http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 17:14:50 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-plastic-injection-molding-machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/YKAG/HGH71U87/F20YKAGHGH71U87.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/YKAG/HGH71U87/F20YKAGHGH71U87.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/YKAG/HGH71U87/F20YKAGHGH71U87.SMALL.jpg techkits
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 00:23:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-Blinky-LED-Jewelry/
Solar powered Blinky LED Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered LED blinky awesomeness. It is a kit version of our popular blinky red square.  It measures about 1.25" by 1.25", not counting the USB tab.  It has a few holes through the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:55:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Visualizer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/Q02V/HFD15VRV/F59Q02VHFD15VRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/Q02V/HFD15VRV/F59Q02VHFD15VRV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/Q02V/HFD15VRV/F59Q02VHFD15VRV.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Ever wanted an interactive and simple soldering kit for beginners?  The Color Visualizer has three potentiometers, resistors, a battery pack, and an RGB LED to make a simple soldering kit, and an interactive project all in one!!!  I originally came up with the design, and prototyped it on a breadboa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:46:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Drafting-Kit-from-Form-Holder/
Portable Drafting Kit from Form Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/ZQIF/HCJO5OXJ/FNCZQIFHCJO5OXJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/ZQIF/HCJO5OXJ/FNCZQIFHCJO5OXJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/ZQIF/HCJO5OXJ/FNCZQIFHCJO5OXJ.SMALL.jpg BoilingLeadBath Take a form-holder, add a custom t-square and rules along edges - portable drafting tool with storage for drawings, pens, etc. Project is pretty simple, though time consuming; total construction time was around 4-5 hours. Most of this is making all the rule marks, so if you sacrifice function a bit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:32:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Binary-Thermometer-USB-Powered/
Binary Thermometer USB Powered - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Z5SL/HCJNWL2D/FA2Z5SLHCJNWL2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Z5SL/HCJNWL2D/FA2Z5SLHCJNWL2D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Z5SL/HCJNWL2D/FA2Z5SLHCJNWL2D.SMALL.jpg sbmull Assembly instructions for the Binary Thermometer Kit I designed. You can purchase one at: http://www.etsy.com/listing/122729791/ Get your iron hot I use Lead-Free solder with my iron set to 320 degrees Celsius.  It is a good idea to keep a wet cellulose sponge handy to clean your iron tip occas...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 05:42:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SpurtBot-Light-Follower-Rocket-Brand-Studios-Tadpo/
SpurtBot Light Follower-Rocket Brand Studios Tadpole - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/B6N6/HCJOCXGG/FFDB6N6HCJOCXGG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/B6N6/HCJOCXGG/FFDB6N6HCJOCXGG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/B6N6/HCJOCXGG/FFDB6N6HCJOCXGG.SMALL.jpg ignoblegnome Well, Chris the Carpenter from Rocket Brand Studios has been hard at work since MakerFaire perfecting a design for a robot kit that can do... anything. Well, almost anything. OK, a lot of things. Cool things that we usually ask basic robots to do. He calls it the Tadpole, and it is very neat. I'm w...
By: ignoblegnome

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:50:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Experimenters-Guide-for-Arduino-as-Preformed-at-OI/
Experimenters Guide for Arduino as Performed at OIT - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/0VZ7/HBNXV48N/FTO0VZ7HBNXV48N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/0VZ7/HBNXV48N/FTO0VZ7HBNXV48N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTO/0VZ7/HBNXV48N/FTO0VZ7HBNXV48N.SMALL.gif W1LL7 Resources Adafruit ARDX - v1.3 Experimentation Kit for Arduino Experimenters Guide for Arduino (PDF) Bread Board Layouts (PDF) Arduino Tutorial Bundle (Instructable) This Arduino Tutorial is going to be very similar to the Arduino Tutorial Bundle Instructable but because we are working on this in...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:19:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/KLC-Special-Robot-Kit/
KLC Special Robot Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/0H2Z/HAQ3BSJC/FS70H2ZHAQ3BSJC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/0H2Z/HAQ3BSJC/FS70H2ZHAQ3BSJC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/0H2Z/HAQ3BSJC/FS70H2ZHAQ3BSJC.SMALL.jpg ignoblegnome This Instructable is for anyone who attended my robot building workshop at Kaleidoscope Learning Center (KLC), or has bought one of the Rocket Brand Studios robot kits used in that workshop. It's a really nice pocket-sized programmable robot. You can use this Instructable to assemble the kit from s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 14:02:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/24-Hour-Binary-Clock-with-Bamboo-Case/
24 Hour Binary Clock with Bamboo Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/4619/HAQ2ZECI/FDD4619HAQ2ZECI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/4619/HAQ2ZECI/FDD4619HAQ2ZECI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/4619/HAQ2ZECI/FDD4619HAQ2ZECI.SMALL.jpg sbmull Assembly Instructions for 24-Hour Binary Clock Kit. Buy a kit: Blue LEDs:     https://www.etsy.com/listing/119227206/24-hour-binary-clock-kit-blue-leds-in Red LEDs:      https://www.etsy.com/listing/119500416/24-hour-binary-clock-kit-in-sustainable The clock kits consists of two parts: the c...
By: sbmull

