http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 04:22:12 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Tissue-Box-Guitar-Light-Strings/
Tissue Box Guitar - Light Strings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/1TIN/HGU2DZWP/F3A1TINHGU2DZWP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/1TIN/HGU2DZWP/F3A1TINHGU2DZWP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/1TIN/HGU2DZWP/F3A1TINHGU2DZWP.SMALL.jpg samersh the idea of anything can be an instrumental music has been always in my mind so i made a wooden tissue box that i installed inside it a guitar of light strings  Video: equipments: 1 x Arduino Uno 1 x Adafruit Wave Shield  1 x Servo 6 x LDR 12 x 1k Resistors 6 x LED WIRES Building...
By: samersh

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 12:16:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-wrapping-tools-made-inexpensive-I-made-it-at/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/P6LR/HFPTGFMW/FHKP6LRHFPTGFMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/P6LR/HFPTGFMW/FHKP6LRHFPTGFMW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/P6LR/HFPTGFMW/FHKP6LRHFPTGFMW.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Goals:     To make wire wrapping tools more affordable for hobbyists.       To demonstrate how easy ideas could be made into reality at TechShop. Background:        What is wire wrapping?  It is a way to make connection without using solder.  Work & Design Description:         I imported The Hex ...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:52:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Standard-Wire-Gauge-Made-in-TechShop-18-Acryl/
Standard Wire Gauge. Made in TechShop. 1/8" Acrylic Material. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/1HS3/HFD10RRH/FGL1HS3HFD10RRH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/1HS3/HFD10RRH/FGL1HS3HFD10RRH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/1HS3/HFD10RRH/FGL1HS3HFD10RRH.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Project Goal:      To make a Standard Wire Gauge out of 1/8" Acrylic.  Acknowledgement:      Thank you to all staff, instructors and fellow members who have supported this project and assisted me during my learning process. Standard Wire Gauge. Made in TechShop. 1/8" Acrylic Material. Part...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:07:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-scrap-a-Blender/
How to scrap a Blender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/FEKL/HF24456D/FOIFEKLHF24456D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/FEKL/HF24456D/FOIFEKLHF24456D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/FEKL/HF24456D/FOIFEKLHF24456D.SMALL.jpg MrJentis Do you have an old blender that doesn't work anymore? Are you thinking you should throw it in the garbage? If your answer is yes to both the questions above, then think about this for a minute.  If your a hobbyist like me, then surely there must be some parts on the blender that is still of some u...
By: MrJentis

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:57:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/12-volt-charger-12-volt-DC-power-suply/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/QKM1/HET0YCLD/FDLQKM1HET0YCLD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/QKM1/HET0YCLD/FDLQKM1HET0YCLD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/QKM1/HET0YCLD/FDLQKM1HET0YCLD.SMALL.jpg GhoustDoggy I've made this 12 volt DC suply for testing stuf that I made. I used 220 V to 12 V transormer and simple Graco's compound. If you are not expert dont try this at home the 220 volt is more than enough to kill someone. For base I used old PC power suply I dril holes for switch, and LED. --------------...
By: GhoustDoggy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 05:31:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rum-Bottle-LED-Lamp/
Rum Bottle LED Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/20YN/HEXSS2AF/FFK20YNHEXSS2AF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/20YN/HEXSS2AF/FFK20YNHEXSS2AF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/20YN/HEXSS2AF/FFK20YNHEXSS2AF.SMALL.jpg oroman2014 This color changing light is simple to make, fairly cheap and acts a perfect desk decoration to plug into your computer or wall! It's simplistic, yet beautiful with its multiple colors.  Materials 1 Rum bottle 12 LEDS:   - 1 white  - 1 blue  - 1 green  - 1 yellow  - 1 orange  - 1 pink  - 6 color ...
By: oroman2014

