBC (I will be using a DBC RC2HL) http://darkith.dyndns.org/~darkith/html/dbc.shtml 3. DBU This requires the most basic of tools to ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:35:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Volume-Loudness-Guard-using-Arduino/
TV Volume Loudness Guard using Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/XSF1/HCV9CGSZ/FN7XSF1HCV9CGSZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/XSF1/HCV9CGSZ/FN7XSF1HCV9CGSZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/XSF1/HCV9CGSZ/FN7XSF1HCV9CGSZ.SMALL.jpg techbitar UPDATES Mar 05, 2013 Featured on WonderHowTo http://goo.gl/fpeVC Feb 14, 2013 Featured on LifeHacker  http://goo.gl/tx4QG Feb 13, 2013  I have updated the Arduino program in step 4 to support additional remote controls. Feb 13, 2013 Featured on Dangerous Prototypes http://goo.gl/DJc...
By: techbitar

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 03:07:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/the-TIRR-Timelapse-IR-Remote/
the TIRR (very simple Timelapse IR Remote) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/0P44/HAQ3BMW8/FDK0P44HAQ3BMW8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/0P44/HAQ3BMW8/FDK0P44HAQ3BMW8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/0P44/HAQ3BMW8/FDK0P44HAQ3BMW8.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi This new timelapse circuit is much simpler than my first one which had an IC Atmega8, a voltage regulator for the camera, a light sensor to interrupt shooting at night, and of course a potentiometer to set the interval. That was a complicated project (for me) and there was too much chances to make s...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 08:30:19 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 ...
By: dablondeemu

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 22:07:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Proximity-sensing-mouse-wheel-scroller/
Proximity sensing mouse wheel scroller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/ARGH/HA4M8F8X/FI2ARGHHA4M8F8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/ARGH/HA4M8F8X/FI2ARGHHA4M8F8X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/ARGH/HA4M8F8X/FI2ARGHHA4M8F8X.SMALL.jpg hilukasz List of tools: 1. Exacto 2. Arduino Nano / USB chord (Mini-B) 3. Dremel / Drill 4. Paper & Pencil 5. Sharp IR Sensor (2Y0A21 F) 6. Hot glue gun 7. Solder gun / Solder 8. A small mirror Ok so you might ask, why the heck are you doing this to a trackball?! aren't those for people from the 80s?? the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:24:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Remote-Controlled-Car/
TV Remote Controlled Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/MJ42/HAQ2ZFTP/FL1MJ42HAQ2ZFTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/MJ42/HAQ2ZFTP/FL1MJ42HAQ2ZFTP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/MJ42/HAQ2ZFTP/FL1MJ42HAQ2ZFTP.SMALL.jpg kschroeter Nothing is worse than loosing the controller that came with your remote control car. Replace that sucker with an arduino and the one remote that always seems to be around, the TV remote! Materials The materials for this project are pretty straight forward. You're gonna need... - A remote control...
By: kschroeter

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:30:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-IR-proximity-sensor-with-Arduino/
Simple IR proximity sensor with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/TV8J/H7UR801K/FBCTV8JH7UR801K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/TV8J/H7UR801K/FBCTV8JH7UR801K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/TV8J/H7UR801K/FBCTV8JH7UR801K.SMALL.jpg ricardouvina Hello guys! In this instructable I'll teach you how to make a very simple proximity sensor using infrared LEDs and Arduino. After several times trying to optimize it, I finally came up with something that is quite simple e precise. Just like my first instructable, this project is perfect for beginne...
By: ricardouvina

