http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 07:11:24 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Altoid-Tin-Robot-With-Personality/
Tiny Altoid Tin Robot With Personality - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/22GN/HET1F8WZ/FAQ22GNHET1F8WZ.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 I love robots. Normally the ones I build are quite large and wouldn't fit in your pocket, but for a change of pace I decided I would try something small and fun! This robot is exactly that, and in fact fits inside of an altoids tin. It is inexpensive, versatile (so many different sensors can be used...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:25:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/IAK8/HEXSGBOS/FALIAK8HEXSGBOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/IAK8/HEXSGBOS/FALIAK8HEXSGBOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/IAK8/HEXSGBOS/FALIAK8HEXSGBOS.SMALL.jpg Joohansson A Thermoelectric generator powered by a tealight. It started as an experiment of how much power I could get from one candle. But I liked the idea and it worked really well so I built this electric-mechanical ornament. I did not use a high temperature TEG-module, but instead a cheap TEC-module. That ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:04:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-RC-Hovercraft/
How to make a RC Hovercraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/T51A/HE7D9KQA/FXHT51AHE7D9KQA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/T51A/HE7D9KQA/FXHT51AHE7D9KQA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/T51A/HE7D9KQA/FXHT51AHE7D9KQA.SMALL.jpg sjors073 A while ago I posted an instructable of my radio controlled hovercraft, which you can see here: http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Hovercraft/ I hope you liked it, some of you asked me to make an step by step instructable. I thought that was a good idea and I decided to make one. In this inst...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:01:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Emergency-Phone-Charger-MacGyver-Style/
Make an Emergency Phone Charger - MacGyver Style! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SMALL.jpg The King of Random In this video, you'll learn how to "MacGyver" a 40 Watt Electrical Generator from a cordless drill and a few household items.  Here's how to charge a phone, illuminate small lights, and make electricity in a pinch. For more projects like this, check out www.thekingofrandom.com Watch the Video! ...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:15:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Stepper-Motor-Generator/
Stepper Motor Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/BOIY/HCJOFNX9/FA8BOIYHCJOFNX9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/BOIY/HCJOFNX9/FA8BOIYHCJOFNX9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/BOIY/HCJOFNX9/FA8BOIYHCJOFNX9.SMALL.jpg dannewoo This instructable goes over how to create a generator to power lights, charge a battery or capacitor, etc. with kinetic energy. Parts: Stepper Motor (with 4 cables) 8 diodes breadboard a load to charge or power Create a bridge rectifier using 8 diodes in a diamond formation Bridge Rectifier B...
By: dannewoo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:41:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Arduino-with-TIP120-transistor-to-control-moto/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/VWA7/GU6PFMG7/FQFVWA7GU6PFMG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/VWA7/GU6PFMG7/FQFVWA7GU6PFMG7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/VWA7/GU6PFMG7/FQFVWA7GU6PFMG7.SMALL.jpg techbitar Hello again. So you have a DC motor or lamp but no matter how you connect them to your Arduino they just won't work? Guess what, the Arduino is a brain that comes with small muscles. It can control LEDs and other low power nicknacks but not those power motors or lights you need for your next projec...
By: techbitar

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:31:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Harvesting-parts-from-a-Laser-Printer/
Harvesting parts from a Laser Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/NFXB/HAWBXDRV/F44NFXBHAWBXDRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/NFXB/HAWBXDRV/F44NFXBHAWBXDRV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/NFXB/HAWBXDRV/F44NFXBHAWBXDRV.SMALL.jpg SilverJimny FREE! A lovely word isn't it.  Free is the prefix to so many exciting idioms; Free Speech, Free Money, Free Lunch, and Free Love, are but just a few. However nothing quite sparks the imagination, or sets the heart racing quite like the thought of Free Parts! Sometimes opportunity knocks, and chan...
By: SilverJimny

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:33:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Keres-a-pocket-sized-fighting-robot/
Keres, a pocket sized fighting robot. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/Q06D/HBNXWUGS/FUJQ06DHBNXWUGS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/Q06D/HBNXWUGS/FUJQ06DHBNXWUGS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/Q06D/HBNXWUGS/FUJQ06DHBNXWUGS.SMALL.jpg MikeNCR Keres is my latest combat robot project. This is my smallest robot to date, weighing in at just under 150g. The main motivation for this build was to test out the prototype "Mini-Spark" gearmotors from FingerTech Robotics (http://www.fingertechrobotics.com/) that should be released in the very near...
By: MikeNCR

