Instructables: exploring - technology - music - sound http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 05:13:02 PDT BLOX v1.01 Tissue Box Guitar - Light Strings http://www.instructables.com/id/Tissue-Box-Guitar-Light-Strings/
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Sun, 19 May 2013 12:16:18 PDT
Building a Synth: Getting the Oscillators working. http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Synth-Getting-the-Oscillators-working/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SMALL.jpg jensenr30 Here are some photos of an oscillator design that I have been working on recently. I came up with a simple design for an oscillator using an op amp, a capacitor, and four resistors. The object of this project is to get some good oscillators working to use in a synth. The schematic for the oscillato...
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Fri, 3 May 2013 15:24:18 PDT
Amp Dial Earbuds http://www.instructables.com/id/Amp-Dial-Earbuds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SMALL.jpg killerjackalope So I published this over on my site a while ago and didn't get round to making the instructable at the time, so it happens ages later because it's me. The distracted and confused guy.  On the upside I've had time to use them for a while and say that these are one of my favourite projects so far, th...
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Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:58:59 PDT
Tiny Concert http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Concert/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/PZNF/HF243P6S/FGKPZNFHF243P6S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/PZNF/HF243P6S/FGKPZNFHF243P6S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/PZNF/HF243P6S/FGKPZNFHF243P6S.SMALL.jpg Cello dragon I made a Tiny Concert toy/program. It consists of an Arduino computer, a Scratch four Arduino program, slide and pressure sensors, LED lights, and a redboard and wire system. I can start a Drum track on the computer, start chords that I made, and then control piano sounds with the slide sensor. I ca...
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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 13:41:03 PDT
Stop skipping audio in Google Music & YouTube http://www.instructables.com/id/Stop-skipping-audio-in-Google-Music-YouTube/
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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:11:21 PST
Winners DIY audio contest http://www.instructables.com/id/Winners-DIY-audio-contest/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/REO4/HD4VQ36D/FSKREO4HD4VQ36D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/REO4/HD4VQ36D/FSKREO4HD4VQ36D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/REO4/HD4VQ36D/FSKREO4HD4VQ36D.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput These are the winners of the DIY audio contest the goal was to make an instructable involing electronics and audio. null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null
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Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:50:04 PST
JCase Blu http://www.instructables.com/id/JCase/
JCase Blu - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/8ZBH/HCJOATKV/FL28ZBHHCJOATKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/8ZBH/HCJOATKV/FL28ZBHHCJOATKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/8ZBH/HCJOATKV/FL28ZBHHCJOATKV.SMALL.jpg jm31181 Here is the second installment of my budget suitcase speakers.  I renamed it JCase since before I didn't have a name for them except Boomcase Mimic.  Please enjoy. Parts and Tools List Parts: Lepai 2020A+ Amplifier 1970 Samonite Blue Suitcase 2 used Isophen 4 ohm VW Rear speakers/ 2 philips 8 o...
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:40:06 PST
My BoomBox http://www.instructables.com/id/My-BoomBox/
My BoomBox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/43HN/HCJO39FO/F4F43HNHCJO39FO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/43HN/HCJO39FO/F4F43HNHCJO39FO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/43HN/HCJO39FO/F4F43HNHCJO39FO.SMALL.jpg RoeyLeon Hello everyone Have you ever encountered a situation where you went with friends to the beach at night  or maybe some  friend's apartment and he had no  stereo system? It happened to me, and it sucks!  So , i decided to build one !     although it weights 6.5 Kilo , You Grab it with both your  h...
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Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:35:45 PST
Hyperbolic Spoon iPhone Amplifier/Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Hyperbolic-Spoon-iPhone-AmplifierStand/
Hyperbolic Spoon iPhone Amplifier/Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/CDH9/HAUNNOTJ/FLUCDH9HAUNNOTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/CDH9/HAUNNOTJ/FLUCDH9HAUNNOTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/CDH9/HAUNNOTJ/FLUCDH9HAUNNOTJ.SMALL.jpg Renard_Bleu The speaker on my smartphone is underwhelming; as is yours. I find myself cupping my hand around the base of the phone to provides a slight volume boost in situations with ambient noise. I wondered if it was possible to accomplish a volume boost with a spoon head acting as an amplification dish. The...
