http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 23:34:50 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/A-quick-and-easy-edge-lit-sign/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/81BW/HFSH55ES/F7181BWHFSH55ES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/81BW/HFSH55ES/F7181BWHFSH55ES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/81BW/HFSH55ES/F7181BWHFSH55ES.SMALL.jpg Djandco This was made from two bits of Perspex that I used my CNC to engrave Open and Closed into then used a string of LED's to edge light them. A short length of 25x15 trunking and hot glue holds it all in place. A simple three position switch selects Open, Closed and off. I did say it was simple :-) ...
By: Djandco

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:46:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Geekorations-from-Junk-Motherboards/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/CFT8/HAWSI97N/FO0CFT8HAWSI97N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/CFT8/HAWSI97N/FO0CFT8HAWSI97N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/CFT8/HAWSI97N/FO0CFT8HAWSI97N.SMALL.jpg MattsAwesomeStuff If you have some junk motherboards (or other circuit boards) laying around, you could turn them into a sign or any other decoration. I made this one for my local hackerspace. I put the whole tutorial/demo into the following video. If you end up making something, post a link in the comments I'd l...
By: MattsAwesomeStuff

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:02:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/12-21-2012-END-of-the-world-sign-lights-up/
12-21-2012 END of the world sign (lights up) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/LUG5/HAWSH163/FMHLUG5HAWSH163.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/LUG5/HAWSH163/FMHLUG5HAWSH163.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/LUG5/HAWSH163/FMHLUG5HAWSH163.SMALL.jpg ManCaveTutorials As we all know the world is going to be ending on 12-21-2012 because the MAYANS said so, not that there here to testify that. This sign is easy to build, cheap, and a great conversational piece for your man cave, den, or BATCAVE. From start to finish including dry time this should only take 2-3 hou...
By: ManCaveTutorials

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:13:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-giant-LED-sign/
Make a giant LED sign! (24x8 Matrix) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/KRNM/H994T5A8/F7VKRNMH994T5A8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/KRNM/H994T5A8/F7VKRNMH994T5A8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/KRNM/H994T5A8/F7VKRNMH994T5A8.SMALL.jpg astroboy907 UPDATE!! Schematic is ONLINE! UPDATE 2!! Code is ONLINE! This project details my rather rapid build of a 24x8 matrix.  My inspiration for this project came from Syst3mX's 24x6 matrix. A 24x6 matrix was huge, but it just was too small for me, as not much can be done in only 6 lines. My goal was to ...
By: astroboy907

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 20:54:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/-Personalize-Your-Hobby-or-Work-Area-with-a-Pro-Q/
How To: Personalize Your Hobby or Workroom with a Vinyl design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/TQZW/H82U13Y2/FDPTQZWH82U13Y2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/TQZW/H82U13Y2/FDPTQZWH82U13Y2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/TQZW/H82U13Y2/FDPTQZWH82U13Y2.SMALL.jpg M.Hawse How To: Personalize Your Hobby or Workroom with a Vinyl design   The purpose of this instructable is to show how I personalized my hobby area with a vinyl logo design. I chose this project to be my entry into the Make It Stick contest because I wanted to have an entry that uses as much adhesive as ...
By: M.Hawse

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:10:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Edge-Lit-Acrylic-Sign/
Edge Lit Acrylic Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/LM7I/H7432HB0/FVGLM7IH7432HB0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/LM7I/H7432HB0/FVGLM7IH7432HB0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/LM7I/H7432HB0/FVGLM7IH7432HB0.SMALL.jpg pardy73 Edge-lit LED signs are an attractive and innovative way of advertising your businesses and products. They are energy efficient and are easy to assemble from acrylic panels and LED tape or strips. The key to a good sign is how you laser the image or lettering on the acrylic sheet and how you mount th...
By: pardy73

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:41:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fake-Neon-Sign/
Fake Neon Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/EYCW/H6S49F9L/FOIEYCWH6S49F9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/EYCW/H6S49F9L/FOIEYCWH6S49F9L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/EYCW/H6S49F9L/FOIEYCWH6S49F9L.SMALL.gif liquidhandwash I didn't know what to call this instructable, "robot night light"  "glow in the dark sign" "back lit laser engraving" "poor man's neon sign"  all came to mind, but this could be used for advertising, emergency exit sign, an award or it could just to sit on your desk and look pretty. The size is only...
By: liquidhandwash

