http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 08:36:05 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Project-Hidden-Blade-Functional-and-3D-Printable-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/W0AM/HH2LJKC8/FYZW0AMHH2LJKC8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/W0AM/HH2LJKC8/FYZW0AMHH2LJKC8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/W0AM/HH2LJKC8/FYZW0AMHH2LJKC8.SMALL.jpg maysen22 Have you ever wanted your own Assassin's Creed style hidden blade. Well here it is! This hidden blade is based off of Ammnra's blade and features the DA-OTF(Double Action- Out The Front) Mechanism to propel the blade inward and outward with the flick of your wrist. I tweaked the hidden blade to mak...
By: maysen22

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 20:50:26 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/How-to-build-a-3D-printed-robot-reindeer-toy/
How to build a 3D-printed robot reindeer toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SMALL.jpg damianzuch 3D Printing! Mold-making! Digital Rendering! Apoxie Sculpt!!! Woodshoppery! For this project Tina and I decided to try to learn about 3D printing and I'll show you what we learned and how we ended up making the toy. We were asked to make two robot reindeer toys as props for a Christmas film; one is ...
By: damianzuch

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 08:41:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mustang-GT-USB-Flash-Drive/
Mustang GT USB Flash-'Drive' - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/RKDU/HGU2L43S/FHRRKDUHGU2L43S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/RKDU/HGU2L43S/FHRRKDUHGU2L43S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/RKDU/HGU2L43S/FHRRKDUHGU2L43S.SMALL.jpg awesomecreations In this instructable, I will guide you through various steps on how to customize a USB Flash-Drive by modifying a toy car to become its new shell. It looks quite simple but it takes a lot of effort and in most cases, time, to do correctly. Ideally you want the die-cast car to be as small as possible...
By: awesomecreations

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 09:11:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/50-Shades-of-Grey-Alien/
50 Shades of Grey Alien Buddy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/3753/HH2VIYFB/FGM3753HH2VIYFB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/3753/HH2VIYFB/FGM3753HH2VIYFB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/3753/HH2VIYFB/FGM3753HH2VIYFB.SMALL.jpg ElmarM The challenge is to create a puppet ... and that puppet had to be wierd. So the Grey Alien was born I chose ventriloquist puppet – why?  Grey Aliens do not talk according to alien abductees.  They also report communication is through telepathy.    Since I do not have telepathic abilities, I decide...
By: ElmarM

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:53:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TW-the-RGBLT-LED-Puppet/
TW the RGBLT LED Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Tinky Winky is really an RGB LED on the rainbow spectrum but is proud to be lit up in purple. No question that TW is unique. TW is sometimes seen carrying  around a Ruby the Red LED plushie companion. TW is on the talk circuit lecturing about electronics and can elaborate on resistors and tolerance....
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:42:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-cleaning-mop-robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/PIK8/HFD1KNN4/FYRPIK8HFD1KNN4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/PIK8/HFD1KNN4/FYRPIK8HFD1KNN4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/PIK8/HFD1KNN4/FYRPIK8HFD1KNN4.SMALL.jpg ws2pac This is cleaning mop-robot(Krobi "K").Needed items:Old car toy wheels,piece of styrofoam,old flowers pot,switch,console batteries and piece of cloth. another video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHx6LeweM4Y
By: ws2pac

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:32:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/35mm-in-a-120-camera-Budget-of-nothing/
35mm in a 120 camera. Budget of nothing. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2VT2/HF23QKES/FWT2VT2HF23QKES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2VT2/HF23QKES/FWT2VT2HF23QKES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2VT2/HF23QKES/FWT2VT2HF23QKES.SMALL.jpg nseabright Where I am, It is hard to develop 120 film, and it would be much more simpler to use 35mm in my 120mm Diana. This is a simple and free method of using 35mm film in a 120 camera. What you need All you need for this is: ~ One used roll of film. ~ A 120mm film spool ~ Some buttons or something that...
By: nseabright