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 11:30:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CAD-to-Product-with-a-Laser-Cutter-Wood-Cube/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/75AH/H8I43YDD/FH775AHH8I43YDD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/75AH/H8I43YDD/FH775AHH8I43YDD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/75AH/H8I43YDD/FH775AHH8I43YDD.SMALL.jpg phooddaniel Quick tutorial on creating a 3D object with CAD software, CAM software, CNC control software, and a Laser Cutter.  This is for laser cutters that operate using g-code.  This is a simple example of how to make a 3D object.  If you want simple boxes, there are many parametric box creation tools out th...
By: phooddaniel

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 07:39:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mousebot-construction/
Mousebot construction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/MLOM/H21CGN2B/F8RMLOMH21CGN2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/MLOM/H21CGN2B/F8RMLOMH21CGN2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/MLOM/H21CGN2B/F8RMLOMH21CGN2B.SMALL.jpg milanovic jana My mentor won these in MAKE's Kit-A-Day Giveaway.  We put it together for c4k. This is our second project and we wanted to share it with you. Herbie the Mousebot is a very speedy light-seeking robot with functional whisker and tail sensors! Step 1. Checking the parts. We photographed and tried to...
By: milanovic jana

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:51:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Robotic-Drum/
Arduino-Controlled Robotic Drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6P0Y/H5TUAQTU/FVQ6P0YH5TUAQTU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6P0Y/H5TUAQTU/FVQ6P0YH5TUAQTU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6P0Y/H5TUAQTU/FVQ6P0YH5TUAQTU.SMALL.jpg randofo For years I have been telling anyone who listens that I was going to build a robotic drum. Most people kind of shrugged indifferently. Even as I built it, most people kind of glanced over at it and conveyed doubtfulness. It seemed like no one but myself was convinced of just how awesome it was goi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:23:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quadrotor-lighting-kit/
Quadrotor lighting kit. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/I5ZY/H742FBAE/F18I5ZYH742FBAE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/I5ZY/H742FBAE/F18I5ZYH742FBAE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/I5ZY/H742FBAE/F18I5ZYH742FBAE.SMALL.jpg Heliosphan Just two weeks ago I picked up a new RC toy, the Blade mQX quadchopper, and boy am I impressed! There hasn't been a day since that I haven't flown it and gained great sense of achievement from learning a new flight trick or improving my ability to hover it better. I've had my eye on quadrotor choppe...
By: Heliosphan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:26:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-Radio-Velleman-Mini-Kit-118RS-Modified/
FM Radio Velleman Mini Kit 118RS Modified - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/YV2A/H6R3CSAK/F8PYV2AH6R3CSAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/YV2A/H6R3CSAK/F8PYV2AH6R3CSAK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/YV2A/H6R3CSAK/F8PYV2AH6R3CSAK.SMALL.jpg powerman666 This is how I modified my FM Radio Velleman Mini Kit 118RS I built alot of these types of kits and mostly they don't come with boxes to protect the circuits. Alot of times they also don't come with parts that accommodate them for being in nice boxes either. So you'll have to buy some extra parts. T...
By: powerman666