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:44:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-HomoPolar-Motor/
How To Make A HomoPolar Motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/DLRL/HELXCXNW/F0NDLRLHELXCXNW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/DLRL/HELXCXNW/F0NDLRLHELXCXNW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/DLRL/HELXCXNW/F0NDLRLHELXCXNW.SMALL.jpg GalacticsTutorials You can watch the video, but If you want then check out the steps Materials You're going to need; - 1 3/4 inch circular neodymium magnet http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=neodymium+magnets+3%2F4&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aneodymium+magnets+3%2F4 -  20 gauge soli...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:38:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-mini-boiler/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/1HNX/HELX4BXG/F3E1HNXHELX4BXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/1HNX/HELX4BXG/F3E1HNXHELX4BXG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/1HNX/HELX4BXG/F3E1HNXHELX4BXG.SMALL.jpg ws2pac Mini boiler warming with candle ! Need items:Can of beer(cola) , candle , hose , court for hot water  and wire for stand . When you pour chilled water in cans ,in 2 minutes you will have hot water :)
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:18:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-GPS-Power-Plug/
Repair GPS Power Plug - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/OF3D/HELX4AWT/F84OF3DHELX4AWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/OF3D/HELX4AWT/F84OF3DHELX4AWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/OF3D/HELX4AWT/F84OF3DHELX4AWT.SMALL.jpg ROD917 My Garmin 12 VDC Power Adapter plastic prong broke. The plastic prong keeps the plug tight in the socket. I attempted to fix the plastic prong but I keep losing power. I could buy a new Power adapter for $35 plus shipping but I had the parts to fix it and it cost me nothing. Parts List 1. 12 VDC  ...
By: ROD917

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:56:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-an-IphoneIpod-touch-charging-cable-4th/
Repairing an Iphone/Ipod touch charging cable (4th gen. and down) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/BGC1/HEBNAT29/FPUBGC1HEBNAT29.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/BGC1/HEBNAT29/FPUBGC1HEBNAT29.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/BGC1/HEBNAT29/FPUBGC1HEBNAT29.SMALL.jpg bboyArthur A couple of days ago my brother stopped by. He said he bought a 3 meter charging cable for his Iphone 4S, but it didn't work. He said he ordered it at a website without warranty, so he asked me if I could repair it. I said I'd look whether or not I could repair it. To tell you the result: I did it a...
By: bboyArthur

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:42:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coil-winder-with-automatic-counter/
Coil winder with automatic counter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SMALL.jpg aprzy15 (If you like this project, consider voting from me in the make to learn contest, and the up! 3D printer contest, thanks.) Coils are used for an abundance of projects, but are not very easy to make. Often, coils require 100's and sometimes 1000's of turns. Doing this by hand is extremely difficult, s...
By: aprzy15

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Mar 2013 15:01:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Geodesic-Terrarium/
Steampunk Geodesic Terrarium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/PRZ0/HBXWRY7U/FLOPRZ0HBXWRY7U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/PRZ0/HBXWRY7U/FLOPRZ0HBXWRY7U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/PRZ0/HBXWRY7U/FLOPRZ0HBXWRY7U.SMALL.jpg NEED HELP sorta My name is Jacob Siler, and I'm currently co-founding a game development company through crowd funding. We're working on our first game, named Sky Bridge! It will be a massive online Steampunk universe -- quite unlike any game currently on the market. For more on the company (and the game) please st...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:22:28 PST 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/10-Easy-Helpful-Uses-for-Heat-Shrink-Tubing/
12 Easy, Helpful Uses for Heat Shrink Tubing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/51YT/HCV91HIX/FCB51YTHCV91HIX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/51YT/HCV91HIX/FCB51YTHCV91HIX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/51YT/HCV91HIX/FCB51YTHCV91HIX.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics I just bought a heat gun and shrink wrap from Harbor Freight, and I was totally blasted with the usefulness of shrink wrap. Here are just a few projects I came up with as far as my electronics workbench goes! I thought of a billion others, but they weren't necessarily relevant to my electronics revo...
By: Enjoying Electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:54:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Arduino-5x2-LED-Matrix/
Simple Arduino 5x2 LED Matrix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/ZBEH/HCJO1KWY/FALZBEHHCJO1KWY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/ZBEH/HCJO1KWY/FALZBEHHCJO1KWY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/ZBEH/HCJO1KWY/FALZBEHHCJO1KWY.SMALL.jpg ride on toy dude This is my First Arduino project so bear with me.  This a simple LED Matrix that is run by an Arduino Uno 3. You will need these parts: -10 LEDs -Arduino Board -Breadbord -Jumper Wires -And some solid core wire LED placement Place the LEDs across the middle of the breadboard one LED row on on...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 11:29:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Built-Micro-Hexacopter-Frame/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QEWU/HCLBWRX2/FTHQEWUHCLBWRX2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QEWU/HCLBWRX2/FTHQEWUHCLBWRX2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/QEWU/HCLBWRX2/FTHQEWUHCLBWRX2.SMALL.jpg Ben The Builder As an avid RC-er I had always wanted to build a multrotor, however it seemed too daunting. I met a kid at college that helped me through the process and I am now addicted. This is my 2nd multirotor with the first being a large quad built on an x525 V3 Frame run by an aeroquad mini. When Hobbyking ca...
By: Ben The Builder

