http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 06:47:54 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Bring-a-Vintage-GI-Joe-Walkie-Talkie-Back-to-Life-/
Bring a Vintage GI Joe Walkie-Talkie Back to Life with Bluetooth! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/GRF5/HGU2PHJB/F67GRF5HGU2PHJB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/GRF5/HGU2PHJB/F67GRF5HGU2PHJB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/GRF5/HGU2PHJB/F67GRF5HGU2PHJB.SMALL.jpg mazzmn I had only one circa 1970, GI-Joe green Walkie-Talkie that, to the untrained eye, only sits there and occasionally generates static. But to an observer of the correct age and attitude, this toy can evoke images of a childhood past, friends and fun times. So since it's got no partner to talk to, won'...
By: mazzmn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 21:37:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Controlled-Cardboard-Hovercraft/
Radio Controlled Cardboard Hovercraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/3O43/HE080LOG/FQV3O43HE080LOG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/3O43/HE080LOG/FQV3O43HE080LOG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/3O43/HE080LOG/FQV3O43HE080LOG.SMALL.jpg Pib2 This is a radio controlled hovercraft with an all cardboard body, and  plastic skirt. This hovercraft is highly maneuverable, and extremely simplistic in design. Since the design of this hovercraft includes swap-able motors and other electronics, the electronics can be transferred from vehicle to ve...
By: Pib2

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Mar 2013 02:42:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-repair-and-revive-an-american-made-Zenith-t/
How to repair and revive an american made Zenith transistor radio. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/2FRS/HD4VJRVY/FBH2FRSHD4VJRVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/2FRS/HD4VJRVY/FBH2FRSHD4VJRVY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/2FRS/HD4VJRVY/FBH2FRSHD4VJRVY.SMALL.jpg ke4mcl this instructable takes for granted that you can solder, work with small parts, read values on capacitors, and have a basic understanding of electricity. transistor radios have been in production for over 50 years now. even early ones are common finds at yard sales and fleamarkets. they were the ip...
By: ke4mcl

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:09:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Talk-to-Someone-Using-Ham-Radio/
How to Talk to Someone Using Ham Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/COIV/HAQ2V3ZS/FRWCOIVHAQ2V3ZS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/COIV/HAQ2V3ZS/FRWCOIVHAQ2V3ZS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/COIV/HAQ2V3ZS/FRWCOIVHAQ2V3ZS.SMALL.jpg InventorManAlways Ham radio is cool, but it can be very nerve-wracking to talk to someone on ham radio. Talking to someone on ham radio is commonly known as a 'QSO' or a 'contact'.  Although it can seem really scary at first, you won't regret a moment of it. And after a few 'contacts', you'll be wanting to make more ...
By: InventorManAlways

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:30:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Speaker-Car-Head-Unit-Boombox/
5 Speaker Car Head Unit Boombox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/1PAY/HAQ3COVF/FOC1PAYHAQ3COVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/1PAY/HAQ3COVF/FOC1PAYHAQ3COVF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/1PAY/HAQ3COVF/FOC1PAYHAQ3COVF.SMALL.jpg technovative I built this 20+ pound monstrosity in 2005 for my Mother who was working in a noisy industrial environment and needed some audio umph to enjoy her tunes. I had built a couple of boxy rectilinear 80's style portables to wrap old car stereos and speakers in before and wanted to design something more s...
By: technovative

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 03:53:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Radio-Controlled-Hydrogen-Blimp/
Arduino-Radio Controlled Hydrogen Blimp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/JSV1/HAQ3308W/FTIJSV1HAQ3308W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/JSV1/HAQ3308W/FTIJSV1HAQ3308W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/JSV1/HAQ3308W/FTIJSV1HAQ3308W.SMALL.jpg btimar This details the construction of the remote-controlled blimp I built. Here's a short video of it flying: The blimp is controlled by a transmitter on the ground, operated by a human. There are three control levers-- one for each motor, and one for the servo that rotates the axis they're att...
By: btimar

