http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 05:16:41 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Scariac-Poor-Mans-Variable-Power-Controller/
The Scariac (Poor Mans Variable Power Controller) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/IBWS/HGH712KB/FMFIBWSHGH712KB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/IBWS/HGH712KB/FMFIBWSHGH712KB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/IBWS/HGH712KB/FMFIBWSHGH712KB.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Mixing water with electricity is risky, and can be lethal.  However, in this project we're using it to make one of the cheapest kinds of power controller.  The Scariac. http://www.thekingofrandom.com Watch the Video WARNING: This project is extremely dangerous and should only be attempted ...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:07:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-create-a-Science-Hack-Day/
How to create a Science Hack Day - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/EKOU/HFBK91CL/FB8EKOUHFBK91CL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/EKOU/HFBK91CL/FB8EKOUHFBK91CL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/EKOU/HFBK91CL/FB8EKOUHFBK91CL.SMALL.jpg arielwaldman (photo by Matt Biddulph) Science Hack Day is a 48-hour-all-night event where anyone excited about making weird, silly or serious things with science comes together in the same physical space to see what they can prototype within 24 consecutive hours. Designers, developers, scientists and anyone who...
By: arielwaldman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 21:47:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Wall-Interactive-Inflatable-Panel/
Bubble Wall | Interactive, Inflatable Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8EY6/HET1B0AE/FZC8EY6HET1B0AE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8EY6/HET1B0AE/FZC8EY6HET1B0AE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8EY6/HET1B0AE/FZC8EY6HET1B0AE.SMALL.jpg kickice82003 Bubble Wall | Breathing Wall Panel System Interactive, Inflatable, Playable Wall Brief Project Description This was an artistic piece installed for a digital fabrication show at the University of South Florida School of Architecture and Community Design. While this brief is specific to this panel,...
By: kickice82003

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:26:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Emergency-Phone-Charger-MacGyver-Style/
Make an Emergency Phone Charger - MacGyver Style! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SMALL.jpg The King of Random In this video, you'll learn how to "MacGyver" a 40 Watt Electrical Generator from a cordless drill and a few household items.  Here's how to charge a phone, illuminate small lights, and make electricity in a pinch. For more projects like this, check out www.thekingofrandom.com Watch the Video! ...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:15:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Anaerobic-Chamber-aka-glove-box/
DIY Anaerobic Chamber (aka glove box) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/CYXV/HCJNWGT1/F1TCYXVHCJNWGT1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/CYXV/HCJNWGT1/F1TCYXVHCJNWGT1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/CYXV/HCJNWGT1/F1TCYXVHCJNWGT1.SMALL.jpg ponckk This DIY Anaerobic chamber was designed and built to grow cultures of Geobacter Sulfurreducens bacteria, to do research and experimentation  on my Microbial Fuel Cell project called "BactElecTric". It is important to state the fact that this is piece of equipment intended to be used in a Bio Safety...
By: ponckk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:54:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Real-Working-Speaker-for-Under-100/
Make a Real Working Speaker for Under $1.00! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/MMRO/HCB8KMY6/FYMMMROHCB8KMY6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/MMRO/HCB8KMY6/FYMMMROHCB8KMY6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/MMRO/HCB8KMY6/FYMMMROHCB8KMY6.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Here's how to make a real working paper plate speaker for under $1.00! Watch the Video! $1 Paper Plate Speaker? Back in 2007, YouTube user HouseholdHacker posted a parody video on how to make a High-Def speaker for under a buck. MythBusters took on the challenge and busted it. Although t...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:22:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Amazing--Graceful-Egg-Drop-Contraption/
Amazing & Graceful Egg Drop Contraption - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/9FS2/FGMZ67BC/FJD9FS2FGMZ67BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/9FS2/FGMZ67BC/FJD9FS2FGMZ67BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/9FS2/FGMZ67BC/FJD9FS2FGMZ67BC.SMALL.jpg wkl Recently my AP Physics class was assigned the egg drop project. After experimenting with a few designs I found one that works very well and looks good too. Although some of the restrictions for the classic egg drop project vary, some of the same prinicples found in this design might be applied to ...
By: wkl