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:33:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIWire-Bender/
DIWire Bender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/ANUK/HCAXRZ79/F4KANUKHCAXRZ79.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/ANUK/HCAXRZ79/F4KANUKHCAXRZ79.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/ANUK/HCAXRZ79/F4KANUKHCAXRZ79.SMALL.jpg pensa D.I.Wire Bender is a rapid prototype machine that bends metal wire to produce 2D and 3D shapes, pushing the limits of what can be produced in different materials, forms, and methods, anywhere from a model shop to your home. For the code, full bill of materials (parts list), and readme files, visit ...
By: pensa

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:34:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-30-Minute-Pocket-Digital-Microscope/
Easy 30 Minute Pocket Digital Microscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/TNSD/HBXWS8QQ/FDETNSDHBXWS8QQ.SMALL.jpg Adum24 Ever wanted to see things up close? Ever wanted to read that fine print that is just too small to read? Well, now you can! This pocket digital microscope is very easy to make and will only take you about a half an hour or so to make. It also fits in your pocket so you can take it wherever you would ...
By: Adum24

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:50:07 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/Electroluminescent-Boat-Navigation-Lights/
Electroluminescent Boat Navigation Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/NIO8/HAWBWIXS/FVKNIO8HAWBWIXS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/NIO8/HAWBWIXS/FVKNIO8HAWBWIXS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/NIO8/HAWBWIXS/FVKNIO8HAWBWIXS.SMALL.jpg als_liahona For more than 170 years, the law has requires red (port) and green (starboard) navigation lights on powered marine vehicles operated at night.  Most basic navigation lights include a single bulb behind colored red and green plastic lenses.  Generally this is sufficient, but after being told by other...
By: als_liahona

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 01:23:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-up-Eiffel-Tower-Framed-Poster/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/3MA2/HBBCIEA8/FPH3MA2HBBCIEA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/3MA2/HBBCIEA8/FPH3MA2HBBCIEA8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/3MA2/HBBCIEA8/FPH3MA2HBBCIEA8.SMALL.jpg sd2kool4u It's a poster backed with el-panels connected to an DC to AC adapter. Adapter- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330680937588&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230652915304&ssPageName=STRK:MERFB:IID Panel- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 08:42:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycling-wire-to-make-pendrive-dongles-or-lanyard/
Recycling wire to make pendrive dongles or lanyards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/Q4UH/H9X3JIKF/F5XQ4UHH9X3JIKF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/Q4UH/H9X3JIKF/F5XQ4UHH9X3JIKF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/Q4UH/H9X3JIKF/F5XQ4UHH9X3JIKF.SMALL.jpg aaahotdog Love to recycle and it will last 4ever.   I used an old wire harness for mine. Materials You will need some wire, solder, soldering iron, wire stripper, heat-shrink tubing, a heat gun or matches, and a pendrive Cut wire to desired length and string through pendrive.   Short wire for dongle (a...
By: aaahotdog