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:44:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steam-Radio/
The Steam Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/H5IZ/HAVGJWX8/FI2H5IZHAVGJWX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/H5IZ/HAVGJWX8/FI2H5IZHAVGJWX8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/H5IZ/HAVGJWX8/FI2H5IZHAVGJWX8.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Hello Steampunkers, dear friends This time I explain you how to build in some easy steps a unique Steampunk Radio with a glowing "Vacuum Tube" on the top. All the parts I used, exept the broken radio, are from the junk yard. The broken radio I bought from a friend for 1 buck. It was demounted and t...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 01:35:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Emergency-Solar-Radio/
$3 Emergency Solar Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/U89B/GLFU0MLV/F5FU89BGLFU0MLV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/U89B/GLFU0MLV/F5FU89BGLFU0MLV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/U89B/GLFU0MLV/F5FU89BGLFU0MLV.SMALL.jpg JoshuaZimmerman In honor of all my good friends still over in Japan I've decided to create an Instructable for a $3 Emergency Solar Radio.  It's a great thing in case of tsunami, nuclear melt down, or zombie invasion.  Plus it's really cute when put into an Altoids tin. My plan is to send this as a (slightly) joke...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:25:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Boomcase-Mimic/
Boomcase Mimic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/PMCB/H8I45EDN/F1FPMCBH8I45EDN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/PMCB/H8I45EDN/F1FPMCBH8I45EDN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/PMCB/H8I45EDN/F1FPMCBH8I45EDN.SMALL.jpg jm31181 Hey everyone.  I just wanted to share my version of the popular Boomcase.  I didn't want to drop over 500 dollars for one so I made my own.  Materials cost me about 50 bucks, and labor was two weeks, mainly waiting for parts to arrive. Majority of the items are reused from a thrift store or I harnes...
By: jm31181

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:24:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-FM-Transmitter/
Hacking FM Transmitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/4TS9/H7UQQX8C/FGE4TS9H7UQQX8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/4TS9/H7UQQX8C/FGE4TS9H7UQQX8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/4TS9/H7UQQX8C/FGE4TS9H7UQQX8C.SMALL.jpg raikut In this instructable i am going to shed light on a FM transmitter i had purchased from ebay a month ago. After purchasing this gadget i was happy for a couple of days until i found out that there was some discrepancy in this gadget. Firstly i found out that the Gadget was powered by AAA batteries wh...
By: raikut

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 06:50:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Mobile-Model-Rocket-Launcher/
R/C Mobile (Model) Rocket Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/H5EQ/H742P4WU/FRNH5EQH742P4WU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/H5EQ/H742P4WU/FRNH5EQH742P4WU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/H5EQ/H742P4WU/FRNH5EQH742P4WU.SMALL.jpg tcone Project Overview A number of years ago, I bought a remote-controlled (R/C) four-wheeled robot base but didn't end up doing anything exciting with it beyond assembling it and driving it around in the dirt a little bit.  Eventually, my brother and I began discussing turning it into a mobile rocket la...
By: tcone

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:42:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Downloading-NOAA-satellite-images-cheaply-and-easi/
Downloading NOAA satellite images cheaply and easily - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/7MPT/H5TVBBBD/FOE7MPTH5TVBBBD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/7MPT/H5TVBBBD/FOE7MPTH5TVBBBD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/7MPT/H5TVBBBD/FOE7MPTH5TVBBBD.SMALL.jpg sdobbie This will show you how to download weather satellite images really cheaply and easily using easy to obtain parts. For this you will need: RTL SDR USB software defined radio. It costs around 20 pounds. get it here:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140803976327?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2...
By: sdobbie

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:30:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Audio-Chronograph-Station/
Steampunk Audio & Chronograph Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/CMMO/H5TUB0Q1/FVWCMMOH5TUB0Q1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/CMMO/H5TUB0Q1/FVWCMMOH5TUB0Q1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/CMMO/H5TUB0Q1/FVWCMMOH5TUB0Q1.SMALL.jpg badjer1 Thanks to all of your very creative designs and projeccts, you all have inspired me to build my own Steampunk Audio & Chronograph Station.  This project took me WAAAY longer than I anticipated and went way over budget, but once I got started, I found it hard to compromise and kept getting more ideas...
By: badjer1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:18:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Morse-Code-Touch-KeyerAutocoder/
Morse Code Touch Keyer/Autocoder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/BEVD/H5405ORE/FIBBEVDH5405ORE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/BEVD/H5405ORE/FIBBEVDH5405ORE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/BEVD/H5405ORE/FIBBEVDH5405ORE.SMALL.jpg zippetydooda I actually built this project some time ago but thought somebody might be able to use the idea.  I am a ham radio guy and got into it a little late in life when I retired and had the time.  I have my general license now and use phone (voice) most of the time but wanted to learn CW (Morse code) and...
By: zippetydooda