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 May 2008 01:58:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Hail-Pad-without-any-Styrofoam-or-Foil/
Make a Hail-Pad without any Styrofoam or Foil! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/1VR7/HBNXWW62/FGT1VR7HBNXWW62.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/1VR7/HBNXWW62/FGT1VR7HBNXWW62.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/1VR7/HBNXWW62/FGT1VR7HBNXWW62.SMALL.jpg 3ddementor In accordance to one of the Citizen Science challenges from SciStarter.com,  it describes to create an inexpensive and efficient type of hail-pad for organizations such as the CoCoRaHS, that can accurately display the size, orientation and number of hailstones throughout a hailstorm. This challenge ...
By: 3ddementor

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 23:42:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Light-Fountain-a-Bioluminescent-Hourglass/
The Light Fountain: a Bioluminescent Hourglass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/6XUK/HBNXUZFW/F5N6XUKHBNXUZFW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/6XUK/HBNXUZFW/F5N6XUKHBNXUZFW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/6XUK/HBNXUZFW/F5N6XUKHBNXUZFW.SMALL.jpg Patrik Imagine having a lamp that requires no energy and turns off on its own. Also imagine having a pet that won't die without your constant supervision. These come together in the bioluminescent hourglass! Bioluminescence is the ability of organisms to emit light, and has independently evolved in severa...
By: Patrik

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 23:59:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Turn-Spare-Pocket-Change-into-DIY-Batteries/
How to Make Batteries From Spare Change - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/FGBI/HAVGJYI6/FB1FGBIHAVGJYI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/FGBI/HAVGJYI6/FB1FGBIHAVGJYI6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/FGBI/HAVGJYI6/FB1FGBIHAVGJYI6.SMALL.jpg The King of Random See The Video! What's a penny worth these days?  Not much, but could there be some free energy hidden inside your spare pennies? You'd be surprised! Watch the video to learn how you can put together stacks of pennies to form makeshift batteries that can drive small-current devices like LEDs a...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Jan 2013 16:07:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simulated-Liquid-Nitrogen-for-next-to-NOTHING/
"Home Made" Liquid Nitrogen, for next to nothing! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/L5AQ/FMEGA05Q/F1QL5AQFMEGA05Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/L5AQ/FMEGA05Q/F1QL5AQFMEGA05Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/L5AQ/FMEGA05Q/F1QL5AQFMEGA05Q.SMALL.jpg rerat Or, poor man's liquid nitrogen. I'm in college, but unfortunately no chem classes, nor do I have the money for a Dewar's of my own to have filled. I heard of this technique from a friend of a teacher's son's maid..or something, it was a while ago. Full credit for this idea belongs to wbeaty over ar ...
By: rerat

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:40:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tornado-Machine/
Tornado Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/H369/HAVCQ8EC/FDZH369HAVCQ8EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/H369/HAVCQ8EC/FDZH369HAVCQ8EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/H369/HAVCQ8EC/FDZH369HAVCQ8EC.SMALL.jpg ixisuprflyixi I have made a number of these "tornado machines" in the past and everyone usually enjoys them but because I make things in such a careless way I often don't take photos and everything is one of a kind.  However, Instructables is helping me to change all that. Now I plan and research and make models ...
By: ixisuprflyixi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:34:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PIR-Motion-Sensor-Tutorial/
PIR Motion Sensor Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXY/EQAU/FYIZHAJN/FXYEQAUFYIZHAJN.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXY/EQAU/FYIZHAJN/FXYEQAUFYIZHAJN.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXY/EQAU/FYIZHAJN/FXYEQAUFYIZHAJN.SMALL.jpg adafruit Pyroelectric ("Passive") InfraRed sensors:'''What is a PIR sensor?'''PIR sensors allow you to sense motion, almost always used to detect whether a human has moved in or out of the sensors range. They are small, inexpensive, low-power, easy to use and don't wear out. For that reason they are commonl...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:34:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wave-Pendulum/
Wave Pendulum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/0D5W/GXFXNMYT/FM00D5WGXFXNMYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/0D5W/GXFXNMYT/FM00D5WGXFXNMYT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/0D5W/GXFXNMYT/FM00D5WGXFXNMYT.SMALL.jpg SargentPepper The holiday season is much anticipated by people of all ages, it is a time for good food, family, vacation, and fun!  But also a time to figure out what to give people... which can prove to be a difficult task.  For me, it's one of those things that I have great ideas for all year round but when the...
By: SargentPepper