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Sep 2012 00:57:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Jack-Daniels-Contest-Entry-Mini-Arcade-Machin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/3825/H67NS0R0/FY93825H67NS0R0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/3825/H67NS0R0/FY93825H67NS0R0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/3825/H67NS0R0/FY93825H67NS0R0.SMALL.jpg samseide This is my entry for the Jack Daniels Independence Project Contest!   A few years ago, I made one of the first mini arcade cabinets that was shown on the internet.  I built the first one for my son for his birthday.  A friend of mine wanted to put a video of it up on youtube and so I allowed him t...
By: samseide

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:10:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Prototyping-Kit-Created-Techs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/4S9Q/H5TUC600/FGA4S9QH5TUC600.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/4S9Q/H5TUC600/FGA4S9QH5TUC600.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/4S9Q/H5TUC600/FGA4S9QH5TUC600.SMALL.jpg togo1919 I like to make Prototyping Kits before I get into the details of creating some of my projects.  This way, I can "rough-in" the project parts before committing to a drawing that may have to be modified a bunch of times to get the project "dialed-in". Here's a rough set of components that work as a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:36:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Digital-7-Segment-Thermometer/
Arduino Digital 7-Segment Thermometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/QANU/H5EDU0VD/FIDQANUH5EDU0VD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/QANU/H5EDU0VD/FIDQANUH5EDU0VD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/QANU/H5EDU0VD/FIDQANUH5EDU0VD.SMALL.jpg xBacon Hello everybody! I will be showing you how to make a digital 7-segment thermometer using the LM335 temperature sensor. This a guide for an Arduino version, but I am working on a mini ATtiny84 version. Once I get that working, I will post another Instructable on how to make it. I'm sure you could m...
By: xBacon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 10:00:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Safety-Stoplight-The-Easy-Arduino-powered-volta/
Safety Stoplight: The Easy, Arduino-powered, voltage warning light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/BY1F/H5ED7NWU/FAKBY1FH5ED7NWU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/BY1F/H5ED7NWU/FAKBY1FH5ED7NWU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/BY1F/H5ED7NWU/FAKBY1FH5ED7NWU.SMALL.jpg W_world This was a side project I completed during my time as Summer Undergraduate Laboratory Intern at the National Renewable Energy Lab. I highly recommend the program. (I did much cooler things than this, but those will be papers not Instructables :) We worked with some occasionally high voltage equipme...
By: W_world

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Aug 2012 16:18:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/8-Channel-LED-Controller-v3/
8 Channel LED Controller v.3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/QUFN/H4AGE2TI/F22QUFNH4AGE2TI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/QUFN/H4AGE2TI/F22QUFNH4AGE2TI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/QUFN/H4AGE2TI/F22QUFNH4AGE2TI.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems The 8 Channel LED Controller v.3 from Chromation Systems, is used to control 8 channels of LEDs, with up to 5 LEDs in parallel per channel.(100 ma per channel) It utilizes a PIC12F1822 and a TPIC6C596 power logic shift register, with each channel current controlled with a single 0.5w resistor, allow...
By: ChromationSystems