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 22:18:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ruby-the-Red-LED-Plushie-Mod/
Ruby the Red LED Plushie Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Awww, You make me blush. Wouldn't it be cool to animate your Adafruit Circuit Playground electronic component plushie? I have Ruby the Red LED plushie. I wanted it to light up and have it respond to sound.  Here  is an easy mod to get that done. Sorry, no lasers this time. Probably wouldn't really ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:14:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mho-Better-Resistor-Value-Decoder-Plushie/
Mho Better Resistor Value Decoder Plushie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/8W9J/HE7DAW8C/FHI8W9JHE7DAW8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/8W9J/HE7DAW8C/FHI8W9JHE7DAW8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/8W9J/HE7DAW8C/FHI8W9JHE7DAW8C.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Resistance is futile, at least in trying to figure out the value of your resistor if you do not have the color code memorized.  I had one of these Adafruit Circuit Playground electronic component plushies laying around just waiting to be hacked.  So, thinking along the lines of the Resistor Value H...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:27:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plush-toy-singing-with-Mommys-voice/
Plush toy, singing with Mommy's voice - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/01IL/HDHW4RX1/FX601ILHDHW4RX1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/01IL/HDHW4RX1/FX601ILHDHW4RX1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/01IL/HDHW4RX1/FX601ILHDHW4RX1.SMALL.jpg donmatito This Instructables is about upgrading a plush toy to give it the ability to sing when baby presses its belly. Most importantly : it will not play a stupid pre-recorded music, but actually sing mommy's songs, with mommy's voice ! This project started with two goals in mind: customizing a nice gift ...
By: donmatito

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:54:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/iPod-Touch-Sound-Amplifier-Accesory/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/1L5K/HCJODF1Z/FC41L5KHCJODF1Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/1L5K/HCJODF1Z/FC41L5KHCJODF1Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/1L5K/HCJODF1Z/FC41L5KHCJODF1Z.SMALL.jpg Sreyo So when I was looking through random iPod gadgets, I had a big horn on it that supposedly amplified the sound and directed it towards you. Well, I thought to myself, "Why don't I just make my own?" And that's exactly what I did. And it turned out great! It does amplify the sound by quite a bit and ...
By: Sreyo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 17:18:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Minute-Water-Sensor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/6S32/HBPBRTH6/FTP6S32HBPBRTH6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/6S32/HBPBRTH6/FTP6S32HBPBRTH6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/6S32/HBPBRTH6/FTP6S32HBPBRTH6.SMALL.jpg sjroth Something I find really annoying to do is filling up a jug of water. Because the water dispenser lets out the water quite slowly, it takes  ages to fill up the jug completely. So I came up with the idea of making a water sensor that will let me know when the jug is full, so I don't constantly have t...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:26:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-UFO/
Steampunk Desktop U.F.O. with Chasing LED Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/8H4P/HAUNMN3N/FO78H4PHAUNMN3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/8H4P/HAUNMN3N/FO78H4PHAUNMN3N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/8H4P/HAUNMN3N/FO78H4PHAUNMN3N.SMALL.jpg skeplin There I was in the candle isle of Walmart with my three teenage daughters. They were shopping for friends and family and I was in charge of logistics. I grabbed a couple of metal candle holders off of the shelf, stuck them together and added a glass dome on top. It looked like a UFO, so I left it si...
By: skeplin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 18:42:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Candy-Box-Altoids-Vibrobot-with-Eyes-and-Face/
Candy Box (Altoids) Vibrobot with Eyes and Face - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/ONZ3/HAQ35GED/FU4ONZ3HAQ35GED.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/ONZ3/HAQ35GED/FU4ONZ3HAQ35GED.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/ONZ3/HAQ35GED/FU4ONZ3HAQ35GED.SMALL.jpg webmanoffesto A Vibrobot isn't really a robot, but it vibrates and "walks" or at least moves around. This is a project I first saw on Maker Projects http://makeprojects.com/Project/Vibrobots/12/1 Tools: Two pliers Needle nose pliers Pocket knife with a second smaller blade, and an awl Wire Stripper Consumables...
By: webmanoffesto

