http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 18:24:31 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/City-lights/
City lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/5BXR/HGZO4CLH/FHV5BXRHGZO4CLH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/5BXR/HGZO4CLH/FHV5BXRHGZO4CLH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/5BXR/HGZO4CLH/FHV5BXRHGZO4CLH.SMALL.jpg made_by_kyle City lights is a fun project for kids of all ages to begin to learn a bit about soft circuits and an opportunity to create a fun at home project based either on your home city or one in your imagination. You will build simple block style buildings integrating LEDs for visual fun, there is a simple a...
By: made_by_kyle

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 12:11:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-box-for-flashing-LEDs-to-music/
Universal box for flashing LED's to music - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SMALL.jpg Dufva Alright, in this Instructable I will show you how to create a box for making any led flash to music. The difficulty of this is a bit above average of understanding. BUT, i will try and make this as easy as possible, so anyone can build it! This box will be universal, and you can hook up any lighti...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 14:43:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-Fast-and-Slow-Flashing-Throwies/
RGB Fast and Slow Flashing Throwies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/9O6O/HGU2PH73/F789O6OHGU2PH73.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/9O6O/HGU2PH73/F789O6OHGU2PH73.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/9O6O/HGU2PH73/F789O6OHGU2PH73.SMALL.jpg mytinkerbot601 Here it is!! A Fast or Slow flashing Led Throwie that will light up any room! They are so bright and will be perfect for any projects with kids. We tested them in our lab and they will last for weeks (non-stop) with a small powerful CR2032 Coin cell battery. The LED flashes red, green, and blue! On...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 19:21:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Light-Painting-Orb-Creator/
Make Your Own Light Painting Orb Creator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MDIS/HGU2JHW9/FSTMDISHGU2JHW9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MDIS/HGU2JHW9/FSTMDISHGU2JHW9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MDIS/HGU2JHW9/FSTMDISHGU2JHW9.SMALL.jpg mazzmn Long exposure night photography can be a fun pass-time especially on a cool summer evening. "Light painting" can make things even more fun. If you've looked into light painting you've no doubt seen Orb's, spherical mystery lights....Orb photos are created by spinning bright LED lights.  This Instru...
By: mazzmn

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 13:23:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PIXEL-Desktop-LED-Display/
Control 1,024 RBG LEDs with no Soldering or Coding - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/36LZ/HFSH5DFJ/FSF36LZHFSH5DFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/36LZ/HFSH5DFJ/FSF36LZHFSH5DFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/36LZ/HFSH5DFJ/FSF36LZHFSH5DFJ.SMALL.jpg alinke Contents of the PIXEL Guts Kit In this Instructuable, we'll show you how to: Do an LED matrix art project with 1,024 RGB LEDs Using zero soldering or coding You'll control the LED matrix from a smart phone or PC wirelessly over Bluetooth You can display static ...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 23:11:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-LYT-Meter-LED-PIC-Microcontroller-and-Movin/
LED LYT Meter: LED, PIC Microcontroller, and Moving Average Code - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/S8YE/HFSHU15I/F9MS8YEHFSHU15I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/S8YE/HFSHU15I/F9MS8YEHFSHU15I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/S8YE/HFSHU15I/F9MS8YEHFSHU15I.SMALL.jpg kb0iaa Hello everyone, thank you for checking out my first Instructable. I have enjoyed seeing your creations over the years and love what all of you are contributing. This project is a spin off of one that I recently saw here and I need to give a shout out to Bot1398 because he demonstrated to me in his I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:58:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Liner-Counter/
Liner Counter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/KQ3H/HFSHVGWA/FOXKQ3HHFSHVGWA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/KQ3H/HFSHVGWA/FOXKQ3HHFSHVGWA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/KQ3H/HFSHVGWA/FOXKQ3HHFSHVGWA.SMALL.jpg Josehf Murchison  In the questions and answers forum at Instructables a fellow DYI member asked about building a liner counter. He was building a Coil Gun and he wanted a way to track the number of times he fired his Coil Gun. He wanted six LEDs, two green, two yellow, and two red LED, and he wanted them to turn off...
By: Josehf Murchison