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 22:09:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-LED-sign/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/QL0A/H5IRWB9V/F9SQL0AH5IRWB9V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/QL0A/H5IRWB9V/F9SQL0AH5IRWB9V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/QL0A/H5IRWB9V/F9SQL0AH5IRWB9V.SMALL.jpg aykalper So my good friend was leaving for college and I wanted to make her a personalized gift.  Unfortunately for me, she already had everything she wanted, so I had to be creative.  I decided to to make a glowng acrylic LED sign with her initials on it.  I first cut the piece of acrylic and then etched he...
By: aykalper

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 19:55:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Sign-Sequencer/
LED Sign - Sequencer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/J5UI/H4AGE5D1/FJOJ5UIH4AGE5D1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/J5UI/H4AGE5D1/FJOJ5UIH4AGE5D1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/J5UI/H4AGE5D1/FJOJ5UIH4AGE5D1.SMALL.jpg WWC This is an LED sign for my Internet shop here in the Philippines. It lights each letter progressively until all are lit then keeps the word on for one more sequence, then off. Repeat. I didnt use the 2N3053"s shown in the diagram as they are 7 times more expensive than the BD135"s i replaced them w...
By: WWC

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:04:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Front-Design/
Hipmunk Bathroom Status Indicator Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/3QEJ/H3KOVV9B/FXC3QEJH3KOVV9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/3QEJ/H3KOVV9B/FXC3QEJH3KOVV9B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/3QEJ/H3KOVV9B/FXC3QEJH3KOVV9B.SMALL.jpg christopherhesse I work at Hipmunk, an awesome hotel/flight search site based in San Francisco. To give a bit of background, until our subtenants move out, our current office has a single bathroom for more than 10 employees and nobody can see the bathroom door to see if it's in use, so there's a bit of lock contenti...
By: christopherhesse

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:49:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Sign/
Altoids "Sign" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/V5K2/H2WESV0Z/FTNV5K2H2WESV0Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/V5K2/H2WESV0Z/FTNV5K2H2WESV0Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/V5K2/H2WESV0Z/FTNV5K2H2WESV0Z.SMALL.jpg haikuordie Every parent knows early on what it takes to make their child happy.  When that child is autistic, those things may be somewhat different.  My son happens to find certain things fascinating that most children couldn't care less about.  Signs are the number one thing he likes to play with.  He likes ...
By: haikuordie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 21:48:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Custom-Sign-Board/
Creating a Custom Sign Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/1KKK/H1PIT6WI/FX61KKKH1PIT6WI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/1KKK/H1PIT6WI/FX61KKKH1PIT6WI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/1KKK/H1PIT6WI/FX61KKKH1PIT6WI.SMALL.jpg thanangell We have been so flush with eggs here at Bean's Rock Farm that I was tempted to re-enact the egg scene from Cool Hand Luke. I needed to get a sign up to help draw attention to the fact that we have eggs for sale. Here I show how I used a one-time stencil to mask the sign board for spray painting. Th...
By: thanangell