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 20:09:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Mini-Sumobot-500g-Prototype/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/68E3/HAQ32NP3/F4868E3HAQ32NP3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/68E3/HAQ32NP3/F4868E3HAQ32NP3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/68E3/HAQ32NP3/F4868E3HAQ32NP3.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Here's my mini sumobot, running for the national sumobot competition (Philippines). After the competition (January 12 & 26) I'l probably release a full step by step tutorial, provided with some old codes. This guide will help you understand and provide you ideas on how a typical sumobot works.  Wha...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 23:20:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Arduino-Motor-Shield-L298N-Chip-2-4-Amps-/
DIY Arduino Motor Shield (L298N Chip 2-4 Amps || w/ PCB Layout) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/I4GZ/HAQ39BBG/FCEI4GZHAQ39BBG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/I4GZ/HAQ39BBG/FCEI4GZHAQ39BBG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/I4GZ/HAQ39BBG/FCEI4GZHAQ39BBG.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Today, I'm going to show you how to make an Arduino motor shield (driver) at a low cost. It works splendidly, its posses almost all the characteristics of the original Arduino motor shield. It's almost considered as a clone. The original Arduino motor shield has the same motor driver chip (L298), th...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:16:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Aluminum-3-AXIS-CNC-Router/
DIY Aluminum 3-AXIS CNC Router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/DY5W/H6MF3G00/F7BDY5WH6MF3G00.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/DY5W/H6MF3G00/F7BDY5WH6MF3G00.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/DY5W/H6MF3G00/F7BDY5WH6MF3G00.SMALL.jpg schou This is a CNC I built from scratch using mostly 3/4" x 3/4" x1/16" aluminum square tubing. I got the design by looking around for ideas on Google and mostly just improvised as I got to each phase. The total cutting area is about 12" x 8" x 3" (X by Y by Z). The rails and bearings required over 100...
By: schou

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Sep 2012 20:52:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/impBot-a-Pan-Tilt-Electric-Imp-Robot/
impBot: a Pan-Tilt Electric Imp Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/HBPN/H994RJTG/FVWHBPNH994RJTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/HBPN/H994RJTG/FVWHBPNH994RJTG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/HBPN/H994RJTG/FVWHBPNH994RJTG.SMALL.jpg tombrew With controlBox, you've got a great basic input device pushing data to the Electric Imp planner (and therefore to the internet at large, via the HTTP Out node), but what about output devices? Controlling lights is a good trick, as we saw yesterday, but it's not enough to start your quest for global ...
By: tombrew

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 09:00:55 PST 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...
By: Giedow

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:10:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-2-Speed-Custom-Gearbox/
Making a 2-Speed Custom Gearbox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/1DUR/H54088X5/F3L1DURH54088X5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/1DUR/H54088X5/F3L1DURH54088X5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/1DUR/H54088X5/F3L1DURH54088X5.SMALL.jpg FIRSTIntern This tutorial will show how I created a custom 2-speed shifting gearbox.  As a student in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), I became heavily involved with designing and building my team’s drivetrain and chassis.  Though the chassis was custom designed and fabricated, we always used commercially ...
By: FIRSTIntern

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:14:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Understanding-Motor-and-Gearbox-Design/
Understanding Motor and Gearbox Design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/AKBS/H4ZN506S/FDUAKBSH4ZN506S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/AKBS/H4ZN506S/FDUAKBSH4ZN506S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/AKBS/H4ZN506S/FDUAKBSH4ZN506S.SMALL.jpg FIRSTIntern Why Spend Time Choosing the Right Motor and Gearbox? Choosing the correct combination of a motor and a gearbox for a given application is very important, both in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and in actual engineering projects.  Without appropriate motor-gearbox combos, your team will find th...
By: FIRSTIntern