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:32:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/StarLights/
StarLights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/YPQ7/H9T4PSOG/F1LYPQ7H9T4PSOG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/YPQ7/H9T4PSOG/F1LYPQ7H9T4PSOG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/YPQ7/H9T4PSOG/F1LYPQ7H9T4PSOG.SMALL.jpg lucylollipop As an electronics teacher, I spend a lot of my time teaching repetitive products from kits - mostly, that I've had little input with and am really just making sure they understand the components. I decided it was about time I challenged myself, so designed my own project, found the components, and d...
By: lucylollipop

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:55:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Shake-It-Flashlight/
Shake-It Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/U1N7/HBXWS6L8/FDPU1N7HBXWS6L8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/U1N7/HBXWS6L8/FDPU1N7HBXWS6L8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/U1N7/HBXWS6L8/FDPU1N7HBXWS6L8.SMALL.jpg chandrahas aroori Did you ever look at those 100$ shake it flashlights and feel envious?Well here's an easy way to make it!!! Parts The required parts are- 1.Cardboard tube 2.5 diodes 3. Magnet wire 4. Foam  5. LED 6.Capacitor 7. Wire  8. Convex lens 9. Hot glue  If a joule thief is wanted then- 10. 2N3904 Transis...
By: chandrahas aroori

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:25:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Next-Generation-Headphone-Hoodie/
Next Generation Headphone Hoodie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/J51E/H9K2G0OT/FJMJ51EH9K2G0OT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/J51E/H9K2G0OT/FJMJ51EH9K2G0OT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/J51E/H9K2G0OT/FJMJ51EH9K2G0OT.SMALL.jpg Attmos   I've seen the store bought headphone hoodie and I just can't get into having the hood strings running into my ears like some kind of "arrow through the head" magic trick.  I don't mean to be critical but they do look goofy.  Anyway, I decided to make one for myself that looks natural, is machin...
By: Attmos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:11:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Shorten-iPhone-5-Lightning-Cable-experiment-Fail/
Shorten iPhone 5 Lightning Cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/DD65/H9G124AD/FWWDD65H9G124AD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/DD65/H9G124AD/FWWDD65H9G124AD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/DD65/H9G124AD/FWWDD65H9G124AD.SMALL.jpg w1se I wanted to shorten one of my iPhone 5 lightning cables for my car charging purposes so I thought I'd give it a whirl.  I'm new a soldering and haven't done anything like this previously with this type of cable so I wasn't sure it would work.   I tried this twice, the first time it didn't work, the ...
By: w1se

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:35:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Spool-Caddy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/7V44/H9K2FAOO/FI07V44H9K2FAOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/7V44/H9K2FAOO/FI07V44H9K2FAOO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/7V44/H9K2FAOO/FI07V44H9K2FAOO.SMALL.jpg Tomdf While working as an Artist in Residence at Instructables I noticed that they had a lot of loose spools of wire hanging around the office. You see, I'm one of those "everything in its place" types and frankly I have enough loose wire in my head, so I couldn't help myself but make this organizer. This...
By: Tomdf

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:51:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Cap/
Make an EL Wire Cap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/1ILP/H9G0W5RD/FO41ILPH9G0W5RD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/1ILP/H9G0W5RD/FO41ILPH9G0W5RD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/1ILP/H9G0W5RD/FO41ILPH9G0W5RD.SMALL.jpg Wackey Alex With the year drawing to a close and the impending apocalypse I decided to add some EL Wire to a cap for celebrations like New Year and the end of the world so my friends and family can find me in a crowd and generally look awesome. If they had caps in TRON, this is what I think they might look lik...
By: Wackey Alex

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:26:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Buzz-Wire-Alarm-Clock/
Buzz Wire Alarm Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/4VTG/H97JSBUN/FHP4VTGH97JSBUN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/4VTG/H97JSBUN/FHP4VTGH97JSBUN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/4VTG/H97JSBUN/FHP4VTGH97JSBUN.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma Does it happen to you to slide your finger across your phone's screen and turn the alarm off ... just because you have automated this task and don't even need to open your eyes? Well, let me present to you the alarm clock that WILL MAKE YOU: ..... stand from the bed ..... open your eyes ..... get...
By: hertzgamma