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:02:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Theo-Jansen-Mechanism-based-walking-Deskbee/
Simple Theo Jansen Mechanism based walking Deskbeest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/EN81/HANAJ32O/FQFEN81HANAJ32O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/EN81/HANAJ32O/FQFEN81HANAJ32O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/EN81/HANAJ32O/FQFEN81HANAJ32O.SMALL.jpg ghostwhowalks you will need an A3 printing paper with the plan printed on it. The plan can be downloaded as PDF from the attachment here.  A4 should work too, though I havent tried. Smaller makes it difficult to work with. 1)Print the plan on A3 printing paper. Cut the legs plan out , fold at the markers, back a...
By: ghostwhowalks

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:16:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-MAKE-DANCING-LEDS/
HOW TO MAKE DANCING LED'S - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/RSVI/H994W4GR/FEDRSVIH994W4GR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/RSVI/H994W4GR/FEDRSVIH994W4GR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/RSVI/H994W4GR/FEDRSVIH994W4GR.SMALL.jpg pranjal12   Hi friends!!! In this instructable i will tell you how to make amazing dancing  lights , so that you can build it up at home ( and even start your own disco if you have enough cash!!!!just kidding). Using only few and simple components you can make this amazing thing. So, may you achieve succes...
By: pranjal12

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:41:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Excavator-Toy/
Excavator Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/C55Q/H7URBP2V/FA3C55QH7URBP2V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/C55Q/H7URBP2V/FA3C55QH7URBP2V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/C55Q/H7URBP2V/FA3C55QH7URBP2V.SMALL.jpg skorpijon Toy Excavator modeling Cylinder mechanism making of a mechanism Elements for assembly assembly Makeing the left side Every part has arround 50 steps (exept cilinders) They are all made in Mechanical Design - PartDesign and the assambly is made in Mechanical Design - Assembly Design...
By: skorpijon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 11:48:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Davincibots-Create-a-3d-printed-modular-robot-toy/
Davincibots: Create a 3d printed modular robot toy. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/QQT9/H7QCTYVW/FR5QQT9H7QCTYVW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/QQT9/H7QCTYVW/FR5QQT9H7QCTYVW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/QQT9/H7QCTYVW/FR5QQT9H7QCTYVW.SMALL.jpg dealywhopper Click on the first image, to start a slideshow to introduce Davincibots. Tools and Materials: Tools used: 3d printer Hot glue gun Small saw Materials needed: Plastic #4 finishing washers 5mm diameter spherical magnets 4mm diameter hardwood dowels Print the parts. Download the files, found her...
By: dealywhopper

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:16:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/NyanCube/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/ENHD/H7431JKK/FFUENHDH7431JKK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/ENHD/H7431JKK/FFUENHDH7431JKK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/ENHD/H7431JKK/FFUENHDH7431JKK.SMALL.jpg canon1200 After ordering 10 tilt switches and got tired of playing around with it, I got an idea of combining this with a RGB LED and voilà! NYANCUBEEE! By the way, this is just a prototype. Newer version coming soon! If you like it, I will post an Instructable. Enjoy!
By: canon1200

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 07:21:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-the-Snap-Circuits-Rover/
Hack the Snap Circuits Rover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/X58C/H6S41DXA/FWZX58CH6S41DXA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/X58C/H6S41DXA/FWZX58CH6S41DXA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/X58C/H6S41DXA/FWZX58CH6S41DXA.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In this Instructable you will learn how to hack the Snap Circuits Rover by adding a PICAXE micro controller and building a Snap Circuits Programmable Robot. First, you will learn how to install the PICAXE Programming Editor (the PICAXE is the microcontroller, or computer brain for your programmable ...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:17:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toy-Truck-Ipod-dock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/EC9X/H6R3CP1E/FZ8EC9XH6R3CP1E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/EC9X/H6R3CP1E/FZ8EC9XH6R3CP1E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/EC9X/H6R3CP1E/FZ8EC9XH6R3CP1E.SMALL.jpg rnazin This object is quite simple to make but it needs some subtleties. First you need a little toy-truck (made of plastic) You need also the dock adapter provided with you ipod and a cutter. The first thing to do is extend the slot of the adapter in order to put the socket (without that you'll have som...
By: rnazin

