http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 19:35:28 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Separate-Hydrogen-and-Oxygen-from-Water-Through-El/
Separate Hydrogen and Oxygen from Water Through Electrolysis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/54HN/F5R8MQ53/F4A54HNF5R8MQ53.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/54HN/F5R8MQ53/F4A54HNF5R8MQ53.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/54HN/F5R8MQ53/F4A54HNF5R8MQ53.SMALL.gif hooloovoo33 Electrolysis a method of separating elements by pushing an electric current through a compound. It is used in various industrial applications such as removing copper from its ore. It is also used to separate hydrogen and oxygen from water. Electrolysis isn't the most efficient way to obtain hydrog...
By: hooloovoo33

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:36:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Lamp/
DIY LED Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6C6I/H2ULR69D/FJY6C6IH2ULR69D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6C6I/H2ULR69D/FJY6C6IH2ULR69D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6C6I/H2ULR69D/FJY6C6IH2ULR69D.SMALL.jpg venom_man This is a step by step guide on how to build your own modern LED lamp from a 3D model,  using a laser cutter and some simple electrical components . I actually used this as an architectural model but the end result  creates a pretty sweet lamp. The design that is attached it slightly different from ...
By: venom_man

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 05:07:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-and-Arm-a-Scale-Model-Battleship-From/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/OF1T/H2MYK4PD/F0ROF1TH2MYK4PD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/OF1T/H2MYK4PD/F0ROF1TH2MYK4PD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/OF1T/H2MYK4PD/F0ROF1TH2MYK4PD.SMALL.jpg picklwg Welcome to the fascinating world of R/C BIG GUN Warship Combat. So what exactly is R/C Warship combat? It is a hobby where scale model warships, armed with low-pressure CO2 cannons, fire small ball bearings at an opposing ship.  When enough holes are put in the easily punctured balsa wood covered hu...
By: picklwg

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 02:01:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-Quadrotor-Brushless/
PCB Quadrotor (Brushless) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/KLWQ/H2MYKEB7/FK2KLWQH2MYKEB7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/KLWQ/H2MYKEB7/FK2KLWQH2MYKEB7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/KLWQ/H2MYKEB7/FK2KLWQH2MYKEB7.SMALL.jpg scolton Quadrotors are the new Segways: a mesmerizing, somewhat magical, self-stabilizing platform that every tech person wants to have. You can't ride a quadrotor (well, maybe you can), but they do fly, and you can build one yourself from scratch! I helped with a previous quadrotor build (Instructable her...
By: scolton

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 15:05:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/360-analog-camera-hat/
360° analog camera hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/GGBT/H1AH6SA1/F6IGGBTH1AH6SA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/GGBT/H1AH6SA1/F6IGGBTH1AH6SA1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/GGBT/H1AH6SA1/F6IGGBTH1AH6SA1.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Forget Instagram, bring back that retro look to your pictures by using classic analog film in a fun new way. This camera hat was made using leftover single-use 35mm film cameras and several small servo motors, all powered by two AA batteries. With the camera array sitting on your head, you're able t...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 02:35:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Axis-CNC-Router---60x60x5---JunkBot/
3 Axis CNC Router - 60"x60"x5" - JunkBot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SMALL.jpg russaanderson This Instructable is the first in a series documenting the construction of a DIY 3 axis CNC router. This is also my entry for the Universal Laser Cutter Contest.The goal of this Instructable is not to show a full step by step progression but rather to pass along my experiences with making my own CNC...
By: russaanderson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2008 07:56:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/GoPro-Pan-N-Tilt-RC/
GoPro Pan-N-Tilt RC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/3CY6/H28RRV3J/F4J3CY6H28RRV3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/3CY6/H28RRV3J/F4J3CY6H28RRV3J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/3CY6/H28RRV3J/F4J3CY6H28RRV3J.SMALL.jpg Wallaby13 First off:  1) This is my first instructable so if i leave something out just ask. 2) I suck at spelling and grammar. 3) Im going to assume that you kinda know how to use tools, and a measuring devise. 4) If I jump around some its because this is just what was done, the order in witch it is done doe...
By: Wallaby13