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:16:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/What-you-can-make-by-freezing-a-water-balloon/
What you can make by freezing a water balloon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FLX/ILUZ/FMKEZ7BGKH9/FLXILUZFMKEZ7BGKH9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLX/ILUZ/FMKEZ7BGKH9/FLXILUZFMKEZ7BGKH9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLX/ILUZ/FMKEZ7BGKH9/FLXILUZFMKEZ7BGKH9.SMALL.jpg mexx.admin This is a small science project I tried when I wondered what would happen if a water balloon froze. (this is my first instructable, so go easy when giving comments.) fill the balloon with water. Fill the balloon till it gets to be the size of at least a basketball. then put it into a freezer droo...
By: mexx.admin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:42:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-An-Infinity-Mirror/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/B61S/GCXWZ65A/FXIB61SGCXWZ65A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/B61S/GCXWZ65A/FXIB61SGCXWZ65A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/B61S/GCXWZ65A/FXIB61SGCXWZ65A.SMALL.jpg signalred Infinity Mirror Illusion. Extremely simple concept with stunning results. The illusion may look complicated but it was really very easy to make. Details of materials and construction for Infinity Mirror Illusion The sizes and measurements i've provided may not be 100% accurate. Feel free to exper...
By: signalred

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:29:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-hexaflexagon/
How to make a hexaflexagon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/41BU/FE379CQ0/FLQ41BUFE379CQ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/41BU/FE379CQ0/FLQ41BUFE379CQ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/41BU/FE379CQ0/FLQ41BUFE379CQ0.SMALL.jpg nerdnurture This is another magic pocket study tool I teach my students how to make. It is what is called a trihexaflexagon, which means basically a hexagon you can turn inside out to reveal a total of 3 complete faces (or sides of the paper). They put notes on these things and keep them in their pockets to m...
By: nerdnurture

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:58:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Radiometer-Demostration-Lamp/
Radiometer Demostration Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/3Q25/H7ANT07V/FPN3Q25H7ANT07V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/3Q25/H7ANT07V/FPN3Q25H7ANT07V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/3Q25/H7ANT07V/FPN3Q25H7ANT07V.SMALL.jpg badjer1 Another idea purged from my head an into reality...  I had a radiometer for the longest time on a shelf never really doing anything as it was no where near a light source to make it spin.  That and a few extra meters I had laying around gave me an idea to combine them into a demo box.  I decided to ...
By: badjer1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:39:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/open-brain-wave-interface-hardware-1/
open brain wave interface hardware - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/DWO9/H71GP8M6/F1DDWO9H71GP8M6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/DWO9/H71GP8M6/F1DDWO9H71GP8M6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/DWO9/H71GP8M6/F1DDWO9H71GP8M6.SMALL.jpg mkahata make high quality brain wave interface as low cost and small size is my over 20 years of dream. To do so need mass production, need work with investor to realize that way. not just only my thinking many people ask me to have low cost brain wave interface but i didn't succeeded many years. Still i sa...
By: mkahata

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:20:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hover-Sled-10/
Hover Sled 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/P0A0/H5ENQ3DA/FJ1P0A0H5ENQ3DA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/P0A0/H5ENQ3DA/FJ1P0A0H5ENQ3DA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/P0A0/H5ENQ3DA/FJ1P0A0H5ENQ3DA.SMALL.jpg z0rb      Some time ago, I saw someone, somewhere floating about on a homemade hovercraft, slapped together with little more than a shower curtain, a piece of plywood and an old vacuum cleaner. This of course set me to thinking about how I could join the ranks of such bold aeronauts of the DIY persuasion...
By: z0rb

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Aug 2012 11:57:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Savonius-turbine/
Cardboard Savonius Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/58IV/FCEIM1LP/FZK58IVFCEIM1LP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/58IV/FCEIM1LP/FZK58IVFCEIM1LP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/58IV/FCEIM1LP/FZK58IVFCEIM1LP.SMALL.jpg rhackenb Goal: build a Savonius wind turbine made out of cardboard to see whatworks. This is for the turbine only and not the generator itself. The main photo you see is the goal.The need for a working model grew out of frustration trying tojury-rig various designs of a Savonius turbine that in the end wou...
By: rhackenb