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Sep 2012 11:53:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Switch-Adapted-Toys-Basics/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/9JKQ/H6918TBM/F609JKQH6918TBM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/9JKQ/H6918TBM/F609JKQH6918TBM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/9JKQ/H6918TBM/F609JKQH6918TBM.SMALL.jpg ktow A basic overview of how to adapt a toy to operate with a communication switch.  Not a lot of specifics, but hopefully a helpful primer before you jump into your first project.   While the innards of most toys these days have more than just a wire, if you can trace the "activate" button back to the ...
By: ktow

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 01:53:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USS-Enterprise-Arduino-Mini-powered/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/Y244/H5TVAXDM/FQOY244H5TVAXDM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/Y244/H5TVAXDM/FQOY244H5TVAXDM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/Y244/H5TVAXDM/FQOY244H5TVAXDM.SMALL.jpg simonfrfr Hey guys, We made a cool toy Enterprise we bought at Michaels for $15 and got it to work! It was a great experience we and built a little toy from Star Trek. If you are interested in the project and there are enough of you that want us to post a step-by-step instructable, then we will. We were inspi...
By: simonfrfr

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:00:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printing-records-for-a-Fisher-Price-toy-record-/
3D printing records for a Fisher Price toy record player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/1NHQ/H5ED881K/FBH1NHQH5ED881K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/1NHQ/H5ED881K/FBH1NHQH5ED881K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/1NHQ/H5ED881K/FBH1NHQH5ED881K.SMALL.jpg fred27 A little while ago I stumbled across an old toy record player made by Fisher Price in the 1970s, and decided that what it really needed was some new tunes. I got thinking about it, reverse engineered the way it was encoded, got out my trusty CNC mill and created an Instructable all about it right ...
By: fred27

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:00:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Talon-Wheels-and-Mats/
Cardboard Talon - Wheels and Mats - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/ZM16/H4AGL7P8/F7GZM16H4AGL7P8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/ZM16/H4AGL7P8/F7GZM16H4AGL7P8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/ZM16/H4AGL7P8/F7GZM16H4AGL7P8.SMALL.jpg PeckLauros Hello everybody! This time I'll show how I used a simple cardboard box to make this toy. The initial idea was to make a robot explorer. However, I encountered some technical difficulties as the inaccuracy in the cut pieces and imperfect alignment between the wheels and tracks. Still, it was an enjo...
By: PeckLauros

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:54:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Master-Control-Program/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/ON97/H3Z3P0XE/FW1ON97H3Z3P0XE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/ON97/H3Z3P0XE/FW1ON97H3Z3P0XE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/ON97/H3Z3P0XE/FW1ON97H3Z3P0XE.SMALL.jpg megaduty If you need an MCP to carry with you in your pocket every where you go; you've come to right Instructable. If you don't know the unbridled power that is Master Control Program educate yourself: http://youtu.be/dp7dBbaZUIk?t=12s MCP has even been in a rap video: http://youtu.be/iIMb3hGzWW8 Wow, "...
By: megaduty

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jul 2012 16:33:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Blaster-revolver-Rosie/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/R87D/H3Z3VHOR/FKER87DH3Z3VHOR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/R87D/H3Z3VHOR/FKER87DH3Z3VHOR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/R87D/H3Z3VHOR/FKER87DH3Z3VHOR.SMALL.jpg Evinfire Hi there, I've had a new project here to make a sci-fi-Steampunked blasting revolver prop... It started out as an toy-gun with light and sound. Added a cut off-copper candle at front, some radioparts, etc. Did the brush-tecnique to make it look more old. It's Bioshock inspired with a small electri...
By: Evinfire

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jul 2012 12:46:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Psycadelic-Shadow-Maker-USB/
Psycadelic Shadow Maker (USB) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/VPLH/H2WEWXOW/F33VPLHH2WEWXOW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/VPLH/H2WEWXOW/F33VPLHH2WEWXOW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/VPLH/H2WEWXOW/F33VPLHH2WEWXOW.SMALL.jpg justbennett Mood light? Night light? Party light? This project could be any of these things, but I think the coolest thing it can do is make rad 3D-ish, multi-color shadow art. This idea came from the Trippy Night Light published in Make by Charles Platt and the "Trippy RGB Color Mixing Night Light" by e024576...
By: justbennett