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 19:45:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Project-Description-Plaque/
Making a Project Description Plaque - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/WKHC/H1HMDQUS/FVAWKHCH1HMDQUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/WKHC/H1HMDQUS/FVAWKHCH1HMDQUS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/WKHC/H1HMDQUS/FVAWKHCH1HMDQUS.SMALL.jpg TSSJ-ryan In this Instructable I will show my process in making plaques for TechShop member's project pictures. We have MANY great members at TechShop, who make incredible things, and we like to show them off. =) These little plaques describe the project, a little bit about the member, and the tools/classes t...
By: TSSJ-ryan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:48:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Movie-Mylar-Sign-Lighting-Box-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/44A5/H17MATLB/FRM44A5H17MATLB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/44A5/H17MATLB/FRM44A5H17MATLB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/44A5/H17MATLB/FRM44A5H17MATLB.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED DIY by: Michael Goodman Hi Everyone!! So here is how I built my custom Movie Mylar Sign Lighting Box. I hope it is helpful for anyone out there that wants to make there own. All my lighting product from ElementalLED.com Materials: Custom Box Light Bar (Neutral White 20"} Light Bar Extension C...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:03:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Acrylic-THINK-Desk-Sign/
Laser Cut Acrylic THINK Desk Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/HH5P/GYVDIIL4/F9FHH5PGYVDIIL4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/HH5P/GYVDIIL4/F9FHH5PGYVDIIL4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/HH5P/GYVDIIL4/F9FHH5PGYVDIIL4.SMALL.jpg talk2bruce I've always liked Thomas J. Watson's quote "All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think" so I thought I'd make a laser cut acrylic desk sign with the word "THINK".  To create the sign, I used CorelDraw to draw the outlines of the letters, surrounded them ...
By: talk2bruce

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:34:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PS2You-Go-anywhere-LED-digital-message-board/
PS/2/You: Go-anywhere, LED digital message board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/CD6B/H9G168LY/FSZCD6BH9G168LY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/CD6B/H9G168LY/FSZCD6BH9G168LY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/CD6B/H9G168LY/FSZCD6BH9G168LY.SMALL.jpg Earthling! Combine three inexpensive LED matrix display panels, an Ardweeny microcontroller and a standard PS/2 computer keyboard into your own go-anywhere, instantly updatable 768-pixel digital message board. The code can hold up to six lines of text with a maximum of 100 characters each. Pressing a key on t...
By: Earthling!

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 23:25:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Class-of-2013-LED-bannersign/
Class of 2013 LED banner/sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/9YJ3/GWTIK48O/FYS9YJ3GWTIK48O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/9YJ3/GWTIK48O/FYS9YJ3GWTIK48O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/9YJ3/GWTIK48O/FYS9YJ3GWTIK48O.SMALL.jpg jhx86 I wanted to make our class stick out more than the others at the pep rallys, so I decided to build an LED banner/sign that would display class of 2013. Materials: LED's foam core wood screws wire AA batteries and holder light switch velcro solder first print out the letters for your banner ...
By: jhx86

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 13:00:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Communicating-with-a-Pro-Lite-LED-Display-Cable-C/
Communicating with a Pro-Lite LED Display, Cable Construction and Protocol - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/I3IA/GVO98W89/FZHI3IAGVO98W89.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/I3IA/GVO98W89/FZHI3IAGVO98W89.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/I3IA/GVO98W89/FZHI3IAGVO98W89.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver I had a Pro-Lite display that I had picked up cheap without any communication cable, or any software, lying around in my shop. At least I had the remote, but it was slow and I never thought I would actually use it like that. It was high time that I got around to making a cable and looking into the p...
By: fjordcarver

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 20:15:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbowduino-Sign/
Rainbowduino Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/I588/GRTHPNOT/FLCI588GRTHPNOT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/I588/GRTHPNOT/FLCI588GRTHPNOT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/I588/GRTHPNOT/FLCI588GRTHPNOT.SMALL.jpg alinke The Rainbowduino is a variant of the Arduino and among other things is capable of driving an 8x8 RGB LED matrix. I had just finished a backyard re-model and was in need of an entrance sign. Rainbowduino Sign from opengadgets on Vimeo. Part List: 2 Rainbowduinos - $19.90 each 2 8 x 8 Matr...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:46:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-wire-Sign-board-for-Salon/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/8ZFN/GRFND61Q/FR88ZFNGRFND61Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/8ZFN/GRFND61Q/FR88ZFNGRFND61Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/8ZFN/GRFND61Q/FR88ZFNGRFND61Q.SMALL.jpg slwthr Items you want : Soldering iron , solder wire , EL wires, EL wire Inverter, Heat shrink tubes , glue gun , cutter, insulation tape, wires , perspex board, Black mat Vinyl for the board EL wires and EL wire inverter bought from Ebay. Steps: first Cut your Perspex board for your board size, and pas...
By: slwthr