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 23:13:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-form-curved-furniture-without-molds-Part-1/
Free-form curved furniture without molds / Part 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IBFZ/H2MYJY3F/F5VIBFZH2MYJY3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IBFZ/H2MYJY3F/F5VIBFZH2MYJY3F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/IBFZ/H2MYJY3F/F5VIBFZH2MYJY3F.SMALL.jpg pseaton Ever heard of Zipshape? It's a technique developed by Schindler Salmeron which lets you to draw a free-form profile curve for (say) a piece of furniture, and then cut a series of teeth into two sheets of thick material like MDF. Those custom-cut teeth are very specifically shaped and matched to...
By: pseaton

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 02:20:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-30/
Scanning Film Negatives with a DSLR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SMALL.jpg pauloricca Well, lets just say I've gotten better at this over the last couple of years. The left image was one of the first I've "scanned" with my DSLR, and the one on the right I've just rescanned using the techniques described below (higher resolution available here). Right now I can get higher resolution a...
By: pauloricca

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 01:04:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-pencil-drawing-into-a-capacitive-sensor-for/
Turn a pencil drawing into a capacitive sensor for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/9NT5/H2MYJXGQ/F3T9NT5H2MYJXGQ.SMALL.jpg alan.chatham Did you know?  You can make pencil drawings reactive to touch for use with your projects!  It's really easy, and gives you a lot of flexibility in making interfaces for whatever microcontroller project you're making. I put this together as part of my UnoJoy project, where we're using the Arduino ...
By: alan.chatham

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 09:19:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Custom-Watch/
How to Fabricate a Custom Watch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/5FC0/H1YONL7G/FUN5FC0H1YONL7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/5FC0/H1YONL7G/FUN5FC0H1YONL7G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/5FC0/H1YONL7G/FUN5FC0H1YONL7G.SMALL.jpg williamyang87 This instructable will describe the process of making a custom watch. Overview: Watch Case - design 3D computer model - print plastic model via 3D printer - cast metal model of watch case via lost wax method - additional assembly Watch Face - design watch face - hand craft work - install pre-made m...
By: williamyang87

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 01:34:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-CNC-Machine/
Simple CNC Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/XB81/GYVDJ2KA/FV7XB81GYVDJ2KA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/XB81/GYVDJ2KA/FV7XB81GYVDJ2KA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/XB81/GYVDJ2KA/FV7XB81GYVDJ2KA.SMALL.jpg hackitbuildit What I'm going to try and show you in this instructable is how to build a simple CNC machine. Now when I say Simple I mean you only require basic tools & materials to build the machine. The machine is made out of Sawn Timber, drawer sliders, nema 17 Stepper motors, a TB6560 Driver Controller Board...
By: hackitbuildit

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:51:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/My-First-Synth/
My First Synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/RM1P/GY4ROTNU/FX1RM1PGY4ROTNU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 22:43:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hoffman-Apparatus-for-pure-hydrogen-gas/
Hoffman Apparatus for pure hydrogen gas - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/UJZ9/H2MYHA5I/FFGUJZ9H2MYHA5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/UJZ9/H2MYHA5I/FFGUJZ9H2MYHA5I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/UJZ9/H2MYHA5I/FFGUJZ9H2MYHA5I.SMALL.jpg squiggy2 I’m sick of hydrocarbons. There are way better gasses out there that do the same job. Did you know – the original engine by Rudolf Diesel was made to run on peanut oil, and the original T-model Ford was designed for ethanol fuel? Anyway, enough of that. Before I can think about alternative automobil...
By: squiggy2

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 13:30:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-Hand/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/TB4V/H29XSPNU/FR0TB4VH29XSPNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/TB4V/H29XSPNU/FR0TB4VH29XSPNU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/TB4V/H29XSPNU/FR0TB4VH29XSPNU.SMALL.jpg vandalex Tools used: Drill/Driver, several different types of plyers, dremel tool (mostly for precision cutting the metal scraps used for the frame), hot glue gun, small screw drivers Main ingredient found at home depot: spring loaded toggle bolts(3 different sizes).  I used 14 of these total, to form the f...
By: vandalex

