Instructables: exploring - technology - make - diy - cool http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 03:33:35 PDT BLOX v1.01 Charming LED Flowers http://www.instructables.com/id/Charming-LED-Flowers/
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 05:56:37 PDT
How to build a Computer. A rundown on computer parts. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Computer-A-rundown-on-computer-par/
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Mon, 1 Nov 2010 20:04:32 PDT
Light Theremin http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Theremin/
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Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:48:38 PDT
How To Capture - A Fallen Star. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Capture-A-Fallen-Star/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/MHC7/FJNEL9PG/FVRMHC7FJNEL9PG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/MHC7/FJNEL9PG/FVRMHC7FJNEL9PG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/MHC7/FJNEL9PG/FVRMHC7FJNEL9PG.SMALL.jpg Lftndbt If your fortune favours you, perhaps one day you may be lucky enough to stumble upon a fallen star.If by chance this day comes sooner rather than later, be sure to follow these steps to capture the light of which it lived to shed.Any way, nice story to tell the kids and works great as a night light....
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Sat, 9 Aug 2008 07:10:14 PDT
Singer's ladder http://www.instructables.com/id/Singers-ladder/
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Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:06:03 PDT
Easy Make Elephants Toothpaste http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Make-Elephants-Toothpaste/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/YKDK/FD80OPCS/FPIYKDKFD80OPCS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/YKDK/FD80OPCS/FPIYKDKFD80OPCS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/YKDK/FD80OPCS/FPIYKDKFD80OPCS.SMALL.jpg 1lpoock Make elephants toothpaste with materials around the house!
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Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:08:49 PST
Laser show for poor man http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-show-for-poor-man/
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Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:02:07 PST
Fun with IKEA lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-with-IKEA-lamp/
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Thu, 3 Jan 2008 23:44:36 PST
DIY LCD backlight http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LCD-backlight/
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Wed, 2 Jan 2008 23:07:44 PST
How to Build A Walking Robot - Passive Walker http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-A-Walking-Robot---Passive-Walker/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F9I/R72P/FA0CV50Z/F9IR72PFA0CV50Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9I/R72P/FA0CV50Z/F9IR72PFA0CV50Z.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9I/R72P/FA0CV50Z/F9IR72PFA0CV50Z.SMALL.jpg tycoyoken How to build a passive walker by PVC tubes, no battery required, I show you how to build 1 for just 8 bucks, very easy, just watch my video instruction. (a little slant and mat are required)
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Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:39:02 PST
USB Powered Desk Fan From JUNK http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Powered-Desk-Fan-From-JUNK/
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Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:22:15 PDT
Cheap homemade LED torch (full build) http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-homemade-LED-torch-full-build/
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Sun, 13 May 2007 14:39:06 PDT
Hand Motion Controlled R/C Car http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Motion-Controlled-RC-Car/
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Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:38:07 PST
Tilt Activated Switch http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilt-Activated-Switch/
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Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:45:44 PST
CD cable drum http://www.instructables.com/id/CD-cable-drum/
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Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:19:26 PST
Paper Skateboard or "Tech Deck" http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Skateboard-or-%22Tech-Deck%22/
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