http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 07:19:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Resistor-Color-Code-Clock/
Resistor Color Code Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/YC0G/HGH6Y5BR/FT4YC0GHGH6Y5BR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/YC0G/HGH6Y5BR/FT4YC0GHGH6Y5BR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/YC0G/HGH6Y5BR/FT4YC0GHGH6Y5BR.SMALL.jpg tcone Call me a huge nerd, but I recently decided it was necessary to memorize the color codes used to designate the values of different resistors.  I've also recently become interested in making (relatively) large scale representations of electronic components, either in a semi-functional or purely artis...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 16:53:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Record/
Laser Cut Record - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei A few months back, I wrote about how I used a 3D printer to transform any mp3 into a physical record.  Though all the documentation for that project is available here, and the 3D models could potentially be printed through an online fabrication service, I knew that the barrier to entry for norma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 23:49:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-media-player-casing/
Raspberry media player casing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/BC73/HFPTIA4N/FYGBC73HFPTIA4N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/BC73/HFPTIA4N/FYGBC73HFPTIA4N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/BC73/HFPTIA4N/FYGBC73HFPTIA4N.SMALL.jpg zorwick Look at this Raspberry board. Its is a good choice if you want to make your own internet and multimedia station to play HD movies, browse on the web watch Youtube trailers listen your MP3 collections for literally peanuts. All you need to do, plug all the cables to they sockets, upload the software ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:05:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-BeerWineBeverage-charms-For-Pi-Day/
How To Make Beer/Wine/Beverage charms (For Pi Day!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/ZT2B/HE7DAS2D/FMNZT2BHE7DAS2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/ZT2B/HE7DAS2D/FMNZT2BHE7DAS2D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/ZT2B/HE7DAS2D/FMNZT2BHE7DAS2D.SMALL.jpg wemcdonald Wine charms are great, but there's there are two problems with them: first, they generally don't celebrate the world's most fun transcendental number. Second, they don't work for plastic cups -- and if you're having a rockin' Pi Day party you probably won't be busting out the glassware. So I decided...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:54:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-macro-light-DIY/
LED macro light - DIY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SMALL.jpg zorwick  I am not big macro freak I don't buy a macro lens to not use it. Sometimes it's handy but that's all for me. Instead of a macro lens I bought three close-up+ filters for my 85mm lens with the filter thread 67mm diameter. First I took some macro shoots using my super bright LED torch, but later of c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 11:58:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-candle-from-lasercut-parts/
LED candle from lasercut parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9J0G/H994VQK4/FIW9J0GH994VQK4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9J0G/H994VQK4/FIW9J0GH994VQK4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9J0G/H994VQK4/FIW9J0GH994VQK4.SMALL.jpg shoshanaabrass This instructable is for my lasercut LED candle design that you can download from Thingiverse.  It's a simple but useful electrical circuit that you make out of wood and copper tape (or cardboard and aluminum foil - I'll explain later about alternative materials).  We make this at Ace Monster Toys i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:49:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cool-AutomataFaux-Steampunk-inspired-CD-Case/
Cool Automata/Faux Steampunk inspired CD Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/W5BR/H703ZOK6/F5AW5BRH703ZOK6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/W5BR/H703ZOK6/F5AW5BRH703ZOK6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/W5BR/H703ZOK6/F5AW5BRH703ZOK6.SMALL.jpg dr04bps   Once a year I do some contract work for a really cool company that creates “visual wow” for national and international auto shows.  When they announced they were hiring, I decided I needed a creative way to deliver my electronic portfolio CD.  Inspired by automata (think Rube Goldberg) and a tou...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:51:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fake-Neon-Sign/
Fake Neon Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/EYCW/H6S49F9L/FOIEYCWH6S49F9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/EYCW/H6S49F9L/FOIEYCWH6S49F9L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/EYCW/H6S49F9L/FOIEYCWH6S49F9L.SMALL.gif liquidhandwash I didn't know what to call this instructable, "robot night light"  "glow in the dark sign" "back lit laser engraving" "poor man's neon sign"  all came to mind, but this could be used for advertising, emergency exit sign, an award or it could just to sit on your desk and look pretty. The size is only...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 22:09:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RPi-House/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7O/THXC/H5F2ZHXA/F7OTHXCH5F2ZHXA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7O/THXC/H5F2ZHXA/F7OTHXCH5F2ZHXA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7O/THXC/H5F2ZHXA/F7OTHXCH5F2ZHXA.SMALL.jpg 0xyJin This laser cut Raspberry Pi enclosure is designed to be beautiful and  easy to assemble. The case is made of 6 pieces that snaps together. No need for glue, screws, nuts & bolts,  flimsy hinges, rubber-bands, or wedges. All the Pi's connectors on the edges are accessible: HDMI, Audio, Video, SD Slot...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 08:24:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ipad-2-laser-cut-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/B5SB/GZDY7AH6/FRIB5SBGZDY7AH6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/B5SB/GZDY7AH6/FRIB5SBGZDY7AH6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/B5SB/GZDY7AH6/FRIB5SBGZDY7AH6.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier This Instructables is easy and SOOOO useful. A good, cheap and simple stand for your Ipad 2.  I mostly use my Ipad for Skype and for the calculator Application. I need it to be facing me and I don't always have an extra hand for it. All you need is a 4mm sheet of Acrylic and a laser cutter. Wood wil...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 15:57:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DNA-Sculpture-Desk-Lamp-Grown-Crystal-EL-Wire-/
DNA Sculpture Desk Lamp: Grown Crystal, EL-Wire, Acrylic, Silicone and Aluminum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SMALL.jpg LucidMovement So, of course, all of you reading this have thought to yourself at one time or another "I would absolutely love to grow some crystals on el-wire and then encase it in silicone and acrylic."  No? Oh, well maybe it was just me then.  Regardless of whether you have had that thought before or not, I'll ...
By: LucidMovement