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:40:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Junk-art-thats-not-junk/
Junk art that's not junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/8RDV/HFPTGKR7/F2R8RDVHFPTGKR7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/8RDV/HFPTGKR7/F2R8RDVHFPTGKR7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/8RDV/HFPTGKR7/F2R8RDVHFPTGKR7.SMALL.jpg zack195610   Hi, I'm Zack, and this instructables is about turning junk into art. So basically what I did is solder and glue stuff together to look cool. You don't have to do exactly what I did, you can do what ever you want. Here we go! Tools You will need: A soldering iron A grinder Hot glue Super glue Ju...
By: zack195610

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:29:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/VW-gti-mk6-backlight-conversion/
VW gti mk6 backlight conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/IJ8V/HFONY1OY/F17IJ8VHFONY1OY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/IJ8V/HFONY1OY/F17IJ8VHFONY1OY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/IJ8V/HFONY1OY/F17IJ8VHFONY1OY.SMALL.jpg Logixal This is a tutorial to replace the stock red LED back lit colors on the different parts of your 2012 MK6 GTI i.e. climate controls, door locks, dome light blue tooth push buttons and window switches and light switch for head lights. (You can also do this to the traction control button and light dimme...
By: Logixal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:52:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Contained-7x7x7-LED-Cube/
Self-Contained 7x7x7 LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SMALL.jpg lopuz3 LED cubes are true 3D displays that work by lighting up points in a 3D lattice of LEDs. On the 3D display you can produce some truly mesmerizing animations.  This Instructable will walk you through creating an LED cube for yourself that is completely self-contained and powered by an Arduino Mega.  ...
By: lopuz3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Color-LED-Lamp-Utilizing-an-8-Channel-LED-Co/
Multi-Color LED Lamp Utilizing an 8 Channel LED Controller v.3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/J226/HFBKEMHE/F1VJ226HFBKEMHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/J226/HFBKEMHE/F1VJ226HFBKEMHE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/J226/HFBKEMHE/F1VJ226HFBKEMHE.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems I wanted to experiment with using different color LEDs, other than the standard RGB, to create multi-color effects in a functional lamp. This lamp uses Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Purple, Aqua-Green, and Blue 5mm LEDs along with an upper and lower White 12v LED strip. Each of the colors and upper/lower ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:01:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Army-Issue-Flashlight-MOD/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/8ZA6/HF23QJMG/FTM8ZA6HF23QJMG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/8ZA6/HF23QJMG/FTM8ZA6HF23QJMG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/8ZA6/HF23QJMG/FTM8ZA6HF23QJMG.SMALL.jpg Techninja2143 Hello, this is my 2nd instructable in a while and i decided to mod this old school flashlight that we get issued, i got a whole box full of them so i decided to make some UP-TO-DATE with this rugged old school light. For this Project youll need: - 3 Vold DC LED , the big one (any color and lumens)....
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 06:18:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Speaker-Enclosures-With-Lights/
3D Printed Speaker Enclosures (With Lights!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/D2WZ/HF23QJ7B/FA9D2WZHF23QJ7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/D2WZ/HF23QJ7B/FA9D2WZHF23QJ7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/D2WZ/HF23QJ7B/FA9D2WZHF23QJ7B.SMALL.jpg Evan Atherton This project was a demonstration of the potential of 3D printers to create high-fidelity, finished products. We wanted to create something that could only be created by means of additive manufacturing. The ultimate goal was to create a functional, consumer-ready piece that took advantage of the stre...
By: Evan Atherton

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 09:45:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-led-lamp-to-save-dollars/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/JCA9/HEXSSEA7/FJNJCA9HEXSSEA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/JCA9/HEXSSEA7/FJNJCA9HEXSSEA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/JCA9/HEXSSEA7/FJNJCA9HEXSSEA7.SMALL.jpg macobt Replace old incandescent bulb with leds,homemade led lamp made of 8 pieces 1 watt leds connected in serial array,one array have 5 leds,other have 3 leds.Total 8 watts of led light replace about 60 watts  incandescent light. Subscribe to my youtube channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/macobt Visit b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 08:29:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-nixie/
Glass nixie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/41V8/HEQER0CY/FAM41V8HEQER0CY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/41V8/HEQER0CY/FAM41V8HEQER0CY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/41V8/HEQER0CY/FAM41V8HEQER0CY.SMALL.jpg pinomelean A Nixie tube is an electronic device for displaying numerals or other information using glow discharge. But they need about 200 volts to glow and it makes them dangerous and difficult to drive, at least for me. So i decided to make something similar, a numeric display able to work with low vo...
By: pinomelean