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 08:30:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Laptop/
Steampunk Laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/AIDN/H18FTHG1/FPJAIDNH18FTHG1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/AIDN/H18FTHG1/FPJAIDNH18FTHG1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/AIDN/H18FTHG1/FPJAIDNH18FTHG1.SMALL.jpg Admiral Aaron Ravensdale Hi all, Today I will present you my newest Steampunk-Design Workshop creation. Here you can read something about how i got the idea to built my first Steampunk Laptop. Because my pictures are soo poor... I deside to take a video in HD, you will enjoy it!!! Depend on the diversity of the ...
By: Admiral Aaron Ravensdale

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 08:58:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/16-Bit-Penny-Arcade-Figurines/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/CPMX/H1YOB29E/F0YCPMXH1YOB29E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/CPMX/H1YOB29E/F0YCPMXH1YOB29E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/CPMX/H1YOB29E/F0YCPMXH1YOB29E.SMALL.jpg StumpChunkman I'm very excited about Penny Arcade's On The Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness Three, and when I offered to make Penny Arcade some 3D prints of anything they might want, they just happened to have 16-bit modeled versions of Gabe and Tycho ready. I'm not sure what process Penny-Arcade used to create ...
By: StumpChunkman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 04:01:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-custom-Arduino-compatible/
Make your own custom Arduino compatible - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/25QP/H1YOKY3N/F8325QPH1YOKY3N.SMALL.jpg dustinandrews I love Ardunio. I love the things that people make with them and I love to make my own. Last August I published an Instructable on how to make your own postage stamp sized Arduino compatible. This Instructable will show you how to to make a rugged, versatile Ardunio compatible with basic components ...
By: dustinandrews

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 15:11:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/soldering-gun/
soldering gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GSZ7/H1ZG740O/FHYGSZ7H1ZG740O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GSZ7/H1ZG740O/FHYGSZ7H1ZG740O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GSZ7/H1ZG740O/FHYGSZ7H1ZG740O.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus A soldering gun is a pistol-shaped soldering tool, named for their rough appearance to a firearm. Why settle for an approximation when you can have a real soldering gun?! Bring this little baby to bear on your next PCB. Point, pull, and let the heater rip. It's not so far fetched: A steady hand, a ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 21:16:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-Macro-Lens/
How To Make a Macro Lens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/360N/FYTD4UF4/F43360NFYTD4UF4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/360N/FYTD4UF4/F43360NFYTD4UF4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/360N/FYTD4UF4/F43360NFYTD4UF4.SMALL.jpg Emsaid In this instructable I'll show you how to make a Macro lens. Macro lens's are used to take close up pictures of stuff. Most cameras (like mine) can't take a clear picture if the object is to close, this lens will help when taking really close up pictures. This is great for taking pictures for an ins...
By: Emsaid

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2009 00:39:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Capacitive-Stylus/
DIY Capacitive Stylus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TS6K/H1YOL7O8/FLGTS6KH1YOL7O8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TS6K/H1YOL7O8/FLGTS6KH1YOL7O8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/TS6K/H1YOL7O8/FLGTS6KH1YOL7O8.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos Most smart phones and tablets have capacitive touch screens. This is an impressive bit of technology that lets you interact directly with the screen using only your finger. But there is one problem with this kind of interface, messy finger foods. Nobody wants streaks of food all over their sc...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 13:04:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Visual-rain-sensor/
Visual rain sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/EXGP/H2BMNYHK/FXCEXGPH2BMNYHK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/EXGP/H2BMNYHK/FXCEXGPH2BMNYHK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/EXGP/H2BMNYHK/FXCEXGPH2BMNYHK.SMALL.jpg frapedia An other rain sensor, it consists of the typical rain sensor with the line shaped PCB where the rain falls, a microphone per-amplifier, an amplifier, a VU meter and a power supply to drive all the above. The idea is simple, lets say you have no access to weather conditions but you want to know i...
By: frapedia