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:42:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-PCR-thermal-cycler-for-under-85/
Arduino PCR (thermal cycler) for under $85 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/HYHA/H4AGJRQD/FMXHYHAH4AGJRQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/HYHA/H4AGJRQD/FMXHYHAH4AGJRQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/HYHA/H4AGJRQD/FMXHYHAH4AGJRQD.SMALL.jpg staceyk This tutorial will show you how to make a thermal cycler from scratch for about $85. In short, PCR (polymerase chain reaction) amplifies bits of DNA, creating millions of copies of a target sequence. You can use it to test a DNA sample for a specific gene, for instance, to check for genetic modifica...
By: staceyk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:28:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Popsicle-Stick-Bridge/
Popsicle Stick Bridge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/RSKP/FT7PUCE9/FEJRSKPFT7PUCE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/RSKP/FT7PUCE9/FEJRSKPFT7PUCE9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/RSKP/FT7PUCE9/FEJRSKPFT7PUCE9.SMALL.jpg drinkmorecoffee The popsicle stick bridge is a classic science demonstration and competition. Every year many students world-wide build bridges made soley from popsicle sticks and glue, to see which designs can hold the most weight.We built one, using maybe 140 sticks, give or take a few. Not expecting it to hold m...
By: drinkmorecoffee

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:52:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Six-Camera-Face-Scan-Rig-using-123DCatch-Photof/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/TJAS/H15NE4O3/FHKTJASH15NE4O3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/TJAS/H15NE4O3/FHKTJASH15NE4O3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/TJAS/H15NE4O3/FHKTJASH15NE4O3.SMALL.jpg Tall-drinks I was recently asked to build "something fun" for a science museum event. Since I was already waist deep in the world of photogrammetry at work (the reconstruction of 3D data from photographs), I decided to build a camera rig for capturing the faces of the visitors (mostly kids). Now if you have ki...
By: Tall-drinks

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:43:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-B-Gone-Kit/
TV-B-Gone Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SMALL.jpg adafruit Tired of all those LCD TVs everywhere?Want a break from advertisements while you're trying to eat?Want to zap screens from across the street?The TV-B-Gone kit is what you need! This ultra-high-power version of the popular TV-B-Gone is fun to make and even more fun to use.Built in co-operation with M...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 13:36:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-A-Simple-Joule-Thief-made-easy/
Making A Simple Joule Thief (made easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/UXVH/GWF5TL98/F3GUXVHGWF5TL98.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/UXVH/GWF5TL98/F3GUXVHGWF5TL98.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/UXVH/GWF5TL98/F3GUXVHGWF5TL98.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Today I am showing you how to make a very simple joule thief. A joule thief has many applications, the best gadget that I made with was a "Water Powered Lamp", soon I'm going to post on a guide about it but first I need to post this guide. I used an iPhone 4S as my camera :)))  What Is A Joule Thi...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:27:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Obtain-and-Extract-Americium/
How to Obtain and Extract Americium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O32J/GWF6ECQZ/FMAO32JGWF6ECQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O32J/GWF6ECQZ/FMAO32JGWF6ECQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O32J/GWF6ECQZ/FMAO32JGWF6ECQZ.SMALL.jpg Mr.Science Projects This instructible shows how to obtain and extract Americium,have fun :) How to Obtain and Extract Americium Inside inexpensive smoke alarms is a tiny amount of the radioactive element Americium. The isotope used, americium 241, has a half life of 452 years. Since americium 241 decays into the muc...
By: Mr.Science Projects

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:05:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-minute-DNA-Extraction-in-a-Shot-Glass/
5 minute DNA Extraction in a Shot Glass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/M4XB/FN49WUZL/FMBM4XBFN49WUZL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/M4XB/FN49WUZL/FMBM4XBFN49WUZL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/M4XB/FN49WUZL/FMBM4XBFN49WUZL.SMALL.jpg macowell Despite its exotic-sounding name, DNA is ubiquitous - it can be found in every cell of every living thing and almost everywhere on the planet. Nonetheless, we rarely come face-to-face with the molecule itself - and it's not because DNA is difficult to find or isolate! In this instructable, we'll s...
By: macowell