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:13:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Harry-Potter-wand-effect-with-light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/PTRE/HELX6YQV/FS9PTREHELX6YQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/PTRE/HELX6YQV/FS9PTREHELX6YQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/PTRE/HELX6YQV/FS9PTREHELX6YQV.SMALL.jpg happybuilder What did I make? -In this instructable I will be showing you how to create a Harry Potter style wand beam. If you don't understand something or if I missed some details, please let me know. How did I make it? Materials needed: -2 flashlights or LEDs. Preferably a red or green on along with a bright...
By: happybuilder

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:42:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Backlit-Glass-Whiteboard/
LED Backlit Glass Whiteboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/OOML/HEI4FHJY/FQTOOMLHEI4FHJY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/OOML/HEI4FHJY/FQTOOMLHEI4FHJY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/OOML/HEI4FHJY/FQTOOMLHEI4FHJY.SMALL.jpg Kriegwesen I have a tiny desk in my room and what little space is available tends to get used up quickly. This can create a bit of a problem when it comes time for homework. Between whatever was already on the desk, my laptop, and my notes from class, I have no space left over for a notebook in which to do cal...
By: Kriegwesen

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:42:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-LED-4x4x4/
Arduino LED 4x4x4 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/X7BL/HEI41EOJ/FTLX7BLHEI41EOJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/X7BL/HEI41EOJ/FTLX7BLHEI41EOJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/X7BL/HEI41EOJ/FTLX7BLHEI41EOJ.SMALL.jpg ullalanden This is some step how i made a arduino 4x4x4 whit 64 leds  First Ill check all the led and looking for some defect leds.  after i have tested all the leds i make a diagram for how i gonna connect these leds and so I make a level where I made the right distance between the LED distance is 1,5cm...
By: ullalanden

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:04:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-LED-Skull/
LED Skull lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3LZB/HEBNHRBC/FZU3LZBHEBNHRBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3LZB/HEBNHRBC/FZU3LZBHEBNHRBC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3LZB/HEBNHRBC/FZU3LZBHEBNHRBC.SMALL.jpg Wopke How to make a LED skull lamp with some simple tools. You will need: You will need: - wire stripper - wire cutter - a skull - soldering iron - solder - duct tape - RGB LED strip - power supply - LED strip controller - wire - a knife Cut the LED strip Depending on how big the skull is, you'll ne...
By: Wopke

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:38:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-lightbulb-Impress-your-buddies-for-1-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/UNXF/HEBNHLNY/FQWUNXFHEBNHLNY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/UNXF/HEBNHLNY/FQWUNXFHEBNHLNY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/UNXF/HEBNHLNY/FQWUNXFHEBNHLNY.SMALL.jpg TheGeniusCreates Have a burned out light bulb? Have a few minutes? Make it a wireless lightbulb! Cost: Between $1-$2 Difficulty:  EASY Tools needed: Gloves, burned out light bulb (or fresh lightbulb), flat head screwdriver (to remove lightbulb base), tape (black electrical tape is best), and a solar yard light or ...
By: TheGeniusCreates

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:36:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/make-a-water-tilt-switch/
make a water tilt switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/HY92/HEBNO4G8/F23HY92HEBNO4G8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/HY92/HEBNO4G8/F23HY92HEBNO4G8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/HY92/HEBNO4G8/F23HY92HEBNO4G8.SMALL.jpg out-of-the-box in this little instructable i will show you how simple it is to make a tilt water switch using a few commong household items. do this at your own risk! i wouldnt recommend using this switch for anything high voltage or outlet (AC) powered. i made it for fun and have no intentions applying it anywher...
By: out-of-the-box