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:06:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-and-Arm-a-Scale-Model-Battleship-From-1/
How to Build and Arm a Scale Model Battleship From Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XHH2/H2MYDI7Q/F1SXHH2H2MYDI7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XHH2/H2MYDI7Q/F1SXHH2H2MYDI7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XHH2/H2MYDI7Q/F1SXHH2H2MYDI7Q.SMALL.jpg picklwg Welcome to the fascinating world of R/C BIG GUN Warship Combat. So what exactly is R/C Warship combat? It is a hobby where scale model warships, armed with low-pressure CO2 cannons, fire small ball bearings at an opposing ship.  When enough holes are put in the easily punctured balsa wood covered hu...
By: picklwg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 19:31:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproof-Solar-Powered-Boom-Box/
Waterproof Solar Powered Boom Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/ZIHD/H174KMP8/FSGZIHDH174KMP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/ZIHD/H174KMP8/FSGZIHDH174KMP8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/ZIHD/H174KMP8/FSGZIHDH174KMP8.SMALL.jpg noahw This is a go anywhere, power anything, music blasting stereo that will keep the party rocking even in the pouring rain.  Housed inside a waterproof, crushproof, kittenproof enclosure, this stereo uses a water resistant marine head unit, and water resistant marine component speakers.  It's powered by...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 14:32:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tool-Box-Boom-Box/
Tool Box Boom Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/Q5QY/H0KL7L0P/FL8Q5QYH0KL7L0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/Q5QY/H0KL7L0P/FL8Q5QYH0KL7L0P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/Q5QY/H0KL7L0P/FL8Q5QYH0KL7L0P.SMALL.jpg W1LL7 While at the park, sitting in the school parking lot, camping, or at the construction site, do you have to turn your car radio up loud and leave the windows open so you can make out the beat of the music? This instructable shows how I put external speakers in my truck so I can use them when outside....
By: W1LL7

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 14:34:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-18V-Battery-Stereo/
Homemade 18V Battery Stereo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/1XNA/H174IH6H/F9M1XNAH174IH6H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/1XNA/H174IH6H/F9M1XNAH174IH6H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/1XNA/H174IH6H/F9M1XNAH174IH6H.SMALL.jpg Shadow351 Bear with me here, This is my first instructable and I already built this but I thought I'd give it a go. First: Attempt at your own risk, don't hurt yourself and I am not responsible for any damages from anything that may occur. Motivation: I just recently purchased a 18V cordless tool set and cou...
By: Shadow351

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:24:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-an-RC-cars-unused-5th-channel/
Hack an RC car's unused 3rd channel! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SMALL.jpg joedog86 So, as we all know most remote control (RC) cars use only 2 channels on their remote control: one for forward and backward, another for left and right. What you may not know is that there is an unused third channel on most RC cars! Cheap cars such as the New Bright line found at places like WalMart ...
By: joedog86

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:06:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Picopter/
Picopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/1VUJ/GYN8W6Z3/FEB1VUJGYN8W6Z3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/1VUJ/GYN8W6Z3/FEB1VUJGYN8W6Z3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/1VUJ/GYN8W6Z3/FEB1VUJGYN8W6Z3.SMALL.jpg frank26080115 It's a tiny quadrotor helicopter! Update Feb 25 2012: Warning, I may have discovered a bug inside the CadSoft EAGLE 6.1.0 software that may make the PCB look slightly different. My design files are meant for 5.11 so use that instead. You have been warned. Main Features: X mode flying MP...
By: frank26080115

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:56:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/New-life-out-of-a-busted-1930s-radio/
Restoration - New life out of a busted 1930's radio conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/IZNW/GXHJ5BS9/FKZIZNWGXHJ5BS9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/IZNW/GXHJ5BS9/FKZIZNWGXHJ5BS9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/IZNW/GXHJ5BS9/FKZIZNWGXHJ5BS9.SMALL.jpg nickademuss First of all let me point out that this $35.00 Western Royal console radio was broken, and in my assessment would cost more to repair than to convert into a classy good sounding radio. I was at my local thrift store a few months ago and saw this radio, its case was not in too bad a shape, but when ...
By: nickademuss

