http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 19:39:49 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-board-of-many-ping-pong-balls/
Another board of many ping-pong balls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SMALL.jpg Djandco What do you get when you add one Arduino, some shift registers, a few transistors and a handful of LED's to somebody with way too much time on his hands? The simple answer is Another board of many ping pong balls! Although this is not completed yet, read on to find out why.... But to give you a hea...
By: Djandco

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 14:43:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/4x4x4-RGB-LED-Cube/
4x4x4 RGB LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 A while ago, when I first started using Arduino, my first project was a 4x4x4 LED cube, I built it from a Guide I found here in Instructables, I didn't know anything about programming, and little about electronics, yet I was able to build it and make it work, I didn't know how it worked but it did! ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:29:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/18-Round-Infinity-Mirror-Kit/
18" Round LED Infinity Mirror Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/SLQ4/HAQ3D9JQ/FR5SLQ4HAQ3D9JQ.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems This Instructable covers building of a Chromation Systems 18" Round Infinity Mirror Kit, utilizing a 48 Channel Mono / 16 Channel RGB LED Controller to control 5mm common anode RGB LEDs, 32x along the outside and an optional 16x positioned in the rear mirror. While most of the frame comes already as...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:06:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-VGA-cord-of-CAT5-cable/
Make your own VGA cord of CAT5 cable! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/NO9F/FEJ2G9GY/F50NO9FFEJ2G9GY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/NO9F/FEJ2G9GY/F50NO9FFEJ2G9GY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/NO9F/FEJ2G9GY/F50NO9FFEJ2G9GY.SMALL.jpg mlandgraaf As most of you know, getting a descent length of VGA monitor cable is a costly thing. With this instructable I'll show you how to make a 15m long VGA cable, out of plain ol' CAT5 network cable. Strip you filthy cable you! Strip! To make life a bit easier, strip of about an inch of the CAT5 oute...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2008 14:37:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Sculpture/
RGB LED Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/DWH7/H9G0WAVL/FJSDWH7H9G0WAVL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/DWH7/H9G0WAVL/FJSDWH7H9G0WAVL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/DWH7/H9G0WAVL/FJSDWH7H9G0WAVL.SMALL.jpg amartinez39 I decided to post this project to enter the Instructable Design Competition and the Make It Glow Contest. This is a logo that my friend designed for his band (Rhyme & Reason). He gave me the opportunity to bring his band logo to life. The logo is made out of plywood covered with black vinyl, 380 RGB...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:26:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurora-48/
Aurora 48 - 48 RGB LED Sequencer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/5T5Z/H7A8PEET/F1N5T5ZH7A8PEET.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/5T5Z/H7A8PEET/F1N5T5ZH7A8PEET.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/5T5Z/H7A8PEET/F1N5T5ZH7A8PEET.SMALL.jpg ledartist Aurora 48 is a compact and thin profile full-color LED sequencer. It's built entirely with surface mount components, so the profile is nice and clean.  Features Capable of individually controlling 48 Full color LEDs. Each LED can be faded in 7 bit per channel - 2,097,152 colors. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:46:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Much-Larger-Board-of-Many-Ping-Pong-Balls/
The Much Larger Board of Many Ping-Pong Balls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/O65C/H5JVXLQK/FIOO65CH5JVXLQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/O65C/H5JVXLQK/FIOO65CH5JVXLQK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/O65C/H5JVXLQK/FIOO65CH5JVXLQK.SMALL.jpg DaShroom THIS HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO THE LED AND LASER CUTTER COMPETITIONS, PLEASE VOTE FOR ME :-D Ok, you saw the 8x8 board, now prepare yourself for the 16x32 awesomeness that is about to ensue. I cannot apologise enough for the video quality, but I am still using my phone as a camera until I ha...
By: DaShroom