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:55:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-LED-ring-for-dremel/
Make your own LED ring for dremel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SMALL.jpg pinomelean Sometimes, when i'm drilling a PCB with my dremel, it shadows all the area below, making my  job too difficult. A long time ago i saw in Hack a day a light for macro in a camera and I thought it can be a good idea to use a led ring with the dremel to light up the working area under it. Materials ...
By: pinomelean

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:20:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Amazing-Leds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/MAER/HDRS6HBU/F6GMAERHDRS6HBU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/MAER/HDRS6HBU/F6GMAERHDRS6HBU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/MAER/HDRS6HBU/F6GMAERHDRS6HBU.SMALL.jpg kevins82 So in this instructable you will see how to make usb led torch / lamp or something like that... :D All you need is 270ohm resistors and leds .... all steps u can see in video but if you have any questions dont keep them to youself! ask!
By: kevins82

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 13:20:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Diffusing-LEDs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/7MLV/HDHW50E6/FRF7MLVHDHW50E6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/7MLV/HDHW50E6/FRF7MLVHDHW50E6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/7MLV/HDHW50E6/FRF7MLVHDHW50E6.SMALL.jpg Recloser A very quick and easy way to diffuse multiple LED's at once. Just stick the leads of the LED all the way into a piece of foam and spray a quick single coat of spray frosting. Dry in about 5 minutes and ready to use. This is by far the best results of diffusing LED's I have had. Hope this helps! ...
By: Recloser

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:10:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/4x4x4-LED-CUBE-2/
4x4x4 LED CUBE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/EKQB/HD7TZV1O/FI1EKQBHD7TZV1O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/EKQB/HD7TZV1O/FI1EKQBHD7TZV1O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/EKQB/HD7TZV1O/FI1EKQBHD7TZV1O.SMALL.jpg jatinbatra There is no dearth of instructables on LED  CUBE  but when it comes to begginer who wants to do a project it's really annoying because the other instructables are more or less advanced which demoralizes  a begginer (like me :P) . This instructable is quite different from others:- 1.Working directly ...
By: jatinbatra

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 04:21:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinking-Frog/
Blinking Frog - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/I1YY/HD4VFHCE/F25I1YYHD4VFHCE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/I1YY/HD4VFHCE/F25I1YYHD4VFHCE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/I1YY/HD4VFHCE/F25I1YYHD4VFHCE.SMALL.jpg cheapcircuits This instructable will show you how to make a green frog with flashing LEDs. The LEDs that will be used are special LEDs. They turn on and off every second without any additional timer circuits. The complete circuit will be placed inside the frog made from plasticine. This is how the frog will loo...
By: cheapcircuits

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:14:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Diffuser-Cheap-and-Easy/
LED Diffuser (Cheap and Easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/2TCJ/HCV920A1/F432TCJHCV920A1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/2TCJ/HCV920A1/F432TCJHCV920A1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/2TCJ/HCV920A1/F432TCJHCV920A1.SMALL.jpg Siddharth Jain Here's a simple, small, cheap,  yet effective tool to SAND and DIFFUSE your LEDs! This one can actually be used for many other purposes other than sanding... While it would have been nice to purchase a standard sander off the shelf, the issue of price as well as size proved prohibitive (as I neede...
By: Siddharth Jain

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:09:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Arduino-5x2-LED-Matrix/
Simple Arduino 5x2 LED Matrix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/ZBEH/HCJO1KWY/FALZBEHHCJO1KWY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/ZBEH/HCJO1KWY/FALZBEHHCJO1KWY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/ZBEH/HCJO1KWY/FALZBEHHCJO1KWY.SMALL.jpg ride on toy dude This is my First Arduino project so bear with me.  This a simple LED Matrix that is run by an Arduino Uno 3. You will need these parts: -10 LEDs -Arduino Board -Breadbord -Jumper Wires -And some solid core wire LED placement Place the LEDs across the middle of the breadboard one LED row on on...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 11:29:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Arduino-controlled-bike-light/
How to make an Arduino-controlled bike-light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/JIKP/HCJO4REN/FAXJIKPHCJO4REN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/JIKP/HCJO4REN/FAXJIKPHCJO4REN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/JIKP/HCJO4REN/FAXJIKPHCJO4REN.SMALL.jpg Slater-Victoroff Microcontrollers are very powerful tools for exploration into the electrical world. In this tutorial we will be using Arduino's Uno board, and we will show you how to program a number of basic functions into a breadboard bike light. To allow for switching between the various function of the bike lig...
By: Slater-Victoroff