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:57:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-Spark-Gap-Tesla-Coil-SGTC/
How To Build A Spark Gap Tesla Coil (SGTC) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/PYUB/GPVEVPS3/FV5PYUBGPVEVPS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/PYUB/GPVEVPS3/FV5PYUBGPVEVPS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/PYUB/GPVEVPS3/FV5PYUBGPVEVPS3.SMALL.jpg Xellers Shoot foot-long bolts of lighting through the air, light fluorescent tubes without wires, and power your other high voltage experiments with the aid of this tabletop-sized Tesla coil! Once the parts have arrived, it comes together in about a weekend, and for less than $200 even for those without a...
By: Xellers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:11:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Sign/
LED Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/0C7P/GP0Y53Q4/F0Y0C7PGP0Y53Q4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/0C7P/GP0Y53Q4/F0Y0C7PGP0Y53Q4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/0C7P/GP0Y53Q4/F0Y0C7PGP0Y53Q4.SMALL.jpg carlitos Here's how to make a microcontroller based 7 letter (or less) LED sign.  Each letter is individually controlled and so you can program it to display many different patterns.  It uses the darling transistor array ULN2003A to switch letters on and off.  The DC voltage you use will determine the maximu...
By: carlitos

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:28:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-sign-board/
LED sign board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/DGMV/GOFFMGN9/FWUDGMVGOFFMGN9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/DGMV/GOFFMGN9/FWUDGMVGOFFMGN9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/DGMV/GOFFMGN9/FWUDGMVGOFFMGN9.SMALL.jpg yousuffarooq How to make a easy LED sign board this is my first instructable. Materials and tools LEDs circuit board in this case I used a matrix board AC/DC adapter in this case I used a 10v one helping hands small switch wire soldering kit.  Materials and tools Place all your LEDs in your LEDS In a boar...
By: yousuffarooq

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:11:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Backlit-Wood-Sign/
DIY Backlit Wood Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/M0VD/GJQEC3CB/FONM0VDGJQEC3CB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/M0VD/GJQEC3CB/FONM0VDGJQEC3CB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/M0VD/GJQEC3CB/FONM0VDGJQEC3CB.SMALL.jpg jumpfroggy I went to a business expo/show recently, and I wanted a better sign for my booth.  I had a simple vinyl banner printed up from before, but it's really easy for others to ignore since it doesn't catch the eye.  I wanted something lit up and simple, so I came up with the idea for a backlit sign. Back...
By: jumpfroggy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:51:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lasered-Wood-and-Leather-Sign/
Lasered Wood and Leather Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/OV5Y/GI0TKDC3/FFCOV5YGI0TKDC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/OV5Y/GI0TKDC3/FFCOV5YGI0TKDC3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/OV5Y/GI0TKDC3/FFCOV5YGI0TKDC3.SMALL.jpg tortadon This is an easy project if you have an Epilog Laser since it does the bulk of the work. I like this sign as it catches the eye of the beholder, says what it needs to say, and is fun to make. Lets get started. Step 1 I used a 3.5" by 12" board that was about 1/4" thick for this sign. Place the bo...
By: tortadon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jan 2011 20:20:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-digital-signature-use-less-paper/
Make a digital signature, use less paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/WQU3/GHN8DBUT/FIPWQU3GHN8DBUT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/WQU3/GHN8DBUT/FIPWQU3GHN8DBUT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/WQU3/GHN8DBUT/FIPWQU3GHN8DBUT.SMALL.jpg killerjackalope There are lots of applications out there for editing PDF files, one really handy tool is adding the ability to sign forms without printing them and scanning them just to email them away again.  However not everyone knows how to make the image, it's really easy though.  As a suggestion I wouldn't s...
By: killerjackalope