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Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:35:44 PST
How to Amplify http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Amplify/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/AP2I/GXUYTPUA/FACAP2IGXUYTPUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/AP2I/GXUYTPUA/FACAP2IGXUYTPUA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/AP2I/GXUYTPUA/FACAP2IGXUYTPUA.SMALL.jpg bricabracwizard I wanted to create order from the many instructables I have in my favourites list.  So these guides are mainly for my benefit on the topics I want to learn more from.  This one is on amplifiers.  I hope you will enjoy the ones I have chosen here by these very talented instructables members!  These a...
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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:32:07 PST
The speaker http://www.instructables.com/id/The-speaker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/YIEK/HAQ38J4J/F93YIEKHAQ38J4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/YIEK/HAQ38J4J/F93YIEKHAQ38J4J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/YIEK/HAQ38J4J/F93YIEKHAQ38J4J.SMALL.jpg AxelBluhme A DIY speaker made from glass bottles, news paper, a magnet, and some copper wire.  Please visit http://smaproductions.tumblr.com for a downloadable .pdf with illustrative instructions & more pictures. And if you make your own speaker, please send us a mail! // Axel Bluhme, Milton Runerheim & Sim...
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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:36:56 PST
How to amplify your iPhone speakers...with your hands! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-amplify-your-iPhone-speakerswith-your-ha/
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Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:20:57 PST
Droid Head Blaster http://www.instructables.com/id/Droid-Head-Blaster-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SMALL.jpg jutorres 1.  For this project I wanted to build a boombox with big volume, quality of sound, good looks and portability that would give the same sound of a high end stereo.  I wanted to go outside of the typical box and and make something different and lightweight. A kind of conversation piece that you can d...
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:59:25 PST
Embroidered Fabric Speaker http://www.instructables.com/id/Embroidered-Fabric-Speaker/
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:14:37 PST
Back Woofer http://www.instructables.com/id/Back-Woofer/
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Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:51:04 PST
Pseudo In-ear monitors http://www.instructables.com/id/Pseudo-In-ear-monitors/
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 07:37:06 PST
Droid Head Blaster http://www.instructables.com/id/Droid-Head-Blaster/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/IEP0/H8FYPAA6/F3UIEP0H8FYPAA6.SMALL.jpg jutorres 1.  For this project I wanted to build a boombox with big volume, quality of sound, good looks and portability that would give the same sound of a high end stereo.  I wanted to go outside of the typical box and and make something different and lightweight. A kind of conversation piece that you can d...
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Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:17:08 PDT
Arduino Audio Output http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Audio-Output/
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Tue, 2 Oct 2012 01:27:50 PDT
Arduino Audio Input http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Audio-Input/
Arduino Audio Input - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/T20G/H742PPP8/FK4T20GH742PPP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/T20G/H742PPP8/FK4T20GH742PPP8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/T20G/H742PPP8/FK4T20GH742PPP8.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Send sound into your Arduino.  This Instructable will show you how to prepare audio so that it can be sampled and processed by an Arduino to make sound responsive projects and audio effects.  (This article is a companion to another Instructable I've written about building an audio output circuit for...
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Tue, 2 Oct 2012 01:26:49 PDT
Indestructible Speaker Instructable http://www.instructables.com/id/Indestructible-Speaker-Instructable/
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Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:25:35 PDT
Sound Reactive LEDS http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-Reactive-LEDS/
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Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:56:36 PDT
Perfect Sound with Liquid-Seal EarBuds (and some incredible software) http://www.instructables.com/id/Perfect-Sound-with-Liquid-Seal-EarBuds-and-some-i/
Perfect Sound with Liquid-Seal EarBuds (and some incredible software) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3N/5SU2/H4AFZVJ2/F3N5SU2H4AFZVJ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3N/5SU2/H4AFZVJ2/F3N5SU2H4AFZVJ2.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3N/5SU2/H4AFZVJ2/F3N5SU2H4AFZVJ2.SMALL.jpg bfk I love the live presence I get from my analog stereo, but when I'm on the road, I have to resort to my iPod and earbuds.  There are already many good Instructables that walk through custom fitting earbuds, and I recommend that as the first step toward portable live presence.   One of the classic be...