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 05:58:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mood-Lamp-with-Arduino/
Mood Lamp with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/04YU/H4AGE6S5/FYP04YUH4AGE6S5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/04YU/H4AGE6S5/FYP04YUH4AGE6S5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/04YU/H4AGE6S5/FYP04YUH4AGE6S5.SMALL.jpg ricardouvina Hi! In this tutorial you will learn to make a mood lamp with arduino. I know that you may have seen a lot of mood lamp projects with arduino, but I wasn't very satisfied with them because they all change the color very abruptly. So, I decided to make a smooth mood lamp and I also made it to turn on ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:10:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Ceiling-Mood-Light-with-Hacked-IR-Remote-C/
RGB LED Ceiling Mood Light with Hacked IR Remote Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/4VEN/H3Z3P36L/FCH4VENH3Z3P36L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/4VEN/H3Z3P36L/FCH4VENH3Z3P36L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/4VEN/H3Z3P36L/FCH4VENH3Z3P36L.SMALL.jpg ajax_electronics This instructable documents the design and construction of a giant RGB LED ceiling light, controlled by a hacked GE remote control. After building a couple smaller RGB lamps, I decided I wanted to see how far I could take the concept.  The control circuitry is basically the same, it's just a matter...
By: ajax_electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 18:11:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rave-Rover-Mobile-Dance-Stage/
Rave Rover - Mobile Dance Stage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/E7UV/GS3BEMX2/FSME7UVGS3BEMX2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/E7UV/GS3BEMX2/FSME7UVGS3BEMX2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/E7UV/GS3BEMX2/FSME7UVGS3BEMX2.SMALL.jpg cwilliamson8 Rave Rover was designed and built to be a portable dance platform for parties, raves, and any other trouble we can get into! I will go into as much detail as I can explaining the entire build process, and where to find parts and other accessories. Be sure to check out more information, including par...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:00:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-and-cheap-DIY-ambilight/
Simple and cheap DIY ambilight. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/L7Q8/GQRBNX98/FTVL7Q8GQRBNX98.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/L7Q8/GQRBNX98/FTVL7Q8GQRBNX98.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/L7Q8/GQRBNX98/FTVL7Q8GQRBNX98.SMALL.jpg yonsje This instructable will show you how to make a simple and cheap ambilight system for your PC! This simple system can be used with the AtmoWin software, or using the AtmoLight plugin in VLC (media player) , it connects to your PC using the standard USB connection on your arduino. It has only one chann...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:54:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Glass-Desk/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/OG2Q/GQOPTQL1/FEAOG2QGQOPTQL1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/OG2Q/GQOPTQL1/FEAOG2QGQOPTQL1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/OG2Q/GQOPTQL1/FEAOG2QGQOPTQL1.SMALL.jpg lagrasta After being given a frosted glass top desk at work, I thought it would be cool to set up some led powered visual notifications. I coded up a crude NodeJS server to listen for incoming events and a Growl "notification style" to send commands to some BlinkM lights.  What I used: * Ikea Galant des...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:43:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurora-9-bar-The-Essence-of-Aurora/
Aurora 9 bar - The Essence of Aurora - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/YKUW/GQ5QCG0O/FMSYKUWGQ5QCG0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/YKUW/GQ5QCG0O/FMSYKUWGQ5QCG0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/YKUW/GQ5QCG0O/FMSYKUWGQ5QCG0O.SMALL.jpg ledartist Since the introduction of Aurora 9x18, I received many requests for the kits and PCBs. I'm still quite undecided about making those available for a few reasons. However I really want other LED lovers (ok that might sound too much :) to be able to build one themselves. So I came up with Aurora 9 bar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:57:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Locket/
Magic Locket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/LF8D/GPBDIM9Q/F2OLF8DGPBDIM9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/LF8D/GPBDIM9Q/F2OLF8DGPBDIM9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/LF8D/GPBDIM9Q/F2OLF8DGPBDIM9Q.SMALL.jpg mikhalchuk This microcontroller-enhanced locket makes a great present and in this instructable you will find how to build your own. While implementing this project you will also learn all basic things required to program PICAXE-08 microcontroller and find out how to get 3 PWM channels from a microcontrolle...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2011 23:20:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aurora-9x18-RGB-LED-art/
Aurora 9x18 RGB LED art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FU1/O041/GOW3YC37/FU1O041GOW3YC37.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FU1/O041/GOW3YC37/FU1O041GOW3YC37.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FU1/O041/GOW3YC37/FU1O041GOW3YC37.SMALL.jpg ledartist *** Check out my blog for updated version of this project and more! *** My obsession of LEDs has led me to this. Aurora 9x18 is a thing of beauty (if I can say so myself) - has 162 RGB-LEDs in a circular configuration. The color of each circle is controlled by a microcontroller using a twisted form...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:49:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lampduino-an-8x8-RGB-Floor-Lamp/
Lampduino - an 8x8 RGB Floor Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/MN9B/GLFUD856/FNJMN9BGLFUD856.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/MN9B/GLFUD856/FNJMN9BGLFUD856.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/MN9B/GLFUD856/FNJMN9BGLFUD856.SMALL.jpg lincomatic Lampduino is a computer-controlled free-standing floor lamp, comprised of an 8x8 RGB LED matrix. The lamp stands 45" high and 18" wide.  Light emanates from both sides.  It has various display modes, as well as an included editor for creating animations.  The lamp is controlled via an application ru...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:33:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/n00tron-3D-Spherical-Display-Interactive-Exhibit/
n00tron 3D Spherical Volumetric Display - Interactive Exhibit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/58BM/GGMMM01J/FNZ58BMGGMMM01J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/58BM/GGMMM01J/FNZ58BMGGMMM01J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/58BM/GGMMM01J/FNZ58BMGGMMM01J.SMALL.jpg dan n00tron is a unique technology and art exhibit. Generative light art is created in the spherical volumetric display with complete interactivity.  Participants have realtime control of the display drawing algorithms using knobs and switches on the control panel. Great fun for all ages, learn about Pe...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:12:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Too-cool-Rainbow-Headband/
Too-cool Rainbow Headband - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FDU/JTBR/FVW1Z0PZ/FDUJTBRFVW1Z0PZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDU/JTBR/FVW1Z0PZ/FDUJTBRFVW1Z0PZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDU/JTBR/FVW1Z0PZ/FDUJTBRFVW1Z0PZ.SMALL.gif johncohn This project will help you create a halo of wild LED color whenever you go out I've been wearing one of these for two years at conferences, schools, burning man.. and Makerfaire and I always have happy people coming up to take a look. People will smile when you're wearing yours !   They smiled when ...
By: johncohn