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:41:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Personal-Applause-Sign/
Personal Applause Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/WYRZ/GB5HE3FX/FBRWYRZGB5HE3FX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/WYRZ/GB5HE3FX/FBRWYRZGB5HE3FX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/WYRZ/GB5HE3FX/FBRWYRZGB5HE3FX.SMALL.gif randofo For the longest time, people have been neglecting to applaud my myriad accomplishments. I could not abide by this and henceforth set out to resolve this issue. The solution wasn't immediately obvious, but after mulling it over for a while, it suddenly hit me. People have been culturally conditioned ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:38:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Edge-Lit-Displays/
Edge Lit Displays - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/GEAD/GAA12NXS/FLKGEADGAA12NXS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/GEAD/GAA12NXS/FLKGEADGAA12NXS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/GEAD/GAA12NXS/FLKGEADGAA12NXS.SMALL.jpg Grathio Do you ever need a cheap, quick way to make an impressive display? Do ever want to show more than a blinking LED but want something easier to use than a LCD? Do you want to make light appear to hover in mid-air? Then give some thought to edge lighting. At the last Maker Faire I had a bunch of inter...
By: Grathio

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:22:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-exit-sign/
LED exit sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/ZHNU/FUI0WYNH/FRGZHNUFUI0WYNH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/ZHNU/FUI0WYNH/FRGZHNUFUI0WYNH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/ZHNU/FUI0WYNH/FRGZHNUFUI0WYNH.SMALL.jpg ry25920 I was browsing on allelectronics.com and saw an exit sign on sale..... $3.00. I found that offer irresistible. Now, for the instructions this is all about......Note: This was made after this was built so excuse the average photos and steps. Materials and tools needed Material:1.) A light-up exit ...
By: ry25920

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 14:27:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Geeky-Valentines-Name-Sign/
Geeky Valentine's Name Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/AY4M/FQSX00IA/FQ2AY4MFQSX00IA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/AY4M/FQSX00IA/FQ2AY4MFQSX00IA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/AY4M/FQSX00IA/FQ2AY4MFQSX00IA.SMALL.jpg cosgrove Valentine's Day is Fast approaching, and what to get that special someone? Make it personal and craft this Geeky Name Sign which is sure to have your Valentine smitten. This instructable should take no more than 30 minutes and will cost next to nothing (or nothing if you happen to have the parts lyi...
By: cosgrove

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:47:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/street-sign-hacking/
street sign hacking - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/38CS/FQHNKU9I/FMO38CSFQHNKU9I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/38CS/FQHNKU9I/FMO38CSFQHNKU9I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/38CS/FQHNKU9I/FMO38CSFQHNKU9I.SMALL.jpg rustlabs //Rustlabsi took this instructable down for a few months because my sign hacking incident made it into the local paper and i had to lay low for a while, so i guess you have a good example of the riskiness of pulling this off.DISCLAIMERif you are able to pull this off, i am entirely responsible. feel...
By: rustlabs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:12:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Edge-Lit-LED-Sign/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/ZERN/FSSIV186/FDHZERNFSSIV186.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/ZERN/FSSIV186/FDHZERNFSSIV186.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/ZERN/FSSIV186/FDHZERNFSSIV186.SMALL.jpg Rob K This is a Christmas gift to my dad for his shop.He repairs airless paint sprayers.Sign is 9" x 24" letters are 2" tall. There are 30 13,000MCD LEDs spaced 1.5" apart from each other. It took around 2.5 hours to engrave and another hour to drill and solder the LEDs in groups of 3 and glue them in. L...
By: Rob K

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:27:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-Sports-Fan-Sign/
The Ultimate Sports Fan Sign! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/8YNO/FLROLC9A/FBN8YNOFLROLC9A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/8YNO/FLROLC9A/FBN8YNOFLROLC9A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/8YNO/FLROLC9A/FBN8YNOFLROLC9A.SMALL.jpg Kipkay Are you a sports fan and attend games? Tired of cheesy posterboard signs? Do you want to make the ultimate fan sign? Here it is...the World's First Flashing LED Fan Sign! What You Need Sign Supplies: 1 Sheet of 3/16" Foam Core. I chose black for the contrast effect 1 Package of matte or glossy ...
By: Kipkay

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Oct 2008 08:04:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-advertising-sign-on-the-cheap-in-just-10-/
Portable advertising sign on the cheap in just 10 steps!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/XKWS/FGDMCE5Z/FAPXKWSFGDMCE5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/XKWS/FGDMCE5Z/FAPXKWSFGDMCE5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/XKWS/FGDMCE5Z/FAPXKWSFGDMCE5Z.SMALL.jpg themakeclass Make your own, cheap, portable advertising sign. With this sign you can display your message or logo anywhere to anyone across the city. This instructable is a response to/improvement/change of: http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Illuminated-Signage-for-Todays-Responsibl/and is made for:The Ma...
By: themakeclass