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:48:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/KISS-Keep-It-Simple-Silly-Robot/
KISS (Keep It Simple, Silly) Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/R4A5/H347FNSI/FLER4A5H347FNSI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/R4A5/H347FNSI/FLER4A5H347FNSI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/R4A5/H347FNSI/FLER4A5H347FNSI.SMALL.jpg Kevin3260 This is my first instructable, so please bear with me. I am fifteen and I do the robotics competition FRC, Vex, and I mentor for two FLL teams. I designed this robot for 7-10 year olds beginning with the FLL competition to help them start with building and programming. Although I think this can help...
By: Kevin3260

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:59:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toy-Cruiser/
Toy Cruiser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SMALL.jpg randofo This is an easy to assemble toy car made using lots of high-tech tools. Once you 3D print, and laser cut your parts, the rest can be zip tied and bolted together in minutes. I was initially planning on making more of a hot rod. However, thanks to the slow speed of the servos, it turned out to be mor...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:28:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-First-Synth/
My First Synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SMALL.jpg randofo The kid synth came about as I sat hunched over a tangled mess of synthesizer wires. My friend Oliver came over, assessed the situation, and said, "You know you have succeeded in making the world's most complicated children's toy." While my initial reaction was to grunt at him, and shoo him away, I l...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 15:43:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-records-for-a-70s-toy-record-player/
Custom records for a 70's toy record player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FN4/ZKYD/H267LBHZ/FN4ZKYDH267LBHZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN4/ZKYD/H267LBHZ/FN4ZKYDH267LBHZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN4/ZKYD/H267LBHZ/FN4ZKYDH267LBHZ.SMALL.jpg fred27 I recently stumbled across and old toy record player made by Fisher Price in the 1970s. I'm sure many of you will recognise this iconic toy and some of the older Instructables visitors may well have had one. As with many 40-year old toys, it was in a bit of a sad state and a couple of the records ha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 11:30:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bukobot-Fly-3D-printable-1-piece-glider-that-fli/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/QLER/H1YOB7F0/FYKQLERH1YOB7F0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/QLER/H1YOB7F0/FYKQLERH1YOB7F0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/QLER/H1YOB7F0/FYKQLERH1YOB7F0.SMALL.jpg Deezmaker The Bukobot Fly was originally made to test out some features of my open source Bukobot 3D printer prototype (http://deezmaker.com or Bukobot at Instructables) and experiment with thin layers. Then I got curious to see if I can actually make it fly..and I did! First 3D printable hand glider? Not s...
By: Deezmaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 00:47:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Posable-dollDesigner-toy-in-Blender/
Poseable doll/Designer toy in Blender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/9QIT/H1JUJMAX/FQY9QITH1JUJMAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/9QIT/H1JUJMAX/FQY9QITH1JUJMAX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/9QIT/H1JUJMAX/FQY9QITH1JUJMAX.SMALL.jpg thekendall You've all probably heard about Munny dolls and Dunnys. Designer toys are becoming extremely popular. During this Instructables. I will show you my process of creating my own DIY Doll similar to a Munny. I will be using Blender to box model the various parts of the character and Experiment with Bool...
By: thekendall

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 23:29:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sentriduino-Its-the-all-new-Sentry-turret-made-of/
Sentriduino! Its the all new Sentry turret made of recycled things you would find around your house! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/47D4/H191QZVX/FG047D4H191QZVX.SMALL.jpg simonfrfr Hey guys, Today I would like to show you how to make a simple sentry turret out of household Items! You would only need to get an Arduino UNO or Mega, a Ping))) Ultrasonic Range finder, two servos, and an electronic water squinter! The rest of the project is things that you may find around your hous...
By: simonfrfr

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:12:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/zoom-zume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/67H2/H15NIC07/FQF67H2H15NIC07.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/67H2/H15NIC07/FQF67H2H15NIC07.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/67H2/H15NIC07/FQF67H2H15NIC07.SMALL.jpg jad66 a digital design i created for fun just to test the capabilities of rendering software i just received.
By: jad66