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:49:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Pattern-Hat/
LED Pattern Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/81ZR/HCB8U3V4/FIN81ZRHCB8U3V4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/81ZR/HCB8U3V4/FIN81ZRHCB8U3V4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/81ZR/HCB8U3V4/FIN81ZRHCB8U3V4.SMALL.jpg Baybren This is a (moderately) simple Arduino project that is a spectacular display from LEDs - that you can wear on your head! It also uses a program that is not intricate at all, so you can modify it for different patterns and cycles. It's also a great first or second project for people new to Arduino. An...
By: Baybren

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:43:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Cube-Of-Curiosity-with-manual-tilt-sensor/
The Cube Of Curiosity (with manual tilt sensor) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/KQ11/HCB8HHJM/FA0KQ11HCB8HHJM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/KQ11/HCB8HHJM/FA0KQ11HCB8HHJM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/KQ11/HCB8HHJM/FA0KQ11HCB8HHJM.SMALL.jpg tech ace Hello everyone. This project is all about a crazy what-to-do??? device. The use of it's parts have endless possibilities. We can keep our favorite small things like in-ear headphones, or kept on the desk as a decor when the lights are off, kept as a keychain or key dock, or else the keys can be kept...
By: tech ace

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:47:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-Sconces-with-Hidden-Weather-Display-and-Tangi/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/BB9F/HCB8R3CN/FEHBB9FHCB8R3CN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/BB9F/HCB8R3CN/FEHBB9FHCB8R3CN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/BB9F/HCB8R3CN/FEHBB9FHCB8R3CN.SMALL.jpg AdielFernandez Videos of project in action below!!! Disclaimer: This is an abbreviated description of the project since I did not have time to do a full step-by-step instructable in time for a contest. However, I will gladly make a step-by-step 'ible if there is enough interest. If you like it, please take a mome...
By: AdielFernandez

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:54:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Powered-Wine-Bottle-Light/
USB Powered Wine Bottle Light. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/A24C/HCB8EUZX/FUGA24CHCB8EUZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/A24C/HCB8EUZX/FUGA24CHCB8EUZX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/A24C/HCB8EUZX/FUGA24CHCB8EUZX.SMALL.jpg tech ace I have always liked to make something using USB. Now I would like to unveil the USB powered wine bottle light, which is so marvelous at night. This is very simple and easy (which I also like)  to make, and the best part is, it is a great gifting idea, especially on christmas, because the light giv...
By: tech ace

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 04:40:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-zippi-doll/
Make your own zippi doll - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/44A7/HAQ3DRM1/FKR44A7HAQ3DRM1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/44A7/HAQ3DRM1/FKR44A7HAQ3DRM1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/44A7/HAQ3DRM1/FKR44A7HAQ3DRM1.SMALL.jpg kitronik This is a step by step guide to creating your own zippi doll using conductive thread and other e-textiles. The doll has LEDs as it's eyes, and a tilt switch is used to light the LEDs when the doll is lifted from horizontal to vertical. Parts List: A blue, green, red or yellow Electro Fashion flash...
By: kitronik

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:55:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-LED-7-segment-display/
How to make a LED 7-segment display with or without Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics I'm going to show you how to make a 7 segment display with LEDS. Combine with Arduino to create countdown timers, simple text, and more. I like to make original projects. I searched the whole of instructables and didn't find one like this. In fact, I searched google, and did not find any results. ...
By: Enjoying Electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:14:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/This-Is-Your-Brain-On-Music/
This Is Your Brain On Music - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/8FHP/HBUZGQEP/F418FHPHBUZGQEP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/8FHP/HBUZGQEP/F418FHPHBUZGQEP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/8FHP/HBUZGQEP/F418FHPHBUZGQEP.SMALL.jpg terranlune Beat Detection and Music Visualizer using Processing, Arduino, LEDs, and a glass head. I had a strand of RGB LEDs that I ordered from China which turned out not to be individually addressable as I thought, so I came up with this project as a way to put them to good use!  Be sure to watch the vi...
By: terranlune

