Instructables: exploring - technology - popular http://www.instructables.com Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:16:08 PDT BLOX v1.01 Arduino IoT Weather Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-IoT-Weather-Clock/
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Sun, 22 Nov 2015 19:05:11 PST
Add logo to video - Brand your video for free http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-logo-to-video-Brand-your-video-for-free/
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Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:31:42 PDT
Hybrid Rocket Engine http://www.instructables.com/id/Hybrid-Rocket-Engine/
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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:10:00 PDT
Interfacing Electronic Circuits to Arduinos http://www.instructables.com/id/Interfacing-Electronic-Circuits-to-Arduinos/
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Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:31:14 PDT
Wireless Door Unloker System http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Door-Unloker-System/
Wireless Door Unloker System - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FL8/KHE3/IKRNULZA/FL8KHE3IKRNULZA.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FL8/KHE3/IKRNULZA/FL8KHE3IKRNULZA.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FL8/KHE3/IKRNULZA/FL8KHE3IKRNULZA.SMALL.jpg dani_a_z keys are old ways to open a door, and it will be difficult to use it in low light conditions so that why i moved to wirless with 20 meters range The first systhem The first system consisted of an interphone that requiered to push a button in the house to unlock the door.So it was simple all i a...
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Sun, 21 Feb 2016 05:53:41 PST
How to Cross Link Your Craigslist Ads http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Cross-Link-Your-Craigslist-Ads/
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Sat, 20 Oct 2012 23:36:25 PDT
How To Homebrew a Nintendo 3DS/2DS http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Homebrew-a-Nindendo-3DS/
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Wed, 31 Aug 2016 08:31:24 PDT
Extreme WIFI adapter http://www.instructables.com/id/Extreme-WIFI-adapter/
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Fri, 8 Apr 2011 13:05:24 PDT
Arduinoで作る浮遊光球 http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Levitating-Sphere-Rotates-Glows-and-Blinks-in-JP/
Arduinoで作る浮遊光球 - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FTT/3USQ/IN9479BF/FTT3USQIN9479BF.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FTT/3USQ/IN9479BF/FTT3USQIN9479BF.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FTT/3USQ/IN9479BF/FTT3USQIN9479BF.SMALL.jpg ArduinoDeXXX Instructablesに 「Levitating Death Star」 という記事があります。市販の浮遊地球儀を使って、「デス・スター」の模型を作ったものです。美しいビジュアルもさることながら、使用した地球儀に関心をそそられました。そこで早速、永久磁石を複数使って静的な浮上を試してみたのですが、これは難しいことが分かりました(*)。(*)Webで調べると、この困難は「アーンショウの定理」(参考A、参考B)で保証されているようです。一方で、この定理の間隙を縫った知育玩具もあるようです(参考C)。そこで、電磁石とArduinoを使って新たな工作を行うことにしました。上記の記事と差異は下記の3...
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Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:52:23 PDT
Raspberry-Pi Home Heating Controller http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Home-Heating-Controller/
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Mon, 30 Jan 2017 10:53:35 PST
DIY Wooden Stick Lights http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wooden-Stick-Lights/
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Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:33:49 PDT
F450 Flame Wheel smart quadcoper for carrying more than 1 kg http://www.instructables.com/id/F450-Flame-Wheel-Smart-Quadcoper-for-Carrying-More/
F450 Flame Wheel smart quadcoper for carrying more than 1 kg - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FCW/HWCK/II1ZIAZR/FCWHWCKII1ZIAZR.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FCW/HWCK/II1ZIAZR/FCWHWCKII1ZIAZR.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FCW/HWCK/II1ZIAZR/FCWHWCKII1ZIAZR.SMALL.jpg TheOverclocker the flame wheel is a multi tasking flying platform, originally made by Dji. you can get the original flame wheel quadcopter from Dji, or make your own arduino clone. the arduino clone is cheaper and have much more capabilities.i built this quadcopter for aerial filming and land simulation, so i deci...