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Aug 2012 16:48:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hercules-The-Motion-Controlled-Android-Robot/
Hercules: The Motion Controlled Android Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/JKM6/H0OIZNV1/FUCJKM6H0OIZNV1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/JKM6/H0OIZNV1/FUCJKM6H0OIZNV1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/JKM6/H0OIZNV1/FUCJKM6H0OIZNV1.SMALL.jpg Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves When I was in the 8th grade, I was intrigued while playing the motion games on Nokia 5800. I was thrilled, how I could control the racing car by only tilting the phone. I used to dream of making this same car in the real world.  Now, in 11th  grade ( Age 17) having got an Arduino Uno and learnt how...
By: Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:48:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Motor-Shield-Tutorial/
Arduino Motor Shield Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/1UE5/H05NSWPJ/FES1UE5H05NSWPJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/1UE5/H05NSWPJ/FES1UE5H05NSWPJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/1UE5/H05NSWPJ/FES1UE5H05NSWPJ.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Motor Shield allows you to easily control motor direction and speed using an Arduino. By allowing you to simply address Arduino pins, it makes it very simple to incorporate a motor into your project. It also allows you to be able to power a motor with a separate power supply of up to 12v...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:58:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Car-to-Robot/
RC Car to Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/CLXT/GYGES5Y4/F48CLXTGYGES5Y4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/CLXT/GYGES5Y4/F48CLXTGYGES5Y4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/CLXT/GYGES5Y4/F48CLXTGYGES5Y4.SMALL.jpg randofo Converting an RC car into a robot is a quick and easy way to get started with robotics. At the very least, when you get bored of playing with your remote control car after three days, you can turn it into a robot that will do all of your evil bidding. Well, maybe not all of it, but at least a siza...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 10:11:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Motors/
How-To: Motors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWB/8IDT/GYWSZ5WP/FWB8IDTGYWSZ5WP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWB/8IDT/GYWSZ5WP/FWB8IDTGYWSZ5WP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWB/8IDT/GYWSZ5WP/FWB8IDTGYWSZ5WP.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura Servos and Steppers and Gears! Oh my! Some of our favorite hobbyist electronics utilize motors to mobilize, making them fun and awesome! Including a motor in your project could be challenging, especially if you have never worked with them before. The following Instructable will explain how motors ...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:46:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-Vehicle/
Solar powered Reverse Trike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/6Y8K/GQYGKK1L/FEA6Y8KGQYGKK1L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/6Y8K/GQYGKK1L/FEA6Y8KGQYGKK1L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/6Y8K/GQYGKK1L/FEA6Y8KGQYGKK1L.SMALL.jpg farrukh khan SOLAR POWERED REVERSE TRIKE Designed and built in just 18 days at the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore in Pakistan,  7 x 3.5 x 4.5 ft (2.13 x 1.06 x 1.37 meter), 132 pound (60 kg) low-rider features a custom built, t-shaped aluminum framework at the front of the vehicle, and the ba...
By: farrukh khan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:59:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SciChair-Balancing-Electric-Chair/
SciChair (Balancing Electric Chair) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/QBP8/GRBTNWM2/F9UQBP8GRBTNWM2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/QBP8/GRBTNWM2/F9UQBP8GRBTNWM2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/QBP8/GRBTNWM2/F9UQBP8GRBTNWM2.SMALL.jpg ScitechWA One day whilst at work we decided we would build something cool so we went to the Instructables website for ideas! Our criteria was that it had to be driven by an Arduino! After searching through the vast amounts of really cool projects, we found XenonJohn's Balancing Electric Skateboard   We thoug...
By: ScitechWA

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:43:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Spirograph/
Laser Spirograph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/DO8V/GP7IFX4D/FQCDO8VGP7IFX4D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/DO8V/GP7IFX4D/FQCDO8VGP7IFX4D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/DO8V/GP7IFX4D/FQCDO8VGP7IFX4D.SMALL.jpg randofo Break out your Pink Floyd albums, because it is time for you to have your own personal laser show. In fact, it cannot be stressed enough just how much "awesome" you are getting out of such an easy to build device. Watching the patterns spiral out of this little box onto a large wall is much more mes...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2011 15:57:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Time-Lapse-Dolly/
Time Lapse Dolly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/OBQI/GMON6AI1/FR7OBQIGMON6AI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/OBQI/GMON6AI1/FR7OBQIGMON6AI1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/OBQI/GMON6AI1/FR7OBQIGMON6AI1.SMALL.jpg DerekMellott This is how I built my time lapse dolly, it was made with a whole bunch of trial and error, hopefully this will help you build yours. A lot of the stuff I used I had on hand, don't know where I got it, or have no idea what it worth but I'll do my best at giving you a complete list of what I used ...
By: DerekMellott