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 02:01:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Face-Sculpture/
Mini Face Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SMALL.jpg randofo Inspired by the Foil Bust of designer Dominic Wilcox, I set out to create an aluminum replica of my face. To change things up a little, I decided to do it at 1/4 and 1/8 scale. This required use of all kinds of state of the art technology... and aluminum foil. Don't be daunted by the seeming complex...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 18:25:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-reactive-21-audio-amplifier-flashy-ipod-do/
Sound reactive 2.1 audio amplifier (flashy ipod dock) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/TAF2/H2CE6L4U/FTMTAF2H2CE6L4U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/TAF2/H2CE6L4U/FTMTAF2H2CE6L4U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/TAF2/H2CE6L4U/FTMTAF2H2CE6L4U.SMALL.jpg woody2k This is my version of the LED boxs that i have seen on this site. This formed the final part of my degree course as a trainee Secondary Design Technology Teacher. Its pretty simple. I took the flashing circuit for an led box and built it into a ready made 2.1 system, then made a new housing for it....
By: woody2k

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 16:11:43 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/ZKYD/H267LBHZ/FN4ZKYDH267LBHZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/ZKYD/H267LBHZ/FN4ZKYDH267LBHZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/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...
By: fred27

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 18:30:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-superhero/
Build your own superhero - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/8LBA/H0OJ1BXI/FXT8LBAH0OJ1BXI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/8LBA/H0OJ1BXI/FXT8LBAH0OJ1BXI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/8LBA/H0OJ1BXI/FXT8LBAH0OJ1BXI.SMALL.jpg snowgrains One of my favorite films is the 1991 movie titled "The Rocketeer."  Seeing the hero arc across the sky wearing a rocket pack just makes me wish for the day that such things really exist.  Until then, perhaps the next best thing is to create my own life-size superhero to inspire my creative efforts. ...
By: snowgrains

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 21:30:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/RFID-Controlled-Car-Trunk/
RFID Controlled Car Trunk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/XN8N/H2CE6VY5/FASXN8NH2CE6VY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/XN8N/H2CE6VY5/FASXN8NH2CE6VY5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/XN8N/H2CE6VY5/FASXN8NH2CE6VY5.SMALL.jpg duke2luke Projected Achievement: One will be able to walk up to the trunk of the car, touch their hip (which contains their wallet which contains an RFID card) to a specified point, causing the trunk to pop open. It will employ radio frequency identification to sense the human subject, a servo to pull the cor...
By: duke2luke

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 08:30:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Plastic/
Homemade Plastic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/BCRI/F11S8QE9/FSQBCRIF11S8QE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/BCRI/F11S8QE9/FSQBCRIF11S8QE9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/BCRI/F11S8QE9/FSQBCRIF11S8QE9.SMALL.jpg Coffeebot This is a quick and simple method for making your own general-purpose plastic. The constituent ingredients are milk and vinegar. That's it. The total cost is less than $10, possibly less than $5 if you can get a good deal. The plastic is moldable, and has a consistency of soggy cheese (I certainly ...
By: Coffeebot

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:26:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Combination-CNC-Machine-and-3D-Printer/
Combination CNC Machine and 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/D62E/H27LS6VX/FJ9D62EH27LS6VX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/D62E/H27LS6VX/FJ9D62EH27LS6VX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/D62E/H27LS6VX/FJ9D62EH27LS6VX.SMALL.jpg taulman How to make your own 2D CNC machine that converts into a 3D Printer and back to a CNC machine in less than an hour.  Costing less than a CNC machine or 3D printer!  In addition, the design will go further than the traditional 3D printer printing ABS, and move forward to printing with NYLON 6/6.  He...
By: taulman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 04:07:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pressure-Activated-Light-Up-Umbrella/
Pressure Activated Light-Up Umbrella - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SMALL.jpg snl017 ***********************VIDEO: ****************************** Once upon a time, 2 girls greatly enjoyed walking in the rain with umbrellas.  They decided the enjoyment of this experience could be maximized by building their own pressure-activated web of LEDs to install under their umbrella.  Thus, w...
By: snl017