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:16:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mission-Impossibe-Puzzle-Box-with-PicAxe/
Mission Impossibe Puzzle Box with PicAxe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/1HEJ/H0OJ5KJ4/FOE1HEJH0OJ5KJ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/1HEJ/H0OJ5KJ4/FOE1HEJH0OJ5KJ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/1HEJ/H0OJ5KJ4/FOE1HEJH0OJ5KJ4.SMALL.jpg justbennett This is my second ever Picaxe project. Shoot, it's my second ever electronic circuit to design and build myself. Halfway through this project, while exploring the "tune" command in the Picaxe programming language I came up with an idea for a modification to a puzzle box I had. At first I just wante...
By: justbennett

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 17:54:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Picaxe-Programmable-Giggle-Box/
Picaxe Programmable Giggle Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/OOOV/GS3BDASG/FMMOOOVGS3BDASG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/OOOV/GS3BDASG/FMMOOOVGS3BDASG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/OOOV/GS3BDASG/FMMOOOVGS3BDASG.SMALL.jpg justbennett This was my first Picaxe project. Actually, my first complete circuit to design and build. The hardest part of the project is the soldering, but if I can do it you can do it. Basically, it is a little box with a push button and two light sensors (3 inputs). It has an LED and piezo (2 outputs). I h...
By: justbennett

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 00:06:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spy-Video-Trakr-Add-a-Lego-Claw-Attachment/
Spy Video Trakr: Add a Lego Claw Attachment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/AV9Z/H0KL0M3R/FI2AV9ZH0KL0M3R.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In honor of National Robotics Week and the Instructables Robot Challenge I am submitting a few robot designs. This design (for ages 13-18) takes advantage of Wild Planet's Spy Video Trakr, which is easily programmable and designed by its developers to be hacked. The Trakr is a remote controlled rob...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 09:29:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-The-Spy-Video-Trakr-Add-a-Missile-Launche/
Spy Video Trakr: Add a Missile Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/V6BB/GW3X8NOZ/FWEV6BBGW3X8NOZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/V6BB/GW3X8NOZ/FWEV6BBGW3X8NOZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/V6BB/GW3X8NOZ/FWEV6BBGW3X8NOZ.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In honor of National Robotics Week and the Instructables Robot Challenge I am submitting a few robot designs. This design (for ages 13-18) takes advantage of Wild Planet's Spy Video Trakr, which is easily programmable and designed by its developers to be hacked. The Trakr is a remote controlled rob...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:47:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/From-atoms-to-bits-to-atoms-learning-OpenSCAD-by-/
From atoms to bits to atoms: learning OpenSCAD by copying a cat toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/G1DW/H05NKQY6/FBRG1DWH05NKQY6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/G1DW/H05NKQY6/FBRG1DWH05NKQY6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/G1DW/H05NKQY6/FBRG1DWH05NKQY6.SMALL.jpg BrianEnigma There are some cat toys at the house that are particularly popular with the local residents.  They are simple hollow spheres with cut-out slots.  They are great for kitties to kick around — small and light.  After staring at one for a few minutes, piecing out the geometry, I realized that this would...
By: BrianEnigma

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:36:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-manufacture-your-own-designer-toy-or-start-/
How to manufacture your own designer toy or start a new small business - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/A413/GZUAFETE/FJ3A413GZUAFETE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/A413/GZUAFETE/FJ3A413GZUAFETE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/A413/GZUAFETE/FJ3A413GZUAFETE.SMALL.jpg bryanbrutherford       I want to start with full disclosure. I am a trained and practicing industrial designer. I have spent the last 15 years deeply immersed in both traditional and cutting edge visualization and prototyping tools. This particular project was possible because of all that i have learned and the tool...
By: bryanbrutherford