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:22:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Geek-LED-Belt/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/OHEH/H8FYPCIA/FZYOHEHH8FYPCIA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/OHEH/H8FYPCIA/FZYOHEHH8FYPCIA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/OHEH/H8FYPCIA/FZYOHEHH8FYPCIA.SMALL.jpg Adambowker98 After seeing the 'ible "LED Belt" by Doctor What, I decided to make my own belt. It is basically just a belt that lights up when you flip the switch. Here's how I made it: 1) Get a belt. 2) Mark a hole in the center of the belt. 3) Mark holes (evenly spaced) down the rest of the belt so that you...
By: Adambowker98

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:29:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-your-Easyfit-HTiB-connector/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/IJMM/H8I45C1B/FLTIJMMH8I45C1B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/IJMM/H8I45C1B/FLTIJMMH8I45C1B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/IJMM/H8I45C1B/FLTIJMMH8I45C1B.SMALL.jpg usbdevice Have one of those fancy HTiB with proprietary connector? Now you can easily replace the cable and use the existing plastic connector. You can even leave the original cable / satellite intact for warranty and other purposes. Here's a list of what you need: - Soldering iron + solder - Long nose plier...
By: usbdevice

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:10:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Coil-Dope/
Homemade Coil Dope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/YADL/H8AZS2J7/FUMYADLH8AZS2J7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/YADL/H8AZS2J7/FUMYADLH8AZS2J7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/YADL/H8AZS2J7/FUMYADLH8AZS2J7.SMALL.jpg Re-design If you wind your own coils whether they are for an electric motor, electromagnet, radio coil or tesla coil or whatever, when you've wound it and have it the way you want it if you paint it with coil dope it will hold it's shape and won't hum in use. If you're winding an rf coil for a radio receiver...
By: Re-design

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:05:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-Your-Snap-Circuits-With-Frickin-Laser-Beams-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/BQAM/H7UR7MLI/F8RBQAMH7UR7MLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/BQAM/H7UR7MLI/F8RBQAMH7UR7MLI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/BQAM/H7UR7MLI/F8RBQAMH7UR7MLI.SMALL.jpg KRA5H Learn how to build a laser tripwire and alarm out of Snap Circuits. You will build two circuits: the laser tripwire circuit and the alarm circuit. The alarm is a very simple two-transistor oscillator that is switched on by the relay in the laser tripwire circuit. Once you have built the two circuits...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:10:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-wire-color-organ/
EL wire color organ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/OHEZ/H82UHFWR/FOFOHEZH82UHFWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/OHEZ/H82UHFWR/FOFOHEZH82UHFWR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/OHEZ/H82UHFWR/FOFOHEZH82UHFWR.SMALL.jpg jduffy54 Have you ever used EL wire, or felt that it'd be nice to have a wire that lights up, instead of expensive LED strings?  How about some that pulse with music?  That's what this is for, the EL wire color organ.  EL wire is composed of three wires.  One big center wire surrounded by a phosporous coatin...
By: jduffy54

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Oct 2012 21:09:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Indestructible-Speaker-Instructable/
Indestructible Speaker Instructable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/NPFF/H742P98F/FJBNPFFH742P98F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/NPFF/H742P98F/FJBNPFFH742P98F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/NPFF/H742P98F/FJBNPFFH742P98F.SMALL.jpg Attmos   They say "necessity is the mother of all invention".  Well, I ("I" meaning my friends and I) needed to have music while rafting on the Colorado and Eagle Rivers, as we do many times each summer.  On our river trips there are always long periods of calm water between sections of rapids, whic...
By: Attmos

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:25:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Protobloc-prototyping-wires/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/VLU8/H5TVBBEW/FQHVLU8H5TVBBEW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/VLU8/H5TVBBEW/FQHVLU8H5TVBBEW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/VLU8/H5TVBBEW/FQHVLU8H5TVBBEW.SMALL.jpg Jamie bagn When designing a circuit I tend to simulate it in computer based simulator and then build it on protobloc or breadboard, I have found however that when I want to connect my arduino to the protobloc circuit the solid core wire isn't ideal. I found that you can buy wires with pins so I decided to make...
By: Jamie bagn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:29:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronics-Tip-All-The-Link-Wire-Youll-Ever-Nee/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/2QOA/H5ED8KJ1/FIA2QOAH5ED8KJ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/2QOA/H5ED8KJ1/FIA2QOAH5ED8KJ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/2QOA/H5ED8KJ1/FIA2QOAH5ED8KJ1.SMALL.jpg AndyGadget  Did you know there's 50 metres (160 feet) of high quality stranded multicolour electronics link wire sitting in your "Computer Things Which Will Come In Useful One Day" box at this very moment?  It's that old parallel printer lead which you junked when you got the new USB printer. To get to the wi...
By: AndyGadget