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Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:56:43 PST
Simple FM radio (sure works!) http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-FM-Radio-sure-Works/
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Sun, 2 Oct 2016 03:57:32 PDT
Loopback Test For Arduino Uno http://www.instructables.com/id/Loopback-Test-For-Arduino-Uno/
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Sun, 13 Sep 2015 20:24:23 PDT
Bluetooth controlled robot with spy wireless camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Controlled-Robot-With-Spy-Wireless-Camer/
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Sat, 18 Jun 2016 00:54:11 PDT
Android OS on your PC! http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-OS-in-your-PC/
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Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:10:19 PDT
Fingerprint based security system http://www.instructables.com/id/Fingerprint-based-security-system/
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Tue, 9 Jun 2015 02:19:57 PDT
Burnt ESC? How to revive a dead ESC? http://www.instructables.com/id/Burnt-ESC-Scavenged-ESC-from-somewhere-else/
Burnt ESC? How to revive a dead ESC? - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FFN/3P6Y/HQ0HS8EW/FFN3P6YHQ0HS8EW.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FFN/3P6Y/HQ0HS8EW/FFN3P6YHQ0HS8EW.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FFN/3P6Y/HQ0HS8EW/FFN3P6YHQ0HS8EW.SMALL.jpg eafindme Hi, fellow RC hobbyist. First of all, I'm not very serious in RC since I play more on robotics, but in real case, RC components are widely used in this field too, especially servos and outrunner. They are great for low budget robot with reasonable build quality, unlike other robotic shop that sell t...
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Sat, 4 Jan 2014 07:40:18 PST
Isopropyl Alcohol - A Shop Must Have http://www.instructables.com/id/Isopropyl-Alcohol-A-Shop-Must-Have/
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Wed, 4 Jul 2012 10:34:40 PDT
Day of The Week, Calendar, Time, Humidity & Temperature w Battery Saver http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Day-of-the-Week-Calendar-Time-Humidity-and/
Day of The Week, Calendar, Time, Humidity & Temperature w Battery Saver - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FYZ/ATUM/IR80ZFK3/FYZATUMIR80ZFK3.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FYZ/ATUM/IR80ZFK3/FYZATUMIR80ZFK3.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FYZ/ATUM/IR80ZFK3/FYZATUMIR80ZFK3.SMALL.jpg R Jordan Kreindler The power saving mode here is what sets this Instructable apart from other examples showing day of the week, month, day of the month, time, humidity, and temperature. It is this capability that allows this project to be run from a battery, without the requirement for a "wall wart".I had posted an ea...
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Sat, 30 Jul 2016 07:30:59 PDT
How to make a room side scrolling in Gamemaker Studios http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Room-Side-Scrolling-in-Gamemaker-Stu/
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Tue, 8 Dec 2015 08:40:03 PST
Solder LED Fume Extractor http://www.instructables.com/id/Solder-LED-Fume-Extractor/
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Fri, 2 Oct 2015 12:06:30 PDT
Raspberry Pi - Web Server / Wireless Access Point (WAP) http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Web-Server-Wireless-Access-Point-WAP/
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Wed, 25 Nov 2015 06:27:44 PST
Portable Low Cost DIY Solar Panel Setup http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Low-Cost-DIY-Solar-Panel-Setup/
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Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:23:09 PDT
IoT your Arduino using bluetooth and andriod smart phone (MQTT tethering) http://www.instructables.com/id/IoT-your-Arduino-using-bluetooth-and-andriod-smart/
IoT your Arduino using bluetooth and andriod smart phone (MQTT tethering) - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FT9/55VI/I50CQ9R9/FT955VII50CQ9R9.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FT9/55VI/I50CQ9R9/FT955VII50CQ9R9.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FT9/55VI/I50CQ9R9/FT955VII50CQ9R9.SMALL.jpg ahassan31 I want to try IoT using the MQTT protocol (http://mqtt.org/), in order to do this most of Arduino recipe uses Ethernet or WIFI, but I have only bluetooth HC-06, so I utilize my smartphone as hub to access internet through it attached video contains what I achieved before in other project using this...