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:36:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Lamp-with-White-Clear-Leds-1/
Mini Lamp with White Clear LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/GDZO/HFSHFULX/F0AGDZOHFSHFULX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/GDZO/HFSHFULX/F0AGDZOHFSHFULX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/GDZO/HFSHFULX/F0AGDZOHFSHFULX.SMALL.jpg braulio777 Mini lamp with white clear LEDs is a lamp that is assembled with 9 white clear LEDs, 2 capacitors, 1 voltage regulator of +9V, and a DC Power Jack; this last component for being connected an  AC/DC Wall Adapter/transformer Single Out +9Volt, 0.3A.  All of components are mounted on round PCB of 30mm ...
By: braulio777

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:38:14 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/LED-Strip-Lantern/
LED Strip Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/I5MG/HAQ30X8Q/FTSI5MGHAQ30X8Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/I5MG/HAQ30X8Q/FTSI5MGHAQ30X8Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/I5MG/HAQ30X8Q/FTSI5MGHAQ30X8Q.SMALL.jpg sbrookes1 I had a roll of about 4 metres of white strip LEDs and I wasn't quite sure what to do with them. Then, one day, I had the idea of wrapping them around a vitamin jar to make a battery powered camping lentern.  Container I used an empty Swisse vitamin jar as my container for the batteries and somet...
By: sbrookes1

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 00:14:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Heart/
Light Up Heart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/367N/H9T4LAJI/FJQ367NH9T4LAJI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/367N/H9T4LAJI/FJQ367NH9T4LAJI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/367N/H9T4LAJI/FJQ367NH9T4LAJI.SMALL.jpg PaxDesigns The purpose of this project was to learn how to program the LEDs/controller for a project that I actually bought them for. The symbol came from a tattoo my girl has on her foot, and I put it together just in time for her birthday party. It also gave me the fore-site to take picture during the build ...
By: PaxDesigns

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 18:34:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Usb-pen-charger/
Usb pen - charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SMALL.jpg matass This instructable will show you how to make  usb pen- charger, from metal pen, and a usb car charger... You will need... Yuo will need Open... Open your usb car charger... Solder... Solder anode and cathode to wires... Add switch Add switch to the circuit, and test...
By: matass

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:16:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/XBee-Programmable-Christmas-Lights/
XBee Programmable Christmas Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/QGCX/HAUNMUI6/FXSQGCXHAUNMUI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/QGCX/HAUNMUI6/FXSQGCXHAUNMUI6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/QGCX/HAUNMUI6/FXSQGCXHAUNMUI6.SMALL.jpg mrsutherland By following these steps, you will be able to control a strand of 50 tri-color Christmas lights wirelessly using a Programmable XBee. My family has always been into Christmas lights and creating custom decorations, so when I read this blog post on how to hack GE Color Effects Christmas lights, I kn...
By: mrsutherland

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 07:48:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wi-Fi-Controlled-Electronic-Candle-Light-Show/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/IEUH/HAQ37ZYW/FL9IEUHHAQ37ZYW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/IEUH/HAQ37ZYW/FL9IEUHHAQ37ZYW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/IEUH/HAQ37ZYW/FL9IEUHHAQ37ZYW.SMALL.jpg phantomlink INTRODUCTION This project is a wireless full-color electronic candle.  Several of these devices can be placed around a room and controlled with a Wi-Fi capable computer to create special effects or music-synchronized light shows. The entire hardware and software design is offered free and open-sou...
By: phantomlink

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2012 08:13:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-LED-Strip-Holiday-Lighting/
Arduino Controlled LED Strip Holiday Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/4Z9X/HAUNM35E/FQC4Z9XHAUNM35E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/4Z9X/HAUNM35E/FQC4Z9XHAUNM35E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/4Z9X/HAUNM35E/FQC4Z9XHAUNM35E.SMALL.jpg CarlS With the prices dropping on LED strip lighting, setting up Permanent Holiday Lighting is getting more feasible every day.  An Arduino makes a great DIY lighting controller. For this project, I used some analog RGB LED Strips with a very simple Arduino control setup so we can make our own light show...
By: CarlS