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Oct 2012 11:16:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-Camera-Remote/
iPhone Camera Remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FFI/U28L/H4VQDHPD/FFIU28LH4VQDHPD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFI/U28L/H4VQDHPD/FFIU28LH4VQDHPD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFI/U28L/H4VQDHPD/FFIU28LH4VQDHPD.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura As a an avid photographer, I carry two things on me constantly - my phone and my camera. Once I discovered there was a way for me to use my iPhone as a camera remote with the DSLRbot app, I knew I could easily build my own remote trigger for my DSLR with Radio Shack parts. Materials File D...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:06:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Room-Visitor-Counter-with-Relay-Control/
Room Visitor Counter with Relay Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/GZY6/H742P3NI/FTZGZY6H742P3NI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/GZY6/H742P3NI/FTZGZY6H742P3NI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/GZY6/H742P3NI/FTZGZY6H742P3NI.SMALL.jpg RPisces Home automation is a really neat use of technology. Automating the process of turning off the lights when you leave the room is nice if you're a tad lazy like me, and also is a way of being kind to our Earth by saving energy! I started this project mainly as a segway into teaching myself more about...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 01:32:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermal-Imaging-Phone-Camera/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/H4KW/H6I6WSS8/FFQH4KWH6I6WSS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/H4KW/H6I6WSS8/FFQH4KWH6I6WSS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/H4KW/H6I6WSS8/FFQH4KWH6I6WSS8.SMALL.jpg RobHopeless I have a 100 year old house that can be drafty and hard to heat in the winter. I have been wanting a thermal imaging camera to help find leaks ever since we bought this house. So I finally just made my own.The temperature readings are overlaid onto the phone's camera display. The display is adjustab...
By: RobHopeless

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 20:08:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Remote-Control-Repeater/
IR Remote Control Repeater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/AQUH/H5E9PRJ6/FMLAQUHH5E9PRJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/AQUH/H5E9PRJ6/FMLAQUHH5E9PRJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/AQUH/H5E9PRJ6/FMLAQUHH5E9PRJ6.SMALL.jpg Dardaro Would you need change the tv chanels from a long distance even from another room this device let you do that. (Te gustaria cambiar los canales de la tele a mayor distancia, o incluso desde otra habitacion este aparato te lom permite.) My wife and I have a two History house and we have two tv one in...
By: Dardaro

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Aug 2012 18:12:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-remote-control-and-timelapse/
Camera remote control and timelapse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/A8TB/H4AGKA7Y/FR4A8TBH4AGKA7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/A8TB/H4AGKA7Y/FR4A8TBH4AGKA7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/A8TB/H4AGKA7Y/FR4A8TBH4AGKA7Y.SMALL.jpg andyk75 This instructable shows you how to built a remote control for your camera and use it for a timelapse recording. The software works for different types of cameras: Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Minolta, Olympus, Sony or Pentax. They can all be transformed into timelapse cameras without even opening the housin...
By: andyk75

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:12:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Ceiling-Mood-Light-with-Hacked-IR-Remote-C/
RGB LED Ceiling Mood Light with Hacked IR Remote Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/4VEN/H3Z3P36L/FCH4VENH3Z3P36L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/4VEN/H3Z3P36L/FCH4VENH3Z3P36L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/4VEN/H3Z3P36L/FCH4VENH3Z3P36L.SMALL.jpg ajax_electronics This instructable documents the design and construction of a giant RGB LED ceiling light, controlled by a hacked GE remote control. After building a couple smaller RGB lamps, I decided I wanted to see how far I could take the concept.  The control circuitry is basically the same, it's just a matter...
By: ajax_electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 18:11:58 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/Poor-Mans-Cell-Phone-IR-Filter/
Poor Man's Cell Phone IR Filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/C57D/H21CGLMU/F2SC57DH21CGLMU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/C57D/H21CGLMU/F2SC57DH21CGLMU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/C57D/H21CGLMU/F2SC57DH21CGLMU.SMALL.jpg elmotactics IR photography is fun. However, getting a proper IR filter (technically a visible light filter but whatever) for your camera can be a pain, especially if you only have a point and shoot, or in my case, a cell phone. Sticking true to my "Poor Man's" philosophy of using only things I have around the h...
By: elmotactics