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:41:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CNC-1-2/
DIY CNC & Constructing an affordable CNC kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/D0ZX/GM9QLB3Y/FJHD0ZXGM9QLB3Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/D0ZX/GM9QLB3Y/FJHD0ZXGM9QLB3Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/D0ZX/GM9QLB3Y/FJHD0ZXGM9QLB3Y.SMALL.jpg CNCSnap For more Info visit us at cncsnap.com I have always dreamed of having a CNC and window shopped all the time on the internet. Finally, I discovered Instructables and made my own to share with others. Ninety percent of my parts were acquired from junk or unused stuff. It doesn't look pretty but it wo...
By: CNCSnap

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Apr 2011 23:58:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SMS-controlled-Wireless-Irrigation-System/
SMS controlled Wireless Irrigation System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/99HH/GJQEKALV/F7C99HHGJQEKALV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/99HH/GJQEKALV/F7C99HHGJQEKALV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/99HH/GJQEKALV/F7C99HHGJQEKALV.SMALL.jpg mhkabir UPDATE 02/13/11 : Voting has started for the Sparkfun Microcontroller Contest. Please VOTE for me! UPDATE 02/26/11 : I won a second prize!! Huzzah! Thanks for all the votes guys! UPDATE 03/17/11: I would love to win a Laser cutter in the Epilog challenge as it would help the small DIY commun...
By: mhkabir

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:10:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/EARTH-SAVER-Autonomous-Material-Sorter/
EARTH SAVER: Autonomous Material Sorter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/6HPO/GJC3P1M5/FQO6HPOGJC3P1M5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/6HPO/GJC3P1M5/FQO6HPOGJC3P1M5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/6HPO/GJC3P1M5/FQO6HPOGJC3P1M5.SMALL.jpg mizelly41 This Arduino project was part of an Association of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) contest to create an Autonomous Material Sorter. The sorter was to sort four glass bottles, four plastic bottles, four Tin cans, and four Aluminum cans. There were requirements such as size of the bottles and size of the ...
By: mizelly41

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:28:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pair-of-Hearts-Homopolar-Motor/
Pair of Hearts Homopolar Motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/ZETH/GJ289X0P/FF6ZETHGJ289X0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/ZETH/GJ289X0P/FF6ZETHGJ289X0P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/ZETH/GJ289X0P/FF6ZETHGJ289X0P.SMALL.jpg mrfixitrick Make a pair of rotating copper heart motors...that unite to become one! In this Instructable, I show how to make a special 2-piece homopolar motor with a bass speaker, some coins, a battery and two pieces of copper wire. A neodymium magnet can be used instead of the bass speaker and coins. This is...
By: mrfixitrick

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:04:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SADbot-the-Seasonally-Affected-Drawing-robot/
SADbot: the Seasonally Affected Drawing robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/W3OY/GI0TMEDE/FYBW3OYGI0TMEDE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/W3OY/GI0TMEDE/FYBW3OYGI0TMEDE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/W3OY/GI0TMEDE/FYBW3OYGI0TMEDE.SMALL.jpg dustynrobots SADbot was created in collaboration with Ben Leduc-Mills for the window gallery at the Eyebeam Art + Technology Center. The main idea was to use solar energy to power a drawing machine that could interact with people outside the window through light sensors. You can re-create this project to install...
By: dustynrobots

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jan 2011 19:37:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Timelapse-Photos-With-Your-Camera-The-Easy/
Timelapse Photos With Your Camera - - - - The Easy Way - - - - - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/WQU0/GI0TK0GQ/F2YWQU0GI0TK0GQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/WQU0/GI0TK0GQ/F2YWQU0GI0TK0GQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/WQU0/GI0TK0GQ/F2YWQU0GI0TK0GQ.SMALL.jpg Constructer This instructable shows you how to take timelapse photos with almost any camera. The best part is you do not have to tear your camera apart and it is low cost. This is really a motorized finger that pushes the button of your camera for you. The time between shots is determined by the speed of...
By: Constructer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jan 2011 14:00:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Barreller/
Simple Bots: Barreller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/UQU0/GXFXNFPC/F95UQU0GXFXNFPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/UQU0/GXFXNFPC/F95UQU0GXFXNFPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/UQU0/GXFXNFPC/F95UQU0GXFXNFPC.SMALL.jpg randofo A Barreller Bot is a device that has seemingly eternal forward propulsion in a given direction. In other words, there is a motor that acts as an off-centered weight inside of a can. When the can rolls forward in the direction of the weight (the weight, being the motor), the motor turns upwards, henc...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:35:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remove-a-Servo-Controller/
Remove a Servo Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/0KPZ/H0KL7LDO/FET0KPZH0KL7LDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/0KPZ/H0KL7LDO/FET0KPZH0KL7LDO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/0KPZ/H0KL7LDO/FET0KPZH0KL7LDO.SMALL.jpg randofo Servo motors are great fun when you want to easily interface a geared motor with a micro controller. However, sometimes, you want a nice little geared motor and don't want to be bothered with control circuitry to drive it. At times like this, it is good to know how to remove the controller from insi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:35:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Simple-Steam-Engine-Anyone-Can-Build/
Cheap and Simple Steam Engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/PTVQ/GAFDTCIA/F8KPTVQGAFDTCIA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/PTVQ/GAFDTCIA/F8KPTVQGAFDTCIA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/PTVQ/GAFDTCIA/F8KPTVQGAFDTCIA.SMALL.jpg liam2317 The Idea: Recently I saw a video of a remote controlled boat powered by a miniature steam engine  and was instantly hooked on the idea.  After doing a bit of research I found miniature steam engines cost hundreds of dollars or require some very advanced skills and tools to build.  Yet looking at th...
By: liam2317