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:10:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-incredible-Steampunk-Radio/
The incredible Steampunk Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/P4P8/GX3M7ZAD/F21P4P8GX3M7ZAD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/P4P8/GX3M7ZAD/F21P4P8GX3M7ZAD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/P4P8/GX3M7ZAD/F21P4P8GX3M7ZAD.SMALL.jpg Horatius.Steam Based on a USW - Receiver Kit and the idea to have a Radio with a really good sound I decided to make a radio wit a special speaker system. The Radio is incredible because of its sound. The sound fills the whole room. Let´s see how to make it. The green "tube" looks like the old "magic eyes". T...
By: Horatius.Steam

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2012 07:55:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-The-Spy-Video-Trakr-With-Frickin-Laser-Be/
Hacking The Spy Video Trakr With Frickin' Laser Beams...And Missiles! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/3YHN/GW88TOLY/FQG3YHNGW88TOLY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/3YHN/GW88TOLY/FQG3YHNGW88TOLY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/3YHN/GW88TOLY/FQG3YHNGW88TOLY.SMALL.jpg KRA5H Courtesy of CPT Hans. I bought a USB-powered foam missile launcher, which has pan & tilt, and even a targeting laser! I'm powering it from the Trakr's internal USB port, and controlling it with the GPIO lines. The original control board was quite sophisticated It has an IC that receives USB...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:27:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Redux/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/CY7P/GV0KL0M3/FW9CY7PGV0KL0M3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/CY7P/GV0KL0M3/FW9CY7PGV0KL0M3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/CY7P/GV0KL0M3/FW9CY7PGV0KL0M3.SMALL.jpg royshearer A collection of radio hacks by Level 2 students of Product Design at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD). All students were given a Sony portable radio and asked to add value by redesigning it for a new application. Here you will find out how to replicate the prototypes they made...
By: royshearer

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:52:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Radio-Computer-Tower/
Vintage Radio Computer Tower. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/EYAU/GW4I0PHG/F22EYAUGW4I0PHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/EYAU/GW4I0PHG/F22EYAUGW4I0PHG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/EYAU/GW4I0PHG/F22EYAUGW4I0PHG.SMALL.jpg longwinters This was a fun project because it was quite easy, when the case was done all you had to do was add the doo dads and you get a fun looking housing for your tower. The work involved took about 40 hours about 6 were wasted on some stuff I decided to reject as unacceptable. The Radio dial is a home co...
By: longwinters

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:02:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Slidebeye-Radio-Penney/
Slidebeye Radio- Penney - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/UVSX/GVOX0TZU/FQBUVSXGVOX0TZU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/UVSX/GVOX0TZU/FQBUVSXGVOX0TZU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/UVSX/GVOX0TZU/FQBUVSXGVOX0TZU.SMALL.jpg akennedy13 This is Penney. She is part of the Slidebeye radio family. She is sleek, made of cardboard and wood. A no frills kinda gal. If she’s not your cuppa tea that’s quite all right, there is a whole family, Dave, Robert, Levi and Patricia. All you have to do is look into the grill design and the slidebeye...
By: akennedy13

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 13:46:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-the-Spy-Video-Trakr-II/
Hacking the Spy Video Trakr II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/9V4A/GW3X8NJ3/FF89V4AGW3X8NJ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/9V4A/GW3X8NJ3/FF89V4AGW3X8NJ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/9V4A/GW3X8NJ3/FF89V4AGW3X8NJ3.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In the previous Instructable, "Hacking the Spy Video Trakr" (http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-the-Spy-Video-Trakr/), you learned how to open up the Trakr and install male headers in the GPIO connections on the circuit board. You also learned how to write, compile, and install a short program ...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:03:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Redux-How-to-embed-a-radio-in-a-scarf/
Radio Redux: How to embed a radio in a scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/S5GF/GVUWZ5UP/FM2S5GFGVUWZ5UP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/S5GF/GVUWZ5UP/FM2S5GFGVUWZ5UP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/S5GF/GVUWZ5UP/FM2S5GFGVUWZ5UP.SMALL.jpg madeleinewilson This Instructable is a guide for how to embed an average consumer radio in a scarf. I named it the Snugsounds radio and I developed the idea for a university project. There are things I would change about the radio now but here is how I went about its creation. Materials you will need: - average co...
By: madeleinewilson