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 19:45:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Pinhole-Camera/
How To Make A Pinhole Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/39SD/FPWWQJKR/F3H39SDFPWWQJKR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/39SD/FPWWQJKR/F3H39SDFPWWQJKR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/39SD/FPWWQJKR/F3H39SDFPWWQJKR.SMALL.jpg 343GUILTYSPARK Make your own camera out of materials around the house and take black and white photos with it. Gather Materials You will need a box, photo paper, thin piece of metal like a can or brass shim, tape, xacto knife, needle, and sand paper. Make Pinhole The pinhole is like the lens of the camera. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:59:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Programmatic-Creation-of-a-3D-Model-for-3D-Printin/
Programmatic Creation of a 3D Model for 3D Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/XQPY/H1ZG7FO6/F9EXQPYH1ZG7FO6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/XQPY/H1ZG7FO6/F9EXQPYH1ZG7FO6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/XQPY/H1ZG7FO6/F9EXQPYH1ZG7FO6.SMALL.jpg swirlingbrain   One of my favorite hobbies is making rolling ball sculptures.  I usually make RBSs out of copper but being a geek I thought it would be cool to make a virtual sculpture and 3D print it on Shapeways.  I started first by trying to model an RBS with Blender.  I quickly realized that doing anything...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 01:38:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Airship-Pirates-Steampunk-Jukebox/
The Airship Pirate's Steampunk Jukebox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/JC1H/H1YONIRZ/F6AJC1HH1YONIRZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/JC1H/H1YONIRZ/F6AJC1HH1YONIRZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/JC1H/H1YONIRZ/F6AJC1HH1YONIRZ.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Friends, dear Steampunkers This "Instructable" is a special one. I hope it will give you some ideas how to build some special artwork and may you will build your own Steampunk MP3 Jukebox. Most of the parts I used you may don't find for your project, but the ideas behind will inspire you to do...
By: thechocolatist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 17:39:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Caps-n-Sparks/
Caps n' Sparks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/E3H8/H1YOL3WL/F1HE3H8H1YOL3WL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/E3H8/H1YOL3WL/F1HE3H8H1YOL3WL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/E3H8/H1YOL3WL/F1HE3H8H1YOL3WL.SMALL.jpg GranTotem I have recently found out how much fun it can be to short circuit the leads of a charged capacitor after zapping myself while opening a disposable camera. It wasn't long before I decided to start messing around with capacitors and creating some sparks. Soon I noticed how time spending it was to con...
By: GranTotem

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 05:43:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-wearable-sound-to-light-display-without-a-micro/
A wearable sound-to-light display, without a microprocessor - the Musicator Junior. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/WUH0/FWYHRVKV/FH9WUH0FWYHRVKV.SMALL.gif qs Smaller than the 9-volt battery that powers it, the Musicator Jr. displays the sound it 'hears' (through the Electret Microphone) as fluctuating light bars. Small enough to fit in your shirt pocket, it can also be placed on a flat surface to monitor the sound levels around it. An alkaline battery ...
By: qs

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:37:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Galaxy-Nexus-and-others-headset-remote-with-medi/
Galaxy Nexus (and others) headset remote with media controls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/7MM6/H1YONHTG/FVO7MM6H1YONHTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/7MM6/H1YONHTG/FVO7MM6H1YONHTG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/7MM6/H1YONHTG/FVO7MM6H1YONHTG.SMALL.jpg buddhra After being inspired by this project to make a remote control for a Nexus One using three resistance values across pins 3 and 4 of the headset plug - 0 ohms for play/pause, 220 ohms for skip back, and 600 ohms for skip forward, I set out to make something similar.  Since inline remotes are very comm...
By: buddhra

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 00:51:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/knuckleduster-phone-case/
knuckleduster phone case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/AVY2/H1YONI8P/FDCAVY2H1YONI8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/AVY2/H1YONI8P/FDCAVY2H1YONI8P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/AVY2/H1YONI8P/FDCAVY2H1YONI8P.SMALL.jpg rocket Talking on your cell phone can be a dangerous affair. Better arm yourself with some kind of defence in case someone tried to tangle with you while you're gabbing away. What better way than to combine a knuckleduster with a phone case! You may have seen these neat "knuckle" iPhone cases, which is an ...
By: rocket