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Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:42:27 PDT
Altoids tin audio mixer http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-tin-audio-mixer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/EZ01/H3Z3UCY4/FBAEZ01H3Z3UCY4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/EZ01/H3Z3UCY4/FBAEZ01H3Z3UCY4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/EZ01/H3Z3UCY4/FBAEZ01H3Z3UCY4.SMALL.jpg woodworker123 I had wanted a small audio mixer for a long time but they were to expensive so I built my own. I only put a volume control on two of the four imputs but you can add them to the other two or the output if you want. COVER THE BOTTOM OF THE ALTOIDS TIN WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE TO AVOID UNWANTED WIRE CONNEC...
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Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:26:34 PDT
Bend/hack an old ball mouse to make it do lots of sounds as you move it. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bendhack-an-old-ball-mouse-to-make-it-do-lots-of-/
Bend/hack an old ball mouse to make it do lots of sounds as you move it. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/M6JS/GZACIFK8/FAYM6JSGZACIFK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/M6JS/GZACIFK8/FAYM6JSGZACIFK8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/M6JS/GZACIFK8/FAYM6JSGZACIFK8.SMALL.jpg ZVUHO The name of this gadget "SinteMouse" in spanish, as Im from Uruguay, in America. "MouseSinth" in english, or as you wish! If someone simply plug the sensors of the movement encoder of an old mouse to a speaker he/she will get a "Gestual square wave -_-_-_- synthesizer" so to say. The faster you mo...
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Tue, 6 Mar 2012 06:38:43 PST
Bend/hack an Optical Mouse to hear surface textures. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bend-an-Optical-Mouse-to-hear-surface-textures/
Bend/hack an Optical Mouse to hear surface textures. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SMALL.jpg ZVUHO A VIDEO DEMO OF THE MOUSE WORKING: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luZazXOj9Mc You will hear a pen drawing, the newspaper, wooden planks, marble. Just move the modified mouse over it. It may prove usefull for blind people. Anything but solid colors will sound. Im working on makeing it convert unifo...
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Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:39:30 PST
Plastic Cup Microphone DIY Project http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Cup-Microphone-DIY-Project/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/X249/GUJKEBLW/FD7X249GUJKEBLW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/X249/GUJKEBLW/FD7X249GUJKEBLW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/X249/GUJKEBLW/FD7X249GUJKEBLW.SMALL.jpg NYU_MusicTechnology Using just two magnets, a plastic cup, and some basic materials, this video teaches how to build your own microphone from scratch, demonstrating the principles of electromagnetic transduction, which you can learn more about by watching our video on transduction.
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Thu, 3 Nov 2011 10:52:24 PDT
Easy Custom Fit Earphones. Perfected http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Custom-Fit-Earphones/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SMALL.jpg Meeknok This project enables you to make your own custom earphones the easy way. No drilling or delicate work required.  This is based on MDHGuys "Custom Fit Earbuds" , iLovegm's "Making a custom in-ear monitor"  and mikey77's "How to make your own Sugru alternative" .  Having tried the other tutorials on...