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:14:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Prototyping-with-Clay/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/C7BW/H5JCLR09/F05C7BWH5JCLR09.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/C7BW/H5JCLR09/F05C7BWH5JCLR09.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/C7BW/H5JCLR09/F05C7BWH5JCLR09.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos I always find it annoying when I'm trying to build a prototyping involving breadboards, servos, motors, and wires, and nothing wants to stay in place.  By using clay, though it's easy to hold your components in place while still being able to move them if you need to.  I use oil-based clay because i...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 17:44:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Solder-Spool-Wick-Holder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/866S/H5IRVZXC/FZS866SH5IRVZXC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/866S/H5IRVZXC/FZS866SH5IRVZXC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/866S/H5IRVZXC/FZS866SH5IRVZXC.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos Legos seem to solve most of life's problems.  My problem was keeping my solder spool and solder wick handy and neat, and Legos came to the rescue just as expected.  Using a plate for the base and building sides up, I built cross members to hold the solder spool and guide, and a wheel on an axle affi...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 17:35:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cable-Hanger-Do-you-have-wires-cables-everywere/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/B451/H5ECN95W/F2NB451H5ECN95W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/B451/H5ECN95W/F2NB451H5ECN95W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/B451/H5ECN95W/F2NB451H5ECN95W.SMALL.jpg good_as_matrix This is a quick and easy cable hanger its all from recycled wood from broken drawer. just was designing as i go :D.  This is my first upload Go easy. also i just took pictures  but didn't know i was going to post on intractable so there are no details.. but if you really want i can measure post i...
By: good_as_matrix

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Aug 2012 17:45:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ATTiny-USI-I2C-The-detailed-in-depth-and-infor/
ATTiny USI I2C Introduction - A powerful, fast, and convenient communication interface for your ATTiny projects! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/8TR4/H54067BM/FF58TR4H54067BM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/8TR4/H54067BM/FF58TR4H54067BM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/8TR4/H54067BM/FF58TR4H54067BM.SMALL.jpg CalcProgrammer1 I2C, it's a standard that's been around for around 20 years and has found uses in nearly every corner of the electronics universe.  It's an incredibly useful technology for us microcontroller hobbyists but can seem daunting for new users.  This tutorial will solve that problem, first by reviewing wh...
By: CalcProgrammer1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:30:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ways-to-get-magnet-wire/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/BME6/H4VQO73A/FPJBME6H4VQO73A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/BME6/H4VQO73A/FPJBME6H4VQO73A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/BME6/H4VQO73A/FPJBME6H4VQO73A.SMALL.jpg tesla man Beleive it or not, there are actually many things you can get magnet wire from. What is magnet wire? Magnet wire is a thin (usually around 20-30 AWG) wire that is used to pass electricity through to produce a magnetic field. Notice though, that some of the things on this list (marked with a "*") cou...
By: tesla man

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:22:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Clip-Connectors/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/H442/H4AG5D6W/F84H442H4AG5D6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/H442/H4AG5D6W/F84H442H4AG5D6W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/H442/H4AG5D6W/F84H442H4AG5D6W.SMALL.jpg joshmt2012 If you need some quick and cheap connectors for a project i found that paper clips work good. They are really cheap and they slide together and come apart really easily. For my connectors i went and soldered the wire to them but you could also twist the wire onto it good and then cover it with hot ...
By: joshmt2012

