http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:19:28 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-Radio-the-easy-way/
FM Radio the easy way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/3TBK/HHS9SOEY/F2Y3TBKHHS9SOEY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/3TBK/HHS9SOEY/F2Y3TBKHHS9SOEY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/3TBK/HHS9SOEY/F2Y3TBKHHS9SOEY.SMALL.jpg verdelj Recently I bought an FM Reciver from ebay for about $3 is a RDA5807 from EIModule, no offense but their documentation is useless.  How ever it has an I2C interface and its compatible with the TEA5767. Sorry about the pics using my cellphone.       Specifications (1) RDA5807 FM Radio Modu...
By: verdelj

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:50:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Jammer/
Radio Jammer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJF/DXGT/F3HY3TUF/FJFDXGTF3HY3TUF.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJF/DXGT/F3HY3TUF/FJFDXGTF3HY3TUF.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJF/DXGT/F3HY3TUF/FJFDXGTF3HY3TUF.SMALL.jpg barri_kid This Item is a Radio Jammer. It sends out EM waves of a certain frequency.Before you enter:This item is illegal in certain locations. It is only demonstrating how these items work and what only a few dollars at a electronic store can build.This also Not a Cell phone jammer. Jamming a Cell phone is s...
By: barri_kid

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:20:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-revive-a-first-generation-Olympic-447-trans/
how to revive a first generation Olympic 447 portable transistor radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/MPT6/HHMHQRIQ/FYRMPT6HHMHQRIQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/MPT6/HHMHQRIQ/FYRMPT6HHMHQRIQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/MPT6/HHMHQRIQ/FYRMPT6HHMHQRIQ.SMALL.jpg ke4mcl **this instructable assumes that you have basic electronics knowledge, you can solder, and you have the ability to use basic hand tools.** in this instructable we'll be covering the basic rebuild of an early portable transistor radio. these big transistor radios where called "lunchbox radios" and w...
By: ke4mcl

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 07:53:28 PDT 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/make-a-microwave-gun-HERF-gun/
make a microwave gun (HERF gun) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/GH2F/GLHRYQ12/F7LGH2FGLHRYQ12.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/GH2F/GLHRYQ12/F7LGH2FGLHRYQ12.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/GH2F/GLHRYQ12/F7LGH2FGLHRYQ12.SMALL.jpg Jimmy Proton There are no instructables on making a HERF gun... until now. I saw one on YouTube and thought to my self "I have to have one" so I made one and here I will show you how.  -= DANGER: this instructable deals with high voltage and microwave radiation, don't attempt unless you know what you are doing,...
By: Jimmy Proton

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:58:32 PDT 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/How-to-Make-a-19-Police-Radio-Scanner/
How to Make a $19 Police Radio Scanner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/GCTO/HFONDD4C/FPLGCTOHFONDD4C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/GCTO/HFONDD4C/FPLGCTOHFONDD4C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/GCTO/HFONDD4C/FPLGCTOHFONDD4C.SMALL.jpg harrysand In this guide I will explain how to build an inexpensive SDR (software defined radio) that can be used to receive police, fire, taxi, and other digital radio transmissions. I will do my best to explain the steps in detail, and provide further resources to help along the way. For the radio enthusias...
By: harrysand

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:53:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-wifi-antenna/
Mobile wifi antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SMALL.jpg ROD917 Turn a external usb antenna into a mobile wifi antenna to get a better wifi signal. I work approximately 24 hours from my vehicle each week. I use my laptop while in my vehicle to access public wifi. My internal wifi antenna on my laptop computer does not get a good wifi signal. I purchased an exter...
By: ROD917

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:03:20 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...
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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/HomeMade-Metal-Detector/
Turn a calculator into a metal detector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/6IX4/F9AC3H0Q/FS26IX4F9AC3H0Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/6IX4/F9AC3H0Q/FS26IX4F9AC3H0Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/6IX4/F9AC3H0Q/FS26IX4F9AC3H0Q.SMALL.jpg RazorG606 I recently discovered a really cool method in using a few household items to make a HomeMade Metal Detector! Heres how to make your own! Heres a link to the video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G5HzeIl9cY What you need. All you need for this project is, an: AM Radio , some ta...
By: RazorG606

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:45:29 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...
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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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:30:08 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/Free_Electronic_Samples/
Free Electronic Samples - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/8V4M/FQR1X4LR/F808V4MFQR1X4LR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/8V4M/FQR1X4LR/F808V4MFQR1X4LR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/8V4M/FQR1X4LR/F808V4MFQR1X4LR.SMALL.jpg Plasmana Did you know that some manufactures and suppliers will give away some free samples of their produces to customers and engineers to test them on their projects? They are some rules you should know before you start getting free samples from the companies: You should never ask for more than you n...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Feb 2009 13:37:39 PST 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/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/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/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/Wireless-Altoids-Display/
Wireless Altoids Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/9INM/GC4GCFUA/FEN9INMGC4GCFUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/9INM/GC4GCFUA/FEN9INMGC4GCFUA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/9INM/GC4GCFUA/FEN9INMGC4GCFUA.SMALL.jpg Alexdlp This Instructable will show you how to modify an Altoids tin for a wireless 2x16 character display. Using an Altoids tin was inspired by the need to have a small yet protective enclosure for a pair of Xbee modules recently bought from Sparkfun. I purchased the Xbee Pro modules with external antenna...
By: Alexdlp

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:14:59 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

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 11:20:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-FM-radio-receiver-shield/
Arduino FM radio receiver shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/1WDG/GBUH3PF5/FNU1WDGGBUH3PF5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/1WDG/GBUH3PF5/FNU1WDGGBUH3PF5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/1WDG/GBUH3PF5/FNU1WDGGBUH3PF5.SMALL.jpg ZrvZ This Instructable will show you how to build your own FM radio receiver shield to be used with an Arduino board. The radio chip we are going to be using is the AR1010 on a breakoutboard found at Sparkfun or Electrokit and there will be code to get you up and running provided later on. We are going t...
By: ZrvZ

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:36:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Listen-to-Shortwave-Broadcasts-on-an-AM-Radio/
Listen to Shortwave Broadcasts on an AM Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FF8/934P/FXXPL03T/FF8934PFXXPL03T.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FF8/934P/FXXPL03T/FF8934PFXXPL03T.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FF8/934P/FXXPL03T/FF8934PFXXPL03T.SMALL.jpg Phil B The larger radio is my Sangean ATS-803A shortwave receiver. The smaller radio in the foreground is a travel alarm/AM-FM radio from the late 1980s. I converted it to receive shortwave frequencies between 4 and 9 MHz and used it that way for a while. You can make a like conversion on an AM radio yo...
By: Phil B

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