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 May 2008 13:29:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Singers-ladder/
Singer's ladder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/5GQ7/FBQX5M1N/FOC5GQ7FBQX5M1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/5GQ7/FBQX5M1N/FOC5GQ7FBQX5M1N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/5GQ7/FBQX5M1N/FOC5GQ7FBQX5M1N.SMALL.jpg AP Digital light ...My modification of antique box from sewing machine Singer.Most of parts are old junk or pulled from old equipment....Welcome to mad scientist party!!! ... ... There was once old box. I always was wondering what can I do with it but once... Meet Allanson!!! Local neon sign shop's got rid of...
By: AP Digital light

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:06:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flip-sign-for-flat-panel-monitor/
Flip sign for flat-panel monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/BHSW/FA0CVIN8/FKHBHSWFA0CVIN8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/BHSW/FA0CVIN8/FKHBHSWFA0CVIN8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/BHSW/FA0CVIN8/FKHBHSWFA0CVIN8.SMALL.jpg stephmake How to make a flip sign for a flat panel computer monitor. Full list of instructions attached below. Choose sheets Pick out green laminated sheets. Printed sheets will be bottom pieces--it's okay to have dirty specks. Sheets that are blank on both sides will be top pieces, and they need to be mo...
By: stephmake

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:08:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Look-Like-Your-Enemy-Create-signs-that-confuse-a/
Look Like Your Enemy: Create signs that confuse, astound and parody! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F9P/QLA9/F7PCMXMJ/F9PQLA9F7PCMXMJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9P/QLA9/F7PCMXMJ/F9PQLA9F7PCMXMJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9P/QLA9/F7PCMXMJ/F9PQLA9F7PCMXMJ.SMALL.jpg slambert In this instructable you will learn Design Camouflage. In past projects I have appropriated and refined various techniques to mimic government or corporate signage. Using the methods outlined in the following steps will allow you to temporarily borrow the legitimacy of a company or organization, w...
By: slambert

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:20:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scanner-Parts-Sign/
Scanner Parts Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0T/HDSD/F5Y3TLYL/F0THDSDF5Y3TLYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0T/HDSD/F5Y3TLYL/F0THDSDF5Y3TLYL.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0T/HDSD/F5Y3TLYL/F0THDSDF5Y3TLYL.SMALL.jpg trebuchet03 I love old derelict scanners. There's plenty of useful parts inside - shafts, belts, pulleys CCFLs, power supplies, glass etc. This sign was made almost completely out of an old scanner - pulled from a Stanford dumpster on move out day. I got a great compliment on this project - I was told that we...
By: trebuchet03

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:33:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-insructable-sign/
3D insructable sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FKC/VSWR/F3B4B2Y9/FKCVSWRF3B4B2Y9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKC/VSWR/F3B4B2Y9/FKCVSWRF3B4B2Y9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKC/VSWR/F3B4B2Y9/FKCVSWRF3B4B2Y9.SMALL.jpg peterman921 heres a step by step to constructing your own 3D sign with out a laser engraver/cutter patterns the first step is making patterns. I downloaded the images of the logo by doing a screen capture then traced them in coreldraw, but you could probably do this in most graphics programs or do it by hand...
By: peterman921

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:09:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-your-digital-signiature-to-Docs/
Adding your digital signiature to Docs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FRB/HG3F/VASEY95SMDW/FRBHG3FVASEY95SMDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRB/HG3F/VASEY95SMDW/FRBHG3FVASEY95SMDW.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRB/HG3F/VASEY95SMDW/FRBHG3FVASEY95SMDW.SMALL.jpg mrcamuti This how-to will walk you through the creation of a digital signature file. Useful for signing documents on the fly and emailing them back and forth, which saves on postage and lessens paper usage. Make your Mark You need to start with your signature on a sheet of paper. In the hopes of not being...
By: mrcamuti

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