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 10:40:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Best-Way-to-Strip-Magnet-Wire/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/1VSA/H4AGKJ70/FQW1VSAH4AGKJ70.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/1VSA/H4AGKJ70/FQW1VSAH4AGKJ70.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/1VSA/H4AGKJ70/FQW1VSAH4AGKJ70.SMALL.jpg The Lightning Stalker If you're like me, you've been searching for a better way to get the insulation off of magnet wire.  Sure, there is the easy solder magnet wire with the insulation that turns to flux, but for one reason or another, you will eventually end up getting stuck using the good stuff.  Thankfully there is a...
By: The Lightning Stalker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:33:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Single-core-wire-dispenser/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/4711/H4AGJGVS/FWH4711H4AGJGVS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/4711/H4AGJGVS/FWH4711H4AGJGVS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/4711/H4AGJGVS/FWH4711H4AGJGVS.SMALL.jpg nadned So I had 5 meters of an 8 core wire  (Cat5 I think) and striped it down to the wires cause I needed some wire to prototype on my arduino, but after stripping it I was stuck with 40 meters of lose wire an nowhere to keep it.  So I then thought I need something to store this in, after looking around ...
By: nadned

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:18:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/POCKET-Petite-Battery-Tester/
POCKET Petite Battery Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/7AKM/H3Z3VQJQ/FCM7AKMH3Z3VQJQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/7AKM/H3Z3VQJQ/FCM7AKMH3Z3VQJQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/7AKM/H3Z3VQJQ/FCM7AKMH3Z3VQJQ.SMALL.jpg iceng There is no soldering to make this extremely easy tiny battery tester.. You can keep the tester in your very smallest pocket.. Take a careful look at Battery caused LED brightness. And there are other uses for these component parts. Parts Wondermagnet.com supplied the NdFeB Neodymium-Iron-Bo...
By: iceng

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 15:23:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Easy-DIY-Solder-Pot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/A304/H461GY2E/FKRA304H461GY2E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/A304/H461GY2E/FKRA304H461GY2E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/A304/H461GY2E/FKRA304H461GY2E.SMALL.jpg ProvideYourOwn If you need to tin the ends of wires, nothing beats a solder pot. The problem is a solder pot is a pretty expensive investment. You would need to have large production requirements to justify buying one. The other issue with a solder pot is that it is somewhat dangerous when it is fired up. You need...
By: ProvideYourOwn

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Jul 2012 15:32:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/July-4th-Independence-Day-EZ-EL-Wire-Hat-Step-By-/
EZ-EL July 4th Independence Day Hat! Step-By-Step Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/GUGS/H461SOA8/FLHGUGSH461SOA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/GUGS/H461SOA8/FLHGUGSH461SOA8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/GUGS/H461SOA8/FLHGUGSH461SOA8.SMALL.jpg ezelwire Get ready for 4th of July with EZ-EL's Independence Day Hat! Take our red, white, and blue EL wire and make your own July 4th hat. Its great for the whole July 4th weekend! Wear it, show your patriotism, and have fun with it! Feel free to change out the colors and the design to make it your own! E...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2012 10:44:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/4-Ways-to-Connect-a-Wire-Without-Soldering/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/ITEJ/H3Z3VVHT/FF5ITEJH3Z3VVHT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/ITEJ/H3Z3VVHT/FF5ITEJH3Z3VVHT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/ITEJ/H3Z3VVHT/FF5ITEJH3Z3VVHT.SMALL.jpg icecats      In this Instructable I will teach you four ways to connect a wire without soldering. Soldering can be tricky and it heats up the room, so why not just skip it completely if you can? Another annoying thing about soldering is that it takes a while to heat up, solder a joint, and then, hopefully w...
By: icecats

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2012 07:09:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-make-wire-holder-for-soldering-wires-toget/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/G5ZR/H45WXGVB/F8MG5ZRH45WXGVB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/G5ZR/H45WXGVB/F8MG5ZRH45WXGVB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/G5ZR/H45WXGVB/F8MG5ZRH45WXGVB.SMALL.jpg Electro Modder Basically, I was having a lot of trouble with the simple task of soldering 2 wires together. It used to be a LOT harder than it seemed because you would need to hold the two wires in the right place, hold your iron in the right place, and feed solder onto the tip at the same time! So instead of grow...
By: Electro Modder

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