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:15:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SolarBook-Phone-charger-torch-rave-light-and-US/
SolarBook: Phone charger, torch, rave light and USB port - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/MUPG/HAQ302RF/FVXMUPGHAQ302RF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/MUPG/HAQ302RF/FVXMUPGHAQ302RF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/MUPG/HAQ302RF/FVXMUPGHAQ302RF.SMALL.jpg TurboSnail This is a bit of an unusual build, as it's hard to define as a single object. It uses a Solar-powered battery to power a phone charger, two sets of LEDs and a USB port. But it is very useful and being housed in a book, looks pretty cool too :) It certainly solved my first-world problem of being too ...
By: TurboSnail

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 03:36:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Jellyfish/
LED Jellyfish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/E7D3/HAQ30GV2/F5LE7D3HAQ30GV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/E7D3/HAQ30GV2/F5LE7D3HAQ30GV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/E7D3/HAQ30GV2/F5LE7D3HAQ30GV2.SMALL.jpg awesomecreations This is my take on Elemental LED's Jellyfish Lamp. (See the link below) http://www.instructables.com/id/Jellyfish-Lamp/ It measures 11cm across the dome and is about 20cm tall. You will need: -2LEDs Electricalwire -Batteries Patience -Glue Sticks and Hot Glue Gun An Old Pen -Fibrous strands of p...
By: awesomecreations

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:10:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Winter-Wonderland-LED-Music-Box/
Winter Wonderland LED Music Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/6ENU/H9G15PBN/F976ENUH9G15PBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/6ENU/H9G15PBN/F976ENUH9G15PBN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/6ENU/H9G15PBN/F976ENUH9G15PBN.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED Hey there, Tara Bowerman here, Elemental LED's Customer Service Rep with a Holiday upcycled DIY project. I found a square foam block given to me by a coworker, which has been sitting on my desk waiting to be used for some time. This block always reminded me of ice because of it's color and thought ...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:01:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/BLONDIE-Rapture-Man-from-Mars-flashing-glasses/
BLONDIE "Rapture" Man-from-Mars flashing glasses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/ZZWU/HABC8CGV/F5FZZWUHABC8CGV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/ZZWU/HABC8CGV/F5FZZWUHABC8CGV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/ZZWU/HABC8CGV/F5FZZWUHABC8CGV.SMALL.jpg Treknology For those who remember Blondie in their hey-day, many will also remember the Man-from-Mars flashing red eyes behind RayBan sunglasses in the "Rapture" music clip. Below are two shots lifted from the clip on youtube, one of the "Man from Mars" and the other Clem Bourke, the drummer. I have highlight...
By: Treknology

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Dec 2012 19:54:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Moving-a-Servo-To-Sound-Signals/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/BV9Y/HABC89HG/FTDBV9YHABC89HG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/BV9Y/HABC89HG/FTDBV9YHABC89HG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/BV9Y/HABC89HG/FTDBV9YHABC89HG.SMALL.jpg sfool Hi my name is cenk, i show you now, how you can make servo`s move to Audio Signals. See in this video how it looks like : Parts You Need : - Any arduino - a 1K resistor - a Servo - 1 LED - 4 Jumper Wires - 3,5 audio jack pinout(like that one from your common headphones for exemple) ...
By: sfool

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 19:57:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/9-x-9-LED-Matrix/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/25ZA/H9T4KYCX/FRK25ZAH9T4KYCX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/25ZA/H9T4KYCX/FRK25ZAH9T4KYCX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/25ZA/H9T4KYCX/FRK25ZAH9T4KYCX.SMALL.jpg jensenr30 Abstract: I made this matrix of LEDs a while ago. My goal was to have a display that I could control with an Arduino Microcontroller and program to make animations and play simple games. Here is my version of the classic Pong game. Details: This device uses an 8-bit shift register and a decade coun...
By: jensenr30

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