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 22:44:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/See-Infrared-LED-Light-with-an-iPhone-4/
See Infrared LED Light with an iPhone 4... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FT5/BKMI/H1ERHYQJ/FT5BKMIH1ERHYQJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FT5/BKMI/H1ERHYQJ/FT5BKMIH1ERHYQJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FT5/BKMI/H1ERHYQJ/FT5BKMIH1ERHYQJ.SMALL.jpg TechShopJim OK, I admit that this is a short and hopefully sweet Instructable, but it stumped me until just now so, I thought I'd share. Back in the old days, you could use the camera in your PDA or cell phone to "see" the infrared light that was coming out of a TV remote controller or similar device.  I actua...
By: TechShopJim

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:23:58 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/Sending-Music-through-a-Frequency-Modulated-FM-I/
Sending Music through a Frequency-Modulated (FM) Infrared (IR) LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/N43B/GW4S345G/FJZN43BGW4S345G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/N43B/GW4S345G/FJZN43BGW4S345G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/N43B/GW4S345G/FJZN43BGW4S345G.SMALL.jpg Jamaal_7lna Hello Instructables community! Welcome to my first project upload. This was actually my Freshman Electrical/Optical Engineering Final Project at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. It was actually categorized as a higher level project--for junior or senior students--but my group decided that al...
By: Jamaal_7lna

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:39:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Long-Range-Canon-DSLR-Video-Trigger-V2-greatly-s/
Long-Range Canon DSLR Video Trigger (V2, greatly simplified) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/SJ2D/GVZPP0A0/F4RSJ2DGVZPP0A0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/SJ2D/GVZPP0A0/F4RSJ2DGVZPP0A0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/SJ2D/GVZPP0A0/F4RSJ2DGVZPP0A0.SMALL.jpg herx This is a re-visit of my first Instructable (found here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Canon-DSLR-Video-Trigger/).   That version worked just fine, but was a bit expensive, a bit big and heavy, and certainly way more complicated than it needed to be.   It did have some nice features, like a...
By: herx

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:28:57 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-Control-Power-Strip/
Remote Control Power Strip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/4OI9/FQ2DZ1US/FB24OI9FQ2DZ1US.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/4OI9/FQ2DZ1US/FB24OI9FQ2DZ1US.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/4OI9/FQ2DZ1US/FB24OI9FQ2DZ1US.SMALL.jpg jwad650 Ever wanted to instantly turn off any light or appliance from afar? Tired of bending over to unplug cool x-mas lights in your dorm room? Me too! This instructable will show you how to make a remote control power strip so you can control any socket, from across a room with the touch of a button! W...
By: jwad650

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:24:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Modifying-Samsung-S630-IR-Sensitivity/
Modifying Samsung S630 IR Sensitivity - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/IXE0/GR0E71VN/FOSIXE0GR0E71VN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/IXE0/GR0E71VN/FOSIXE0GR0E71VN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/IXE0/GR0E71VN/FOSIXE0GR0E71VN.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick If you are young or you feel young, skillfully talented yet underpaid and you love photography so much especially the picture effects that only an expensive DSLR camera/lens can achieve (IR Photography), then this tutorial is likely to be yours! DISCLAIMER: THIS TUTORIAL IS DEFINITELY NOT FOR BEGIN...
By: Analogue-Chick

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Aug 2011 07:27:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Night-Vision-Camera-1/
Night Vision Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/Q9WW/GOFIKOVF/FPOQ9WWGOFIKOVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/Q9WW/GOFIKOVF/FPOQ9WWGOFIKOVF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/Q9WW/GOFIKOVF/FPOQ9WWGOFIKOVF.SMALL.jpg randofo Much like the Light of Eärendil guides Frodo in dark places, so too will your homemade night vision camera be your guiding beacon. Whether out in the woods camping with friends, capturing that elusive glimpse of a Scandinavian troll, or while on a top secret spy mission, this special camera capture...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jul 2011 14:50:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Support-For-all-Multi-Shot-Photography-Th/
Camera Support For all Multi Shot Photography - The OB-Pod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MOXY/GN4CZ3KJ/F8LMOXYGN4CZ3KJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MOXY/GN4CZ3KJ/F8LMOXYGN4CZ3KJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MOXY/GN4CZ3KJ/F8LMOXYGN4CZ3KJ.SMALL.jpg Light_Lab Want to be able to adjust your camera without loosing tripod alignment to shoot perfectly aligned multiple images?....................... This Instructable shows how to build a simple device to allow you to return your camera to virtually exactly the same spot and orientation. Moreover the support ...
By: Light_Lab