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:58:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Lab-Quality-Distillation-Apparatus/
Build a Lab Quality (ish) Distillation Apparatus. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/71N0/GU63Y2HT/FTB71N0GU63Y2HT.SMALL.jpg laserjocky There are a few Instructables out there on how to create stills for various purposes. Usually these include a large amount of small diameter, flexible copper refrigerator tubing. While these stills can be quite effective, there is just something a little hokey about them. Especially the part where ...
By: laserjocky

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:10:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Quantum-Laser-Micrometer-Nestors-Microm/
Homemade Quantum Laser Micrometer (Nestor's Micrometer) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/9IGQ/GRFNCXUP/FAR9IGQGRFNCXUP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/9IGQ/GRFNCXUP/FAR9IGQGRFNCXUP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/9IGQ/GRFNCXUP/FAR9IGQGRFNCXUP.SMALL.jpg TheHomebrewGuru Visit my youtube page for more cool projects: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksEFn8xaLP0z4rsiHa9zcA?feature=mhee INTRO: What is a quantum laser micrometer? Very simply, a micrometer is a device to measure the width of a very small object. Usually, small widths are measured mechanically or e...
By: TheHomebrewGuru

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:38:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Electron-Accelerator-A-Cathode-Ray-Tube-in-a-/
DIY Electron Accelerator: A Cathode Ray Tube in a Wine Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/39OD/GRFMV8TV/FFY39ODGRFMV8TV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/39OD/GRFMV8TV/FFY39ODGRFMV8TV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/39OD/GRFMV8TV/FFY39ODGRFMV8TV.SMALL.jpg Xellers Learn how to build your own subatomic particle accelerator in a weekend! This simple project will allow you to investigate a variety of intriguing effects including magnetic deflection of an electron beam, Crookes dark space, plasma striations in a gas discharge tube, and many others. It can easily ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:34:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Mantis-weedeater-cultivator/
How to make a "MAD MANTIS" weedeater cultivator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z2Q3/GA0O3O1M/FK9Z2Q3GA0O3O1M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z2Q3/GA0O3O1M/FK9Z2Q3GA0O3O1M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z2Q3/GA0O3O1M/FK9Z2Q3GA0O3O1M.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 Well i had bought a troy bilt 4 stroke weed eater from lowes and i also bought the tiller attachment with it .Well trouble  was to use it you have to bend over to about 2 feet off the ground for it to do cultivate anything .Ouch back breaker ill tell you !! So naturally the 70 dollar attachm...
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Giant Fresnel Lens Deathray: An Experiment in Optics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/KHMU/FAKWPFXT/FYXKHMUFAKWPFXT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/KHMU/FAKWPFXT/FYXKHMUFAKWPFXT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/KHMU/FAKWPFXT/FYXKHMUFAKWPFXT.SMALL.gif DrSimons So you don't have access to your own rail gun or military space laser....but never fear, we'll use the 1000 Watts/m2 of free sunlight in your backyard! But how?....A 13 square foot magnifying glass!Seriously. A solid glass lens that size would be silly, but instead we can use a 4 foot wide Fresnel l...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:42:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/2-meter-flying-RC-starship-Enterprise/
2 meter flying RC starship Enterprise - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/XPU5/GG4A6NU2/FZ4XPU5GG4A6NU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/XPU5/GG4A6NU2/FZ4XPU5GG4A6NU2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/XPU5/GG4A6NU2/FZ4XPU5GG4A6NU2.SMALL.jpg masynmachien To boldly go where no airship has gone before... an indoor flying sculpture of the starship Enterprise. It's not a representation of a particular version of the Enterprise, but an "artist's impression" of the yet unappeared Enterprise Z (Z from Zeppelin) . Check out the video to see how it moves a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Nov 2010 13:59:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Glow-Sticks-The-Science/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8MK8/GBOTJEXQ/FHR8MK8GBOTJEXQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8MK8/GBOTJEXQ/FHR8MK8GBOTJEXQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8MK8/GBOTJEXQ/FHR8MK8GBOTJEXQ.SMALL.jpg NurdRage We show how to make glow sticks and go through all the chemicals needed as well as how to make different colors. We also talk about the chemistry and scientifically research a proposed mechanism. To make the glow stick mix together the following: 10mL Diethyl Phthalate (solvent) 3mg of fluorescent...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:56:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Water-Flow-Sensor-and-Ambient-Display/