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 23:55:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bananaphone-A-Touch-Capacitance-Synth/
Bananaphone: A Touch Capacitance Synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/L33E/H1YOII2M/F1RL33EH1YOII2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/L33E/H1YOII2M/F1RL33EH1YOII2M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/L33E/H1YOII2M/F1RL33EH1YOII2M.SMALL.jpg Gadget Gangster I was recently inspired by a Kickstart project which used Bananas as sensors to control a video game on a PC.  I've done some video game controls using the Propeller in the past, but I thought this would make an interesting synthesizer project. Introducing: Bananaphone: A Touch Capacitance Synth ...
By: Gadget Gangster

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 21:00:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-a-PIC-Microcontroller-to-Control-a-Hobby-Servo/
Use a PIC Microcontroller to Control a Hobby Servo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/AG4H/JN9EQ2W3GK3/FPDAG4HJN9EQ2W3GK3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/AG4H/JN9EQ2W3GK3/FPDAG4HJN9EQ2W3GK3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/AG4H/JN9EQ2W3GK3/FPDAG4HJN9EQ2W3GK3.SMALL.jpg dtydc This instructable describes how to integrate hobby servos (the kind used in RC planes, cars, etc.) into your microcontroller projects. How Servos are Different from Regular Motors In a regular DC motor, the amount of torque the motor exerts on the shaft is proportional to the amount of current fl...
By: dtydc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2006 10:04:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproof-Solar-Powered-Boom-Box/
Waterproof Solar Powered Boom Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/ZIHD/H174KMP8/FSGZIHDH174KMP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/ZIHD/H174KMP8/FSGZIHDH174KMP8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/ZIHD/H174KMP8/FSGZIHDH174KMP8.SMALL.jpg noahw This is a go anywhere, power anything, music blasting stereo that will keep the party rocking even in the pouring rain.  Housed inside a waterproof, crushproof, kittenproof enclosure, this stereo uses a water resistant marine head unit, and water resistant marine component speakers.  It's powered by...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 21:32:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-real-cheap-hexapod-/
Make a real (cheap) hexapod ! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/PGW0/H21CGK3F/F5QPGW0H21CGK3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/PGW0/H21CGK3F/F5QPGW0H21CGK3F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/PGW0/H21CGK3F/F5QPGW0H21CGK3F.SMALL.jpg balline Have you ever drooled over those cool, dancing hexapods ?  Gotta have it – right? Then you looked at the price and …well…maybe… not so cool? Well, read on and you can make it real – a real hexapod for less than a hundred bucks.  It uses only three hobby servos, a battery, and a microcontroller of y...
By: balline

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 23:32:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/IPhone-Cover-for-Engineers/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/IQFS/H27LRI66/F6GIQFSH27LRI66.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/IQFS/H27LRI66/F6GIQFSH27LRI66.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/IQFS/H27LRI66/F6GIQFSH27LRI66.SMALL.jpg Danny Tas With everything going digital these days I started to think that current and future Engineering/Mechanical students are going to rely a lot on software to solve problems, it's happening now, I do it. When something new or something that we haven't done in a while in Engineering arises we always look...
By: Danny Tas

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 01:42:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Millennium-Falcon-and-X-Wing-from-Floppy-Disk-wit/
Millennium Falcon and X-Wing from Floppy Disk (with Special Guest Appearance: Death Star) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/BCXI/H27CB3PX/F5EBCXIH27CB3PX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/BCXI/H27CB3PX/F5EBCXIH27CB3PX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/BCXI/H27CB3PX/F5EBCXIH27CB3PX.SMALL.jpg Jetpack5 Thanks to the positive response I received from my previous floppy disk art Instructable (itself inspired by a floppy disk Starship Enterprise and Klingon Bird of Prey), I decided to follow up with two new models: The Millennium Falcon and an X-Wing! I had been feeling bad for posting models only o...
By: Jetpack5

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 04:14:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Tank-Tracks/
Wooden Tank Tracks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/6YI7/H19RHF9L/FLK6YI7H19RHF9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/6YI7/H19RHF9L/FLK6YI7H19RHF9L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/6YI7/H19RHF9L/FLK6YI7H19RHF9L.SMALL.jpg rptech I created for a project I was working on (Wall-E Made From Scratch). Being that it was too rigid and wobbly, I was unable to use it (plus I was short on time). However if proper support is given on both sides (an L-shaped piece on both sides) or a bracket / box in between, the tracks should run smoo...
By: rptech