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:27:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Arduino-Kit/
Pocket Sized Arduino Kit! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/8D4S/H4AGE4VQ/FJ38D4SH4AGE4VQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/8D4S/H4AGE4VQ/FJ38D4SH4AGE4VQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/8D4S/H4AGE4VQ/FJ38D4SH4AGE4VQ.SMALL.jpg ride on toy dude This kit includes everything for on the go portable Arduino projects! It includes servos, LEDs, a breadboard and much more! All made from two Altoids tins. Parts. This is a basic compilation of parts for your pocket sized kit. You can mix and match some of your own components as well. PARTS: -Ar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:22:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-USB-Power-Supply-Kit/
Universal USB Power Supply Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/0V89/H1ZG78JM/FSI0V89H1ZG78JM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/0V89/H1ZG78JM/FSI0V89H1ZG78JM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/0V89/H1ZG78JM/FSI0V89H1ZG78JM.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily As a hacker and a maker i have many old rechargeable batteries, AC Adapters (wall warts) and other sources of DC power lying around the shop. It occurred to me that most hackers and makers like myself have a hard time throwing out wall warts and good rechargeable batteries.  Since the world is full ...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:51:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-Bug-Detector-Kit/
FM Bug Detector Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/7I6B/H2G60KAT/FT17I6BH2G60KAT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/7I6B/H2G60KAT/FT17I6BH2G60KAT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/7I6B/H2G60KAT/FT17I6BH2G60KAT.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily This is for all the spies/paranoid people out there. An essential piece of equipment for any spy is an Electronic Bug Detector. You never know what government agency may be trying to listen in on your conversations or trying to secretly video tape you. The Electronic Bug Detector is basically a bro...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:33:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-Listening-Bug-Kit/
FM Listening Bug - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/ZIHS/H27LSNMW/FBEZIHSH27LSNMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/ZIHS/H27LSNMW/FBEZIHSH27LSNMW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/ZIHS/H27LSNMW/FBEZIHSH27LSNMW.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily The on thing every spy needs is a small and well concealed listening device. The FM Listening Bug Kit gives you all you need to build a small, single Transistor, FM transmitter that can operate between 80 MHz and 150 MHz. Allowing you to tun it to an open frequency on an FM Radio and listen to what ...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:31:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Quickest-Way-to-Make-Kits/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/W78T/H3QETNMM/FSFW78TH3QETNMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/W78T/H3QETNMM/FSFW78TH3QETNMM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/W78T/H3QETNMM/FSFW78TH3QETNMM.SMALL.jpg randofo I learned this trick from my friend Becky, and it seemed painfully obvious after having seen it. However, I would have never thought of this on my own. At the very least, it would have taken me a while to come to this conclusion. But, to get on with it... this trick is so simple that you probably h...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:07:24 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...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:55:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Green-Tech-Solar-Garden-Lamp-Kit/
Kid's Green Tech - Solar Garden Lamp Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/PUXH/H2WETCA3/FNUPUXHH2WETCA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/PUXH/H2WETCA3/FNUPUXHH2WETCA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/PUXH/H2WETCA3/FNUPUXHH2WETCA3.SMALL.jpg Ugifer The Kit: This instructable is based on a kids science project that I am doing in a few days time with my daughter and a few of her friends.  It's simple and fairly quick to do so although it does involve some soldering I don't expect that we will have trouble doing this with our small group of care...
By: Ugifer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:35:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tic-Tac-Double-Headphone-Jack/
Tic-Tac Double Headphone Jack! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/VEGD/H2MYKNRR/FQVVEGDH2MYKNRR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/VEGD/H2MYKNRR/FQVVEGDH2MYKNRR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/VEGD/H2MYKNRR/FQVVEGDH2MYKNRR.SMALL.jpg DoctorDv When I was on a field trip with my class, I saw a few boys using a device that you plug into the headphone port on your ipod and it allows two sets of headphones to listen to the music from one ipod.  I wanted to make my own and prove that it costs less to make your own than to buy a commercial prod...
By: DoctorDv

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 15:26:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Inexpensive-CD-Wallet-Electronics-Tool-Kit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/SVNV/H6FC1NV8/FD1SVNVH6FC1NV8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/SVNV/H6FC1NV8/FD1SVNVH6FC1NV8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/SVNV/H6FC1NV8/FD1SVNVH6FC1NV8.SMALL.jpg msaleiro Hi! Maybe you’re an electronics student, maybe you’re an electronics hobbyist, maybe you just had the misfortune of finding yourself reading this instructable :P Anyway, you might find it useful. I’m going to describe how to make an inexpensive (20€), small and portable tool kit with the essential t...
By: msaleiro