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Thu, 15 Jan 2015 10:32:24 PST
How to Make a Bench Power Supply http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bench-Power-Supply/
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Thu, 6 Jul 2017 03:57:57 PDT
IoT Motion Detector With NodeMCU and BLYNK http://www.instructables.com/id/IoT-Motion-Detector-With-NodeMCU-and-BLYNK/
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Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:05:02 PST
Blinking a LED with Onion Omega http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinking-a-LED-with-Onion-Omega/
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Thu, 1 Oct 2015 05:55:11 PDT
How to Build a Quadcopter for FPV Step by Step http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Quadcopter-for-FPV-Step-by-Step/
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Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:48:50 PDT
The 5$ Karduinoss pad http://www.instructables.com/id/The-5-Karduinoss-pad/
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Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:16:30 PST
How to make a CLAP ON - CLAP OFF circuit from scratch - No Software Required http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-CLAP-ON-CLAP-OFF-circuit-from-scra/
How to make a CLAP ON - CLAP OFF circuit from scratch - No Software Required - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/KV9E/GWDL4IJ6/FS6KV9EGWDL4IJ6.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/KV9E/GWDL4IJ6/FS6KV9EGWDL4IJ6.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FS6/KV9E/GWDL4IJ6/FS6KV9EGWDL4IJ6.SMALL.jpg EngineeringShock Hi all This video is a very detailed tutorial about how to make a clap-on, clap-off toggler circuit that can either light up an LED, or turn a 5v relay on and off.  It is inexpensive, and easy to build.  The parts are less than $15 if purchased off of ebay.  You don't need to use all of this hardwar...
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Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:13:06 PST
Basic 5 Volt Power Supply http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-5-Volt-Power-Supply/
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Fri, 6 Jun 2014 08:58:54 PDT
Airplane Radio (eavesdrop on your pilot) http://www.instructables.com/id/Airplane-Radio-eavesdrop-on-your-pilot/
Airplane Radio (eavesdrop on your pilot) - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FZ6/5YE0/G3TE0Y8A/FZ65YE0G3TE0Y8A.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FZ6/5YE0/G3TE0Y8A/FZ65YE0G3TE0Y8A.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FZ6/5YE0/G3TE0Y8A/FZ65YE0G3TE0Y8A.SMALL.jpg electrick In this instructable, I'll show you how to modify a normal, analog AM/FM (or FM) radio so that it can pick up the broadcasts from airplanes and airplane control towers. First, a little background on how this works. Airplanes broadcast using AM. AM means Amplitude Modulation, for the uninitiated. Th...
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Sat, 2 Jan 2010 16:10:58 PST
How To Install an On/Off Switch on an Extension Cord http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Install-an-OnOff-Switch-on-an-Extension-Co/
How To Install an On/Off Switch on an Extension Cord - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FOY/HR69/GNFSJ5OC/FOYHR69GNFSJ5OC.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FOY/HR69/GNFSJ5OC/FOYHR69GNFSJ5OC.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FOY/HR69/GNFSJ5OC/FOYHR69GNFSJ5OC.SMALL.jpg build.com Having an on/off switch on your extension cord is convenient. It's also a cheap and easy project. Brent from Build.com is going to show you how to do it.
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Mon, 9 May 2011 15:23:06 PDT
Portable Analogue Power Supply http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Analogue-Power-Supply/
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Sun, 11 Jun 2017 04:22:39 PDT
RO-V : Remote Operated Vehicle http://www.instructables.com/id/RO-V-Remote-Operated-Vehicle/
RO-V : Remote Operated Vehicle - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FU5/AD9Q/J44FLQ7O/FU5AD9QJ44FLQ7O.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FU5/AD9Q/J44FLQ7O/FU5AD9QJ44FLQ7O.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FU5/AD9Q/J44FLQ7O/FU5AD9QJ44FLQ7O.SMALL.jpg rwinscot You are about to embark on a quest of epic proportions. Start-to-finish, this project will take at least a few weekends to complete. High-level instructions, schematics, detailed assembly, and a project repository will guide you in your journey.Have you heard about the rover on Mars?It was born from...