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:51:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Sprintronic-Clock-with-Laser-Cut-Case/
The Sprintronic - Clock with Laser Cut Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/BKZS/GRFN310H/F0JBKZSGRFN310H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/BKZS/GRFN310H/F0JBKZSGRFN310H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/BKZS/GRFN310H/F0JBKZSGRFN310H.SMALL.jpg Doug Paradis If you have read Sky Mall magazine on a plane, then you have seen the inspiration for the Sprintronic clock. This is a very easy, inexpensive, and quick project. The clock's movement is a standard battery powered quartz movement from an arts and crafts store. Its case is made of inexpensive 5 mm (...
By: Doug Paradis

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:55:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Anything-Using-Acrylic-and-Machine-Sc/
How to Make Anything (Using Acrylic and Machine Screws) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/NZO9/FRIQ7FDO/F5QNZO9FRIQ7FDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/NZO9/FRIQ7FDO/F5QNZO9FRIQ7FDO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/NZO9/FRIQ7FDO/F5QNZO9FRIQ7FDO.SMALL.jpg oomlout Well maybe not anything, but what follows is an Instructable about how we at oomlout.com build everything we produce.It is a technique we call Interlocking T-Bolt Construction. It consists of a T-cutout in one piece of acrylic (or any 3 mm stock) and a receptacle in another piece. These pieces can t...
By: oomlout

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:28:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Three-Axis-CNC-Machine-Cheaply-and-/
How to Make a Three Axis CNC Machine (Cheaply and Easily) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCK/BMSH/F3HY3SK9/FCKBMSHF3HY3SK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCK/BMSH/F3HY3SK9/FCKBMSHF3HY3SK9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCK/BMSH/F3HY3SK9/FCKBMSHF3HY3SK9.SMALL.jpg oomlout The idea behind this Instructable was to fulfill my desire for a desktop sized CNC machine. While it would have been nice to purchase an off the shelf unit the issue of price as well as size proved prohibitive. With this in mind I endeavored to design and build a three axis CNC machine with the foll...
By: oomlout

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