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 07:15:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/GetUnderTheSkin-Hacking-and-Making-Sensory-Toy/
'GetUnderTheSkin' - Hacking and Making Sensory Toy Style Radio. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/RMF6/GVP28YCR/FN6RMF6GVP28YCR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/RMF6/GVP28YCR/FN6RMF6GVP28YCR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/RMF6/GVP28YCR/FN6RMF6GVP28YCR.SMALL.jpg LynseyBrownlow This document will show you how to make a 'GetUnderTheSkin' Radio that I designed as part of a University project. We were given the task to redesign a radio using existing components from one we were given. I began by designing this around a character who would value this product. However, as my d...
By: LynseyBrownlow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:15:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-a-radio-for-climbing-and-adventure-activit/
Altitune: Hacking a radio for climbing and adventure activities - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/1L68/GVSACY55/FG91L68GVSACY55.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/1L68/GVSACY55/FG91L68GVSACY55.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/1L68/GVSACY55/FG91L68GVSACY55.SMALL.jpg fish.fingercorp The Following Intractable will guide you through the steps to making a robust compact radio. The radio was made for a second year product design project at the University of Dundee. The Sony Radio The Radio I hacked was the "Sony ICFS22" which is a "Personal Radio" it's a pretty cheap radio (abou...
By: fish.fingercorp

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 20:36:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Amplify-Radio/
'Amplify' : Radio Hack. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SMALL.jpg JackGFisher ‘Amplify’ is a revolutionary device that allows you to turn your guitar amplifier, into a radio in seconds! Whether you’re a guitar nut, roadie, or just fancy a change from your typical radio to get the traffic reports, Amplify is perfect. It’s small enough to throw in your bag, and elegant in its o...
By: JackGFisher

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:31:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-22/
Connection - Lift, Lock, Listen. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/QKMK/GVP29B6G/FZ9QKMKGVP29B6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/QKMK/GVP29B6G/FZ9QKMKGVP29B6G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/QKMK/GVP29B6G/FZ9QKMKGVP29B6G.SMALL.jpg jleslie2 In this instructable I will run through step by step how I created my radio for my Second Year University project. We were given a brief to hack a small portable sony radio and create a re-designed radio to accommodate for a specific chosen user. This radio is designed for my 93 year old grandmother...
By: jleslie2

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 03:43:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/GTO-Radio-Hacking-a-radio-for-nostalgic-motorist/
GTO Radio : Hacking a radio for nostalgic motorists - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/AE2Z/GVRX4JD8/F5DAE2ZGVRX4JD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/AE2Z/GVRX4JD8/F5DAE2ZGVRX4JD8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/AE2Z/GVRX4JD8/F5DAE2ZGVRX4JD8.SMALL.jpg JThomson9 The GTO radio is designed to bring classic American muscle and the powerful presence of radio together in one easy to use product. Its carefully selected materials have been chosen to create an aesthetically pleasing yet user friendly radio. With this step by step guide, you too can build a radio li...
By: JThomson9

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 07:12:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Up-Beat-Radio/
Up Beat Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/H6UQ/GVP291WF/FR8H6UQGVP291WF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/H6UQ/GVP291WF/FR8H6UQGVP291WF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/H6UQ/GVP291WF/FR8H6UQGVP291WF.SMALL.jpg mvalentine3 This radio was designed for a University project. We were to chose a target market and then design the radio to suit that market. I chose to design my radio for people living in Indian slums so they can get important medical information.  Exploded View This is an exploded drawing of the radio and...
By: mvalentine3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 05:27:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-a-vintage-radio-tuner-string/
Fix a vintage radio tuner string - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/CFM4/GVKGJHJI/F6TCFM4GVKGJHJI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/CFM4/GVKGJHJI/F6TCFM4GVKGJHJI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/CFM4/GVKGJHJI/F6TCFM4GVKGJHJI.SMALL.jpg monkeywidget There's already some very nice tutorials on vintage radios, but I had a specific problem:   the radio turns on the radio makes noise, and gets louder with the volume knob but turning the tuning knob does not move the needle or change the station Fortunately this can be solved: we have ...
By: monkeywidget

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:16:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginners-Guide-to-Radio-Control-Airplanes/
Beginners Guide to Radio Control Airplanes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/FU79/FQCTLAGC/FEZFU79FQCTLAGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/FU79/FQCTLAGC/FEZFU79FQCTLAGC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/FU79/FQCTLAGC/FEZFU79FQCTLAGC.SMALL.jpg nickademuss This instructable is intended to familiarize you with the basic workings of Radio controlled aircraft. It is not a complete guide to everything about the subject, its intended to inform the reader on what is involved and help you choose the right aircraft for you. I grew up around this hobby, my Da...
By: nickademuss