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Mon, 19 Jun 2017 21:47:05 PDT
Amazon Echo starts your car http://www.instructables.com/id/Amazon-Echo-Starts-Your-Car/
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Wed, 2 Mar 2016 19:45:49 PST
USB NeoPixel Deco Lights (via Digispark / ATtiny85) http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-NeoPixel-Deco-Lights-via-Digispark-ATtiny85/
USB NeoPixel Deco Lights (via Digispark / ATtiny85) - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FSQ/QH39/IJOS9Y9X/FSQQH39IJOS9Y9X.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FSQ/QH39/IJOS9Y9X/FSQQH39IJOS9Y9X.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FSQ/QH39/IJOS9Y9X/FSQQH39IJOS9Y9X.SMALL.jpg martynov For this Instructable we need a WS2812 LED strip, also known as NeoPixel, and any MCU that could be programmed via Arduino. I use Digispark, it is a very nice tiny MCU based on ATtiny85. It has a special bootloader called Micronucleus which provides the ability to upload a program directly trough US...
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Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:20:28 PST
Use a USB Barcode Scanner with an iPad http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-a-USB-Barcode-Scanner-with-an-iPad/
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Sun, 17 Aug 2014 09:30:26 PDT
How to flash NodeMCU firmware in ESP8266 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Flash-NodeMCU-Firmware-in-ESP8266/
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Tue, 6 Sep 2016 08:47:12 PDT
Easiest Method to Make an LED Fade with the Arduino Uno http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-LED-Fade-with-the-Arduino-Uno/
Easiest Method to Make an LED Fade with the Arduino Uno - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FF5/CWZB/IEKJ1FVJ/FF5CWZBIEKJ1FVJ.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FF5/CWZB/IEKJ1FVJ/FF5CWZBIEKJ1FVJ.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FF5/CWZB/IEKJ1FVJ/FF5CWZBIEKJ1FVJ.SMALL.jpg DIYmasters Hi everyone, this is my first Instructable, and in it, I'll be showing you how to fade an LED with an Arduino Uno , 2 Jumper wires, 1 Resistor, and a breadboard.Enjoy! What you will need. 1x 220 Ohm Resistor2x Breadboarding Wires1x Arduino...and a computer with the Arduino IDE software installed....
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Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:01:03 PDT
Rotary Car Parking System http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Car-Parking-System/
Rotary Car Parking System - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FRR/HHWW/IQ0TW1QX/FRRHHWWIQ0TW1QX.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FRR/HHWW/IQ0TW1QX/FRRHHWWIQ0TW1QX.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FRR/HHWW/IQ0TW1QX/FRRHHWWIQ0TW1QX.SMALL.jpg Subhajitdas298 It is simple to operate with the driver parking and leaving the vehicle in the system at the ground level. Once the driver leaves the incorporated safety zone the vehicle is automatically parked by the system rotating to lift the parked car away from the bottom central position. This leaves an empty...
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Thu, 30 Jun 2016 03:07:24 PDT
HackerBoxes 0017: Power Maker http://www.instructables.com/id/HackerBoxes-0017-Power-Maker/
HackerBoxes 0017: Power Maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FQ8/679H/J0SEE5FQ/FQ8679HJ0SEE5FQ.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FQ8/679H/J0SEE5FQ/FQ8679HJ0SEE5FQ.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FQ8/679H/J0SEE5FQ/FQ8679HJ0SEE5FQ.SMALL.jpg HackerBoxes Power Maker: This month, HackerBox Hackers are exploring power electronics including various power supply converters. We are also modifying surplus power supplies into laboratory, bench supplies. This Instructable contains information for working with HackerBoxes #0017. If you w...