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Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:10:14 PDT
Electronic Candle Noisemaker http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Candle-Noisemaker/
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Thu, 1 Sep 2011 19:23:31 PDT
Nyan Cat on Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Nyan-Cat-on-Arduino/
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Mon, 1 Aug 2011 09:48:13 PDT
RGB sound synched LED light. http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-sound-synched-LED-light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/JSR4/GEG4Y83G/FWRJSR4GEG4Y83G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/JSR4/GEG4Y83G/FWRJSR4GEG4Y83G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/JSR4/GEG4Y83G/FWRJSR4GEG4Y83G.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 Its a lot more easy to make than it looks like; Follow this guide:  http://makeprojects.com/Project/Digital-LED-Color-Organ/424/1 I used a Satellite module instead of the 3 high power LEDs.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:46:05 PDT
Finding A Perfect Sounding Itunes EQ For Metal http://www.instructables.com/id/Finding-A-Perfect-Sounding-Itunes-EQ-For-Metal/
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Wed, 11 May 2011 08:12:07 PDT
Musical Grenade http://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-Grenade/
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Sun, 8 May 2011 19:18:41 PDT
Simple iPod Music Playing Box - Dancing LEDs http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-iPod-Music-Playing-Box-Dancing-LEDs/
Simple iPod Music Playing Box - Dancing LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/A8SK/GLC27WB1/FQGA8SKGLC27WB1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/A8SK/GLC27WB1/FQGA8SKGLC27WB1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/A8SK/GLC27WB1/FQGA8SKGLC27WB1.SMALL.jpg TheTechHelpDude This is a pretty simple dancing light tutorial. Here's a video of it in action... What you'll need: TIP31 Transistor (MUST HAVE (for dancing lights anyway)) - $1 at Radio Shack 3.5 Jack (aka any old headphones) - Find some under the bed Singing Card OR small speaker - Have a birthday and get a ...
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Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:06:02 PDT
Acoustic Guitar Diy Piezo Pickups http://www.instructables.com/id/Acoustic-Guitar-Diy-Piezo-Pickups/
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Mon, 7 Mar 2011 17:39:24 PST
Easy AM Transmitter! http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-AM-Transmitter/
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Fri, 7 Jan 2011 13:53:14 PST
Sound Synchronized LED Video Tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-Synchronized-LED-Video-Tutorial/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/JNL0/GH4A6I96/FM1JNL0GH4A6I96.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/JNL0/GH4A6I96/FM1JNL0GH4A6I96.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/JNL0/GH4A6I96/FM1JNL0GH4A6I96.SMALL.jpg zatek
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Thu, 2 Dec 2010 14:48:36 PST
Cheap Acoustic Simulator (Crossfeed) for Headphones http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Acoustic-Simulator-Crossfeed-for-Headphone/
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Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:50:21 PST
umbrelAudio: Sound Dome Umbrella http://www.instructables.com/id/umbrelAudio-Sound-Dome-Umbrella/
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Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:25:52 PST
Cheap USB Simultaneous Multitrack Recording http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-USB-Simultaneous-Multitrack-Recording/
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Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:07:09 PDT
Customise sansa headphones. http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Headphones/
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Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:50:54 PST
TUBE SCREAMER FX PEDAL http://www.instructables.com/id/TUBE-SCREAMER-FX-PEDAL/
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Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:22:02 PST
Drum Wear: drums in your clothing! http://www.instructables.com/id/Drum-Wear-drums-in-your-clothing/
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Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:22:22 PST
Sound Switcher http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-Switcher/
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Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:47:21 PST
World's Loudest (portable) Book* http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Audio-Book-Book-With-Speakers-In-The-Back/
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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:01:26 PDT
How to Change iPod Video's Audio Jack http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Change-iPod-Videos-Audio-Jack/
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Fri, 4 Sep 2009 15:52:12 PDT
MICROPHONE HAT -- hands-free recording http://www.instructables.com/id/MICROPHONE-HAT-hands-free-recording/
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Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:15:50 PDT
How To Add Surround Sound To a Previously Built Room http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Add-Surround-Sound-To-a-Previously-Built-Ro/
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Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:54:51 PDT
Nixie Tube Music Visualizer http://www.instructables.com/id/Nixie-Tube-Music-Visualizer/
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Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:36:53 PDT
Musical MIDI Shoes http://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-MIDI-Shoes/
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Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:37:05 PDT
Music Visualizer (oscilloscope) http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Visualizer-oscilloscope/
Music Visualizer (oscilloscope) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/57I6/FRTTV4JQ/FM757I6FRTTV4JQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/57I6/FRTTV4JQ/FM757I6FRTTV4JQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/57I6/FRTTV4JQ/FM757I6FRTTV4JQ.SMALL.jpg The 4th Doctor This musical visualizer provides an excellent way to add more depth to the experience of your music, and is quite easy to build. It also may be useful as an actual oscilloscope for some applicationsall thats required is: -an old crt (almost all b&w tv's work)-some wire tape and pliers-a bit of wire ...
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Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:04:02 PDT