http://www.instructables.com Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:07:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Wake-up-light-no-arduino/
Wake-up light (no arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/HOZ2/H82U13TE/FJKHOZ2H82U13TE.SMALL.jpg Giedow Hello instructables people, Every morning when my alarm rings I have trouble getting out of bed. (so I am always late) To help me wake up I wanted to buy a wake-up light, it's supposed to help you wake up by giving the impression of a sunrise by getting brighter every minute after the alarm goes. Un...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:10:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilt-Sensor-Tutorial/
Tilt Sensor Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/4XII/FWS6K6JS/F8Z4XIIFWS6K6JS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/4XII/FWS6K6JS/F8Z4XIIFWS6K6JS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/4XII/FWS6K6JS/F8Z4XIIFWS6K6JS.SMALL.jpg adafruit What is a tilt sensor? Tilt sensors allow you to detect orientation or inclination. They are small, inexpensive, low-power and easy-to-use. If used properly, they will not wear out. Their simplicity makes them popular for toys, gadgets and appliances. Sometimes they are referred to as "mercury swi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:31:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Getting-started-with-the-Maxbotix-sonar-sensor-q/
Getting started with the Maxbotix sonar sensor - quick start guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/HEMK/FWA98QO9/F3HHEMKFWA98QO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/HEMK/FWA98QO9/F3HHEMKFWA98QO9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/HEMK/FWA98QO9/F3HHEMKFWA98QO9.SMALL.jpg adafruit The MaxSonar EZ1 provides very short to long-range detection and ranging, in an incredibly small package. It can detect objects from 0-inches to 254-inches (6.45-meters) and provides sonar range information from 6-inches out to 254-inches with 1-inch resolution. (Objects from 0 inches to 6-inches ra...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:01:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Photocell-tutorial/
Photocell tutorial! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/HLSN/FVS7L1FB/FNNHLSNFVS7L1FB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/HLSN/FVS7L1FB/FNNHLSNFVS7L1FB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/HLSN/FVS7L1FB/FNNHLSNFVS7L1FB.SMALL.jpg adafruit Photocells a.k.a CdS cells, photoresistors, LDR (light dependent resistor)...What is a photocell?Photocells are sensors that allow you to detect light. They are small, inexpensive, low-power, easy to use and don't wear out. For that reason they often appear in toys, gadgets and appliances. They are...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:38:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tweet-a-watt-How-to-make-a-twittering-power-mete/
Tweet-a-watt - How to make a twittering power meter... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/ZW50/FSSIHNNP/FYRZW50FSSIHNNP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/ZW50/FSSIHNNP/FYRZW50FSSIHNNP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/ZW50/FSSIHNNP/FYRZW50FSSIHNNP.SMALL.jpg adafruit Tweet-a-watt - How to make a twittering power meter... This project documents my adventures in learning how to wire up my home for wireless power monitoring. I live in a rented apartment so I don't have hacking-access to a meter or breaker panel. Since I'm still very interested in measuring my powe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 13:54:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-B-Gone-Kit/
TV-B-Gone Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SMALL.jpg adafruit Tired of all those LCD TVs everywhere?Want a break from advertisements while you're trying to eat?Want to zap screens from across the street?The TV-B-Gone kit is what you need! This ultra-high-power version of the popular TV-B-Gone is fun to make and even more fun to use.Built in co-operation with M...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 13:36:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Proto-Shield/
Proto Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/DJSH/FT7PL6A5/F8KDJSHFT7PL6A5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/DJSH/FT7PL6A5/F8KDJSHFT7PL6A5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/DJSH/FT7PL6A5/F8KDJSHFT7PL6A5.SMALL.jpg adafruit Arduino prototypingThis is a design for an open-source prototyping shield for Arduino NG/Diecimila. It has tons of cool features, to make prototyping on your Arduino easy.Compatible with NG or DiecimilaReset button up topICSP headerLots of GND and +5V railsDIP prototyping area makes it easy to add m...
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