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 02:38:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-christmas-card-as-digital-recorder-module/
Recycle christmas card as digital recorder module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/H1MR/H2CE7AHO/FJ1H1MRH2CE7AHO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/H1MR/H2CE7AHO/FJ1H1MRH2CE7AHO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/H1MR/H2CE7AHO/FJ1H1MRH2CE7AHO.SMALL.jpg gtoal Hobbyists looking to add a sound-bite to a project - whether something hard-wired or micro-controlled such as with an Arduino - sometimes buy a digital voice recorder module like this one costing $11 from Radio Shack.  However you can get almost the same thing by stripping down that ghastly Christma...
By: gtoal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 14:23:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Visual-rain-sensor/
Visual rain sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/EXGP/H2BMNYHK/FXCEXGPH2BMNYHK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/EXGP/H2BMNYHK/FXCEXGPH2BMNYHK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/EXGP/H2BMNYHK/FXCEXGPH2BMNYHK.SMALL.jpg frapedia An other rain sensor, it consists of the typical rain sensor with the line shaped PCB where the rain falls, a microphone per-amplifier, an amplifier, a VU meter and a power supply to drive all the above. The idea is simple, lets say you have no access to weather conditions but you want to know i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 19:01:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Home-Made-Tablet-Pc/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/NA2Y/H1YOKJBE/F87NA2YH1YOKJBE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/NA2Y/H1YOKJBE/F87NA2YH1YOKJBE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/NA2Y/H1YOKJBE/F87NA2YH1YOKJBE.SMALL.jpg mas7007 Eng.Haitham EL-Sharkawy, 29 Years Old. Egyption Engineer, DIY Hand-Made Tablet Pc With Low Cost 150$ Only. Convert The Old Laptop To Tablet Pc With ( Touch Screen Panel ) To Convert The Normal Screen To Touch Screen This Device is Completely HandMade ***************************************** Old Lap...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 12:56:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Kit-Design-Challenge/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2EZX/H01NGFIR/FBF2EZXH01NGFIR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2EZX/H01NGFIR/FBF2EZXH01NGFIR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2EZX/H01NGFIR/FBF2EZXH01NGFIR.SMALL.jpg randofo   Follow me to hear about all of the Monthly Challenges. The Kit Design Challenge: Make a Step-by-Step Instructable that has been designed and built to be turned into a kit. See the judging criteria below for more details. This challenge is sponsored by our friends at Upverter who make a fre...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 20:26:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrapyard-Challenge-555-Noisemaker/
Scrapyard Challenge 555 Noisemaker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/K6EC/H1EN74A2/F4WK6ECH1EN74A2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/K6EC/H1EN74A2/F4WK6ECH1EN74A2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/K6EC/H1EN74A2/F4WK6ECH1EN74A2.SMALL.jpg coinop29 This instructable will walk you through the steps to solder up your Scrapyard Challenge 555 Noisemaker kit! This kit is a tool to teach the fundamentals of electricity through sound.  Open vs closed circuits, conductivity, and resistance are demonstrated through the articulation and frequency contr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:37:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crawling-Microbug-with-Crab-Shaped-Coat/
Crawling Microbug with Crab Shaped Coat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/0Q4U/GZ38JDUH/F310Q4UGZ38JDUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/0Q4U/GZ38JDUH/F310Q4UGZ38JDUH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/0Q4U/GZ38JDUH/F310Q4UGZ38JDUH.SMALL.jpg piem This little creature crawls towards the light, using its sensitive cheeks. You can direct its path by throwing a light beam at it. It is based on a Velleman Kit and customized with a crab-shaped coat to give it a plushy look. Crawling Microbug from Piem Wirtz on Vimeo. Tools Soldering iron ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:54:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CNC-Router/
DIY CNC Router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/SORQ/GZ0BVNE3/F1ESORQGZ0BVNE3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/SORQ/GZ0BVNE3/F1ESORQGZ0BVNE3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/SORQ/GZ0BVNE3/F1ESORQGZ0BVNE3.SMALL.jpg dbc1218 If you have any interest in purchasing a kit version of this machine please click the above button and complete the form so that I can gauge the level of interest. This instructable will show you how to construct a CNC Router that will allow you to cut 3-D shapes out of wood, plastic and aluminum...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:45:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Colour-Changing-Night-Joule-Thief/
Color Changing Night Joule Thief - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/RT0H/GYY8FVXP/FADRT0HGYY8FVXP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/RT0H/GYY8FVXP/FADRT0HGYY8FVXP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/RT0H/GYY8FVXP/FADRT0HGYY8FVXP.SMALL.jpg ledartist I got this inquiry from a teacher who teaches high school kids electronics - can we have a cool kit like Aurora mini 18, in a simpler and more affordable format? I suggested Night Joule Thief, but the teacher felt that it wasn't sexy enough for the kids. (ur... you know what I mean.) So I combined ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:49:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-electronics-tool-kit/
Portable electronics tool kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/30WA/GYN8NRHI/FFI30WAGYN8NRHI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/30WA/GYN8NRHI/FFI30WAGYN8NRHI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/30WA/GYN8NRHI/FFI30WAGYN8NRHI.SMALL.jpg dustinbikes In this instructable I will be showing you how to assemble a compact and portable electronics kit.  I am an electronics tinkerer and I occasionally have to do some electronics work at my job. So I like to have a kit pretty much ready to go whenever I need it so I can keep it in my car or on my perso...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:32:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-High-Power-LED-Driver-with-3D-printable-/
Universal High-Power LED Driver with 3D-printable Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/BPHD/GWTIJWYB/FNEBPHDGWTIJWYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/BPHD/GWTIJWYB/FNEBPHDGWTIJWYB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/BPHD/GWTIJWYB/FNEBPHDGWTIJWYB.SMALL.jpg ledartist *** There's a firmware update. Please check out! *** LEDs are taking over conventional lighting every day. High-power LEDs over 1W are becoming more and more affordable, and I wanted to start using them to replace the lighting fixtures around me. However I realize that finding and configuring the p...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 16:08:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Customizable-Holiday-Display/
Customizable Holiday Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/8OUG/GW3XH4BO/FR18OUGGW3XH4BO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/8OUG/GW3XH4BO/FR18OUGGW3XH4BO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/8OUG/GW3XH4BO/FR18OUGGW3XH4BO.SMALL.jpg mischka I made this instructable for the Instructables Advent Calendar. I hope it adds some fun to your waiting time for Christmas. This display is highly customizable. I used a mini breadboard instead of a solid circuit board to give you the ability to customize the behavior of the LED by changing the com...
By: mischka