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 May 2011 20:48:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/First-Arduino-Robot-Light-Seeker/
(w/ Video) Basic Arduino Robot, Light Seeker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Many times I have Googled for "Arduino Robot" in hopes of finding a robot to build. I end up finding many versions of a obstacle avoiding robot that uses either an infrared or a sonar range finder sensor mounted on a servo to detect objects in its way while randomly roaming the area around it. The p...
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:34:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Floppy-Disk-IR-Camera-Hack/
Floppy Disk IR Camera Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/M756/G51GA9FU/FH2M756G51GA9FU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/M756/G51GA9FU/FH2M756G51GA9FU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/M756/G51GA9FU/FH2M756G51GA9FU.SMALL.jpg 62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer For the past seven years, I've had a broken digital camera lying around. It is still able to take pictures, but it is almost impossible to use on account of a broken screen. The fundamental problem is that sometimes the menu will accidentally get turned on, and not being able to see the screen, I ca...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:53:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-Your-TV-with-Your-Phone/
Control Your TV with Your Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/ZW6C/GD2J3DPG/FYMZW6CGD2J3DPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/ZW6C/GD2J3DPG/FYMZW6CGD2J3DPG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/ZW6C/GD2J3DPG/FYMZW6CGD2J3DPG.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster Control your TV, DVD, Stereo, DVR, Cable box, Mac, Xbox, or any other IR device with the Web Clicker! The Web Clicker is a web server & IR transceiver.  You can record any IR command and play it back via an AJAX web interface or just by requesting a URL.  It works great from a cell phone and it's e...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:58:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-Spectrum-Flashlight/
Full Spectrum Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/47AJ/GCI8P57P/FV647AJGCI8P57P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/47AJ/GCI8P57P/FV647AJGCI8P57P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/47AJ/GCI8P57P/FV647AJGCI8P57P.SMALL.jpg krmartin3 I've wanted to build a full spectrum flashlight for a while and seeing the Flashlight Contest advertisement enticed me to build it, asap.  Once I finished this flashlight it turned out a lot better than i had expected.  I now want to make modifications to it to improve it for my next flashlight. I w...
By: krmartin3

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Aug 2010 18:56:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Modification-of-the-Nikon-4300/
IR-Modification of the Nikon 4300 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/92NV/GC4G94G7/FYJ92NVGC4G94G7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/92NV/GC4G94G7/FYJ92NVGC4G94G7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/92NV/GC4G94G7/FYJ92NVGC4G94G7.SMALL.jpg andyk75 This is the description of how to turn a normal working Nikon 4300 into a IR-Camera for fantastic new insights. The Nikon 4300 is now roundabout eight years old and you can get the used camera rather cheap. I hope the prices will not rise too much because of this instructable. The quality of this c...
By: andyk75

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Aug 2010 23:46:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Line-Follower-Robot/
Line Follower Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/SHP9/GC1KV9G2/FI1SHP9GC1KV9G2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/SHP9/GC1KV9G2/FI1SHP9GC1KV9G2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/SHP9/GC1KV9G2/FI1SHP9GC1KV9G2.SMALL.jpg vahid_you2004 I made a line follower robot with PIC16F84A microprocessor equipped with 4 IR sensors. This robot can run on the black and white lines. First Step Before everything you must know how to make a Printed Circuit Board and how to solder components on it. You also need to know how to program a PI...
By: vahid_you2004