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Sun, 26 Mar 2017 12:08:14 PDT
Head tracking with a webcam http://www.instructables.com/id/Head-tracking-with-a-webcam/
Head tracking with a webcam - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FVN/OVEP/FG2S8RH5/FVNOVEPFG2S8RH5.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FVN/OVEP/FG2S8RH5/FVNOVEPFG2S8RH5.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FVN/OVEP/FG2S8RH5/FVNOVEPFG2S8RH5.SMALL.jpg heamburger This is like the head tracking with the wiimote but all that is needed is a pc and a webcam, even my very low quality webcam works! Connect a webcam... Connect your webcam. the software requires that the webcam is connected and working before it is opened. Make sure the webcam is above the screen...
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Sat, 10 May 2008 16:47:45 PDT
Microwave a cat http://www.instructables.com/id/Microwave-a-Cat/
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Fri, 1 Apr 2016 06:35:52 PDT
How to make wearable display http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-wearable-display/
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Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:23:41 PDT
Softbox Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Softbox-Light/
Softbox Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FR6/B2VP/J2GF66IF/FR6B2VPJ2GF66IF.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FR6/B2VP/J2GF66IF/FR6B2VPJ2GF66IF.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FR6/B2VP/J2GF66IF/FR6B2VPJ2GF66IF.SMALL.jpg Pricklysauce Easy to make circular + thin softbox light for photography or just to look cool in the corner of your room!A softbox is a diffused light source often used in photography to add fill in light, gives a nice soft light...great for portraits and lighting objects.Grab an old bicycle wheel and lets make o...
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Wed, 10 May 2017 13:56:18 PDT
HobbyCNC 4-Axis Stepper Motor Driver Board http://www.instructables.com/id/HobbyCNC-4-Axis-Stepper-Motor-Driver-Board/
HobbyCNC 4-Axis Stepper Motor Driver Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/F2R/OY33/IKPS8UKM/F2ROY33IKPS8UKM.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F2R/OY33/IKPS8UKM/F2ROY33IKPS8UKM.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/F2R/OY33/IKPS8UKM/F2ROY33IKPS8UKM.SMALL.jpg brian_HobbyCNC Build your own high-current 4-axis stepper motor controller board for your DIY robot, DIY mill or mill conversion, DIY router or anything else that needs to move. This is a build-it-yourself kit from HobbyCNC.com. Inspect the components Open the kit and verify all parts are present. If necessar...
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Tue, 16 Feb 2016 22:27:10 PST
555 timer based light seeking robot http://www.instructables.com/id/555-timer-based-light-seeking-robot/
555 timer based light seeking robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FG3/R2MH/H994RLBU/FG3R2MHH994RLBU.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FG3/R2MH/H994RLBU/FG3R2MHH994RLBU.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FG3/R2MH/H994RLBU/FG3R2MHH994RLBU.SMALL.jpg C.V.Hariharan I have always been fascinated by robots especially one with the wheels because they are cheap, easy and fun to make and play around with. Recently I came across a circuit in one of the books. It was a light sensitive led circuit based on 555 timer ic. I modified the circuit just a little to make a c...
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Mon, 10 Dec 2012 03:10:36 PST
Mounting Speakers for Under $5 http://www.instructables.com/id/Mounting-Speakers-for-Under-5/
Mounting Speakers for Under $5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> https://cdn.instructables.com/FRN/YGBH/FDO29HTZ/FRNYGBHFDO29HTZ.SQUARE2.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FRN/YGBH/FDO29HTZ/FRNYGBHFDO29HTZ.SQUARE.jpg https://cdn.instructables.com/FRN/YGBH/FDO29HTZ/FRNYGBHFDO29HTZ.SMALL.jpg pezmanlou If you are thinking about setting up a home theater with decent speakers, you will probably have to mount them on the wall. I will show you how I mounted my four satellites on the wall. These speakers are from the Logitech Z-5500 set, but nothing in here is too specific to them. I did all of this...
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Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:28:14 PDT