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:25:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beetle/
Beetle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FTO/6R5V/GZTLWEYJ/FTO6R5VGZTLWEYJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTO/6R5V/GZTLWEYJ/FTO6R5VGZTLWEYJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTO/6R5V/GZTLWEYJ/FTO6R5VGZTLWEYJ.SMALL.jpg jonghewk715 This is a toy that I made.  It moves back and forward depending on the way I put my inputs.  equipment Equipment that I used: Rubber, Popsicle Sticks,  Four Lego motors, Arduino shield, light sensor, USB cable, Wires, hot glue, Lego pieces, Soldering equipment, Jen500 (power supply) S...
By: jonghewk715

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:21:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EXTREME-Snap-Circuits-Programmable-Robot/
EXTREME Snap Circuits Programmable Robot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/PT62/GZQR3I0D/FRIPT62GZQR3I0D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/PT62/GZQR3I0D/FRIPT62GZQR3I0D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/PT62/GZQR3I0D/FRIPT62GZQR3I0D.SMALL.jpg KRA5H In this Instructable you will learn how to build an EXTREME Snap Circuits Programmable Robot. First, you will learn how to install the PICAXE Programming Editor (the PICAXE is the microcontroller, or computer brain for your programmable Snap Circuits robot). Next, you will learn what a simple PICAXE...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:08:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mr-Pumpkinhead-make-your-own-adorable-figure-wi/
Mr. Pumpkinhead : make your own adorable figure with 3D printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/6OG0/GYGGJ68F/FSJ6OG0GYGGJ68F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/6OG0/GYGGJ68F/FSJ6OG0GYGGJ68F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/6OG0/GYGGJ68F/FSJ6OG0GYGGJ68F.SMALL.jpg heonyun A few years ago, I made a short computer animation with my friends for a class project. The animaiton was called "Garageband", which is composed of three band members playing musical instruments. As our theme was kinda monstrous band, we created a halloween pumplkinhead guitarist, a monster drummer,...
By: heonyun

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:13:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Converting-a-rescued-toy-into-a-MIDI-controller/
Converting a rescued toy into a MIDI controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/YEVG/GZACCV7P/FY4YEVGGZACCV7P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/YEVG/GZACCV7P/FY4YEVGGZACCV7P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/YEVG/GZACCV7P/FY4YEVGGZACCV7P.SMALL.jpg zen.webb In this Instructable, I will walk you through the process of converting a rescued noise-making children's toy into an actually useful musical instrument using MIDI! Take a moment to just glance over the titles of the steps in this Instructable and familiarize yourself with the general process, so yo...
By: zen.webb

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:12:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-3D-print-a-custom-car-model-1966-Chevy-Bus/
How to 3D print a custom car model (1966 Chevy Bus) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/ESG0/GYEUBEXI/FOBESG0GYEUBEXI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/ESG0/GYEUBEXI/FOBESG0GYEUBEXI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/ESG0/GYEUBEXI/FOBESG0GYEUBEXI.SMALL.jpg nclowar HISTORY My grandfather bought a 1966 Chevy bus and converted it into an RV, that my family used to take trips in every summer. I wanted to give him a model of this bus for Christmas, but since he had made so many modifications to it....I would need to create my own version in 3D and have it printed...
By: nclowar

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:42:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Semi-Volatile-Memory/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/KAWU/GZ38J15K/FR5KAWUGZ38J15K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/KAWU/GZ38J15K/FR5KAWUGZ38J15K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/KAWU/GZ38J15K/FR5KAWUGZ38J15K.SMALL.jpg megaduty 3D print your own Semi-Volatile Memory desktop action toy! Ever wondered what that box of desktop components in your closet was planning? Self-aware componentry can be fairly dangerous especially if your not exactly sure what your looking for. When scanning your various parts for potential maliciou...
By: megaduty

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:32:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/You-light-up-my-life/
You light up my life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/VSO1/GYGFD8CP/FHCVSO1GYGFD8CP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/VSO1/GYGFD8CP/FHCVSO1GYGFD8CP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/VSO1/GYGFD8CP/FHCVSO1GYGFD8CP.SMALL.jpg ingamarie A touch sensor just in time for Valentines! Gather you materials 3 pieces of felt, it helps if one is fairly thick 1 LED Conductive thread 2 pieces conductive tape 2032 battery Needle nose pliers Sewing needle Regular sewing thread Prepare your pieces Make a ...
By: ingamarie

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