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:12:58 PDT 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/Infrared-Proximity-Sensing-Coffee-Table-Module/
Infrared Proximity Sensing Coffee Table Module & Color Changing Glowing Faucet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/FK4R/G962OJVN/FLLFK4RG962OJVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/FK4R/G962OJVN/FLLFK4RG962OJVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/FK4R/G962OJVN/FLLFK4RG962OJVN.SMALL.jpg grahmaustin This video can be found on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5n0rw8wo14 Check out the other one, and some other of my videos This is merely an instructable to explain how this device operates. I hope everything is not too obfuscated. This prototype consists of three 8x8” modules. Eac...
By: grahmaustin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 18:42:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-IRritator/
The IRritator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/4L3M/G6MPGSFH/FOP4L3MG6MPGSFH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/4L3M/G6MPGSFH/FOP4L3MG6MPGSFH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/4L3M/G6MPGSFH/FOP4L3MG6MPGSFH.SMALL.jpg janw What sound does annoy you most?? Well in my case it is the Nokia Tune. So I made this little gadget for the April Fools' Project Prank Contest (So if you like this little Instructable then please vote for it). Its principle is very simple. You hide it somewhere in the living room and every time som...
By: janw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:17:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Nikon-IR-Remote/
LEGO Nikon IR Remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/9SUP/G7DY75NM/FA49SUPG7DY75NM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/9SUP/G7DY75NM/FA49SUPG7DY75NM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/9SUP/G7DY75NM/FA49SUPG7DY75NM.SMALL.jpg KoZuEst (You can skip the paragraph) My sister has a Nikon D60 camera and is an active photographer. She had been begging for a remote control for the camera and this particular model doesn't have the option of wired remote, which would have been easier to make myself. The original ML-L3 remote costs someth...
By: KoZuEst

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Apr 2010 14:18:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Apple-Remote-Shield-for-the-Arduino/
DIY Apple Remote Shield for the Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8VYV/G1BBD058/FA98VYVG1BBD058.SMALL.jpg computergeek Have you ever wanted to make an apple remote? Or maybe want to have one of your arduino creations be able to control iTunes on your Mac, your iPod, Or your Apple TV? Now you can! Awhile back I was working on a project that that I wanted to be able to start music the on my mac through the IR receiver...
By: computergeek

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:02:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Beginners-Robot/
Super Simple Beginners Robot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/VE5X/FR123A3Q/FSOVE5XFR123A3Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/VE5X/FR123A3Q/FSOVE5XFR123A3Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/VE5X/FR123A3Q/FSOVE5XFR123A3Q.SMALL.jpg BIGBUG '''ROBOT VIDEO''' Here is an offsite link to the video while YouTube is processing the embedded version... I created this Instructable for the absolute n00by robot wannabe. I have noticed a huge jump in the number of beginners getting into the hobby and the number of "how do I" questions seem ...
By: BIGBUG

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:19:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-TV-B-Gone-become-invisible/
How to make your TV-B-Gone become invisible... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/88YQ/FNZA8EWW/F3K88YQFNZA8EWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/88YQ/FNZA8EWW/F3K88YQFNZA8EWW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/88YQ/FNZA8EWW/F3K88YQFNZA8EWW.SMALL.jpg Moshmosh Hello, thank you for your interest. First of all, I apologise for any language mistake I could do in this tutorial, I'm french (nobody's perfect ;p)Fell free to tell me if there's some corrections to do, thx ;)Now, the essential:After using my TV-B-Gone in some stores and feeling watched after doze...
By: Moshmosh

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:00:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-not-to-block-cameras/
How not to block cameras - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/ML55/FK75D6N1/FNYML55FK75D6N1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/ML55/FK75D6N1/FNYML55FK75D6N1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/ML55/FK75D6N1/FNYML55FK75D6N1.SMALL.jpg randofo There has been an influx of projects on the internet claiming to protect an individual from surveillance cameras. Some use lasers. Others use balloons and static electricity. The ones that I found most intriguing used infrared (IR) LEDs.I resolved to replicate the projects that used IR LEDs. Towards...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:46:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultra-TV-B-Gone/
Ultra TV-B-Gone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FLL/M4UF/VALEP282OLY/FLLM4UFVALEP282OLY.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLL/M4UF/VALEP282OLY/FLLM4UFVALEP282OLY.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLL/M4UF/VALEP282OLY/FLLM4UFVALEP282OLY.SMALL.jpg m_jake This TV-B-Gone uses a 9V battery to send its signal through a matrix of 20 IR LEDS. This extends the working range of the device to about 90ft (line of sight). Using this in a regular sized room you are pretty much guaranteed to kill the TV no matter where you point it. Get the Stuff You wont nee...
By: m_jake