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:49:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocket-Brand-Studios-Medium-Tank/
Rocket Brand Studios Medium Tank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/3ZDX/GWDYTKH7/FPL3ZDXGWDYTKH7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/3ZDX/GWDYTKH7/FPL3ZDXGWDYTKH7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/3ZDX/GWDYTKH7/FPL3ZDXGWDYTKH7.SMALL.jpg Chris the Carpenter This is the assembly instructions for the Medium Tank from Rocket Brand Studios. This is a great little robot kit, and can be purchased as a complete kit or as a rolling chassis, ready for the micro controller of your choice --Arudino Uno, Duemilanove, Picaxe 28 board, or Gadget Gangster Propeller B...
By: Chris the Carpenter

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:05:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Childhood-Laser-Building-a-HeNe-Laser-Kit/
Childhood Laser: Building a HeNe Laser Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/273V/GUPCCAOB/FJF273VGUPCCAOB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/273V/GUPCCAOB/FJF273VGUPCCAOB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/273V/GUPCCAOB/FJF273VGUPCCAOB.SMALL.jpg natantus This is about building a Class II As a kid, back in the 80s and 90s, I used to get Elenco electronic kits from my Dad and Mom as presents. I had them all, the Digital Roulette (K-25), the Space War Gun (K-10), the Pocket Game Dice (K-28) and many more. Even a few robot kits. Then I discovered lase...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:28:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pee-to-Check-In-to-Foursquare-Mark-Your-Territor/
Pee to Check-In to Foursquare - Mark Your Territory - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SMALL.jpg blorgggg In case you are unfamiliar with the most amazing new way to physically "check in" to foursquare here is a video that will explain it all: Mark Your Territory is a fully open-source system but because it interacts with the physical world as well as the digital one, some construction is necessary b...
By: blorgggg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:18:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurora-mini-18/
Aurora mini 18 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/3JMX/GU1I4FT2/FVT3JMXGU1I4FT2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/3JMX/GU1I4FT2/FVT3JMXGU1I4FT2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/3JMX/GU1I4FT2/FVT3JMXGU1I4FT2.SMALL.jpg ledartist My obsession of this year is full-color LED. I have made Aurora 9x18 as a result. As much as I love the scale of Aurora 9x18, I also wanted to have something smaller, perhaps something that can go on a costume. Here's Aurora mini 18. It has 18 full-color/RGB LEDs on a smallest possible circle. Wit...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:55:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LCD-Shield-for-Arduino-65K-color-KIT-V2-Assemb/
RGB LCD Shield for Arduino 65K color KIT V2 Assembly Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/Z6F6/GTXK817W/FGKZ6F6GTXK817W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/Z6F6/GTXK817W/FGKZ6F6GTXK817W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/Z6F6/GTXK817W/FGKZ6F6GTXK817W.SMALL.jpg nkcelectronics The RGB LCD shield for Arduino 65K color KIT includes all the components to assemble a ready to use LCD shield for Arduino and compatible boards like Freeduino. (visit http://store.nkcelectronics.com/rgb-lcd-shield-for-arduino-65k-color-k65.html to purchase) The LCD module has a backlight made of 2...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:17:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorizing-the-Doctor-Who-Pinball-Dalek/
Motorizing the Doctor Who Pinball Dalek - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/7YRL/GTGD4IDU/FWX7YRLGTGD4IDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/7YRL/GTGD4IDU/FWX7YRLGTGD4IDU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/7YRL/GTGD4IDU/FWX7YRLGTGD4IDU.SMALL.jpg diypinball Got yourself a classic 1992 Bally Doctor Who pinball? Did you know the first units coming off the assembly line had a moving Dalek robot? The bean counters axed it for cost reasons. But now you can add it back, and it's better than ever! These instructions cover how to install the Ultimate Dr Who Wo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2011 16:50:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Install-CHDK/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/S9M8/GSU4F3FQ/F1YS9M8GSU4F3FQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/S9M8/GSU4F3FQ/F1YS9M8GSU4F3FQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/S9M8/GSU4F3FQ/F1YS9M8GSU4F3FQ.SMALL.jpg BigNate84 CHDK stand for Canon Hack Development Kit.  This is code that you can install on your cameras SD memory card that allows you to access extra features that are normally only available on very expensive professional cameras.  You will be able to run scripts and override many of the factory default par...
By: BigNate84