Low Cost Water Flow Sensor and Ambient Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/9XEQ/FOHTR2BL/FRP9XEQFOHTR2BL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/9XEQ/FOHTR2BL/FRP9XEQFOHTR2BL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/9XEQ/FOHTR2BL/FRP9XEQFOHTR2BL.SMALL.jpg staceyk Water is a precious resource. Millions of people do not have access to clean drinking water, and as many as 4000 children die from water contaminated illnesses every day. Yet, we continue to be wasteful with our resources. The overarching goal of this project is to motivate more sustainable water us...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:27:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Lightning-Wand-a-Handheld-Van-de-Graaff-Genera/
DIY Lightning Wand -- A Handheld Van de Graaff Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/248I/G61ASDY7/FSB248IG61ASDY7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/248I/G61ASDY7/FSB248IG61ASDY7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/248I/G61ASDY7/FSB248IG61ASDY7.SMALL.jpg yardleydobon Most instructions for building a Van de Graaff generator (VDG) are for tabletop models; however VDGs grounded through a person work well enough to make a handheld version possible. The Fun Fly Stick, a popular toy, is an example of a handheld VDG. This instructable will show you how to make your own...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2010 02:33:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crystallization-of-homemade-sodium-acetate/
Crystallization of homemade sodium acetate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/ZH09/FA190DVX/FK3ZH09FA190DVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/ZH09/FA190DVX/FK3ZH09FA190DVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/ZH09/FA190DVX/FK3ZH09FA190DVX.SMALL.jpg indigoandblack (Updated - see end, below)If you've ever wanted to play around with sodium acetate, but you're too much of a nerd to simply go online and buy some from a chemical supply house - noooo, that'd be too easy, you want to make it, from scratch - then this instructable is for you.Inside, I show the whole ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:45:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Rheopectic-slime-in-less-than-15-minutes!-It/
Make Rheopectic slime in less than 15 minutes! (It is not Oobleck) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FOP/YM0P/F5Y3TS6M/FOPYM0PF5Y3TS6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOP/YM0P/F5Y3TS6M/FOPYM0PF5Y3TS6M.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOP/YM0P/F5Y3TS6M/FOPYM0PF5Y3TS6M.SMALL.jpg syribia Welcome to my easy slime-making instructable.Update: I added the translucent and more slimy version. Check it out.First, I want to thank the kind help of JustAnotherDave who has done an excellent job editing this instructable. Thank you very much :)I'll show how to make your own high-quality slime (...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:15:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Office-Workers-Portable-Solar-Oven/
The Office Worker's Portable Solar Oven - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FWG/ARE6/G068LSXU/FWGARE6G068LSXU.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWG/ARE6/G068LSXU/FWGARE6G068LSXU.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWG/ARE6/G068LSXU/FWGARE6G068LSXU.SMALL.jpg z0rb In keeping with the grand tradition of creating ways to warm my lunch at work with readily available office supplies, I present for your review, dear reader The Office Worker's Portable Solar Oven. The Situation Due to circumstances beyond my control, my cubicle at work is close to both the bre...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:01:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Black-Hole/
Make Your Own: Black Hole Fabricator!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/I8LA/FZQ1GQO9/F5ZI8LAFZQ1GQO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/I8LA/FZQ1GQO9/F5ZI8LAFZQ1GQO9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/I8LA/FZQ1GQO9/F5ZI8LAFZQ1GQO9.SMALL.jpg 007dna This will tell you how to make a real, down to earth black hole. I swear this is a real instructable! Now, if you have the money, I invite you to build this project. Guaranteed that the FBI doesn't blow your house up first. So, I will also tell you that, because I haven't the money, I have not exact...
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