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:06:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Four-Motor-Laser-Spirograph/
Four-Motor Laser Spirograph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/9NJW/G9WJCO7Y/FZR9NJWG9WJCO7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/9NJW/G9WJCO7Y/FZR9NJWG9WJCO7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/9NJW/G9WJCO7Y/FZR9NJWG9WJCO7Y.SMALL.jpg QuackMasterDan Bouncing a laser beam off a mirror rotating at any angle above 0 degrees will create the illusion of a circle to the human eye. Combine two rotating mirrors, and complex shapes begin to emerge. With every additional mirror, the perceived image becomes more complex and intricate, with the ability to ...
By: QuackMasterDan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jun 2010 15:50:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-HDD-Rotary-Sander-for-5/
Recycled HDD Rotary Sander for $5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/CT4Y/G6MPQJJ8/FKJCT4YG6MPQJJ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/CT4Y/G6MPQJJ8/FKJCT4YG6MPQJJ8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/CT4Y/G6MPQJJ8/FKJCT4YG6MPQJJ8.SMALL.jpg mhkabir http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-HDD-Powertool-Disk-of-Prometheus/ The new instructable is here. Its ia newer, improved and hugely better version and adresses the disadvantages of this design.  If you are a computer guy, you must have lots of Hard Disk drives piling up. If you want to use t...
By: mhkabir

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:16:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Parallel-Port-3-Axis-CNC-Driver-Opto-Isolated/
Parallel Port 3 Axis CNC Driver, Opto-Isolated, Unipolar Steppers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/DVL4/H3QEXGNE/FDEDVL4H3QEXGNE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/DVL4/H3QEXGNE/FDEDVL4H3QEXGNE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/DVL4/H3QEXGNE/FDEDVL4H3QEXGNE.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems Controls 3 Unipolar Stepper Motors, for use with CNC Machines. Simple driver with automatic coil  shutdown, to ensure efficient operation.  Opto-isolated for protection of the P.C. Supports most parallel port based CNC software, such as KCAM. Supports up to 20 watts per Phase. Or 2 Amps per phase....
By: ChromationSystems

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Mar 2010 22:11:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CRANE-GAME/
CRANE GAME - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/QXKL/G61ARO97/FE0QXKLG61ARO97.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/QXKL/G61ARO97/FE0QXKLG61ARO97.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/QXKL/G61ARO97/FE0QXKLG61ARO97.SMALL.jpg marc.cryan This shows you how to build an arcade style crane game out of scrap parts.  The basic parts are: a motorized assembly that raises and lowers a claw,  a track for the assembly to move around on, and a ctontroller with some electronics.  Here is a video of the machine in action. Video - Emma after...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:17:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-build-CNC-Mill-Stepper-Motor-and-Driver-ci/
Easy to build CNC Mill Stepper Motor and Driver circuits - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F5L/OYU4/F5R8QRL0/F5LOYU4F5R8QRL0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5L/OYU4/F5R8QRL0/F5LOYU4F5R8QRL0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5L/OYU4/F5R8QRL0/F5LOYU4F5R8QRL0.SMALL.jpg Tom McGuire This is a follow up to the Easy to Build Desk Top 3 Axis CNC Milling Machine Once you get the machine all put together its time to make it go. So it's time to drive the motors. And here I've put together a circuit that I think is the absolute cheapest and easiest way to control stepper motors with ...
By: Tom McGuire

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