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:38:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurora-9x18-Kit/
Aurora 9x18 Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/GFAQ/GQOPU95N/FJ7GFAQGQOPU95N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/GFAQ/GQOPU95N/FJ7GFAQGQOPU95N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/GFAQ/GQOPU95N/FJ7GFAQGQOPU95N.SMALL.jpg ledartist *** There's an updated version of this kit available at http://www.theledart.com/blog/store *** Responding to many requests, Aurora 9x18 Kit is now available, so this is the Instructable specific to building the kit. Please leave comments, especially tips for successful assembly. Identify the...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:16:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurora-9-bar-The-Essence-of-Aurora/
Aurora 9 bar - The Essence of Aurora - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/YKUW/GQ5QCG0O/FMSYKUWGQ5QCG0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/YKUW/GQ5QCG0O/FMSYKUWGQ5QCG0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/YKUW/GQ5QCG0O/FMSYKUWGQ5QCG0O.SMALL.jpg ledartist Since the introduction of Aurora 9x18, I received many requests for the kits and PCBs. I'm still quite undecided about making those available for a few reasons. However I really want other LED lovers (ok that might sound too much :) to be able to build one themselves. So I came up with Aurora 9 bar...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:57:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Circuit-Bent-Atari-Punk-Console/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/TXLL/GQ22AIDW/FL2TXLLGQ22AIDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/TXLL/GQ22AIDW/FL2TXLLGQ22AIDW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/TXLL/GQ22AIDW/FL2TXLLGQ22AIDW.SMALL.jpg prosper58 Here's my Atari Punk Console. I built it a couple of years ago, circuit bending it every once in a while. It started out as a really small standard, un-modded APC in a 4x2x1in plastic project enclosure. I've modded/circuit bent it so much since then, now it needs a roughly 7x5x3in enclosure. I've in...
By: prosper58

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:48:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carlitos-Project-RGB-LED-Mood-Cube/
Carlitos' Project: RGB LED Mood Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/T5BF/GLC27UAP/FXPT5BFGLC27UAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/T5BF/GLC27UAP/FXPT5BFGLC27UAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/T5BF/GLC27UAP/FXPT5BFGLC27UAP.SMALL.jpg RobotShop This is the first in a series of electronic / robotic DIY projects. These projects are accompanied by instructional videos that will help you trough the many steps involved in completing the task at hand. For this first iteration, we are making an RGB LED Mood Cube. Glowing colour-changing objects ...
By: RobotShop

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