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:00:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-the-Spy-Video-Trakr/
Hacking the Spy Video Trakr - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/6UR2/GV0RRLGA/F2G6UR2GV0RRLGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/6UR2/GV0RRLGA/F2G6UR2GV0RRLGA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/6UR2/GV0RRLGA/F2G6UR2GV0RRLGA.SMALL.jpg KRA5H The Trakr is a remote controlled robot equipped with a microphone and color video camera, speaker, a near infrared LED for night vision, an SD memory card slot for recording audio/video and 8MB of on board memory for storing downloadable and user designed programs. The remote control unit has contro...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:20:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Attaching-a-Line-In-to-an-old-Philips-Radio-Casset/
Attaching a Line-In to an old Philips Radio Cassette Recorder - (model number DR193) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/RWLI/GTQ7F2KY/FG6RWLIGTQ7F2KY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/RWLI/GTQ7F2KY/FG6RWLIGTQ7F2KY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/RWLI/GTQ7F2KY/FG6RWLIGTQ7F2KY.SMALL.jpg ab727 This is a write up of how I attached a line in to an old radio cassette recorder. I had an old Philips Radio Cassette Recorder (model number DR193). The radio was for MW and SW frequencies. The cassette player and the radio no longer worked. The single speaker worked - this I knew only by the noise...
By: ab727

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:11:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aliens-APC-Radio-Controlled/
Aliens APC - Radio Controlled - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/YTQA/GS3BED2R/FC7YTQAGS3BED2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/YTQA/GS3BED2R/FC7YTQAGS3BED2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/YTQA/GS3BED2R/FC7YTQAGS3BED2R.SMALL.jpg simonhaydn “Independently targetting particle-beam phalanx. Whap! Fry half a city with this puppy. We got tactical smart-missiles, phased-plasma pulse-rifles, RPG's. We got sonic eee-lectronic ballbreakers, we got nukes, we got knives...sharp sticks…” You know the rest and everybody loves the scene where the ...
By: simonhaydn

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 13:32:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/air-variable-capacitor-from-scrap-aluminum-sheets/
air variable capacitor from scrap aluminum sheets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/IOE6/FYTCOV8U/FWDIOE6FYTCOV8U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/IOE6/FYTCOV8U/FWDIOE6FYTCOV8U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/IOE6/FYTCOV8U/FWDIOE6FYTCOV8U.SMALL.jpg Jezan I was building a crystal set for my son, but it came to a halt. When i found out that i have no variable capacitor in my pile of junk.Scavenging one from an old radio was not an option. Since most of new radios uses analog tuning. And the ones with air variable capacitors are very rare, and are coll...
By: Jezan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:46:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Transform-a-cheap-RC-Transmitter-with-Custom-Firmw/
Transform a cheap RC Transmitter with Custom Firmware - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/CHF0/GOHMB91R/FMZCHF0GOHMB91R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/CHF0/GOHMB91R/FMZCHF0GOHMB91R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/CHF0/GOHMB91R/FMZCHF0GOHMB91R.SMALL.jpg hivoltage The Turnigy 9x is a cheap Chinese radio transmitter widely sold by hobby king and other retailers under a variety of names. This is a computerized radio transmitter and is already a great deal for the price ($53 currently) and pretty capable if you can figure out how to use the stock firmware. The m...
By: hivoltage

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2011 12:52:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rebuilding-an-old-AM-radio/
Rebuilding an old AM radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/ZUTR/GMVSCQEI/F9VZUTRGMVSCQEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/ZUTR/GMVSCQEI/F9VZUTRGMVSCQEI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/ZUTR/GMVSCQEI/F9VZUTRGMVSCQEI.SMALL.jpg knife141 What could be better this Fall than listening to the ball game on an old vintage AM radio?  This instructable focuses on how I rebuilt an old, non-working pre-1942 AM radio. I won't attempt to get into radio theory in this instructable, nor attempt to provide troubleshooting info on all that can go...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:36:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Wifi-radio/
Build your own Wifi radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/AZZH/GLFUDRE7/FQUAZZHGLFUDRE7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/AZZH/GLFUDRE7/FQUAZZHGLFUDRE7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/AZZH/GLFUDRE7/FQUAZZHGLFUDRE7.SMALL.jpg janw The internet hosts lots and lots of online radiostreams, most of them with a certain theme, ranging from old time classics to Tibetian riverdancing. I must admit that I love to listen to them while I'm building stuff, as I can choose the music I like without listening to the same cd's over and ove...
By: janw