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:18:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Obstacle-Avoiding-Robot-with-a-Personality!/
Obstacle-Avoiding Robot with a Personality! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/AZ8M/F9T3ZZCJ/FG0AZ8MF9T3ZZCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/AZ8M/F9T3ZZCJ/FG0AZ8MF9T3ZZCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/AZ8M/F9T3ZZCJ/FG0AZ8MF9T3ZZCJ.SMALL.jpg RPisces Unlike most roaming 'bots, this one actually roams in such a way that it actually seems to be 'thinking'! With a BASIC Stamp microcontroller (Basic Atom, Parallax Basic Stamps, Coridium Stamp, etc.), a chassis of some kind, a few sensors, and some sophisticated code from this instructable, you can c...
By: RPisces

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2007 19:48:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Pentax-DSLR-Remote/
Pentax DSLR Remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FN5/0AZS/0N8EUBHTMQ1/FN50AZS0N8EUBHTMQ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN5/0AZS/0N8EUBHTMQ1/FN50AZS0N8EUBHTMQ1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN5/0AZS/0N8EUBHTMQ1/FN50AZS0N8EUBHTMQ1.SMALL.jpg gpaterson I recently bought myself a nice Pentax K100D camera to complement my traditional film cameras.Whilst taking some self portraits, I realised that I could benefit from a remote for the camera, rather than relying on the self-timer. There are two official choices:1) A Pentax cable release that connect...
By: gpaterson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Nov 2006 14:52:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Based-Optical-Tachometer/
Arduino-Based Optical Tachometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FG4/L3N6/F6B7T1PU/FG4L3N6F6B7T1PU.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG4/L3N6/F6B7T1PU/FG4L3N6F6B7T1PU.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG4/L3N6/F6B7T1PU/FG4L3N6F6B7T1PU.SMALL.jpg CMPalmer Over ten years ago, I put up a web page with detailed instructions on building a simple electric motor based on one from the Beakman's World TV show. I called it the "Beakman's Electric Motor" page and over the years it has had hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of hits. Realizing that just bui...
By: CMPalmer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:02:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tamiya-72004-worm-gearbox-speed-sensor/
Tamiya 72004 worm gearbox speed sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FGU/L5XF/KRNEQHO9AY4/FGUL5XFKRNEQHO9AY4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGU/L5XF/KRNEQHO9AY4/FGUL5XFKRNEQHO9AY4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGU/L5XF/KRNEQHO9AY4/FGUL5XFKRNEQHO9AY4.SMALL.jpg ame I wanted to accurately control the speed of the motor in a Tamiya 72004 worm gearbox for a robot I am building. To do this you must have some way to measure the current speed. This project shows the evolution of the speed sensor. As you can see in the picture, the motor drives a worm gear directl...
By: ame

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Aug 2006 19:46:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tv-B-Gone-Hat/
Tv-B-Gone Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6S/6WU2/4BNEP2829ID/F6S6WU24BNEP2829ID.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6S/6WU2/4BNEP2829ID/F6S6WU24BNEP2829ID.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6S/6WU2/4BNEP2829ID/F6S6WU24BNEP2829ID.SMALL.jpg m_jake This is a hat with integrated Tv-B-Gone and a couple added features such as rapid fire mode which will turn off (and on) the most common tvs more frequently and constant on mode which will repeat the off codes for all tvs indefinately. Questions or comments? jacob@makezine.com Gather the Materia...
By: m_jake

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