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 21:48:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Turning-a-Pressure-Cooker-Into-an-Oil-Still/
Turning a Pressure Cooker Into an Oil Still - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/EVTF/H1YONGSY/F5UEVTFH1YONGSY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/EVTF/H1YONGSY/F5UEVTFH1YONGSY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/EVTF/H1YONGSY/F5UEVTFH1YONGSY.SMALL.jpg grettaschmetta Steam Distillation is a method that can be used for extracting oils from plant materials. In this type of oil distillation process, the essential volatile plant oils are carried by the steam through a coil where it condenses. This liquid made up of plant oils and water can then be separated. Comme...
By: grettaschmetta

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 18:19:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Complete-Guide-to-RC-Electronics/
The Complete Guide to RC Electronics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/2NRC/H1YONGUK/FG12NRCH1YONGUK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/2NRC/H1YONGUK/FG12NRCH1YONGUK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/2NRC/H1YONGUK/FG12NRCH1YONGUK.SMALL.jpg biolethal Hello, my friends. I have often found hobby RC electronics to be of interest in my projects due to their apparent simplicity and ease of use. However, it took me a while to figure out how to put together all the different components, figure out where to get all of the stuff, and read all of the (ra...
By: biolethal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 04:10:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Crystal-cMoy-Free-Form-Headphone-Amplifier/
Crystal cMoy Free Form Headphone Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/FI1Z/H27LRHYU/FD1FI1ZH27LRHYU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/FI1Z/H27LRHYU/FD1FI1ZH27LRHYU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/FI1Z/H27LRHYU/FD1FI1ZH27LRHYU.SMALL.jpg koogar This headphone amplifier circuit is different to conventional modern construction techniques in that it is air Wired,P2P (peer to peer) or free form wiring just like in the good old Valve days before the intervention of  PCB's and the transistor. Rather than a traditional enclosure, the hole circ...
By: koogar

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 21:04:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-pocket-knife-sharpener-2/
Homemade pocket knife sharpener #2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/95C8/H1ZG6Z8H/FM095C8H1ZG6Z8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/95C8/H1ZG6Z8H/FM095C8H1ZG6Z8H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/95C8/H1ZG6Z8H/FM095C8H1ZG6Z8H.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 Here is a picture of the finished sharpener ready to start sharpening small knives.. Knife holder plans Here is the illustration  plan i drew  for making the knife blade holder. pocket knive blade holder fabrication Pic#1  Shows  me milling   the 3/8 wide slots by  3/4 of a inch long. pic #1,...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 14:44:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Nano-based-Microbot/
Arduino Nano based Microbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/NZSN/H1KHA8CR/FO5NZSNH1KHA8CR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/NZSN/H1KHA8CR/FO5NZSNH1KHA8CR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/NZSN/H1KHA8CR/FO5NZSNH1KHA8CR.SMALL.jpg PaulMakesThings This instructable was created to be entered in the Robot Challenge. If I win, the parts will of course, go into robots like this one. Notes on how to include some of the very components in the prize packages are given in the last step. I am 28, so of course, I'm not going for the student prizes. I ...
By: PaulMakesThings

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 19:09:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Be-a-Romantic-Scientist%3a-Distill-your-own-perfume-/
Be a Romantic Scientist: Distill your own perfume oil. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/JE4G/S9BEXCFIYBS/FKHJE4GS9BEXCFIYBS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/JE4G/S9BEXCFIYBS/FKHJE4GS9BEXCFIYBS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/JE4G/S9BEXCFIYBS/FKHJE4GS9BEXCFIYBS.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Perfume is often seen as a last-minute gift that requires little thought. But what if you made your own, unique scents? Materials needed You will need a vessel to heat water in, a source of heat, gauze or muslin, thread, a delivery tube, a receiving vessel and ice. You will also need a pretty b...
By: Kiteman

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