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:07:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-AM-Transmitter/
Easy AM Transmitter! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SMALL.jpg jensenr30 You are going to build an AM radio transmitter AND you will be shown how it works. When you finish your radio, it will look something like mine in the picture above. I have attached the PDF file in the last step to this Inst'able for those without a pro membership. Parts and Prep (Small Stuff) ...
By: jensenr30

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jan 2011 13:53:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Brain-Controlled-RC-Helicopter/
Brain-Controlled RC Helicopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/6NMO/GHFK85A1/FAL6NMOGHFK85A1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/6NMO/GHFK85A1/FAL6NMOGHFK85A1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/6NMO/GHFK85A1/FAL6NMOGHFK85A1.SMALL.jpg puzzlebox This Instructable will show you how take a Radio Controller Helicopter and modify the remote control hardware such that it can be operated by free, open source computer software and flown based on brainwave measurements of concentration and relaxation taken by consumer-grade EEG headsets. The ...
By: puzzlebox

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:29:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-animatronics-make-your-awesome-costumes-m/
Arduino animatronics- make your awesome costumes more awesome! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/M9HG/GF069NR1/F3HM9HGGF069NR1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/M9HG/GF069NR1/F3HM9HGGF069NR1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/M9HG/GF069NR1/F3HM9HGGF069NR1.SMALL.jpg Honus Here's how to add lights, sound and action to your favorite Halloween project using the open source Arduino microcontroller. Arduino is easy to learn to use and it opens up a whole new world for costume builders and creature creators. If you want to learn how to connect wires, servos, LEDs and use s...
By: Honus

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:42:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ghostbusters-MT500-Radio-with-Bluetooth-upgrade/
Ghostbusters MT500 Radio with Bluetooth upgrade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/SWC8/GGPFB85H/FT1SWC8GGPFB85H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/SWC8/GGPFB85H/FT1SWC8GGPFB85H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/SWC8/GGPFB85H/FT1SWC8GGPFB85H.SMALL.jpg coryalex Project Purpose:  Allow Ghostbusters costumers to answer phone calls made to their Bluetooth capable cell phone without breaking character. Video demonstration of modified MT500:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_FZpVC3boo Materials needed to build Bluetooth-enabled MT500:   1 – Motorola MT500 Rad...
By: coryalex

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:42:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-automation-server-with-router/
Home automation server with router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/6T9F/GFRWR9D3/F2U6T9FGFRWR9D3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/6T9F/GFRWR9D3/F2U6T9FGFRWR9D3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/6T9F/GFRWR9D3/F2U6T9FGFRWR9D3.SMALL.jpg mrx23dot Turn a cheap router into a home automation server! This project will allow you to switch outlets/lights from your iPhone, or any browser. You will also be able to send out serial commands remotely. This project is based on SmartLinc. http://www.smarthome.com/2412N/SmartLinc-INSTEON-Central-Control...
By: mrx23dot

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2010 07:38:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Tube-Radio-Restoration-MP3-Upgrade/
Vintage Tube Radio & MP3 Upgrade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/55NR/GFRWQJB5/F1755NRGFRWQJB5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/55NR/GFRWQJB5/F1755NRGFRWQJB5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/55NR/GFRWQJB5/F1755NRGFRWQJB5.SMALL.jpg M3talhead This i'ble will take you though the restoration of a vintage tube radio to near-original condition and in the process, upgrade it to play to MP3s with a low cost, easy to build AM transmitter. This project does not rely on making permanent changes or modifications beyond cosmetic repair and is a gr...
By: M3talhead

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Nov 2010 05:10:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-1950s-wireless-into-a-portable-ipod-speaker/
Turn a 1950s wireless into a portable ipod speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/93RM/G9BWNUVG/F2893RMG9BWNUVG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/93RM/G9BWNUVG/F2893RMG9BWNUVG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/93RM/G9BWNUVG/F2893RMG9BWNUVG.SMALL.jpg sladek This instructable shows the steps I took to turn a circa 1950 radio into a portable speaker system, suitable for any MP3 player. We picked up this radio from the local antique shop for just £3. The internals don't work anymore, though they sure do look cool. The total cost of everything was around...
By: sladek

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