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:35:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Infrared-Proximity-Sensing-Coffee-Table-Module/
Infrared Proximity Sensing Coffee Table Module & Color Changing Glowing Faucet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/FK4R/G962OJVN/FLLFK4RG962OJVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/FK4R/G962OJVN/FLLFK4RG962OJVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/FK4R/G962OJVN/FLLFK4RG962OJVN.SMALL.jpg grahmaustin This video can be found on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5n0rw8wo14 Check out the other one, and some other of my videos This is merely an instructable to explain how this device operates. I hope everything is not too obfuscated. This prototype consists of three 8x8” modules. Eac...
By: grahmaustin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 18:42:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-LED-Edge-lit-Desktop-Nameplate/
Awesome LED Edge-lit Desktop Nameplate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/IZW9/G68H8MB6/FKFIZW9G68H8MB6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/IZW9/G68H8MB6/FKFIZW9G68H8MB6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/IZW9/G68H8MB6/FKFIZW9G68H8MB6.SMALL.jpg klbrockmann You'd be hard pressed to an office with a desktop that doesn't have a nameplate. This DIY project transforms the classic engraved vinyl nameplate into a high tech piece of art. It’s the perfect way to spice up anyone's desk at home or at work. The concept of this project is simple; engrave a name o...
By: klbrockmann

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2010 05:09:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-tailllight-with-a-twist/
Bike taillight with a twist - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/WCJJ/G3TDVV2Y/F1CWCJJG3TDVV2Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/WCJJ/G3TDVV2Y/F1CWCJJG3TDVV2Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/WCJJ/G3TDVV2Y/F1CWCJJG3TDVV2Y.SMALL.jpg madworm Let's face it. Taillights are boring. At best they go 'blink blink - look at me! I'm blinking - woohoo' all the time. And they're always red. Very creative. We can do better than that, maybe not much, but still better than just 'blink blink'. I was riding my bike during new year celebrations and pe...
By: madworm

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:57:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-sunrise-and-sunset-lamp-with-LEDs/
A sunrise and sunset lamp with LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/582Y/G1BBE0R5/F1R582YG1BBE0R5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/582Y/G1BBE0R5/F1R582YG1BBE0R5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/582Y/G1BBE0R5/F1R582YG1BBE0R5.SMALL.jpg andyk75 You know it, in the winter time it is hard to get up, because it is dark outside and your body just won’t wake up in the middle of the night. So you can buy an alarm-clock that wakes you up with light. These devices are not as expensive as few years ago, but most of them look really ugly. On the oth...
By: andyk75

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